‘The Rocketeer’ Returns: A Q&A with Billy Campbell
That’s right, the 1991 film is getting a reboot, of sorts, when a new animated series, The Rocketeer, premieres on Disney Junior this Friday, November 8 (11:00 am EDT).
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Music as a Tool for Cultural Understanding: Béla Fleck’s Banjo Crosses Galactic Barriers
We talk to Béla Fleck and Sascha Paladino about bringing music (specifically, the banjo) to outer space on Disney’s ‘Miles From Tomorrowland.’
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‘Sofia the First’ Season Four Debuts April 28
Our friends at the Disney Channel sent over an announcement with some big news about the returning season four.
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‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers’ Fun for Boys and Girls Alike
‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers’ is fun for boys and girls alike. Geekmom gets a mini Q&A with the show’s Producers
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GBBP 111: Rob LaDuca & Mark Seidenberg
Today, we’re embracing our inner 4-year-olds and chatting with Rob LaDuca and Mark Seidenberg. Rob and Mark are the executive producers of the brand-new Disney Junior show ‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers.’
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GeekDad’s ‘The Lion Guard’ Giveaway
Know someone who’s a fan of ‘The Lion King’ or the Disney Junior show ‘The Lion Guard’? Well, if so, you’re in luck! We’re giving away a nice little prize package to celebrate the DVD release of ‘The Lion Guard: Life in the Pride Lands,’ which comes out January 10.
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‘PJ Masks’ Toys Are Here to Save the Day
‘PJ Masks’ toys are (finally) here, and they’re awesome. Give the gift of pajama superheroes this holiday season.
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Mickey Mouse Is Back in ‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers’
Mickey Mouse is about to return to Disney Junior, along with the whole gang, in the brand-new series ‘Mickey and the Roadster Racers.’ The look and feel of the show and characters is very much in line with ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,’ which was a staple of the Disney Junior lineup for almost a decade. So if your kids (or you) have felt the loss of that show recently, then you can rest easy.
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Exclusive Clip: “Elena and the Secret of Avalor”
GeekMom Melody shares her families excitement and a sneak peak clip of the ‘Elena of Avalor’ TV Movie airing this Friday, November 20th.
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Disney to Make Our Dreams Come True With New ‘Muppet Babies’ Series
Last week, I found joy in announcing the return of ‘Fraggle Rock’ to HBO, and this week, diehard Jim Henson fans can rejoice once more with news that Disney is creating a new ‘Muppet Babies’ series for Disney Junior.
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Disney XD’s “Improve Your Selfie” Healthy Living Spots
Check out Disney XD’s “Improve Your Selfie” healthy living spots, new animated shorts that support kids health and fitness.
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LeVar Burton Joins ‘Miles From Tomorrowland’
We’re pleased to bring you a GeekDad exclusive peek at LeVar Burton’s new character in ‘Miles From Tomorrowland,’ along with a clip from the episode.
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‘Elena of Avalor’ Interview: Part Two, Craig Gerber & Silvia Cardenas Olivas
Come along as we continue to explore Disney Channel’s ‘Elena of Avalor.’
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‘Elena of Avalor’ Interview and Preview: Part One, Aimee Carreo
Our friends at the Disney Channel invited me to see an early viewing of their new show, ‘Elena of Avalor,’ last week. Our family adores the Disney Channel’s ‘Sofia the First,’ so this was a special treat to be one of the first to see the new spin-off show.
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GeekDad Shines a Spotlight on Animated DisneyDads
This Father’s Day, amidst the cookouts and Netflix binge-a-thons, we wanted to take a moment to recognize a couple amazing dads working tirelessly to bring great entertainment to our kids: Craig Gerber (‘Sofia the First,’ ‘Elena of Avalor’) and Ryan Quincy (‘Future-Worm!’).
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‘PJ Masks’ Headquarters Playset Revealed
‘PJ Masks’ HQ playset product image reveals interactions, action figures, and vehicles final design for the show’s toys.
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GBBP 62: Ernie Sabella
Today, we’re joined by the voice of Pumbaa himself, Ernie Sabella! Ernie has been the sole voice of the character since 1994’s ‘The Lion King.’
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GBBP Unplugged 4: Hollywood Studios & ‘The Lion Guard’
This time, Justin and Jamie talk about the “period of transition” in which Disney’s Hollywood Studios currently finds itself. Then we welcome Ford Riley, executive producer of Disney’s ‘The Lion Guard,’ to chat about the show.
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Science Is For Girls: ‘Miles From Tomorrowland’ Spotlights Coding and Scientific Curiosity
It’s no secret that we here at GeekDad are huge proponents of STEM education, scientific curiosity, and encouraging kids (especially girls) to pursue scientific career paths. Positive portrayals of scientifically minded girls who use their brains to save the day are something we can definitely get behind.
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‘Doc McStuffins: Pet Vet’ Giveaway
Anyone with little ones knows that Doc McStuffins is the premiere doctor for all toy-related injuries. By that, I mean injuries to toys–not a person stepping on a LEGO or tripping over a stuffed animal.
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Wil Wheaton Tries to Take Over Pluto!
Airing this Saturday, October 24, at 8:30 a.m. ET/PT, is “The Pluto Rescue.” And yes, I did say 8:30 a.m. On a Saturday. Remind you of anything? This one guest stars Wil Wheaton as he tries to take over a planet. What could be better than that?
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Great Big Beautiful Podcast: Episode 29 – Sascha Paladino
This week, we chat with Sascha Paladino, creator and executive producer of ‘Miles From Tomorrowland,’ currently in its first season on Disney Junior.
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‘Miles From Tomorrowland’ Makes a #JourneyToMars
If you don’t have preschoolers or very young kids, you might not be watching (or even aware of) ‘Miles From Tomorrowland,’ but – I hate to say it – you’re missing out. This show is smart. Not only is it a show that I happily let my kids watch, but it’s also that rare beast: a kids show I honestly don’t mind watching myself.
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Disney Promotes ‘Summer’ Event With Retro-Style Gaming
Soaring Over Summer series includes new episodes and voxel versions of favorite Disney characters.
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Disney Taps NASA to Consult for Miles from Tomorrowland
The new adventure series features out-of-this-world space missions and celebrity voices.
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GeekDad Interviews ‘Miles From Tomorrowland’ Creator Sascha Paladino
An interview with Sascha Paladino, creator of the new Disney Junior animated series ‘Miles From Tomorrowland,’ partially based on Walt Disney’s futurist visions of tomorrow.
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Exclusive Clip: Mark Hamill Sends Chills Through Jake and the Never Land Pirates
The Star Wars actor uses the force—of his voice—for Friday’s very special episode.
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Mulan Gets Down to Business Today on Sofia the First
Ming-Na Wen returns to the role of one of Disney’s best princesses today on Sofia the First.
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Imagination Movers' Scott Durbin Talks Role Models, Music, and Their Upcoming UK Shows
The Imagination Movers are most famous for their zany TV show on Disney Junior. Before they play their first-ever UK shows, Mover Scott Durbin took some time to talk about music, role models, and what the future holds.
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The Musical Treasures of Jake and the Never Land Pirates
Loren Hoskins and Kevin Hendrickson put a bit of pirate into every song they create for Disney’s popular series.
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