Star Wars Land Announced for Disney Theme Parks

Star Wars Land Announced for Disney Theme Parks

Ever since I was a little kid, I always dreamed of what it would be like to have a full fledged Star Wars theme park. Sure, DisneyLand and DisneyWorld had the partnership with LucasFilm, which brought us the likes of the Star Tours attraction nestled in the back of Hollywood Studios, and as the years went on, even incorporated the Jedi Training Academy and Star Wars Weekends for the ever growing fan base.

 However, I honestly never thought it would ever grow, much less surpass my wildest dreams.

This weekend, everything changed.

In the end, everyone bows to the mouse.

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I, Stormtrooper

I, Stormtrooper

This past June, my family and I had the opportunity to attend Star Wars Weekends 2015 at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. During this trip, I had the opportunity to take part in Disney's D-Tech Me Star Wars experience and I couldn't have been more excited!

First introduced in the Summer of 2012, Star Wars – D-Tech Me is a 10-minute experience that uses the world’s highest-resolution, single-shot 3D face scanner (created by the Imagineering scientists of the Disney Research lab) to capture your likeness and to create a high resolution 3D figurine in one of 6 classic Star Wars characters, which include : Stormtrooper, X-Wing Pilot, Alderaan Princess, Jedi Knight, TIE Fighter Pilot and Carbon Freeze.

Upon being seated in front of the 3D scanner, I was given a fashionable headband to raise just above my hairline and was instructed to provide a round of emotions for the camera (smiling, serious, angry, etc.) that I would be able to chose from in the next room. Not impressed (nor am I ever) with my smiling or angry facial expressions, I choose the straight serious expression and moved on to selecting my figures skin tone and hair style options similar to what you would see in an RPG character engine.

With my selections made, I was sent on my way with an online tracking tool and the promise of delivery within 6-8 weeks …

Guess what just arrived?

Standing 7” tall (just slightly larger than the Star Wars Black Series figures) and retailing for $119.95, the Star Wars – D-Tech Me experience is extremely limited to just 5 weekends out of the year (May – June) and provides a rare, one-of-a-kind personalized opportunity every Star Wars fan should experience!

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Until next time True Believers,

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Best of the Internets on April 1st 2015

Best of the Internets on April 1st 2015

Well it's that famous time of the year where pranks are played and people get super excited for products or news that will never happen. Just from the past couple of hours there have been some pretty good stories and products announced today. I have put together just a few of them below.

Here are a couple of links for some Disney news:

Cinderella's Castle to be Renamed for Elsa

Disney Ends Partnership with Coke, Signs New Agreement with Pepsi

Check out these great new products from ThinkGeek:

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These are just some of the amazing stories and videos of the day, please share your favorites in the comments below.


Happy April Fool's Day!

- Da_Fettman

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Star Wars Rebels: First Impression

Today is my birthday and I am posting on a topic that I love, Star Wars!

I knew that Star Wars Rebels was going to be good before it started because it was from the creators of Star Wars The Clone Wars, but I didn’t know it was going to be freaking awesome! Just a warning if you haven’t seen the first episode/movie for Star Wars Rebels then there may be some SPOILERS in this post.

Here is the short plot summary for Star Wars Rebels and the characters provided from starwars.com :

“Set between the events of Star Wars Episodes III and IV, the Star Wars Rebels story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost – cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and grumpy old astromech droid Chopper – will face threatening new villains, embark on thrilling adventures and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.”

I like that they are going deeper into the events between Episodes III and IV, but I would also like to see Starkiller from the blockbuster videogame series, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, show up in the series. Starkiller was a big part of the start of the Rebellion and would only be proper to fit him in.

Overall, I am truly excited for the rest of the season. I hope we get to see some more familiar faces (you do). If you haven’t watched it the second episode is available on the Watch Disney XD app with a few surprise guests. Also ABC will be airing ‘Spark of the Rebellion’ again with an extra scene featuring Darth Vader and voiced by none other than James Earl Jones! It will be aired on Sunday, October 26 at 7pm EST. I will be watching it again for that extra scene and because it was truly amazing. Disney is doing an excellent job so far with this series and is giving me a peace of mind that Episode VII will be great.

What are your thoughts on Rebels so far? Tell us in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook.

Side Comment:
If you haven't watched Star Wars The Clone Wars, you absolutely need to. That series is probably the best thing that came from LucasFilm since the Original Trilogy. All the seasons are available on Netflix including the unaired Season 6. Don't be a whiny Sith and just do it!

May the Force Be With You!

-  Da_Fettman

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Obi-Wan Trilogy? Uh, Yes Please!

For months now we have been hearing rumors about spin-off, stand alone Star Wars movies like: Boba Fett (I really hope so), Han Solo, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. I for one would love to see a series of Obi-Wan movies. From what I’ve read on the rumor sites, the movies would take place between episodes III and IV, but aren’t part of the story arc. I would like to see some stories carried out that have some questions. What ever happened to Darth Maul after he was shamed by the Emperor in the Clone Wars, does he track down Kenobi for a final duel? What type of training did Qui-Gon give him from the other side? Why does Owen Lars dislike Obi-Wan so much? (Okay maybe not that one, but you get the point.) These are just some of the ideas that could be going through the creative minds over at LucasFilm.

I would like to see how this battle ends in live action.

If they do create an Obi-Wan trilogy, I would also like to see Ewan McGregor play Obi-Wan again. I think he did an incredible job despite the acting of some of his fellow Star Wars costars.

Hopefully more like this.

Not like this.

For more on this story, check out the post on cinelinx.com.

What story line(s) would you like to see with Obi-Wan being the feature character? Please list them in the comments below we would love to hear from you.

May the Force Be With You!

- Da_Fettman

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Age of Ultron: Official Plot Details

We have all been wondering about it and yesterday Disney revealed the plot synopsis for Avengers: Age of Ultron.

“Marvel Studios presents ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron,’ the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.

Written and directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige, Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series ‘The Avengers,’ first published in 1963. Louis D’Esposito, Alan Fine, Victoria Alonso, Jeremy Latcham, Patricia Whitcher, Stan Lee and Jon Favreau serve as executive producers. Get set for an action-packed thrill ride when The Avengers return in Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ on May 1, 2015.”

Age of Ultron will wrap up the Phase 2 installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What do you hope to see in the movie? Who’s excited to see Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver? Who do you think will pay the ultimate price? Leave your theories in the comments below.

If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on Facebook and follow me on Twitter!

As always, May the Force Be With You!

- Da_Fettman

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No Plans For Iron Man 4

Stop in the name of love...

No Plans For Iron Man 4

As a Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fan and especially the Iron Man movies, I was pretty bummed to hear that there won’t be a fourth installment of the series. Variety received this answer when they asked Robert Downey Jr. about a fourth movie at the Toronto Film Festival.

“There isn’t one in the pipe,” Downey said. “No, there’s no plan for a fourth ‘Iron Man.'”

Nothing has been confirmed by Marvel/Disney yet, so who knows we still might see Tony Stark in another standalone.

RDJ has been confirmed (signed on) for two more movies as the man behind the armor, two Avengers sequels. Avengers: Age of Ultron is set to hit theaters next summer and the other Avengers title (yet to be named) will be in 2018.

What does this mean for Iron Man?

What does Marvel have planned for Iron Man? Do you think they will reboot the series after the third Avengers sequel? Do you think anyone else can portray the playboy billionaire as well as Robert Downey Jr.?

Tell us what you think in the comments below and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

Until next time, May the Force Be With You!

- Da_Fettman

Photo courtesy of Marvel

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Top 5 Disney Cartoons That Should Be Rebooted

Top 5 Disney Cartoons That Should Be Rebooted

There are a lot of cartoons getting reboots lately like: My Little Pony, Care Bears, Pound Puppies, and Strawberry Shortcake. I would like to see Disney reboot some of my favorite childhood Disney cartoons for my kids to enjoy. Here is my top 5 Disney cartoons that should be rebooted.

5. Adventures of the Gummi Bears (1985-1991) Spanning 6 seasons, the Gummi Bears bounced here, there, and everywhere.

4. Tale Spin (1990-1991) This short lived 'spin-off' series featured Baloo and other characters from the Jungle Book.

3. Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers (1989–1990) Disney's favorite chipmunks team up with two mice, Gadget and Monterey Jack and a fly, Zipper for some wholesome detective work and crime fighting. This series was also short lived to 3 seasons. I love how Chip and Dale are dressed similar to Indiana Jones and Magnum P.I. Disney has announced a new Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers for 2016, but that's about it.

 

2. Darkwing Duck (1991-1992) "Let's get dangerous!" This was very close to being my number 1. Also only 3 seasons to this amazing series and voiced by one of the greatest voice actors, Jim Cummings. Darkwing Duck, Batman-esque superhero, who "fights" crime and gets assistance from his daughter and pilot Launchpad McQuack. And let's not forget Gizmoduck, Darkwing saw him as a rival since he was popular and a well-liked hero.

Image source: http://darkwingduck.wikia.com/

1. DuckTales (1987-1990) "Woo Hoo!"  Finally, I think that this is the show for Disney to reboot. This show followed the family of Donald Duck: his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie and his uncle, Scrooge McDuck. It follows the many adventures of the boys in the town of Duckburg. Disney must of had a thing for running it's shows for 3 seasons, this was also one of them. This show had a movie, DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp and a spin-off, Darkwing Duck!

What would you like to see rebooted? Tell us in the comments below and please follow us on Facebook and Twitter if you haven't already.

As always, May the Force Be With You!

- Da_Fettman

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Star Wars Rebels Premiere Dates

Star Wars Rebels Premiere Dates

Since the Clone Wars ended there has been something missing from fan’s hearts, a hole that can only be filled by exquisite animation and amazing storylines.  We have been teased with trailers this past year for Rebels and all I can really say is that I’m excited! I have purposely been staying away from posts and new trailer promoting the new series just so when I first watch it I will be blown away (hopefully).

Starwars.com recently posted the dates for the one-hour premiere, Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion, in an easy to read timeline. Here is that timeline:

"MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion one-hour movie will be available on Disney Channel SVOD and to verified users on WATCHDisneyXD.com and the WATCH Disney XD app for smartphones and tablets.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 - Television premiere of one-hour movie Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (9:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Disney Channel.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 - Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will be available for purchase through Apple iTunes, Amazon Prime, Google Play, and Disney XD VOD.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 - Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion (8:00 p.m. ET/PT) premieres on Disney XD.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 - Star Wars Rebels (9:00 p.m. ET/PT) series premieres on Disney XD.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 - Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion will be available on DVD in retailers nationwide."

I will be watching that Monday, September 29, on my Apple TV via the Disney XD app. I cannot wait to see all the new characters, especially Sabine, the Mandalorian, and the new villains.

Are you as excited as I am? Do you think Rebels will be as epic as Clone Wars was?

Please comment below.

As always keep checking back with us for the latest Star Wars news.

Thanks for reading our 50th post and May the Force Be With You!

- Da_Fettman

Source: starwars.com

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Star Wars Original Trilogy: Unaltered on Blu-Ray

Star Wars Original Trilogy: Unaltered on Blu-Ray

For years, Star Wars fans have been waiting for the Original Trilogy to be re-released on blu-ray and we may not have to wait much longer! Earlier today on comicbook.com they wrote:

"For a long time Star Wars fans have been clamoring for Disney/Lucasfilm to re-release the original, unaltered cut of the first Star Wars trilogy, and Comicbook.com has now confirmed with two independent reliable sources that just such a plan is under way.

According to our sources, Disney has plans to release the original cut of the Star Wars trilogy on Blu-ray. Our sources indicate that the project has been under way for quite some time, but it’s been challenging because of some damage to the original negatives they are utilizing. The goal is to release A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, and Return of Jedi in their complete, unaltered, original form without the redone special edition SFX.

Our sources did not have an exact date as to when the original cut of the Star Wars Trilogy would be released on Blu-ray, due to the challenges Disney has encountered in pulling everything together. However, our sources indicated the goal is to have it ready and released before Star Wars Episode VII is released in theaters."

I still own and occasionally watch my DVD set that contained the Special Ed. and the unaltered versions of the films. They aren't the best transfer quality so if they truly do take their time on this, fans won't be disappointed.

So if this is true (crossing our fingers), the next 15 months should be pretty exciting; Star Wars Rebels on Disney XD this fall, Star Wars: Battlefront (3) within the next year, the release of the unaltered Original Trilogy on Blu-Ray, and of course ending 2015 with Star Wars: Episode VII. Hopefully Disney will continue to give us exciting news!

As always we will continue to bring you the latest news in the Star Wars universe.

Until next time, May the Force Be With You!

- Da_Fettman

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Disney's Plans For Star Wars

Cue the Imperial March.

It was only a matter of time before Disney went all out for Star Wars fans. Earlier this week Disney Chairman & CEO Bob Iger told investors, “We’re also developing ideas and designs for a far greater Star Wars presence in our parks and we expect to provide details about this sometime next year.”

I'm hoping for something like this.

This is nothing but exciting! Disney already has attractions like Star Tours and the Jedi Training Academy. They also host annual events like Star Wars Weekends and Star Wars Celebration (not on Disney property, yet, but nearby). Disney is also picking up on the collectibles line with more Vinylmations, Trading Pins, and their Pixar Cars die cast cars in a Star Wars theme.

If Disney adds more Star Wars themed attractions to their parks or even create an exclusive Star Wars theme park Star Wars fans around the world will say, “I love you!”

Disney will respond with, “We know.”

Definitely exciting times with the new movie coming out December 18, 2015 and the new animated series, Rebels, debuting this fall. The New Geek Protocol will continue to bring you the latest Star Wars news.

Until next time, May the Force Be With You!

- Da_Fettman

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