First Look at ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ in Empire Magazine

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Two Empire Magazine covers and exclusive details have been unveiled featuring new images from “Star Wars: The Acolyte.” The two covers — one for newsstands and one for subscribers — each give a new look at what fans can expect from “The Acolyte,” the “Star Wars” series debuting on Disney+ June 4. The newsstand cover … Read more

Nostalgic Themes Revealed for 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend & More: Daily Recap (3/19/24)

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Themes revealed for the 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, new details announced for 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and 2024 Disney Legends announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Tokyo … Read more

First Trailer Released for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Coming to Disney+

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After Lucasfilm and Disney announced a release date on Monday, they released a trailer for “The Acolyte,” a new “Star Wars” series, on Tuesday. ‘The Acolyte’ Trailer The trailer begins with Lee Jung-jae’s Jedi Master teaching Younglings. This scene is intercut with Amandla Stenberg’s former padawan arriving at a bar and battling a Jedi. As … Read more

‘The Acolyte’ Premiering on Disney+ in June, Trailer Coming Tomorrow

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Disney and Lucasfilm revealed the premiere date for “The Acolyte,” their next Disney+ “Star Wars” series, and announced a trailer is coming on Tuesday, March 19. “The Acolyte” Coming Soon A poster for “The Acolyte” features a lightsaber hilt with a streak of red blood creating the illusion of a blade across concrete. It reads, … Read more

Soarin’ Over California at EPCOT End Date Announced & More: Daily Recap (2/21/24)

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The end date announced for Soarin’ Over California at EPCOT, a new Dooney & Bourke ear headband arrives, and a canceled Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge creature could still be added to the land — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Tentative Release Date Announced

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The next “Star Wars” series, “The Acolyte,” will premiere this summer and Collider has announced a tentative release date for the series. “The Acolyte” Release Date “The Acolyte” is currently scheduled to premiere on Disney+ on June 5, 2024. When Collider reached out to Disney, representatives did not confirm or deny the date. This would … Read more

DeSantis Plans to Impose Tolls and Taxes at Walt Disney World, 3 New Star Wars Movies Announced, & More: Daily Recap (4/7/23)

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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 Friday, April 7, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

First ‘The Acolyte’ Footage Shown at Star Wars Celebration

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The first “The Acolyte” footage was shown at Star Wars Celebration this morning, with showrunner Leslye Headland and the cast appearing on stage. Star Wars: The Acolyte The footage has not been made available online, but we know approximately what was shown. It began with a voiceover saying, “Close your eyes. Your eyes can deceive … Read more

James Cameron Has Pitched New Films for ‘AVATAR Flight of Passage’ Ride, Dates Announced for the 2023 Destination D23 Event, and More: Daily Recap (12/8/22)

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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, December 8, 2022. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

First Set Photos From ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Reveal Lee Jung-jae in Jedi Robes

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The Daily Mail has released photos from the set of “The Acolyte,” the next “Star Wars” series under production for Disney+. Leslye Headland (“Russian Doll”) is showrunner, and Amandla Stenberg (“Bodies Bodies Bodies”) stars. “The Acolyte” cast also includes Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), Manny Jacinto (“The Good Place”), Dafne Keen (“Logan”), Jodie Turner-Smith (“Queen & … Read more

Tropical Storm Watch In Effect for Walt Disney World, Florida Cast Member Union Plans To Protest, Cast Members Receive Access to PhotoPass Lenses, and More: Daily Recap (11/7/22)

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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 Monday, November 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Manny Jacinto Joins ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ Cast

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Manny Jacinto has joined the cast of “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” Variety reports. Jacinto is most known for his role as Jason Mendoza in “The Good Place,” which concluded in 2020. Leslye Headland is serving as showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer of “The Acolyte.” Amandla Stenberg will be starring. Lee Jung-jae and Jodie Turner-Smith … Read more

‘Thunderbolts’ Cast Revealed, Disney CEO Bob Chapek Talks Passholders, ‘Don’t Say Gay’, and More in New Interview, ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer Debuts, & More: Daily Recap (9/10/22)

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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 Saturday, September 10, 2022. Walt Disney World New … Read more

‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Cast in ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

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Lee Jung-jae, the star of Netflix’s “Squid Game,” has been cast as one of the leads in the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte,” Deadline reports. Amandla Stenberg announced earlier this year that she will star in the female-centric series from Leslye Headland. Lee will be the male lead. Deadline also reported that Jodie Turner-Smith … Read more

Jessie’s Trading Post Opens, Cast Members Start Training at Walt Disney World Railroad, & More: Daily Recap (7/22/22)

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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 Friday, July 22, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Amandla Stenberg First Actor Announced for ‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’

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Amandla Stenberg is the first actor announced for the upcoming “Star Wars” Disney+ series “The Acolyte.” Stenberg announced her casting on Instagram, writing, “Honored is an understatement.” Amandla Stenberg didn’t share anything about her character, but she’s likely the main character of the female-centric series. Leslye Headland is developing “The Acolyte,” which takes place during … Read more