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
‘That’s Not How This Works’: Brie Larson Reveals Why She Was Freaking Out So Hard Meeting JLo And It’s A Really Sweet Story
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Brie Larson speaks out on meeting JLo and the viral meltdown that followed.
Could Argylle And Kingsman Have A Crossover? Here’s What Matthew Vaughn Thinks
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Matthew Vaughn weighs in on whether Kingsman could crossover with Argylle.
Founder Reveals How Wild It Is To Hear ‘That’s A Wrap On Tom (Cruise)’ When Mission: Impossible Is Filming In Your Studio
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The owner of the studio where Tom Cruise wrapped on the latest Mission: Impossible movie calls the experience "surreal."
New On Netflix, Disney+ And More: 9 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (Feb 5 - 11)
By Dirk Libbey published
The Marvels, Halo, and more are coming to streaming this week.
‘I’ve Got No Frame Of Reference!’: Paul Bettany Recalls Having To Improvise Vision’s Death Scene While Filming Avengers: Infinity War
By Dirk Libbey published
The death of Vision in Infinity War was a scene that wasn't scripted.
Radio Show Producer Speaks Out About Saltburn Bathwater Comment That Led To Incident With Jacob Elordi, Police Investigation
By Dirk Libbey published
An attempt to have some fun with Saltburn's Jacob Elordi on the radio has resulted in police investigating the actor.
Lashana Lynch Addresses Her MCU Future After The Marvels’ Wild Credits Scene, And The Way She’s Learned About MCU Roles Checks Out
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Lashana Lynch reveals what she knows about what's next for her in the MCU.
Batman Returns’ Writer Recalls Being ‘Attacked’ By Fans Over The Film Years Before They Started To Accept It
By Dirk Libbey published
Fans tend to love Batman Returns today, but that wasn't always the case.
Did James Gunn Just Tease The DCU Will Include A Non-Justice League Team Of Heroes?
By Dirk Libbey published
James Gunn may have hinted at the DCU's first big superhero team.
The Long-Awaited Harry Potter Series Might Finally Have Found Its Showrunner, And HBO Fans Should Be Pumped
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A Succession producer is among those being considered to run the new Harry Potter series.
Somebody Tried Getting Into Disney World With A 46-Year-Old Ticket And The Results Are Going Viral On TikTok
By Dirk Libbey published
Viral TikTok shows a man trying to get into Magic Kingdom with a ticket almost as old as the Disney World park.
‘We Still Had To Make Another Two!’: Star Wars’ Ewan McGregor Recalls Struggling With Phantom Menace’s Poor Reviews
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Ewan McGregor admits the response to the first Star Wars prequel film was tough to deal with.
Beetlejuice 2's Poster Reveals The Movie's Official Title, And I've Got Thoughts
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Beetlejuice 2 has dropped the perfect poster, but I'm not so sure about that title.
Bradley Cooper Reveals The Wedding Crashers Scene That Totally Changed His Approach To Acting: 'I'm Watching Vince Vaughn Destroy This Scene, Just Crush It'
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Bradley Cooper had a career-defining moment on the set of Wedding Creashers thanks to Vince Vaughn.
Disney World Was Just Dealt A Huge Blow In Its Battle With Ron DeSantis
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World just got some bad news in its legal fight with Ron DeSantis.
That Time Good Will Hunting’s Director Tried To Shoot His Shot For The Fifty Shades Of Grey Gig By Sending In A Pre-Filmed Sex Scene
By Dirk Libbey published
Gus Van Sant tried to get the attention of the Fifty Shades of Grey author by filming a sex scene from the book.
The Rock Opens Up About New Partnership That Led To Him Land The Rights To His Name
By Dirk Libbey published
Dwayne Johnson has always been The Rock, but now he actually owns the name.
Why Daniel Craig Got The Bond Role Over Henry Cavill, According To Matthew Vaughn
By Dirk Libbey published
Matthew Vaughn says he knows more about why Daniel Craig was cast as James Bond over Henry Cavill.
Hugh Jackman Shared A Sweet Message About Les Miserables’ Rerelease, But I’m Totally Distracted By The Funny Auto Text Spelling Of The Title
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Hugh Jackman's touching message is undercut by a hilarious technical glitch.
Fans Have Had Complaints About Recent Hotel Upgrades. I'm Here To Tell You That Disneyland's New Pixar Place Hotel Is Exactly What We've Been Waiting For
By Dirk Libbey published
From exclusive characters to incredible themed decorations, Pixar Place at Disneyland Resort has a lot to offer fans.
Thunderbolts’ Geraldine Viswanathan Had An A+ Reaction To Replacing Ayo Edebiri
By Dirk Libbey published
Geraldine Viswanathan replaced Ayo Edebiri in Thunderbolts due to a scheduling conflict.
Universal Orlando Has Finally Revealed What Will Be Inside Epic Universe, And I'm Most Stoked About The New Roller Coaster
By Dirk Libbey published
Super Nintendo World, the Dark Universe, and more are coming to Universal Orlando's Epic Universe.
Will Godzilla Minus One Get A Sequel? Here’s The Latest From The Filmmaker
By Dirk Libbey published
Godzilla Minus One is one of the biggest hits in the franchise ever, so where's the sequel announcement?