Category: Star Wars
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Lucasfilm Joins Forces with Eight Iconic Brands to Launch Unparalleled Promotional Campaign in Support of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
PORSCHE, BOSE, UNITED AIRLINES, GENERAL ELECTRIC, MCDONALD’S, SAMSUNG MOBILE, GENERAL MILLS, AND DANNON JOIN THE INITIATIVE SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (October 2, 2019)—Lucasfilm announced today that they are joining forces with eight of the world’s most iconic and best-in-class brands—Porsche, Bose, United Airlines, General Electric, McDonald’s, Samsung Mobile, General Mills, and Dannon—for the launch of a massive global promotional…
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Deborah Chow to Helm Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+
Since it was announced at the D23 Expo, the Obi-Wan Kenobi series has had the intrigue of fans who have been asking for more Obi-Wan Kenobi for years. Knowing the Ewan McGregor was returning to the role just added to the excitement. Now, Star Wars fans have another reason to be excited about this series.…
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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Developing Star Wars Film
It should come as no surprise by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige is developing a Star Wars film. Feige is known as a Star Wars fan and apparently approached Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Disney studio co-chairmen Alan Horn and Alan Bergman with an idea for a film over the summer. The idea must have…
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Disney+ Now Available for General Pre-Order
Disney+ will be arriving on November 12, 2019. When it arrives, there will be plenty of content for Disney fans to digest. As things get closer to the release date of this streaming service, there have been multiple special pre-orders for D23 members, D23 Expo attendees, Disney Movie Rewards, and the Disney Visa card holders.…
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New Lego Star Destroyer Coming to Stores Soon!
Lego has done a fantastic job of allowing fans to build their own recreations of many different things from life and also from fiction. Through the years there have been recreations of ships, boats, cars, planes, and more recently that has been joined by superheroes, fantasy movie scenes, Marvel, and even Star Wars! The most…
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Maestro of the Movies: The Music of John Williams – A Magical Night of Movie Music
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On the final weekend of August, the Hollywood Bowl presented Maestro of the Movies: The Music of John Williams. Hosted by John Williams and conducted by David Newman, this was a movie music lover’s dream concert. It included music written and arranged by the great John Williams himself. It also included music written and arranged…
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D23 Expo Special Look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Released!
Over the weekend at the D23 Expo Disney fans were given a special look at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This special look has now been released for the public to see. Check it out below. Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker | D23 Special Look Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Description Lucasfilm…
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Walt Disney Studios Blows Fans Away with Exciting New Announcements from D23 Expo 2019
It’s been an amazing day at D23 Expo 2019! Without a doubt, the talk of the day was definitely the Walt Disney Studios panel was the talk of the day. This morning, as fans were gearing up, they were handed bags to seal their phones away before they entered the hall. This left many fans…
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New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Poster Revealed at D23 Expo
On Saturday morning a new poster for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was revealed at the D23 Expo. During the panel, Disney traditionally provides announcements on upcoming movies. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be arriving in theaters on December 20, 2019, and will conclude the Skywalker Saga. Several of the Cast Members…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate From Disney, Walt Disney Animation, Pixar Animation, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2019
BURBANK, Calif., August 8, 2019 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, California, taking place August 23–25. At a marquee Hall D23 presentation hosted by The Walt Disney Studios Chief Creative Officer and Co-Chairman Alan Horn on Saturday, August 24, fans will…
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The Best Star Wars Character (…Is Not What You Think)
Star Wars fans, it it time. Time we lift the veil of uncertainty, and declare, once and for all, the best character from that galaxy far, far away. I’m talking prequels, sequels, holiday specials… The one, true, reigning greatest character. Before we get to that, though, we need to discuss why some other characters AREN’T.…
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Lucasfilm to Host its First Pavilion and Provide Exclusive Sneak Peek of The Mandalorian Series at D23 Expo
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (July 11, 2019) — For the first time at D23 Expo, Lucasfilm will host a pavilion on the show floor from August 23-25 with an impressive display showcasing the evolution of the Star Wars stormtrooper. The exhibit will include several of the screen-used costumes seen throughout the iconic movie series. From the classic…
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Star Wars 101: A Brief Introduction to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Star Wars saga was created by American filmmaker George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., the California-based entertainment company he founded in 1971. When Lucas retired in 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm and Disney continues to create stories about this galaxy far, far away. Star Wars encompasses 10 feature films (with an…
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Game of Thrones Duo Behind Next Star Wars Movie Bob Iger Confirms
This week Bob Iger confirmed that the next installment of Star Wars will be helmed by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, the duo behind Game of Thrones. The announcement came while Iger was speaking at the MoffetNathanson Media & Communications Summit. The movie will be arriving in theaters in December of 2022. “We did a deal…
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Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Announced for December Release
This last week the world celebrated Star Wars day on May 4th. There were multiple Star Wars announcements and festivities happening around the globe. One of these announcements focused on multiple books arriving ahead and around Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. One of these books that was announced was Art of Star Wars: The…
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Disney, Lucasfilm and FIRST to Inspire the Next Generation of Heroes and Innovators
Lucasfilm and parent company Disney, and the global K–12 nonprofit organization FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) are working together to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators through the Star Wars: Force for Change philanthropic initiative. On Saturday, April 13, during Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, it was announced that Disney and Lucasfilm are providing…
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With the Skywalker Saga Coming to an End, What is Next for Star Wars?
Twenty years ago I remember anticipating getting tickets and seeing the continuation of a saga that captivated my imagination since I was a youngling. Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was not my first introduction to Star Wars. I watched the movies on VHS shortly after The Return of the Jedi left theaters and…
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Cast and Crew Share About Making Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at Star Wars Celebration
This morning the title and first trailer for Star Wars: Episode IX was released during a panel dedicated to the movie at Star Wars Celebration. Hosted by Stephen Colbert, it began with a funny yet heartfelt opening. During his opening, he shared that his friend J.J. Abrams invited him to visit the Episode IX set.…
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Title and First Trailer Released for Star Wars: Episode IX!
The first trailer and title have been released for Star Wars: Episode IX. Both were released during a panel dedicated to the movie at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is the name for this movie. Watch the trailer here: Star Wars Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker Teaser “Every…
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Unnamed Star Wars Episode IX Wraps Filming with Heartfelt Goodbye to the Trilogy
As we inch closer to the release of Episode IX, it marks a lot of lasts for the newest trilogy. Today, we learned, marked yet another final moment for the cast and crew. According to a tweet from JJ Abrams, photography had officially wrapped on the Star Wars trilogy. The crew, which has been together…
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Frozen 2 Joins Triple Force Friday For Merchandise Release Event Celebrating New Movies
DISNEY ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL LAUNCH FOR STAR WARS AND FROZEN 2-INSPIRED PRODUCT SETTING AT RETAIL ON OCTOBER 4 Glendale, Calif. (February 15, 2019) – Fans of two of the most anticipated films of 2019 – Star Wars: Episode IX and Disney’s Frozen 2 – can begin counting down to October 4when new products inspired by…
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Marvel Journeys to Outer Rim in New Star Wars Comics Based at Black Spire Outpost on Batuu Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Black Spire Outpost on Batuu is beginning to really take shape as more details come out about the home of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It is a remote outpost that attracts pirates, smugglers, merchants, and other wanders. This includes a Hondo Ohnaka, a space pirate, who brought the Millennium Falcon to the outpost. This April, there will be…
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The Ultimate Fan Guide to All New Disney Offerings in 2019
At the start of each year, we always say it’s going to be a huge year for Disney fans, and this year is no exception. 2019 is truly going to be a huge year for Disney fans! From the parks, to movies, and the D23 Expo, there are numerous exciting things that we’ll be able…
