Episode 137 Killer Bee

Ep. 137 Killer Bee

This week we talk about the Marvel Chaser and series release details. A new Run Disney mini medal is released. We get updated info on the Japan D23 vinyls and some Disney Store releases and deals. We also go over more info about the 2013 DeeVee Awards.

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Episode 138 Mod

Ep. 138 Mod

This week we talk about the release of Marvel, Villains 4 and the variants that were found in both sets. We also talk about the set released at the D23 Expo in Japan. And we announce the final ballot for the 2013 DeeVee awards as we open up the voting.

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Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” Ultimate Mentor Adventure To Promote STEM Fields For Girls

In conjunction with the November 8 release of  Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World, Marvel Studios, Underwriters Laboratories, Dolby Laboratories, the National Academy of Science, Girl Scouts USA and the famous El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood are teaming up to sponsor a nationwide program: Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World Ultimate Mentor Adventure.

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Open to girls 14 and up in grades 9-12, this nationwide initiative aims to allow young girls to explore their potential and future in the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines. Through the combined sponsorship of the groups mentioned above, girls will have the opportunity to interact with women in the real world currently working in STEM fields, discovering what they do, how they got to their positions, and how young girls can follow in their footsteps.

Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World Ultimate Mentor Adventure is a chance to inspire a generation and by doing so, to change their future –and ours – for the better,” said Victoria Alonso, EVP, Visual Effects & Post Production, Marvel Studios.

Finalists in the program will win a one-week trip to Southern California provided by Underwriters Laboratories and Dolby Laboratories. They will meet some of the most incredible women in science such as Dolby Laboratory Senior Scientists, as well as conduct interviews and be allowed to participate in challenging experiments. They will also be able to attend interactive events and get behind-the-scenes access not normally granted to the public, all while having their experience filmed.

On Friday, November 8th, the winners will complete their trip and be recognized at the premiere screening of a documentary short about their experience. The video short will be shown at the El Capitan Theatre before the screening of Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World.

For more information about the program, including official rules and how to apply, visit www.ultimatementoradventure.com.

Check back with WDWNT for all your Marvel’s Thor: The Dark World news and information.

 

Marvel “Iron Man Experience” Motion Simulator Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland

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Back in 2009, Disney purchased Marvel and with that came the rights to use the familiar Marvel characters in the theme parks. Disney has been hard at work for the last few years to bring those characters to life around the world in the theme parks. Disney has done just that today. Tom Staggs, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced on the Disney Parks Blog that they will be bringing a new attraction to Hong Kong Disneyland in late 2016. The Iron Man Experience will be a new motion simulator coming to Tomorrowland based on the Stark Expo as seen in the second Iron Man movie.

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Guests will begin their experience by seeing the evolution of the Iron Man suit and all the different forms it has taken. Guests will then board a ride vehicle which will allow them to take flight with Iron Man and help him fight the forces of evil. The Iron Man Experience will take place in the streets and skies of Hong Kong, so it’ll be familiar to those in the area. Additionally, you’ll be able to meet-n-greet with Iron Man himself within the new area in Tomorrowland.

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The Iron Man Experience will open to guests in late 2016 at Hong Kong Disneyland.

 

Spotlight On: Cesar’s Marvel Disney Villains Customs

“I was commissioned by a fan of my work to make a 3 piece villains set for the event “13 Reflections of Evil” that will take place in September. What better way to portray villains than with Marvel ones. Donald as Doctor Doom has to be the hardest carded custom to date. Donald’s beak was sculpted and that added more weight to the figure.”

“Mounting it is more of a challenge because the plastic bubble has to be able to support that extra weight. But in the end it worked out. So for the people attending the event in Florida, be sure to check out these Marvel Disney Villains in person.”

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RoE: Marvel Wasp and Yellow Jacket LE

Wasp and Yellowjacket LE
Part of the Marvel 1 series
Expected release date: November 8th 2013
Expected price: $29.95
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Only 1000!!! This will definitly be the new Disney Afternoons. They look amazing, and I really like the look of the two together. They need Jr versions!

D23 Expo: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Screening

By Daniel McBride

One of the final special moments of the 2013 D23 Expo consisted of a special screening of ABC’s “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” At the Anaheim Convention Center, Marvel’s Head of Television and executive producer of this series, Jeph Loeb, provided an introduction to the guests in attendance. The weekly television series, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” will premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT Tuesday, September 24 on ABC. WDWNT is happy to share photo’s from the introduction to the screening.

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Here is some video of Jeph Loeb introducing the show at the D23 Expo:

So, what do you think? Will you be watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Disney Artists Assemble a MARVELous Set

It seemed like we have been waiting to see this series forever. In truth, I am glad we had to wait. Over the past few years, while we have been enjoying the Disney and Marvel relationship with some eye candy up on the silver screen and various merchandise spread throughout the parks, the Disney Design Group Vinylmation artists have been perfecting their craft. They have been improving their skills and perfecting the production process giving us collectors an overall amazing end product. This is only a glimpse at the artwork for the upcoming Marvel Vinylmation series, but you can already see the love and care that went into it. The wait, at times excruciating, has seemingly paid off. Vinylmation World uncovered the following photos:

The first Marvel Vinylmation series will included:
  • Iron Man
  • Thor
  • Captain America
  • Hulk
  • Black Widow
  • Spider-Man
  • Vision
  • Black Panther
  • Doctor Strange
  • Spider-Woman
  • Nick Fury
  • and a Mystery Chaser

Two quick observations, first, this series seems to be based on the comic books rather than the movies. And second, they shoved all the popular characters from the current movies into this one set instead of spreading them out. Rest assured, we will have a lot to say about this set on the next podcast, and we want you to share your thoughts. Leave your comment here or call 209-28-MOUSE to leave a voicemail that we will play on the next show.

Agent P Mission Marvel Revealed

Looks like a photo has leaked of the upcoming Agent P Mission Marvel figure that will be released at Disney Stores on June 24. That date is still rumor, as not confirmed by Disney, but is reported from many Disney Stores. Vinylmation Kingdom was sent and posted this photo:

I love it! Agent P is in his superhero costume and has a “P” on his belt. No hat for Agent P, but by the piece seen between the head and body, he does have a cape attached. The episode, a crossover between Phineas and Ferb and Marvel, is set to air this summer.

Screen shot from the upcoming episode. Photo courtesy Disney
Screen shot from the upcoming episode. Photo courtesy Disney

Also, here is the trailer for the episode… as if you were not excited enough!