Category: Geek News
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Marvel Shares New ‘Captain America: Civil War’ #TeamCap Posters
In just a few short months, Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War opens in theaters. On Monday, six brand new posters were released in part of the film’s ongoing campaign. These posters highlight a few of the characters set to take the side of Captain America. #TeamCap character posters include Captain America, the Winter Solider, Falcon, Scarlet Witch,…
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‘Star Wars’ Tsum Tsum Retell ‘A New Hope’
We have all heard of those adorable Disney Store and Disney Park plushies called Tsum Tsum. Some of your favorite characters are transformed into the tiniest of stackable collectibles. Every now and then, Oh My Disney creates videos incorporating Tsum Tsum and their original movie plot. The latest addition is that of Star Wars: A New Hope. Check…
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ANA’s BB-8 Themed Jet to Begin Flight Routes March 27
Japan’s largest airline, ANA, has shared the date for the upcoming inaugural flight of their BB-8 themed jet. The BB-8 ANA JET (Boeing 777-300) will begin its international routes this March 27. After unveiling the aircraft in a ceremony on March 27 at Osaka’s Itami Airport, where the special livery was applied, the aircraft will…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Heads to Blu-Ray this April
Mark those calendars! Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released this coming April on Digital HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. The box office breaking and legacy continuing film, Force Awakens, can soon be yours to own. On Thursday, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger, announced the big release during The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of…
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Harrison Ford Provides New Details on Upcoming Disney Parks ‘Stars Wars’ Experience
Noted a while back, the public was informed that the one and only Harrison Ford would share some very exciting details on the new Star Wars themed lands of Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios park, during ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60.” On Sunday, we finally got that chance! With new themed attractions,…
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: A Sneak Peek
There’s magic in the air at Universal Studios Hollywood. Beginning April 7th, 2016, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open the gates of Hogsmeade and beyond to the Muggle population on the west coast. As they gear up to welcome the public at large, a select few non-magical folk had the opportunity to walk,…
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Disney Recipes: Icy Pop Cocktail – Disney Dream
The Disney Dream recently had some enhancements added to its magical experiences. While much of this magic involved new spaces and new experiences, there were also some menu additions. One of these additions quickly became a favorite for guests. The Icy Pop Cocktail is an adult drink that is now offered in Pink: Wine and Champagne…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Debut New ‘Star Wars’ Nighttime Spectacular
Breaking waves on Friday morning, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park of the Walt World Disney Resort will get an all new Star Wars themed “nighttime spectacular.” A brand new stage show, firework display and more will debut. Disney Parks Blog shared the new history making entertainment lineup. Here is a look at what guests can expect in the…
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Battle Aboard the Lady Washington
The Lady Washington has appeared on the screen several times including Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Star Trek: Generations, and even ABC’s Once Upon a Time. When not appearing on screen, the Lady Washington makes her home in Aberdeen, Washington. Since being commissioned in 1989, the Lady Washington is “Washington State’s Tall Ship Ambassador.”…
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The Adventurous ‘LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales’ Soon to be Available on DVD
In just a few short weeks, LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales, will hit shelves. When the world of Legos and Star Wars join forces, who knows as to what will happen! The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Begins Filming & Adds to Cast Lineup
Can you hear the excitement? Star Wars: Episode VIII has officially begun filming. On Monday, it was announced that the film’s principal photography began at Pinewood Studios in London. The latest film in the franchise has been written by Rian Johnson, who is also set to direct the film. Episode VIII will have many returning faces such as Mark…
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Disney XD to Premiere New LEGO ‘Star Wars’ Animated Series this Summer
The world of Legos and Star Wars have collided once again. This time, it’s on the small screen. Soon, Disney XD will have a brand new animated series. This summer, LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures will debut. According to Oh My Disney, the show will surround the lives of the Freemakers. Freemakers are known as a…
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ALEX AND ANI to Debut ‘Star Wars’-Inspired Collection at Disney Parks
Looking to add your passion for the Star Wars franchise into your wardrobe? If that is a yes, you are in luck as ALEX AND ANI is set to release a brand new collection. Disney Parks Blog has shared that Star Wars-inspired bangles will debut at Disney Parks on February 15. Coming in two finishes (RAFAELIAN…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Debuts New TV Spot & Shares Twitter Emojis
Sunday’s Big Game brought out a variety of memorable commercials. Even more so, audiences had the chance to see a little bit more of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. Right before the big kick-off, Marvel’s latest TV spot showed the strong feud between Iron Man and Captain America. If you happened to miss the 30 second…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to Pass $2 Billion Globally
February 5, 2016, marks the 50th day of Star Wars: The Force Awakens being out in theaters. With the revival of the franchise, the film broke numerous box office records both domestically and globally. The film which was directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt, is in the running for five Academy Awards…
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The Muppets Light the Lights Again!
The Muppets are on a brief winter hiatus but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to be excited about. As they gear up to return from their winter break next week, The Muppets have taken to YouTube with a new video of an old favorite. This new take on the theme song from the…
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ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ to Include ‘Star Wars’ Themed Land Details from Harrison Ford
So far, we as guests of Disney Parks know very little of the soon to be Star Wars themed lands. From the brief insight we all saw at the past D23 Expo, it left us with many questions. Some of those questions are about to be answered. According to Entertainment Weekly, ABC’s special, The Wonderful World of…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ & ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ Receive New Release Dates
As fans of the Star Wars franchise rejoice over the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a new release date for the eighth installment has just been issued. In a press announcement on Wednesday, Star Wars: Episode VIII will launch into theaters on December 15, 2017, instead of the planned May 26, 2017. The eighth film is…
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Star Wars Rebels Mid-Season Trailer Starts Connecting Dots
Star Wars Rebels has been on a brief winter hiatus but that hiatus is about to end. When the show returns to Disney XD on January 20, there will be a lot of connections between this animated show and the greater Star Wars universe. The new mid-season trailer gives a glimpse at some of the connections…
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Kylo Ren Soon to Greet Guests at Disney Parks
“I will fulfill our destiny…I will finish what you started!” Oh we know those lines very well from a certain popular Star Wars: The Force Awakens character. Spoiler Alert: Kylo Ren will soon greet guests at Disney Parks. Both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are about to obtain a little bit more of…
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88th Academy Award Nominations Include Pixar, Lucasfilm & More
The nominations are in! As we approach the 88th Academy Awards on February 28, 2016, the full and complete list of nominations have been revealed. Even more so, The Walt Disney Company has been placed in the running for several awards. Let’s check them out. ANIMATED FEATURE FILM Anomalisa Boy and the World Inside Out Shaun…
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Watch Sherlock: The Abominable Bride on Masterpiece on PBS
This Friday fans of the BBC show Sherlock will be able to watch its special Christmas episode The Abominable Bride simultaneously on PBS and also at pbs.org/masterpiece. This episode isn’t the start of the fourth season of the hit show but will give fans their Sherlock fix while waiting another year. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride will…
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‘Force Awakens’ Smashes Box Office Record Thursday with $57 Million
Thursday evening, Star Wars fans across the nation headed into theaters for the long-awaited Force Awakens. With the film’s official release on December 18 here in the states, many bought their tickets way in advance, dating as far back as October. Even more so, some audience goers camped outside of theaters weeks in advance. Star…
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The Force Has Awoken: Spoiler-Free Musings on the New Film
We did it, everybody. We made it to Episode VII. Around the world, it was as if millions of geeky voices cried out at once, and were suddenly silenced (by the opening crawl, that is). First things first, there are NO SPOILERS in this writing, in keeping with ol’ Uncle Mark’s request. Loose lips sink…