Category: Geek News
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Forest Whitaker in Negotiations for Star Wars: Rogue One
Forest Whitaker is in negotiations to be in Star Wars: Rogue One, the first anthology film in the Star Wars franchise. Variety is reporting that the actor is getting set to join the film that will tell the story of a group of Rebels who steal the plans for the Death Star. The film currently…
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Marvel Comics News June 8 – June 14 2015
Just when you think the Secret Wars are over, there are more series premiering for readers. But, two of the most exciting stories ever done in Marvel history rage on for fans’ enjoyment. Age of Apocalypse and Civil War are sure to be hits. Elsewhere are some fun books coming out. One series aren’t even…
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Happy Birthday Donald Duck! – Geeks Corner – Episode 436
Happy Birthday Donald Duck! it’s hard to believe that you are already 81 years old! This week on Geeks Corner, we must give a hat tip to our favorite duck and wish him all the best. It also is a week full of chatter about the Tony’s, Jurassic World, American Hogwarts, and we cannot forget…
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J.K. Rowling Confirms American Equivalent of Hogwarts
J.K. Rowlings has confirmed the existence of an American equivalent of Hogwarts. In a conversation with fans on twitter, the Harry Potter author didn’t just stop with the confirmation. She also indicated that more will be revealed about this previously unknown school in the upcoming movie Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. When asked what the…
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Top Chefs Come Together For The 11th Annual Phoenix Cooks!
iHeartMedia Phoenix will celebrate the end of summer with the most anticipated culinary event of the season, the 11th Annual Phoenix Cooks. Cool off this Labor Day at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa and enjoy amazing food and drink on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Phoenix Cooks will bring top Chefs from around the Valley…
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Phoenix Comicon 2015 Recap
Greetings Geeks and Geekettes! It has been a week since Phoenix Comicon concluded and I really do feel it took me that long to process the event and recover. Having spoken to several people who attended Phoenix Comicon this year, the vibe definitely felt different. The layout was different, several attendee favorites were not present,…
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Marvel Comics News June 1 – June 7 2015
Ladies and gentlemen, we may finally be at the end of Secret Wars! This week had only one featured series in the news about Secret Wars. The bigger news is the announcement of what the Marvel Comics Universe will look like in the aftermath of Secret Wars. My favorite elements shown in the images below…
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6th Annual Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival Returns to Pepsi Amphitheater
The 6th Annual Flagstaff Wine & Food Festival, presented by Findlay Toyota and produced by R Entertainment North, returns to Pepsi Amphitheater (@PepsiAmpFlag, www.Facebook.com/flagstaffamp) Sat., June 7, 1-5pm. The signature fundraiser for Friends of Coconino County Parks, the event delivers guests the singular experience of sampling imported and domestic wine, craft beer and savoring culinary…
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Official Poster & Trailer of Dreamwork’s ‘Bridge of Spies’
Get ready for an exciting thriller! Bridge of Spies, starring Tom Hanks, features the story of James Donovan, your typical lawyer who ends up in the middle of a crisis. Directed by none other than Steven Spielberg, be ready for an action packed film. To get you pumped for the upcoming film, check out this…
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Think Jurassic World’s Indominus Rex is too Scary? Check out the Lego Version Instead
Jurassic World will soon be terrifying dinosaur fans globally when it hits the big screens. However, for some, the dinosaurs are just a bit too much. That’s where Lego steps in. It is releasing a new Lego Jurassic World game that will take players on a journey through all of the Jurassic Park movies. As it turns out,…
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Check Out Marvel’s New Broadcast Spot for Ant-Man!
Marvel has released a new broadcast spot for Ant-Man. In it, there are some new scenes and also some scenes that have been shown before. Take a look: The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.”…
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It’s Disneyland’s 60th, Now What!?- Geeks Corner – Episode 435
Disneyland’s 60th has arrived and now is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort. After all the craziness of the 24 hour day and media event, it’s time to start looking at some of the other elements of Disneyland’s Diamond Celebration. This week on Geeks Corner, that is exactly what happens… along with some other…
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Marvel Comics News May 25 – May 31 2015
This week has more with Secret Wars, the Marvel Universe reboot. For those who are fans of the X-Men’s past, there are some series that will hit at home. Both of these are some of my favorite times of X-Men, and I’m sure I’ll be reading them soon. A Guardians of the Galaxy tale of…
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Time to Geek Out About Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary! – Geeks Corner – Episode 434
Disneyland is celebrating it’s 60th Anniversary. Things began with a big 24 hour Disney day kicking off Disneyland’s 60th Anniversary. This Diamond Celebration has new decorations, new costumes, new merchandise, and new shows. This week, the focus is mainly on the new entertainment that has come to the Disneyland Resort for the 60th anniversary. Here…
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Marvel Comics News May 18 – May 23 2015
This week in Marvel Comics news, it seems that all the Secret Wars saga is starting to come to a close. In its place will be an All-New Marvel, as the teaser image below shows. The news of the Secret Wars comics takes up the whole week, and it is really shaping the new universe.…
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Tomorrowland Inspired Epcot Background Wallpaper
I’m a sucker for a fun wallpaper, especially when it’s inspired by something else. With the recent release of Tomorrowland, I’ve loved the special title and credit graphics that were developed. Tomorrowland the movie has ties to the area of Disney theme parks with the same name. But, it also has ties to another theme…
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S.O.S. Part 1 / 2: Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD S2E21/22 – Review
Okay, Agents, this is the two-hour finale of our show. No new episodes until after Summer. Longest Summer EVER! So let’s jump right into it: S.O.S. (Finale) Recap We pick up immediately after the last episode – Jiaying collapses, telling Skye that Gonzales wants to exterminate all Inhumans, and that it’s a war – Skye…
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Marvel Comics News May 9 – May 17 – 2015
This week in Marvel Comics updates featured more on Secret Wars…that very present event in Marvel history. Previews include a look at if Spider-Man and Mary Jane remained married. Others look at much more alternative worlds that have zombies and monsters and Mrs. Deadpool!? But before that is about one of my favorite things to…
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Disney Film Spot: Saludos Amigos
War changed the creative environment at the Walt Disney Studios in 1942. When America officially entered World War II, the army began occupying the studio, creating a tension that made it hard for the artists to work together harmoniously. After all, many of the artists were young men, eager to join the war effort. Add…
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Stylish Comic Book Storage
Recently I have worked on a small project of both sorting through old comics and finding a new way to store them. The common way of storing comic books is to get boxes from a local comic book shop and throw them all in by whatever organization that seems fit. It is a good way,…
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When Hinges Creak in Doorless Chambers – Geeks Corner – Episode 432
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a TON going on to geek out about. We had fun taking a look at the Hatbox Ghost in the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. The Muppets are getting a reboot and a new trailer has been released (see it here). D23 Expo announcements have been made. And…
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The Muppets – Official Trailer for TV Show Has Arrived
ABC has released a trailer for the television reboot of The Muppets. This show will be coming to ABC this fall. Take a look at the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJkusicBa4 The Muppets return to primetime with a contemporary, documentary-style show. For the first time ever, a series will explore the Muppets’ personal lives and relationships, both at…
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Embark on New Mission in Season 3
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be returning for its third season this fall and frankly, there are a lot of different directions the show could go at this point. A small tease towards where the show will be going has been released via the season three synopsis which says: Director Phil Coulson (Clark Gregg) embarks on…
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Agent Carter Season Two: New Adventures in a New Place
Hayley Atwell’s Peggy Carter will continue to save the world with the renewal of Agent Carter. It appears that she won’t be saving the world from New York City, however. Take a look at what the season description reveals about the Agent Carter’s newest set of adventures: Dedicated to the fight against new atomic age threats…