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Live-Action Tangled Casting Talk: Teagan Croft As Rapunzel, Milo Manheim As Flynn Rider

Disney’s live-action Tangled has its rumored leads, with Teagan Croft set to play Rapunzel and Milo Manheim cast as Flynn Rider. In this quick headline, we talk about why this movie comes down to chemistry, what Flynn and Rapunzel need to feel like on screen, and the big question mark: does Disney lean into the songs, add new ones, or play it safer and ditch the musical angle altogether? 00:00 Casting news and quick background on both actors 00:17 Why Rapunzel and Flynn chemistry is the whole movie 00:31 The music factor and what Disney might do with the songs 00:45 Listener reactions and sign-off * Teagan Croft (best known for Titans) is reportedly Disney’s live-action Rapunzel. * Milo Manheim (Disney’s Zombies franchise) is reportedly set for Flynn Rider. * The make-or-break element is their chemistry and that push-pull dynamic early on. * Live-action Disney success often depends on whether the music lands with the audience. * There’s a real possibility Disney changes the song approach, or skips songs entirely. * “When you think of Tangled, what’s the key? It’s going to be the chemistry between these two.” * “If the chemistry doesn’t work for these two, the movie won’t work.” * “Maybe they won’t do songs at all, which I think might be the safer bet.” If you enjoyed the quick breakdown, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a review, and share this episode using #GeekFreaksHeadlines. GeekFreaksPodcast.com is the source of all news discussed on Geek Freaks Headlines. Twitter: @geekfreakspod Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast What do you want Disney to prioritize for live-action Tangled: casting chemistry, the music, or the visuals? Send your thoughts and we’ll highlight the best takes in a future episode. Timestamps And TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall To ActionLinks And ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions

X-Men Takeover: Avengers: Doomsday Teaser Breakdown (Cyclops, Xavier, Magneto, and a Sentinel Hint)

A brand-new Avengers: Doomsday trailer drops and it’s all X-Men. We walk through the haunting ruins of Xavier’s School, catch the classic Magneto and Xavier chess symbolism, then get a big Cyclops moment that feels ripped straight out of iconic comic panels. The conversation also digs into why this teaser plays like the emotional spine of the film, how nostalgia gives the X-Men instant stakes, and why Cyclops finally looks like he’s being positioned as a true leader. 00:00 New Avengers: Doomsday trailer and why it feels like a memorial walkthrough 00:12 Xavier’s School ruins and what “post-action” implies for the story’s stakes 00:17 Magneto and Xavier chess scene and the ideological tie that never breaks 00:20 Cyclops gets the big action beat with the visor-off optic blast 00:28 The “large foot” tease and why it reads Sentinel-coded (not confirmed) 00:34 Sentinels in past films vs a chunkier 90s vibe here 00:47 Why Marvel might be framing the X-Men as the emotional core of Doomsday 01:05 Cyclops leader energy and the redemption arc fans have wanted 01:08 Personal Cyclops journey: Wolverine fandom, X-Men ’97, and comics 01:20 Ranking the hype: why this teaser lands hardest so far 01:33 Quick housekeeping: keep comment spoilers under control * The trailer’s opening tone is grief-forward, like the fight already happened and the cost was massive. * Xavier and Magneto playing chess quickly communicates legacy, conflict, and connection without exposition. * Cyclops is treated like the trailer’s action centerpiece, which feels intentional. * The Sentinel tease (if that’s what it is) suggests a threat that goes beyond standard Avengers-level brawls. * The 90s-coded visuals and color palette tap straight into X-Men nostalgia. * The X-Men’s Fox-era context gives them emotional weight, even if they’re “new” to the MCU. * “Starting off this quiet walkthrough of, like, the ruins of Xavier’s school.” * “Cyclops gets the big action punch, right?” * “Marvel is putting X-Men as, like this emotional spine in the Avengers doomsday movie.” * “They’re also positioning Cyclops to be a leader. The redemption he deserves.” GeekFreaksPodcast.com (source of all news discussed) Twitter: @geekfreakspod Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast If you enjoyed this breakdown, subscribe so you don’t miss the next headline episode. Leave a review, and share the episode with #GeekFreaksHeadlines. What was your biggest “wait… oh snap” moment in this teaser? And are you buying the Sentinel hint, or do you think it’s something else entirely? Send your thoughts and trailer theories and we’ll read our favorites on the show. Reference (transcript): Marvel, Avengers, Avengers Doomsday, X-Men, Cyclops, Magneto, Professor X, Sentinels, MCU, Trailer Breakdown, Comic Book Movies, Pop Culture News, Geek Culture, X-Men 97 TimestampsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesLinks and ResourcesFollow UsCall to ActionListener Questions

Shang-Chi 2 Update: Simu Liu Confirms Secret Wars Return After Doomsday

In this quick Geek Freaks Headlines segment, we talk about Simu Liu once again insisting Shang-Chi 2 is still happening, even if Marvel hasn’t made it official yet. We also react to Liu confirming he’ll return for Avengers: Secret Wars, what that implies for Avengers: Doomsday, and why Shang-Chi’s live-action absence since 2021 has been so frustrating for fans. We wrap with a quick tease about the X-Men trailer expected tomorrow. 00:00 Shang-Chi’s long absence and why the character still feels important 00:16 Shang-Chi 2 “is happening,” plus the Blade comparison and Marvel priorities 00:31 Secret Wars confirmation and what it suggests about surviving Doomsday 00:44 Realistic timeline for Shang-Chi 2 and why it might be late in the decade 00:59 X-Men trailer tease and sign-off * Simu Liu continues to publicly reaffirm Shang-Chi 2 is in the works * Liu confirms he’ll be in Secret Wars, which suggests Shang-Chi makes it through Doomsday * The lack of live-action Shang-Chi appearances since 2021 still feels like a missed opportunity * Even if the sequel is real, the timeline could stretch further out than fans want * “I sound like a broken record, but it is happening.” * “I have a feel we’re gonna be losing a lot of people in Doomsday.” * “It’s probably gonna be late in this decade that we get the new sequel.” If you enjoyed this update, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a review, and share the episode with #GeekFreaksHeadlines. Geek Freaks Podcast website is our news source for everything we discuss. Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Patreon: Geek Freaks Podcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Got a headline you want us to cover, or a hot take you want us to react to? Send it to us on social and we’ll feature the best ones in a future episode. Sources: Transcript provided by user , GeekFreaksPodcast.com, https://www.facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast, https://www.threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast, https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast [https://www.patreon.com/GeekFreakspodcast], https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod [https://twitter.com/geekfreakspod], https://www.instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast/ Marvel, MCU, Shang-Chi, Simu Liu, Shang-Chi 2, Avengers Doomsday, Avengers Secret Wars, Marvel Studios, Destin Daniel Cretton, X-Men, Superhero Movies, Disney Plus, Pop Culture, Entertainment News, Geek Freaks Headlines Timestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions

Netflix’s Reported 17-Day Theatrical Window Plan for Warner Bros

In this quick headlines segment, the host breaks down the report that Netflix wants a 17-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. movies if the acquisition goes through, while stressing what’s actually confirmed versus what’s still just reported. They compare that rumored 17-day window to the current 45-day standard theaters prefer, explain why Netflix would love the shorter timeline, and talk about what it could mean for the future of movie theaters. The episode wraps with a simple reminder that the deal will take time, and there will be more updates as new details come out. 00:00 Reported 17-day window and what’s confirmed vs rumored 00:16 Netflix’s public message about keeping releases “traditional” 00:22 Why theaters want 45 days, not a throwback 90-day window 00:30 Why 17 days works for Netflix’s release strategy 00:43 What this could mean for theaters and how fans can support them 00:55 Reminder: Netflix hasn’t publicly confirmed the 17-day plan 01:08 Wrap-up and next updates * The “17-day window” is being reported as what Netflix wants, but it has not been publicly confirmed by Netflix. * Netflix has publicly said it wants releases to stay “traditional” and “industry standard,” which is part of its pitch around the acquisition. * The current common standard theaters point to is around 45 days, which exhibitors see as the workable middle ground. * A shorter window could front-load hype into opening weekend, then shift viewing to at-home right as word of mouth usually boosts later weeks. * If theatrical exclusivity shrinks, theaters may lean even harder into event-style experiences, and attendance plus concession sales matter more than ever. * “Let’s clarify what’s going on here.” * “Netflix themselves have not said that.” * “The standard is 45, and that’s what theaters want.” * “Don’t sneak in candy or sodas. Buy them there.” If you enjoyed this update, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a quick rating and review, and share the episode with #GeekFreaksHeadlines. Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Patreon: GeekFreaksPodcast Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Send us what you want covered next, including your thoughts on theatrical windows, streaming-first releases, and what you think a “fair” theater-only window should be. Netflix, Warner Bros, Warner Bros Discovery, Movie Theaters, Theatrical Window, Box Office, Streaming, DC Movies, Entertainment News, Hollywood Business, Film Industry, Pop Culture Podcast TimestampsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionFollow UsListener QuestionsApple Podcast Tags

Stranger Things Is Not Done Yet: Two Spinoffs, One Big Mystery

Stranger Things may be finished, but the franchise is not slowing down. In this episode of Geek Freaks Headlines, Frank breaks down Netflix’s two planned spinoffs: the animated Stranger Things: Tales From ’85, set between Seasons 2 and 3, and an unannounced live-action spinoff that aims to explain the briefcase rock tied to Henry Creel’s origin. You also get a quick rundown of what we know so far, what sounds intentionally new about the live-action show, and why this feels like a smart way to keep the world going without dragging the original cast back in. 00:00 Intro: Stranger Things continues with two spinoffs 00:06 Tales From ’85: animated series setup, timeline, tone, animation vibes 00:20 Live-action spinoff: briefcase rock mystery and what Netflix clarified 00:39 Fresh start details: new town, new era, new characters 00:45 Extra lore context: play and comics hints 00:52 Possible timeline clues: WWII era and “invisible submarines” story thread 01:06 Release talk: animated spinoff coming this year, live-action further out 01:13 Closing thought and a quick Welcome to Derry shoutout * Netflix is developing two Stranger Things spinoffs, one animated and one live-action. * Tales From ’85 sounds like a straightforward monster mystery with the core kid vibe, set between Seasons 2 and 3. * The live-action spinoff is positioned as a clean slate that still answers lingering lore, starting with the briefcase rock. * Netflix has clarified the rock contains Mind Flayer particles tied to Henry’s transformation. * The Duffers are signaling “new mythology” energy: new setting, new cast, and no returning main characters. * “Stranger Things is done, but we’re not done with this world.” * “It’s simple, it’s fun.” * “A new town, a new era, all new kids. It’s going to feel fresh.” * “We don’t necessarily need to say goodbye to this storytelling that we really loved.” If you enjoyed the breakdown, subscribe to Geek Freaks Headlines, leave a review, and share the episode using #GeekFreaksHeadlines. GeekFreaksPodcast.com (source of all news discussed on the show) Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast Threads: @geekfreakspodcast Twitter: @geekfreakspod Facebook: Geek Freaks Podcast Host: Frank (@franklourence79) Send us what you want covered next, plus any theories you have about where the live-action spinoff could land in the timeline. Transcript reference: Stranger Things, Stranger Things Spinoff, Stranger Things Tales From ’85, Geek News, Netflix, Mind Flayer, Vecna, Henry Creel, Dimension X, Horror TV, Sci Fi TV, TV Franchise, Welcome to Derry, TV News Podcast Timestamps and TopicsKey TakeawaysMemorable QuotesCall to ActionLinks and ResourcesFollow UsListener Questions