Category: Geek News
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Amazon Purchasing MGM Studios For $8.45 Billion
Once upon a time, think of MGM Studios being connected with another company and one might of thought of The Walt Disney Company with Disney’s MGM Studios at Walt Disney World. Today, that changed with the announcement of an acquisition of MGM Studios by Amazon. Amazon is purchasing MGM Studios, one of Hollywood’s remaining historic…
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Check Out Groot Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before!
A few weeks ago the internet went crazy when Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro brought out a real lightsaber at the end of the presentation. At the same event, members of the media also witnessed a two-and-a-half-foot Groot walking on his own. Matthew Panzarino was on hand to see this incredible bit…
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The Dream of a Train and a Boat, Two Stories Looking for Happy Endings
Before I was born, my grandpa built a houseboat with my grandma, mom, and uncles. This boat, named Puff, was the culmination of years of dreaming and led to years of happy memories. Decades before in the 1950s, Grandpa had been a commercial fisherman in the San Juan Islands and even ventured to Alaska once!f…
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Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days to Explore Legacy and Impact of Beloved Show
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days was announced by Whoopi Goldberg today on The View. This two-hour documentary will be chronicling the creation of a Black family on Sesame Street. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days will broadcast on ABC on Monday, April 26, at 8:00/7:00C. Whoopi Goldberg Announces Sesame Street: 50 Years of…
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Her Universe Now Accepting Submissions for The Her Universe Fashion Show
Today Her Universe announced that they are now acceptation submissions for the Her Universe Fashion Show. This year, the Her Universe Fashion Show will be virtual and streamed on July 23, 2021. This will be a part of Comic-Con@Home this year. Designers can submit up to 3 designs that are inspired by anything that is…
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Her Universe Unveils New Disney Alice in Wonderland Collection
Fans of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland who also love Her Universe are in for a treat today. Her Universe has released a new Disney Alice in Wonderland collection! The collection includes shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, shoes, leggings, and more. There is also a Cheshire Cat union suit. The full collection can be found on heruniverse.com. On the…
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Former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde Named Experience Architect for Virgin Galactic Holdings [Updated]
Joe Rohde is a name that most Disney fans initially equate with incredible worlds built for The Walt Disney Company. Throughout the course of his four decade career with the company, he helped bring to life Disney’s Animal Kingdom and then later Pandora – The World of Avatar. He also was instrumental with Disney’s Aulani…
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Jon M. Chu Set to Direct Wicked Movie Adaptation
Jon M. Chu is set to be the new director for the theatrical adaptation of Wicked. Chu recently had to leave the Willow series for Disney+ that he had been expected to direct. With his schedule open again and Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry departing from Wicked, the opening was there for Chu to take the helm. Chu confirmed…
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SPAMALOT Musical is Being Made Into a Movie!
It’s not dead yet. First, it was a movie, then it was a musical, and now it is going to be a movie musical. Spamalot has been acquired by Paramount Pictures and intends to make a movie out of the popular Broadway musical. Spamalot is a comedic telling of the story of King Arthur and his knights…
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CHOC Spreads Holiday Cheer with Deck the Halls Event
On Wednesday, December 9th, 2020 the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) had a wonderful event to spread holiday cheer to its patience. Deck the Halls was a virtual celebration for the patients of CHOC. Throughout the course of the event, goody bags were delivered to patients. There was also a special virtual celebration that…
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5 Reasons to Attend CHOC’s Drive-In Movie Night this Wednesday
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, CHOC will be hosting a drive-in movie night. During the course of the evening, two movies will be shown, The Nightmare Before Christmas and Spider-Man: Homecoming. Tickets are available for one or both for those who wish to attend. However, this drive-in movie night is about more than just seeing…
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A Disturbance in the Force – New Documentary Coming in 2021 on Star Wars Holiday Special
Next year a new documentary will be released that will dig into one of Star Wars’ most infamous programs. Yesterday, on Life Day, it was announced that there will be a new documentary focused on the making of the Star Wars Holiday Special. It was released between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Since then, George Lucas…
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CHOC Announces Drive-In Movie Night in December! [Updated]
Today CHOC has announced that it will be hosting a drive-in movie night on Wednesday, December 2. This is a first of its kind fundraising event for CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) and will have limited space! This special drive-in evening will give guests the opportunity to see The Nightmare Before Christmas or Spider-Man: Homecoming. Both movies…
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Join the Interest List as “LIVE FROM THE SPACE STAGE: A HALYX STORY” Comes to Free Drive-In Theater
Just two months ago, Live from the Space Stage: A Halyx Story hit YouTube to fans’ delight. Whether you’ve seen it before or want to watch it again, you can get on the standby list for free tickets to a showing of the film at a drive-in theater on October 28! You can also be…
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Captain Pike, Spock, and Enterprise Returning to CBS All Access in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
“You asked, we listened. It’s happening” Ethan Peck, who portrays Science Officer Spock said in a video released by CBS All Access. This is part of an announcement of a new Star Trek show based on the years that Captain Pike commanded the Enterprise. This is approximately ten years before Captain Kirk would command the…
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While Staying at Home, There is More Than One Way to Show off a Love of DuckTales!
Like so many people right now, Nathan Hatton has found himself sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike many people, Nathan also happens to have several woodwinds lying around the house. He also, like so many of us, has a profound love of DuckTales! Add to that some free time due to staying at…
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#DAPSnDRAGONS Episode I: The Hub Recap!
Last week we started a Dungeons and Dragons campaign or as we like to call it, DAPS n Dragons! We find ourselves in the land of The Kingdom in Hub, a small town along the central roads. We meet the Goliath Cleric Alden, played by Blue, coming into Hub who notices a memorial of the…
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife Release Date Delayed Due to COVID-19
Changes keep coming to the entertainment industry as COVID-19 continues to have a global impact. Recently, both Marvel Studios’ Black Widow and Disney’s Mulan were postponed to later release dates because of the Coronavirus. With the theaters all being closed, this really didn’t come as any surprise. Now, future movies are also getting new release…
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Sir Patrick Stewarts Announces Free Access to Star Trek: Picard and CBS All Access
For those who have been wanting to watch Star Trek: Picard but haven’t wanted to pay for CBS All Access, there is good news! Sir Patrick Stewart announced via Instagram and Twitter that CBS All Access is offering a month free of the streaming service through April 23rd. This means that fans will be able…
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DAPs Magic Guide to the 2nd Annual Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena
The Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena returns to delight guests of all ages for a second year in a row from Saturday, December 28 – Monday, December 30, 2019. The 3-day open air festival is one of the best new ways for Southern California locals and visitors to celebrate the end of the…
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Thanks for Change – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1005 (#476)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks start with a recap of their Halloween adventures. Then they pivot and talk about their expectations for Frozen 2, which now has tickets for sale! Over at Disneyland, more details have come out about the entertainment being offered during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort.…