Tag: Star Wars
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John Williams | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 12, 2017
On this day in 2017, composer John Williams won a Grammy for the score of ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens.’ It would be Williams’s sixth Grammy related to ‘Star Wars.’ Three of the previous Grammys were for the score of ‘A New Hope,’ including one for the ‘Star Wars’ Main Title, and two were for…
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Season 2 of ‘Andor’ Finishes Filming
The second season of Andor has finished filming. As the second season of the Star Wars series wrapped, actor Diego Luna took to social media to share his thoughts and feelings about its completion. He posted the following on his instagram: Today is the last day of filming Andor. I could not be more thankful…
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‘Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace’ Returns to Theaters for 25th Anniversary.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters as it celebrates 25 years since its initial release. Soon fans will be able to see the story that introduced the galaxy to Qui-Gon Jinn, Darth Maul, Padme Amidala, and Jar Jar Binks. The movie will be released on the weekend of May the…
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‘Star Wars’ Actor and Director Carl Weathers Dies at 76
Legendary actor and director Carl Weathers has passed away. The actor, recently known for his roles in front of and behind the camera in The Mandalorian was 76. His family announced his passing with the following statement: We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on…
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Trailer and Poster Revealed for Final Season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch
The final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch will be arriving on Disney+ on February 21, 2024. Today, a new trailer and poster were released for the final season. It shows the mission for this season and the stakes couldn’t be higher for both the Bad Batch and the Empire it appears. Check out…
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The Walt Disney Company Brings Home 37 Primetime Emmy Awards
On Monday night, The Walt Disney Company won 37 Primetime Emmy Awards. The wins came from its multiple brands and studios with The Bear and Welcome to Wrexham, both on Hulu, bringing home the home awards. In fact, 22 programs on Hulu won awards and 11 that are on Disney+. By studios and brands, the…
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51st Saturn Awards to Honor Dave Filoni
Dave Filoni, the Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, will be honored at the 51st Saturn Awards. He will be honored for his career achievements in animation and beyond with the George Pal Memorial Award. “Dave’s work has had a profound impact on the Star Wars franchise, breathing new life into beloved characters and expanding the universe in exciting…
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Remembering Disneyland 55 Years Ago
As I look back over my 68 years on this earth, I think of three experiences that profoundly and forever changed my reality of entertainment. The first was in 1964 when I was eight years old. We were visiting my Aunt Susie in Alexandria, Virginia and I came down sick. I remember the doctor coming…
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Concept Art for Season 2 of ‘Ahsoka’ Revealed
Concept art for the second season of Ahsoka was revealed the day after it was announced that Dave Filoni was indeed developing the second season of the series. The concept art was shared on the official Star Wars social media. It shows Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka standing on what looks to be the top of…
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Second Season of ‘Ahsoka’ in Development
Ahsoka is getting a second season and is currently in development. Earlier today, during an announcement about the new The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, it also was revealed that Dave Filoni is now working the second season of this live-action Star Wars series. One of the last lines in the announcement confirmed the future projects…
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New Mandalorian Movie Announced
Today a new movie based on The Mandalorian was announced by Star Wars. Called The Mandalorian & Grogu, it will be directed by Jon Favreau and go into production sometime in 2024. It will be produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, and Dave Filoni. “I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George…
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Luke Skywalker Meets Mother at Golden Globes
On Sunday, Luke Skywalker met Padmé Amidala for the first time at the Golden Globes. While the character didn’t actually meet, Mark Hamill and Natalie Portman met for the first time while attending the awards show. Mark Hamill and Natalie Portman were both presenters at this year’s Golden Globes. Portman was also nominated for Best…
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Director of New Star Wars Film Shares Opinion on Future of Star Wars
A new Star Wars film is on the way that continues the story of Rey. This new film will also have a woman directing it, a first for a movie in the franchise. Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. She also is the first person of color to direct a Star Wars film as well. In a recent…
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Boxing Day? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #692
Welcome to the last episode of Geeks Corner for 2023! This week there is a lot to chat about as the year wraps up. Along with talking about Boxing Day and Christmas, the Geeks also talk about the upcoming year of entertainment at Disneyland, what is coming from a galaxy far, far away, and also…
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Watch Sabine’s Loth-Cat from ‘Ahsoka’ in Star Wars Lofi Video
A new video has been added to Disney+ that allows fans of Ahsoka to watch Sabine’s Loth-cat nap. For those that would rather head over to YouTube, there is a video of Murley, Sabine’s Loth-cat, as well that was uploaded earlier this year. For those who have seen Ahsoka, this confirms that Murley is safe…
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The Future of Star Wars: A Look at What’s Coming in 2024 and Beyond
With all of the announcements and changes that happen in the world of production, it can be hard to keep up with what is being released and when. This is particularly true when it comes to Star Wars. While there hasn’t been a new movie released in theaters in the last few years, there have…
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Ojibwe Language Version of ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Being Made
The Walt Disney Company is working on an Ojibwe language version of Star Wars: A New Hope. The project is coming from Disney/Lucasfilm along with the Dakota Ojibwe Tribal Council and the University of Manitoba to make an Ojibwe version of the film. The voice work for the film will be happening in mostly in…
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Season 2 of ‘Andor’ Headed for 2025 Release
It appears that the second season of Andor won’t be arriving quite as early as initially hoped for. A recent press release from Disney announced the arrival of two other Star Wars projects in 2024. However, it had nothing to say about the second season of Andor. While there was a note that did say…
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Galactic Music Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland During Fireworks for Season of the Force
Season of the Force is returning to Disneyland Park in 2024. This year, along with the return of Hyperspace Mountain to Space Mountain, there will also be some new offerings that Star Wars fans will NOT want to miss! One of these new experiences will be the way that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comes to…
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Dave Filoni Promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni has been promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm. The news comes from an interview he did with Variety. Filoni, who also has overseen projects for Lucasfilm like Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka, will also retain his current title of executive vice president.…
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Tickets Now On Sale for ‘A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened’
The Star Wars Holiday Special is infamous among Star Wars fans. Now, a documentary takes a deeper look at this special. It also will soon be in theaters on different dates in November. Tickets are now on sale for this documentary. A trailer for the film can also be seen below. About A Disturbance in…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Day Six – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Since it opened in 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been a favorite destination of mine. With the addition of new characters in the last couple of years, it has only gotten better. This year, in particular, has been very fun to visit Batuu with the addition of more characters from a galaxy far, far…
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Disney Leads the Competition with 93 Children’s and Family Emmy Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has earned the top spot for nominations at the 2nd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, according to the list released today by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With a whopping 93 nods, Disney topped its nearest competitor, Netflix, who earned 61 nominations. The recognitions came from television…
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Star Wars Life Day Collection Arrives on shopDisney on November 17
The Star Wars Life Day Collection will be arriving on shopDisney on November 17, 2023. This collection has become a favorite for Star Wars fans as of late. Much of last year’s collection ended up finding its way into the Daps Magic office and studios. This year’s looks like it will be equally popular! Already…