Author: Mr. Daps
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Why Rian Johnson’s Controversial Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Good for Star Wars
Let’s face it, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is controversial. The level of controversy surrounding this movie most likely came as a surprise to director Rian Johnson and the good people at Lucasfilm. While the amount of negativity that has manifest itself from this movie might have been surprising, it also might not be entirely…
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Photo Gallery – Star Wars: The Last Jedi China Premiere
At the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at the Shanghai Disney Resort, stars Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley, along with writer/director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman, greeted fans at the China premiere of Lucasfilm’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI opened in U.S. theaters on December 15 and will open in Chinese theaters…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise Unveiled
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge still has quite some time before we are able to see what exactly it will look like, beyond what we can see in digital renderings and models. However, the merchandise surrounding this new land can already be seen. Originally shown at Star Wars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it is…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi – The Power of Porgs!
One of the most popular and divisive things to appear in Star Wars: The Last Jedi are those little bird things that are flying around Luke Skywalker at Ahch-To. To some, these creatures are the cutest thing since the Easter bunny. Others find them something entirely different. The porgs were created out of necessity. The inhabitants…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Comes to Disneyland
Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived in theaters and it now also has a presence in the Disneyland Resort at Star Wars Launch Bay. With the opening of the movie came an opening of new exhibits featuring ships and props from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. There are props and models that showcase both…
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Disney Announces Casting for ARTEMIS FOWL
DISNEY ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR “ARTEMIS FOWL” DIRECTOR KENNETH BRANAGH SELECTS EXCITING NEWCOMER FOR TITLE ROLE BURBANK, Calif. (December 20, 2017) —Disney announced today initial casting for the live-action adaptation of “Artemis Fowl,” which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Branagh and Judy Hofflund. The search for an actor to play Artemis Fowl…
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Time for the Jedi to End? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 812
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the bulk of the show is based on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The geeks give a spoiler-free assessment of this new Star Wars movie. The geeks dig into many different facets of this movie and how it fits within the larger Star Wars universe. The geeks also share some…
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“Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” now available on Digital SD/HD, Movies Anywhere
Today, Disney is celebrating the digital release of OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE starring the voice cast of Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell and Jonathan Groff. The digital copy of Olaf’s Frozen Adventure will also add six classic Disney shorts to your holiday digital collection. Take a look at the special Olaf clip below as well…
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Disney Magic Merges with Magic of Mother Nature on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a plethora of experience to be had for guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort. One must-do attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the Kilimanjaro Safari. This ride aboard a jeep takes guests into the heart of Africa to see the different animals and habitats that they can be found in.…
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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Panel Reveals New Details About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
During a panel at Star Wars: Galactic Nights guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were given the treat of hearing new details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Opening at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2019, this new land will allow guests to visit the Star Wars galaxy in a completely immersive way.…
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The Last Jedi and Disney Buys Fox – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. A bulk of the stories focus on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Also covered this week includes DuckTales, Disney acquiring 21st Century Fox, and the updates to Star Wars Launch Bay at Disneyland ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Last Jedi and Disney Buys Fox –…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review
A good soundtrack tells a story. It picks the listener up from where they are at and transports them to somewhere different. Through the notes and melodies it stimulates the imagination and the heart in a way that only music can do. A good soundtrack should make the listener feel something. For decades the music…
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Fear Box is Full of Fun with Star Wars: The Last Jedi Cast
Fear Box is when someone puts their hand into the side of the box without being able to see what’s inside. They then have to touch whatever is hidden inside of this box… and it can definitely cultivate a healthy sense of fear. This is a game that has been played in youth groups in…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Strong with the Force – Spoiler-Free Movie Review by Mr. DAPs
Star Wars is once again back again on the big screen. In Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the continuation of the Skywalker saga finds Rey search for answers with her newly discovered powers. The Resistance finds itself up against the First Order with the odds not in its favor. Star Wars: The Last Jedi picks up…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review (Spoilers) – DAPs Magic Reports
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is now in theaters! On opening night, team DAPs Magic returned from seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi and headed straight to the studio to share their thoughts. Here is there first thoughts in this very spoiler filled review of the newest Star Wars film. What did you think of…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger To Delay Retirement to 2021
Bob Iger has announced that he will be delaying his retirement again. This comes as part of a deal for Disney to acquire major elements of 21st Century Fox. Because of the complexities of this deal, Iger has extended his contract to 2021 to oversee the acquisition. Bob Iger succeeded Michael Eisner as the CEO…
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Christmas Time is Here – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 811
Welcome to the annual Christmas episode of GEEKS CORNER! There is a lot going on in this expanded episode that includes Christmas geek gift tips, the Iron Cookie competition, a conversation with Adam (he’s a puppet but he doesn’t know that), a wrap battle, and of course the annual musical number. Throw in a gift…
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Photo Gallery – Star Wars: The Last Jedi European Premiere
Tonight in London, stars Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro were joined by writer/director Rian Johnson and producers Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman for a walk down the red carpet where they greeted enthusiastic…
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DUCKTALES: WOO-OO! – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Scrooge McDuck and his nephews are back! In this new DuckTales dvd, nothing seems to be going particularly right for Scrooge, Donald, and the boys. However, they discover that family really is the key to both happiness and success when they end up going on an adventure to lost city of Atlantis! For fans of…
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Disney•Pixar’s UP Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in New Experience!
Disney•Pixar’s UP is getting a new presence in the Disney Parks. Today it was announced on the Disney Parks Blog that Russel and Dug from UP will be coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. They will be appearing in a new show that will be arriving in the spring of…
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THIS is the Droid You’re Looking For This Christmas!
Ahead of Star Wars: The Force Awakens the geek community (well everyone) went crazy for a BB-8 droid released by Sphero. Now, ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi there are a few more options beyond just BB-8. First off, R2-D2 has arrived on the scene and can be operated right from an app in…
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Disney Adds Two New People to Board of Directors
The Disney board has nominated two new people to join its ranks. Oracle CEO Safra Catz and Francis deSouza, president and CEO of biotechnology firm Illumina Inc. will be joining the board on February 1st. Catz said in a statement to the Los Angeles Time that she looks forward to working with the board in continuing its rich…
