Vagrant Queen. Half-hour, late-night series features a rotating group of nerd-tastic, nostalgia loving celebrities who go head-to-head each week to hash out fandom's burning questions. Are you down for a lightning round of settling some classic sci-fi debates so we can get to know you? Why do you think fans love him so much and what can fans look forward to in season 7? fandoms. When will we go back to set and finish filming, though? It’s The Last Dragon, full title Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon. For instance, there would be no “Matrix” if it wasn’t for the choreography of Yuen Woo-ping, who’s one of the greatest action fight choreographers ever. The Great Debate airs Thursdays at 11/010c. The Great Debate Baron Vaughn (“Grace and Frankie”) hosts this new series adapted from a panel format popular on convention and festival circuits. No stranger to a debate stage, Vaughn hosted SYFY WIRE’S THE GREAT DEBATE live panel at New York Comic-Con in 2019 and … I think the martial arts film has a lot in common with the superhero film–there’s a person with a certain set of skills that is there to save the day. But I’ll start by naming a favorite movie and its genre. one of the best panels at Comic-Con, Syfy The Grat Debate - John Barrowman, Orlando Jones, Aisha Tyler, Adam Savage, Charlie Jane Anderers and moderator John Hodgman in a really funny debate… We dig-in on some of Vaughn’s favorite fandoms, plus quiz him on which sides of classic geek debates his favors. Martial arts and kung-fu movies have had an indelible influence on nerd films. Even if I’m not as fast as a zombie, at least I’m on a planet that is gigantic and if I stick to it, I can escape to somewhere where maybe these zombies aren’t, or where they won’t know that I’m there. Watch Now . Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie) hosts this series based on … Full Episodes. Actor John Barrowman, writer Charlie Jane Anders, actors Orlando Jones and Aisha Tyler, and TV personality Adam Savage speak onstage at SYFY hosts The Great Debate … She believes Luke Skywalker is the most underrated Jedi and still thinks vampires are cool. I have a poster that I’m looking at right now that is of one of my favorite movies of all time – it holds a special place in my heart. I’m not in as good of shape as a lot of zombies are, even though some of them have a shape that doesn’t include all of their limbs or ribs… or skin… or eye balls… or hair… or toe nails… but being stuck on a ship with an alien sounds like the worst thing ever because you cannot escape. The actor/comedian, who describes himself as “a nerd of all trades, a geek of none,” has previously been involved with this format in its earlier incarnations, including hosting it at the New York Comic Con. Baron Vaughn (Grace and Frankie) hosts the series, fanning the flames and keeping the peace while his droid sidekick DB-8 checks the facts before a live audience. And for the record, the correct answers are: Star Wars , Marvel, and Biggie. Chambers and hosted by Baron Vaughn, The Great Debate airs on Syfy on Thursdays at 11pm ET/PT. The show was inspired by SYFY WIRE's hit "Great Debate" live panels hosted … Find more Pure Fandom exclusives, Black Voices content, and TV news. You can find her currently covering 'Legacies'. Premise Edit. The world’s most pressing questions are about to be answered by a group of the most knowledgable nerds thanks to the forthcoming series Syfy Wire’s The Great Debate. All Times Eastern. This guy’s been around–he’s done the choreography for films like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and he’s directed a couple movies himself as well. There’s no other character like Bud on TV. PURE FANDOM: The Great Debate is ALL about sci-fi nerdom, which we love here at Pure Fandom. Watch Now . I feel like “Star Wars” is a bit more action-oriented, and “Star Trek” is a little more philosophical, so it depends on what you’re in the mood for. Developed for television by T.J. What’s the scarier situation: Running from a horde of zombies, OR, stuck on a ship in outer space with an alien (Ridley-Scott style), that gets larger by the minute? S2 E5 : A Long Strange Trip . No stranger to a debate stage, Vaughn hosted SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATE live panel at New York Comic Con in 2019 and was a panelist at SXSW's showdown that same year. Join celebrity favorites from the sci-fi universe Orlando Jones (American Gods), Adam Savage (MythBusters), Phil LaMarr (Samurai Jack), Travis McElroy (The Adventure Zone) and Amber Nash (Pam Poovey on Archer) for the ultimate debate as they share their thoughts, feelings and theories on the genre’s most hotly contested topics while our host, Aisha Tyler (Archer) keeps the peace. They don’t always necessarily mean to get on your nerves, but they do. They’re three of the biggest martial arts stars in Asia right now, and they’re all from different countries, so it’s cool to see their different styles in one place. [05/04/20 - 12:57 PM] Lace Up Those Geek Gloves! The Movie Show. No stranger to a debate stage, Vaughn hosted SYFY WIRE'S THE GREAT DEBATE live panel at New York Comic Con in 2019 and … His will be the final voice on 'The Great Debate'. Search no further! new series "syfy wire's the great debate" to tackle the nerd-world's most pressing questions - Hosted by Comedian Baron Vaughn and Featuring Celeb Panelists, Series will Debut on SYFY in Summer 2020 - By Jerry Wright Jun 20, 2020 What's cuter, baby Yoda or baby Mr. Miyagi? I’m actually not sure. The half-hour, late-night series is based on a format that has been popular at Comic Con. Get a preview of the awesomeness to come on Season 1 of SYFY WIRE's: The Great Debate. Baron Vaughn keeps the peace as host of ‘Syfy Wire’s The Great... Trisha Yearwood Shares Holiday Memories, Favorite Christmas Songs And The Most Romantic Gift She Ever Got, What do you think of that first episode shocker on ‘Big Sky?’. When it comes to sci-fi, film, fantasy and horror, Syfy Wire's The Great Debate host Baron Vaughn is your guy. The Movie Show. It is a Motown Production, and it’s two of my favorite things together in one place: blaxploitation and martial arts. Richie Knapp/SYFY. What are your all-time favorite fandoms? This year’s Comic Con has been canceled, but people bummed by not being able to go can enjoy the next best thing with The Great Debate, which will feature not only panel discussions, but also improv and cosplay. Syfy Wire’s The Great Debate is hosted by Baron Vaughn (Grace & Frankie) and with six episodes so far, a number of hilarious guests have already shown off their chops as debaters including Aisha Tyler (Archer), Orlando Jones (American Gods), Janet Varney (The Legend of Korra), Adam Savage (Mythbusters), Amber Nash (Archer), and many more.Now joining the roster is the cast of the hit … Thursday, June 18. SYFY Wire’s The Great Debate, hosted by Baron Vaughn, is exactly what us passionate geeks are looking for to unwind. SYFY WIRE's The Great Debate airs Thursday nights at 11pm ET on SYFY She hosts several Pure Fandom podcasts on The World of Game of Thrones, The CW's 'Roswell, New Mexico', and Star Wars. Let’s veer from sci-fi for a second and talk about your role on Grace and Frankie. Plus, we’re all really good looking and we’re dressed so fly. Comedian/Host Baron Vaughn talks to The Inside Reel about perspective, reflection, nostalgia and the texture of memory n regards to his new variety show that involves discussion of all things pop culture: "The Great Debate" on SyFy. “I get to kind of sit back and organize the chaos,” he explains. Watch Full Episodes View All. Which kind of zombies are talking about–are they slow moving or are they fast moving?! You can find our digital edition archive HERE, THE GREAT DEBATE -- Episode 106 -- Pictured: Baron Vaughn -- (Photo by: Richie Knapp/SYFY). NEXT: Harley Quinn's Animated Show Joins Syfy in May The Boys’ Shocking Head Supe Reveal Is Way More Complex Than It Appears Subscribe and receive your local news, sports, events and more delivered to your inbox. Xena: Warrior Princess. [02/04/20 - 08:03 AM] “I get to witness what happens, and then, ultimately, it’s whoever impresses me the most that gets awarded the victory on that topic.”, The panelists seeking victory here include “people who love having strong opinions about nonsensical things,” Vaughn says. To nurture them and support them so that way they can all be the best versions of themselves possible. In this respect, The Great Debate acts as a window into some of the funniest minds in Hollywood. Top Shows On SYFY . In fact, some to them are still being written since the writers are still working remotely. Baron is most recently known for his role as the hilarious Nwabudike “Bud” Douglas Bergstein on Netflix’s Grace and Frankie. Wynonna Earp. The series is a unique game show unlike any other: “Transformed from the stage for the SYFY screen, the half-hour, late-night series features a rotating group of nerd-tastic, nostalgia loving celebrities who go head-to-head each week to hash out fandom’s burning questions .”(SYFY). Aisha Tyler, Orlando Jones, Mayim Bialik, Reggie Watts and Adam Savage will be among the rotating panel of celebrities in these episodes. SYFY WIRE's The Great Debate | Behind The Scenes Preview | Premieres June 18 at 11/10c | SYFY In this preview, join host Baron Vaughn and a crack group of nerds as they debate … Transformed from the stage for the SYFY screen, the half-hour, late-night series features a rotating group of nerd-tastic, nostalgia loving celebrities who go head … I think that people like Bud because he’s the voice of reason amongst an insane group of people. Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn ("Grace and Frankie", "Mystery Science Theatre 3000") hosts the unfiltered and unabashed new series. We had the pleasure of interviewing Vaughn—The Great Debate style! No stranger to a debate stage, Vaughn hosted SYFY WIRE's: The Great Debate live panel at New York Comic Con in 2019 and was a panelist at SXSW's showdown that same year. S1 E3 : The Movie Show Does Horror . Wild Life. The series is hosted by Baron Vaughn, (Girls, Superstore, Arrested Development, Cloverfield and Black Dynamite). will be answered on SYFY's The Great Debate, a new half-hour series coming this June to the network's late-night docket of programming. Syfy Wire's The Great Debate or The Great Debate is the half-hour, late night series featuring a rotating group of nerd-tastic, nostalgia loving celebrities who go head-to-head each week to hash out fandom's burning questions.. Celebrity fans of pop culture will have the chance to discuss heated topics across the genres they love in Syfy Wire’s The Great Debate, beginning Thursday. Syfy Wire’s The Great Debate Syfy, 11pm New Series! They’re so different to me. Vaughn graduated from Boston University's theatre program and immediately went on to the Williamstown Theatre Festival. In this exclusive rapid fired Q&a ahead of tonight's premiere, the 39-year-old comedian proves he is a pop culture pro by answering a series of questions relating to superheroes, zombies, movies and more. Unfortunately, we had to shut down production when—what’s it called again?—an unprecedented global pandemic happened. They’ll tackle burning questions like, “Who’d be a worse boss — Darth Vader or the Joker?”; “Who would you rather hang out with — the ladies of Golden Girls or the gang from Cheers?”; and “If you were a superhero, would you rather be in the Marvel or DC Universe?”. I think a lot of people identify with that because while love your family, sometimes they get on your nerves, often times because of their habits. You need to set the Username and the UserID. Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn (“Grace and Frankie”, “Mystery Science Theatre 3000”) hosts the unfiltered and unabashed new series. He is a popular comedian and actor and has appeared on numerous shows and a number of 'CollegeHumor' videos. On a ship with an alien, it’s the alien’s ship, and you’re just lunch. With Baron Vaughn, Jonah Ray, Maude Garrett, Laura Bailey. "Syfy Wire's The Great Debate" Launches Thursday, June 18 on Syfy Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn hosts the unfiltered and unabashed new series. ‘Selena: The Series’: Noemi Gonzalez chats about learning to drum and the impact of Selena. © Copyright 2020, All Rights Reserved  |  All images and reference to the name Pure Fandom are subject to trademark owned by LP2 Entertainment. So, martial arts films have made an impression on everything that we’re doing in fandom, and I don’t think that we include them enough in nerd culture, except for with specific stars, like the Wu Tang Clan’s RZA, who wrote and directed The Man with the Iron Fists, and filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, those behind the John Wick franchise, and even Keanu Reeves, who directed the Man of Tai Chi, which was great by the way. He’s worked with everyone from Donnie Yen, who you might have seen in Rogue One, to Jet Li, to Jackie Chan. "Syfy Wire's The Great Debate" Launches Thursday, June 18 on Syfy Actor and comedian Baron Vaughn hosts the unfiltered and unabashed new series. Space Cowboys Podcast [Video]: Taylor, Disney+ news, plus, do we need another “True Blood”? Vaughn’s had his own special on Comedy Central, where he also co-hosted the Comedy Central stand-up series, New Negroes, with musician Open Mike Eagle. Nerd out with her on Twitter @lizprugh. All of these nerdy questions (and more!) INTERVIEW: Get to know SYFY Wire’s ‘The Great Debate’ host Baron Vaughn. “Star Trek” has been pretty damn consistent. The laughs, the having of good times, and the celebration of all these different things that we love. As for Season 7? That’s why I would actually say that I prefer “Star Wars” over “Star Trek”, purely because it has driven more people crazy. “The people who debate are personalities out of the world of geekdom and nerdery that a lot of fans of the show and of pop culture in general will recognize and appreciate.”. Vaughn's co-host will be the droid DB-8. I guess I would rather run away from a hoard of zombies. SYFY's New Game Show, The Great Debate, Questions Who Has The Best Argument SYFY channel was launched in September of 1992 (as Sci-Fi Channel, then Sci-Fi, and then simply SYFY… More recently, I watched the film called Triple Threat with martial arts stars, Tiger Hu Chen, Tony Jaa and Iko Uwais. I’m a gigantic fan of martial arts films–it’s a genre I feel like needs to get included a little bit more in nerdom. Not that he doesn’t have his ticks and idiosyncrasies, because he does… you know who he’s raised by and the situations that he has to deal with! The debates shall be hosted by 'Mystery Science Theatre 3000' and 'Grace and Frankie' star Baron Vaughn. 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Baron Vaughn hosts 'Syfy Wire's The Great Debate' Pop culture has some pretty opinionated and expert fans, people who proudly claim the label of … Hell Den. We were barely in the beginning of filming the seventh season, so I actually don’t know what’s going to happen because I haven’t read any of those scripts yet. I wish I had an answer. Why else should people tune in? The coronavirus pandemic has currently shut down production on The Great Debate, but eight completed episodes will air. I don’t want to say that fashion will be forever changed after The Great Debate airs, but I will say that Anna Wintour saw the trailer, called me and said “you can have my job.”. Liz is the co-founder of PureFandom.com, an always aspiring #fiercefemale, and loves geeking out over any and all sci-fi/fantasy. Who Wants To Be A Superhero. Looking for your next quarantine binge? By Jeff Pfeiffer Celebrity fans of pop culture will have the chance to discuss heated topics across the genres they love in Syfy Wire’s The Great Debate, beginning Thursday. Star Wars or Star Trek—and why? BARON VAUGHN: That’s a hard one! ... Syfy The Great Debate - John Barrowman, Orlando Jones, Aisha Tyler, Adam Savage - Duration: 40:31. SYFY's Newest Show 'The Great Debate' Is For Nerds By Nerds Grouped into two teams of two, each team must work together to convince host Brandon Vaughn that their argument reigns supreme. Vaughn is a successful comedian, having toured the world and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Conan. There IS strong philosophy to “Star Wars” as well, and I think that the biggest thing that enrages people about “Star Wars” is which themes get picked. So, I think people have been in his situation, and they like his humanity, plus his ability to say something sarcastic here and there. 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