Avengers Campus

Photo: Cheryl Eddy/GizmodoMembers of a very specific, very passionate fandom niche descended upon a historic movie theater in Orinda, California in May this year for the first-ever Krofft Kon—a day honoring the works of 1970s TV legends Sid and Marty Krofft. Both brothers (who are 93 and 85) were on hand, as were performers notable for their work in the duo’s colorfully weird, puppet-filled, fantastically psychedelic children’s shows, including H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Lidsville, and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters.…

Photo: Disney ParksIt was only a matter of time before more current Star Wars universe characters found their way to Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks. Starting this week, The Mandalorian heroes Din Djarin and Grogu will be appearing in Batuu’s Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland.That means the area—previously frozen in the latest film trilogy’s specific era—is bending time a bit, since Grogu and Mando’s adventures currently take place a little over a decade before The Force Awakens. And unlike its Marvel Studios counterpart,…

Screenshot: Marvel StudiosIn the comics, the Thunderbolts are villains masquerading as heroes. That’s only partially true of the upcoming movie, but it does have a hell of a line-up including Sebastian Stan’s Winter Soldier, David Harbour’s Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen’s Ghost, Wyatt Russell’s U.S. Agent, Olga Kurylenko’s Taskmaster, Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, and Julia Louis-Dreyfuss as the Countess when it arrives on July 26, 2024. Read more here. Screenshot: Marvel StudiosIn the comics, the Thunderbolts are…

Screenshot: Disney ParksTo cap off D23 Expo with a bang the Disney Parks, Experiences and Products panel announced that Disneyland’s Avengers Campus will be getting a new attraction that will expand the Marvel Studios themed resort area with a new multiversal E-ticket ride. Kevin Feige was on hand to announce third attraction which is an entirely new concept.King Thanos will lead various villains guests can battle from anywhere and anywhen. Read more from io9:Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel…

Image: D23In just a few weeks, D23 Expo will host its bi-annual Disney content showcase for fans at the Anaheim Convention Center. And while it’s long been sold out, the event will be taking a lot of its panels, presentations, exhibit tours, and conversations with special guests online so fans at home can watch. That said, before you get your hopes up too high, that will not include any of the Disney Animation, Pixar, Disney Studios live-action, or Marvel panels. (Lucasfilm is pretty quiet presence at this event as it…

We’ve already had our laughs at that $5,000 Camtono drink available on the cruise—but what about all the other drinks you can order in the new Star Wars-themed bar aboard the Disney Wish?Disney Parks shared with io9 a preview of the menu:Cocktails:Batuu | Spire Sunset: Grown on the sides of the planet’s petrified spires. Saigon Bagur, Kumquat, Lychee, CoconutMustafar | Berken’s Flow: From the largest lavafall of the galaxy. SelvaRey Coconut, Rumchata, Godiva Chocolate,and Coconut WaterCoruscant | The Chancellor: Enjoyed…

We’ve been waiting for this one. D23 Expo, which takes place September 9-11 at the Anaheim Convention Center, has revealed its slate of major panels (all times PT).Friday, September 9At 3:30 p.m., guests will be treated to new details, first looks, sneak peeks, surprises, and announcements regarding upcoming theatrical and Disney+ titles from Disney Live Action, Pixar Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Studio heads, filmmakers, and cast members will come together onstage with the inside scoop on some of…

The official press release says this special beverage tastes like the Upside-Down, which, if you’ve seen Stranger Things 4 Vol. 1, sounds more than a little distressing. But it looks so tasty, maybe we’ll surrender a bit of ourselves to evil as a treat. It will be offered alongside more food and shopping celebrating iconic Stranger Things locations. I want that USS Butterscotch sundae at Scoops Ahoy served by Steve or Robin, please. The official press release says this special beverage tastes like the Upside-Down,…