Tag: Star Wars
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Disney Dollars and Sense – Geeks Corner – Episode 533
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot going away and we have to make… does it make Disney dollars and sense? Before we get into all of that though, we must wish our very own barista Caitie a huge congratulations for her success today in a coffee competition! That done, we move…
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‘Hamilton’s’ Lin Manuel Miranda & ‘Force Awakens’ JJ Abrams Perform “Jabba Flow”
This past May the fourth, plenty of Star Wars fun occurred. From Darth Vader dancing to Backstreet Boys at the Walt Disney World Resort to Stormtroopers paying a visit to the White House, there is one other event fans freaked out over. During Wednesday’s Ham4Ham, (a pre-show to the popular Broadway production, Hamilton, that features…
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Civil Star Wars – Geeks Corner – Episode 531
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it’s all about Captain America: Civil War, May the 4th (Star Wars), Shanghai Disneyland, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and a few other pragmatic things. Join Mr. DAPs, Hayley the Hatter, and Murray the Bellhop for this off the wall episode. Along the way, count how many times the word “pragmatic”…
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‘Star Wars’ Fun Headed to Disneyland Park on May 4th
This Wednesday marks May 4th! Or in other words…May the 4th be with you! In celebration of all things Star Wars, the Disneyland Resort will host a handful of events throughout the day. Let’s take a peek into what’s heading our way. Tomorrowland Theater Fans of the Disney XD show, Star Wars Rebels, will have the opportunity to…
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‘Rogue One’ Shirts in Support of Star Wars: Force for Change Available at Disney Parks 5/4
Now that we are in the month of May, May 4th is mere days away! In part of the ongoing Star Wars: Force for Change campaign, Disney Parks is also joining the cause. Disney Parks Blog announced that special merchandise will in fact be released this Wednesday. Shirts featuring the upcoming film logo of Rogue One: A…
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‘Star Wars’ Emojis Retell the Story of ‘Force Awakens’
If you saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens in theaters or perchance now own the recently released Blu-ray, did you know there is a whole new way to relive the story? Oh My Disney shared on Monday a brand new fun video. Featuring emojis from the Star Wars app, this creative video features a look into…
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Four Parks In One Day – Can It Be Done??
It was a Monday. Two intrepid adventurers set forth to conquer Southern California theme parks. Armed with annual passes and magic wands, these two had a grand adventure. Yes, I’m talking about myself and Mr. Camjaxn himself, Cameron. We took one day to go to four theme parks before the last one closed. Keep in…
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Mark Hamill to Attend Star Wars Celebration Europe
This summer, Europe’s very own Star Wars Celebration will host a variety of activities related to the Star Wars Universe. The expo which contains a panels, merchandise booths, autograph sessions and so much more, announced on Thursday that Mark Hamill himself will be in attendance. Star Wars Celebration Europe will be held from July 15…
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Dark Side Half Marathon and Disney World – DAPsCast Episode 30
It’s just Mr. Daps and Murray this week as they discuss Murray’s recent trip to Walt Disney World. Part of the trip consisted of running the Dark Side Challenge as part of the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side. He also visited the Flower and Garden Festival and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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You’re a mean one, Mr. Holmes – Geeks Corner – Episode 529
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot going on both in front of and behind the camera! The show has undergone some set upgrades that should improve the quality of the show. On this week’s show there is also a lot to discuss and we are joined by Darren to discuss these…
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Ground is Broken for Star Wars Expansions at Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Work has officially begun on the Star Wars expansions at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The announcement of the official groundbreaking at both resorts was made today via the Disney Parks Blog with an accompanying 360 degree photo. The photo included quite a few Star Wars bonuses that featured BB-8, R2-D2, Storm…
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Original ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Heading to Select Theaters for Limited Time
How would you feel if you had the chance to watch the original Star Wars trilogy again in theaters? Well, looks like this summer it might just happen. According to Slashfilm, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will host “The Return of the Trilogy.” Tickets are set to go on sale on May 4, 2016. Coincidence? I think…
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Get an Inside Look as to How ‘Force Awakens’ Droid BB-8 Came to be
In the latest Star Wars film, The Force Awakens, it seems as if every character has something really special about them. One character in participial that has captured the hearts of many is that of BB-8. Since the film’s launch, this droid has traveled all over our home planet, Earth! From visiting NASA facilities to…
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What’s Going On at Disney? – Geeks Corner – Episode 527
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! This is an episode full of Disney news, Star Wars news, Muppet news, oh… and a bit of conflict with the Wall of Geek. Join the discussion on twitter with the hashtag #geekscorner and let us know what you think of this week’s episode of Geeks Corner!…
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Kathleen Kennedy & Mark Hamill Announce New Star Wars: Force For Change Campaign
The Star Wars universe is known far and wide. From all the entertainment it provides to millions of fans, the story of a galaxy far, far away is also helping people in a very special way. On Tuesday, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and actor Mark Hamill shared a brand new charity campaign in part with CrowdRise in support…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Release Shares New Bonus Content with John Boyega & Daisy Ridley
With Star Wars: The Force Awakens now available on Digital HD, how about some bonus content in celebration of the film? On Friday, four new bonus feature clips were released. These clips range from “Casting Rey,” “John Boards the Millennium Falcon,” “Poe Comes Back” and “Kylo’s Parents.” Check out the pretty cool content below. Star Wars: The…
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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,…
