Podcasts about uk tv news

Barbara Serra is an award-winning Italian journalist who has spent much of her career reading the news in the UK on various high-profile well-established English language news networks including the BBC, Channel 5, Al Jazeera English and Sky News. Barbara has quite a specific relationship with English. It's her dominant language but not her native language. She has a certain accent, which does place her outside the UK somehow. So how has this affected her career as a news reader and reporter? What is the story of her English? What kind of challenges has she faced while reading the news in the UK? And what does this all tell us about learning English, what it means to improve your accent, the relationship between accent and identity, the definition of “native” and “non-native speaker”, the status of different English accents in the English speaking world?

Drive in with The Morning Ritual weekday mornings on KNST AM790 UK Cardiologist Dr. Aseem Malhotra was a big believer in covid shots and went on UK TV News shows telling people to get the shots. His dad got the shot and died 6 months later and his research shows covid shots are causing injury and death and wants them paused.

A lost wanderer returns to the Geektown Radio podcast this week as Gray joins me for the first time in a long while! Along with the usual tv and film news and tv air date info, we have an exclusive interview with 'Orange Is The New Black' Production Designer, Malchus Janocko.Since Season 4 of Netflix's smash hit prison series 'Orange Is The New Black', Malchus Janocko has been enhancing the series storytelling, creating elaborate and iconic sets, both inside and outside of the prison, and in the character flashbacks. Along with creating the entire Max prison set, some other notable locations Malchus was responsible for include the pool, ad seg, the Poussey Memorial Library, Freida's bunker, and the sets in Red's, Frieda's, and Poussey's flashbacks. We chat about all of this, plus we get some hints of what to expect in the upcoming 7th and final season.Along with 'OITNB', Malchus has also worked as production designer on such shows as 'Gossip Girl', 'Mysteries Of Laura', 'The Carrie Diaries', and art director on 'The Defenders', 'Luke Cage' and 'The Leftovers'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week we have Bex Trista of TristaBytes back once again for the usual tv, film, and gaming news and tv air date info, plus we have a really fun and interesting interview with Music Supervisor Maggie Phillips.Maggie has worked on some of TV's most popular shows such as Hulu's 'The Act', starring Patricia Arquette, 'The Handmaid’s Tale', starring Elisabeth Moss, FX's 'Legion', starring Dan Stevens and Aubrey Plaza, and Starz's 'Counterpart', starring J.K. Simmons. Most recently, she has lent her expertise in creating unique sounds to both Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy', starring Ellen Page and Mary J. Blige, and Amazon's 'Homecoming', starring Julia Roberts and Bobby Cannavale, and is about to begin work on 'Fargo' Season 4.Additionally, on the tv side, she has worked on a huge string of great tv series such as 'The Gifted', 'Room 104', 'The Gifted', 'Altered Carbon', 'Ghosted', 'Dietland', and 'Snowfall'. Maggie has also worked on more than 30 films, including Barry Jenkin's Academy Award-winning film 'Moonlight', starring Mahershala Ali, and WB's recent comedy, 'Isn't It Romantic', starring Rebel Wilson and Liam Hemsworth. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return again to the Geektown Radio podcast, as Matt from Entertainment Talk joins me for the usual tv, film, and gaming news and tv air date info, plus we have an interview with Emmy-nominated composer Ruth Barrett.Emmy-nominee Ruth Barrett has quickly become one of the most sought-after film and television composers in the UK. Her music is unmistakably original and eclectic, spanning feature films and high-end TV drama. She has an incredible list of tv series to her name including Jed Mercurio’s record-breaking ‘Bodyguard’ starring Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes, David Hare’s 'Collateral' starring Carey Mulligen, ITV hit tv-series 'Victoria' starring Jenna Coleman, and Keeley Hawes's other massive tv hit, 'The Durrells'. Next, she is scoring ITV's upcoming 8-part mini-series adaptation of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel 'Sanditon'.On the film side, Ruth's credits include Pete Travis’ 'City of Tiny Lights' starring Billie Piper and Riz Ahmed, Daniel Barber’s 'Harry Brown' starring Michael Caine, S.J Clarkson’s 'Toast' starring Helena Bonham Carter, Neil Thompson and David Kew's 'Twenty8k' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a small hiatus last week (due to jetlag) the Geektown Radio podcast is back, and we also have the wonderful Bex Trista of TristaBytes on the show who has been running around Tokyo for the last 5 week... and amazingly returned without injury! We chat about all the things we've been watching whilst we've been away, and bring you the usual tv & film new and air date info, plus we have an interview with Emmy-nominated composer Dominik Scherrer.Dominik is one of the UK’s top composers and has created award-winning music for some of the finest film and television dramas in recent years... basically, if you've seen a decent UK drama in the last few years, you've heard his music. Dominik's work can be heard on shows such as the critically-acclaimed series 'Baptiste', 'The City and the City' and recently won his second Ivor Novello Award for his score on Netflix/BBC drama 'Requiem', which he co-composed with Natasha Khan, aka Bat for Lashes. His previous work also includes the fabulous 'Ripper Street', which won him his first Ivor Novello Award, 'Agatha Christie’s Marple', 'Monroe' and ITV's wonderful sci-fi dinosaur drama 'Primeval'. Additionally, Dominik recently released an original soundtrack of his score for Amazon's thriller series 'The Widow', starring Kate Beckinsale and produced by Harry and Jack Williams of Two Brothers Pictures. Dominik's previous work with the Williams Brothers earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for his music on BBC/Starz series 'The Missing'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back on the Geektown Radio podcast, as Ross returns for the first time in a while to review the week's tv and discuss the all the stuff we saw whilst he was in Japan, and I was down at MCM London Comic Con. We also have a stack of interviews this week with the cast and crew of Amazon Prime Original Series 'Good Omens'.On the podcast, you can hear interviews with 'Good Omens' stars David Tennant & Michael Sheen who play the Angel Aziraphale and the Demon Crowley, along with Adria Arjona (‘Emerald City’, ‘True Detective’) who plays the fabulously named Anathema Device. We also managed to talk to director Douglas Mackinnon, producer Rob Wilkins, writer and co-author of the novel, Neil Gaiman, and (because he was there, so why wouldn’t you grasp a chance to talk with him…) Monty Python legend, Terry Gilliam.Based on the beloved book by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, ‘Good Omens’ follows an unlikely duo, a fussy Angel (Michael Sheen, ‘Masters of Sex’) and a loose-living Demon (David Tennant, ‘Doctor Who’) who’ve become overly fond of life on Earth are forced to form an unlikely alliance to stop Armageddon. But they have lost the Antichrist, an 11-year-old boy unaware he’s meant to bring upon the end of days, forcing them to embark on an adventure to find him and save the world before it’s too late. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we've been away this week collecting lots of great new content for the show, we're bringing you a special edition of the Geektown Radio podcast featuring, not only an interview with 'Supernatural's Castiel, Misha Collins, but also a chat with the developers of the upcoming 'Doctor Who' VR game, 'Doctor Who: The Edge of Time'.Published by PlayStack and developed by Maze Theory, Doctor Who: The Edge Of Time will transport fans into a globally-beloved world of aliens, mystery and wonder, letting them embark on a brand-new and fully-interactive adventure, inspired by the show’s 55-year history and starring the Doctor’s current incarnation, played by Jodie Whittaker.Also on this week's show, we have star of 'Supernatural', Misha Collins. Misha, of course, plays the angel Castiel on the series, and was on top form at his panel on Sunday. Have you ever wanted to know the colour of Castiel’s wings, or if he will get them back? Or would like to know what Misha would be doing if he wasn’t an actor? Would you like to know why he got arrested for reading a book? He answers it all here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back to a somewhat normal show on the Geektown Radio podcast. I'm joined by Darryl from Hollywood News Source to review the week's tv and discuss the trailers from the US TV Upfronts. We also have an interview with Miles Hankins, co-composer of Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron’s latest movie 'Long Shot'.Miles Hankins, award-winning composer, orchestrator, and music producer, boasts a diverse body of work spanning the entertainment industry. Based in Los Angeles, his lifelong passion for sound, the moving image, and musical narrative have earned him a reputation as a dedicated craftsman in the storytelling process.Miles often works alongside Oscar-nominated composer Marco Beltrami, with the duo creating music for several projects including 'A Quiet Place' (nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Original Score), Marvel’s 'Fantastic Four', 'The Shallows', and Universal’s 'The Snowman'. His latest collaboration with Beltrami was for the Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron comedy 'Long Shot'. This is Miles' second collaboration with 'Long Shot' director Jonathan Levine and Beltrami, the first being 'The Night Before' starring Rogen, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Anthony Mackie.'Long Shot' follows Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen), a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she’s a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for…well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, he charms her with his self-deprecating humour and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish out of water on Charlotte’s elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamorous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.Miles recently received a Sports Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music Direction for the HBO documentary, 'Being Serena', and will be honoured at the NY ceremony on 20th May 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Geektown Radio podcast is a little different this week. In the busiest week in US TV, I'm joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk for our usual review of the week's gaming and tv, but we also delve into all the renewals, cancellations and new series pickups from the US TV Upfronts in a bumper-sized episode of the show.For those of you that haven't been following on the website, US TV Upfronts are when the five big US networks (ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS and The CW) all present the new shows they have picked up for the next 12 months to advertisers and media. They also announce which series have been cancelled and which are renewed out of the shows they currently have on air. We go through all the renewals and cancellations as they relate to UK broadcasters, along with some of our highlights from the new series which the US networks have picked up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Once again, we return for a packed Geektown Radio podcast, and I'm joined Bex Trista of TristaBytes (who is amazingly not injured this week!) to discuss all the usual tv & film new and air date info, along with a rundown of the fun she had at Play Expo Manchester. We also have an exclusive interview with Production Designer Melanie Jones.Melanie Jones is an award-winning Los Angeles based production designer, with a diverse body of work which includes commercials, television, feature films, print and stage design. She is most well-known for her production design on Damien Chazelle's Oscar-winning 'Whiplash', but is also having a busy spring with three new and completely different projects debuting.For Warner Bros' upcoming horror film, 'The Curse of La Llorona', starring Green Book's Linda Cardellini, Melanie created a haunting, supernatural story world where a family tries to survive the wrath of La Llorona, the ghost of a woman who drowned her children.On Netflix's period Mötley Crüe biopic 'The Dirt', Melanie was responsible for recreating the iconic venues and places that the notorious band, Mötley Crüe, played at.For ABC's upcoming comedy series, 'Bless this Mess', starring Dax Shepard and Lake Bell, Melanie shaped the rural Nebraska home and farm town that newlyweds Rio and Mike leave everything in New York for. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back with our 202nd episode of the Geektown Radio podcast, and I'm joined by our film reviewer Gray to discuss a little movie called 'Avengers: Endgame', along with all the usual tv & film new and air date info. We also have an exclusive interview with Ryan Shore, composer for 'Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures', 'Star Wars: Forces of Destiny' and new VR film 'Cave'.Ryan Shore is a two-time Emmy Award and Grammy Award nominated composer, songwriter, music director, and conductor for film, television, virtual reality, games, records, concerts, events, and theatre. He has over 60 scoring credits to his name, but we really wanted to have a chat with him about his work with Lucasfilm on 'Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures', 'Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures Fun Facts', and 'Star Wars: Forces of Destiny'. These animated shorts are available on YouTube, and serve as a way to introduce younger audiences to the wondrous world of 'Star Wars'.We also chat with him about 'Cave', a new VR film which has recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. 'Cave' is a unique coming-of-age story told through cutting edge Parallux technology, featuring a fully immersive holographic VR experience that can be shared by many audience members at once. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After last week's 200th episode celebration, we return to a more normal show this time around. Matt returns to the co-host chair once again as we discuss the latest tv and film news, plus we have an interview with Emmy-winning film & tv editor, Nena Erb.Nena Erb is the Emmy-winning editor of 'Insecure' & 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'. Raised in an Asian immigrant family, Nena’s father wanted her to be a doctor and her mother wanted her to be a pianist with the LA Philharmonic. Nena wanted to be Andy Warhol... After graduating with an art degree, a friend brought her into the industry and she started working in various capacities in production. It was her stint as an associate producer that gave her the opportunity to work closely with editors. This proved to be a defining moment for her interest in post-production.Nena has been the editor on productions for HBO, Lionsgate, 20th Century Fox, CBS, ABC, and others. She is experienced in multiple genres from drama series to feature films, documentaries and comedy. In 2016, she received an Emmy award for her work on HBO’s documentary series 'Project Greenlight', and in 2019, she received an ACE Eddie nomination for her work on HBO's Peabody award-winning series 'Insecure'. Most recently, she has been editing the final season of the critically acclaimed series, 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' starring Rachel Bloom. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a historic day here at the Geektown Radio podcast, as we reach our 200th episode of the show! To join the celebration, we have not one, but two co-hosts - Bex from TristaBytes joins me, along with Matt from Entertainment Talk. On the show this week we have all the usual tv news, reviews, and UK air date info, plus I test the co-host's geek knowledge as we play the first ever edition of the Geekmaster Quiz.Bex plays Matt, as we see who knows the most about various geeky subjects, from general tv, Marvel, Disney, Star Wars and other genre shows and films. We also discuss the Disney+ announcements, 'Titans' casting, the new 'Walking Dead' spin-off, Star Wars Celebration, and the trailers for 'The Rise Of Skywalker' and 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order'. It's a packed hour this week, so make sure you listen here or on your favourite podcast app! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week I am joined by Darryl from Hollywood News Source, to chat about Walker Stalker Con, the latest tv and film news, and all the UK TV premiere date info. We also have an exclusive interview with Lawson Demming, co-founder of visual effects company, Barnstorm VFX.Barnstorm VFX is a boutique effects house specialising in high-quality digital effects, design, and production. They are the visual effects company behind shows such as 'Silicon Valley' and 'Room 104', and 'Get Shorty', along with working on series such as 'Outlander', 'Fargo', 'Lost' and 'The Gifted'. Barnstorm most recently worked on Amazon's brilliant 'The Man in the High Castle', which tells the story of a dystopian America dominated by Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan.Lawson Demming, a co-founder of Barnstorm VFX and VFX Supervisor for 'The Man in the High Castle', joins us to discuss the amount of historical research they do for the show. WARNING - there are some Season 3 spoilers in the interview if you haven't caught up. He also chats about the amazing 'Silicon Valley' and creating some of their VFX shots, from robot monkey arms and virtual server rooms, to "Pipey", the Piped Piper onscreen "help". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Geektown Radio podcast sees an ill Gray crawl from his sickbed to join the show and discuss the latest films, games, all the UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. Amongst other things we chat about 'Fleabag', 'Line Of Duty', 'Dead Pixels' & Project Blue Book', and we also have an exclusive interview with Supervising Sound Editor, Trevor Gates.With a background in music; playing piano and writing from a young age, Trevor Gates has always had an affinity for sound and sonic arrangement. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay area and Portland, Oregon, Trevor decided to take a leap of faith to pursue a career in sound. After attending The Art Institute of California Los Angeles and earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Production, Trevor started working as an engineer and producer with an established R&B music producer. Trevor was next presented an opportunity to create sound for film. Within six years, Trevor has creatively participated in the soundscape of over 100 films.Most recently, Trevor has been working with Jordan Peele on the smash hit multi-award winning 'Get Out', and his latest critically acclaimed horror/thriller 'Us'. In addition, Trevor recently won the Emmy for his sound editing on the Golden Globe-winning series 'Atlanta' starring Donald Glover, and you can also hear his chilling soundscapes on Netflix’s 'The Haunting of Hill House'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the Geektown Radio podcast Bex from TristaBytes returns to the show (with all her limbs intact for once!) to discuss the latest films, games, all the UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also report on our weekend at MCM Birmingham Comic Con, plus we have an interview with Tom Hopper & Emmy Raver-Lampman, aka Luther & Allison from Netflix's 'The Umbrella Academy'.On the same day in 1989, forty-three infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by Sir Reginald Hargreeves, a billionaire industrialist, who creates The Umbrella Academy and prepares his "children" to save the world. But not everything went according to plan. In their teenage years, the family fractured and the team disbanded. Now, the six surviving thirty-something members reunite upon the news of Hargreeve’s passing. Luther, Diego, Allison, Klaus, Vanya and Number Five work together to solve a mystery surrounding their father's death. But the estranged family once again begins to come apart due to their divergent personalities and abilities, not to mention the imminent threat of a global apocalypse.Tom Hopper you will know from shows such as 'Black Sails' where he played Billy Bones, 'Merlin' when he donned the armour of Sir Percival, 'Game of Thrones' which saw him star as Dickon Tarly, and, of course, 'The Umbrella Academy' where he plays Luther/Spaceboy.Allison in 'Umbrella Academy' is Emmy Raver-Lampman's first major tv series role, however, she is also an accomplished musical theatre actress. She previously starred as Angelica Schuyler the smash hit musical Hamilton along with also starring in shows such as Hair, Jekyll & Hyde, and Wicked. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This weeks Geektown Radio podcast sees Matt from Entertainment Talk joins me as co-host to discuss the latest films, games, all the UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also have an exclusive interview with Mark LeDoux, VFX Supervisor at visual effects company Crafty Apes.You might not have heard of Crafty Apes, but you have definitely seen their work. The company's crazy portfolio includes such projects as… 'Thor: Ragnarok', 'Doctor Strange', 'Captain America: Civil War', 'Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2', 'Avengers: Age of Ultron', 'Ant Man & Wasp', 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', 'La La Land', 'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle', 'John Wick: Chapter 2', '12 Years a Slave', 'Constantine', 'Sleepy Hollow', 'The Walking Dead', 'The Blacklist', 'Fargo', 'The Originals', 'Legacies', 'Stranger Things', 'Westworld', 'Legion', 'Better Call Saul', 'Deadpool 2', 'Star Trek: Discovery' and 'The Orville'.We sat down with Mark LeDoux, one of the three brothers that run the company, who have offices in LA, New York and Atlanta. We chat to Mark at the Atlanta office about working in the industry, some of the amazing projects they have been involved in, and what it takes to bring a director’s vision from script to screen. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Geektown Radio podcast things return to normal, as all the technical problems have been sorted, so I'm joined by Ross to discuss the latest films, all the UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also have an exclusive interview with 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' composer Dan Marocco.Dan Marocco is a Los Angeles-based composer for film and television. Born in Texas, and raised in Osaka, Japan, Dan's music builds from an eclectic range of influences. As the son of a music teacher, he got an early start playing the piano, trumpet and guitar. While studying at NYU, he began scoring music to picture.From his comedic-action score for the Golden Globe winning 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', to his foreboding orchestral score for the Dimension thriller 'Demonic', Dan thrives on creating a unique sound for each project. In the interview we discuss finding the sound for 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine', and of course, his thoughts on the cancellation and subsequent rescue by NBC. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week our film reviewer Gray return to the show and discuss the latest tv, including 'Flack', 'The Umbrella Academy', and 'Curfew', all the UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also discuss all things Oscar related after the 91st Academy Awards were presented this week.This is the point I would usually write something about the interview, however, due to technical issues (i.e. Dave's computer deciding to break), we're skipping the interview this week. We do still have a show packed full of tv news for you, along with our thoughts on the winners and losers at this year's Oscar Awards. Who we thought came out top, and who we thought was robbed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Geektown Radio podcast this week sees the world's clumsiest co-host, Bex from TristaBytes, return to the show and discuss the latest tv, including 'The Umbrella Academy', film reviews of ‘Alita: Battle Angel’, UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also have an exclusive interview ‘Alita: Battle Angel’ co-production designer, Caylah Eddleblute.From visionary filmmakers James Cameron ('Avatar') and Robert Rodriguez ('Sin City'), comes ‘Alita: Battle Angel’, an epic adventure of hope and empowerment. When Alita (Rosa Salazar) awakens with no memory of who she is in a future world she does not recognize, she is taken in by Ido (Christoph Waltz), a compassionate doctor who realizes that somewhere in this abandoned cyborg shell is the heart and soul of a young woman with an extraordinary past.As Alita learns to navigate her new life and the treacherous streets of Iron City, Ido tries to shield her from her mysterious history while her street-smart new friend Hugo (Keean Johnson) offers instead to help trigger her memories. But it is only when the deadly and corrupt forces that run the city come after Alita that she discovers a clue to her past – she has unique fighting abilities that those in power will stop at nothing to control. If she can stay out of their grasp, she could be the key to saving her friends, her family and the world she’s grown to love.Co-production designer Caylah Eddleblute joins us to discuss the creation of this fantastical, futuristic world and the incredible Iron City sets. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return with another Geektown Radio podcast, and this week, Matt from Entertainment Talk joins as co-host to discuss the latest tv reviews, film news, UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also have an exclusive interview Vik Sharma, composer of the new film from Stephen Merchant and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, ‘Fighting With My Family’.Some of you may know composer Vik Sharma from Stephen Merchant's Sunday afternoon on 6Music where he popped up occasionally as a contributor, but it's extremely likely you have also heard some of his music. Vik has written for a host of tv series including 'An Idiot Abroad', 'The Moaning of Life', 'Hello Ladies', 'The Undateables', 'Mary Queen of Frocks', and 'Hoff The Record'. His latest gig saw him team up with Stephen Merchant again, as he scored the film ‘Fighting With My Family’, roping in legendary Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, and The Cure's Jason Cooper to play on the soundtrack.Based on a true story, 'Fighting With My Family' tells the tale of reformed gangster and former wrestler Ricky (Nick Frost), his wife Julia (Lena Headey), daughter Saraya (Florence Pugh) and son Zak (Jack Lowden) who make a living performing in tiny venues across the country. Ricky and Julia want a better life for their children and when brother and sister get the chance to audition for WWE, it seems the family dream is coming true and all their troubles will be solved. However, Saraya and Zak are about to learn that becoming a WWE Superstar demands more than they ever imagined possible as athletes and siblings. Wrestling has always kept this family together - but now it could tear them apart.Along with starring in the film, Stephen Merchant directs and writes the movie. Dwayne Johnson exec produces, and (as this is a film about WWE) also appears as himself in the movie. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week, Ross joins as co-host to discuss the latest tv reviews, film news, UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also have a great exclusive interview with Patrick J. Don Vito, the film editor behind the Oscar-nominated and award-winning film 'Green Book'.Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen and Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali star in a film inspired by a true friendship that transcended race, class, and the 1962 Mason-Dixon line. When Tony Lip (Mortensen), a bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley (Ali), a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger as well as unexpected humanity and humor—they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Ross, so we review the movies and tv series we've been watching in the past few weeks.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Geektown Radio podcast returns this week to discuss the latest tv reviews, film news, UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news as Dave is joined by Darryl from Hollywood News Source as co-host. We also have not one but two interviews with composers whose films premiered this weekend at the Sundance Film Festival, Roger Suen & Piers Burbrook de Vere.Roger Suen is best known for scoring Justin Chon's 2017 Sundance award-winning film, 'Gook'. This year, Roger reunites with Chon to score the emotional Asian-American family drama 'Ms. Purple' which premiered at Sundance last weekend. The movie tells the story of Kasie, a young girl who has to seek help from her estranged brother when her bedridden father's caretaker unexpectedly quits. The siblings are forced to reconnect and reconcile the suppressed trauma that led to their separation.When Roger isn't working on his own films, he helps out other composers, providing additional music for their scores. This has led to his work being featured in Guillermo Del Toro’s four-time Oscar-winning film 'The Shape of Water', Netflix’s five-time Emmy-nominated series 'Daredevil' and Emmy-nominated series 'The Defenders'. Through his mastery of orchestral composition and modern electronica, he has also created heart-pounding additional music for Oscar-nominated 'X-Men' and 'Maze Runner' film franchises.Australian composer Piers Burbrook de Vere most recently scored award-winning director Abe Forsythe's zombie comedy 'Little Monsters', starring Lupita Nyong'o ('Black Panther'), Josh Gad ('Frozen'), and Alex England ('Alien: Covenant'). Whilst the movie has zombies and comedy, it also needed the actors to play musical instruments on screen. That included Lupita playing the ukulele, and Alex playing the guitar... with the minor issue that Alex couldn't play the guitar when they started filming, so we chat with Piers about what they did to solve that!Piers previously scored Forsythe's award-winning provocative black comedy, 'Down Under'. Additionally, he has exhibited works across the US and Europe as an artist and performer, and has toured internationally with the acclaimed Australian Chamber Orchestra. Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Darryl from Hollywood News Source as co-host, so we review the movies and tv series we've been watching in the past few weeks.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week, for the first time in ages, we are joined by a fully functioning (i.e. one without broken limbs or throat problems) Bex Trista from TristaBytes as co-host to discuss the latest tv reviews, film news, UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news. We also have an interview with comedy duo Gary Tro and Javier Jarquin, who together form the Just Us League, to chat about their new show, MARVELus.MARVELus: The Unofficial Marvel Parody Show, is the smash hit Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2017 and 2018 "sell out" sketch show that squeezes almost a decade of the Marvel Cinematic Universe into one action-packed hour of comedy.Gary and Javier join to create the double act THE JUST US LEAGUE; using their signature high-energy style to create short, punchy scenes, it's weapons free comedy that takes no prisoners - High octane, channel surfing hilarity for your inner geek.Click here to find out more and buy tickets to MARVELus: The Unofficial Marvel Parody Show.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Bex Trista as co-host, so we review the movies and tv series we've been watching in the past few weeks. Bex also gets a little bit ranty about bout 'Titans'... and 'Star Trek: Discovery'... and 'Ghostbusters'... Let's just say you can tell she's feeling better!We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on the Geektown Radio podcast we have all the usual reviews, film news, UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news, plus an exclusive interview with Matt Johnson, the Visual FX Supervisor on the highly acclaimed 'Mary Poppins Returns'.Directed by Rob Marshall, 'Mary Poppins Returns' is a followup to the classic 1964 movie about everyone's favourite nanny. Mary Poppins is back to help the next generation of the Banks family find the joy and wonder missing in their lives following a personal loss. Emily Blunt stars as the practically-perfect nanny with unique magical skills who can turn any ordinary task into an unforgettable, fantastic adventure and Lin-Manuel Miranda plays her friend Jack, an optimistic street lamplighter who helps bring light—and life—to the streets of London.VFX Supervisor Matt Johnson was given the somewhat daunting task of recreating the magic of the first film but for a modern audience. We discuss how he reacted to getting the job, and his approach to the project. We also talk about creating those amazing underwater scenes, dealing with the unhelpful British weather, and, of course, dancing penguins! Matt's previous work includes films such as 'X-Men: First Class', 'World War Z', and 'Into the Woods'.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by film geek Gray as co-host, so we review the movies and tv series we've been watching in the past few weeks.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return for our first Geektown Radio podcast of 2019, and it's jam-packed full of reviews, UK TV premiere date info, and US TV news!In our first show back, I'm joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk, as we chat over the tv shows and films we've been watching over the holidays. On the gaming front, Santa brought Matt a Playstation VR, so we give our thoughts on the best games you can get for the console, and I look through some of my purchases from this year's annual wallet drain, the Holiday Steam Sale.We also run through all the winners voted for by the thousands of people who entered this year's Geektown Awards. Thank you to everyone that voted, you can find out more information here, and see a list of the winners here.Also On This Week's Show:No time for an interview this week, but things will revert to normal next week!We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the last Geektown Radio podcast of 2018! On the show this week we have all the usual tv news, UK TV air date information and other general geekiness, plus Dave and Ross take a look at their favourite tv and films of the year.Whilst the public are voting in this year's Geektown Awards (you can still enter, and win a MASSIVE prize!), we take a look at what we personally thought were the best shows and best films of the year. We also look at shows we will miss, and discuss new series to look out for in the next 12 months.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Ross in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about the tv shows, games and films we've been playing and watching.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Geektown Radio podcast returns for our penultimate show before the Christmas break, and I'm joined by the dread pirate Bex Trista from TristaBytes, who is currently recovering from being a klutz and smashing up her knee... Something which I was, of course, completely sympathetic about... Along with all the usual tv news and air date info, we also have an interview with Olivia Williams, Harry Lloyd & Nicholas Pinnock, three of the stars of StarzPlay's brilliant sci-fi thriller 'Counterpart'.If you haven’t caught the spy thriller yet, it stars J.K. Simmons (J. Jonah Jameson in ‘Spider-man’, and Commissioner Gordon for the DCU), as Howard Silk, a low-level bureaucrat at a seemingly innocuous UN agency, the Office of Interchange or OI. He’s trudging through his latter years of a life filled with regret, that is until he discovers the agency is hiding a secret… It’s protecting a gateway to a parallel universe.Olivia Williams ('Dollhouse', 'The Sixth Sense') plays Emily Silk/Burton, wife (and, confusingly, ex-wife) of Howard Silk, who is way more involved in the spy games than she initially seems. Harry Lloyd (Viserys Targaryen in 'Game Of Thrones') stars as Peter Quayle, the Alpha (aka “our side”) OI Director of Strategy. Nicholas Pinnock ('Fortitude', 'Marcella') portrays Ian Shaw, an aggressive OI Housekeeping operative on the Prime side (aka “the other side”), and former boyfriend of the Prime Emily. WARNING THERE ARE SPOILERS FOR SEASON 1 IN THE INTERVIEW!‘Counterpart‘ Season 1 and the first eps of Season 2 are on Amazon Prime Channel STARZPlay right now, with new episodes landing every Sunday. For those of you confused as to what is StarzPlay, it is an addition “add-on” channel you can get via Amazon Prime Video. This additional service to the main Amazon Prime Video offering costs £4.99 a month with a 7-day free trial. They also are home to the Stephen King multiverse drama ‘Castle Rock‘, the Brendan Gleeson/Harry Treadaway series ‘Mr. Mercedes‘, and upcoming apocalyptic stoner comedy ‘Now Apocalypse’ plus lots more.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Bex Trista from TristaBytes in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about the tv shows, games and films we've been playing and watching.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Geektown Radio podcast returns to a regular show this week, as co-host Gray joins me to chat about Marvel's STATION Experience, all the latest TV News and premiere date info, plus we have an interview with 'The Romanoffs' composing duo, Sonya Belousova & Giona Ostinelli.'The Romanoffs' comes from 'Mad Men' creator and nine-time Emmy-winner Matthew Weiner, and is available to watch right now on Amazon Prime. the drama featuring eight separate stories about people who believe themselves to be descendants of the Russian royal family. Set in seven countries around the globe, the series was shot on location in three continents collaborating with creative talent from around Europe, the Americas, and the Far East. Each story takes place in a new location with a ridiculous A-List cast including people such as Diane Lane, Christina Hendricks, Aaron Eckhart, Corey Stoll, and Noah Wyle.Originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia - the same city as the royal Romanoff family - Sonya received the prestigious Russian Ministry of Culture Award for her many achievements worldwide as a composer and pianist. Swiss composer Giona Ostinelli has become increasingly recognized as one of the industry’s most prolific composers. Along with 'The Romanoff', the duo’s other credits include scoring Facebook Watch’s first scripted drama series, 'Sacred Lies', Paramount Network’s reimagining of the Stephen King novel, 'The Mist', and the SXSW Grand Jury Award-nominated film, 'M.F.A.', which earned them a coveted spot on Taste of Cinema’s 10 Best Film Scores of 2017.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Gray in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about the tv shows and films we've been watching.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return to the Geektown Radio podcast with lots of recommendations for new shows, film and games to watch and play as the nights turn darker and the days grow colder. We also have a brand new interview for you with Joseph Fraioli, Sound Designer on the sci-fi movie 'KIN'.Joseph Fraioli has established a reputation for complex and fearless sonic experimentation with his critically acclaimed albums as Datach'i. In his sound design work for advertising and film, he strives to create an equally unique and immersive world that pushes boundaries and surprises listeners.His latest project sees him developing the amazing magnetic sci-fi sound for Jonathan and Josh Baker’s sci-fi movie ‘KIN’ starring Jack Reynor, Myles Truitt, Dennis Quaid, Zoë Kravitz and James Franco. The film is described as a crime thriller with a sci-fi twist, and tells the story of an unexpected hero destined for greatness. Chased by a vengeful criminal (Franco) and a gang of otherworldly soldiers, a recently released ex-con (Reynor) and his adopted teenage brother (Truitt) are forced to go on the run with a weapon of mysterious origin as their only protection.‘KIN’ recently had a release in UK cinemas, and can also be brought to stream from Amazon right now. DVD & Blu-ray discs are released 26th December 2018. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Once again we return for a brand new episode of the Geektown Radio podcast. This week we have the usual tv news and premiere date info, plus an interview with Guy Toubes, showrunner for Amazon Prime's 'The Stinky & Dirty Show'.Guy burst onto the children’s television scene with 'Mowgli: The New Adventures of the Jungle Book', a series he co-created and produced for Fox Kids Network. As a prolific writer and story editor, his experience spans many genres in kids' TV including action and comedy from Nicktoons’ 'Edgar & Ellen', Hasbro’s 'Transformers: Robots In Disguise', and PBS’s 'Odd Squad'.Most recently, Guy has been executive producer and showrunner of the Emmy and Annie-nominated Amazon Prime series 'The Stinky & Dirty Show'. Based on the books by Jim and Kate McMullan the animated series follows the adventures of best friends and unlikely heroes, Stinky the garbage truck and Dirty the backhoe loader. They are a dynamic and hilarious duo of resourcefulness who learn that when things don't as expected, asking "what if" can lead to success. Guy is also working on a brand new series due out next year on Disney Junior called 'T.O.T.S.', for which he is the story editor. This follows best friends Pip and Freddy, a tenacious penguin and a kind-hearted flamingo, who are the only non-stork delivery birds in-training at Tiny Ones Transfer Service, (T.O.T.S.) and must deliver baby animals to their new forever homes.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Ross in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about the tv shows, games, and films.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After last week's Comic-Con show, things are returning to normal here at Geektown Radio podcast, as we have all the usual tv news and premiere date info, plus an interview with composer Pat Irwin.Pat Irwin has been living in and making music in New York City since the late 1970’s. He was a member of the band The B-52's for over 20 years (You can see him on keyboard in the famous 'Love Shack' video) and he also was the composer of classic, hit cartoon series 'Rocko's Modern Life', 'Nurse Jackie' and 'Feed the Beast' to name a few.More recently, Pat has been Netflix series 'The Good Cop', which stars Tony Danza as Tony Sr. (aka Big Tony), a lovable yet not exactly honourable, former NYPD officer who never followed the rules. He lives with his son, Tony Jr. (TJ), played by Josh Groban, a brilliant, straight-laced NYPD detective who makes a point of always following the rules while solving Brooklyn’s toughest cases. This “odd couple” become unofficial partners as Tony Sr. offers his overly-cautious son blunt, street-wise advice.Additionally, Pat has recently returned to his earlier work, as Nickelodeon brings out the film 'Rocko's Modern Life: Static Cling', which sees Rocko return to O-Town after being in space for 20yrs, and having to deal with a more modern life than ever before!If that wasn't enough to keep Pat busy, he is also in two bands - the PI Power Trio featuring Sasha Dobson on drums and vocals and Daria Grace on bass and vocals, and SUSS featuring Bob Holmes, Gary Leib, Jonathan Gregg and William Garrett.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Darryl in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about the tv shows, games, and films.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week, we have a very Con-lagged Dave and Bex as we talk all things MCM London Comic Con! It was a brilliant three days in the UK capital celebrating all sorts of assorted geekery. We chat about the Con in general, the guests, the interviews, the comic book creators, and of course, the cosplay. We also have the press panel interview from MCM with 'Doctor Who' star, Paul McGann. Paul McGann has starred in a host of tv, film, theatre and audio dramas over the years, but in our geeky circles, is best known as the 8th incarnation of The Doctor. Whilst he only appeared on screen in the 1996 television film (and reprised the role for 'The Night of the Doctor' mini-episode), he has been playing the part in the Big Finish audiobooks for years. Technically, he is the longest-serving Doctor, despite having the shortest amount of screen time. He's also famous for his part in classic British film 'Withnail and I', and has appeared tv shows such as 'The Bletchley Circle', 'Waking the Dead', and 'Holby City'.In the interview, he chats about his time as The Doctor, shooting the "film" (although, as he points out, it was really a tv pilot), and what he thinks of the current incarnation. He also discusses the 'Withnail and I' drinking game...Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Bex of TristaBytes in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about the tv shows, games, films and, of course, MCM Comic Con.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Geektown Radio podcast is a must listen for any 'Star Trek' fans out there. Along with the usual tv news and UK TV premiere date info, we have not one, not two, but three interviews with the cast from 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine'.Thanks to the lovely people at the 'Destination Star Trek' convention, we sat down with Marina Sirtis, who played Counsellor Deanna Troi on TNG, along with Nana Visitor who starred as Kira Nerys and Terry Farrell who played Jadzia Dax, both on DS9. We chat about a host of 'Star Trek' related things including their characters, their favourite episodes, the show in general, and their upcoming projects.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Gray in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about the tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apologies for the lateness of the Geektown Radio podcast this week, but we are finally live and packed full of tv news, film news and UK tv premiere date information. We also have an exclusive interview with Myron Kerstein, editor of the smash-hit film 'Crazy Rich Asians'.Myron Kerstein is an editor for tv and film who has worked on projects such as ‘Sex and the City’, ‘Girls’, ‘House of Lies’, ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ and ‘Fame’. He’s also been Zach Braff’s go-to editor for his movies ‘Garden State’, ‘Wish I Was Here’ and ‘Going in Style’.His latest project has been the smash hit movie ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ with director Jon M. Chu, which follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. Nick has neglected to mention that he not only comes from one of the country’s wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors, and Nick’s mother (Michelle Yeoh) is not impressed with his choice of partner. The cast also includes Jimmy O. Yang (‘Silicon Valley’), comedian Ronny Chieng (‘The Daily Show’), Harry Shum Jr. (‘Glee’), Lisa Lu (‘2012’) and ‘Humans’ star, Gemma Chan.In the interview, we discuss working on the film, and with the director Jon M. Chu. We also talk about the pain of figuring out what to cut from the movie, working an editor for film vs. working on tv, and his career in general.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by Matt from Entertainment Talk in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about games we've been playing, tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Geektown Radio podcast is a bit of a bumper edition, mainly due to the avalanche of news last week courtesy of New York Comic Con. We cover all the new trailers and news from the various panels, plus the regular tv news and UK tv premiere date information. If that wasn't enough, we also have an exclusive interview with Emmy-winning Sound Re-Recording Mixer, Andy D'Addario.Andy D’Addario was nominated this year, previously won two consecutive Emmys for his sound mixing on the brilliant Amazon series 'Mozart in the Jungle'. He is a veteran of the industry and has worked on tv shows such as 'The X-Files', 'Transparent', 'Hawaii Five-0', and 'Alias'. His film work includes the 'Rush Hour' and 'Scream' films, 'Reality Bites', and 'Wedding Crashers'. In the interview, we chat with Andy about what his job entails, working on such a complex show as 'Mozart in the Jungle', along with a number of his other series, and generally about his work in the industry over the past 35 years.Also On This Week's Show:I'm joined by a one-armed Ross in the co-host seat this week, so we chat about games we've been playing, tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on... and why he is mostly armless...We run through all the news from NYCC, including the trailer releases, and announcements from the panels.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we head into October the TV craziness begins, when all the US shows start to return to our screens. Fear not though, the Geektown Radio podcast is here to help, as we break down all the latest tv news and UK tv air date info, so you never miss a thing! This week, we also have an exclusive interview with 'Man In The High Castle' & 'Ducktales' Composer, Dominic Lewis.Dominic Lewis is a British-born composer with sensational talents that have catapulted him to the forefront of music in television and film. He is currently scoring Season 3 of Amazon and Ridley Scott’s Emmy-winning series, 'The Man in the High Castle', which premieres on 5th October 2018. Dominic’s ghostly, haunting music for the show’s first two seasons earned him two BMI Streaming Media Awards. He is also composing Sony’s upcoming comedy adventure, 'Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween', opening in UK theatres 19th October (12th in the US), and Disney XD’s revitalized 'DuckTales', starring Lin-Manuel Miranda and David Tennant.Earlier this year Dominic scored Sony Pictures Animation’s 'Peter Rabbit', starring James Corden, Rose Byrne, and Domnhall Gleeson, for which Dominic won a BMI Film Music Award. His other recent projects include Sony Pictures’ 'Rough Night', Warner Brothers’ comedy 'Fist Fight', Lionsgate’s 'The Duff', and Sony’s riveting hostage drama, 'Money Monster', starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts.Also On This Week's Show:Darryl returns to the co-host seat, so we chat about games we've been playing, tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations, the Arrowverse Crossover, Netflix's new sci-fi slate, the new ‘High Fidelity’ series, and... The Last Action Hero?...We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's Geektown Radio podcast we're all about the games, as we have spent the 4 days absorbing all the gaming awesomeness that is the EGX Gaming Event in Birmingham. I'm joined by YouTuber Bex Trista of TristaBytes as we chat about our favourite games from the show, and also have exclusive interviews with the developers of adventure/puzzle game 'The Bradwell Conspiracy', and 'Tanglewood', a brand new game... for the SEGA Mega Drive!The brainchild of developer Matt Phillips, ‘Tanglewood’ sees you take control of a young creature, Nymn, who is separated from the pack after the sun sets. Unable to get back to the safety of the family’s underground home, Nymn must find a way to survive the night terrors and get to morning. Tanglewood’s world is a dangerous one after dark; guiding Nymn you must use your skills of evasion, traps and trickery to defeat predators. Whilst ‘Tanglewood’ is available on Steam, for those of you with old SEGA Mega Drive’s gathering dust in your lofts, you can order the game on an actual Mega Drive cartridge to play on the original system.‘The Bradwell Conspiracy‘ from developers A Brave Plan, and publisher Bossa Studios is a narrative driven adventure/puzzle game set in a near future at the fictional New Stonehenge Museum. Whilst visiting the museum, which is run by major UK tech firm, Bradwell Electronics, you find yourself caught in a massive explosion. Digging yourself out of the rubble, you are left to try and get out of the building with only your visitors AR Glasses to help you… That is until you’re contacted by Amber, another survivor trapped behind a locked door. Unable to speak due to smoke inhalation, your only way to communicate with Amber is using photos taken on your AR Glasses as you both try to find a way to escape. But as you find yourself delving deeper and deeper into the bowels of the company’s secret underground complex, a sickening truth begins to dawn…Also On This Week's Show:Bex returns to the co-host chair, so we chat about games we've been playing, tv shows and films we've been watching since she was last on... Also improv comedy and how it's useful to YouTubers!We run down our favourite games from this years EGX Gaming Event including 'The Bradwell Conspiracy', 'Tanglewood', ‘Beyond Blue‘, 'Flotsam', 'The Collage Atlas', 'MAOMAO Castle' and many more!We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations, possible new MCU tv shows, and the live-action 'The Last Airbender' series.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. rc2rj879 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the weather begins to turn, what better way to spend your evenings (or break up your commute) than listening to the latest Geektown Radio podcast. This week we have all the usual tv news and UK tv premiere date information, plus we have an exclusive interview with the Academy Award-winning composer, Federico Jusid.Originally from Argentina, Federico is best known for scoring the Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Language film, 'The Secret in Their Eyes', for which he won the Best Music award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences of Argentina. He also recently scored the Spanish drama, 'Loving Pablo', starring Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz. In 2016, Federico was recognized as Composer of the Year by the Spanish Music Critics Association and he won five International Film Music Critics Association (IFMCA) awards for his music on the Spanish historical fiction series, 'Isabel' and 'Carlos, Rey Emperador'. He is currently scoring the new BBC/Netflix animated mini-series adaptation of 'Watership Down'.Recently, Federico completed the emotional and moving score for 'Life Itself' starring Oscar Isaac, Olivia Wilde, Annette Bening, Mandy Patinkin and Antonio Banderas from 'This Is Us' creator Dan Fogelman. The film centres on a couple (Isaac & Wilde) which leads a multigenerational love story spanning both decades and continents, from the streets of New York to the Spanish countryside, and are all connected by a single event. 'Life Itself' comes to US cinemas on September 21, and arrives in the UK in January 2019.Also On This Week's Show:Matt returns to the co-host chair, so we chat about games we've been playing, tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations, the state of the DC movie universe, Katherine Langford joining Netflix series 'Cursed', DC TV casting Lois Lane and Aaron Paul's new role on 'Westworld'. We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week we have all the usual tv news and UK tv premiere date information, plus we have an exclusive chat with the Cinematographer for ‘Berlin Station’ & ‘Counterpart’, Hagen Bogdanski.Hagen Bogdanski is a German-born and based cinematographer, whose previous work includes the movies 'Young Victoria', 'The Life Of Others' and a whole host of German language tv shows and films. His most recent film project saw him work with 'Sons Of Anarchy's' Charlie Hunnam and 'Mr. Robot’s' Rami Malek on the acclaimed period thriller 'Papillion'.Over on the tv side, he has been working as the cinematographer for sci-fi drama 'Counterpart' starring JK Simmons, which comes to STARZPlay at the end of September in the UK, and cinematographer & director on 'Berlin Station', which is coming to More4 later this Autumn. From acclaimed author Olen Steinhauer (‘The Tourist’, ‘All The Old Knives’) ‘Berlin Station’ is a contemporary spy drama that follows the activities of CIA operatives on a global stage amid investigations of moles, terrorists, corrupt politicians and more. Transitioning from his job as a CIA analyst in the US, cerebral officer Daniel Miller’s (Richard Armitage – ‘Hannibal’, ‘Strike Back’, ‘The Hobbit’) new mission puts him undercover at the agency’s Berlin branch, tasked with sorting out messy cases involving damaging leaks, whistle-blowers, terrorism and more. Mentored by jaded veteran officer Hector DeJean (Rhys Ifans – ‘Snowden’, ‘Elementary’) Daniel learns the disorderly world of fieldwork means dealing with deception, danger and moral compromises. As he dives deeper into the German capital’s hall of mirrors and discovers conspiracies that lead back to Washington, D.C., he wonders if anyone can ever be the same after a posting to Berlin.Also On This Week's Show:Our film reviewer Gray returns to the co-host so we chat about games we've been playing, tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations, the ‘Party Of Five’ reboot, 'The Witcher' casting, and DC's 'Swamp Thing'.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We return once again with a brand new Geektown Radio podcast filled with all the latest tv news and UK tv air date info, plus we have an exclusive interview with Emmy nominated makeup artist Joe Dulude II - the man behind the makeup for tv broadcast 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live' and the smash hit stage musical 'Wicked'.Joe is most well-known for designing the original makeup for 'Wicked', though his work also includes Broadway’s 'Grease!', 'Into the Woods', 'Allegiance', 'Anastasia', and the recent 'Spongebob Squarepants The Musical'.For NBC's 'Jesus Christ Superstar', Joe was given the freedom to use the inspiration from all the design elements (costumes, sets, etc...) and to create a dewy, fresh and slightly dirty look on all of the ensemble. The tattoos he designed were based upon sacred geometry and religious iconography representing the Holy Trinity, crosses, churches and stained glass windows.Also On This Week's Show:Ross returns to the co-host so we chat about games we've been playing, tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including renewals & cancellations, 'Jack Ryan', Alan Tudyk joining DC’s ‘Doom Patrol’, casting in Netflix sci-fi ‘Another Life’ and Matt Smith joining 'Star Wars'.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week we have a little change from our usual tv and film people interviews. We've recently returned from a long weekend at the brilliant Insomnia 63 Gaming Festival, and had a chance to chat with a number of the indie game developers. We also have all the usual latest UK TV news, air date information.The first developer we spoke to was Sole Survivor Games, the duo behind the wonderfully entertaining 'Honey, I Joined a Cult', which puts you in control of your own 1970s cult. The object is to build and expand your base, manage your resources, and generally make as much money out of your followers as humanly possible! We chatted with the guys, neither of whom have any background or experience in game development, about coming up with the concept, the obvious 'Prison Architect' inspiration (and more importantly, how it differs), and about risking quitting perfectly good jobs to put it all on the line and live their dream of developing a video game!The second people we spoke with were Level Boss Games about their upcoming title 'Stuntfall'. In the game, you are a ragdoll stuntman on a green screen set filming a scene for any of 5 different themed films. Your task is to complete objectives to win points with the director. Singleplayer sees you play through a series of films utilising the game's mechanics to complete each scene, whereas multiplayer is focused on the more competitive aspect of the modes and mechanics with matches of Humans and AI playing for the sheer purpose of winning.The last people we chatted with were FreeJam, the award-winning developer of free-to-play PC hit, 'Robocraft', who were showing off their new title, 'CardLife'. 'CardLife' is a 'Minecraft-esque' online multiplayer survival game set in a cardboard Science Fantasy world. You can encounter and battle a host of fantastical creatures and craft your own creations using their unique Connect the Dots crafting system where you can draw customisable cardboard shapes that slot together to create new Tools, Building Prefabs, Weapons, Vehicles, Creature Companions and much much more. Also On This Week's Show:Darryl returns the co-host chair so we chat about tv shows, films and games we’ve been watching and playing since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including the latest renewals & cancellations, Brendan Fraser joining 'Doom Patrol', casting changes in the Arrowverse, and Armando Iannucci’s Sci-fi Comedy Pilot ‘Avenue 5’.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Geektown Radio podcast this week we have all the latest UK TV news, air date information, and a first for us, as we interview a stunt coordinator for the first time! In this case, we're chatting Cort Hessler, the Emmy winning man behind the action on 'The Blacklist'.Cort L. Hessler III (to use his full name) has just landed his 10th Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Stunt Coordination For A Drama Series' for his work on 'The Blacklist', making him the most Emmy nominated Stunt Coordinator. He previously won once in 2014, also for 'The Blacklist', and has been nominated every year since then.For Cort, one of the reasons why he thinks he keeps getting nominated is because he uses very minimal CGI with his work. All of the things he does are in camera and on screen. So when someone falls off a building, it is a real person falling off the building. When the cars are crashing, the cars really crash. He wants to makes it as authentic as possible. He also directed an episode of the show last season, which is a rarity for people in his field.His other work includes 'Sneaky Pete', 'The Good Fight' & 'The Good Wife', 'Blue Bloods', 'Burn Notice', 'ER', 'SeaQuest 2032' and 'Superboy'.Also On This Week's Show:Matt from Entertainment Talk returns to the show so we chat about tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on. We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including the latest renewals & cancellations, the new HBO ‘Watchmen’ series, Joel Kinnaman's new job, and the casting on Spock on ‘Star Trek: Discovery’.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back with a new episode of the Geektown Radio podcast. The show this week is a little on the DC heavy side, but we still have all the latest UK TV news, air date information, and a brand new interview with the lovely composer Sherri Chung.Sherri Chung is a composer for film and television and currently composes and conducts the scores for 'Blindspot' and 'Riverdale'. Her compositional work includes both songs and scores for t.v., films, documentaries, commercials, musicals and music libraries. One of her recent films, 'The Other Side of Home' was shortlisted for the 2017 Oscars for Best Short Documentary.A longtime collaborator with composer Blake Neely, they have worked together on a number of scores, including those for CW’s 'Arrow', 'The Flash', 'Supergirl' and 'DC’s Legends of Tomorrow'.Also On This Week's Show:The wonderful Bex Trista from Trista Bytes returns to the show so we chat about tv shows and films we've been watching since she was last on. Plus we catch up with her lightsaber adventures and retro gaming!We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including the latest renewals & cancellations, lots of DC/CW show casting including Batwoman, the casting of Cyborg for TV, and the return of 'Baywatch'.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to another episode of the Geektown Radio podcast. On the show this week we have all the latest UK TV news, air date information, and a great interview with returning guest, composer Nathan Barr.Emmy-nominated composer Nathan Barr makes his third appearance on the show and is always a delight to chat with. He has received critical acclaim for his unmatched versatility, incorporating eclectic instruments from music cultures around the world, and has worked a huge array of tv and film projects. He recently completed scoring the multi-award-winning series ‘The Americans’ starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music. He also composes AMC’s multi-generational epic ‘The Son’, starring Pierce Brosnan, and Amazon’s brilliant con man drama ‘Sneaky Pete’. His previous work includes the emmy-winning and fan-favorite series, ‘True Blood’ and Netflix’s ‘Hemlock Grove’, for which Nathan earned his second Emmy nomination for the main title theme.His latest project sees him setting the musical tone for 'Carnival Row', Amazon's upcoming fantasy drama series. It's described as a fantasy-noir set in a neo-Victorian city in which mythical creatures fleeing their war-torn homeland have gathered, and tensions are simmering between citizens and the growing immigrant population. At the centre of the drama is the investigation into a string of unsolved murders, which are eating away at whatever uneasy peace still exists. The cast includes Cara Delevingne & Orlando Bloom and is due to come to Amazon Prime in 2019.Also On This Week's Show:Our film reviewer, Gray, returns the co-host chair once again, so we chat about tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including the latest renewals & cancellations, Patrick Stewart's return to 'Star Trek', Alex Garland's new sci-fi show, and the return of 'ALF'.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a lovely (if somewhat rainy) weekend at MCM Manchester Comic-Con, we return for another Geektown Radio podcast. Along with all the usual tv air date info and tv news, we have another great behind-the-scenes of Hollywood interview for you, this week with Production Designer Judy Rhee.Judy is an experienced production designer whose work can be seen across tv, film and in commercials. Her previous project includes working with Steve Conrad on the Amazon series ‘Patriot’ starring Michael Dorman, and political satire ‘Alpha House’ starring John Goodman, also for Amazon. She also worked on movies such as '2 Days in New York', co-written and directed by Julie Delpy, and ‘The Greatest’ starring Susan Sarandon, Carey Mulligan, and Michael Shannon.Her latest two projects see Judy join a couple of established worlds, in the form of ‘Breaking Bad’ spin-off ‘Better Call Saul’, and Marvel’s ‘Jessica Jones’, both of which air on Netflix in the UK. Judy joined 'Better Call Saul' for the upcoming 4th Season, which comes to Netflix on Tuesday, 7th August 2018, and continues the story of lawyer, Jimmy McGill, and his transformation into the rather shadier Saul Goodman. We chat about the new season, what it's like stepping into such an established world, and dealing with new (and old...) sets for the show. We also discuss her work on 'Jessica Jones' Season 2.Also On This Week's Show:Ross returns the co-host chair once again, so we chat about tv shows, games and films we've been watching & playing since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including the latest renewals & cancellations, the new Joss Whedon show (again), a potential ’24’ prequel, and the casting for ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week's Geektown Radio podcast is a little bit different due to the insane amount of news which dropped from the annual San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) over the last few days. So much news in fact, that we didn't have time to slot in an interview. What we do have, however, is myself and Darryl of Hollywood News Source and Starry Mag to chat through all the new trailers and stories which came out of SDCC, plus the usual tv reviews and UK tv air date info.On This Week's Show:Darryl returns the co-host chair so we chat about tv shows and films we've been watching since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news from SDCC including chatting through the new DC movie and tv trailers, the return of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’, YouTube sci-fi drama ‘Origin’ and that ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot!We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are back with another Geektown Radio podcast, and along with all the usual tv air date info and tv news, we have another great behind-the-scenes of Hollywood interview for you. This week, we are chatting with costume designer Karyn Wagner.Karyn is a third generation industry vet so seemed somewhat destined to end up working the film and tv business. Her work as a costume designer can be seen in iconic films such as Frank Darabont’s 'The Green Mile', 'The Majestic' starring Jim Carrey, and 'The Notebook', starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Her tv work includes the brilliant 'Preacher', 'Friday Night Lights', 'The Red Road', and the 'Waco' mini-series.Starring Michael Shannon and Taylor Kitsch, ‘Waco’ tells the true story of the 1993 Waco, Texas siege, the infamous event in which the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) conducted a raid on a small religious community led by David Koresh, called the Branch Davidians. A 51-day standoff ensued and ended after an FBI assault led to a fire that killed 76 people and left only one survivor, David Thibodeau, who shared his personal experience that is now incorporated into the show.Also On This Week's Show:Matt from Entertainment Talk returns the co-host chair so we chat about tv shows, games and films we've been watching & playing since he was last on.We take a look at all the latest tv & film news, including the latest renewals & cancellations, the new Joss Whedon show, the new 'Robocop' movie, and Jason Momoa's new show 'See'.We give you our recommendations for upcoming TV in the next 7 days. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.