Category: Geek News
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First Thoughts on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
This last weekend, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to members for previews and parties before its official opening to the public on September 22, 2026. The museum is located on 13 acres of Exposition Park and is the realization of the dreams of George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. It “explores how images move…
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Beyond the Cards: The Heart, Art, and Community of Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is more than just cards. Recently, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, this was demonstrated by Greg Tito of Ravensburger. Greg, the Ravensburger team at D23, and Disney Lorcana fans/players showed how there is so much more than cards or a card game to this game. There is beautiful…
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open to the Public on September 22
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has an opening date. It will be open to the public starting September 22, 2026. This a museum, the first of its kind, that is dedicated to showcasing the universal tradition of storytelling through images. The museum is founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. It traces visual storytelling…
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and TASCHEN Present an Epic Journey Through Visual Storytelling
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and TASCHEN present a sweeping exploration of the images that have shaped the way we imagine, remember, and understand the world. Published on the occasion of the Museum’s inaugural exhibition and opening on September 22, 2026, this extraordinary project unfolds across a sumptuous two-volume edition as well as two…
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Bryce Dallas Howard to Host Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams at Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl has announced that Bryce Dallas Howard will be hosting this year’s John Williams concert. Called Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams, this concert will be presented on the weekend of September 4, 5, and 6 at the Hollywood Bowl. David Newman will conduct the three concerts. The following post…
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Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek to Release Book About His Time at Disney
Bob Chapek was the short-lived CEO of The Walt Disney Company from February 2020 through November 2022. This marked the end of a three-decade career with the House of Mouse. This fall, he will be releasing a memoir that includes his time at Disney. Called Behind the Castle Walls: My Thirty Years at the Happiest…
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Bob Iger is Buying the Lakers
Just a year after the Los Angeles Lakers were sold by longtime owners Jerry and Jeanie Buss to Mark Walter, former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner are purchasing the team. The sale is said to be for 12.5 billion dollars. Walter, who also owns the Los Angeles Dodgers, is seeing his financial…
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Skywalker Grill Coming to Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles
On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Los Angeles will welcome a new dining destination with the debut of Skywalker Grill, the signature full-service restaurant atop the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Designed by Rockwell Group and operated by Rhubarb Events & Hospitality Collection, part of Oak View Group (OVG), Skywalker Grill draws inspiration from the welcoming spirit of George Lucas’ legendary…
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‘Star Wars: Detours’ Coming to Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
San Diego Comic-Con always has a lot of exciting news coming out of it. It might be a bit surprising to some that some of the most exciting news has come from a museum. That is, until it is revealed that this is the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. This museum, which was founded by…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: Wilds Unknown
We are back for another episode of Let’s Learn Lorcana! Mr. Daps is continuing his journey into the trading card game, and while he’s still figuring out the ropes, Ravensburger just sent over a massive blue PR box filled with goodies from the Wilds Unknown set! This incredible release introduces Pixar characters into the Lorcana…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: The Collection Starter Set
Join Mr. Daps as he embarks on a brand-new adventure into the magical world of Disney Lorcana! While the team has been covering the news and card reveals for years, today Mr. Daps is finally biting the bullet, opening up his very first box, and learning how to actually play and collect the game. In…
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Frank Oz Returns to the World of Puppetry with New Webseries
It has been quite some time, but Frank Oz has returned to the world of puppetry… just not The Muppets. However, there is cause for Muppets fans to be excited. A new series of shorts called Judge Boing Boing has arrived on YouTube. Along with the three episodes being released, two interviews with Frank Oz…
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Stage Nine to Host ‘An Exclusive Skywalker Vineyards Tasting & Star Wars Celebration’
Star Wars Day, or May the 4th, is almost upon us! There are a lot of things to be excited about this year for Star Wars fans. There is a new Star Wars movie with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland will be getting new characters as its timeline expands. Disneyland…
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‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Title Revealed by Mel Brooks
Spaceballs is getting a sequel, and it isn’t getting the name that originally had been suggested: Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money. Instead, the film will be called Spaceballs: The New One. The news was revealed by Mel Brooks in a video that was released by Amazon MGM Studios. In the video, Brooks stops…
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Star Wars Actress Ashley Eckstein and Baseball Great Husband Releasing Books in Tandem
Actress Ashley Eckstein lent her voice to Ahsoka Tano in multiple Star Wars series. David Eckstein, her husband, is known for his contributions in the world of baseball and was even a World Series MVP. Soon, both will be authors. Today, it was announced that this September, both Ashley and David Eckstein will be releasing…
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Real-Life WALL-E Appears on ‘Adam Savage’s Tested’
Last year, WALL-E stopped by the Pixar Place Hotel for a day of exploring and magic making. This comes ahead of the beloved robot’s arrival on the Disney Adventure as part of its entertainment lineup. While this was the real WALL-E, another version of the robot has been made by droid builder Matt Hobbs. This…
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Trailer Released for ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’
A new trailer has been released for Paul McCartney: Man on the Run ahead of its debut on Amazon Prime on February 27, 2026. The documentary takes a look at McCartney’s life after The Beatles as he started his next band, Wings. The documentary is directed by Morgan Neville and includes music and footage that…
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GUIDE: How to Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for Free in 2025
For many, there is no better Christmas classic to watch each year than A Charlie Brown Christmas. In recent years, the Peanuts programs have all been available to Apple TV subscribers. However, for those who aren’t subscribers, there is still a chance to see Charlie Brown learn about the meaning of Christmas. A Charlie Brown…
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open September 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, announced it will open to the public on September 22, 2026. This new cultural institution—architected by Ma Yansong of MAD, with gardens designed by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA—is in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. George Lucas first announced on January 10, 2017 that the…
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Martin Scorsese to Host Conversation About Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at New York Comic Con with Artists JR, Boris Vallejo, and Julie Bell
New York Comic Con is coming up this weekend. One of the panels at NYCC will give a look at what is coming when the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles. This panel will be a conversation that includes insights on the impact of visual storytelling. It will also give a sneak…
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The Beatles – Anthology Music Collection (2025 Edition) Now Available for Pre-Order
The Beatles – Anthology Music Collection (2025 Edition) is arriving for consumers to enjoy later this fall. However, this collection is now available for pre-order. The Anthology will see the additional release of Anthology 4 for LP, CD, and digital music packages. This will include 13 previously unreleased demos and session recordings, along with other outtakes that had already…
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Remastered ‘Jaws’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Released
50 years ago, viewers in theaters were first terrified by what was in the water and heard the iconic musical score from John Williams when they first saw Jaws. Now, as this first summer blockbuster celebrates 5 decades since it was first released, the soundtrack has been remastered and re-released. The soundtrack is available on…
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‘Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical’ Heading to Apple TV+ This Summer
A new musical Peanuts special, ‘Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical,’ is coming to Apple TV+ this summer!
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Sesame Street Finds New Home on Netflix
Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends in the all-new Sesame Street on Netflix, bringing joy and learning to children worldwide.