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Smithsonian Coloring Books: Learn About Dinosaurs, Airplanes, and More

January 27, 2021January 26, 2021Jenny Bristol

The Smithsonian has a new line of coloring books which will appeal to both adults and curious kids.

5 Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday

March 2, 2017Evil Genius Mum4

March 2nd is Dr Seuss’ birthday! From parfaits to planes, we have 5 ways to encourage some creative celebrating with your kids. Share your ideas too!

GeekDad Travel: Wunderbar Wunderland

June 22, 2016Robin Brooks

There are planes, trains, and automobiles galore at the wonderful Miniatur Wunderland.

GeekDad Puzzle of the Week Solution – Paper Planes

April 8, 2014December 16, 2017Judd Schorr1

Were you able to circumnavigate with the fewest number of planes? If so, then the $50 ThinkGeek Gift Certificate may have your name on it!

GeekDad Puzzle of the Week – Paper Planes

April 2, 2014Judd Schorr

Could a fleet of planes able to instantly transfer fuel and fly 1/2 way around the world act in concert to circumnavigate it?

A Monsteriffic Christmas

January 3, 2014Sarah Pinault

GeekMom Sarah watched Monsters University on Christmas day. What was your post-feast napping movie this year?

Planes, Image: 2013 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Planes: Flying Onto the Small Screen

November 25, 2013Sarah Pinault

This week saw the release of Planes on Disney DVD. Having explored the world above the world of Cars, I’m quite happy putting this into our regular rotation of family night movies. Here’s why I think you should join me.

Review: Planes the Video Game and a Giveaway

August 15, 2013November 23, 2017Tony Sims2

In Planes the Video Game, the player goes beyond the film and is a full-time racer. On the console, the player gets to choose between ten of the cast planes from the film to participate in races and mini-games.

Look Behind the Scenes of Disney’s Planes – Interview with Carlos Alazraqui

August 13, 2013Tony Sims

Alazraqui is of course, the voice of El Cupacabra in Planes, but I can’t help but think of him as Deputy James Garcia on Comedy Central’s Reno 911!, of which I have been a big fan.

D23 Expo 2013: What’s Next for Disney Animation?

August 11, 2013Cindy White

At this weekend’s D23 Expo, Disney animation head John Lasseter showed off an impressive slate of upcoming films.

D23 Kids Cosplay: A Labor of Love

August 11, 2013Jenn Fujikawa3

Check out the outstanding kids cosplay I saw at D23.

Movie Review: Planes Is High-Flying Fun

August 9, 2013Nicole Wakelin1

Planes hits theaters nationwide today with a cast of fun, new characters that kids and adults are going to love.

7 Things Parents Should Know About Disney’s Planes

August 8, 2013Tony Sims4

What is this movie that you speak of, Planes?

Dusty, voiced by Dane Cook, is a crop dusting plane who dreams of competing in an international world-wide aerial race. He is also afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper (Stacy Keach) and a host of new and old friends, Dusty does just that.

Look Behind the Scenes at Disney’s Planes – Interview with Teri Hatcher

August 6, 2013Tony Sims

As far as geek cred goes, Teri Hatcher has it in spades. MacGyver, Tomorrow Never Dies (Bond girl), Lois and Clark, Quantum Leap, Tales from the Crypt and Coraline are some of the most memorable – just to name a few. Her most recent addition is voicing the scrappy mechanic Dottie in the new Disney movie Planes.

World Premiere of Disney's Planes, Image: The Walt Disney Company

On The Red Carpet At The Disney Planes Premiere

August 6, 2013Nicole Wakelin5

On the red carpet for the world premiere of Planes at the El Capitan Theater in Los Angeles, California.

#TheLittleMermaidEvent Goodie Bag, Image: Nicole Wakelin

GeekMom Is Covering The Little Mermaid Event and Premiere of Planes Tonight!

August 5, 2013Nicole Wakelin

GeekMom will be at the Planes premiere tonight and sharing all sorts of The Little Mermaid activities to promote the film’s upcoming Blu-ray release in October.

Look Behind the Scenes at Disney’s Planes – Director & Producer

July 30, 2013November 23, 2017Tony Sims

I had a chance to talk with both Planes director Klay Hall and producer Traci Balthazor-Flynn. I got feeling when talking with them both that this was a real journey that they went on together — I never felt that one was “above” the other in rank or decision making.

Three Great New Clips From Disney’s Planes

July 26, 2013Nicole Wakelin1

Disney’s latest animated adventure, Planes, hits theaters nationwide on August 9th but you can get your look at three new clips from the film right now!

Look Behind The Scenes at Disney’s Planes – Voice Acting

July 13, 2013December 14, 2017Tony Sims1

Previously here at GeekDad, we have seen behind the scenes of the Computer Animation department and the Storyboard Art. Now we are going to fast forward a bit to the Vocal Track Recording. This is where the voice actor celebrities come into the studio and literally give a voice to our animated friends.

Look Behind the Scenes at Disney’s Planes – Storyboards

July 9, 2013Tony Sims2

Previously on GeekDad, I gave readers a peek behind the scenes at the computer animation department. Read the entire post here, but mainly what we covered is the process of taking sketches and turning them into a cartoon via computer software. Now I want to share the where the real storytelling takes place in my […]

Look Behind the Scenes at Disney's Planes – The Computer Animation Department

June 28, 2013November 23, 2017Tony Sims

Recently I had a chance to visit, once again, the animators at Disney Animation Studios. This time I was given the opportunity to find out in a bit more detail about the process that goes into the art process. I knew that in today’s advanced world of animation that they did not draw pictures on […]