October 2013

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. episode 5 recap – Girl In The Flower Dress

by Chris Fox
October 27, 2013October 27, 2013

I apologize for missing last week, but let’s discuss this week’s episode.

The team heads back to L.A. when one of the super-humans that they’ve been monitoring goes missing. Turns out, Chan Ho Yin, a.k.a. Scorch, has been enticed by an offer to boost his powers by Raina, a.k.a. the girl in the flower dress.

Raina is working with the same doctor who we saw in the pilot episode. They are looking for something that will counteract the explosive effects from the EXTREMIS part of their project Centipede and they think that Scortch’s pyrokinetic abilities will be the answer.

While this is the case, neither Chan nor the doctor live long enough to see their efforts come to fruition. Chan is injected with the EXTREMIS serum by May and explodes while the doctor is killed by Raina who, it turns out is working for someone else. We meet him at the end of the episode when he and Raina discuss bringing in the “Clairvoyant.”

So, what is the team up to besides trying to stop Scorch and Raina? Well, Skye’s continuing relationship with the Rising Tide comes to a head and almost costs her her position on the team. It does cost her the trust that she had earned from her teammates, but she finally opens up to Coulson and reveals her true intentions.

Castle 6-6 Preview: Get a Clue

by Mark Baker
October 27, 2013October 27, 2013

I know I’m here to talk about Monday night’s Castle, but I’m still living in the glow of last week’s. So give me a few moments to talk about it. I mean, seriously, how great was Joshua Gomez as the time traveling suspect? He was… Read More »Castle 6-6 Preview: Get a Clue

Will Disney’s Copyright on Mickey Mouse Ever Expire?

by John Frost
October 27, 2013October 26, 2013

Fifteen years ago Congress passed a 20 year extension of copyright in the USA. The Sonny Bono Copyright Extension Act was also known as the Mickey Mouse Copyright Extension as The Walt Disney Company’s desire to keep Mickey Mouse protected by copyright was a significant… Read More »Will Disney’s Copyright on Mickey Mouse Ever Expire?

Once Upon a Time 3-5 Preview: Good Form

by Mark Baker
October 26, 2013October 27, 2013

Last week on Once Upon a Time, Neal and Gold almost got Henry away from Pan, but then Pan was able to drive a wedge between father and son and get Neal and Henry away from Gold, which ultimate allowed him to recapture Henry. Meanwhile,… Read More »Once Upon a Time 3-5 Preview: Good Form

SeaWorld Response to Blackfish

by John Frost
October 25, 2013

SeaWorld Orlando took, perhaps, a bit longer than they should have, but they finally have issued what I consider a very effective response to the people and forces behind the film ‘Blackfish.’ I guess they couldn’t hold off any longer after CNN’s airing of the… Read More »SeaWorld Response to Blackfish

Inside Disney’s The Lion King Exhibit Open at WonderGround Gallery

by Katie Brockman
October 25, 2013October 24, 2013

Go Inside Disney’s The Lion King at WonderGround Gallery in the Downtown Disney District Have you ever wanted to go behind the scenes of Disney’s The Lion King? The massively popular musical is returning to Los Angeles for a limited time (November 20th—January 12th) and… Read More »Inside Disney’s The Lion King Exhibit Open at WonderGround Gallery

Inside the new DVC Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort

by John Frost
October 25, 2013October 24, 2013

Disney Vacation Club welcomed the 12th resort to its collection with the opening of The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. This is the second of three planned DVC locations along the monorail resort loop at the Magic Kingdom. It features a few of its own amenities, but also shares the world-class dining and recreation offerings of Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, the flagship Walt Disney World resort.

“The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is yet another example of how we are listening and responding to our members,” said Ken Potrock, senior vice president and general manager, Disney Vacation Club. “The resort builds on the continuing momentum to provide our members with ever-greater choices and experiences.”

The new resort features a variety of villa accommodations that sleep anywhere from five to nine guests, all designed to bring families closer and create memories that last a lifetime. The resort is the first Disney Vacation Club property to feature deluxe studios that sleep up to five guests. Additionally, expansive grand villas sleep 12 guests and feature multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a media room with a home theater system.

Timelapse Construction Video, more facts and photos from the new Villas below the jump:

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Trailer Is Now Out

by John Frost
October 24, 2013October 27, 2013

Update: Added Chris Fox’s thoughts below.

The new trailer for Captain America: The Winter Soldier is out. It has all the sheild throwing action you could ask for, plus a look at the new villain, the Black Widow being amazing, and even Robert Redford (who knew?). Also is that The Falcon?