Category: Geek
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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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Calling All Puppeteers!
If you’ve had puppeteering or performing experience, then this is the program for you. As a part of their 2015 Diversity Puppeteer Training Initiative, The Jim Henson Company will be auditioning talents and puppeteers to participate in their eight-week workshop next month and be a part of their troupe. Participants should have prior experience in…
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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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I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story – A Review
Caroll Spinney’s story is that of romance, of overwhelming joy, emotions, beauty, and most of all, innocence. For those too young to remember a time before the Tickle-Me-Elmo craze, Big Bird ruled supreme. The break-out star of Sesame Street and a towering icon of 20th century Americana, Big Bird represented something beautiful and joyous in…
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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…
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ABC Announces When The Muppets Will Be on TV
ABC has announced the lineup for its slate of TV shows this fall, it includes when the new Muppets show will be airing. The Muppets will be hitting the airwaves on Tuesday nights at 8:00. This will be pushing back Fresh off the Boat to 8:30. Then at 9:00, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. will be returning.…
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Galavant Returns! ABC Renews Musical Series for Second Season
ABC has renewed the musical comedy Galavant for a second season. The series, starring Joshua Sasse was a wacky short-run show that told the story of a knight pursuing his love… while she was pursuing other things. The show had a quirky appeal but was by no means popular. It did attract some fun guest stars that…
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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter Renewed by ABC
Fans of the Marvel television shows Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter can breath a sigh of relief. ABC has renewed both of the television worlds that add depth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe between movies. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. got off to a rocky start with Season One but after the events of Captain America:…
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Kermit & The Muppets Gets Greenlit by ABC For TV Reboot
MUPPET NEWS FLASH: It may not be easy being green, but today it is good to be green. The Muppets are making their way back to where it all began: TV. ABC has officially given the green light for a new Muppet television show. This show will be more adult and in the form of…
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Scars – Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD S2E20: Review
Alright, this is the Ultron fallout episode, let’s see how it affects our SHIELD. Scars – Recap Opening shot of Sam Koenig sleeping under Star Wars sheets, and choosing robot socks and a special SHIELD badge. Coulson meets him after his plane lands and we learn that this is a year ago when “Sky Shop”…
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New Ant-Man Poster Released by Marvel
A new Ant-Man poster has been released by Marvel. It showcases more of the cast of the next Marvel movie to be released. This comes after a new trailer was unveiled before Avengers: Age of Ultron last weekend. The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the…
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Mr. Holmes Tells His Story His Way in New Trailer
The deerstalker… I’ve never worn one. Sherlock Holmes is returning in Mr. Holmes, this time played by Ian McKellen. However, this is a much older Sherlock Holmes and much less glamorous version than has been portrayed of late. And Mr. Holmes is on a quest to solve his final mystery and tell his story more…
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Meet Captain Phasma – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
There has been quite a lot of conversation and speculation about the “chrometrooper” that has been circling the internet ahead of official information about this character from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Now, thanks to Vanity Fair, there will be more to talk about. First off, it turns out that the “chrometrooper” is actually a trooper…
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Design Director Doug Chiang Shares His Thoughts About Working on Star Wars: Episode I & II
As most of us are still in the Star Wars celebrating mode after May the fourth and now with Revenge of the fifth, we would like to share with you an interview from Doug Chiang. Doug was the Design Director for Star Wars: Episode I – A Phantom Menace and Star Wars Episode II – Attack Of The…
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‘Indiana Jones’ Sequel Confirmed for the Near Future
With Disney acquiring that of Lucasfilm, that meant much more than just Star Wars. In addition to the lineup was also the rights to Indiana Jones. In a recent article from Vanity Fair, president of Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy, briefly touched on the film. Keeping the story alive of the adventurous Indiana Jones is key. In her…
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New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Photos Revealed
Today will be a day long remembered by Star Wars fans. Star Wars Day has a lot to celebrate and look forward to. Lucasfilm made it even more special with the release of several photos and a behind the scenes video from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens set. First release was the new…
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May the 4th Be With You!
May the 4th Be With You! Today is a special day for Star Wars fans. This Star Wars “holiday” is both fun and a bit silly. This year, the 4th seems even more special as we have a lot too look forward to in the Star Wars universe. We have a new season of Star Wars Rebels…
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Guide to Avengers: Age of Ultron – Easter Eggs and Comics Comparison
Avengers: Age of Ultron is a movie jam packed with a lot of characters and a lot of little references and easter eggs. Here’s a guide to what you can find in the movie, and even how some things correspond to the comics. BUT, KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS WILL SPOIL SOME THINGS OF THE…
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Avengers: Age of Ultron – Review by Mr. DAPs
One of the most anticipated movies of the year has to be Avengers: Age of Ultron, and it is in theaters now. In it, Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man ( Robert Downey Jr.), Thor ( Chris Hemsworth) the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) return to save the world. This…
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Dirty Half Dozen – Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD S2E19: Review
Well, this is it! The last episode before another shockwave tears throughout the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then one more episode before the “two hour finale”. Which means two weeks until a major cliffhanger that will drive you crazy for a week. But for now, let’s focus on the present. Dirty Half Dozen – Review We open…
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Jurassic World Avengers – Geeks Corner – Episode 430
Welcome to this week’s Geeks Corner! It’s the week of Spider-Goat!? Apparently, according to Johnny 5. This is the week of Avengers: Age of Ultron so there is a lot to talk about in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disneyland also announced its lineup of events for the May 22nd it’s 60th Diamond Anniversary Celebration. The…