Month: August 2014
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Take a Look at the 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon Merchandise
The 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon is this weekend. Thousands of people will be descending on the Disneyland Resort this weekend to run around the Resort, earn their medals, and experience the magic of runDisney. One other thing that will be drawing interest is the merchandise. This morning the Disney Parks Blog unveiled some of the…
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Jurassic Park Star Lord Richard Attenborough Dead at 90
Actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur Lord Richard Attenborough has died at the age of 90. The British star appeared in countless films throughout his career and also earned Oscars for Ghandi, which he directed. Lord Richard Attenborough will forever be remembered on Geeks Corner as John Hammond in the original Jurassic Park. The man in…
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Star Wars Rebels Entanglement Short and Other Videos
As the premiere of Star Wars Rebels approaches at less than lightspeed, the good folks at Lucasfilm have released a few videos to wet fans’ appetite. The most recent video is a short entitled Entanglement. In it, Zeb trades in a scheduled meeting with Kannan to get the experience of facing a bunch of Storm…
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Holiday Sing-A-Long at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
Tickets went on sale today for the Annual Holiday Sing-A-Long at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. This family friendly event is a great way to join in on some Holiday cheer the weekend before Christmas. The event boasts a live orchestra, a full choir, and an absolutely breathtaking pipe organ that reaches…
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Running with Disney
Why in the World would anyone run over 13 miles for FUN?! Well… over 17,000 people continually sign up and participate in a single runDisney Half Marathon and, covering both coasts, there are 7 Half Marathons within the year to get in on. Some amazing athletes participate in ALL of them! Not only that, Disney also…
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Lou Ferrigno Interview – WWCC 2014
Lou Ferrigno is an American actor best known for his work as the menacing Hulk in the original 1977 TV show, The Incredible Hulk. Alongside actor Bill Bixby, Ferrigno was one-half of David Banner (aka Bruce Banner), who turns into the menacing green Hulk when angry. He has since starred in shows such as Sinbad of…
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Jason David Frank Interview – WWCC 2014
Jason David Frank is an American actor and martial artist who is best known for his portrayal of Tommy Oliver in the Power Rangers franchise. He first began the role in 1993 with the original Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers and subsequently transitioned into the follow-up series. When Disney bought the franchise in 2001, they approached Frank to reprise the role…
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‘Sofia the First: Holiday in Enchancia’ On DVD 11/4
Princess Sofia takes on a new adventure as she celebrates the holidays in Enchancia. On November 4, Sofia the First: Holiday in Enchancia comes to DVD. This DVD features five episodes: Holiday in Enchancia, Baileywick’s Day Off, The Little Witch, The Baker King and Four’s A Crowd. In addition to the DVD, a free light…
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Elsa
A new fan favorite at the Disneyland Resort is the Frozen pre-prade. Throughout the summer this pre-parade has been delighting fans of Frozen who don’t want to wait the multiple hours it takes to meet them at their location in Fantasyland. It also has become a fun and quick way to get photos of Elsa…
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Does Your Pet Dog Have a Disney Side?
Even your pet has a Disney Side, so why not show it off? Taking place on August 30 at Walt Disney World, Disney Side Dog’s Day will bring forth dogs dressed showing their Disney Side. Before the park opens, 101 pet dogs will make their trek into the Magic Kingdom. Not only will they be…
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Absorbing Man Cast for Marvel's Agents of SHIELD
The Absorbing Man, otherwise known as Carl “Crusher” Creel has been cast for the upcoming season of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. The villain will be played by Brian Patrick Wade (Teen Wolf) and will be appearing in the first episode of the season. This is a character that was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He…
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David Yates to Direct Harry Potter Spinoff Fantastic Beasts
He’s directed four Harry Potter films so why not direct a spinoff of the wizard series? That’s right, it is looking like David Yates will be directing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This is the first in a spinoff franchise of the original Harry Potter franchise and Yates is negotiating to direct it. J.K. Rowling is currently writing…
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Last Week to Enter the #Disneyland60Contest
As a part of the 60th Anniversary of Disneyland in spring of 2015, it is time to share some of your favorite photos from the year 2000 to the present, at the resort. By taking part in sharing your photos, you are also entered in the “Disneyland 60 Contest.” Winners will attend the Disneyland Resort…
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Anaheim Road Closures During 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
The 2014 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is soon approaching. Taking place August 29 through the 31, residents should be aware of road closures throughout the weekend. The City of Anaheim shared details on times and locations of road closures. Please remember to plan accordingly if traveling in the local area during these events. Best wishes…
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Pick the Empire or Rebellion with new STAR WARS: COMMANDER for iOS
A new game has been released by Disney Interactive and Lucasfilm today. Star Wars: Commander is a combat strategy game that is free to play. The game is being released exclusively on the iOS platform. Players will be able to choose to lead troops for either the Rebel Alliance or the Galactic Empire. The storyline…
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Disneyland’s New ‘Spoonful of Sugar’ Treat at Jolly Holiday Bakery Café
Disneyland’s Jolly Holiday Bakery Café has some new sugary items to satisfy your sweet tooth. For a limited time, starting August 22 through August 31, you can enjoy this adorable Spoonful of Sugar. With a chocolate caramel ganache, chocolate pastry cream and a sugar penguin on top, this is something that should not be missed.…
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Star Wars Rebels & Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. – Geeks Corner – Episode 347
Welcome to another week of Geeks Corner! There is a lot going on in the world of geek this week so let’s get to it! First off, Star Wars Rebels now has a premiere date and the geeks are excited! They geek out about what has already been seen from this upcoming TV show on…
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Agents of SHIELD Billboard Continues Mysterious Storyline
On Monday a new billboard appeared in a Hollywood intersection that continues to bring up questions about the future of now Director Coulson and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s second season. The billboard is the alien etchings that Coulson (Clark Gregg) was working on at the end of the first season. The question is… what does it…
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Mockingbird Joining Agents of SHIELD
Things just keep getting bigger and better with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. season two lineup. Between the continually growing cast of characters coming to the show and the thought that “it’s all connected,” there is going to be a lot to look forward to this fall! The newest tidbit was released yesterday by the shows…
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Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs Receives a Storyline
Disney Imagineer’s have released further details about the transformation of Walt Disney World’s Downtown Disney into Disney Springs. This location will have over 150 shops, restaurants and entertainment options to enjoy. Disney Springs will also tell a story, from the costumes to the building’s architecture. Check out the video below as Disney Imagineer, Theron Skees,…
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Elsa & Anna’s Boutique Coming to Disneyland's Downtown Disney
The popular Studio Disney 365 in Downtown Disney will soon be changing into Elsa & Anna’s Boutique this fall. As of August 25, the location will be closed as it magically changes into the new boutique, opening in mid-September. This location will be inspired by all your favorite Frozen characters such as Elsa, Anna and…
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Lion King – Walt Disney Records Legacy Collection Review
Though it’s been out for a couple of months now, I’m just getting around to reviewing the first installment of the Walt Disney Records Legacy Collection. The premier album is The Lion King, no doubt to celebrate the anniversary of the landmark film. This two CD collection, also featured on iTunes, is a great album.…
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'Star Wars Rebels' to Premiere October 3 with 'Spark of Rebellion'
The moment Star Wars fans have been waiting for now actually has been announced. Star Wars Rebels will be premiering on the Disney Channel on October 3 with a one-hour animated movie. The episode entitled Spark of Rebellion will then be followed 10 days later with the first season of Star Wars Rebels on Disney XD.…
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Disneynature's Bears – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Disneynature continues the tradition of telling nature’s stories. It is a tradition started by Walt Disney himself with the True Life Adventures. Now, with the help of narrator John C. Reilly, Disneynature tells the story of a family of bears. This takes place in the wilds of Alaska through the course of a year with…