Category: Geek News
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One Door Closes – Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD S2E15: Review
Okay, Agents. So half this episode takes place in a flashback to the day SHIELD fell at the end of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. In the spirit of clarity and stylishness, I’m going to put the flashbacks in italics so we all can keep track of which story we’re talking about. Good? Good. One Door…
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What if Disney-Pixar did Star Wars? Fan Made Disney-Pixar’s X-Wings Answers This Question.
What if Disney-Pixar were to explore what happened a long time ago in a galaxy far far away? Big Gee Studio decided to answer this question comedically by creating a parody trailer for a Star Wars X-Wing movie inspired by the creators of Cars and Planes. Disney/Pixar’s X-WINGS Movie Trailer The trailer is accompanied by this…
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Star Wars: Kanan – The Last Padawan #1 Review
Marvel Comics has expanded the Star Wars Universe with their recent offerings of comics. One that is one of the best additions (to me) is Star Wars: Kanan which had the first issue released this week. The comic will unveil the history of Kanan, who is one of the star characters of Star Wars: Rebels…
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High Tech Love Explored in Artoo In Love
Let’s face it, love isn’t easy… especially if you are one of the most famous and outspoken droids in the universe. That’s right, I’m talking about Star Wars’ R2-D2 and his quest for love. This amorous quest takes place on the beautiful streets of San Francisco as the beloved astro mech struggles with his romantic endeavors.…
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Tomorrowland Marvel Universe – Geeks Corner – Episode 426
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week Mr. DAPs, Johnny 5, and Hayley the Hatter have a lot going on as there is a lot of Tomorrowland news, Marvel Universe Live stuff to talk about, Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival, and even a new Geek of the Week! Here’s a rundown of what is covered in this…
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Disney's Tomorrowland – "The One"
“The future is running out.” He thinks you can fix the future. More of the setup for what Disney’s Tomorrowland will really be about has been unveiled in a brief trailer called “the one.” In it, Frank (George Clooney) attempts to recruit Casey (Britt Robertson)to come to the future and change it. Take a look…
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Jurassic World – New Attraction TV Spot
A new TV spot has been released for Jurassic World. In it, a new attraction is unveiled that predictably leads to chaos. This spot, while short, definitely gives a look at the ‘villain’ of Jurassic World… and she looks terrifying! Steven Spielberg returns to executive produce the long-awaited next installment of his groundbreaking Jurassic Park…
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Meet Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch – Marvel's Avengers: Age of Ultron – Featurette 1
Marvel has released its first featurette for Avengers: Age of Ultron. This video introduces Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch with some commentary by Elizabeth Olsen and Aaron Taylor-Johnson where they share about their characters. There are also some interesting plot details revealed in this quick video. Meet Quicksilver & the Scarlet Witch – Marvel’s Avengers: Age…
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Disney Film Spot: Fantasia
Fantasia is an interesting film in that it came right after Snow White and Pinocchio and set out to be so different from the usual Disney product that nobody really knew what to make of it. An entire feature-length film devoted to classical music? Coming off the Great Depression and in the midst of World…
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Love in the Time of Hydra: Marvel's Agents of SHIELD S2E14 – Review
Love in the Time of Hydra: Recap We begin with our old friends Ward and Agent 33 enjoying a nice breakfast together at some diner. When another patron gets up to leave, the two rogue agents hold up the place and take the man captive because he is going to fix Agent 33’s face. He…
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Hawkeye Steps Up In Avengers: Age of Ultron
In a set visit by Extra, some small details were released about Avengers: Age of Ultron. When the Avengers return on May 1, they will be facing perhaps their greatest foe yet… one that was created by one of their very own. One of the heroes who will be fighting for Earth’s freedom will be…
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Culinary Cameo- Chef Justin Beckett
Greetings Foodies! Welcome to our newest Culinary Cameo! Today’s interview is with my local food hero, Chef Justin Beckett, owner of Beckett’s Table and Southern Rail. You might remember Beckett’s Table from my Arizona Restaurant Week review. I was fortunate to meet him at Devoured Phoenix. After embarrassing myself by volunteering to peel eggs with…
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Marvel Reveals More With Secret Wars
Marvel Comics has a huge event this year in the form of Secret Wars. This multi-comic event will be resetting the Marvel Comics universe. Not a whole lot is known about it, save for some information that has been in promotional material and interviews. What will be fun is that Marvel will take some beloved…
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Idris Elba Eyed as Villain for Star Trek 3
It appears that Idris Elba is being eyed as the villain for Star Trek 3. Sources are telling Variety that the English actor is in talks for the yet to be identified role. According to Variety, the rumors are that Elba would be playing a Klingon. This would be consistent with other rumors that have…
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Marvel's Civil War Rages On
Whose Side Are You On? CIVIL WAR #1 Returns to the WARZONES! This July! New York, NY—March 23rd, 2015— The war never ended. This July, the battle rages on as this deadly conflict escalates to new heights in CIVIL WAR #1 – a new Secret Wars series this July! Blockbuster creators Charles Soule (Inhuman, Death…
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Spring Has Sprung – Geeks Corner – Episode 425
Spring has sprung at the Disneyland Resort…and the rest of Southern California (perhaps not everywhere else though). With the coming of spring, we’ve also done some rearranging and changing in the Corner. This is the first of several changes that will be coming to Geeks Corner, nothing insanely big but we think it’ll make for…
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TIE FIGHTER Offers Battle View from Imperial Perspective
Star Wars fans have probably dug into just about every scenario and discussed every angle of Star Wars imaginable. Some, however, taking things beyond discussion and bring these topics to life. This is exactly what animator Paul Johnson did. He spent the last four years creating an anime-inspired Star Wars battle… from the perspective of…
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Russo Brothers to Direct Avengers: Infinity War Movies
The Russo Brothers are set to to take the helm from Joss Whedon for Avengers: Infinity War movies. The directors of Captain America: The Winter Soldier will now be really making their mark in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Joe and Anthony Russo’s next project in the MCU is to direct Captain America: Civil War. This…
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5 Tips For Social Media Meetups at Disney
5 Tips For Social Media Meetups at Disney – by Jessica Prell by Jessica Prell Oh my gosh! There’s an instagram/tumblr/twitter/disney-fan-club/dapper meet up this weekend and I’m SO. EXCITED. TO. GO! I need to figure out what to wear! How should I do my hair!? Will it be hot? O.M.G What if @Mrdaps is there?!…
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John Williams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens Score to be Recorded in Los Angeles
For the first six Star Wars films, the scores were recorded at Abbey Road Studios (yea, that place The Beatles liked to record) under the baton of John Williams in London, England. He also wrote these iconic works of music. Star Wars: The Force Awakens will still have John Williams writing the music and conducting…
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Crowds Flock to CityScape Phoenix for Check, Please! Arizona Festival
Greetings Foodies! Welcome to my recap of the Check, Please! Arizona Festival. The event took place yesterday, Sunday March 22nd 2015 at CityScape in downtown Phoenix Arizona. The event is in its third year and featured 25 restaurants and beverage purveyors. Among them were Frashers, Switch Wine Bar, Durant’s and Cowboy Ciao. In addition to…
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Smokejumpers Grill Now Open at Disney California Adventure's Grizzly Peak Airfield
Today Grizzly Peak Airfield opened its first location in the newly re-themed area: Smokejumpers Grill. This quick serve dining location now serves Bacon Cheddar Burgers, Grilled Chicken & Jack Sandwiches and Chili Cheeseburgers to name a few of the options. The decorations showcases the work of the California Forest Service as it fights forest fires. Grizzly Peak Airfield replaces…