Tag: Star Wars
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A Fantasmic D23 Expo! – Geeks Corner – Episode 642
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the focus is mainly on the events surrounding the 2017 D23 Expo. This includes the movie news that came out of the weekend. It also covers many of the announcements from the Disney Parks and Resorts Panel. There is a lot of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and of course…
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Lots of Movies, Disney Parks & Resorts, & Fantasmic! – D23 Expo Day Two
The second day of the D23 Expo was a very eventful day around the world of Disney… or should I say galaxy? There was a lot going on today but let’s just focus on the biggest events, shall we? Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film The first was the Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film…
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D23 Expo Gives Fans A Look At Upcoming Games With Level Up! Panel
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 15, 2017 – Today, during a presentation at D23 Expo 2017, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media revealed new details about the biggest games in its upcoming slate, and offered first-looks at never-before-seen digital experiences. Hosted by YouTube stars JackSepticEye and Strawburry17, the presentation included discussions with developers from Star Wars™ Battlefront™, KINGDOM HEARTS III,…
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Line-Up of Experiences Coming to Disney Parks and Resorts Announced At D23 Expo
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 15, 2017) – Today at D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced an extraordinary line-up of brand new attractions and experiences coming to its parks and resorts around the world as it continues to revolutionize the guest experience, starting from before guests even arrive for a Disney vacation to the…
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Disney Legends Ceremony Kicks of 2017 D23 Expo
The 2017 D23 Expo kicked off with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company throughout the years. It included many different categories of contribution that ranged from many different disciplines found within The Walt Disney Company. It…
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Star Wars Themed Land Model Unveiled at D23 Expo
Fans visiting the D23 Expo this weekend are in for a treat. A newly unveiled model of the Star Wars themed land is on hand. This will give fans a much closer look at what they will experience when it opens in 2019. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the model during a…
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Independence Day for the Redhead – Geeks Corner – Episode 640
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Happy Independence Day! This year to celebrate the Fourth of July the geeks decided to film a show and dress patriotically on a really warm set! The show starts off with a discussion about the return of Rey to Star Wars. She is appearing in the first Star Wars: Forces of…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ ‘Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away’ Adds Rey
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away went on a brief hiatus recently. With it’s return came a new face. Rey has joined the show that takes place on the Center Stage. Bringing legendary moments to life from the Star Wars galaxy, this show features characters that include Chewbacca, Darth Vader, R2-D2, BB-8 and more!…
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Rey is Back in Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Episode Sands of Jakku
Daisy Ridley is reprising her role as Rey in the Star Wars galaxy and you can watch it today. No, there is no early release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Instead, there is the Star Wars: Forces of Destiny episode Sands of Jakku. At just under three minutes, this short gives a deeper look…
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Ron Howard Takes Over Directing Duties for Han Solo Movie [UPDATED]
Ron Howard is the new director of the Han Solo movie. After the dismissal of the Han Solo movie directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller there was a lot of speculation over who would replace them. The time for speculation was short. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the official announcement should come out this morning.…
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Disneyland Summer Fun – Geeks Corner – Episode 638
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we celebrate summer at Disneyland! Before talking about Disneyland though, it’s time to talk Pixar and Star Wars! The Han Solo movie is searching for new directors. The old ones were fired by Lucasfilm. The geeks discuss who should replace them for this Star Wars movie. Who would you…
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Lucasfilm and Han Solo Directors Part Ways
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, directors of the Han Solo stand alone movie, have been removed from the film by Kathleen Kennedy. According to sources to the Hollywood Reporter, the two directors clashed with writer Lawrence Kashdan. Kasdan, who also wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, wrote the script for…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 6/19 – 6/23/17 Featuring Disney Legends Awards
Happy Father’s Day! I’m glad to have a new round of Marvel news this day because it was my dad that first introduced me to comics. He had a Captain America, Spider-Man and Green Lantern comic he handed down to me and would take me to comics shops every week for new comics. With that,…
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Geeks Guide to Gifting: Father’s Day Edition
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and that means it’s time to find the perfect, geeky gift. If you’re anything like me, I love giving gifts, and I especially love giving geeky ones! I tend to get my dad Star Wars gifts, because there are always awesome ones out there! The hardest part is…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Unveils “A Galaxy of Stories” Pavilion at D23 Expo
WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS UNVEILS “A GALAXY OF STORIES” PAVILION AT D23 EXPO, JULY 14–16, 2017 Guests Will Get a Sneak Peek at the Much-Anticipated Star Wars-themed Lands Coming to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios BURBANK, Calif. – June 8, 2017 – Showcasing the creative process of bringing new Disney park experiences to…
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At 40 Years The Force is Stronger Than Ever With Star Wars
40 years ago today a trumpet fanfare heralded the arrival of not only a new movie, but a completely new movie-viewing experience. As the big yellow letters scrolled up the screen and then a space battle then replaced them, the galaxy was changed forever. Viewers watching Star Wars on that opening night not only found…
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Vanity Fair’s Star Wars Photos Give Bigger Glimpse Into Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Vanity Fair is continuing its tradition of sharing amazing Star Wars photos both on the cover and inside with a new collection of photos taken by Annie Leibovitz. This tradition started in 1999 with a photo session ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Now it continues with photos of the cast…
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Star Wars Turns 40: A Reflection
On May 25, 2015, the phenomenon that is Star Wars celebrates its 40th birthday. The world was exposed to A New Hope, and our culture was changed. Swords could be made of light, man-made creations could be larger than moons, and the paragon of goodness was given a new name: Jedi. But at the core…
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Ariel and Lin-Manuel
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is a very special episode of Geeks Corner as it is our producer Tyler’s last week as a single man. This weekend, he will be marrying the love of his life and member of the Geeks Corner family Hayley the Hatter! This week’s episode has other news beyond that.…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 5/15 – 5/19/17 Featuring Rogue One and Mace Windu
This Is The Droid You’re Looking For: Announcing STAR WARS: ROGUE ONE – CASSIAN & K-2SO SPECIAL #1! Duane Swierczynski and Fernando Blanco bring you the epic adventures of Cassian Andor and K-2SO New York, NY—May 19, 2017—Cassian Andor and his reprogrammed Imperial security droid K-2SO have a partnership that rivals the closeness of…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 5/8 – 5/12/17 Featuring Darth Vader
The Dark Lord of the Sith Rises! Your New Look at DARTH VADER #1 Charles Soule & Giuseppe Camuncoli Bring You Darth Vader as You’ve Never Seen Before! New York, NY—May 11, 2017 — The most fearsome villain in the entire galaxy returns for an all-new series — Prepare for DARTH VADER #1! This June,…
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Geek Eats: Thermal Detonators – A Star Wars Inspired Recipe
The Star Wars galaxy is a very large place. It is filled with lots of dangerous people with dangerous weapons. One of the most dangerous weapons that is easily carried (and now easily consumed) is a thermal detonators. With the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Geeks Who Eat thought it would be fun to create…
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Geek Eats: TIE Striker Appetizers: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Inspired Recipe
In honor of Star Wars Day, today we’d like to share with you a recipe that is inspired by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This recipe not only looks awesome, it is delicious as well! This dish recreates the TIE Striker, a variant of the TIE Fighter seen flying over the skies of Scarif…
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May the Fourth Be With You! – DAPs Magic’s 10 Favorite Star Wars Videos
Happy Star Wars Day! Today is the day we celebrate anything and everything that is Star Wars. With the recent Star Wars Celebration Orlando and the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi, it is a great time to be a fan of the Force. DAPs Magic has been covering Star Wars for years. To celebrate this…