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 was a big Disney news week. Walt Disney Studios and 20th Century Studios’ film Free Guyhit theaters last week. Ryan Reynolds calls this film “a fastball of joy.” It’s an original story with a great cast.
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.
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.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Simu Liu attends the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Awkwafina attends the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Bella Poarch attends the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Guapdad 4000 attends the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Jhené Aiko attends the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Benedict Wong attends the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: Cassey Ho attends the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: (L-R) Ben Kingsley and Daniela Lavender attend the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 16: (L-R) Emmanuel Straschnov and Fala Chen attend the “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” World Premiere at El Capitan Theatre on August 16, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney )
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.
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).
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.
Maddie (she/they) is the Chief Creative Officer for Temple of Geek. She has been a cosplayer since 2014 and has a passion for fandoms and geek community. Find her on Instagram and TikTok @maddie_whovian and Twitter @mad_whovian
