Tag: Star Wars
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ANA’s BB-8 Themed Jet Lands at Los Angeles International Airport
A while back, we mentioned that Japan’s largest airline, ANA, would soon hold the inaugural flight for their BB-8 themed jet. On Monday, the BB-8™ ANA JET (Boeing 777-300) touched based at LAX after leaving Japan. The jet, which is Star Wars themed both inside and out, is now on a variety of international flight routes.…
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The Tweets Awaken – Geeks Corner – Episode 526
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is all about twitter, Star Wars, Mad T Party, the Disneyland Resort Food & Wine Festival, D23 Expo, Alice in Wonderland, and Star Trek!? Yes, Hayley the Hatter brought Star Trek into an episode that includes Star Wars and the geek world did NOT explode. Here are some topics…
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#DAPsMagicTFA: A Tweet-Along of the Star Wars VII Blu-“Rey”
A couple nights ago, @mr_daps and the crew had the extreme geeky privilege of being some of the first people to watch Star Wars Ep. VII on Blu-ray from the comfort of the DAPs Studios. Naturally, we took to Twitter with the hashtag #DAPsMagicTFA to share our reactions to the film via live-tweet. And, as always…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
The second Death Star has been destroyed. Darth Vader is dead, as is the Empire as we know it. In its place, a new threat is growing. Star Wars: The Force Awakens occurs 30 years after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. Kylo Ren and the First Order are the new threats to…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 3/21 – 3/25/16
This week has some exciting announcements from the house of Marvel. First, a comment on a teaser image that came out on Friday which was titled as “death of X.” What this means exactly is in no way clear. There’s been some teasing that one character will die as a result of Civil War 2,…
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‘Force Awakens’ Deleted Scenes to be Included in Upcoming Release
The long wait is almost over! Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set to be released on Digital HD this April 1 and on DVD April 5. All this month we has been sharing with you a few peeks at some of the bonus content to be included in the release. Today, we bring you…
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The Force is Strong With Zootopia – Geeks Corner – Episode 525
Welcome to the episode that really should have a title that has something to do with Cameron’s pants… watch and find out why. This episode did not go anywhere expected but it did cover Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival, the Wall of Geek, Harry Potter days, and more! We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!…
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New ‘Force Awakens’ Bonus Clip Featuring Lupita Nyong’o as Maz
Happy Maz Monday! Maz, who made her debut appearance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, now has her own emoji on the Star Wars App. Available on both Apple and Android devices, this app provides plenty of Star Wars content from photos, sounds, videos and even little emojis. In addition to the new update on the…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – The First 30 Hours
Recently I was able to return to the Walt Disney World Resort for a week long vacation. Caribbean Beach Resort was my home base for this trip that was full of magic and memories. In the coming days, I will be posting photos and memories of my trip. It really was a blast. The first…
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‘Force Awakens’ Star John Boyega Visits Children in Local London Hospital
This past Friday, Star Wars: The Force Awakens break-out star, John Boyega ventured to the Royal London Hospital. Known to the universe as FN-2187, aka Finn, his character has many fans including the young and young at heart. Variety shares that Boyega visited the hospital in full character mode. He not only passed out toys…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 3/7 – 3/11/16
It’s time for another very filled news digest containing Marvel Comics’ upcoming books. Star Wars is having Han Solo go solo in his own limited series. There are a few Civil War 2 previews as more have not chosen sides yet. The X-Men deal with Apocalypse more and more. Captain America gets a special 75th…
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BB-8 Visits the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
When the world of fact and fiction combine, it leads to a pretty epic story. The newest droid in the Star Wars universe, BB-8, recently visited NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Here the little guy met fellow space robots and toured the sights. JPL is home to a vast array of space technology and is…
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‘Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey’ to Premiere at SXSW
Have you ever wondered what took place on the set of Star Wars: The Force Awakens? Or, how much thought was put in place to make such an epic film? Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey has those answers! The feature length documentary behind the box-office breaking film, Force Awakens, is set to debut at the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/29 – 3/4/16
Marvel has a few interesting announcements this last week. First is Loki running for president. Second is more previews of the upcoming Poe Dameron series. Then there’s some Free Comic Book Day previews, Civil War teasers, a new Daredevil/Punisher Infinite Comic, and X-Men ’92 is back. Check it all out below! MARVEL COMICS WANTS YOU…
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‘Star Wars’ Tsum Tsum Retell ‘A New Hope’
We have all heard of those adorable Disney Store and Disney Park plushies called Tsum Tsum. Some of your favorite characters are transformed into the tiniest of stackable collectibles. Every now and then, Oh My Disney creates videos incorporating Tsum Tsum and their original movie plot. The latest addition is that of Star Wars: A New Hope. Check…
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ANA’s BB-8 Themed Jet to Begin Flight Routes March 27
Japan’s largest airline, ANA, has shared the date for the upcoming inaugural flight of their BB-8 themed jet. The BB-8 ANA JET (Boeing 777-300) will begin its international routes this March 27. After unveiling the aircraft in a ceremony on March 27 at Osaka’s Itami Airport, where the special livery was applied, the aircraft will…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Heads to Blu-Ray this April
Mark those calendars! Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released this coming April on Digital HD, Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD. The box office breaking and legacy continuing film, Force Awakens, can soon be yours to own. On Thursday, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger, announced the big release during The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 2/22 – 2/26/16
There’s a few announcements worth noting this week from Marvel. The first is the Timely Comics imprint that will bring more affordable first issues of the new Marvel. Next is previews of Hyperion – a strange hero indeed, and the long awaited C3PO Special. Finally, there’s a couple awards given to a couple of Marvel…
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The DAPsies – Geeks Corner – Episode 521
Welcome to The DAPsies! This is the ultimate awards show that is the only one you need to watch. As with all years, The DAPsies cover the categories of Movies, YouTube, People, Geekdom, and The Corner. Without further adieu, here is The DAPsies: Movies Ant-Man – Award for best named animal companion. (Ant-ony) Jurassic World…
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The Sound of a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Soundtrack
Star Wars wouldn’t be Star Wars without the iconic music of John Williams. As have the Star Wars movies before it, Star Wars: The Force Awakens features the music of this legendary composer. In a new video released on YouTube, fans can now see a behind the scenes look at the creation of Williams’ newest…
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Harrison Ford Provides New Details on Upcoming Disney Parks ‘Stars Wars’ Experience
Noted a while back, the public was informed that the one and only Harrison Ford would share some very exciting details on the new Star Wars themed lands of Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios park, during ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60.” On Sunday, we finally got that chance! With new themed attractions,…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Debut New ‘Star Wars’ Nighttime Spectacular
Breaking waves on Friday morning, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park of the Walt World Disney Resort will get an all new Star Wars themed “nighttime spectacular.” A brand new stage show, firework display and more will debut. Disney Parks Blog shared the new history making entertainment lineup. Here is a look at what guests can expect in the…
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The Adventurous ‘LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales’ Soon to be Available on DVD
In just a few short weeks, LEGO® STAR WARS: Droid Tales, will hit shelves. When the world of Legos and Star Wars join forces, who knows as to what will happen! The fun begins following the victory celebration in the Ewok village on Endor, at the end of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. R2-D2 and…
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Geekolutions 2016: Update 1
Greetings, my fellow geeks! As many of you know from my previous post, I’m attempting to better myself and all of geekdom by committing to some seriously varied resolutions. As promised, here’s an update on how it’s all going, as well as my new monthly-assigned thingy! Engage. [heading style=”subheader”]Becoming the Soda Jerk[/heading] Before this year,…