Temple of Geek's "This Week in Geek" June 22nd 2021

Every week, we get news related to the pop-culture world. This week, Temple of Geek Podcast host Aaron Powell walks us through what happened this week in geek, June 22nd.

This Week in Geek, June 22nd

In Disney news, Disney and Pixar’s film Luca was released on Disney+. Taking place alongside the gorgeous Italian Riviera, this film is a coming-of-age treasure. Luca (voice of Jacob Tremblay) shares adventures of gelato, scooters, and pasta with his newfound best friend, Alberto (voice of Jack Dylan Grazer).

Loki on Disney+ is now two episodes in, and the internet has exploded with theories. Are you subscribed to theories, or are you in it for the ride to see where the show takes us next? The end of episode two has led fans to dive into who this “variant” actually is.

Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston in Disney+ series Loki image used for this week in geek june 22nd — (L-R): Mobius (Owen Wilson) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) in Marvel Studios’ LOKI exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. ©Marvel Studios 2021. All Rights Reserved.

Comic book fans, rejoice! IDW released a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic titled “The Last Ronin.” Long-time fans have quite literally grown up with the Ninja Turtles as they are no longer teenagers, either. Pick up these issues at your local comic book shop.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #1 – image courtesy of IDW Publishing

It is time to countdown to the newest film in the Fast and the Furious franchise, F9. If you like fast cars that do impossible things, then this is probably the film for you! F9 sees the return of Justin Lin as director, who helmed the third, fourth, fifth and sixth chapters of the series when it transformed into a global blockbuster. F9 will be released in theaters on June 25th.

F9 stars returning cast members Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster and Sung Kang, with Oscar® winner Helen Mirren, with Kurt Russell and Oscar® winner Charlize Theron. F9 also features Grammy-winning superstar Cardi B as new franchise character Leysa, a woman with a connection to Dom’s past, and a cameo by Reggaeton sensation Ozuna.

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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