Oz Comic-Con: Where Cosplay Champions Are Born
Last year’s Oz Comic-Con Cosplay Champion took home the global Crown Championships of Cosplay at C2E2. So what did Sydney 2016 have on offer?
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Tag: Indiana Jones
Hey You Geeks #50: From the New Indy to the New ‘X-Files’
Friend of the show, Bryan White, joins us for a chat about this week’s announcement of ‘Indiana Jones 5.’ With Spielberg and Ford attached to the project, we speculate on how this new Indy outing may look, and pray that Mutt Williams is long forgotten. After that, we break down the recent, six-episode 10th season of ‘The X-Files,’ debating the merits and shortcomings of the series’ return.
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10 Questions with Mehgan Heaney-Grier of 'Treasure Quest: Snake Island'
Mehgan Heaney-Grier holds a degree in ecology and evolutionary biology, as well as anthropology. She’s also a mom. Her show, Treasure Quest: Snake Island, debuts on Discovery Channel this Friday.
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WDW’s Downtown Disney to Get Indiana Jones-Themed Restaurant
There’s a new restaurant being planned for Downtown Disney in Orlando, and it looks like it’ll be a must-visit for Indiana Jones fans.
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“Same Geek Channel” Review Sleepy Hollow Episode 214 “Kali Yuga”
Last time on Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod and Katrina had a danger date but Abbie saved the day anyway. This week? Tune in for our thoughts and spoilers, spoilers, spoilers.
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Watch This: Indiana Bones – Raiders of the Lost Bark
What could be more adorable than a boxer puppy replacing Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones. Turns out, not much.
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Happy Birthday to Harrison Ford and Patrick Stewart!
Please join all of us at GeekDad in wishing Harrison Ford and Sir Patrick Stewart a very happy birthday, and many more to come!
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Go On an Adventure With Tad, The Lost Explorer
If you’re looking for some international animation with a Harrison Ford feel, look no further than Tad, The Lost Explorer, or as GeekMom Sarah prefers to say it, Las aventuras de Tadeo Jones!
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Happy (1 Day Late) Birthday to Harrison Ford and Patrick Stewart!
Please join all of us at GeekDad in wishing Harrison Ford and Sir Patrick Stewart a very happy birthday (one day late), and many more to come!
Continue ReadingThe Mystery of Abner Ravenwood’s Diary Is Solved
The mystery of the Raiders of the Lost Art replica sent to the University of Chicago has been solved.
Continue ReadingCartoonist Produces Some of the Best Home Movies Ever
Cartoonist Aaron Johnson creates incredibly wonderful home movies that parody Hollywood films, starring his kids.
Continue ReadingJamie Benning Releases Raiding The Lost Ark
Undeterred by the recent removal of his previous “Filmumentaries” from YouTube by 20th Century Fox, Jamie Benning has embarked upon a new adventure. This time turning his attention to the first film in the Indiana Jones “Trilogy” (his words, not …
Continue ReadingOeuvre Showcases the Iconic Movie Art of Drew Struzan
If you have even a little love for the movies in you, then you’ve likely seen (and enjoyed) the work of Drew Struzan. The artist, who has created the art for more than 150 movie posters, has been called “my …
Continue ReadingIndiana Jones and the Adventure of Archaeology: A Museum Exhibit That Merges Reality and Illusion
I saw the Ark of the Covenant and lived! Of course, I didn’t open it. I couldn’t have if I’d wanted to. The Ark of the Covenant, together with the most memorable props from the four Indiana Jones movies, were …
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday to Legendary Sound Designer Ben Burtt and Star Wars Author / Blogger Bonnie Burton!
You may never have heard of Ben Burtt, but unless you’re hearing-impaired it’s practically certain you’ve heard him and the results of his work. Ever heard Darth Vader’s breathing? Ben Burtt. Heard R2-D2′s whistles and beeps? Ben Burtt. WALL-E’s voice? …
Continue ReadingSummer Viewing Fun From Netflix: Young Indiana Jones
My family has been fans of the Indiana Jones movies for a long time. My wife and I like them, and over the years the kids have liked them. Thanks to a dedicated reader giving us the heads-up a couple …
Continue ReadingDisney World As Edutainment
To be honest, when we took the kids for a vacation at Disney World, we were focused on the fun aspect. That the trip might have an educational bent was the last thing on our minds, but there really were …
Continue ReadingHappy Birthday to Legendary Sound Designer Ben Burtt!
You may never have heard of Ben Burtt, but unless you’re hearing-impaired it’s practically certain you’ve heard him and the results of his work. Ever heard Darth Vader’s breathing? Ben Burtt. Heard R2-D2′s whistles and beeps? Ben Burtt. WALL-E’s voice? …
Continue ReadingReview: The Adventurers—Five Exciting Ways to Die
In the course of about an hour, you can be squashed by moving walls, burn in a lava pit, be thrown over the edge of a waterfall, fall through a rickety bridge into a bottomless chasm, or get crushed by …
Continue ReadingTop 10 Unanswered Questions in Geeky Movies
Even the best movies ever made leave unanswered questions in their wake. Some refer to these as “plot holes,” but why not give the filmmakers the benefit of the doubt? Maybe they had a perfectly reasonable explanation in mind, and …
Continue ReadingHappy 25th Birthday, PG-13
Twenty-five years ago today, a lot of twelve-year-olds were officially bummed. Jack Valenti, then president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), announced the creation of a new film rating: PG-13. The modern film ratings system was instituted in …
Continue ReadingLEGO For a Living: Conversation With a Master Builder
This past weekend LEGO held a Grand Opening for their new store in the Annapolis Mall. My wife and I took our geekling down for the events, including the construction of an 8 foot tall R2D2. While I was there …
Continue ReadingLights … Cameras … Insect Repellent? How To Build Your Own Outdoor Movie Theater
Last month, I was sorting through the mail after work. Amid the plastic windowed envelopes offering lower interest rates on credit cards and thick glossy catalogs touting everything from a ladder to help an arthritic dog climb onto your bed …
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