Category: Geek News
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Disneyland Resort’s Official Website Updates ‘Season of the Force’ Ending Date [UPDATED]
We can now report that the Disneyland Resort has updated the Season of the Force webpage and no end date is now listed. This is consistent with what the Disney Parks Blog has written. Are you excited about this update? As of Monday, November 16, the Disneyland Resort has introduced us all to the Season of…
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Star Wars & Omaze Team Up for Brand New Contest Featuring ‘Force Awakens’ World Premiere Tickets
Would you like to attend the Star Wars: The Force Awakens world premiere? I think we would all love to. Currently, the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative is teaming up with Omaze to raise money for charity as well as provide tickets to a few lucky winners in return. On December 14, Hollywood will hold one of…
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Playmation’s ‘Marvel’s Avengers Gamma Gear’ Soon to Hit Shelves
Christmas time is just around the corner. Don’t worry, there is still plenty of time to go shopping. Today we would like to share with you a brand new item smashing into shelves on Friday, November 20! We all know about the latest toy from Disney Consumer Products & Interactive: the Playmation’s Marvel Avengers Starter Pack. Well watch…
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Marvel’s “Ant-Man” Now Available on Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere
Hey there Marvel fans! If you had the chance to see Ant-Man in theaters and would like to relive those action-packed scenes, now is the time. Available on both Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere, Ant-Man shares the story of your not so typical hero. To celebrate its release, here are a few bonus clips…
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Check out the new TGIT Star Wars: The Force Awakens Preview Trailer!
A new preview trailer has been released via ABC for TGIT during How to Get Away With Murder on Thursday evening. The new trailer offers some scenes that have been seen before and some that haven’t. Watch the trailer below. Star Wars: The Force Awakens TGIT ABC Preview Trailer So What Do You Think? This trailer…
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Hope is Not Lost Today, It’s Found in New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer From Japan
A new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has hit the internet! Yes, that’s right. After all the apparent confirmations that the previous trailer would be the last one to be released, a new trailer has been released in Japan. This does have Japanese subtitles but is in English. It also reveals quite a bit…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Character Posters Revealed
The days are slowly counting down until the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. On December 18, the long awaited film will hit theaters. Since there are many questions we all have on our minds about the film, it seems that we will not be getting any spoilers anytime soon. Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J.…
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See Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange in this Photo from the Set!
Filming is underway for Marvel’s Doctor Strange. A photo from the set gives a bit of a look at what might be seen when this movie comes to theaters in 2016. The set photo taken by twitter user @Technicalyright shows a haggard Benedict Cumberbatch on what appears to be a terrace of some sort. One could…
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‘Disney twenty-three’ Winter Edition to Feature ‘Star Wars’
With the upcoming release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens this December, Disney twenty-three magazine is set to release an issue with some exclusive insight on the film. Also, to bring an even bigger smile to your face, C-3PO is this issue’s “guest editor.” This issue features a variety of interviews with Star Wars cast including Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford…
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Disney Recipes: Warm Chocolate Pudding with Kerrygold® Irish Cream Liqueur Custard – Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
Think dessert and more times than not, something chocolate comes to mind. While yesterday might have been National Chocolate Day, I contend that chocolate should be celebrated EVERY day! After all, chocolate is great with coffee in the morning, as an afternoon snack, and of course the obvious use as a decadent dessert! Yesterday’s celebration…
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Coffee Tasting 101 – A Geeks Guide to Tasting & Enjoying Coffee
Coffee is a favorite at DAPs Magic and also Geeks Corner. Anyone who has watched Geeks Corner through the years or has followed me on instagram knows… I love coffee. On Geeks Corner, we invited barista Caitie to share with us about how to taste coffee. She brought with her Komodo Dragon coffee and gave a…
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There is Only ONE Indiana Jones. Producer Says No Plan to Recast Indy for 5th Movie
There is only one Indiana Jones. At least according to producer Frank Marshall. Ever since Lucasfilm was purchased by The Walt Disney Company, speculation has run rampant about the future of the series. Details have been few and far between, however. At different times names like Chris Pratt have been rumored to be in the running to…
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13-Disc ‘Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection’ Available 12/8
Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase 2 will soon be heading to DVD and Blu-ray. Out on December 8, relive a variety of Marvel films featuring characters such as Thor, Iron Man and more. The limited edition, 13-Disc Marvel Cinematic Universe: Phase Two Collection invites you to hold the greatest power in the cosmos in your grasp…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to Stream on Netflix Only in Canada
Countdown to the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens….53 days. Fans of the franchise can look forward to the film heading to Netflix in 2016, but only if you live in Canada. According to Variety, Canada is the only territory with current rights to stream the film. The reason for this move has to…
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“Help! I’m in Love with a Geek”: Tips for Dating a Person and Their Fandom
Ah, love. That special feeling of adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin coursing through your body like a biologic Zerg rush. Romantic, ain’t it? I myself am not entirely unfamiliar with the concept of relationships. In fact, after finding a human I liked, I followed a one Ms. Beyonce Knowles’ advice and, “put a ring…
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Geekanomics 101: Disney Annual Pass Price Hikes
The Disney Parks have once again raised their prices. This time the price hikes were aimed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders. In this video, we try to explain why the price increases happen and how they benefit the Disney guest. We hope you find this edutaining and we look forward to hearing…
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Monday Night’s ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer Premiere Makes Waves
Alrighty folks, personally I’m still not over the excitement of the recent Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer and apparently many fans aren’t either. Monday night proved to be a huge night filled with anticipation for the film’s under three-minute trailer as well as the pre-sale tickets for opening day. Moviepilot shared a few of these exciting…
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Disney Recipes: Pepper Bacon Mac and Cheese – Epcot’s Farm Fresh Marketplace
The Epcot Food & Wine Festival is now feeding Walt Disney World guests in full force as they taste their way around the World Showcase and Future Showcase. Running from September 25-November 16, this is the perfect place for those Disney fans who also happen to be fans of food and wine as well. But what happens…
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Devils You Know (S3E4) – Review
They say that the devil you know is better than the one you don’t… but is that true in this week’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? As things kick off it seems like deals are being made with the devils right and left. At the same time, other devils are being fought. To say there is a…
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Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Back To The Future Day
One of the movies, and movie trilogies, that has influenced me is Back to the Future 2. When I was a young lad, this movie was my “go to” feel better movie when I’d be sick. It was entertaining. It was thought provoking. And today is a significant day in the life of the movie.…
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Disney Recipes: Easy Apple Crisp – Disneyland Resort’s Napa Rose
When I think of fall I think of a portion of my childhood spent on the North slope of Mount Hood in Oregon. It was an area blanketed with orchards, many of them apple. One of my favorite memories was riding out into the orchards and picking apples, drinking cider, and just enjoying a lovely…
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The Force Was Strong in Downtown Disney for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Viewing
The Force was strong in Downtown Disney for the release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer. Hundreds showed up, bringing with them their lightsabers, to watch this long awaited trailer with other Disney and Star Wars fans. A DJ was on hand for this event that took place during halftime of Monday Night…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Has Arrived! [updated]
The Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer (others have been teasers) has finally arrived and Star Wars fans from around the galaxy are rejoicing. The trailer was released during the Monday Night Football game on ESPN. Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer Lucasfilm and visionary director J.J. Abrams join forces to take you back again to…