Marvel Movie Trailer Roundup: Guardians of the Galaxy and Big Hero 6
Two great tastes that have nothing to do with each other This week, we the comic geeks were graced with not one, but two Marvel movie trailers. One from Marvel Studios and an interesting entry from...
View ArticleEarly Hands-On With Big Hero 6 Toy Line
In advance of the San Diego Comic Con we have a hands-on look at the new toys for Disney’s new Big Hero 6 movie: Thanks for reading GeekDad. Please consider clicking through to our site, we'd love to...
View ArticleFull Big Hero 6 Trailer Brings the Hairy Baby
The latest Big Hero 6 trailer gives us a more in-depth look at San Fransokyo and its heroic and villainous denizens. So far, this movie has charm oozing out of its segmented mech armor — not that I...
View ArticleBig Hero 6 Trailer for Disney Infinity
Here’s a look at the new trailer for Baymax and Hiro characters in Disney Infinity along with some game-play screen shots. Thanks for reading GeekDad. Please consider clicking through to our site, we'd...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes With Big Hero 6
Continuing the streak that began with Tangled, Disney Animation’s next feature is also their first animated adaptation of a Marvel property, Big Hero 6. Not long ago, I was invited to spend a day at...
View ArticleBig Hero 6 Challenge Asks Kids What Big Problem They Want to Solve
In anticipation of the release of Big Hero 6, Disney has teamed with partners XPRIZE, LittleBits, FIRST LEGO League, and the USPTO to create a great contest for kids. The challenge asks individuals...
View ArticleThe Technology of Big Hero 6
Disney’s Big Hero 6 is set in an alternate reality that differs from our world in two major ways: the culture is a melding of American and Japanese influences, and the technological development is...
View ArticleDisney Infinity 2.0 Originals Characters Un-Boxed
A close look at the Disney Infinity Originals characters released yesterday along with the new Disney Infinity 2.0 Toy Box starter pack. Thanks for reading GeekDad. Please consider clicking through to...
View ArticleSix Things Parents Should Know About Big Hero 6
Big Hero 6, an animated feature from Disney opens in theaters nationwide today. But before you run off to see it, here are six things every parent should know about the movie: 1. What’s the movie...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Geek Films of 2014
As film critics everywhere wrap up their accounting of the year’s best movies, I thought I’d offer my own “best of” list in the form of the top ten geek-certified films of 2014. Instead of choosing...
View ArticleBig Hero 6 Hits the UK
If you value content from GeekDad, please support us via Patreon. Although it’s been out in other territories for a while, Big Hero 6 just hit the UK. Nigel from Toy Testers TV was on hand to see what...
View ArticleA GeekDad’s 2015 Oscar Picks
It’s that time again. Time for Hollywood to get dressed up and pat each other on the back for a job well done. Fortunately, this weekend’s Oscars Ceremony marks the end of the awards season. The 87th...
View ArticleGeekDad Interviews Scott Adsit at DragonCon
Scott Adsit, best known for 30 Rock and being the voice of Baymax in Big Hero 6, was kind enough to set aside some time for an interview during DragonCon 2015. GeekDad: How are you doing? Adsit: I’m...
View ArticleMust Love Dogs: Digging Into Disney’s Animated “Feast”
Image courtesy Disney. Audiences who see the upcoming Disney animated feature Big Hero 6 in theaters will get a little bonus appetizer before it starts in the form an all-new short titled “Feast.” I...
View ArticleBig Hero 6 Has Everything a GeekMom Would Want in a Movie
Big Hero 6 focuses on the friendship between Hiro and a robot named Baymax. Photo: © 2014 – Disney. Friendship, science, robots, superheroes, action, and a huggable sidekick: What more could a GeekMom...
View ArticleThe Cliffs of Insanity: Literally Not at the Table
Cover to Spider-Woman #1 co-created by Marie Severin and Archie Goodwin. Image: Marvel Welcome to this week’s episode climbing the cliffs of insanity where I keep hoping to write all is well with the...
View ArticleThe Cliffs of Insanity: Kindness
It’s not the armor that makes Baymax a superhero. It’s the kindness. Image via Disney Entertainment Welcome to this week’s adventures in climbing the cliffs of insanity. Some scientists climbed...
View ArticleCongratulations to Most Huggable Character, Baymax!
Image: Disney Enterprises, Inc. (used with permission) Anyone who has met me knows that I love to hug. So imagine my joy when I found out today is National Hugging Day! That’s right, there is a...
View ArticleThe Cliffs of Insanity: Kindness Shouldn’t Make You a Doormat
Lily James as Cinderella, in one of her few moments of doing what she wants. Image via Walt Disney Co. Hello and welcome to this week’s adventures climbing the cliffs of insanity. This week, I ponder...
View ArticleCrochet This Baymax Hat For Your Favorite ‘Big Hero 6’ Fan
Image: RepeatCrafterMe Fans of Big Hero 6 will absolutely love this adorable crocheted Baymax hat. I haven’t crocheted a thing since I was little, but this could make me get back into the hobby. It’s...
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