Things We Saw Today: Happy Birthday, Dick Van Dyke!

Dick Van Dyke turns 90 today! The actor, who is most famous from roles in movies like Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and of course, The Dick Van Dyke Show, celebrated his birthday with an event that included a chimney sweep flash mob and a live singalong.

• Adam Driver says The Force Awakens is going to be way better than the prequels. Not that I don’t take him at his word, but I’ve got a good feeling about this movie too. (via UPROXX)
• You can watch a new Batman v Superman promo straight from the movie’s official website (although it’s mostly condensed down from the trailer). (via Comic Book Resources)

First shot back of my New Hope Princess Leia, GEISHA STYLE! I sewed this Kimono and Obi myself, and made all the little hair trinkets and painted the fan in Aurebesh <3 I also LOST MY PHONE so sorry IG friends, I'm not ignoring you! (Photo: @Nelsphotos) #StarWars #PrincessLeia #Leia #LeiaOrgana #Rebel #XWing #CarrieFisher #NewHope #TheForce #Aurebesh #variant #Geisha #Kimono #Cosplay #Cosplayer #Sunset #Love

A photo posted by Hendo (@hendoart) on Nov 21, 2015 at 8:59pm PST

This geisha Leia cosplay by Hendo Art is a stunning reinterpretation on a classic look of the character, and the fact that all of this is handmade makes it even more impressive. (via GeekTyrant)

• Women in Saudi Arabia voted yesterday for the first time in the country’s history (Saudi Arabia had actually been the last country in the world that had not previously allowed women to vote). (via Jezebel)
• A K-Pop group was detained at an LA airport after being mistaken for sex workers when U.S. customs officials became concerned about the costumes and props they had packed in their luggage. (via RocketNews24)

What did you see today, friends?

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