Weekend Geek Treats! An Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie, A “Planet of the Apes” Video Game, and Netflix’s “The Punisher” Trailer


by Joshua Diokno   

The weekend teased us with the most flavorful news in pop culture.

Without any particular order, listed here are three outings that will leave the geek in you dazed in anticipation.

An Obi Wan Kenobi Standalone Movie

Yes, after that much maligned second trilogy, the Star Wars franchise had incredibly picked itself up with its recent blockbusters. But now, news has it that an Obi-Wan Kenobi solo movie is confirmed to be in the planning stage.

The revitalized Star Wars franchise is projected to have at least 15 years worth of movies as promised by Disney CEO Bob Iger.

Lucasfilm is also said to be developing other solo movies for Boba Fett and Yoda.

The release of the Obi-Wan Kenobi movie is yet to be announced.

A “Planet of the Apes” Video Game

The Imaginarium Studios and FoxNext Games have teamed up for Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier.

A narrative adventure game about conquest, treachery, and survival, Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier is set between Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and War for the Planet of the Apes.

The game is said to have multiple endings . In addition, players of the game will be given the chance to play on both sides of the war.

Tha game will be released this Fall.

Netflix’s “The Punisher” Trailer Release

After his explosive debut in Netflix’s Marvel’s Daredevil, Frank Castle himself is set to have his own outing in the much-anticipated, Netflix web television series, The Punisher.

The story follows Frank Castle who, after the murder of his family, immerses in a life of vigilantism as “The Punisher”.

You can watch the trailer here!

The series is headlined by Jon Berthal in the titular role.

 



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