Jeremy Bulloch, who portrayed bounty hunter Boba Fett in the original Star Wars trilogy, has passed away at the age of 75, according to ComicBook.com. Bulloch, born February 16th, 1945 in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England, appeared in the role in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, quickly becoming a fan favorite. … Read more
Walt Disney World released several new pins today, including a collection of Star Wars pins by Her Universe, Christmas and New Year pins, and more. Limited Edition Frozen Winter 2020 Pin – $17.99 This winter 2020 pin features Anna and Olaf from Frozen. It is a limited edition of 3000. Limited Edition All Stars Swimming … Read more
On this week’s episode: We review episode four of “The Mandalorian: Season Two”. We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 43 is now available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programming, … Read more
Yesterday’s big Investor Day 2020 event brought updates on some of the titles that have already been on our radar, along with announcements of various new projects—over 100 in total! We’re beyond thrilled to see what’s in the works. Here’s a full rundown of the announcements, and if you’re looking to add Disney+ to your … Read more
Intriguingly described as a “Mystery-Thriller”, “The Acolyte” could be the first Star Wars Disney+ series that focuses on a character on the Dark-Side of the Force.
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
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
On this week’s episode: Who are the most overrated comic book characters? We review episode three of “The Mandalorian: Season Two”. We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 42 is … Read more
Actor David Prowse, the actor that played Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” Original Trilogy, has passed away at the age of 85 following a brief illness. Thomas Bowington, who was Prowse’s agent, made the following statement. “It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and millions of fans around the world, to announce … Read more
Newer Star Wars fans may know Grand Admiral Thrawn from Star Wars Rebels or his own books. But old Star Wars fans will recognize Thrawn as a character first introduced in the 1991 novel Heir to the Empire. Thrawn went on to make several more appearances in books, comics, and games before this extra-canonical material … Read more
On this week’s episode: We review the first two episodes of “The Mandalorian: Season Two”. We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty, Jack McCarthy and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 41 is now available for download through WDW … Read more
Just in time for the holidays, bring home the Galaxy’s original Mandalorian and one of the Empire’s most cunning warlords! Boba Fett Star Wars Animated Holiday Special Plush – $22.99 Bring home a piece of Star Wars’ animated Holiday Special with your very own Boba Fett plush! The OG Bounty Hunter is available at Star … Read more
Bright suns! Disney used today’s “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Storytelling Through Merchandise” session to introduce new Star Wars merchandise. The session is part of the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration Virtual Event. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be receiving new items throughout the coming year. Let’s take a look at some of the new merchandise. … Read more
Disney has released a new construction photo from the construction site of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Walt Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars-themed hotel. The photo shows construction workers near the entrance to the hotel. The main building is complete, while the hallway leading into the main entrance is still mostly scaffolding. Here is concept art … Read more
On this week’s episode: In a new round of Who Almost Was, we take a look at the actors that were almost cast as Spider-Man. We discuss the latest news. We answer the latest listener email. And much, much more! Join hosts Joe Hogarty and Taylor Katcher! WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode … Read more
Had George Lucas been in control of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Darth Maul would have been the main villain. Darth Maul first appeared in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in which he was thought to have been killed by Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was later revealed to be alive in Star Wars: … Read more