The 2017 ‘Star Wars’ Day at Sea sailings with Disney Cruise Line are underway, but there is still plenty of time to join the rebellion (or Empire, whatever you’re into). Here Whit Honea shares information, plus his family’s experience and opinions. Now with a really awkward photo!
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This is DEFINITELY the Blu-Ray you’re looking for…
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These 6 animated shows are perfect to watch and enjoy with your kids. Get some family time with stories and characters that are interesting and fun to watch for everyone!
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‘Star Wars: Rebels’ makes a welcome return to Disney XD. Is it the finest Star Wars creation since the Original Trilogy?
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I was finishing up the last season of ‘The Clone Wars’ and was presented with a chilling reality (figurative reality): Even a long, long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, domestic violence is present and accepted by the majority.
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This week, we’re throwing a bit of an odd couple at you. But it’s an odd couple of awesomeness: animation legend and ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ director Genndy Tartakovsky AND Matthew Lillard, the voice of Shaggy on ‘Scooby-Doo.’
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I am SO far behind in my book reviews. Not quite as far as Jonathan Liu, though. Heh heh. Sorry, Jonathan. Summer was great! So many books! Not only did I get to read many original novels, I got to revisit some series favorites. But now I find myself staring at my stacks. Again. So… time for some recommendations. I hope that one or more of the books below might catch your interest–and if you’ve read any of them, please let me know what you thought in the comments.
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This week, we’re delighted to be joined by Christie Golden, author of the brand-new ‘Star Wars’ novel ‘Dark Disciple,’ which released this week. The story is based on an unproduced 8-episode arc of ‘The Clone Wars’ and centers on the characters of Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos.
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It’s been ten years since the release of the last of the ‘Star Wars’ prequels. Take a look at how they actually may have been good for the franchise.
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Of the new children’s shows to come out of 2014, Star Wars: Rebels is a standout. Here are three reasons why Rebels is a positive series for kids and geek parents alike.
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The team behind the upcoming series Star Wars Rebels has announced their first female character, Sabine.
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For the past three years I’ve been an avid Star Wars cosplayer. I’m a Clone of the Republic, Jedi Knight, and I recently became a Bounty Hunter (who hunts clones…go figure right?). Each of these costumes has their own story and uniqueness about them that I love.
Continue ReadingThe band Rush released a remix version of their breakout album, 2112, to coincide with International Rush Day. Let’s celebrate!
Continue ReadingListen in as GeekMom Nicole Waklein chats with Amy who shares all the details, from Roxie the Rancor to a stint in the garbage chute to what it was like being in the same room as George Lucas!
Continue ReadingStormtroopers appeared in Star Wars Episodes IV thru VI. The most popular version wears all white plastic armor (usually shiny) and have buttons on their ab plates (typically black, blue, or both). The helmet they wear is pretty unique as well. A stormtrooper’s eyes are separated, where as the clone troopers have a one piece visor. Some of the different variations of stormtroopers include the sandtrooper and stormtrooper commander. Regardless of the variation, stormtroopers are all bad guys and serve the Empire.
Continue ReadingSo, you want to join the 501st Legion? Well here is the ultimate step-by-step guide to how you too can become one of the members of the fighting 501st. The path of the Empire is a challenging one; it takes …
Continue ReadingBaker’s name is not one that springs to mind immediately as a famous celebrity, but you’ve probably heard his work many, many times over the years, watching cartoons with your kids (or, being a good geek, on your own). He …
Continue ReadingIts easy for me to forget that famous people live normal lives. They speak English and drive cars and worry about make-up and husbands and doctor’s appointments. I was pleasantly reminded of this when my phone rang one sunny afternoon. “Beverly Hills, CA,” it said. Someone who actually lived in Beverly Hills was calling me. […]
Continue ReadingIf you love Lego and Star Wars (and particularly Lego Star Wars) then you’ve probably already heard of DK Publishing. From their Lego Star Wars Visual Dictionary to their recent record-setting Lego mosaic mural, DK clearly has a lot of …
Continue ReadingVirtual worlds are all the rage in games for kids these days and what could be more exciting than one based on the Star Wars universe? Clone Wars Adventures is a browser-based game where you can live out all the …
Continue ReadingImage via Wikipedia I am a Halloween Geek. It is my favorite holiday, hands down. When my daughter turned three, I decided I would throw an annual Halloween party for me… er, I mean her. Each year we pick a …
Continue ReadingBaker’s name is not one that springs to mind immediately, but you’ve probably heard his work many, many times over the years, watching cartoons with your kids (or, being a good geek, on your own). He is a prolific voice …
Continue ReadingLuke Skywalker: “You fought in the Clone Wars?” Ben Kenobi: “Yes. I was once a Jedi Knight, the same as your father.” Back in 1977 — and over the quarter century or so which followed — that’s pretty much all …
Continue ReadingI’ve been a Star Wars fan since there was only one movie to be a fan of. I was just the right age when the original movie came out to want every single toy that appeared on the shelves, and …
Continue ReadingThe Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series is by most accounts much better than it has any right to be, considering the lousy live-action trilogy and animated movie on which it’s based. One of its better characteristics is the …
Continue ReadingBaker’s name is not one that springs to mind immediately, but you’ve probably heard his work many, many times over the years, watching cartoons with your kids (or, being a good geek, on your own). He is a prolific voice …
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