Dirk Libbey
The Background: Dirk began writing for CinemaBlend as a freelancer in 2015 before joining the site full-time in 2018. He has previously held positions as a Staff Writer and Games Editor, but has more recently transformed his true passion into his job as the head of the site's Theme Park section. He has previously done freelance work for various gaming and technology sites. Prior to starting his second career as a writer he worked for 12 years in sales for various companies within the consumer electronics industry. He has a degree in political science from the University of California, Davis.
What He's Into: As the head of CinemaBlend's Theme Park Beat Dirk is a theme/amusement park junkie. Time not spent in a park is largely spent wishing he was in a park. He prefers Disneyland Resort to Walt Disney World in nearly all circumstances. He loves a good third-wave coffee house or a glass of red wine. He would enjoy video games if he ever had time to play them anymore. The Carthay Circle Lounge is his happy place.
What He's Excited About Right Now: Walt Disney World's Transformation of Epcot, Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe park, DisneylandForward
Latest articles by Dirk Libbey
Everything New And Upcoming On Disney+
By Dirk Libbey last updated
From The Marvels To New Star Wars, here's what's coming soon on Disney+.
After The Flash (And The Oscars), Would Michael Keaton Play Batman Again? Here’s What He Said
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How interested is Michael Keaton in playing Batman one more time?
Jake Gyllenhaal Has The Road House Remake Coming Up, But It Won’t Be His Only Major Reboot This Year
By Dirk Libbey published
Jake Gyllenhaal is moving from one remake to another following Road House, but the roles could not be more different.
Someone Allegedly Spread Ashes While Riding On Rise Of The Resistance, And Now I Get Why Disneyland Has So Much Trouble Keeping People From Doing This
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The problem of people dumping people's ashes at Disneyland has allegedly impacted the galaxy, far, far, away.
New On Netflix, Disney+ And More: 7 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (March 18 - 24)
By Dirk Libbey published
Prime Video's Road House remake and the return of the animated X-Men are among this week's highlights.
Jonathan Majors Returned To The Red Carpet For The First Time Since Guilty Verdict With Meagan Good At His Side
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Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good hit the red carpet ahead of the actor's scheduled sentencing.
Ruth Shellhorn: Why This Disneyland Designer Deserves Disney Legend Status This Year
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Why Disneyland's landscape architect deserves to be named a Disney Legend
Patrick Warburton Surprised Disneyland Guests On Soarin' Over California And All I Can Say Is, ‘Nice Work, Pal’
By Dirk Libbey published
The voice of Soarin Over California surprised guests as the beloved attraction returned to Disneyland Resort
‘There’s Only One Lando’: Billy Dee Williams Reacts To Donald Glover Taking On Star Wars Role
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Billy Dee Williams wants to make it clear just who is responsible for Star Wars' Lando Calrissian.
Wild Jurassic World 4 Rumor Claims OG Avenger Might Lead The Dinosaur Sequel
By Dirk Libbey published
The next Jurassic World movie may be circling a brand-new lead.
'I Don't Want To Be Known As The Guy Who Makes Movies Where Sydney Gets Naked': Sydney Sweeney And Her Director Got Candid About Why She's More Covered Up In Immaculate
By Dirk Libbey published
Sydney Sweeney explains when she's willing to get naked on screen and when she's not.
Hear Me Out: The Eras Tour Is A Big Deal On Disney+, And There Are 3 Obvious Ways To Get More Taylor Swift Into Disney Parks
By Dirk Libbey published
Taylor Swift is the biggest thing to happen to DIsney+ since its launch, and she'd be the biggest thing to come to Disney Parks in years.
Independence Day Cast: What The Stars Of The Sci-Fi Blockbuster Are Up To Now
By Dirk Libbey, Jason Wiese last updated
Celebrate your freedom and one of the best sci-fi blockbusters of all time by checking in on the Independence Day cast.
Disneyland Resort Is Bringing Back A New Version Of My Favorite Attraction After Almost A Decade, And I Could Not Be Happier
By Dirk Libbey published
Disneyland Resort's Pixar Fest includes the spiritual successor to my favorite attraction, possibly ever.
After Jurassic World Sequel Announcement, Could Sam Neill Return To The Dinosaur Franchise Again? Here’s What He Said
By Dirk Libbey published
Sam Neill returned for the last Jurassic World film, so is he ready for the next one?
'It Was Pretty Heartbreaking:' Charlie Cox Gets Candid About Karen And Foggy Initially Not Being In Daredevil: Born Again While Also Hyping Up Their Return
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Charlie Cox admits the initial plan to film Daredevil: Born Again without his co-stars was hard.
Sydney Sweeney Reacts To Madame Web Bombing At The Box Office
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Sydney Sweeney has a pretty blunt take on Madame Web.
Even Martin Scorsese Felt The Ken-ergy Of Ryan Gosling's (Barbie) Oscars Performance
By Dirk Libbey published
Martin Scorsese didn't win on Oscar night, but he still had a great time thanks to Ryan Gosling.
Arthur The King Review: A Good Enough Movie About A Very Good Dog
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Despite some significant flaws, Arthur the King succeeds at its primary goal of being an emotional story about a man and a dog.
‘That Ending Moment Was Just The Perfect Right Amount Of Old School NCIS,’ Says Sean Murry About Michael Weatherly’s Return And Ducky’s Tribute Episode
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NCIS co-star Sean Murray talks about Michael Weatherly's long-awaited return.
We Keep Talking About Emma Stone's Nude Scenes In Poor Things. Can We Talk Instead About Her Eating So Many Tarts While Filming She Wanted To Puke?
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The hardest part of Poor Things was Emma Stone was not being naked.
‘A Bulge Cannot Be Showing:’ Oscars Producers Detail All The Rules For Getting John Cena Onstage Without Putting Him In Tighty Whities
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Getting John Cena on stage at the Oscars "naked" was a surprisingly complex process.
Dune 2’s Rebecca Ferguson Reveals The Cast Has Dirty Names For Everything On Set
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The cast of Dune: Part Two were apparently getting very dirty behind the scenes.