Assembly Of Geeks Podcast Network

This week, we review Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.  We'll also discuss a fan theory about the film being a Voldemort prequel and another about Ariana Dumbledore's condition.  Other topics this week include remembering Ron Glass, Parker Posey's role in the Lost in Space Reboot, all of the superhero movies coming out in 2017 and actors who could play a young Dumbledore.  All this, and Emily shows off her wand skills.

This week we take a look at some early reactions to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, and look back on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.  We also react to the frustrations surrounding the release of the Nintendo Classic NES game system.  Other topics this week include the passing of Robert Vaughn, the proposed Big Bang Theory spin-off and the appearance of Chewbacca in the Han Solo movie.

Today's special guest is Hall Hood.  Hall is the Studio Lead Writer for BioWare in Austin, Texas.  Over the last nine years, he's developed storylines, dialogue characters and background lore for Star Wars: The Old Republic.   He also worked on the recent Knights of the Fallen Empire expansion.  He's a co-author of the official Star Wars: The Old Republic Encyclopedia published by DK Books.  He co-wrote "The Descent"…the Dragon Age: Inquisition DLC.  Also this week, Scott and Genese discuss some of the news coming out of this year's Blizzcon.

Back to the Future II almost predicted the year that the Chicago Cubs won The World Series.  However, there are plenty of other movies that correctly predicted the future.  We discuss them.  Also, to scroll or not to scroll?  We discuss whether or not it's important for Star Wars: Rogue One to have an opening scroll. Other topics in this episode include Bryan Fuller leaving the new Star Trek series, whether or not we need a Flash movie, as well as reactions to trailers for Wonder Woman, Logan and The Lego Batman Movie.

We look back on a December 2014 podcast episode that featured our reactions to the first teaser for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

This week, Ophidian the Cobra joins The Geek Assembly.  He talks about Chikara Wresting and how it infuses geek culture into storylines.  Other topics in this episode include the idea of a Superman spin-off series, the new Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2 teaser, the casting of Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian and the inspirations for the upcoming Aquaman movie.  Jeremiah Stewart (Bombad Radio) guest hosts for Jeff.

We finally started watching Luke Cage, and today we share some early reactions. We also discuss some of the news coming out of this year's New York Comic-Con, including a new Batman animated movie, a classic character comic-book crossover, the new Power Rangers trailer, Hayley Atwell's new Agent Carter role and more.

Our special guest this week is Johnny Pemberton of Son of Zorn.  Scott talks to him about what it's like to be in a show with an animated character.  We discuss and review this year's Rogue One-inspired Force Friday.  Other topics discussed this week include a Star Wars Rogue One toy movie contest, a big Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them event and an awesome fan-made Indiana Jones animated trailer.

We're back for our FOURTH SEASON and to start things off, GANNIN miraculously pulls Scott, Jeff and Amy our of 1985!  They're back just in time for a Geek Assembly meeting discussion about possible ideas for future Star Wars spin-off movies.  Other topics this week include a record breaking month for comic books, a new Syfy series produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the story behind the punk rocker in Star Trek IV, a Fruit Ninja movie and other video game movies in development.

It's our season finale!  Emily reviews Harry Potter & the Cursed Child, and we react to the new Rogue One trailer.  We'll also highlight some intriguing films that come out this fall.  We get a little too comfortable with GANNIN's "working" teleportation system.

This week we review Suicide Squad and discuss the production drama, fan reactions and the constant rift between critics/fans.  We also look back on summer movies and pick our favorites, surprises and disappointments.  GANNIN continues to work on his teleportation system.

Matt Moore (Comic Book Noob) joins us to review The Killing Joke.  We also discuss the controversy surrounding the film.  All of us have seen Star Trek Beyond, but we all don't share the same opinions about it.  We'all also discuss the new Justice League and Wonder Woman trailers.  GANNIN attempts to make teleportation possible.

A look back on the November 19th, 2014 episode.  We discussed the Legends of the Knight documentary and cancelled Star Wars projects.  GANNIN attempted to become Ultron.

Bobby Blakey (Hollywood Matrimony) guest hosts for Jeff as we review Ghostbusters and discuss the news that came out of Star Wars Celebration Europe.  We also talk about what more can be done with the Indiana Jones franchise.  GANNIN tries to use Pokemon Go to his advantage.

We take a look at some of the highlighted panels and events at this year's San Diego Comic-Con.  As we get ready for the new Ghostbusters movie, we look back at the attempts to make a Ghostbusters 3 with the original cast.

This week we discuss the new rules for Star Trek fan films that were released by Paramount/CBS last month.  Also, Emily talks about her first trip to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in California.  Find out what lizards and Barney the Dinosaur have in common.

We're taking a break this week, so you can catch up on the podcasts you've missed!

Cory Vincent and Aaron Carter from Video Game Bang join us to discuss some of the announcements that came out of this year's E3.  Scott interviews Eric Zala and Chris Strompolos about their Raiders of the Lost Ark adaptation.  GANNIN creates a new alarm system.

With Father's Day upon us, we take some time to celebrate geek dads this week.  It all starts with a conversation with Regina Davis (Comic Book Noob) and her father Mark Davis.  Matt Moore and other Geek Assembly members share thoughts on being geek dads.  We also discuss topics surrounding Transformers, Captain America, Star Wars, Netflix, The Killing Joke and more.  The Troll finally makes another appearance.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is getting a Director's Cut Blu-ray release this week. We discuss what we love about the movie and some of the challenges it faced while getting produced.  We also examine a list of famous actors that turned down superhero movie roles.  Sergeant Soaker hopes to get The Troll's (and Jeff's) attention.