Week in Geek returns with host Michael Hinman for its second season, just in time for Independence Day. And not just the American holiday — but a special anniversary, too. Plus, could the next Doctor Strange film be the first horror film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Benedict Cumberbatch is rumored to be reuniting with his "Star Trek: Into Darkness" co-star Chris Pine on a geek movie currently filming in England. A popular bad guy is returning to Showtime's revival of "Dexter," and who cares if he's actually dead. The Oscars will keep some rule changes in place, but has set new requirements for others, like Best Picture. And a popular Star Wars MMORPG is celebrating is 10th anniversary with a new expansion.

May the Fourth be with you! Except Lucasfilm seemed to forget this fan-created holiday was even happening. But John de Lancie didn't, and the actor made some big revelations about what's to come for his character of Q in 'Star Trek: Picard.' It seems fans were right about Dr. Strange, and even more right about 'Stranger Things.' And 'Star Trek: Discovery' star Tig Notaro reveals what she has planned next.

What on Earth did we just watch? Was that really the Oscars? Plus Citizen Kane loses its place as the most perfect film of all time, thanks to one bad review unearthed 80 years after it originally published. And a Guardians of the Galaxy holiday special? Say it's not so! Robert Yaniz Jr., from Crooked Table guest hosts for Michael Hinman.

LeVar Burton really can do anything — even if he doesn't have a book. Find out what his newest gig is going to be, and a hint, it's not Star Trek. Plus, the Oscars are this weekend. Screen Fever's Jackson Smith joins Michael Hinman to talk about his predictions for who will go home with gold. And the entire Harry Potter community mourns the passing of Helen McCrory.

What's going to happen to Hollywood's famous Cinerama Dome? This is one story that might not have a happy ending. The live-action Gundam film is moving forward, now that Jordan Vogt-Roberts has signed on to direct. And the same can be said about the upcoming adaptation of Mark Millar's comic, Starlight, with Joe Cornish now attached. Will there be another Star Trek film? Paramount has put a mystery Trek film on its schedule for Summer 2023. And is Marvel worried about how The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is doing on Disney+?

First Contact Day is becoming an annual tradition for Star Trek fans, and it has every right. Especially with so many different television projects in the works, we can't fit all of it into a single episode. Find out what Star Trek: The Next Generation villain is returning to Star Trek: Picard, how Capt. Janeway gets stranded in the Delta Quadrant again in Star Trek: Prodigy, and how Star Trek: Deep Space Nine finally plays a role in all of this. Plus, we have the latest on efforts to redo the final season of Game of Thrones. And Rory the Centurion is back.

San Diego Comic-Con has returned — can it become a Thanksgiving tradition? George R.R. Martin has signed a massive new deal with HBO that should keep him super-rich for the rest of his days. What does that mean about Game of Thrones' chances of coming to Broadway? Starz killed American Gods, but then Neil Gaiman revived it. Maybe Neil really is a god? Chucky is back, and you're going to be in trouble. See who's back with him. And we take a moment to remember Beverly Cleary.

Sony Pictures takes another theatrical crack at "Bewitched" with the writers behind Syfy's "12 Monkeys." Disney+ plans a new "National Treasure" series with the same writers and producer, but a different cast of characters. And the monthly price for Disney+ goes up this weekend. Wayne Che Yip is set to direct a block of episodes of Amazon Prime's new "Lord of the Rings" series. Ron Livingston replaces Billy Crudup on "The Flash" movie. And is Michael Keaton coming back to play the Batman? Maybe.

"Mrs. Doubtfire" takes an adults-only twist. Find out what actor can't stay home alone when it's time for the latest installment of "American Horror Story." And how many spinoffs does HBO have planned for "Game of Thrones"? It's our pilot episode of Week in Geek, so please be kind!

The summer movie season is over, and while it was still pretty strong, it's not the same as it used to be. Something that's not a surprise? Nine of the top 10 biggest movies so far this year are sequels or remakes. And just as many seem to be owned by Disney. So what is this Hollywood monopoly? What will the future of films be like? Crooked Table podcast host Robert Yaniz Jr. joins Michael Hinman to talk all about it.