Temple of Geek’s “This Week in Geek” August 21, 2021

The world of pop culture and geek is always changing. There seems to be a lot of news every week with comic books, television, film, and video games. Maddie walks us through the news for this week in geek, August 21, 2021.

This Week in Geek: August 21

This was a big Disney news week. Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Studios’ film Free Guy hit theaters last week. Ryan Reynolds calls this film “a fastball of joy.” It’s an original story with a great cast.

Jodie Comer as Molotov Girl and Ryan Reynolds as Guy in 20th Century Studios’ FREE GUY. Photo by Alan Markfield. © 2020 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. image used for this week in geek august 21
Jodie Comer as Molotov Girl and Ryan Reynolds as Guy in 20th Century Studios’ FREE GUY. Photo by Alan Markfield. © 2020 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Marvel’s What If…? series has begun on Disney+. This week’s episode was episode two where we saw a universe where T’Challa became Star Lord instead of Peter Quill. This episode was special to fans because the late Chadwick Boseman was able to voice T’Challa. New episodes of What If…? air on Disney+ every Wednesday.

image used for this week in geek august 21 - T'Challa/Star Lord in Marvel Studios' WHAT IF...?
T’Challa/Star Lord in Marvel Studios’ WHAT IF…? exclusively on Disney+. Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

The Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings World Premiere was this week. Stars Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Ronny Chieng, Benedict Wong, Dallas Liu, Andy Le, Jayden Zhang, Harmonie He and Jodi Long joined director/writer Destin Daniel Cretton, producers Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, executive producers Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Charles Newirth, and writers Dave Callaham and Andrew Lanham, with surprise guest Sir Ben Kingsley for a walk down the red carpet to celebrate the rise of the MCU’s newest hero. Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings hits theaters September 3rd.

This week, a new trailer for Marvel’s Eternals dropped. Eternals, directed by Chloé Zhao, features a group of heroes from beyond the stars who have protected the Earth since the dawn of man. When monstrous creatures called the Deviants, long thought lost to history, mysteriously return, the Eternals are forced to reunite in order to defend humanity once again. Marvel Studios’ Eternals will be in theaters November 5th.

this week in geek august 21 - ETERNALS cover with cast and actor names
Marvel Studios’ ETERNALS poster.

Also, Titan Comics has announced a new series called Doctor Who: Empire of the Wolf. Coming this November, this exciting new series will mark the 25th anniversary of the Eighth Doctor (Paul McGann) and the 11thanniversary of the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith). The Eighth and Eleventh Doctors team up with iconic companion, Rose Tyler (Billie Piper).

This week in geek august 21 - Doctor Who: Empire of the Wolf comic cover

The Chucky trailer was released recently, just in time for the spooky season. An American town is thrown into chaos when a vintage “Good Guy” doll is found at a suburban yard sale. Soon, everyone in town must deal with horrifying murders that start to expose the town’s hidden secrets. The series airs on SyFy and will premiere on October 12th.

Chucky this week in geek august 21
CHUCKY — Season:1 — Pictured: Chucky — (Photo by: Brendan Meadows/SYFY)

For more geek news, check out:

Monday, Monday: New Adventures for Part-Time Wizard Peter Grant

Disney expands their adaptive costumes and wheelchair cover sets

Lets Talk Star Wars: Discussing “Star Wars: The Bad Batch”

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  • Maddie Morrow

    Maddie Morrow (she/they) plays a vital role on the Temple of Geek Team. As a jack-of-all-trades and Creative Director, she actively participates in nearly every project and facet of the organization. From fostering community and interviewing on red carpets, to managing backend operations, Maddie contributes across almost every department. Find her on Instagram and TikTok at @maddie_whovian and on Twitter @mad_whovian

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Maddie Morrow

Maddie Morrow

Maddie Morrow (she/they) plays a vital role on the Temple of Geek Team. As a jack-of-all-trades and Creative Director, she actively participates in nearly every project and facet of the organization. From fostering community and interviewing on red carpets, to managing backend operations, Maddie contributes across almost every department. Find her on Instagram and TikTok at @maddie_whovian and on Twitter @mad_whovian

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