Tag: Star Wars
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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,…
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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Begins Filming & Adds to Cast Lineup
Can you hear the excitement? Star Wars: Episode VIII has officially begun filming. On Monday, it was announced that the film’s principal photography began at Pinewood Studios in London. The latest film in the franchise has been written by Rian Johnson, who is also set to direct the film. Episode VIII will have many returning faces such as Mark…
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Disney XD to Premiere New LEGO ‘Star Wars’ Animated Series this Summer
The world of Legos and Star Wars have collided once again. This time, it’s on the small screen. Soon, Disney XD will have a brand new animated series. This summer, LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures will debut. According to Oh My Disney, the show will surround the lives of the Freemakers. Freemakers are known as a…
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ALEX AND ANI to Debut ‘Star Wars’-Inspired Collection at Disney Parks
Looking to add your passion for the Star Wars franchise into your wardrobe? If that is a yes, you are in luck as ALEX AND ANI is set to release a brand new collection. Disney Parks Blog has shared that Star Wars-inspired bangles will debut at Disney Parks on February 15. Coming in two finishes (RAFAELIAN…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to Pass $2 Billion Globally
February 5, 2016, marks the 50th day of Star Wars: The Force Awakens being out in theaters. With the revival of the franchise, the film broke numerous box office records both domestically and globally. The film which was directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Lawrence Kasdan, J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt, is in the running for five Academy Awards…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 1/25-1/29/16
Marvel has some exciting things coming down the pipe! Rebel Jail will be an interesting story arc for the Star Wars comics. Venom: Space Knight will have a storyline highlighting disabled veterans. I applaud Marvel for attempting to tell such a storyline. A preview of the game changing Avengers: Standoff story is here, as well…
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ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney’ to Include ‘Star Wars’ Themed Land Details from Harrison Ford
So far, we as guests of Disney Parks know very little of the soon to be Star Wars themed lands. From the brief insight we all saw at the past D23 Expo, it left us with many questions. Some of those questions are about to be answered. According to Entertainment Weekly, ABC’s special, The Wonderful World of…
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Don’t Forget Kylo Ren – Geeks Corner – Episode 517
Welcome to a very Kylo Ren episode of Geeks Corner. No, we don’t have any undercover boss. We do have a lot to geek out about though! If you are watching at home, hit record on your computer camera and then post the link of you watching and commenting on the show in the comment…
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Meet Kylo Ren – Sundays With DAPs
Kylo Ren is now at Disneyland. That’s right, the masked villain from Star Wars: The Force Awakens can be met by guests every day when they visit the Happiest Place on Earth! On Sunday, Mr. DAPs was joined by Murray and Melanie as they made the trek to Tomorrowland’s Star Wars Launch Bay to meet…
