Category: Star Wars
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New Trailer, New Photos, and New Release Date Shared for ‘Andor’
There is a lot of news surrounding the upcoming Disney+ series Andor. Today a new trailer was unveiled, new photos (and a poster) from the series were shared, and a new release date was announced. The 12-episode series is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Its new release date is now Wednesday,…
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Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan Shares About Making ‘Light & Magic’ as Docuseries Arrives on Disney+
Light & Magic arrives on Disney+ today. This docuseries received unprecedented access behind the curtain to see what has made Industrial Light & Magic a pioneer in the effects industry for nearly five decades! What started as what was seen as an impossible dream has turned into a triumph of imagination and technology. Director Lawrence…
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New Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Reportedly on Hold
It appears that the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is currently on hold. Bloomberg is reporting that both the art director and design director for the game were fired. This came after a demo of the game was shown to Lucasfilm and Sony. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was…
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Amandla Stenberg Heading to Star Wars Series ‘The Acolyte’
Amandla Stenberg will be headlining the new Star Wars series called The Acolyte. The news was confirmed when Star Wars tweeted a welcome to the series for the actress. This confirms rumors that have been circling about her involvement since late last year. The Acolyte will take place about 100 years before the events of…
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New Clip and Poster Released for ‘LEGO® Star Wars Summer Vacation’
Summer just got hotter with the arrival of a new clip and the poster for “LEGO® Star Wars Summer Vacation,” the all-new animated special from Lucasfilm and the LEGO Group premiering August 5, 2022, exclusively on Disney+. The clip, which debuted yesterday at LEGO’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, and the all-new poster, highlight the newest entry in the popular signature…
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Lifelike Grogu (Baby Yoda) Animatronic Wows San Diego Comic-Con Attendees
There are lots of things for geeks to enjoy and geek out about at San Diego Comic-Con. However, nothing beat an animatronic Grogu, or Baby Yoda, that was at the convention. The EFX Collectibles Grogu animatronic was created by Garner Holt Productions and is for sale. The animatronic uses 15 servos to recreate the expressions…
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Excerpt Released for ‘Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel’
In August a new Star Wars novel will be arriving that tells what happened with Princess Leia and Han Solo after the events of The Battle of Endor. The book is written by Beth Revis. Ahead of its arrival, an excerpt has been released that takes a look at the moment after the fire had…
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Ahsoka Voice Actress Honored to Be Returning to the Role
When Ashley Eckstein brought the character of Ahsoka Tano to life with her voice in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, nobody realized just how much of an impact the character and voice actress would make on the Star Wars universe. Ahsoka Tano would become a fan favorite, and so would Ashley Eckstein. Ahsoka would become…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 147 Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 147 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature, Freeform, FX, FX Productions, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Content, National Geographic Documentary Films, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Merchandise Heading to Disney Parks, shopDisney, and Beyond!
Obi-Wan Kenobi is streaming on Disney+ now, with all episodes available. Today, Disney announced that some merchandise inspired by this limited series is heading to the Disney Parks and also shopDisney. This new line of Obi-Wan Kenobi-inspired products ranges from apparel to accessories to of course Lightsabers and other collectibles. Check them out below. Lightsaber…
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Disney+ Releases Light & Magic Trailer and Photos!
On July 27, 2022, Light & Magic will be arriving on Disney+. Today, a trailer and some photos from the series were released. Made by Lucasfilm and Imagine Documentaries, Light & Magic is “an immersive series that chronicles the untold history of world-renowned Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of…
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Star Wars Celebration 2023 Tickets to Go On Sale on June 30, 2022
Just a month ago Star Wars Celebration 2022 ended a fantastic weekend of Star Wars in Anaheim. Now, Star Wars fans can look forward to Star Wars Celebration 2023 and soon purchase tickets for it. The event will be taking place in the United Kingdom from April 7-10, 2023 at ExCel, London, England. Tickets will…
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Star Wars Clone Trooper Phase II Helmet Accessory (Clean) Now Available for Pre-Order
The new Star Wars Clone Trooper Phase II Helmet Accessory (Clean) from Denuo Novo is now available for pre-order. This is a recreation of the helmets worn by the Clone Troopers during the Clone Wars, as seen in the Star Wars prequel films. This beautiful helmet may be pre-ordered here. Star Wars Clone Trooper Phase…
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Pictorial: Obi-Wan Kenobi Marathon Screening
Today in Toronto, an “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Marathon Screening event took place, featuring all six episodes of the series, with simultaneous finale episode screenings in Cineplex theaters in nine other Canadian markets. Director Deborah Chow and Hayden Christensen, who are both from Toronto, were on hand to introduce the screening at the red-carpet event. A Q&A with…
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“LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation” Trailer Released Ahead of August 5th Arrival on Disney+
A trailer for LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation has been released today. This Comes ahead of its arrival on Disney+ On August 5. This special, which comes from Lucasfilm and the LEGO Group, continues this unique and fun storytelling collaboration that began with LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special and then continued with LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales. LEGO…
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Darth Vader Arrives in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
Darth Vader is back again at Disneyland. The dark lord of the Sith is again meeting with guests in Tomorrowland after only appearing for special events like Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite since the reopening of the Disneyland Resort. Lord Vader can be found in what was the former entrance to Star Wars Launch…
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STAR WARS REBELS™ Sabine Wren™ Season 2 Helmet Accessory Now Available for Pre-Order
The STAR WARS REBELS™ Sabine Wren™ Season 2 Helmet Accessory is now available for pre-order. The replica helmet is modeled after Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian warrior who was also an explosives expert and graffiti artist. She was one of the first rebels that fought against the Empire and also a part of the crew of the…
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Thoughts on Kathleen Kennedy After Star Wars Celebration – The Importance of Culture
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” Peter Drucker once said. This last weekend, I was able to attend Star Wars Celebration and I believe that I saw this quote in action. Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, seems to have created a culture that has led to this time in history where it is absolutely awesome being…
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“35 Years of Star Tours Adventures with D23” at Star Wars Celebration
On Friday, May 27, Star Wars Celebration commemorated the 35th anniversary of the iconic Star Tours attraction by bringing together some of the creative team who worked on the project over the years. Tony Baxter (former senior vice president of creative development at Walt Disney Imagineering [WDI]), Dennis Muren (senior VFX supervisor and creative director…
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A Look at the Highlights of Star Wars Celebration
This last weekend thousands of Star Wars fans descended on the Anaheim Convention Center for Star Wars Celebration. The weekend was full of Star Wars announcements, looking back at memories, cosplay, merchandise, and some incredible moments that made new memories! It also marked the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which was shown to some who attended…
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New “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Sand Sculpture Created at Downtown Disney District
A new sand sculpture can currently be found in the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District in honor of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which is currently streaming on Disney+. The sculpture depicts both Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in two ways. One way, it shows the likeness of each of their heads… with Darth Vader’s being his helmet.…
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New Star Wars “Been There” Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Disneyland Resort
The newest in the line of Star Wars “Been There” mugs from Starbucks have arrived at the Disneyland Resort. These mugs represent three new planets from the galaxy far, far away. They are Naboo, Ahch-To, and Nevarro. The mugs retail for $22.99 and can be found at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District.…
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Season Two Trailer Released for Star Wars: The Bad Batch
A trailer for the second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was released over the weekend during a panel at Star Wars Celebration. The second season will include 16 episodes and is set to arrive on Disney+ this fall. The panel included filmmakers Brad Rau, supervising director/executive producer; Jennifer Corbett, head writer/executive producer; and…
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Star Wars Celebration Honors Twenty Years of Attack of the Clones
The year 2022 marks twenty years since Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones premiered, and Friday brought a chance to commemorate this notable film during Star Wars Celebration. Ashley Eckstein, founder of Her Universe and voice actor for Ahsoka Tano, was on hand to moderate the panel of cast and crew. Actors…