Dirk Libbey

Dirk Libbey

Content Producer/Theme Park Beat

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

Krysten Ritter in the final scene of Jessica Jones series
Krysten Ritter Maybe (Definitely) Stealing Something From The Set Of Netflix's Jessica Jones Actually Helped Disney+ Later On

By Dirk Libbey Published

A little theft paid off.

Marvel Cinematic Universe
Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary
The Story Behind Andy Weir Writing ‘The Perfect Ending’ For Project Hail Mary Before He Even Started The Book

By Dirk Libbey Published

At least he knew where he was going.

Movies
Tom Cruise and Jon Hamm from Top Gun: Maverick
‘This Must Be Bizarre For You.' Jon Hamm On The Wild First Day Meeting Tom Cruise On The Top Gun: Maverick Set

By Dirk Libbey Published

I think it was bizarre for Jon Hamm, too.

Movies
Margot Robbie in Barbie/Brian Cox in Succession/Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean
Brian Cox Took Some Shots At Johnny Depp, But I Didn't See It Coming When He Fired Off About Margot Robbie

By Dirk Libbey Published

Brian Cox is telling you what he thinks.

Movies
Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy in Coming to America
The Wild Way Arsenio Hall Intervened After Eddie Murphy And Coming To America’s Director Got Into A Fight: ‘I’m The Devil’

By Dirk Libbey Published

That's one way to calm down your friend.

Movies
Maul dons his lightsaber on Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord.
New On Disney+, Hulu And More: 5 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (April 6 -12)

By Dirk Libbey Published

Darth Maul, The Boys, and more villains are streaming this week.

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Streaming News
Stephen Colbert gives his opening monologue on The Late Show.
The Brutally Honest Reason Stephen Colbert Still Hasn’t Processed His Feelings On The Late Show’s Cancellation

By Dirk Libbey Published

Here's the latest.

Television
The fan-favorite parade, “Paint the Night,” which features stunning colors, vibrant floats and more than a million brilliant LED lights returns to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. for a limited time. Guests can "celebrate happy” during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025.
A Disneyland Guest Jumped On A Parade Float, And The Video is Infuriating

By Dirk Libbey Published

This is why we can't have nice things.

Theme-parks
Pete Davidson sits laughing in front of a New York backdrop in The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Pete Davidson Just Can't Catch A Break With His NY Investments

By Dirk Libbey Published

The SNL star is set to take a significant financial loss.

Television
In a director's chair, a grey-suited Robert Downey Jr. shushes the camera as Marvel reveals the Doomsday cast.
Robert Downey Jr. Posted A Doomsday-Inspired Easter Image, And Fans Are Trying To Find Clues About The Next Avengers

By Dirk Libbey Published

There might even be something here.

Marvel Cinematic Universe
Michael B. Jordan smiling in Sinners.
The Story Behind The Wild Code Name Ryan Coogler Came Up With For Sinners

By Dirk Libbey Published

Once it's explained, it all makes perfect sense.

Movies
Emily Blunt's meteorologist looking up into bright light in Disclosure Day
Why Is Steven Spielberg So Fascinated By Aliens? Ahead Of Disclosure Day, He Explains

By Dirk Libbey Published

Steven Spielberg has made a lot of movies about aliens.

Movies
Universal Studios Hollywood gate/Christopher Nolan on Today
Footage Of Christopher Nolan At Universal CityWalk Hollywood Is Going Viral, And The Context Is Even Better

By Dirk Libbey Published

He wasn't there for the Voodoo Doughnuts.

Movies
Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo walking together in Crime 101.
Chris Hemsworth And Mark Ruffalo's New Movie With 89% On Rotten Tomatoes Is Already Killing It On Prime Video

By Dirk Libbey Published

The movie struggled at the box office but is a hit on streaming.

Streaming News
Robert Pattinson and Zendaya posing for a picture in The Drama
‘Sworn To Secrecy’ Zendaya And Robert Pattinson Didn’t Realize They Were (Also) Starring In The Odyssey Together

By Dirk Libbey Published

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey was so secret that even the stars didn't know they'd be in it together.

Movies
Kiri (Signourey Weaver) looks ahead in Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Why These Intriguing Producer Comments May Be A Thumbs Up for Both Avatar 4 AND James Cameron's Other Project

By Dirk Libbey Published

The best news the Avatar sequels have heard in a while.

Movies
Ed Norton in Fight Club
The First Rule Of Fight Club Returning To Theaters Is You Do Not Talk About Fight Club Returning To Theaters

By Dirk Libbey Published

Tickets will be limited for this one.

Movies
Olaf the snowman staring out into space while laying on a picnic blanket
Olaf Is Back Up And Running, But The Memes Are Still Flooding In

By Dirk Libbey Published

There are still so many jokes to make.

Theme-parks
Mario, Luigi and Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show
'As If The Original Show Wasn't Sloppy Enough': Super Mario Bros. Fans Slam AI Restoration Of '80s Cartoon

By Dirk Libbey Published

This is terrible.

Television
Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton taking shots together in READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME
I Didn't Need Ready Or Not 2 To Happen. Why I'm Now All In On A Trilogy

By Dirk Libbey Published

I'm ready, or not here I come for a trilogy.

Movies
Kelly Ripa on Live, Howie Mandel on America's Got Talent
In A Twist, Howie Mandel Wishes He Could Take Back Apologizing To Kelly Ripa Over Joke That ‘Didn’t Land Well'

By Dirk Libbey Published

Can you unapologize?

Television
Regé-Jean Page looking over at Phoebe Dynevor (off camera) in Bridgerton Season 1
'It's Not Normal': Regé-Jean Page Gets Real About The Non-Stop James Bond Chatter

By Dirk Libbey Published

Could the Bridgerton star be the next James Bond?

Movies
rapunzel looking emotional in Tangled
These Crows Treating Rapunzel's Hair Like An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet At Disney Is The Stuff Of Nightmares

By Dirk Libbey Published

I'm horrified, but I can't look away.

Theme-parks
Peach in The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Anya Taylor-Joy Would Like To Clear Up Those Rumors (She Started) About Puking While Recording Princess Peach

By Dirk Libbey Published

Here's what really happened.

Movies
Grace watching Stratt sing karaoke in Project Hail Mary
'Blatant Catholic Propaganda:’ Fans Are Posting The Wildest Complaints They've Heard About Project Hail Mary

By Dirk Libbey Published

Some people seem to be searching for reasons not to like Project Hail Mary.

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