Tag: Star Wars
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2017: What a Year! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. This is the final edition for the year 2017 and Mr. DAPs shares some end of the year stories and also some highlights for the year. We hope you have a very happy New Year and we look forward to sharing Disney and geek news with you…
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Why Kelly Marie Tran is the Most Normal Star You’ll Ever Meet
When Kelly Marie Tran walked the red carpet for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, she stole hearts around the world. While seasoned actors remained poised as the walked, Kelly was crying, excitedly stumbling over her answers, and hugging her castmates. Some could argue that this was the exact moment she became the breakout star of The Last…
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Star Wars Legend John Williams is Now Writing a Theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story
As more details come out about Solo: A Star Wars, it just appears to be getting better and better. The movie, which stars Aiden Ehrenreich as a young on Solo, is now being directed by Ron Howard. John Powell is set to write the score for the movie. However, in a recent interview with Variety…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Takes Lucasfilm Deal Past Sale Price
There is a lot of news in the Star Wars universe since Disney purchased Lucasfilm five years ago. The $4.06 billion price tag at the time was a big number but now as Star Wars: The Last Jedi pushes towards making $1 billion itself, the investment by Disney in Lucasfilm is definitely paying off. It…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round-Up: Her Universe – Star Wars
Her Universe has become an increasingly popular line of clothing amongst females who enjoy Star Wars, Disney, Marvel, and other studio franchises. I will say, that shopping for licensed merchandise has gotten better over the years, as designs have gotten much cuter and are more stylish and comfortable. Her Universe is constantly coming out with…
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runDisney Hiatus – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 4
As we continue the countdown of the top 5 stories of 2017 (the first can be found here), this story was something that built up over time… RunDisney Races RunDisney has had half marathons, and even a marathon for over two decades now. Where it started with one weekend of races, it’s grown to having…
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Star Wars and Avengers Trailer Hype – 2017 Top 5 Disney Stories – Number 5
It’s top 5 Disney stories countdown time! Coming in at number 5 it’s all about the hype. And specifically it’s the hype around the Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Avengers: Infinity War trailers. Anticipation The stories are not so much about when the trailers landed, but the lead up to them. The Force Awakens…
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2017: The Year of the Mouse – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 813
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This is the final episode of 2018. The geeks share their top moments of 2018. This includes top moments from movies, theme parks, and also the show. Join the conversation with this show in particular as the geeks talk about the past in 2017 and the future in 2018. We hope you enjoyed…
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Disney Hits $6 Billion at the Box Office… Again!
The Walt Disney Company has hit $6 billion at the box office again this year. This makes it the only company to do so twice. This milestone was reached with a nice push from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Last year, Disney set the record of hitting $6 billion and became the first company to…
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There’s Magic in the Star Wars – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another news report from the DISNEY Reporter. This week the Disney and geek news range from Star Wars to the stars above Disneyland. There is also some movie news, theme park news, and more! Watch Mr. DAPs share the news and then comment on your thoughts about these stories. Stories Covered in this…
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Why Rian Johnson’s Controversial Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Good for Star Wars
Let’s face it, Star Wars: The Last Jedi is controversial. The level of controversy surrounding this movie most likely came as a surprise to director Rian Johnson and the good people at Lucasfilm. While the amount of negativity that has manifest itself from this movie might have been surprising, it also might not be entirely…
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Photo Gallery – Star Wars: The Last Jedi China Premiere
At the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at the Shanghai Disney Resort, stars Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley, along with writer/director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman, greeted fans at the China premiere of Lucasfilm’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI opened in U.S. theaters on December 15 and will open in Chinese theaters…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise Unveiled
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge still has quite some time before we are able to see what exactly it will look like, beyond what we can see in digital renderings and models. However, the merchandise surrounding this new land can already be seen. Originally shown at Star Wars: Galactic Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it is…
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Which is the Best Hyperspace Mountain? – DAPs Magic Rankings
With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge being still a couple years away, the Disney parks have still been riding on the popularity of the movie saga with an overlay of Space Mountain at several parks. Hyperspace Mountain puts guests in the middle of a battle of Jakku which takes place after Return of the Jedi. The…
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Remembering Carrie Fisher – The Legacy of a Princess
This weekend, Carrie Fisher’s last performance hit theaters with Star Wars: The Last Jedi. After 40 years, our time growing closer to Princess Leia has come to an end, as we lost Carrie Fisher last year. Since Star Wars originally hit theaters in 1977, Carrie has served as a trailblazer for the entire industry and has left behind…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi – The Power of Porgs!
One of the most popular and divisive things to appear in Star Wars: The Last Jedi are those little bird things that are flying around Luke Skywalker at Ahch-To. To some, these creatures are the cutest thing since the Easter bunny. Others find them something entirely different. The porgs were created out of necessity. The inhabitants…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Comes to Disneyland
Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived in theaters and it now also has a presence in the Disneyland Resort at Star Wars Launch Bay. With the opening of the movie came an opening of new exhibits featuring ships and props from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. There are props and models that showcase both…
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Time for the Jedi to End? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 812
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, the bulk of the show is based on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The geeks give a spoiler-free assessment of this new Star Wars movie. The geeks dig into many different facets of this movie and how it fits within the larger Star Wars universe. The geeks also share some…
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The Last Jedi: The Good and the Bad (SPOILER HEAVY!)
All right, it’s been a bit since The Last Jedi dropped, but just in case you haven’t had the chance to see the latest Star Wars film… I want to begin by saying that I loved this film, but even the best movies aren’t without their flaws. I’d like to point out what I see…
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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Panel Reveals New Details About Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
During a panel at Star Wars: Galactic Nights guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were given the treat of hearing new details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Opening at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort in 2019, this new land will allow guests to visit the Star Wars galaxy in a completely immersive way.…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Review
A good soundtrack tells a story. It picks the listener up from where they are at and transports them to somewhere different. Through the notes and melodies it stimulates the imagination and the heart in a way that only music can do. A good soundtrack should make the listener feel something. For decades the music…
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Fear Box is Full of Fun with Star Wars: The Last Jedi Cast
Fear Box is when someone puts their hand into the side of the box without being able to see what’s inside. They then have to touch whatever is hidden inside of this box… and it can definitely cultivate a healthy sense of fear. This is a game that has been played in youth groups in…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Strong with the Force – Spoiler-Free Movie Review by Mr. DAPs
Star Wars is once again back again on the big screen. In Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the continuation of the Skywalker saga finds Rey search for answers with her newly discovered powers. The Resistance finds itself up against the First Order with the odds not in its favor. Star Wars: The Last Jedi picks up…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Review (Spoilers) – DAPs Magic Reports
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is now in theaters! On opening night, team DAPs Magic returned from seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi and headed straight to the studio to share their thoughts. Here is there first thoughts in this very spoiler filled review of the newest Star Wars film. What did you think of…