Daisy Ridley Reveals Rey Was Planned to Be Related to Obi-Wan Kenobi in New Interview

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While Rey was always an important character in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, her lineage was originally planned to be very different. In a recent interview with Josh Gad, actress Daisy Ridley revealed that the character had been planned during development to be related to Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jedi Knight and mentor to both Anakin and … Read more

John Boyega Accuses Disney of Downplaying Characters of Color in Recent “Star Wars” Films in New Interview

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John Boyega is speaking out about how characters of color were treated in the Star Wars sequel trilogy in a new interview with British GQ. Boyega, who played Finn, the ex-Stormtrooper who joins the Resistance against the First Order, claims that Disney downplayed his and other characters in The Last Jedi and The Rise of … Read more

RUMOR: Disney Looking to “Erase” Latest Abrams and Johnson Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

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There is a rumor going around that Disney is looking to basically erase the events of “The Force Awakens”, “The Last Jedi” and “The Rise Of Skywalker”. This rumor comes from a video circulating on YouTube which states the following: “In the Season 4 episode 13 of Star Wars Rebels, an installment titled ‘A World … Read more

SHOP: Drink the Star Wars Cantina Way with These Geeki Tiki Mugs Featuring the Death Star, Han Solo, Greedo, D-O and More; Now Available at Target

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May the 4th be with you, everyone! The legacy of Star Wars is worth raising a glass to, and what better way to do that than with these Geeki Tikis, now on sale at Target! From smugglers to droids and creatures to space stations, here are five of our favorite selections. Beeline Creative Star Wars … Read more

Disney Releases An Epic New Poster For “The Skywalker Saga” Debut On Disney+

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Disney has just released a brand-new poster celebrating the full release of The Skywalker Saga on Disney+. With “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” being the final chapter in The Skywalker Saga, the complete set of all of the Star Wars movies that make up The Skywalker Saga” will now be available for streaming exclusively … Read more

“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Coming to Disney+ on May the 4th; Week-Long Star Wars Concept Art Takeover Planned for Streaming Service

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The force is strong with us lately, and by the looks of the latest May the 4th lineup, we may as well implode from all the amazing content being released on that day, also known as Star Wars Day for pop culture enthusiasts. Just announced, the final episode in the Skywalker saga, Star Wars: The Rise … Read more

Select Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Stickers for iMessage, Plus Disney Stories for Amazon Alexa Available for Free for a Limited Time

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With many self-isolating and learning how to be “together while apart,” Disney is looking to make text messages and storytime a little more magical with free stickers for iMessage and Disney Stories for Amazon Alexa available for a limited time. From Disney Parks Blog: We’re thrilled to offer more ways to enjoy digital content that … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Lucasfilm Peers Into its Archives to Show Off Props from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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With fans now able to enjoy Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker at home, “The Star Wars Show” has stepped into the Lucasfilm archives to show off some of the props of the film in greater detail. For those who have seen the film, you might recall that this Battle of Yavin medal plays a … Read more

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Digital Release Now Available on VUDU, Coming to iTunes on March 14th

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Get ready to experience the final chapter of the Skywalker saga in your home. With Disney parks around the world closing and movie releases being delayed due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Disney has decided to release Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker slightly early on VUDU and iTunes so that people can enjoy the … Read more

VIDEO: “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Coming To 4K UHD On March 31 and Digital On March 17

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“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” will be available for purchase on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on March 31st. The Digital version of the film will be available two weeks early on March 17th. On top of that, all of the Star Wars films will be finally released on 4K UHD on March 31st. … Read more

Starspeeder 1000 From Star Tours Cut From Final Version of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

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When new scenes were added for Star Tours including being placed in the middle of the Exegol battle scene, guests looked out for the Starspeeder 1000 vehicle in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”. Well, a recent tweet from Jean-Denis Haas, Associate Animation Supervisor at ILM, stated that the vehicle was originally in the Exegol … Read more

“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Slips To Fifth Place At The Box Office; Crosses $1 Billion Mark

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In its first weekend at the box office, “Bad Boys For Life” easily beat the competition and became a record-breaking debut for the franchise, bringing in $59 million. Robert Downey Jr.’s star power from the MCU did not carry over into his new film “Dolittle,” which came in second and made $22.5 million. And rounding … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2020 & New Films Debut, a Guest Pulls the Sword Out of the Stone at Disneyland, and a New Minnie Collectable Series

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 13–19! Walt Disney World A bold, new variable message sign was installed at the … Read more

“Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” Knocked Out Of First Place At The Box Office; “Avengers: Endgame” Finds Hidden Money

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There was a war at the box office this weekend. In the end, The World War I drama “1917” knocked “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” from the top spot at the box office to claim the #1 spot. After four weeks of release, “Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker” made $15 million domestically this … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Rise of the Resistance Issues, Disneyland’s Refreshed Tomorrowland, New 2020 Ticket and Resort Offers, Giant Millennium Falcon Snack Buckets, and Animated Movie Music Takes Over World Showcase

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Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from January 6–12! Walt Disney World A lot more 2020 booking offers went live this … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” D-Tech on Demand Phone Case Designs Land at Walt Disney World

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Since the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in December, the film’s presence has spread throughout Walt Disney World, particularly with a new exhibit at Star Wars Launch Bay and new scenes added to Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Today, we discovered that “The Rise of Skywalker” phone case designs are now … Read more