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
![Anthony Michael Hall in Weird Science](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2ovzyvaqWZFzi3PoZxVMzj-320-80.jpg)
Why Didn’t Anthony Michael Hall Participate In Hulu’s Popular Brats Documentary? ‘I’ve Had To Embrace The John Hughes Period Of My Life’
By Dirk Libbey published
Anthony Michael Hall explains why he didn't join the recent Brat Pack documentary.
![50th Anniversary Cinderella's Castle at Magic Kingdom](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xn8hEA2GPCPE3Fo8GPR7Ri-320-80.jpg)
Disney World Is Being Sued For Wrongful Death, How Disney+ Is Involved
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World is trying to use Disney+ to get a lawsuit thrown out.
![Christopher Reeve as Superman flying](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NJ3gLPgzvgDtVhHbokEXAd-320-80.jpg)
James Gunn’s Superman Movie Is Apparently Including A Special Appearance Tied To The Man Of Steel’s Cinematic Legacy, And I Love It
By Dirk Libbey published
The new Superman movie may have a beautiful connection to the original Superman movie.
![Gru and Lucy looking shocked in Despicable Me 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/feqvPYCAEe7yjTGdJKoe4f-320-80.jpg)
Despicable Me 4 Review: A Disjointed Mess I Wouldn’t Force On A Minion
By Dirk Libbey published
Despicable Me 4 feels like a film that was given a release date before anybody bothered to come up with a reason to make it.
![Angelina Jolie looking concerned in Playing God](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JtPUXs2ZWS7hHpLKx5tr5c-320-80.jpg)
Why David Duchovny Feels Like He Helped Discover Angelina Jolie Before She Became A Major Movie Star
By Dirk Libbey published
David Duchovny feels like he had a hand in Angelina Jolie's career.
![Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L4DBN9uBK75N9QcWiHNEZf-320-80.jpg)
One Big Reason Selling His 60 Million Dollar House With Jennifer Lopez May Have Unexpected Benefits For Ben Affleck
By Dirk Libbey published
Selling his $60 million home isn't all bad news for Ben Affleck.
![Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley holding gun in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wat559VzkbQHepSSwFuuKW-320-80.jpg)
New On Netflix: 9 Streaming Shows And Movies To Watch This Week (July 1-7)
By Dirk Libbey published
New Star Trek and the return of Axel Foley are among the highlights coming to Netflix this week.
![Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop III.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n5JdDwXgNPqfSQSveQMQxM-320-80.jpg)
‘This Is When You Can Tell A Movie's Not Going To Work’: Eddie Murphy Gets Real About Why Beverly Hills Cop 3 Was A Misfire
By Dirk Libbey published
Eddie Murphy gets honest about why Beverly Hills Cop 3 didn't work.
![Rick Moranis with a magnifying glass](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oCpK4zRqwCmRrsKFmQuxLA-320-80.jpg)
'We Got Busted By My Screen Dad!' Rick Moranis' Honey I Shrunk The Kids Co-Star Revealed How He Reacted When She Was Caught Trying To Drink Underage
By Dirk Libbey published
Rick Moranis had to be a "real" dad for his Honey, I Shrunk the Kids co-star when she tried to drink while underage.
![Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in LOTR](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6vWHuZdbMEF8fNKATHLWin-320-80.jpeg)
Lord Of The Rings’ Viggo Mortensen Gets Honest About Possible Aragorn Return In The Hunt For Gollum
By Dirk Libbey published
Viggo Mortensen reveals two things that would get him to return as Aragorn in the Gollum movie.
![Claptrap voiced by Jack Black in Borderlands.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SkwHoPH9rDg6TgepJQnXNQ-320-80.jpg)
See Jack Black's Fun Message To The Video Game Fans Who Are All Excited To See Him In Borderlands
By Dirk Libbey published
Jack Black is looking forward to seeing Borderlands as much as the fans.
![Buzz Lightyear in Lightyear.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/awUBjz7kZ8b8jY9Hq3gfVi-320-80.jpg)
Fans Are Loving Inside Out 2, But It’s Bringing A Lot Of Lightyear Apologists Out Of The Woodwork
By Dirk Libbey published
Pixar's "worst" movie has more defenders than you might think.
![Glen Powell in Twisters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TuLUGJBR63Ry3rZzpJ5iXQ-320-80.jpg)
Anthony Ramos Calls Glen Powell 'Handsome,' But I'm More Excited About Some Of The Other Things He Said About His Twisters Co-Star
By Dirk Libbey published
Even Anthony Ramos is in love with Glen Powell.
![Epic Universe concept art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HisF4XwSP8uE3iHQdhik93-320-80.jpg)
After Disney Head Honcho Said Rumors They Aren’t Doing Anything To Compete With Universal’s Epic Universe ‘Couldn’t Be Further From The Truth,’ Fans Are Sounding Off
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney says it isn't worried about Epic Universe, but maybe it should be.
![Matt Damon and Ben Affleck for CBS Sunday Morning interview in 2023 for Air](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s6eeNQgZweFVDNvFYemFbk-320-80.png)
Reports Keep Talking About Matt Damon's Advice To Ben Affleck, But It's His Question About JLo That's Sticking Out More
By Dirk Libbey published
Matt Damon's alleged question about JLo may have a different answer than he thinks.
![Mythos restaurant external sign](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pofv7Qjx6NmHeyX6d484df-320-80.jpg)
I Went To Universal Orlando's Mythos To See If It's Really The World's Best Theme Park Restaurant
By Dirk Libbey published
Mythos has been called the world's best theme park restaurant, but is it really?
![Megan Fox in Transformers 2007](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kx2v3AYYLBhSGi6hQA4PH4-320-80.jpg)
The Story Behind Megan Fox Leaving Transformers And How Steven Spielberg Got Roped Into The Drama
By Dirk Libbey published
Steven Spielberg got pulled into a war of words between Megan Fox and Michael Bay.
![Inside Out 2 emotions](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hbvJUPg2TuzydYJSFc2G9E-320-80.jpg)
Every Pixar Movie, Ranked From Worst To Best
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Pixar has made more great movies than just about anybody, but which one is the best?
![Mark Harmon as Leroy Jethro Gibbs in NCIS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QtQPosmhafxXhRLFignLv7-320-80.jpg)
Why Doesn’t Gibbs Ever Lock His Front Door? Years After Mark Harmon’s NCIS Exit Co-Star Cote De Pablo Finally Explained
By Dirk Libbey published
A long-standing question about NCIS' Agent Gibbs finally has an answer.
![CHESTER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 27: Bam Margera is seen arriving to Chester County Justice Center on July 27, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wYhhAhPnxZo8tfT7qDtvjT-320-80.jpg)
Bam Margera Pleads Guilty After Altercation, But What Sentence Will He Serve?
By Dirk Libbey published
Bam Margera was back in court to answer for a charge of assault.
![Aladdin's Genie looking shocked](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oTwHtwzKZX3k2KuJAMjgdG-320-80.jpg)
I Already Hate Disney World's Genie+ Replacement, And There's Only One Way To Truly Fix It
By Dirk Libbey published
Disney World is replacing Genie+ after less than three years and the new system just creates new problems.
![Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart in Young Justice](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yhvijVWvyczeq3v5iu2PNX-320-80.jpg)
Gods And Monsters: Everything We Know About The New DCU Under James Gunn
By Dirk Libbey last updated
From Superman to Batman and more, everything coming in the new DCU
![Elsa in Frozen 2](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdN8dYeadvbTZoViSMk8zN-320-80.jpeg)
Frozen At Disney World: What To Do At WDW For Fans Of Anna And Elsa
By Dirk Libbey last updated
Everything a Frozen fan needs to have the perfect Walt Disney World vacation.