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When I first put together Pittsburgh Jedi, it was mainly because people who I had been friends with for years and years on Facebook, were all of a sudden having their news feeds taken over by my live posts for Pens and Steelers games, etc. Some really liked it and some really hated it, but both suggested that I start a website since I’m pretty dedicated to posting on a number of topics.  I have a big multimedia background but that doesn’t mean i know the first thing about owning and operating a website.  I figured the only way to learn is just to do it.

Here I am less than 2 years later, interacting with over 1200 people on Facebook and now hitting 900 followers on Twitter.  PittsburghJedi.com receives consistent, daily hit counts.  This is all very surreal to me and I really appreciate everyone who has gotten on board with everything Pittsburgh Jedi is all about.  Whether you’re everyday active with me, occasionally pop in and have something to say, or just watch from afar, you guys are all awesome and it’s all MASSIVELY appreciated.  I really dig the community that has formed around the site and the social networking sites.  I have a ton of fun with all of you and believe me, if I didn’t, I would’ve ditched this experiment after the 1st year.

A buddy of mine showed me this video last night.  It’s timely that it came up last night, completely ridiculous in general and I’m shocked I’ve never seen it before.  It’s SO over the top, I figured It would be worthy of the 900 milestone.  Lets keep the good times rollin’, definitely invite your friends to connect with Pittsburgh Jedi, and may the force be with Yinz!

Twitter: @Pittsburgh_Jedi
Facebook: Pitts Burgh-Jedi

Thanks again everyone!  Enjoy!!!

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So here is Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy in an on-set shot from the new “The Amazing Spider-Man 2″ flick coming up.  If this hasn’t triggered anything already, pay attention to what you’re seeing above and in the next few photos.  I’ll tie it together at the bottom…

So you have all that, right?  Now here comes an iconic image that all Spider-Man comic book fans should recognize.  If you’re not hung up on this possibly being a HUGE spoiler, keep scrolling down…

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Boom!  So there it is.  Is this the case in the new film? … Who knows until it comes out, I guess.  Neither of the Goblin villains are rumored to be the villain since its been made pretty clear as day that Jamie Foxx will be playing Electro,  There’s always that hidden chance for a secret villain to pop onto the scene.  But yeah… that’s what we’re dealing with right now.

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A little over 2 years ago, my cousin Kevin contacted me to tell me he was proposing to his girlfriend (now wife), Jen.  I was excited about it and excited for him but also kind of confused since he and I are mostly in contact when it involves sports or drinking.  Then it became clear… he wanted to put on a production to set the stage for his proposal and had a role for me to play.

At the time, Jen had been fascinated by viral flash mob videos and Kevin took it upon himself to organize one in the middle of Market Square, right next to the pride of Pittsburgh, Primanti Bros.  He asked me if I would shoot video of the whole thing so he could later send it out to friends and family later on.  I loved the idea and was (still am) honored he came to me to be involved in one of the biggest milestones of his life.  With a small team I put together and the pressure of knowing we only had one shot to get this right, this is how it all played out… (story continues below)

Enjoy!

After everything was said and done and Jen said yes, Kevin and I had posted the video in multiple social feeds to show our family and friends.  We had never planned for this and definitely didn’t expect it, but the video grew legs and took off running.  Before we knew it, the video had gone viral with thousands of hits within days and relentless contact attempts from local media outlets to cover the story.  Shortly after, we heard from entertainment outlets including the Ellen Degeneres Show, expressing interest in the video as well as multiple TV stations and websites overseas looking for permission to use it.  As if two people committing to spend their life together wasn’t awesome enough, the entire world took notice and extended their congratulations.

The video below is the local media coverage from WTAE and a short interview with both Kevin and I about the video and his proposal production.

Enjoy!

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All I can truly say is that these posters blew me away.  Whether they’re leaks or purely fan art, they’re amazing.  The Vader helmet one is my favorite for sure.  Just phenomenal.

Enjoy!

And of course… the Patton Oswalt Geek Rant poster:

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