PLANET FITNESS DETROIT LIONS SWEEPSTAKES

Planet Fitness is giving fans the chance to win two tickets to every Detroit Lions regular season home game. Fans can enter the sweepstakes online through witcontests.com or by visiting any of the 50+ participating Planet Fitness locations across Metro Detroit. Sweepstakes entries are open to Michigan residents ages 18 and older. You do not have to be a Planet Fitness member to participate. Each game represents its own contest, giving fans multiple chances to win throughout the season.

“At Planet Fitness, we believe we have a responsibility to enhance the health of the communities where we live, work, and work out,” Mary Scott, VP of Marketing at EPIC Fitness Group, communicated to ageekdaddy.com. “Our partnership with the Detroit Lions allows us to celebrate community, fitness, and inclusivity in a way that brings people together and creates unforgettable fan experiences.”

In addition to ticket giveaways, fans visiting Ford Field can test their skills at the Planet Fitness “Test Your Strength Bench” located in the stadium concourse—a fun and interactive way to engage with the brand while cheering on the Lions.

Let's Go Lions!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC IN 4K ULTRA HD

Experience Rodgers & Hammerstein’s® iconic musical in spectacular 4K Ultra HD™, meticulously restored and remastered for its 60th anniversary. Julie Andrews lights up the screen as Maria, a spirited young woman who becomes governess to the seven unruly children of Captain von Trapp (Christopher Plummer). Her warmth, charm and songs soon win the hearts of the children—and their father. Featuring unforgettable treasures like “Edelweiss,” ”My Favorite Things,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and “Do-Re-Mi,” The Sound of Music is one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time. Available now at amazon.com. 

Bonus Features:

Disc 1: 4K UHD The Sound of Music + Bonus Features – Sing-Along Version • Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp • Commentary by Robert Wise 

Disc 2: Blu-ray The Sound of Music + Bonus Features – Sing-Along Version • Commentary by Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Charmian Carr, Dee Dee Wood & Johannes von Trapp • Commentary by Robert Wise 

Disc 3: Blu-ray Bonus Features Bonus Disc – The Sound of a City Documentary - Julie Andrews returns to Salzburg, Austria A City of Song - Filming locations in Salzburg, Austria Musical Stages - The songs, the show & the family Vintage Programs - The Sound of Music, Rodgers and Hammerstein, location interviews, and audio interviews Rare Treasures - Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall: The Pratt Family Singers, The Julie Andrews Hour: Julie Andrews and Maria Von Trapp, Screen Tests, 40th Anniversary DVD Introduction by Julie Andrews, and galleries Publicity - Fox Movietone News - Academy Awards,®, trailers and teasers, TV spots, and radio spots

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PREP AND LANDING THE SNOWBALL PROTOCOL

Here's an early Christmas present for fans of the Prep & Landing animated shows ... a brand new holiday special is being released on Thanksgiving Day! My family LOVES the three previously released Prep & Landing Christmas specials about the funny hijinks of elves helping Santa and have been bummed that new ones haven't been released since the last one in 2011. Well now the wait is over!

The elves a returning in “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol,” a brand-new Christmas special that will reach families everywhere across Disney+, Disney Channel, ABC and Freeform. Debuting Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, on Disney Channel at 7:00 p.m. EST/PST, and available the next day on Disney+, later in the season the elves will make their way to ABC and then to Freeform’s iconic “25 Days of Christmas” holiday programming event. 

Marking the franchise’s return after more than a decade, “Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol” is the fourth installment in a series of popular animated holiday specials featuring Christmas elves from an elite organization tasked with preparing homes worldwide for Santa’s arrival. The new special follows Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne, whose holiday mission goes awry, leaving Wayne convinced he’s in major trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing other merry mishaps. Magee, the North Pole Christmas Eve Command Center Coordinator and lover of eggnog lattes, brings along her pet arctic seal pup Nog to the office — kicking off endless hijinks.

Original voice cast reuniting for the special include Dave Foley as Wayne, a world-weary but dedicated Prep & Landing elf, alongside Sarah Chalke as Magee, the ambitious and eggnog latte-obsessed Command Center Coordinator, and Derek Richardson as Lanny, Wayne’s loyal friend and ever-agreeable partner. They will be joined by new cast members Manny Jacinto as Renato, the most sought-after massage therapist and holistic healer in the North Pole; Dulcé Sloan as Janice, a clerk at the North Pole Post Office; and Danny Pudi as Chef Geoff, the master chef at the Fruitcake Factory. Rounding out the cast is Christopher Swindle as The Big Guy, a.k.a. Santa.

If you want to check out the previous specials “Prep & Landing” (2009), “Prep & Landing: Operation: Secret Santa” (2010), and “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” (2011) they are currently available to stream on Disney+. I am so GEEKED to see Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol!

GLENLORE TRAILS WITCHING HOUR

Starting Thursday, September 25 and running through Sunday, November 2, each weekend during that span beginning at dusk, a one-mile forest trail comes to life with a dazzling display of lights, sounds, and wonder. Glenlore Trails is an outdoor experience, that takes approximately one hour to complete and is set up along a wooded, manicured (not paved) trail. Glenlore Trails is located at 3860 Newtown Road Commerce Township, MI 48382.

This year's theme for this annual family friendly Halloween event is "The Witching Hour."  During The Witching Hour, you will step into a spellbound world where witches weave their magic, potions simmer in the dark, and eerie creatures come to life beneath the stars as the clock counts down to something unknown. These glowing spells will dance across towering trees, illuminating shadows and lights will take over the forest, and mysterious sounds will echo throughout during this interactive night walk under the moonlight.

From my family's past visits to this event, I absolutely give Glenlore Trails a Geek Daddy nod of approval for providing an outstanding Halloween experience. To share my enjoyment of this annual event, I'm excited to be able to give away a family four pack to Glenlore Trails: The Witching Hour. Complete the rafflecopter entries below by Sunday, September 28, 2025 for a chance to win the prize pack. Must be 18 years or older and a Michigan resident to participate in this promotion. Good luck!

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Some things visitors can experience along the journey: 

• One-Mile one-of-a-kind complete forest transformation. 
•  The Witching Hour themed interactive experiences throughout.
•  Immersive Light & Sound Displays – A fully transformed forest filled with dazzling projections, glowing art, LED light displays, and interactive displays. 
•  Interactive Fun for All Ages – Interactive games, sensory moments, and surprises tucked throughout the journey. 
• Merchandise – Including Magical Wands that help you unlock hidden surprises along the trail. 
• Food & Drinks – Enjoy rotating dinner options from D&Ws Street Eatery and Little Bro’s Food Trucks and nightly desserts from The Little Donut Factory, along with a variety of warm beverage options and a variety of adult beverage selections as well.

Tickets are available online at GlenloreTrails.com

WHEN: Thursday, September 25 – Sunday, November 2, 2025 Open Thursday through Sunday Evenings Tours start around dusk. Start times vary by day but typically begin around 7:00 p.m. with the final entry around 10:00 p.m.

PRICING: 3 years and under: Free;  4-12 years: $15;   13-64 years: $25;   65+: $20 

EXPERIENCE DEPECHE MODE ON IMAX

When I'm with you baby I go out of my head A and I just can't get enough! In high school you'd often fine me listening to a Depeche Mode tune, in fact they were the first band I ever saw in concert! So, I had some nostalgic flashbacks of those times when hearing that a Depeche Mode concert film will be shown in October on IMAX screens at movie theaters across the country. 

DEPECHE MODE: M is a unique cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture's relationship with death, framed by the iconic live performances of Depeche Mode during their 2023-2024 Memento Mori tour. Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the film captures the band's three sold-out shows in Mexico City, blending concert footage with interpretive interstitials and archival material. The feature-length film takes audiences on a musical and spiritual journey, as the songs resonate in real time with fans, illustrating their timeliness multi-cultural influence while delving into the profound connection between music, mortality, and Mexican tradition.

CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. Are you geeked about a Depeche Mode IMAX experience?

ANACONDA SLITHERS INTO MOVIE THEATERS AT CHRISTMAS

I love the comedy-style JUMANJI movies starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kevin Hart and Jack Black that were a parody of action/adventure films. So, I'm geeked that Jack Black is heading back to the jungle, this time joined by Paul Rudd and Steve Zahn, in a spoof of horror flicks! ANACONDA slithers into movie theaters at Christmas. 

Doug (Jack Black) and Griff (Paul Rudd) have been best friends since they were kids, and have always dreamed of remaking their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic "classic" Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they’re dying to make? It might just get them killed! 

With the release of the ANACONDA trailer, the countdown has begun for the film's release. Do you think the movie will be big hit or a giant flop? 

MENTAL HEALTH TOUCHDOWN FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

Emagine Royal Oak is hosting a movie screening and panel discussion of the movie THE ULTIMATE COMEBACK based upon former NFL quarterback Erik Kramer's book about his mental health struggles with suicide on September 27, 2025 at 7:30pm. This one-night-only event in downtown Royak Oak, Michigan during Suicide Prevention Month unites several former Detroit Lions’ players for an evening of football, resilience, and hope. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Mental Health Touchdown Foundation, founded by Kramer to provide education, resources, and community support that help individuals and teams strengthen their mental well-being.

The ticketed event will feature a screening of the acclaimed NFL Films documentary The Ultimate Comeback, which tells the story of Kramer’s journey of resilience and perseverance in addressing his mental health challenges. Following the screening, guests will enjoy a live panel discussion and Q&A session with Lions greats including Erik Kramer, Lomas Brown, Herman Moore, and Eric Hipple. The panel will be moderated by NFL Hall of Fame PR Legend Bill Keenist. Additional Lions alumni are also planned to be in attendance.

Ticketing & Access 

General Admission ($40): Access from 8:00–9:30 PM, including the film screening, panel discussion, and a complimentary copy of Erik Kramer’s book The Ultimate Comeback. 

VIP Experience ($80): Runs from 7:30–11:00 PM and includes a personal meet-and-greet with Kramer, Brown, Moore, and Hipple, a signed copy of the book The Ultimate Comeback, exclusive Afterglow lounge access, photo opportunities, concessions, beer and wine, and bowling in Emagine Royal Oak’s High Roller Room.

The evening also highlights Erik Kramer’s Mental Health Touchdown Foundation, which works to tackle stigma around mental health and suicide prevention. Through youth programs, community outreach, and educational initiatives, the Foundation empowers individuals—especially young athletes and their families—to build resilience, seek support, and create strong “Home Teams” for mental wellness.

CLICK HERE for more information about the event and to purchase tickets.