Lucasfilm Teases NEW Star Wars Disney+ Series “The Acolyte”
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.
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New “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron” and Untitled Star Wars Film by Taika Waititi Slated as Next Theatrical Releases
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+
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
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 42 Now Available
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
David Prowse, The Actor Who Played “Darth Vader” in Star Wars, Has Passed Away at 85
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
PHOTOS: NEW “Star Wars” Grand Admiral Thrawn Wooden Toy Available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
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
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 41 Is Now Available
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
PHOTOS: NEW Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett Plush and Grand Admiral Thrawn Toys Now Available at Disney Parks
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
PHOTOS: NEW CB-23 Droid, Dianoga Puppet, Boba Fett Wood Figure, Legacy Lightsabers, and More Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
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
PHOTO: Inside Look at Construction of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World
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
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 40 Is Now Available
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
George Lucas Planned Darth Maul to be Main Villain, Leia as “The Chosen One” in Star Wars Sequel Trilogy
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
PHOTOS: Tour the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2020, Featuring “Star Wars”, “The Haunted Mansion”, “The Lion King”, and More
Guests will be strolling during the holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort. First, we previewed the cookie stroll at EPCOT, part of the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Now the Christmas Tree Stroll has debuted at Disney Springs. Guests can use a map and sticker set to mark different themed tree … Read more
WDWNT: Nerd Alert – Season Six – Episode 39 Is Now Available
On this week’s episode: We give our review of “The Boys: Season 2”. 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 39 is now available for download through WDW News Today: Original Programming, … Read more
PHOTOS: New “Star Wars” Endor Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World
A new Star Wars Spirit Jersey straight from the moons of Endor has landed in Walt Disney World. This star-covered Spirit Jersey has the skyline of the Ewok-inhabited Endor moon along the bottom. The Star Wars logo is on the chest. Wicket, the Ewok portrayed by Warwick Davis, is hidden in the skyline. On the … Read more
PHOTOS: NEW Ahsoka Tano “Clone Wars” Legacy Lightsabers Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Limited Edition Signed Cases by Ashley Eckstein Available
She’s no Jedi. Ahsoka Tano’s newly-revamped lightsabers from the recent “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” series are now available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They’re the first-ever color-changing legacy lightsabers to come to the land, and for Clone Wars mega fans, there are even some cases … Read more
