Wizard World Comic Con was back in Philly from May 17-20, 2018, returning to the Pennsylvania Convention Center with 4 days of action packed programming, awesome vendors, and even better celebrity guests! Let’s take a look at some of the great things that went on, and be sure to stick around for the video atContinue reading “Wizard World Philadelphia 2018”
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Denny’s Solo: A Star Wars Story Inspired Menu & Topps Trading Cards
Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters May 25, 2018 but that doesn’t mean we can’t get a head-start on merchandise! Believe it or not, Denny’s heads into lightspeed first this week with the release of a limited time Star Wars inspired menu and exclusive Topps trading cards (with a portion of the card salesContinue reading “Denny’s Solo: A Star Wars Story Inspired Menu & Topps Trading Cards”
Star Wars: Galactic Nights Premiere (Disney’s Hollywood Studios, April 14, 2017)
I had the honor of attending Disney’s first ever Star Wars: Galactic Nights at their Orlando Hollywood Studios on April 14, 2017. Coincidentally, it overlapped with Star Wars Celebration at the Orange County Convention Center which I also attended, so the Force was very strong that weekend! Galactic Nights is a single night event takingContinue reading “Star Wars: Galactic Nights Premiere (Disney’s Hollywood Studios, April 14, 2017)”
My Top 5 Super Bowl LII Commercials
Last year, I picked my 5 favorite commercials from the Super Bowl so I thought I’d do that again this year. Congrats to the Philadelphia Eagles! Super Bowl LII was a tight game and entertaining from beginning to end – this includes the Pepsi Super Bowl LII Halftime Show with Justin Timberlake (no surprise appearanceContinue reading “My Top 5 Super Bowl LII Commercials”
The Jim Henson Exhibition (Museum of the Moving Image)
This was our first time visiting the Museum of the Moving Image! In such a historic location, the Museum of the Moving Image is in Astoria (Queens, NY) and is found in the former building of Astoria Studios. After intensive renovations, it reopened in 2011 and is still an amazing spot for learning about theContinue reading “The Jim Henson Exhibition (Museum of the Moving Image)”
Rhode Island Comic Con 2017
Following the great time I had at Rhode Island Comic Con last year, I decided to attend the “The Biggest Show In The Smallest State” again! While last year’s RICC had it’s ups & downs, it was still a well-put-together event given its venue restrictions. And even though some of its faults carried over intoContinue reading “Rhode Island Comic Con 2017”
Force Friday II (The Last Jedi)
With Disney kickstarting a whole new trilogy of Star Wars movies, Force Friday made an epic comeback with a midnight event in 2015 in anticipation of Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Last year there was a “Force Friday” type event (#GoRogue) but wasn’t technically a sequel to 2015’s event. However, with the coming of EpisodeContinue reading “Force Friday II (The Last Jedi)”
Star Wars Day 2017 (40th Anniversary of A New Hope)
Today, Star Wars fans around the world annually celebrate the saga, the franchise, the life-changing experience that is Star Wars! Why today? Because it’s May The 4th, as in May The Fourth (Force) Be With You! How does one celebrate Star Wars Day, you ask? You could go to one of the many shops offeringContinue reading “Star Wars Day 2017 (40th Anniversary of A New Hope)”
Topps Star Wars Masterwork 2016 Trading Cards
For almost 80 years, Topps has been producing high desirable collectible trading cards. They’re best known for their baseball cards, basketball cards, and also their non-sports cards such as Star Wars or Dr. Who. Masterwork is one of their newer Star Wars sets and is a high-end line of cards. Some of the great collectiblesContinue reading “Topps Star Wars Masterwork 2016 Trading Cards”
WinterCon 2016 (Resorts World Casino, Jamaica, NY)
Brace yourselves… WinterCon. Alas, my last convention of the year but this one did not disappoint! Exhibitors, artists, panels, and celebrity appearances. And this con almost felt like a mini Star Wars convention: Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca from Episodes III-VIII), Mike Quinn (Nien Nunb from Episodes VI-VIII, and some Ree-Yees/Yoda/Jabba), Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter from EpisodeContinue reading “WinterCon 2016 (Resorts World Casino, Jamaica, NY)”
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