Welcome to the place where we get to let our geek flags fly and talk about all things geek. Basically a fuzzy guide to life, the universe, and everything but mostly geek stuff. This is a look into the world of geekdom and some geek news, comics, The Simpsons, Star Wars, and whatever randomness finds its way onto the recording. This level of the podcast is basically a bunch of talk and news from the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. It is a big rambling monologue but includes:
Some strike details
Some delayed work
Image of 95 yo Rosemary Harris on NYC picket line, Stephen Amell controversy, Damon Lindelof re: striking
More delays from WB and Sony
George RR Martin confirms House of the Dragon is still filming
Sonic 3 and Paddington 3 to resume production without SAG-AFTRA actors
Dwayne Johnson & others donate millions to SAG-AFTRA Foundation Relief Fund
Marvel VFX workers, Cartoon Network and WB Animation production, and Disney VFX workers file to unionize
AMPTP reaches out to WGA to resume conversations and backlash
Starless publicity campaigns hurting grosses?
SAG-AFTRA described their interim agreements as a method of undermining production slates and forcing the studios back to the table
AMC reaches temporary deal with SAG-AFTRA for 3 shows
Marvel TV delays
Article about the profitability of streamers
SAG AFTRA strike vote against video game companies
RIP Paul Reubens / Ippei Kuri / Johnny Hardwick / Terry Funk / Nizo Yamamoto / Arleen Sorkin
Carrie Fisher, Vin Scully, Etta James, and others added to California Hall of Fame
Kevin Smith auctioning off comic book art collection
Court case attempting to copyright AI-generated art is thrown out in DC federal court
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