SAVANNAH BANANAS BASEBALL COLLABORATION WITH DISNEY PLUS

The Savannah Bananas, the Harlem Globetrotters equivalent for baseball, which merge showmanship with athletic feats, are on fire. They are filling sold out stadiums as they barnstorm across America with a family friendly brand of entertainment that is affordable for budget conscious consumers and provides an enjoyable ballpark experience. Their tickets are one of the hottest to get a hold of these days, in fact I've tried to get tickets to a game for my family to go for three years in a row now with no success, so I can see the inside joke on why they called one of the new teams to their baseball league "The Firefighters" to mock the popularity of the brand. If you want to check out this goofy style of baseball and haven't been able to get to a game in-person, Disney+ is providing people with the chance to check out the Savannah Bananas hype. 

Disney is collaborating with the Savannah Bananas, making Disney+ in the U.S. the home of The Banana Bowl set to stream this October. The Banana Bowl will stream live on Disney+ and feature the teams in the league [Bannas, Clowns, Coconuts, Firefighters, Party Animals & Tailgaters] facing off for the season championship. Known for blending athleticism with entertainment, the game will include one of the biggest performances the league has ever seen, bringing together all six teams, along with its signature on-field showmanship from first pitch to final out. 

The Disney+ Banana Bowl broadcast builds on the following slate of collaborations, where Banana Ball meets Disney storytelling: 

• Savannah Bananas on “Dancing with the Stars” The Savannah Bananas bring their signature showmanship to the ballroom, with standout player Jackson Olson set to compete on the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars,” simulcasting live this fall across ABC and Disney+ and streaming next day on Hulu. 
• Savannah Bananas Games Across ESPN and Disney+ ESPN, Disney+ and the Savannah Bananas have launched a 25-game exclusive package, with every game streaming live on the ESPN App and Disney+, and select matchups airing across ESPN networks and ABC.
• Savannah Bananas Day at Disneyland Resort — March 26, 2026 Banana Ball returned to Southern California as the Savannah Bananas took over Anaheim for a one-of-a-kind celebration at Disneyland Resort. Coinciding with “Savannah Bananas Day,” the team’s game at Angel Stadium, featuring a matchup against the Indianapolis Clowns, brought the dance-filled, fan-first spirit of Banana Ball directly into the Disney Parks experience. 
• Banana Ball heads to Walt Disney World — May 29-30, 2026 Banana Ball’s signature showmanship heads to Walt Disney World Resort, with a game at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex woven into a broader fan celebration. The matchup will feature the Party Animals against the Loco Beach Coconuts, showcasing the expanding Banana Ball universe and its growing national footprint. 

Disney Pixar HOPPERS Home Entertainment Release

If you’re looking for the next family movie night pick, I just watched with my wife and kids on moviesanywhere.com Disney Pixar’s HOPPERS which is an animated sci-fi themed slapstick comedy with a plot that addresses environmental issues which will leave you contemplating humanity's relationship with the planet. The story follows Mabel, a college student who "hops" her consciousness into a robotic beaver to infiltrate a colony and save their habitat from a mayor obsessed with building a freeway through the animals' home. It’s basically Avatar meets A Bug’s Life, but with a beaver king named George (voiced by the hilarious Bobby Moynihan) who absolutely steals the show instead of aliens and ants as the leading characters. My whole family really enjoyed HOPPERS!

For parents, there’s plenty to appreciate beyond the cute animals in this film. The animation is top-tier, and the voice cast — including Jon Hamm as the villainous Mayor Jerry and Meryl Streep as a formidable Insect Queen — enhances the story. I particularly loved the focus on Mabel’s connection to her grandmother, which grounds the high-tech sci-fi elements in a way many families can associate with their own relationships. The movie doesn't talk down to kids while tackling environmental stewardship without feeling like a lecture. 

A quick "dad-to-dad" heads-up: while it’s rated PG, some scenes get surprisingly intense. There are a few "horror-lite" sequences and a chaotic third act featuring a terrifying "human hopper" robot controlled by an insect. If you have very little ones who are sensitive to jump scares or "creepy" imagery, be on guard! Otherwise, it is a fun flick that reminded me of why my family loves Pixar movies after some of the recent disappointing releases from the studio.

HOPPERS earned A Geek Daddy nod of approval for providing a fun, laugh filled family movie night. It is available to view now on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Movies Anywhere, Apple TV, and Fandango @ Home. Plus, it will be available on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on June 2, 2026.

The home entertainment release of HOPPERS includes the following bonus content in addition to the featured motion picture:

• The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar creative team as they explore Yellowstone, study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favorite new animated characters from Hoppers. 
• Hopping In: The Making of Hoppers: Hop into the making of the movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas, collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation, and lovable characters to life in Pixar’s Hoppers. 
• "Meet King George" Scene Breakdown: Dive deep with director Daniel Chong and the filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of making King George’s Superlodge. Get insight into the directing process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design. 
• Beaverton Revealed: Explore Hoppers to find surprising Pixar film cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes facts. 
• Dam Good Bloopers: Laugh along with your favorite voice actors from Hoppers as they have fun bringing their characters to life in the recording booth. 
• Deleted Scenes: Check out scenes that didn’t make the final cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.

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BBALL PAUL MEAL AT SAVVY SLIDERS

Detroit Pistons Forward Paul Reed is partnering with Savvy Sliders to launch the "BBall Paul" Meal, a limited-time combo that delivers some DEEETROIT BASKETBALL flavor to fans - both on the court and at the table. The "BBall Paul" Meal features a starting lineup of fan favorites: one Boomin' Chicken Slider topped with pickles and Savvy's Boom sauce, two Chicken Fingers, seasoned crinkle Fries, and a choice of Fountain Drink or the Hand-spun Cookies & Cream Custard Shake. The "BBall Paul" Meal is now available for a limited time at Savvy Sliders locations across Michigan through June 1, 2026 and is priced at $11.99 for the meal and fountain drink option or $14.99 for the meal and hand-spun custard shake option.

Swing by a Savvy Sliders location and enjoy a "Bball Paul" Meal during the Pistons playoff games which they hopefully will be playing in throughout this limited time deal. I'm going to grab one to snack on while watching Detroit's games against Cleveland on tv. Let's Go Pistons! Beat the Cavaliers! 

READY OR NOT 2 MOVIE REVIEW

Ready or Not 2 manages the rare feat of being a sequel that honors the chaotic spirit of the original while expanding its wicked mythology in unexpected directions. Picking up with Grace, who is now a hardened survivor of the Le Domas family’s ritualistic madness, the film flips the script by placing her back in the crosshairs of a different, yet equally deranged, high-society cult. Samara Weaving returns with her trademark blend of feral desperation and dry wit, proving once again that she is the ultimate modern final girl. The action is punchier, the stakes feel more global, and the dark humor is as sharp as a sacrificial dagger.

The sequel’s greatest strength lies in its world-building, which avoids the trap of simply repeating the "hide and seek" gimmick. Instead, it dives deeper into the supernatural pacts that govern the world’s elite, introducing a fresh gallery of aristocratic monsters who are as bumbling as they are lethal. The cinematography shifts from the claustrophobic corridors of a single mansion to a sprawling, gothic estate that feels like a character itself, dripping with atmosphere and inventive deathtraps. While the first film was a tight survival thriller, this installment leans harder into the "splatstick" horror-comedy genre, delivering gore that is both shocking and hilariously over-the-top.

By the time the explosive finale rolls around, Ready or Not 2 cements itself as a rare follow-up that might actually surpass the original for some fans. It’s a cynical, bloody, and riotously fun critique of inherited wealth that never takes itself too seriously. Even as the body count rises and the plot takes a turn for the truly bizarre, the movie stays grounded in Grace’s sheer will to survive. It’s a relentless adrenaline-fueled ride that leaves the door cracked just enough for more mayhem, making it a must-watch for anyone who likes their horror served with a side of pitch-black irony.

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is available now on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Movies Anywhere and Fandango @ Home. The home video release on Blu-ray and DVD will be June 16, 2026. This horror flick is rated R by the Motion Picture Association [MPA].

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YAXEL LENDEBORG FREE AUTOGRAPH SIGNING

National Champion, Big Ten Player of the Year, and Consensus first-team All-American Yaxel Lendeborg will host a special autograph signing for fans at the newly opened AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown. This FREE event offers a unique opportunity to meet one of college basketball’s top players shortly following Michigan Basketball’s National Championship win over Connecticut. 

WHEN: 

Sunday, April 26, 2026 

12 - 2 pm 

WHERE: 

AC Hotel Ann Arbor Downtown 

310 E. Huron St. 

Ann Arbor, MI

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EXORCISM ISLAND

The first five issues of the Comixology Originals Kindle digital comic book series, EXORCISM ISLAND, is being released as a collected edition by Amazon on April 28, 2026. The digital download is priced at $6.99 at a file size of 57.6 MB. Exorcism Island is written by Jordan Thomas with artwork by Chris Matthews.

Following a confrontation with a possessed young woman Catholic priest Gigi Amato finds himself being sent to an island where the Vatican keep all of the long term possession cases under the charge of a gang of psychologically and emotionally bruised priests. The priests attempt to keep the madness of the island under control but dark forces are working against them from all sides as evil digs its nails into their spiritually poisoned, isolated home.

DISNEY PIXAR HOPPERS HOME VIDEO RELEASE

Take your family on a wildly fun adventure when Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers lands on digital platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home on April 28 and also on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD June 2. In this animated comedy adventure, animal lover Mabel seizes an opportunity to use a new technology to ‘hop’ her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver and communicate directly with animals. As she makes amazing discoveries, Mabel befriends a charismatic beaver and must rally the entire animal kingdom to face a major, imminent human threat.

The home video digital and disc releases include the following bonus features:

The Critter Diaries: Wander behind the scenes with director Daniel Chong and the Pixar team as they explore Yellowstone, study wildlife, and find real-life inspiration for our favorite new animated characters from Hoppers. 

Hopping In: The Making of Hoppers: Hop into the making of the movie as filmmakers, cast, and crew share how their ideas, collaboration, and creative process brought the story, animation, and lovable characters to life in Pixar’s Hoppers. 

"Meet King George" Scene Breakdown: Dive deep with director Daniel Chong and his filmmaking team as they reveal the craft of making King George’s Superlodge. Get insight into the directing process, editing, VFX, animation, and production design. 

Beaverton Revealed: Explore Hoppers to find surprising Pixar film cameos, hidden references, and plenty of fun, behind-the-scenes facts. 

Dam Good Bloopers: Laugh along with your favorite voice actors from Hoppers as they have fun bringing their characters to life in the recording booth. 

Deleted Scenes: Check out these scenes that didn’t make the final cut, as introduced by director Daniel Chong and editor Axel Geddes.