GeekVerse podcast discusses 'Lanterns' trailer

GeekVerse Podcast published a May 20 episode that bundled several franchise updates into one discussion: HBO’s “Lanterns” trailer, a reported season-two creative shift on the DC series, the final trailer for “Spider-Noir,” and the first critical reactions to “The Mandalorian and Grogu.” The episode appeared on the show’s Spreaker feed under the title “Mandalorian/Grogu Mixed Reviews, Lanterns & Spider-Noir Trailers: Travis Told You.” The description listed the topics in the same order and promoted the show’s Patreon and other feeds. (spreaker.com) ### What did GeekVerse say it was covering? The May 20 Spreaker listing said the episode covered “Lanterns Trailer & Season 2 Showrunner Change,” “Spider-Noir Final Trailer,” and “Mandalorian And Grogu Gets Mixed Critical Response.” The same phrasing also appeared on a YouTube posting of the episode. GeekVerse did not publish a transcript in the materials surfaced here, but the episode metadata establishes the subjects under discussion and the date of publication. The Spreaker entry lists the runtime at 49 minutes and 22 seconds. (spreaker.com) ### What is the “Lanterns” update they were reacting to? Deadline reported on May 18 that Laura Linney joined the cast of “Lanterns,” the HBO and DC Studios series, and said the show is set to premiere on August 16 on HBO and HBO Max. The same Deadline report said viewers could watch the latest trailer in the story’s embedded video. (spreaker.com) Separate entertainment reports published this week said Christopher Cantwell had joined “Lanterns” ahead of a possible second season. ScreenRant, citing reporting from The InSneider, said the move would amount to a creative-team change for a potential season two, while ComicBook.com said Tom King and Damon Lindelof were not expected to return for a second season because of other commitments. (spreaker.com) Those reports describe the shift as tied to a possible future season, not an officially announced renewal. ### Why did “Spider-Noir” come up in the same episode? (deadline.com) SuperHeroHype reported this week that the final trailer for Nicolas Cage’s “Spider-Noir” had been released, and ComicBookMovie separately described it as a new trailer for the series. Search results tied the show to a late-May release window and highlighted both black-and-white and color presentations. GeekVerse’s episode description matched that release-cycle timing by flagging the “Spider-Noir Final Trailer” as one of its headline topics on May 20. (screenrant.com) ### What were the “mixed” reactions to “The Mandalorian and Grogu”? Variety reported on May 14 that first reactions to “The Mandalorian and Grogu” were divided, collecting responses that ranged from “a thrilling adventure” and “a perfect summer movie” to “one of the weakest ‘Star Wars’ movies” and “a snooze fest.” Variety attributed those reactions to film press members posting after early screenings. (superherohype.com) GeekVerse’s wording closely tracked that coverage. Its May 20 episode description said “Mandalorian And Grogu Gets Mixed Critical Response,” indicating the podcast was responding to that early review cycle rather than a box-office result or a later audience score. (spreaker.com) ### Where can readers find the episode now? Spreaker’s podcast page lists the May 20 episode in GeekVerse’s feed, and YouTube also carries a version with the same topic line. The Spreaker page says GeekVerse’s next branded event is “GV Day” on August 8, described there as a 10-hour stream marking 11 years of the podcast. (variety.com) Deadline’s current “Lanterns” coverage points to an August 16 premiere for the HBO series, while the GeekVerse episode remains posted on its public feed for listeners following those franchise updates. (deadline.com) (spreaker.com)