Podcast Spotlight: Lattes with Leia
Lattes with Leia: an awesome Star Wars female perspective podcast that Geekmom wants you to hear !
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Tag: J.J. Abrams
Dadawan #4: Final Countdown to ‘The Force Awakens’
The final countdown is here! ‘Star Wars’ fans are ready for this week’s world premiere of ‘The Force Awakens,’ and we’re here to talk about the hype. This week, we discuss the marketing blitz that has ‘Star Wars’ invading every facet of life, contemplate how much pre-release information is too much, and dissect my first-hand account of the newest ‘Star Wars’ features to hit Walt Disney World.
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10 (Spoiler-Free) Things Parents Should Know About ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’
It’s just possible you’re aware there’s a new ‘Star Wars’ film opening this week. What should you know before you take your kids to see it, or even before you see it yourself? (No spoilers!)
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Lucasfilm Drops Magical 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' Reel and App at SDCC
Last night marked the long awaited return of ‘Star Wars’ to San Diego Comic Con, and Lucasfilm didn’t disappoint, presenting incredible behind the scenes footage, a new app and an exclusive concert for all of Hall H.
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New ‘Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens’ 2nd Teaser Drops
Second teaser trailer for ‘Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens’ drops at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim.
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Star Wars: Force for Change Wants to Raise Money for UNICEF, Put You in Episode VII
Yesterday, J.J. Abrams posted a video from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII for a couple of reasons: One, to announce a new contest in which you could appear in said movie and, two, to kick off a new philanthropic initiative called Star Wars: Force for Change, benefitting UNICEF.
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Star Wars Episode VII Cast Announced!
The rumours have been flying around for months, but now we finally have the official announcement of the cast for Disney’s first entry into the Star Wars Saga.
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Weekly GeekMom Video Playlist
This week the GeekMom writers found so many cool videos on the internet; I don’t even know where to start! Tap dancing, mock movie trailers, game reviews that involve cooking, making burritos in space — you name it, it’s possible we found it.
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Xbox SmartGlass Has Extra Goodies for Star Trek Fans
The “Star Trek” SmartGlass experience includes behind-the-scenes shorts, deleted scenes, and more.
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10 Things Parents Should Know About Star Trek Into Darkness
So, the time has come for Grand Lord Abrams, Master of the Known Sci-Fi Universe, to bring us the second instalment of his first major movie franchise with this week’s release of Star Trek Into Darkness. Here are 10 things parents need to know about the movie.
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The Art of Bad Robot
Bad Robot, the production company headed by J.J. Abrams, has created many popular TV shows and films in recent years, and now the company has inspired an art exhibit. The company is responsible for Lost, Alias, Fringe, Super 8, Cloverfield, Revolution, the reboot of the Star Trek franchise, and soon the next installment of the Star Wars saga, almost all of which are represented in the many works on display.
Continue ReadingGreat Geek Debates: Joss Whedon vs. J.J. Abrams
There was a time, once, when geeks everywhere revered the name of George Lucas. Then The Phantom Menace came out and took him down a few dozen pegs in our collective estimation. The next two movies didn’t help, either, and …
Continue ReadingA New Generation Takes the Helm: Looking at the Legend of Star Trek
My parents aren’t geeks, but they have always loved Star Trek. That early exposure, starting from the age of five, may have been the starting point of geekdom for me, as it’s the first evidence I have of the effects …
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