Tag: Star Wars
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Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Recruits Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Writer
Things are still pretty early in the development of the Cassian Andor series on Disney+. This new Star Wars show will follow the adventures of Cassian Andor, the Rebel agent seen in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This part of his story though will take place before the movie. Diego Luna is already known…
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Disney+ Launch Titles Unveiled on Twitter
Disney+ has released a list of the titles that will be available when it launches on November 12, 2019. The titles date back to Walt Disney’s original animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and then move forward all the way to Disney+ originals The Lady and the Tramp (remake) and The Mandalorian. The…
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Back to Before – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1001 (#471)
Welcome to the 9th-anniversary episode of GEEKS CORNER! On October 5, 2010 GEEKS CORNER began weekly episodes. Nine years later the weekly episodes continue. While much has changed, there is still a lot the same. For the first half of this episode, the geeks take a look back and revisit the topics of the very…
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Wedge Antilles to Appear in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?
Could Wedge Antilles be in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? The pilot, from the original Star Wars movies, could be appearing in the final movie of the Skywalker Saga. The news comes from a Rebel Force Radio tweet. Denis Lawson, the original actor behind the role of Wedge, will be reprising the role. LOOK…
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Meet Babu Frik From Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
This last week Star Wars released a new image of a new alien, presumably from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Not a lot is known about this new character but he immediately garnered the attention and the affection of fans around the globe. The new alien’s name is Babu Frik. What IS known is…
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Star Wars and Frozen Fans Around the World Celebrate Unprecedented Global Product Launch
More than 500,000 Retail Locations Worldwide Kick Off Triple Force Friday and Frozen Fan Fest Activity on Oct. 4 with New Products, Giveaways, Promotions and Family Friendly Activities GLENDALE, Calif.—Oct. 4, 2019 – After months of anticipation, retailers around the world are celebrating Triple Force Friday and Frozen Fan Fest as all-new products from a…
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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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Musical Chairs? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there was a lot going. On the Spider-Man front, there is a new deal between Disney and Sony. Over in Star Wars, it appears the Kevin Feige is developing a new movie. The Disney theme parks saw a pretty substantial shakeup of leadership. In the…
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Disney Shares Inside Look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
This morning on Good Morning America an inside look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. While it didn’t give away all of what will be happening on this new attraction, it did give some new details. Watch below as some of the details are revealed about this attraction. The bulk of the new information…
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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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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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New Paths for Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are a lot of new paths (literally and figuratively) happening around Disney. First off, the new pedestrian path has opened that is connecting the Disneyland Resort parking with Downtown Disney District and that parks. On top of the new path to the parks, some ghosts are making…
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Maestro of the Movies: The Music of John Williams – A Magical Night of Movie Music
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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Get Out of This World Shots From Disney PhotoPass at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World
Now that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is open in Walt Disney World, guests are all getting their intergalactic shots! When you enter the land, be sure to search for a Disney PhotoPass cast member. You can normally find a photographer on Main Street, U.S.A. or with your favorite characters but now they have journeyed all…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Beyond! – Opening Day Attraction Wait Times Throughout The Years
The Opening Day of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios brought huge crowds that arrived at the Park in the very, very early hours of the morning. Disney’s Hollywood Studios was scheduled to open at 6 am today, tomorrow, and Saturday for all guests, even those not staying at a Disney Resort. Guests…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Now Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This morning Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new land will allow guests to live their Star Wars adventure as they fly the Millennium Falcon, relax at Oga’s Cantina, shop in the local market, or enjoy a meal at Docking Bay 7. Guests will also have the opportunity to be a…
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Get Your First Peek at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
We just can’t wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to open! We will all get our chance to take on the First Order on December 5 at Walt Disney World and January 17 at Disneyland Park. This attraction is one of the most highly anticipated of all time and we are excited to share…
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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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Disney+ Streaming Service Announces Exciting Original Content at D23 Expo 2019
Fans around the globe have been gearing up for the Disney+ streaming service! The service will contain all of your favorites that you already know and love, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Disney Channel Original Movies. Today at D23 Expo, Disney announced some of their exciting new original content that will be coming to…
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The Magic of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – An Observation
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now several months into operation at the Disneyland Resort and will soon be open at the Walt Disney World Resort. Since opening on the West Coast, there has been a lot of observation, analysis, and speculation on how successful it has been for the Disneyland Resort. The opinions have varied…
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Amidst Period of Record Expansion for Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Contributed More Than 7,000 Jobs to the Central Florida Area
Largest single-land expansion in Disney Parks history set to open in Orlando August 29, 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 8, 2019) – With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge set for August 29, Walt Disney World Resort continues its position as being a “force” for Florida and the economy, contributing more than 7,000 jobs to the Central Florida region since…
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Electrifying Bundle – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 944 (#462)
Welcome to a very fun episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks talk about a multitude of different topics. The show begins with a discussion about the Main Street Electrical Parade returning to the Disneyland Resort. It then moves on to the new streaming bundle that was announced by Disney that includes Disney+, ESPN+,…
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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.…