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. 

PREP AND LANDING THE SNOWBALL PROTOCOL

Here's an early Christmas present for fans of the Prep & Landing animated shows ... a brand new holiday special is being released on Thanksgiving Day! My family LOVES the three previously released Prep & Landing Christmas specials about the funny hijinks of elves helping Santa and have been bummed that new ones haven't been released since the last one in 2011. Well now the wait is over!

The elves a returning in “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol,” a brand-new Christmas special that will reach families everywhere across Disney+, Disney Channel, ABC and Freeform. Debuting Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, on Disney Channel at 7:00 p.m. EST/PST, and available the next day on Disney+, later in the season the elves will make their way to ABC and then to Freeform’s iconic “25 Days of Christmas” holiday programming event. 

Marking the franchise’s return after more than a decade, “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” is the fourth installment in a series of popular animated holiday specials featuring Christmas elves from an elite organization tasked with preparing homes worldwide for Santa’s arrival. The new special follows Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne, whose holiday mission goes awry, leaving Wayne convinced he’s in major trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps. Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator and lover of eggnog lattes, brings along her pet arctic seal pup Nog to the office — kicking off endless hijinks.

Original voice cast reuniting for the special include Dave Foley as Wayne, a world-weary but dedicated Prep & Landing elf, alongside Sarah Chalke as Magee, the ambitious and eggnog latte-obsessed Command Center Coordinator, and Derek Richardson as Lanny, Wayne’s loyal friend and ever-agreeable partner. They will be joined by new cast members Manny Jacinto as Renato, the most sought-after massage therapist and holistic healer in the North Pole; Dulcé Sloan as Janice, a clerk at the North Pole Post Office; and Danny Pudi as Chef Geoff, the master chef at the Fruitcake Factory. Rounding out the cast is Christopher Swindle as The Big Guy, a.k.a. Santa.

If you want to check out the previous specials “Prep & Landing” (2009), “Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa” (2010), and “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” (2011) they are currently available to stream on Disney+. I am so GEEKED to see Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol!

JIM HENSON DOCUMENTARY ON DISNEY+

I grew up watching Sesame Street and the original Muppet Show episodes during the time when Jim Henson was alive and crafting magical puppetry. So, a new, original documentary about the man has piqued my interest and has me geeked to watch it on the Disney+ streaming service. Directed by Academy Award ® winner Ron Howard, “Jim Henson Idea Man” chronicles the story of this extraordinary artist and visionary entertainer. In his 36-year career, Henson created some of the world’s most cherished characters, including classic Muppets like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy and all of Sesame Street’s iconic residents, including Big Bird, Grover, Cookie Monster, and Bert and Ernie. Henson also directed beloved fantasy films like The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.

Produced with the full participation and cooperation of the Henson family, “Jim Henson Idea Man” is an unprecedented, intimate look at Henson’s illustrious, revolutionary career and complex personal life. Using never-before-seen personal archival home movies, photographs, sketches, and Henson’s personal diaries, as well as interviews with those who knew him best, the film is the definitive portrait of one of the world’s most inspiring and iconoclastic creator.The documentary will premiere May 31 on Disney+.

NEW SEASON OF DOCTOR WHO TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+

Calling across the Whoniverse! Today, Disney Branded Television and BBC jointly announced the premiere date for the next “Doctor Who” installment, the first-ever season to launch on Disney+ and release simultaneously worldwide. Beginning Friday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m. EDT on Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally (excluding the UK), audiences will return to “The Church on Ruby Road,” which premiered last December, and journey through two all-new episodes. In the UK, the show remains on its traditional home BBC with the season kicking off Saturday, May 11, at 12:00 a.m. GMT on BBC iPlayer, followed by a BBC One broadcast later that day.

This season of “Doctor Who” follows the Doctor and Ruby Sunday through infinite adventures across time and space in the TARDIS. From the Regency era in England to war-torn futures, the duo champion the forces of good while encountering incredible friends and dangerous foes. Showrunner, executive producer and writer Russell T Davies reached out to ageekdaddy.com saying “At last, it’s my great delight to unleash a whole new season of the Doctor and Ruby’s adventures together. Monsters! Chases! Villains! Mysteries! And a terrifying secret that’s been spanning time and space for decades. Don’t miss a second!”

Stay tuned for a brand-new trailer for the upcoming season being released next Friday, March 22 on Disney+.

Quintessentially British, “Doctor Who” is one of the longest running action-adventure television series in the world with legions of fans across the globe since its inception on the BBC in 1963. The critically acclaimed show was the UK’s most watched drama on Christmas Day 2023 as Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor took over the TARDIS in “The Church On Ruby Road.”

NOW AND THEN

“Now And Then – The Last Beatles Song” is now streaming on Disney+! The 12-minute documentary film, written and directed by Oliver Murray, tells the story behind the last Beatles song “Now And Then,” with exclusive footage and commentary from Paul, Ringo, George, Sean Ono Lennon and Peter Jackson. The last Beatles song “Now And Then” itself will be released worldwide at 10:00am ET / 7:00am PT on Thursday, November 2 by Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe. The accompanying music video for “Now And Then,” directed by three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson, will be available November 3 on Disney+.

The eventful journey of “Now And Then” took place over five decades and is the product of conversations and collaborations between the four Beatles that go on to this day. The long mythologized John Lennon demo was first worked on in February 1995 by Paul, George and Ringo as part of The Beatles Anthology project but it remained unfinished, partly because of the impossible technological challenges involved in working with the vocal John had recorded on tape in the 1970s. For years it looked like the song could never be completed.

But in 2022 there was a stroke of serendipity. A software system developed by Peter Jackson and his team, used throughout the production of the documentary series “The Beatles: Get Back,” finally opened the way for the uncoupling of John’s vocal from his piano part. As a result, the original recording could be brought to life and worked on anew with contributions from all four Beatles. This remarkable story of musical archaeology reflects The Beatles’ endless creative curiosity and shared fascination with technology. It marks the completion of the last recording that John, Paul and George and Ringo will get to make together and celebrates the legacy of the foremost and most influential band in popular music history.

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY COMING TO DISNEY+

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, the final installment in the epic, iconic franchise, will stream December 1, 2023, exclusively on Disney+. “Timeless Heroes,” a feature-length documentary which showcases the creation of the legendary swashbuckler, will debut simultaneously on Disney+. In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. The movie is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Also showing on Disney+, “Timeless Heroes,” directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau, explores Harrison Ford’s enduring appeal and his upbringing, including his foray into the entertainment business, his casting in the iconic “Indiana Jones” franchise, and the impact and inspiration generated by the films. It is an in-depth look at an incredible moment in film history when Steven Spielberg and George Lucas assembled an amazing creative team to collaborate on another cinematic benchmark and features never-before-seen footage and interviews with Ford, Spielberg, Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, James Mangold, and many others as well.

Tune into the Disney+ streaming service starting December 1 to enjoy the Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny motion picture and "Timeless Heroes" documentary. 

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID CHRISTMAS SPECIAL COMING TO DISNEY+

Zoo Wee Mama! My kids LOVE Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and our whole family are fans of the live action films that were made about them. So, we are all GEEKED that a new original animated adventure, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever" is coming to the Disney+ streaming service. This holiday tale is debuting December 8, 2023 exclusively on Disney+.

The winter holidays are turning out to be especially stressful for Greg Heffley this year. After accidentally damaging a snowplow while making a snowman with best friend Rowley Jefferson, Greg worries he won’t get the new video game console he so desperately wants for Christmas. To make matters worse, he gets snowed in with his family, including his grumpy older brother Rodrick and annoying younger brother Manny. Directed by Luke Cormican (“Teen Titans Go!) and written and produced by Jeff Kinney, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever” features the voices of Wesley Kimmel (“The Mandalorian”), Erica Cerra (“Power Rangers”), and Hunter Dillon (“Deadpool 2”).

Through September 20, new and returning customers can subscribe to Disney+ Basic (with ads) for $1.99/month for three months by visiting www.disneyplus.com.

NEW STAR WARS YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES EPISODES COMING TO DISNEY+

New episodes of the tv show following the adventures of Jedi Younglings will be debuting on the Disney+ streaming service and Disney Junior cable channel beginning August 2, 2023, with more episodes to come later this year. In total, “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Season 1 will be a 25-episode run. 

Set during The High Republic era, the animated series follows Jedi Younglings as they study the ways of the Force and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi. The series was recently nominated for a 2023 Television Critics Association Award and was awarded a Common Sense Seal from Common Sense Media, which acknowledges outstanding media that families can enjoy together. 

The first seven episodes from the series, which premiered May 4, saw the Younglings train with Master Yoda and Master Zia at the Jedi temple on Tenoo, meet pilot and fast friend Nash Durango, and clash with pirate Taborr Val Dorn. The six new episodes being released on August 2 will follow the Younglings as they continue to hone their Force abilities and go on adventures across the galaxy.

STAR WARS AHSOKA SHOW COMING TO DISNEY+ IN AUGUST

While my fanship of Star Wars will always center around the adventures of Luke, Leia & Han in the original trilogy of movies, for my son and daughter their interest in the franchise revolves more around The Clone Wars and Rebels animated television shows. We would have a family tv night each week devoted to watching a newly released episode. So, they are GEEKED that the characters and plots from these cartoons are being continued in the new AHSOKA live action series coming to the Disney+ streaming service. Of course, since being a Star Wars fan since I was a kid myself, I'm excited for this new show to debut too!

From viewing the trailer for AHSOKA it looks like there is a lot to be excited about. I'm impressed about how well the characters from Star Wars: Rebels appear to transition from cartoons to real actors and actresses. It is nice to see the adventures of these characters carry on. AHSOKA kicks-off exclusively on Disney+ with its first two episodes being released on August 23, 2023.

Set after the fall of the Empire, AHSOKA follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. "Ahsoka" stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. 

Check out the featurette “Journey to Ahsoka” to learn more about the series from its creators and stars: 

NEW STAR WARS SERIES DEBUTS AUGUST 23 ON DISNEY PLUS

Like their dad, my son and daughter are STAR WARS fanatics. Unlike me, their fanship doesn't revolve around the blockbuster motion pictures but rather is based upon the Star Wars animated series. As they grew up, watching the newly released epsiode of either The Clone Wars or Rebels was a highly anticipated weekly event that the whole family looked forward to enjoying together. While my love of Star Wars developed around the space opera of Luke, Leia, Han and Chewie fighting the Empire, my kids are more invested in the adventures of cartoon characters like Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla and Ezra Bridger battling Imperial Inquisiters and Grand Admiral Thrawn. In fact, they really don't care much for the movies at all but they love the Star Wars animated series and the new live-action shows. 

So, we are all GEEKED that many of our favorite characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels are coming to the live action shows on the Disney+ streaming service. Our whole family was bummed when Star Wars: Rebels ended feeling it came to a conclusion too soon, so we are excited that it seems as if that animated series is continuing in a live action format with AHSOKA. 

Set after the fall of the Empire, AHSOKA follows the former Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. The show promises the return of not just Ahsoka, but also Rebels cast Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Chopper and Ezra Bridger. Hopefully it will also include Zeb! Plus, Thrawn is returning as the principal adversary and a mysterious Inquisitor villain character has also been teased. 

 

It has just been announced AHSOKA will debut August 23, 2023 on Disney Plus and will be exclusively available to view on the streaming service. In addition to Rosario Dawson in the title role, AHSOKA stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati, Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth, David Tennant as Huyang, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn and Eman Esfandi appearing as Ezra Bridger. The series is written by Dave Filoni, who executive produces alongside Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist is co-executive producer.

BINGE WATCH INDIANA JONES MOVIES ON DISNEY PLUS

In anticipation of the upcoming conclussion to Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones saga, fans of the adventurous archeologist will be able to stream on Disney+ starting May 31, “Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark,” “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom,” “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade,” “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” and the television series “The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones” before the final installment of the beloved franchise, “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” opens exclusively in theaters June 30, 2023. Additionally, Disney Plus subscribers will also get special access to ShopDisney Indiana Jones merchandise on June 31st!

 Streaming on Disney+: 

In this first installment of the series, which was nominated for eight Academy Awards® including Best Picture and won four, archeologist-adventurer Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is tasked by Army Intelligence to track down an invaluable staff that is the key to locating the Ark of the Covenant, which is being sought by the Nazis. 

After fleeing a nightclub shooting and being dropped out of an abandoned plane, Professor Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford), singer Willie Scott (Kate Capshaw) and 12-year-old Short Round (Ke Huy Quan) find themselves in a starving Indian village who blame their plight on the loss of three mystical stones that have always brought the village prosperity. Jones vows to return the stolen rocks — which brings him and his unlikely cohorts face-to-face with a deadly cult. 

Indy’s Nazi enemies are back and have kidnapped his father, Professor Henry Jones, Sr. (Sean Connery), in their effort to locate the sacred Holy Grail. Following a trail from America to Venice to the deserts of the Middle East, it’s up to Indy (Harrison Ford) to save his father, save the Grail and save the day in this non-stop, action-packed adventure the whole family will treasure. 

Famed archaeologist/adventurer Dr. Henry Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls. 

At the dawn of the 20th century, Indiana Jones (Sean Patrick Flanery) discovered the world. From globetrotting family expeditions as a 9-year-old to the battlefields of World War I as a teenager, Indy’s experiences shaped the heroic, whip-cracking archaeologist he would become. At every turn, Indy encounters history in the making, meeting true-life activists, soldiers, writers, artists, and thinkers who helped influence the world we live in today.

In celebration of the Indiana Jones movies and series launching on the service, Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. will receive special access to must-have Indiana Jones merchandise on shopDisney from May 31, 2023 - June 8, 2023. For a limited time, Disney+ subscribers in the US can purchase highly-anticipated items from the franchise before the general public. 

During this special window, eligible subscribers can visit www.shopdisney.com/IndianaJones or navigate to the Shop tab within the details pages of select Indiana Jones content on Disney+ to scan QR codes or click on a link that will take users directly to the merchandise on shopDisney. The Shop tab will be available to Disney+ primary profiles in the U.S. that have been verified as 18 and older.

AVATAR THE WAY OF WATER FLIES ONTO STREAMING SERVICES

After a historic theatrical run, James Cameron’s Avatar: The Way of Water will debut on streaming services June 7th ... Yes, I said streaming services. The Avatar 2 movie will be available to view on both Disney+ & Max. Avatar: The Way of Water is also available now at all digital retailers including Apple TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Google Play and Movies Anywhere.

Avatar: The Way of Water reaches new heights and explores undiscovered depths as James Cameron returns to the world of Pandora in this emotionally packed action adventure. Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water launches the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. All of this against the backdrop of the breathtaking seascapes of Pandora, where audiences are introduced to new Na’vi cultures and a range of exotic sea creatures.

Are you geeked to be able to watch Avatar: The Way of Water on Disney Plus or Max this summer?

MUPPET MAYHEM TRAILER

Rock on! Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem Band are coming to the Disney+ streaming service in a new Muppets themed show. The Muppets Mayhem arrives May 10, 2023 with all of its episodes available to view at launch. Check out the trailer just released to promote the show: 

The Muppets Mayhem follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora Singh, the old-school Muppet band comes face-to-face with the current-day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.

As Muppet productions are known for, there will be a number of celebrity cameos in the show. Special guests will include:

• Paula Abdul 
• Steve Aoki 
• David Bizarro 
• Rachel Bloom 
• Nicole Byer 
• Sofia Carson 
• Charlamagne Tha God 
• Tommy Chong 
• Billy Corgan 
• Stephanie D’Abruzzo 
• deadmau5 
• Desiigner 
• Colton Dunn 
• Morgan Freeman 
• Susanna Hoffs 
• James Hong 
• Jennifer Irwin 
• Karamo Kesha 
• Tommy Lee 
• Lil Nas X 
• Riki Lindhome 
• Cheech Marin 
• Ziggy Marley 
• Jack McBrayer 
• Arden Myrin 
• Nico Santos 
• Kristen Schaal 
• Ben Schwartz 
• Ryan Seacrest 
• Kevin Smith 
• Chris Stapleton 
• Danny Trejo 
• Joe Lo Truglio 
• “Weird Al” Yankovic 
•  Cedric Yarbrough 
• Zedd

The Muppets Mayhem soundtrack will be available on audio streaming platforms beginning May 10, and the band’s debut album, “The Electric Mayhem,” is set for release on vinyl on May 12. Are you geeked about Dr. Teeth & the Electric Mayhem's new tv show and album? I am! 

DISNEY PLUS CRATER MOVIE TRAILER

Disney+ has just released a trailer for their upcoming original movie CRATER which will be premiering on the streaming service May 12th. It is a coming-of-age science fiction adventure about a group of kids who go on a lunar road trip. Check out the trailer for CRATER:

CRATER is the story of Caleb Channing, who lives on the moon at a mining colony and is about to be permanently relocated to an idyllic faraway planet following the death of his father. But before leaving, to fulfill his dad’s last wish, he and his three best friends, Dylan, Borney and Marcus, along with a new arrival from Earth, Addison, hijack a lunar rover for one final adventure on a journey to explore a mysterious crater.

Does CRATER seem like a sci-fi flick you'd be excited to see?

AHSOKA TEASER TRAILER

Dave Filoni's expansion of the animated Star Wars adventures he crafted into live actions shows continues with the August 2023 debut of AHSOKA on the Disney+ streaming service. Originally a key character in the Clone Wars animated series that Filoni directed, Ahsoka evolved from being Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Padawan (apprentice) to being portrayed as an early leader of the Rebel Alliance in the Star Wars: Rebels cartoons. Now in her live-action incarnation played by Rosario Dawson, Ahsoka finds herself in the years following the fall of the Empire occurring after the events of the Return of the Jedi movie.

My kids have grown up with us having family tv nights to watch new episodes of Clone Wars and Rebels when they originally aired. They are actually bigger fans of the tv shows then any of the Star Wars movies. So, we are fans of Filoni's work with the Star Wars galaxy and excited how he has begun coherently meshing together the animated and live action television shows. Really geeked that it has been announced he will be directing a live action movie that brings together the characters and stories from all The Mandalorian era Disney Plus shows into a feature length theatrical released film.

In anticipation of the next stage of Ahsoka's story, a teaser trailer has been released to promote the upcoming show. There is a lot in it that is both exciting and confusing for Star Wars fans. Check it out:

One of my favorite part of the teaser is that it clearly shows the animated characters that were the heroes of Rebels are coming back together to be a big part of the Disney Plus galaxy of Star Wars live action shows. Not only that but the villain from that series, Thrawn, is coming back to lay claim to being heir to the Empire. It will be interesting if there will be tie-ins to the Timothy Zahn book that originally introduced this fan favorite character before he was revamped into the Rebels storyline. These characters are to my kids like Luke, Leia, Han, R2-D2 and Darth Vader are to me in being favorite Star Wars heroes and villains. 

What seems confusing in where the show's timeline is are that there sure seem to be a lot of evil Sith running about. These villains aren't around at Return of the Jedi and don't seem to be around when The Force Awakens takes place. So, what is going on here! I'm intrigued!

While Kathleen Kennedy has been in charge of LucasFilm since the Disney transaction and George Lucas' retirement, it has been Filoni that has kept the franchise alive. Kennedy tore down the magic of the franchise in three poorly executed cash grab movies while Filoni kept the George Lucas style of the franchise alive through his production of Star Wars television shows. There is a whole generation now who relates to Star Wars more through the characters and stories told through Filoni's television series than the movies. Hopefully, Filoni will continue to be able to have more control of steering the franchise's direction and Kennedy will graciously disappear into retirement. 

I have a lot of faith in Filoni being the steward of the Star Wars galaxy. My whole family is looking forward to seeing AHSOKA on Disney+ and Filoni's Star Wars movie that ties these shows all together. This is the way!

THE ELECTRIC MAYHEM DISNEY PLUS SHOW

The Muppets will be back with a new show soon! THE MUPPETS MAYHEM will premiere on the Disney Plus streaming service on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. In a change of pace from recent show launches all of the episodes will be available to view immediately versus being spread out released on a weekly basis...YEAH!!!

THE MUPPETS MAYHEM follows The Electric Mayhem Band — Dr. Teeth on vocals and keyboards, Animal on drums, Floyd Pepper on vocals and bass, Janice on vocals and lead guitar, Zoot on saxophone and Lips on trumpet — on an epic, music-filled journey to record their first-ever studio album. With the help of a driven young music executive, Nora Singh, the old-school Muppet band comes face-to-face with the current day music scene as they try to finally record their first studio album.

The stars Lilly Singh ("A Little Late with Lilly Singh") as Nora, Tahj Mowry ("Baby Daddy") as Moog, Saara Chaudry ("The Mysterious Benedict Society") as Hannah, Bill Barretta as Dr. Teeth, Dave Goelz as Zoot, Eric Jacobson as Animal, Peter Linz as Lips, David Rudman as Janice, Matt Vogel as Floyd Pepper and recurring guest star Anders Holm ("Workaholics”) as JJ. 

THE MUPPETS MAYHEM is written by executive producers Adam F. Goldberg ("The Goldbergs”) based upon the characters created by Jim Henson. I have been geeked about this show since I first heard about it being produced. Who else is excited to see some Muppets mayhem!?  Rock on!

COMING OF AGE SCI FI ADVENTURE COMING TO DISNEY PLUS

A new original coming of age science fiction adventure movie, CRATER, will be debuting May 12 on the Disney+ streaming service. Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, the sci-fi flick playing exclusively on Disney Plus stars Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce and Scott Mescudi. 

CRATER is the story of Caleb Channing (Russell-Bailey), who was raised on a lunar mining colony and is about to be permanently relocated to an idyllic faraway planet following the death of his father (Mescudi). But before leaving, to fulfill his dad’s last wish, he and his three best friends, Dylan (Barratt), Borney (Hong) and Marcus (Boyce), and a new arrival from Earth, Addison (Grace), hijack a rover for one final adventure on a journey to explore a mysterious crater.

Does CRATER sound like a show you'd like to stream for a family movie night? 

LIGHTNING MCQUEEN DAY

It is Lightning McQueen Day—9/5 for No. 95—so seemed like a good time to take a closer look at Disney and Pixar’s original series “Cars on the Road” ahead of this week's debut on Disney+. Check out this extended look at one of the episodes that was shared on Twitter by @pixarcars. While you are watching it make sure to give us a follow too at @Geekdad248!

Faster than fast and quicker than quick! Check out this new clip from Disney and Pixar’s #CarsOnTheRoad, a #DisneyPlusDay premiere, streaming September 8 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/nNYqjkQuSO

— Disney•Pixar's Cars (@pixarcars) September 5, 2022

This original series premiering on Disney+ Day follows Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and his best friend Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) as they head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister. What thrills and troubles do you think they will get into?

Disney+ Day is on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, leading into D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event presented by Visa in Anaheim, CA. In celebration, the streaming service will host special experiences for fans and subscribers, and will premiere new content from its marquee brands – Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.

Are you geeked about new Cars adventures coming in an animated series? I love road trips and am looking forward to seeing where the road takes these two friends. "Cars on the Road" is streaming exclusively on Disney+. 

DR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS COMING TO HOME VIDEO

Missed seeing Marvel Studios' DR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS at the movie theater? You can soon witness the mind-bending alternate realities of the Marvel cinematic multiverse by adding the film to your home entertainment video library. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness debuts via all major digital platforms and for streaming on Disney+ starting June 22 and will be available to purchase on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on July 26.

Journey into the unknown in Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. When the Marvel Cinematic Universe unlocks the Multiverse, Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) must enlist help from old and new allies as he traverses mind-bending and dangerous alternate realities in order to confront a surprising adversary.

The home entertainment release of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness includes the following bonus content:

Featurettes 

• Method to the Madness - Join various crew members and Marvel employees in interviews as they discuss their love of Sam Raimi and all the details of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that make it quintessentially Raimi. 
• Introducing America Chavez - In this short and fun profile piece, we’ll learn about America’s humble beginnings in the comics. We’ll meet Xochitl Gomez and discuss the complications her character's unique power presents for the future of the MCU. 
• Constructing the Multiverse - Writing a feature film for Marvel is no easy task. In this playful yet informative featurette, we’ll dive into the challenges that writer Michael Waldron faced in creating the twisting and turning story of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. 

Bloopers 

•  Gag Reel - Take a look at some of the fun outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. 

Deleted Scenes 

•  A Great Team - A journalist questions Doctor Strange's integrity. 
• Pizza Poppa - Bruce is relieved when Doctor Strange's spell ends. 
• It's Not Permanent - Bruce tries to accuse Doctor Strange of being an imposter. 

Audio Commentary 

•  View the film with audio commentary by Sam Raimi, Richie Palmer, and Michael Waldron.

Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America. Directed by Sam Raimi the movie stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Stephen Strange,  Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlet Witch,  Chiwetel Ejiofor as Baron Mordo, Benedict Wong as Wong,  Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez, and Rachel McAdams as Dr. Christine Palmer. It has a runtime of 126 minutes.

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LIVE ACTION PINOCCHIO MOVIE TO DEBUT ON DISNEY+

To help increase viewers and provide value for subscribers of its streaming service, Walt Disney Studios will debut its eagerly anticipated live action feature film adaption of PINOCCHIO on Disney Plus. Thursday, September 8, 2022 has been branded Disney+ Day with the streaming service premiering new content from its marquee brands, including the all-new live action PINOCCHIO.

Academy Award winner Robert Zemeckis directs this live action retelling of the beloved tale of a wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. Tom Hanks stars as Geppetto, the wood carver who builds and treats Pinocchio (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) as if he were his own son. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Jiminy Cricket, who serves as Pinocchio’s guide as well as his "conscience"; Academy Award® nominee Cynthia Erivo is the Blue Fairy; Keegan-Michael Key is "Honest" John; Academy Award® nominee Lorraine Bracco is Sofia the Seagull, a new character, and Luke Evans is The Coachman. Also in the cast are Kyanne Lamaya as Fabiana (and her marionette Sabina), Giuseppe Battiston as Señor Stromboli and Lewin Lloyd as Lampwick.

When you wish upon a star…⭐ Watch the trailer for the all-new live action #Pinocchio and stream the movie, a #DisneyPlusDay premiere, September 8 on @DisneyPlus. 🧚🪄 pic.twitter.com/D9x5FDKjBc

— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) May 31, 2022

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