Maps of the Disney Parks – Finding Your Way Through History (book review)
What’s the first thing you do when you walk into a Disney theme park? Why get a map of course! Right when you walk through the turnstiles, there in front of you is both a map and a show guide … Continue reading Maps of the Disney Parks – Finding Your Way Through History (book review)
Mech X-4 – Excitingly Retro Show Launches on November 11!
Do you like big robots and giant monsters? If so, Mech X-4 is going to be the show for you! Similar in tone to classic tokusatsu series like Ultraman and Johnny Sakko and His Flying Robot, this one features a … Continue reading Mech X-4 – Excitingly Retro Show Launches on November 11!
Doctor Strange Opens Up New Possibilities in the MCU
Doctor Strange opens up a whole new corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And not everyone in it is very nice. If The Avengers opened us up to the classic superhero side of the MCU and Guardians of the Galaxy … Continue reading Doctor Strange Opens Up New Possibilities in the MCU
How to Build an Island From Scratch – #Moana
Have you ever thought about what a coconut tree might look like on a distant island 2,000 years ago? Odds are you haven’t…unless you worked on Disney’s upcoming movie Moana. The creators of Moana have gone to great lengths to … Continue reading How to Build an Island From Scratch – #Moana
Sherlock Holmes Unleashes the Magic in the MCU – #DoctorStrange
Sherlock Holmes meets the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Benedict Cumberbatch, a brilliant actor who has done a number of marquee roles, is probably best known for his take on the BBC show Sherlock as the titular character. Benedict’s Sherlock cleverly captures … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes Unleashes the Magic in the MCU – #DoctorStrange
The Tam O’Shanter, One of Walt’s Favorites – Disney Foodie Spotlight
Every Disney Nerd needs to go to the Tam O’Shanter for two reasons. One, it was one of Walt’s favorite restaurants and two, it’s just plain good. Walt was a man of simple tastes. He fancied what his daughter Diane … Continue reading The Tam O’Shanter, One of Walt’s Favorites – Disney Foodie Spotlight
Not-So-Marvel Mondays: Rom and Micronauts Return!
Old Marvel comics get new life at IDW. When I was growing up, there were a plethora of toy-based comic books on the shelves, some good and some not so good. But among those good ones were ROM, Spaceknight and Micronauts. … Continue reading Not-So-Marvel Mondays: Rom and Micronauts Return!
Exploring the World of Cars in Real Life!
What if you could design your OWN race car and see it in action with the help of your friends from the world of Cars? At the Petersen Automotive Museum, you can! At least virtually. At the Cars Mechanical Institute … Continue reading Exploring the World of Cars in Real Life!
Matthew Reinhart – Creating Paper Magic
Matthew Reinhart must be a genius. Author, artist, and paper engineer, looking at his work is an experience all by itself. Matthew does pop-up books, but if you think these are just kid books, you couldn’t be more wrong. While … Continue reading Matthew Reinhart – Creating Paper Magic
Exploring the Animation Pipeline – Science Behind PIXAR Exhibit
There is WAY more to animation than art! While it takes creative minds to bring to life the complex images you see on the screen, the people at Pixar rely as much on science as anything else. Exploring the Science … Continue reading Exploring the Animation Pipeline – Science Behind PIXAR Exhibit
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