This Week In Geek | Our Recap of Fan Expo Canada 08.26.2024

This is our spoiler-free review of DreamWorks Animation's The Wild Robot. We discuss the film's stunning visuals, impressive voice cast, and lovely yet real themes of parenthood and survival. We also discuss where this film fell short in its pacing and overall story structure.The Wild Robot stars Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames and is directed by Chris Sanders.The Wild Robot is in theatres on September 27th, 2024. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

This is our spoiler-free review of Transformers One. We take a trip to Cybertron to discuss one of the most delightful surprises of the year—an incredibly refreshing new origin story of two sworn enemies who were once friends. Their brotherly bond and the adventure they share change Cybertron forever in this excellent animated feature film directed by Josh Cooley and starring Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.Transformers One is in theatres on September 20th, 2024. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

This is our spoiler-free review of Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along. Join us as we are bewitched by the first four episodes. We share our thoughts on the vibes and humour, the fantastic cast and performances, the incredible costumes, and the chill-inducing musical moments. Agatha All Along stars Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Sasheer Zamata, Ali Ahn, Maria Dizzia, Paul Adelstein, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Okwui Okpokwasili, with Debra Jo Rupp, with Patti LuPone, and Aubrey Plaza and the show is lead by Showrunner Jac Schaeffer.Agatha All Along streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning September 18, with the first two episodes. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

These are our bewitching interviews with the talented team behind Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along. We chat with showrunner Jac Schaeffer about balancing the tone of *WandaVision* with fresh elements for Agatha’s story. We dive into Kathryn Hahn's experience exploring the musical side of Agatha and hear from Joe Locke on his live D23 performance and his MCU journey. Plus, we explore some fun hypotheticals, like who Agatha and Teen would team up with for a Marvel musical!Marvel Televisions' Agatha All Along streams exclusively on Disney+ beginning September 18, with the first two episodes. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

This is our special Behind The Geeks Interview for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. We welcome the writers, showrunners, executive producers Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit, and Bobby Moynihan, who plays Jedi Bob in the latest LEGO Star Wars adventure. We discussed with Bobby what he wanted to rebuild in Star Wars but was told no, as well as his take on an SNL cast filled with Star Wars characters. Then we chat with Dan and Benji and discuss their love of Star Wars and the level of collaboration between them, LEGO and LucasfilmLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy premieres on Disney+ on September 13, 2024 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

This is our spoiler-free review for the HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN. Join us as we discuss this exceptional series from Showrunner Lauren Lefranc, set in Matt Reeves’ version of Gotham City. We chat about the incredible transformative performance of Collin Farrell and the entire cast, the outstanding production quality, and what we loved about how this story was told as a ruthless fight for power and the eventual rise of a monster named The Penguin. The HBO Original limited series THE PENGUIN premieres on Thursday, September 19, at 9:00 p.m. ET on HBO and will be available to stream on Max and CraveTV in Canada. New episodes will debut on Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET on CraveTV, HBO, and Max, continuing with episode two on Sunday, September 29. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

These are our interviews with the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. We’re joined by Sophia Nomvete, Owain Arthur, Markella Kavenagh, Megan Richards, Leon Wadham, Lloyd Owen, Benjamin Walker, and Robert Aramayo. We discuss where we find their characters in season 2, the exploration of culture in Middle Earth, and their perfect Harfoot meal. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 premieres on Prime Video on August 29th, 2024.Watch all of these interviews on our Youtube Channel Here Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

Only Murders in the Building is back for season 4, and we have all the spoiler-free details about our favourite podcasters from the Arconia. Oliver, Charles, and Mabel have never been funnier, the guest stars are out of this world, and the intrigue will keep you guessing!ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, SEASON 4 Premieres on Disney+ in Canada on August 27, 2024 Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

Another Hot Geek Summer has ended as we checked out Fan Expo Canada 2024! Join us as we share our con experience, from the show floor to the various activations and experiences. Plus, we share some highlights from the various panels we attended and gush over our hauls from this year's vendors. All this and everything else that happened at Fan Expo 2024.Artist at the Prime Video Rings of Power Booth - www.rysyk.com | Instagram - @jessrysykWhere we shopped:Funky Punky Designs https://funkypunkydesigns.comMiguel Molina - https://www.instagram.com/mm_artdept/One Crafty Mother https://www.instagram.com/one.crafty.motherRetrokid https://retrokid.caLayered Butter https://www.instagram.com/layeredbutterRSVLTS https://www.rsvlts.com/Papricots https://papricots.comLEGO https://www.lego.com/en-caEPN http://epn.tv Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames

This is our interview with the legendary Temuera Morrison. During our conversation he discusses the changes in his industry surrounding representation of indigenous culture and his experiences both before and after Star Wars. We also discuss Moana 2, and his upcoming song featured in the movie. Temuera Morrison joined us from Fan Expo Canada in Toronto where he’ll be meeting with fans and discussing his time as Boba Fett between August 22nd to the 25th at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre.   Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord  HEREJoin Nate on Twitch at - twitch.tv/nateplaysgames