You Just Have to See This Doctor!
The new ‘Doctor Who’ season starts on Friday! What do you have to look forward to?
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Author: Matt Blum
Matt Blum is Editor-in-Chief of GeekDad. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and two kids, all of whom are also geeks. In his day job Matt is a software engineer, and his many geeky interests include science fiction, the Muppets, LEGO, board games, video games, and bacon.
8 (Spoiler-Free) Things Parents Should Know About ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’
Don’t take little kids to see it! Seriously. Come find out what else you should know.
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7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ (Spoiler-Free)
The first film of the MCU’s Phase Five is here! What should you know before you take your kids to see it?
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8 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ (Spoiler-Free!)
The long-awaited ‘Black Panther’ sequel is here! What should you know before you take your kids to see it?
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6 Things You Should Know About ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ (Spoiler-Free!)
The new MCU movie is out; go see it… but first, read this!
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6 Things Everyone (Especially Parents) Should Know About ‘Eternals’ [Spoiler-Free!]
Note: There are no spoilers for Marvel’s Eternals in this article beyond the very basics of the plot that can be gleaned from trailers, toys, and posters. 1. How is it? Eternals is a good movie; it tries to be a great movie, but it never quite gets there. There is plenty of action and it’s great eye […]
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Miss ‘MythBusters?’ You Should Give This Show a Test Drive
I miss MythBusters. Adam, Jamie, Kari, Grant (RIP), and Tory showed the fun side of science better than any show before them had, and they taught viewers not to take the things they saw in movies, on TV, and online at face value. The show’s been gone for five years (the brief reappearance from 2017-18 with […]
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‘Muppets Haunted Mansion’ Brings New Energy, Synergy to Disney’s 2004 Purchase
In a way, I was predisposed to hate Muppets Haunted Mansion. I’ve loved the Muppets since I was a kid, and it’s no exaggeration to say that our mutual appreciation for them is one of the reasons my wife and I fell in love. I was a bit of a latecomer to Disney parks, since […]
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Kickstarter Game Preview: ‘Heroes of Barcadia’
What do you get when you combine ex-ThinkGeek employees, ‘D&D’-inspired board games, and party-style drinking games? You get this.
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The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser AND Extendable Lightsabers Are Coming, and There’s Video!
I have never wanted anything that is entirely frivolous so badly.
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Phineas and Ferb Are Back in ‘Candace Against the Universe!’
It’s been more than five years since the show ended, and this summer is entirely unlike any in memory, but in the world of ‘Phineas and Ferb’ none of that matters. The first story-length P&F material since 2015 comes out this Friday, and it’s a welcome reminder that the world will get back to normal […]
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No New GeekDad Posts This Weekend!
We’re doing some maintenance.
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10 Things to Know About the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV
What to expect from the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV? Here’s a list of notable elements of what it’s like inside and how it performs when driving.
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Happy WORLD Palindrome Day!
You probably already knew that today is a Palindrome Day, but did you know just how rare this particular Palindrome Day is?
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9 Spoiler-Free Things Parents (and Everyone Else) Should Know About ‘Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker’
If you’re a ‘Star Wars’ fan, you know you have to see it. What should you know before you go?
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7 Things Parents NEED to Know About ‘Frozen 2’
Read this before you bring your kids to the film; you’ll want to be prepared.
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7 (Spoiler-Free) Things Everyone Should Know About ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’
The new Spider-Man movie is out! What should you know before you go see it?
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Stop Hating on ‘Endgame’ – ‘Avatar’ Had a Re-release, Too!
The people decrying the re-release of ‘Endgame’ as unfair are absolutely wrong.
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Top 10 Questions (and a Few Answers) After Seeing ‘Avengers: Endgame’ [SPOILERS]
OK, so you’ve seen the movie. What questions did it leave unanswered? [SPOILERS]
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6 (Spoiler-Free) Things Everyone Should Know About ‘Avengers: Endgame’
It all comes down to this. What should you know before you head out to the theater?
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Kickstarter Alert: ‘Yuri Was Very Brave,’ a Children’s Book About the First Human in Space
A Kickstarter campaign to launch a children’s book about Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space!
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7 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Missing Link’
The latest beautiful stop-motion animated film is out from LAIKA Studios, who brought you ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’ What should you know before taking your kids to see it?
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‘Missing Link’: A Trope-Dodging, Beautiful Animated Film for Adults and Kids Alike
The brilliant stop-motion animation studio LAIKA’s latest production is ‘Missing Link,’ and it’s just as beautiful, creative, well-acted, and funny as you could want any movie to be.
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The First Full-Length ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer Is Out, and It’s Pretty Incredible
A new full-length trailer for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is out!
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Star Wars “Galaxy’s Edge” at Disneyland, Walt Disney World Opening Dates Announced!
Now we now how long we have to wait to fly the Millennium Falcon! It is going to be EPIC!
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10 (Spoiler-Free) Things Parents Should Know About ‘Captain Marvel’
Finally, there’s a female lead in a Marvel superhero movie. But is ‘Captain Marvel’ worth your time, and should you bring your kids with you?
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Hagrid Roller Coaster to Open at Universal Orlando’s ‘Harry Potter’ World
The new roller coaster being built at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter finally has an official name and opening date.
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Sphero Announces Kickstarter for Seriously Hackable Robot Vehicle
Sphero’s newest robot, whose Kickstarter campaign has just launched, promises to be the most hackable product the company has yet produced.
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trailer Video Will Blow Fans’ Minds
Every ‘Star Wars’ fan in the galaxy will want to see this video. Trust me.
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‘Avengers 4’ Title and Trailer Are Finally Here, and Don’t Disappoint
Part of the journey is the end.
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