Writers and Artists Still Fighting to Receive Overdue Royalties From Disney

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Michael Hiltzik has published a column in the Los Angeles Times about Disney continuing to cheat many writers, including those who wrote “Star Wars” novelizations, out of royalties. We first reported on this issue when it came to light in 2020, after Alan Dean Foster posted an open letter stating he had not received any … Read more

New Star Wars Novel Covers Honeymoon of Han and Leia Aboard the Halcyon, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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“Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel,” a new novel by Beth Revis, will be hitting shelves on August 16, 2022. This new “Star Wars” novel covers the wedding and honeymoon of Princess Leia and Han Solo. As revealed in the announcement by StarWars.com, it turns out the couple honeymooned on the Halcyon starcruiser, a.k.a. … Read more

Disney Reportedly Failing to Pay Royalties to “Star Wars” and Other Disney-Owned Franchise Novelists

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According to Deadline, The Walt Disney Company is not paying royalties to authors that wrote novelizations for franchises it has acquired. The authors, including legendary Star Wars novelist Alan Dean Foster, have not received royalties since Disney purchased Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox. We previously reported on Foster’s claim against Disney. The Deadline article mentions … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/19/20): Buena Vista Street Reopens as Shopping and Dining District at Disney California Adventure, Tons of EPCOT News, Majestic Theater Completed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Cast Appreciation Marketplace Pop-Up Shop, and More

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, November 19, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney Won’t Pay Royalties to Legendary “Star Wars” Writer Alan Dean Foster

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Science fiction novelist Alan Dean Foster is demanding years of unpaid royalties from The Walt Disney Company. According to an open letter published to the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) website, Disney is delinquent on his royalty payments. Prior to Disney’s acquisition of Lucasfilm, Foster wrote the novelization of Star Wars: A … Read more

REVIEW: The Force is Strong With The “Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy” Book, Now Available On Sale

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The force is with you in this awesome “Star Wars: The Ultimate Pop-Up Galaxy” pop-up book from the Star Wars universe. With stunning visuals that quite literally jump off the page, this Star Wars pop-up book really brings the complete Star Wars movie canon to life. The pop-up book is in chronological order and takes … Read more

“Star Wars” Cookbook, Comics, and Novels Featuring Ties To Galaxy’s Edge Theme Park Land Coming Soon

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With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort later this year, publishers are providing us with a literary step into the new land of Batuu with new books, comics, and fables surrounding the fringes of Wild Space. These new books and comics intersect with the Star Wars characters we know … Read more