Oscar-Winning Filmmakers Behind ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Direct an Episode of ‘Star Wars’ Disney+ Series ‘Skeleton Crew’

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The Oscar-winning filmmaker duo of Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert have directed an episode of the upcoming “Star Wars” series “Skeleton Crew” for Disney+. Known colloquially as the “Daniels,” the team was well-represented at the Academy Awards earlier this month, with their film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” bringing home seven Oscars. “Star Wars” fans … Read more

Studio Ghibli Teases Lucasfilm Collaboration

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In a video shared on Twitter, Studio Ghibli teased an upcoming collaboration with Lucasfilm. The video simply shows each studio’s respective logos with no further information. Studio Ghibli and Lucasfilm could team up on a new “Star Wars” animated project. Last year, Lucasfilm debuted “Star Wars: Visions,” an anime series, on Disney+. A second season … Read more

Kathleen Kennedy Says Scheduling to Blame for Delays on ‘Lando’ Series

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Fans may be waiting a while to see the further adventures of Lando Calrissian, according to Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. In an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment’s Kevin Polowy at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, Kennedy cited scheduling issues for the delays on the “Lando” series. It was announced back in 2020 with star Donald Glover. … Read more

Summer D23 Magazine Looks at “Jungle Cruise” Film, “Loki” and “Cruella” On Disney+, MARVEL Avengers Campus, and Includes Lucasfilm Poster

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Disney Twenty-Three (D23 magazine) has a jam-packed issue coming summer 2021, with a behind-the-scenes look at several projects including Jungle Cruise, Loki, and Cruella. The issue will also include a look at MARVEL Avengers Campus and an exclusive Lucasfilm poster with an image for every film released by the studio in the past fifty years. … Read more

“Star Wars: Detours” Comedy Series May Finally Arrive On Disney+

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According to The Vulcan Reporter, Star Wars fans may be in for a surprise on May 4th, when the long shelved animated series, “Star Wars: Detours”, finally makes its debut on Disney+. “Star Wars: Detours” is a CGI animated Star Wars parody series created by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, the creators of “Robot Chicken”. … Read more

New “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron” and Untitled Star Wars Film by Taika Waititi Slated as Next Theatrical Releases

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Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, announced two brand-new “Star Wars” theatrical films at the recent Disney Investor Day 2020 event. Untitled Star Wars Film by Taika Waititi Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, The Mandalorian) is set to helm a currently untitled Star Wars film. Though no specifics were provided, Kennedy said of Waititi and the film: … Read more

Star Wars Announces New “Lando” Series For Disney+

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During the Lucasfilm portion of the Disney Investor Day 2020 event today, Kathleen Kennedy introduced fans to a new “Star Wars” event series centered around Lando Calrissian. The new series “Lando” is being developed by Justin Simien and will stream exclusively on Disney+. Stay tuned to WDWNT for more info on “Lando” and more Star … Read more

Legendary Scottish Actor Sir Sean Connery Passes Away at 90; Starred in Disney’s “Darby O’Gill”, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”

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According to multiple sources, Scottish actor Sir Sean Connery has died. He was 90. Connery is best known for portraying British secret agent James Bond in seven Bond films. He last played 007 in 1983’s Never Say Never Again. The actor also starred in a handful of Disney-produced features over his many decades in film. … Read more