Tag: Star Wars
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LEGO SMART Play Arrives on Disney Store
The new interactive LEGO system, called LEGO SMART Play, has arrived on Disney Store. The highly anticipated next generation of LEGO includes the LEGO SMART Brick, LEGO SMART Tags, and LEGO SMART Minifigures. They can react in real time and feature more than 20 patented world-firsts within the technology. LEGO SMART Play responds to actions…
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Bryce Dallas Howard | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 2, 1981
On this day in 1981, actress and director Bryce Dallas Howard was born. As the eldest child of former actor and Oscar-winning director Ron Howard, filmmaking is in her blood. For Disney, Howard appeared in the 2016 ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ remake, ‘The Help,’ and ‘The Village.’ She directed episodes of the ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian,’…
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BDX Droids Heading to Shanghai Disneyland
Since initially appearing at the Disneyland Resort in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in 2023, the BDX droids have become quite popular. Last year, the droids made a tour that spanned the globe. This saw the droids visiting Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and even Disneyland Paris! In 2026, Shanghai Disneyland is getting a…
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Anthony Daniels | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 21, 1946
On this day in 1946, actor Anthony Daniels was born. He is famous for his longstanding portrayal of protocol droid C-3PO in the ‘Star Wars’ saga. Daniels is the only actor to be included in every ‘Star Wars’ theatrical film from 1977 to 2019. He also participated in many ‘Star Wars’ spinoffs across television, video…
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New Trailer and Poster Released for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’
The newest trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu has arrived. This gives greater clarity as to what the duo will be up against in their first adventure on the silver screen. The trailer shows Pedro Pascal as Djin Djarin, Grogu, Hutts, remnants of the Empire, and many other citizens (friendly and not) that they will…
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New ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Trailer Arriving Tomorrow
The Mandalorian & Grogu arrives in theaters on May 22, 2026. A new trailer for the return of Star Wars to the silver screen is arriving tomorrow! Star Wars shared on social media today that a new trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu will be arriving on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. A teaser for this…
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Gameplay Trailer Released for ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’
A gameplay trailer has been released for Star Wars: Galactic Racer. It showcases a game in a galaxy far, far away that looks like it will be a blast (both literally and figuratively)! The trailer shows races throughout the galaxy, including podracing! This game looks to be high-energy and interesting as players race through the…
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New Merchandise for ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Released Ahead of Film’s Arrival
The Mandalorian & Grogu arrives in theaters on May 22, 2026. When it does, fans will get to see the next adventure with Djin Djarin and Grogu. Along the way, there will be some familiar faces and also some new ones. One of the highlights of a new Star Wars movie, however, isn’t just the…
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New ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Spot Released During Super Bowl
A new tv spot has been released for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu. The new spot comes ahead of the arrival of the next Star Wars film on May 22, 2026. An extended version of the spot was shared on YouTube. In it, Djin Djarin and Grogu can be seen aboard the Star Wars…
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Disney Shares Thoughts and Process Behind Timeline Expansion of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
The timeline at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is being expanded. With this timeline expansion, fans will be able to experience characters and stories from three eras of Star Wars. This includes the eras of the Galactic Civil War, the New Republic, and the Age of the Resistance. There will also be the introduction of…
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LEGO SMART Play Expands with Five New Star Wars Sets
LEGO SMART Play might have just been revealed; however, it is already expanding. This expansion is happening in a galaxy far, far away. It also includes one of the droids we have been looking for (maybe we just didn’t know it yet?) LEGO has revealed five new LEGO Star Wars sets that utilize the new…
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Disney, Lucasfilm and GoNoodle Collaborate on ‘Star Wars’ Mindfulness & Movement
Disney, Lucasfilm, and GoNoodle have announced a collaboration that will bring Star Wars to classrooms, living rooms, and learning spaces with short, engaging content. The collaboration is designed to help kids refocus, move, and build healthy habits. It blends GoNoodle’s developmental programming in combination with the characters and stories of Star Wars. This will allow…
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Trailer Released for ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’
The official teaser trailer has been released for Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord has been released. The trailer comes ahead of the arrival of the first two-episodes on April 6, 2026. This will be followed by a release of two episodes each week. In total, ten episodes will be released over the course of…
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The Force Was Strong at Disneyland Six Years Ago Today
Six years ago today, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disneyland. With the opening of this attraction, the land was officially complete as had been initially envisioned. When the land had opened to the public the previous year, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was the only attraction that was operational. Guests utilized a virtual…
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James Earl Jones | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 17, 1931
On this day in 1931, multi-award-winning actor and Disney Legend James Earl Jones was born. Jones was best known for his commanding bass voice, which he used to great effect in his two most famous roles for Disney – Darth Vader in the ‘Star Wars’ universe and Mufasa in the ‘Lion King’ franchise. He developed…
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Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to Lead Lucasfilm as Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down
The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm announced changes today to its leadership structure. Longtime Lucasfilm executive Kathleen Kennedy will be stepping down from leading the studio after nearly 14 years. In her place, Dave Filoni will lead the studio as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside Lynwen Brennan as Co-President. Kennedy will not be completely…
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GUIDE: Where to Find Characters From Different Eras in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Expanded Timeline at Disneyland
The Disneyland Resort has announced that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will see its timeline expanded on April 29, 2026. When this happens, there will be more stories and characters from the different eras of Star Wars in the land for guests to meet and experience. The land will have three main eras of stories that…
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The Force is Strong with the Changes Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is seeing its timeline expanded once again. This time, the change will see what fans have been clamoring for since the land opened: characters and stories from the original Star Wars trilogy. That’s right, soon guests at Disneyland will be able to see Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker (who…
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Darth Vader Coming to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as Timeline Expands
Darth Vader is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, and he isn’t the only new character and change coming to the land. Disney has announced that the timeline for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be expanded at Disneyland. With this, there will be more characters, classic Star Wars music, and other changes coming…
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LEGO Group and Sphere Studios Turn Sphere Into LEGO Star Wars Death Star
One of the most amazing new things in recent years in Las Vegas is the Sphere. Both inside and out, it is an incredible visual spectacle. This became even more incredible this week when LEGO Group and Sphere Studios turned the Sphere into a LEGO Star Wars version of the Death Star! This comes as…
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New LEGO SMART Play System Announced and will Feature LEGO Star Wars
Exciting things are going on with LEGO! Today, the new LEGO SMART Play was announced. This includes new LEGO Star Wars sets that are powered by the new LEGO SMART Brick. These new sets will be available starting on March 1, 2026. They will be found at DisneyStore.com and other select retail locations and markets. Below…
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Droid Factory Friday Coming to Disney Store and Disney Parks
The Disney Store and Disney Parks have announced a new series is coming in January. Called Droid Factory Friday, this will launch on January 2, 2026, as a monthly celebration with a brand-new Droid Factory figure being released on the first Friday of every month. Each droid in the series will be completely unique and…
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Temuera Morrison | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 26, 1960
On this day in 1960, actor Temuera Morrison was born in New Zealand. He is best known for portraying Jango Fett and his clones, including the adult Boba Fett and the Clone Troopers, in the ‘Star Wars’ universe. Morrison’s first ‘Star Wars’ film was ‘Attack of the Clones’ in 2002. He maintained the roles for…
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Production Wraps on Star Wars: Starfighter
Production has wrapped on Star Wars: Starfighter. Director Shawn Levy shared the news with a post on Instagram. The film is set to arrive in theaters on May 28, 2026. Here is the post that shared the news: Star Wars: Starfighter stars Ryan Gosling. He is joined by an incredible cast that includes Flynn Gray,…