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Tag: The Avengers

‘Captain America: Civil War’ Blu-Ray Available Now

September 13, 2016Patricia Vollmer

‘Captain America: Civil War’ is now available on Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, DVD, and On Demand. Be sure to check out the bonus features, particularly the ‘Doctor Strange’ sneak peek!

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‘Lego Marvel’s Avengers’ Coming in 2016

August 5, 2015Ruth Suehle

Take a peek at some of the characters from the upcoming Lego Marvel’s Avengers video game.

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Legendary Marvel

‘Legendary’ Brings Marvel Superheroes to Your Tabletop

May 6, 2015Jonathan H. Liu2

It’s a great time to be a Marvel fan: ‘Age of Ultron’ in theaters, ‘Daredevil’ on Netflix, ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ on TV. But if that’s not enough, there’s another way to get your Marvel superhero fix: the ‘Legendary’ tabletop game.

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Chloe Bennet and Clark Gregg Talk ‘S.H.I.E.L.D.’ at Emerald City Comicon

March 29, 2015December 13, 2017Kelly Knox

The actors hint at a few things to come this season on ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”

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Why You Should Consider Reading Joss Whedon

May 26, 2014Sophie Brown

For anyone interested in the concept of Whedon Studies and wanting to delve deeper into the Whedonverse, Reading Joss Whedon might just be the book you’re looking for.

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Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Geek Date Night Approved

April 4, 2014Melody Mooney1

Geek parents approve the new Captain America sequel and explain why it is a great date night movie.

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Tesse-whatsit? The Science-ish of Tesseracts in Science Fiction

March 7, 2014Ruth Suehle2

The idea of a tesseract has been used in fiction quite a bit since the term was coined—can you believe it?—in 1888. Here are a few examples.

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Thor: The Dark World on Home Video Today

February 25, 2014December 14, 2017Tony Sims

Today marks the release of Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World on home video release. This one continues the adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.

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Thor: The Dark World Is a Worthy Successor to The Avengers

November 6, 2013Kelly Knox1

Thor: The Dark World outshines the Norse god’s first outing in almost every way.

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Check Out The Latest Thor: The Dark World Trailer!

September 25, 2013Nicole Wakelin

Check out the latest trailer for Thor: The Dark World which aired during the premiere of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on Tuesday night!

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Countdown to Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D Day 14: The Life Model Decoy

September 10, 2013Corrina Lawson2

What exactly is a Life Model Decoy? In the Marvel comic universe, it’s far more than a snarky comment by Tony Stark.

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Thor: The Dark World – New Trailer Is Here!

August 7, 2013Matt Blum1

Premiering as part of YouTube’s Geek Week, here’s the new trailer for the second solo Thor movie. It looks like Tom Hiddleston is going to pretty much run away with every scene he’s in. Again.

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HULK SMASH! Story, character and , SFX work together in the Avengers.

Dream Jobs You’ve Never Heard of: Visual Effects Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic

August 2, 2013November 23, 2017Jason CranfordTeague

Jeff White and team at ILM, among others, worked tirelessly to bring The Avengers to life on the big screen, helping Joss Whedon realize his vision. Read about how he got into the special effects industry, the importance of computer science for the creative profession, and where the industry is headed.

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Happy Birthday, Joss Whedon!

June 23, 2013December 13, 2017Matt Blum1

Today is the 49th birthday of Joss Whedon, geek icon extraordinaire. Without Whedon, the world of geekdom would have had no Buffy the Vampire Slayer, no Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, and no Firefly/Serenity.

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The Cliffs of Insanity: What's the Point of Superhero Movies?

June 14, 2013Corrina Lawson4

Does Hollywood need to be saved from superhero blockbusters? On the contrary, the world needs more of the message these movies send.

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Towel Day: 42 Occurrences of The Number 42 in Pop Culture

May 25, 2013Sophie Brown1

Any good geek knows that the answer to the great question of life, the universe and everything is 42, but were you aware just how often that number has crept up in pop culture? From apartment numbers to Hurley numbers, dates to car registrations, the number 42 is everywhere when you start looking hard enough. Here are 42 examples of the number turning up in pop culture.

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Coulson Lives! Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Heading to ABC This Fall

May 13, 2013Kelly Knox

Last night ABC premiered the first trailer for what’s sure to be this fall’s most anticipated show – Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Take a look at the first trailer.

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Can 2013 Beat The Amazing Year of Movies That Was 2012?

January 4, 2013Ruth Suehle

It’s hard to remember a better time to be a movie lover and a geek than 2012. It was week after week of must-see movies, and it’s probably impossible to be a mom and have caught them all. After all of that, can 2013 even pretend to compare? Read this 2012 vs. 2013 movie throwdown to find out.

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New Avengers: Breakout: A Kiss or Kill Dilemma

December 31, 2012December 16, 2017Corrina Lawson

If you’re impatient for a sequel ot the The Avengers, and especially if you want more Hawkeye and the Black Widow and more about S.H.I.E.L.D., The Avengers: Breakout novel might be just the thing to tide you over as the …

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How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love 3-D (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

June 3, 2012Admin

I am not afraid to admit it: I’m a fan of 3-D movies. At its best, 3-D can add a texture and layering to the visual narrative that a skilled director and editor can spin into magic. At its worst, …

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How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love 3-D

May 31, 2012Jason CranfordTeague

I am not afraid to admit it: I’m a fan of 3-D movies. At its best, 3-D can add a texture and layering to the visual narrative that a skilled director and editor can spin into magic. At its worst, …

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The Avengers’ Hawkeye: Not Such a Bad Archer After All (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

May 12, 2012Admin

I got to see a preview screening of The Avengers last night, and I need to amend my earlier comments regarding Hawkeye’s archery technique a little bit. I can’t give you a review of the film, at least not yet, …

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Need More Avengers? Try These Marvel Comics

May 11, 2012Corrina Lawson

If you’ve already seen The Avengers multiple times and still want more, Marvel Comics has a solution. There are a number of comic collections available that will give you the flavor of the characters from the movie.

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The Avengers Sequel, Disney Park Attractions Officially in the Works, Surprising Nobody

May 9, 2012Matt Blum

Considering that The Avengers has been shattering box office records right and left since it opened, and that it passed the $700 million mark worldwide yesterday, it can hardly be considered a surprise that a sequel is already in the …

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Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion: Must-Have for Whedon Fans

May 6, 2012December 13, 2017Ruth Suehle1

Between The Cabin In The Woods and The Avengers, you might feel like you’re swimming in Whedon lately. (And if you’ve read my GeekMom posts, you know I’m a fan of that pool!) But if you can’t get enough Whedon, there’s a little more to love in Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion. This self-described “essential […]

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Review: The Cabin in the Woods Visual Companion

May 5, 2012Admin

I know when it comes to Joss Whedon movies, this weekend is all about The Avengers. But if you haven’t seen The Cabin in the Woods yet, it needs to be on your weekend agenda. Call it a double feature. …

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Like The Avengers? Support the Comic Creators

May 5, 2012Corrina Lawson

It’s a sad fact of comic fandom that the pioneers who created the most beloved characters often were compensated to such a small degree for their work for hire that in their later lives, they need financial assistance. That’s where …

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Funny: Clark Gregg’s Favorite Avengers Movie Moments

May 3, 2012Matt Blum

The awesome Clark Gregg, who plays S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Phil Coulson in The Avengers and several of the films preceding it, put together this very balanced and fair look at his five favorite moments from the movie series for NextMovie. Check …

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7 Spoileriffic Things You May Want to Know About The Avengers

April 30, 2012Matt Blum

This piece is, and I can’t emphasize this enough, only for people who want spoilers. Seriously, do not read this if you don’t want to know anything about what happens in the film. You have been warned.

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The Avengers’ Hawkeye: Not Such a Bad Archer After All (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)

April 29, 2012Admin

I got to see a preview screening of The Avengers last night, and I need to amend my earlier comments regarding Hawkeye’s archery technique a little bit. I can’t give you a review of the film, at least not yet, …

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