Tag: Star Wars Episode IX
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The Rise of Skywalker & Skittles – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 929 (#447)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks mix Skittles and gravy… for better or worse. They also talk about Star Wars Celebration and the new teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. They also geek out about the Disney+ details that were released this last week. This also includes…
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The Rise of Skywalker – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. This week there are a lot of headlines to cover. Many of them revolve around the Star Wars news coming out of Star Wars Celebration. There are also updates from Disney Parks, Disney movies, Disney+, and more! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! Let us know…
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Cast and Crew Share About Making Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Star Wars Celebration
This morning the title and first trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX was released during a panel dedicated to the movie at Star Wars Celebration. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, it began with a funny yet heartfelt opening. During his opening, he shared that his friend J.J. Abrams invited him to visit the Episode IX set.…
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Galactic Goodbyes – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share all the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there were a lot of goodbyes to be had. Star Wars: Episode IX wrapped shooting and the cast said goodbye to the end of an era of bringing Star Wars back to the silver screen. In sadder…
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Super Trailers – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 919 (#437)
Welcome to this week’s episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, things kick off with talk about the Super Bowl. Well, the trailers that appeared during the Super Bowl! This year there were trailers released for Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel, and Toy Story 4. After a lengthy conversation about these, that include reference to The Lord…
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Adult Disneyland? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a lot of ground to cover. The Disney and geek headlines begin with news that adult beverages will be served in Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This will be in both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and also Disneyland. The reactions to this are mixed.…
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An Incredible Disney Difference – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 848
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks had to get creative due to some computer glitches. However, this didn’t stop the geekiness and they came to the corner. The show starts off with a discussion about this last weekend’s CHOC Walk in the Park. All three geeks participated in it and feel strongly about…
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Matt Smith Heading to A Galaxy Far, Far, Away as He Joins Star Wars: Episode IX Cast!
Doctor Who and The Crown fans who also happen to love Star Wars have reasons to rejoice. Matt Smith is joining the cast of Star Wars: Episode IX. The news came via Variety which reported that Smith’s role will be significant. This news comes from sources who tipped off Variety on this casting news. They…
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Return of the Director – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week, we cover the top Disney and geek headlines. This week things lead off with a silly old bear. Christopher Robin is now in theaters. The world premiere was held at Walt Disney Studios. It included the dedication of Stage A to the Sherman Brothers. Roger…
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J.J. Abrams Shares Photo as Star Wars: Episode IX Begins Production
Star Wars: Episode IX began production on August 1, 2018. The last of the Skywalker saga, Abrams will be completing the newest trilogy of Star Wars movies. As production began, J.J. Abrams shared on social media a photo from the set. In the caption, he shared his different emotions about starting this movie. Bittersweet starting…
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The Bug’s Land Challenge – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 844
Welcome to a very warm episode of GEEKS CORNER! The heat wave continues and the geeks are ready to brave it to geek out with you! This week there is quite a lot to cover and the geeks get right into it, after geeking out about cats. Then they move on to Star Wars: Episode…
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It’s a Deal! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot going on in the world of Disney. Things start off with the news that Disney will be purchasing Fox. Star Wars: Episode IX has announced casting news. Also in Disney movie news, Kim Possible is going live-action and a first photo has been released.…
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Cast Announced for Star Wars: Episode IX as Production Begins August 1
The cast for Star Wars: Episode IX has been announced ahead of production beginning on August 1st. The movie, being directed by J.J. Abrams will see the return of multiple characters. This includes the newer cast that has come to the new trilogy. There also will be familiar, and perhaps unexpected, faces coming to the…
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John Williams to Compose Score for Star Wars: Episode IX
John Williams will be returning to compose Star Wars: Episode IX. In a recent interview with Variety, Williams confirmed that he and J.J. Abrams have spoken and he will be writing the music to the next movie in the Skywalker Saga. “I would very much like to complete that,” Williams told Variety. John Williams has…
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Halloween Time, Coco, Star Wars, & More! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
There is quite a lot going on in the Disney and Geek community. This week on Great Moments with Mr. DAPs there is news on Star Wars, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Disney-Pixar’s Coco, and the passing of a Disney Legend. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode and also learn something. Please take…
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The Chosen One – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 650
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a LOT of Star Wars news to discuss. With J.J. Abrams taking the helm of Star Wars: Episode IX, there are now new thoughts and theories. The geeks also talk about their experience seeing Muppets Take the Bowl! Disney’s live-action Aladdin cast has been announced and shown.…
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Star Wars: Episode IX Has a Writer and Director: J.J. Abrams
Star Wars: Episode IX now has a writer and director. J.J. Abrams will be taking over both of these duties. This comes after the departure of Colin Trevorrow from the film. The announcement was made this morning on StarWars.com and also on various Disney and Star Wars social media platforms. Here is the announcement made…
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I Have a Bad Feeling About This – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 649
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a LOT of Star Wars to talk about. Star Wars: Episode IX has lost Colin Trevorrow as its director. Star Wars Force Friday II was this last weekend and a lot of cool things came out, including PORGS! The geeks geek out about the Porgs and show…
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Colin Trevorrow Out as Director of Star Wars: Episode IX
Today Lucasfilm released a statement on StarWars.com that Colin Trevorrow is no longer directing Star Wars: Episode IX. Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually chosen to part ways on Star Wars: Episode IX. Colin has been a wonderful collaborator throughout the development process but we have all come to the conclusion that our visions for…
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Frozen 2, The Lion King, and More Disney Movies Get Release Dates!
Disney has announced the release dates for quite a few movies including Frozen 2, The Lion King, Star Wars: Episode IX and more! The announcements should have a little bit of something for everyone. Frozen 2 The sequel to the hit animated feature will be coming to the big screen on November 27, 2019. This…
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Let’s Get Dapper at Disneyland
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is extra special as the geeks celebrate World Penguin Day! If you have watched Geeks Corner for any extended period of time, you know that he absolutely loves penguins so this is a perfect holiday to celebrate on Geeks Corner. This week there is a lot going on in…
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Disney Announces Release Dates for Star Wars: Episode IX and Indiana Jones Movies!
Today the Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm announced the release dates for two highlight anticipated movies:Star Wars: Episode IX and the next Indiana Jones movie. Colin Trevorrow will be directing Star Wars: Episode IX. It will be released on May 24, 2019. This will conclude the newest Star Wars trilogy. Harrison Ford will be returning to…
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Rian Johnson to Finish Star Wars Trilogy
J.J. Abrams may be direction Star Wars: Episode VII but it appears that it will be the beginning and the end of his Star Wars career (for now). Disney and Lucasfilm have brought aboard Rian Johnson to both write and direct Star Wars: Episode VIII and Star Wars: Episode IX. Johnson is known for the…