Tag: Star Wars
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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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Watch Mark Hamill Surprise Fans on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change
Imagine having some fun, reciting some classic Star Wars lines…and the legendary Mark Hamill is your surprise co-star. Well, that happened to a few lucky fans, as seen in the video below — and it’s all in support of Star Wars: Force For Change‘s latest fundraising campaign. You can now enter for the chance to win the grand prize in Star Wars: Force for Change and…
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Unwrapping the Presents of Disney Movie-Based Attractions
As a kid, I loved Indiana Jones. I loved the adventures, the music, and our daring hero who wasn’t afraid of danger, only snakes. The only problem was that I had never seen the movies. Now, my lack of movie knowledge is nothing out of the ordinary for me. Growing up, I had never seen most…
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Star Wars Celebration 2017 – DAPsCast Episode 60
Murray and Mikey discuss the highlights of Star Wars Celebration 2017…while at Star Wars Celebration. They recap the big announcements and what it’s like to be at the convention.
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D23 Expo 2017 to Share Future of Walt Disney Studios, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, & Disney Parks and Resorts
GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, PIXAR, MARVEL, STAR WARS, AND WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS AT D23 EXPO 2017Fan-Favorite Events, Including the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, Plus a New Concert by Alan Menken, Take Center Stage in the 6,800-Seat “Hall D23” Venue at the Anaheim Convention Center. BURBANK, Calif., April…
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Dark Side Half Marathon and Flower and Garden – Walt Disney World Trip Report
Walt Disney World turned to the dark side with the second Dark Side Half Marathon weekend. Many gathered and ran through a few of the parks and the roads around them. The racers start the weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where check in and the Expo are held. Check-in was held…
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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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Disneyland: It’s All About the Experience
Recently I had the good, or perhaps not so good, fortune to be arrested by the First Order while I was strolling through Tomorrowland at Disneyland. I had heard of this happening before but never had it happen to me… until a sunny Sunday afternoon. I really had no clue what was going on as…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 4/17 – 4/21 Featuring Star Wars & Generations
STAR WARS: THE SCREAMING CITADEL #1 – Your First Look At The New Epic Crossover! “Star Wars” & “Doctor Aphra” Collide For All-New Story New York, NY—April 13th 2017 — Two of the biggest comics in the industry collide as Star Wars and Star Wars: Doctor Aphra cross over for the first time! Today, Marvel…
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Space Mountain Returns This Summer to Disneyland Resort!
Blue Squadron is departing the space above Tomorrowland and returning to a galaxy far far away this summer to allow for the return of the classic Space Mountain. On June 1st, the classic Space Mountain will be blasting off in Tomorrowland. It will be returning just days after it celebrates its 40th anniversary. It originally…
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Time to Celebrate Star Wars!
It’s time to celebrate Star Wars! After this last weekends Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017, it’s time to geek out about all that has happened in the world of Star Wars! This includes highlights of the weekend that include Star Wars Battlefront II, Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars themed lands at Disney Parks, 40 Years of Star…
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The Top 4 Stories That Shouldn’t Be Missed from Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Star Wars Celebration has come and gone again, this time in Orlando, Florida. It was a weekend full of Jedi, Sith, Storm Troopers, and of course bounty hunters. Really though, it was a weekend that both celebrated the past 40 years of Star Wars while also looking to the future! And the future of Star…
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It’s Time To Rebel – What You Need to Know from Day Three of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Day Three of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 was full of rebellion, battles, and theme parks! The day’s highlights include the panel for Star Wars Rebels, Disney Theme Parks, and Battlefront II. There was also some fun with Anthony Daniels and others but these are the three big highlights of the day. Star Wars Themed…
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Star Wars Rebels Promises to Have a Strong 4th and Final Season – Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Star Wars Rebels will have one more season. At the end of the panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Dave Filoni made the announcement saying “I know what it’s like when I don’t get to end an series… it wasn’t as fun.” This time, the animated Star Wars series will be ending on his terms. Filoni…
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The End of the Jedi? – 5 Highlights of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Day Two
Day Two of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 continued the trend of awesome. It began with the start of Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel. Hosted by Star Wars superfan Josh Gad, this was a comedic and informative panel about the upcoming Star Wars film. He was joined by director Rian Johnson, Lucasfilm president Kathleen…
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The Force is Very Strong With Star Wars: The Last Jedi Panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
Day Two of Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 kicked off with Star Wars: The Last Jedi panel. The panel was hosted by Star Wars superfan Josh Gad, who was joined by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and director Rian Johnson. The panel began with Rian Johnson sharing about his process filming The Last Jedi. One of…
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Fans React Live at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Teaser
Star Wars fans were treated to the first teaser of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 this morning. The teaser was shown at the end of the panel for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This gift followed the announcement that those in attendance of the panel would get a teaser…
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Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 Kicks off with 40 Years of Star Wars
Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 kicked off in Orlando in grand fashion with the 40 Years of Star Wars Panel. Hosted by Warwick Davis aka Wicket the Ewok, the panel began with him introducing Kathleen Kennedy who said, “You’ll be pleased with what we’ll have for you today, and for those who were around in 1977, it’s truly…
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Star Wars Forces of Destiny Coming This Summer!
Disney and Lucasfilm Celebrate Iconic Heroes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away…with Star Wars Forces of Destiny Micro-series of original, animated shorts will focus on untold stories of everyday heroism that shape the destinies of Rey, Jyn Erso, Sabine Wren, Princess Leia, Ahsoka Tano and others Daisy Ridley, Felicity Jones, Tiya Sircar, Ashley Eckstein and…
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Disney Asia: It’s All About Expansion
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we lead off with a discussion about all the enhancements coming to the Disney Theme Parks in Asia. Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney, and Shanghai Disney are all in the midst of expansion projects for their parks. This will bring new experiences that will include characters from Beauty and…
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Star Wars: Force for Change Celebrates 40 Years of Star Wars with Incredible Fundraising Event and Opportunities!
PRIZES INCLUDE A VISIT TO A STAR WARS MOVIE SET, TICKETS TO THE PREMIERE OF STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI, AN OVERNIGHT STAY AT SKYWALKER RANCH, AND MORE! SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Apr. 11, 2017) – Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars “Past, Present and Future” fundraising campaign…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 4/3 – 4/7 Featuring Jean Grey and Guardians of the Galaxy
JEAN GREY Flies Solo This May For All-New Series – Your First Look! New Series Launching as Part of ResurrXion New York, NY—April 4th, 2017 — Like the Phoenix before her, Jean Grey rises from the ashes this May to headline her very first ongoing series! Today, Marvel is pleased to present your first look…
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Take a Look at K-2SO: The Droid With Release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Home Entertainment Release
With the home release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story there is not only the last Star Wars movie, but also some really fun extras. Some of these bonus features focus on the creation of the now-popular K-2SO droid. There was a lot shared about this droid that ranged from creation, to acting, to voicing,…
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Unique Vintage Releases Star Wars Collection Into A Galaxy Not So Far Away
Yesterday, Unique Vintage released their Star Wars collection, and as they said in their announcement e-mail, yes, these are the clothes you’re looking for. The collection in their online shop contains accesories, outfit pieces, and even mugs for your blue milk. While most of the collection is Unique Vintage originals, there are some pieces from…