Top 5 MCU Moments, Sonic 3 Breakdown, Jurassic World , September Watchlist, and Much More

Geek Freaks

In this jam-packed episode of Geek Freaks, Frank and Jonathan recap Jonathan’s experience at Galaxy Con, including his celebrity encounter with Robert Picardo. They also celebrate Marvel's 85th anniversary by sharing their top five MCU moments. The duo breaks down the new Sonic 3 trailer featuring Keanu Reeves as Shadow, discusses the latest updates from Pacific Rim and Jurassic World, and dives into their September watchlist. If you’re a fan of all things geek, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps and Topics:

• 00:00 - Introduction and Jonathan’s Galaxy Con experience
• 03:17 - Ryan Reynolds teases Gambit in Deadpool & MCU
• 04:52 - Gambit: standalone movie or Disney+ series?
• 06:28 - Sonic 3 Trailer Breakdown: Keanu Reeves as Shadow
• 09:07 - Pacific Rim prequel series & fan reactions
• 11:27 - Jurassic World Rebirth: What’s new and what’s needed for success
• 14:19 - Jurassic Park nostalgia and future challenges
• 16:01 - Peaky Blinders movie update
• 17:02 - Borderlands 4 announced at Gamescom, post-movie flop
• 18:40 - Mafia series updates and gaming news from Gamescom
• 20:00 - Top 5 MCU Moments
• 38:17 - September Watchlist: upcoming movies and TV shows to keep an eye on

Key Takeaways:

• Jonathan had an exciting encounter with Robert Picardo at Galaxy Con, hinting at his upcoming role in Starfleet Academy.
• Marvel’s 85th anniversary brings back fan-favorite MCU moments, with highlights like Iron Man’s Avengers Initiative and Captain America wielding Mjolnir.
• The Sonic 3 trailer excites fans with Keanu Reeves taking on the role of Shadow, while Pacific Rim’s prequel series offers promising expansions of the franchise.
• The September watchlist includes exciting releases like Beetlejuice, the animated Transformers movie, and the much-anticipated Agatha All Along series.

Memorable Quotes:

• "The MCU has given us so many iconic moments, and it all started with that one scene: Nick Fury telling Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative. It changed everything."
• “Keanu Reeves as Shadow? I’m all in. Sonic 3 is going to be wild, and this trailer just makes it even better.”
• “Galaxy Con was awesome. I was blown away by the cosplay, especially the Star Wars fan-made droids. It’s just so much fun to be surrounded by people who share your passions.”

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Apple Podcast Tags: Galaxy Con, Marvel, MCU, Ryan Reynolds, Gambit, Sonic 3, Keanu Reeves, Pacific Rim, Jurassic World, Beetlejuice, Transformers, Agatha All Along, Geek Culture, September Watchlist, Podcast