Tag: Movie
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, An Out Of This World Look at Family – A Review by Caitie Bear
This week, everyone’s favorite group of galaxy-protectors returned to the theater for Volume 2 of the beloved franchise. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 comes 3 years after the original. The story focuses primarily on Star-Lord and his father he has always longed to know who comes back into his life. Quality Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 carries over many…
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5 Reasons Why Empire Strikes Back Might Be The Best Star Wars Movie
Star Wars is iconic. It transcends the film genre to be a genre in itself. We all have our favorite Star Wars film. Many, like me, have The Empire Strikes Back as their favorite Star Wars film. What makes it so special? Here are 5 reasons why… Roller Coaster Story Like the title says, this…
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Details Emerge For Mulan Live Action Movie From Director
Niki Caro, director for Mulan and currently promoting her film The Zookeeper’s Wife, was asked about the upcoming Mulan live action film. One of the things that has emerged is that this will not be a musical. Many on the internet are a little saddened that they won’t hear the iconic I’ll Make a Man Out of…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 3/6 – 3/10/17 Featuring X-Men and Inhumans
The Inhumans Take To The Stars – Your First Look at ROYALS #1! New York, NY—March 6th, 2017 — A myth from the future. A quest to the farthest stars. A legend written across galaxies. This April, the Inhuman royal family departs on an odyssey to save their race in ROYALS #1 – the brand-new…
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Casting Call For Live Action Aladdin Reveals More About Upcoming Film
A casting call for the roles of Aladdin and Jasmine has gone out for the Guy Ritchie directed film. The upcoming movie falls in with all the current and in production new Disney movies that adapt once animated films into a live action setting. The roles of Aladdin and Jasmine have singing required and dancing…
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The Stars Come Out for Beauty and the Beast World Premiere
The world publicity tour for Beauty and the Beast continued in Hollywood with a red carpet event that celebrated the World Premiere of this live-action remake of a beloved animated classic. Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Audra McDonald, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, director Bill Condon and composer Alan Menken took a stroll down the red…
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Beauty and the Beast Enchanted Tea and Be Our Guest! Experiences Available in Beverly Hills
The SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills is offering an exclusive Beauty and the Beast themed afternoon tea and menu tasting at restaurants there. The afternoon tea is offered at Trés by José Andrés. The Put Our Dishes To The Test 10 course tasting menu is offered at The Bazaar by José Andrés. The tasting menu…
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Red Rose Taverne Open For Delicious Beauty and the Beast Inspired Meals at Disneyland
Village Haus in Disneyland’s Fantasyland has been transformed into a restaurant inspired by the past and upcoming Beauty and the Beast film. The inside and outside has some received a small makeover to give some environment from the movies. Roses are seen throughout the restaurant, both out and in. After all, it is called the…
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Learn to Tell Stories Like Pixar Does
Pixar has had over two decades of captivating storytelling. The films they have produced have touched hearts and created characters that have become household friends. It’s been a running joke that their films are about giving feelings to items and creatures that we don’t think normally have emotions. But, their stories have much more to…
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Black Panther, Beauty and the Beast, and Parades – DAPsCast Episode 51
Mr. Daps, Mikey, Annie, and Murray are together on this week’s episode. In it they comment on the recent start of production for Black Panther and overall status of Marvel movies. Also the continuation of live action Beauty and the Beast discussion advances. Since the Main Street Electrical Parade is back at Disneyland they discuss…
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3 Reasons Why Marvel Should Do Completely Stand Alone Films
The other day I was reading some commentary on Marvel Studios films and it was pointed out that some of the characters have similar backgrounds, but different approaches to life. In particular, Ant-Man and Hawkeye are both the only fathers currently in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which puts them in a vulnerable state for their…
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Josh Groban to Release Original Song “Evermore” from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” Soundtrack
ACCLAIMED SINGER/SONGWRITER JOSH GROBAN TO RELEASE ORIGINAL SONG “EVERMORE” FROM DISNEY’S “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” SOUNDTRACK PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2017) – Multi-platinum international recording artist and songwriter Josh Groban has recorded an all-new original song, “Evermore,” for Disney’s live-action “Beauty and the Beast.” The song will appear in the film’s end credits as…
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The Last Jedi – Geeks Corner – Episode 617
Welcome to a very unique episode of Geeks Corner! This week Murray gets a new job as he runs a lemonade stand… sort of. While he attempts to sell lemonade, the Geeks talk about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Disneyland’s Main Street Electrical Parade, Lunar New Year, and a very rainy Disneyland day! This is all…
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8 Biggest Movie Annoyances
There are two things movie geeks love more than anything else: Movies, and complaining about movies. I myself enjoy/loathe many aspects of the moviegoing, and am more than happy to get in to heated debates over the cinema experience. Still, there are a few common things I find nearly unforgivable, that leave me shaking my…
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Marvel’s Doctor Strange on Digital HD Feb. 14 and Blu-ray Feb. 28
Marvel’s Doctor Strange will soon be available to watch at home on Digital HD and Blu-Ray this coming February. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch in the title role, this is the origin story of the Master of Mystic Arts. After a horrific crash, Dr. Stephen Strange finds himself rethinking who he is and what he will be doing…
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The BFG – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
In The BFG, ten year old Sophie is an orphanage taken by a giant to the land of the giants. However, her presence attracts unwanted attention from giants who aren’t as friendly as the one who took her. This sets her and BFG (big friendly giant played by Mark Rylance) on a quest to defeat…
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Pete’s Dragon – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Pete’s Dragon is back, but a little bit different than you remembered if you saw the 1977 Disney musical version. In this modern day Pete’s Dragon there is still a young boy named Pete (Oakes Fegley) and a dragon named Elliot. Elliot happens to be green and that’s about where most of the similarities stop. Instead of being…
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Moana – Is It Worth Seeing?
If you haven’t seen Moana by now (I know, since it came out so long ago), I promise I won’t spoil anything for you. It has opened to rave reviews and is on the way to have a huge intake at the box office for opening week. But, is it really worth seeing? Let’s see……
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Moana, Rogue One, Beauty and the Beast – Expectations Game – DAPsCast Episode 42
Danie, Mr. Daps, and Murray play the “Expectations Game” for Moana, Star Wars: Rogue One, and Beauty and the Beast. They share what the expect these movies will be like.
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Disney Releases New Beauty and the Beast Poster
Disney has released a new poster for it’s upcoming live-action film Beauty and the Beast via Emma Watson’s facebook page. The poster is for Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic Beauty and the Beast. The film, which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life in a stunning, cinematic event, is…
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Donald Glover is Lando Calrissian in Upcoming Han Solo Star Wars Stand-Alone Film
Today Lucasfilm announced that Donald Glover will be playing Lando Calrissian in the upcoming Han Solo Star Wars stand-alone film. The film, which is being directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will find Glover joining Alden Ehrenreich who will play Han Solo in this film. Glover has had a very successful career as an actor, award-winning…
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Why IMAX 3D Will Be The Way To Watch Doctor Strange
Last night I had the opportunity to see 15 minutes of IMAX 3D footage of the upcoming Doctor Strange. The day before I saw it in a fairly regular 3D screen at Disney California Adventure. I got a little pumped up seeing it at DCA. I was chomping at the bit for tickets after seeing…
