Fun Facts about Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

By the D23 Team

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, the remake of the beloved classic, is here! The highly anticipated game is now available on Nintendo® Switch, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game follows Mickey Mouse’s adventure through the dangerous world of Wasteland, a realm where forgotten Disney characters reside. Use his magical paint brush to restore the world around him or use paint and thinner to reshape the environment and uncover hidden secrets.

To celebrate the release, we’ve rounded up some fun facts about Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

Mickey faces away from the camera, holding his paint brush. He stands in the town center of Wasteland, staring at a version of the classic “Partners” statue, where Walt Disney is holding hands with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit instead of Mickey Mouse

Favorite Classic Characters
As Mickey wanders into Wasteland, he discovers the land’s ruler is a familiar fact to Disney fans: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit! Along with Oswald, you’ll meet many more classic characters such as Horace, Clarabelle, Pete, and animatronic versions of Donald, Goofy, Captain Hook, and other iconic characters.

Overhauled Graphics
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed has been rebuilt from the ground up by the team at Purple Lamp. As you play the game, you’ll enjoy new animations, remastered 2D cutscenes and up to 4K/60fps visuals presenting Mickey like you’ve never seen him before.

More Accessible Than Ever
For the first time, players on any platform can enjoy Mickey’s adventure through Wasteland. The original Epic Mickey released as a Nintendo exclusive, while the remake will also release on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The reworked camera gives you more control over how you view Wasteland – it’s easier than ever to survey your surroundings and find hidden secrets.

Mickey Mouse jumps off of a red platform, holding a paintbrush high in the air. He is inside a mansion with a portrait of Chernobog featured on the wall in the upper right corner.

New Gameplay Features
Whether this is your first platforming experience or you’re a seasoned speedrunner, Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed’s wondrous world full of secrets and optional challenges has something for you. Tighter controls and enhanced platforming moves such as ground pound, dash, and sprint have been added for greater versatility moving through the world.

Epic Mickey’s Original Creator Returns
Warren Spector, the games industry legend behind the original Epic Mickey, returned to consult on the remake’s design, ensuring a faithful experience that retains all the love and care that went into the original.

Disney Reveals Official Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Trailer

Voilà! The official trailer for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was revealed Tuesday, September 24, along with an image for the highly anticipated series. In the trailer, audiences get a peek at the exciting magic, mischievous antics, and relatable characters showcased by the series lead cast—including David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown, as well as executive producer and guest star Selena Gomez.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family: Giada, Roman, and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities… and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place, premieres with two episodes on Tuesday, October 29, at 8 p.m. ET on Disney Channel. The first nine episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the next day, Wednesday, October 30.

The series stars Henrie (Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (Billie), Alkaio Thiele (Roman Russo), Max Matenko (Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (Winter), and Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo). Gomez (Alex Russo) will guest star in the first episode.

Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with executive producers Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Gomez, and Henrie. Andy Fickman directed and executive-produced the pilot and will direct multiple episodes. Wizards of Waverly Place was created by Todd Greenwald.

Through this Friday, September 27, new and returning customers can subscribe to a blockbuster offer of Disney+ Basic for just $1.99/month for three months by visiting www.disneyplus.com!

Meet the Characters of Agatha All Along

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

In Marvel Television’s series Agatha All Along, Agatha Harkness returns after her on-screen debut in WandaVision—but this time, she’s dealing with a bit of a power problem. Stripped of her magical powers by the Scarlet Witch aka Wanda Maximoff, Agatha now seeks to assemble a coven for a daunting journey down The Witches’ Road. Along this path, travelers face their deepest fears, with the promise of their greatest desire awaiting those who reach the end.

Curious to know what makes Agatha and her coven tick? Read on to discover more about the spellbinding characters of Agatha All Along, which debuted on Disney+ on September 18 with a two-episode premiere and new episodes dropping weekly.

In a scene from Agatha All Along, Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) wears a black and white plaid shirt and has a short, blow-out hairstyle. She smirks while touching her hair with her left hand. She is at a morgue, which has metallic doors, white and green walls, and a ceiling lamp hanging behind her.

Agatha Harkness

Drawing from the Marvel Comics’ titular powerful witch, Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) stands as one of Earth’s most formidable sorceresses. She’s sharp, assertive, and always ready to take charge, making her an incredible friend—or an even more terrifying enemy. Agatha All Along explores a side of her we’ve never seen before, where she faces the possibility of losing everything.

In a scene from Agatha All Along, Teen (Joe Locke) sits on a wingback chair with black and white patterns, his face registering a shocked expression. He's dressed in a gray sweater layered under a navy-black zip-up cardigan, paired with black ripped jeans and a black belt with a silver buckle. A mist creeps across the room’s floor, while the rest of the space features a warm-lit lamp, books, and curtains.

Teen  

Agatha makes it clear that while joining in on her journey comes with its perks, it also means aligning yourself with someone who boasts an impressive list of enemies. The enigmatic and sharp Teen (Joe Locke) isn’t fazed by this. In fact, it’s Agatha’s formidable reputation that piques his interest, making him the perfect sidekick for this spellbinding adventure.

Rio Vidal in a scene from Agatha All Along, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza) is dressed in a dark gray suit and matching pants over a white shirt, with a police badge hanging around her neck. She stands in a morgue, with metallic cabinets visible in the background.

Rio Vidal

Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza) is a force you can’t ignore. She’s the person everyone seemingly turns to in a crisis—everyone except Agatha, that is. The air practically crackles with tension when they’re in the same room, a history hinted at through loaded looks and sharp-edged banter. Just how deep their connection runs is a mystery known only to them.

Lilia Calderu In a scene from Agatha All Along, Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata) wears a rose-colored wool coat, along with gold earrings and a necklace. She has a confused expression on her face. The background includes a warmly lit coffee table lamp and a wooden interior.

Lilia Calderu

A centuries-old Sicilian witch renowned for her divination skills, Lilia Calderu (Patti LuPone) proves indispensable. With her steadfastness, wisdom, and resourcefulness, she adds a touch of stoic gravitas to the coven’s otherwise vibrant personalities.

Jennifer Kale in a scene from Agatha All Along, Jennifer Kale (Sasheer Zamata) wears a rose-colored wool coat, along with gold earrings and a necklace. She has a confused expression on her face. The background includes a warmly lit coffee table lamp and a wooden interior.

Jennifer Kale

If Jennifer (Sasheer Zamata) had her way, she’d steer clear of Agatha forever. But with the tempting promise of The Witches’ Road, turning down an invitation to join the coven is easier said than done. From witchcraft to beauty hacks, she’s armed with recipes to keep the coven looking youthful forever—literally.

Alice Wu-Gulliver in a scene from Agatha All Along, Alice Wu-Gulliver (Ali Ahn) is speaking with Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn). Alice gazes at Agatha pensively. She wears a gray T-shirt over a black long-sleeve top, her black hair featuring red highlights. Her look is completed with black eyeliner.

Alice Wu-Gulliver

Rounding out Agatha’s coven is protection witch Alice Wu-Gulliver (Ali Ahn). For Alice, The Witches’ Road presents a chance to confront and make peace with her past. A trained police officer, she’s no stranger to danger, prepared to tackle threats from both the mystical realm and the real world.

Mrs. Hart in a scene from Agatha All Along, Mrs. Hart (Debra Jo Rupp) is dressed in a floral flowy top, a gold necklace, and a straw hat. She looks to her left with raised eyebrows, wearing red lipstick. The background shows shelves stocked with laundry detergent and cleaning supplies.

Mrs. Hart

She has a keen eye for fine cutlery and a soft spot for tending to flowers. Mrs. Hart (Debra Jo Rupp) makes her return from WandaVision as Agatha’s warm and unintentionally hilarious neighbor. She never turns down a party invitation, no matter how strange or sinister a gathering might be.

Behind the Seams with Agatha All Along Costumer Daniel Selon

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

What’s a coven without its Daniel Selon-curated wardrobe? Still wicked, but not quite as stylish. In Marvel Television’s Agatha All Along, with its first two episodes premiering on Disney+ on September 18, the costumes go beyond mere attire—they become an integral part of characters’ identities. Selon, who also worked on WandaVision, is one of the key creative forces returning to bring Agatha Harkness’ newest adventure to life, where the stakes are higher than ever.

“Every single costume in the show is imbued with lots of different details—things that might not necessarily be seen at first,” Selon shares during an exclusive interview with D23 at the show’s premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood on Monday. “If you pause and zoom in, or watch the show again, you’ll notice something new every time. Every little piece adds to the story.”

For Selon, the design process begins with a flurry of visual ideas sparked by the script. “I’m a very visual person,” he says. “I’ll close my eyes and visualize each piece, asking myself, ‘Does this belong?’ Once I decide on an idea, I jot it down or find a reference image to capture the essence.” He’ll then pitch his ideas to creator, showrunner, director, and executive producer Jac Schaeffer and executive producer Mary Livanos—and “do it all over again.”

In a photo from the Agatha All Along premiere, costume designer Daniel Selon stands before six costumes displayed on mannequins, each labeled with the character's name. Selon is dressed in a black vest and matching pants, complemented by a black top hat. The background features a dark purple curtain and two thick branches, adding a touch of drama to the scene.

The wardrobe for Agatha All Along ranges from flowing dresses to austere blazers. Mrs. Hart (Debra Jo Rupp), for instance, is frequently seen in flowery ensembles, reflecting her warm and inviting nature. Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) is, conversely, cloaked in sharp, sophisticated silhouettes with layers, embodying her enigmatic and reserved nature. The diverting appearance of a black fedora hat and bold cat-eye sunglass nods to Agatha’s sly sense of humor, adding a dash of play to her otherwise formidable wardrobe. “Agatha loves to get down to business. She’s very ‘push up your sleeves and be on your way,’” Selon adds. “The team had to ensure her coat was practical and that her shirt could keep up with her long journey along The Witches’ Road.”

Despite her commanding presence, Agatha experiences moments of vulnerability, often soothed by Teen (Joe Locke), her teenage sidekick. “Teen’s sweater has some details that he put there. We love the story that he knit his own sweater,” Selon reveals. “With each actor, we sat down and had a discussion about how they wanted to feel and how we wanted their character to be perceived by the other characters in each scene.”

While Agatha All Along is packed with sharp dialogue and the occasional petty witch grudge, the rivalry between Agatha and Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza) takes center stage. Sartorially, the competition is fierce, with each outfit adding an element of intrigue—whether it’s whose suit is sharper or whose shirt is crisper. “With Rio’s mysterious aura, not giving away the details of her life or whatever’s going on or what she’s up to, [we ask] how can we support that with the costume design?” Selon adds, “The best part of my job is to get in there and give subtle hints and support or hide things.”

In a photo from the Agatha All Along premiere, costume designer Daniel Selon stands in front of a mannequin dressed in a navy blue, cinched long-sleeve coat over a white shirt. He is adjusting the coat’s left cuff to reveal a vibrant purple lining. Selon is outfitted in a black vest and a black top hat. The background showcases additional mannequins in costumes and is set against a dark purple curtain.

Witchcraft has enchanted imaginations for centuries and served as one of Selon’s primary sources of inspiration. “I went back to Norse mythology and Scandinavian witchcraft, referencing historical periods and rituals,” he says. “The Salem witch trials in Northeastern North America played a significant role in shaping the silhouettes from the show.” Selon also credits nature with influencing his work: “cats, foxes, birds, insects, snakes—all of it.”

For Marvel Comic Book fans, Selon’s right there with you. “It’s crucial for me to revisit the comics,” he says, having worked on several projects in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Understanding the origins of these characters and how fans have engaged with them is essential. The wonderful thing about Agatha All Along is that we had the opportunity to expand on characters who may not have had fully fleshed-out stories in the comics and flesh out a new story.”

QUIZ: Which Disney Witch Matches Your Magical Personality?

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

From Wanda Maximoff’s reality-bending powers to Agatha Harkness’ centuries of cunning, Disney has brought us some of the most iconic and powerful witches in history. With Agatha All Along releasing on September 18 on Disney+, it’s the perfect time to explore which Disney witch you embody.

How do you handle confrontation?

How do you feel about teamwork?

When things don’t go your way, how do you respond?

What’s your favorite magical tool?

How do you prefer to spend your free time?

If you had access to a hidden library, what would you do?

If you could choose a magical sidekick, what would it be?

What’s your ideal environment to feel at your best?

QUIZ: Which Disney Witch Matches Your Magical Personality?
Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch)

In a scene from Doctor Strange, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen), also known as the Scarlet Witch, dons a red long-sleeve suit with square cutouts at the neckline. She wears a horned headpiece that frames her face. The background is a blur of warm brown and orange tones.

You are Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch! Your powers are immense, and you’re driven by love and emotion. When those you care about are threatened, you’ll go to any lengths to protect them, even if it means reshaping reality itself.
Agatha Harkness

In a scene from Agatha All Along, Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) wears a navy blue fitted suit over a collared white shirt, and a gold pendant necklace. Her hair is in an updo, and the background features the exterior of a house and its garden.

It was Agatha all along! You’re clever, cunning, and always thinking ten steps ahead. You know that knowledge is the key to power, and you’ve spent centuries honing your craft. You love being underestimated because, in the end, you’re the one pulling all the strings.
The Evil Queen (in Witch Form)

In a scene from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the Evil Queen (Lucille La Verne) is disguised as an old witch. She wears a black cloak and extends her right hand, which holds a crimson red apple. The background depicts a dark, wooden interior.

You’ll stop at nothing to be the fairest of them all, willing to brew potions and cast deadly spells to maintain your status. Your strength lies in your unwavering focus and your refusal to let anything stand in your way.
The Sanderson Sisters

In a scene from Hocus Pocus 2, from left to right, Mary Sanderson (Kathy Najimy), Winifred “Winnie” Sanderson (Bette Midler), and Sarah Sanderson (Sarah Jessica Parker) stand in a forest. Mary and Sarah are dressed in burgundy red gowns with lace details and cloaks, while Winnie wears a green cloak over a green and gold dress. Mary also dons a black witch’s hat. All three have expressions of confusion and shock. The background features a desolate forest with scattered dead leaves.

You’re all about fun and chaos! Like the Sanderson Sisters, you love working together with your coven to brew potions, cast spells, and cause playful trouble. Sure, you might want eternal youth, but it’s all about having a blast while you’re at it.

The Walt Disney Company Makes History with Record-Breaking 60 Emmy® Awards

By Zach Johnson

The Walt Disney Company proudly announces a record-breaking 60 wins for the 76th Emmy® Awards across its content brands, studios, and platforms, including ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney+, Disney Television Studios (20th Television, 20th Television Animation, and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Studios (20th Century Studios, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Marvel Studios).

Disney’s FX received 36 awards—the most for any of the company’s brands or studios and the most in the history of FX. This year’s most-winning series, Shōgun, won 19 awards, setting a new Television Academy record for any series in a single year. FX’s The Bear also broke its own record of most wins for a comedy series in a single year, taking home 11 wins.

Anna Sawai is the first actor of Asian descent to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Lady Mariko in Shōgun. Liza Colón-Zayas is the first Latina to win Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Tina Marrero in The Bear.

Disney Branded Television’s Jim Henson Idea Man is the most-winning documentary of the year, securing five awards including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Program.

Disney’s streaming platforms are home to 57 wins collectively, with 50 on Hulu and nine on Disney+.

The Walt Disney Studios four awards, for 20th Century Studios’ Quiz Lady and The Beach Boys, as well as Lucasfilm Ltd.’s Ahsoka and Marvel Studios’ What If…? An Immersive Story.

A complete list of all The Walt Disney Company wins, across both Primetime and Creative Arts Emmys, follows:

Shōgun (FX / Hulu / FX Productions)

18 Wins

  • Outstanding Drama Series
  • Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series – Frederick E.O. Toye
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series – Hiroyuki Sanada
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series – Anna Sawai
  • Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series – Néstor Carbonell
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)
  • Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)
  • Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series
  • Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series
  • Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling
  • Outstanding Main Title Design
  • Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
  • Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
  • Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
  • Outstanding Stunt Performance

The Bear (FX / Hulu / FX Productions)

11 Wins

  • Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series – Christopher Storer
  • Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series – Jeremy Allen White
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Ebon Moss-Bachrach
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series – Liza Colón-Zayas
  • Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series – Jon Bernthal
  • Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series – Jamie Lee Curtis
  • Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
  • Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation

Jim Henson Idea Man (Disney+ / Disney Branded Television)

5 Wins

  • Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
  • Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program
  • Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary Series or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
  • Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program
  • Outstanding Motion Design (Juried Award)

The Oscars (ABC)

4 Wins

  • Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special – Hamish Hamilton
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Variety Special
  • Outstanding Music Direction
  • Outstanding Variety Special (Live)

Only Murders in the Building (Hulu / 20th Television)

3 Wins

  • Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
  • Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
  • Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics

Welcome to Wrexham (FX / FX Productions)

3 Wins

  • Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program
  • Outstanding Picture Editing for an Unstructured Reality Program
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program

How I Met Your Father (Hulu / 20th Television)

2 Wins

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
  • Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series

Ahsoka (Disney+ / Lucasfilm Ltd. / Walt Disney Studios)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes

American Horror Story: Delicate (FX / Hulu / FX Productions / 20th Television)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

The Beach Boys (Disney+ / Walt Disney Studios)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program

Fargo (FX / FX Productions)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie – Lamorne Morris

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans (FX / FX Productions / 20th Television)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Period Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Jeopardy! (ABC)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Game Show

Life Below Zero (National Geographic)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program

Only Murders in the Building: One Killer Question (Hulu)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series

Queens (National Geographic)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Narrator – Disney Legend Angela Bassett

Quiz Lady (Hulu / 20th Century Studios / Walt Disney Studios)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Television Movie

Shark Tank (ABC)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Structured Reality Program

Shōgun – The Making of Shōgun (FX / Hulu)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series

What If…? An Immersive Story (Marvel Studios)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Innovation in Emerging Media Programming (Juried Award)

Wheel of Fortune (ABC)

1 Win

  • Outstanding Host for a Game Show – Pat Sajak

Inside the Galaxy-Twisting Fun of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

What happens when heroes become villains, and villains turn good? LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, debuting September 13 on Disney+, flips the script on the galaxy we know—delivering a twisted, upside-down adventure. Full of the humor, heart, and action that fans adore, this latest LEGO x Star Wars mashup is set to be a can’t-miss ride through the galaxy where nothing is quite as it seems.

“We wanted to do something special for the 25th anniversary of LEGO: Star Wars,” writer and executive producer Benji Samit shares in an exclusive interview with D23. “We decided the best way to celebrate was to recreate how kids and adults play with LEGO—we’re often not reenacting a scene or characters exactly, but dumping a big bin of pieces on the floor and just having fun mix and matching.”

A scene from LEGO Star Wars: Rebuilding the Galaxy featuring (L-R) Darth Kit Fisto, Darth Nubs, Darth Jar Jar, Darth Rose Tico, and Darth Hammerhead. Darth Jar Jar, Darth Rose Tico, and Darth Hammerhead all hold red lightsabers. The background shows a yellow-orange sky.

The show embraces this playful spirit, featuring a galaxy and characters that are hilariously mixed up. “I have a lot of favorite mixed-up characters,” says Bobby Moynihan, who voices Jedi Bob in the show. “My favorite one is Darth Maul because he’s not that different; he’s just calmer and not as mad,” he adds, laughing. “I think it’s good for him to be calm—he probably needs a couple of calm days. There doesn’t have to be vengeance every day.”

The cast and creatives are bona fide Star Wars fans: “My brother and I had bunkbeds as kids, and one day we were recreating the Mustafar fight between Obi Wan and Darth Vader,” says Tony Revolori, who voices Dev Greebling. “We raced up the bunkbed, reciting the lines, doing the moves, and everything.”

Gaten Matarazzo, who voices the nerf-herder Sig Greebling, has his own memorable moment: While watching Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back for the first time, he was blissfully unaware of the iconic twist that (spoiler alert?) Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker’s father. When the revelation hit, he dropped his toy lightsaber in shock, and it “tumbled down the stairs,” he admits.

In a scene from LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy (L-R), Sig Greebling (voiced by Gaten Matarazzo), Yesi Scala (voiced by Marsai Martin), and Jedi Bob (voiced by Bobby Moynihan) sit on chairs inside a starship. Sig appears frightened; Yesi is determined; and Jedi Bob looks vexed.

While staying true to its action-packed roots and iconic plot twists, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy introduces a slew of fresh faces and exciting storylines. “One of the more impressive characters to come out of this show is Yesi, and I’m really excited for fans to see her thrive,” adds Matarazzo. Voiced by Marsai Martin, Yesi Scala plays a crucial role in helping Sig come out of his shell and forge a stronger bond with his brother Dev. Martin explains, “I’m very excited for fans to follow Yesi’s journey in finding herself and trying to bring this new galaxy back together.”

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy promises to captivate fans of all stripes, from casual newcomers to seasoned Star Wars enthusiasts. “Our goal was to create a story that resonated with every kind of LEGO and Star Wars fan,” writer and executive producer Dan Hernandez shares. “It was a great challenge for Benji and me to drill down into what we felt were the great tenants of telling a great Star Wars story in the LEGO galaxy.”

3 New LEGO®️ Star Wars™ Building Sets Inspired by LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy

By Paula Poveda

The galaxy is looking a little different in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, available now on Disney+. The entire LEGO Star Wars universe gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling (voiced by Gaten Matarazzo), unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple. He then finds himself thrust into adventure in a new, wondrously wild and twisted version of the galaxy—where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig becoming the hero who can put all the pieces back together.

Inspired by the animated “four-piece” special, the LEGO Group and Lucasfilm have collaborated on three new LEGO Star Wars building sets that are available now at LEGO.com and other major retailers.

Get ready to see Star Wars characters like you have never seen them before!

The box of the Jedi Bob’s Starfighter LEGO set is on the left showing an image of the set fully built with the included LEGO Star Wars minifigures, while on the right is a child in the process of assembling the set on a table.

75388 Jedi  Bob’s Starfighter Building Set

Team up with the legendary Jedi Bob, in minifigure form, with this building set—featuring a LEGO brick-built starship toy with an opening cockpit and storage compartment; two spring-loaded shooters; clips for Lightsabers; and retractable landing gear. Plus, it includes two LEGO Star Wars minifigures: Jedi Bob with a Lightsaber and Ackbar Trooper with a blaster, as well as a Servo (SR-V0) LEGO droid figure.

The box of the TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash-up set is on the left showing the two ships built on the front with the included LEGO Star Wars minifigures. The right image shows a different way to build the ships by mixing pieces of each to create mash-up ships.

75393 TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash-up Building Set

Use the hull of a TIE fighter and the wings of an X-wing to build an “X-fighter” or “TIE wing” for the ultimate starfighter mash-up! The building set includes four LEGO Star Wars minifigures: a Rebel Pilot and a TIE Pilot (each with blaster pistols); Yesi Scala with a gaffi stick; and Sig Greebling, plus an L3-G0 LEGO droid figure.

A kid is in the process of building The Dark Falcon LEGO set on a table in the left image. The photo on the right shows the set fully built from a top view, LEGO Star Wars minifigures beside it.

75389 The Dark Falcon Building Set 

LEGO Star Wars fans will be surprised to see the Millennium Falcon like they’ve never seen it before. The good guys have turned bad and are ready to cause trouble… The Dark Falcon building set includes six LEGO Star Wars minifigures: Darth Jar Jar, Bounty Hunter C-3PO, Darth Dev, Darth Rey, Beach Luke, and Jedi Vader.

The whole collection is great for kids and adult LEGO Star Wars fans alike! Build the models or create your own adventures with the Jedi Bob’s Starfighter, TIE Fighter & X-Wing Mash-up, or The Dark Falcon building sets.

You can watch the LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy now, only on Disney+.

The 76th Emmy® Awards on ABC: Everything You Need to Know

Television’s biggest night is just days away. The 76th Emmy® Awards will recognize preeminent programs, phenomenal performances, and superb storytelling across multiple platforms. So, before the Emmys air live on ABC, get all the details on this year’s ceremony.

What’s airing before the Emmys?

Disney Legend Robin Roberts will host The 76th Emmys: A Night of Firsts, airing Friday, September 13, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC. A special edition of 20/20, ABC News’ primetime special will give viewers insight into the milestone moments, historic nominations, and powerful storytelling that has defined an epic year of firsts for this year’s television season. The special will feature interviews with nominees Hiroyuki Sanada (Shōgun), Lionel Boyce (The Bear), and Lily Gladstone (Under the Bridge), along with television icon Carol Burnett. Chris Connolly will interview hosts Eugene and Dan Levy, as well as Only Murders in the Building stars Disney Legend Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, and Meryl Streep.

FXX will broadcast an edited presentation of the Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Across two nights—Saturday, September 7, and Sunday, September 8—The Walt Disney Company won 51 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Finally, Will Reeve will join Roberts on Sunday, September 15, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, to host ABC’s official preshow, On the Red Carpet: Live at the Emmys (streaming next day on Hulu).

When are the Emmys on TV?

The 76th Emmy Awards will air live on ABC from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15 (8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT), and stream next day on Hulu.

Who are the 2024 Emmy nominees?

The Walt Disney Company received a record-breaking 183 nominations across the following content brands and studios: ABC, Disney Branded Television, Disney Television Studios (20th Television Animation, 20th Television, and ABC Signature), FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, National Geographic, and The Walt Disney Studios (Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel Studios, Marvel Animation, Marvel Television, Lucasfilm Ltd., and 20th Century Studios).

Shōgun leads this year’s Drama category with 25 nominations, while The Bear set a new record for nominations in a single year in the Comedy category with 23. Other notable nominees include Only Murders in the Building with 21; Fargo with 15, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans with 10; Abbott Elementary with nine; Jim Henson Idea Man and What We Do in the Shadows with eight each; The Oscars with seven; Welcome to Wrexham with six; Ahsoka and Dancing with the Stars with five each; and Reservation Dogs with four; among others.

For the full list of The Walt Disney Company’s nominations, click here.

Who is the hosting the 2024 Emmys?

Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will host the 76th Emmy Awards, making them the first father-son duo to do so. “We are thrilled to welcome two generations of comedy genius to the Emmys stage as hosts,” Cris Abrego, Television Academy Chair, said. “Eugene and Dan Levy are known for creating unforgettable laugh-out-loud moments onscreen, and together, they are super-charged. I cannot wait for Emmy fans to see what they have in store for all of us.”

Disney Legend Steve Martin (left) sits on a bench. Selena Gomez (center) and Martin Short (right) stand to his left. They are standing in a wood-paneled, neutral room.

Who is presenting at the Emmys?

Christine Baranski, Kathy Bates, Meredith Baxter, Candice Bergen, Gael García Bernal, Matt Bomer, Zach Braff, Connie Britton, Nicola Coughlan, Disney Legend Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Giancarlo Esposito, Colin Farrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lily Gladstone, Selena Gomez, Dulé Hill, Ron Howard, Brendan Hunt, Joshua Jackson, Allison Janney, Don Johnson, Mindy Kaling, Jimmy Kimmel, Padma Lakshmi, Greta Lee, John Leguizamo, George Lopez, Diego Luna, Jane Lynch, Steve Martin, Nava Mau, Reba McEntire, Janel Moloney, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Niecy Nash-Betts, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Mekhi Phifer, Melissa Peterman, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sam Richardson, Maya Rudolph, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Martin Short, Jean Smart, Jimmy Smits, Antony Starr, Gina Torres, Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke, Susan Kelechi Watson, Damon Wayans, Kristen Wiig, Henry Winkler, Bowen Yang, and Steven Yeun are confirmed to present. In addition, there will be appearances from Olympic gold medalist swimmer Caeleb Dressel and Olympic bronze medalist rugby player Ilona Maher.

Who is on the Emmys production team?

For the second consecutive year, Jesse Collins Entertainment’s Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay are executive producing the show. The production team also includes director Alex Rudzinski, co-executive producers Brittany Brazil and Eric Cook, producer Taryn Hurd, production designer Brian Stonestreet, head writer Jon Macks, music director Rickey Minor, lighting designer Noah Mitz, and screens producer Drew Findley.

Eugene Levy and Dan Levy Talk Hosting the 76th Emmy® Awards on ABC

By Zach Johnson

This weekend, multitalented stars Eugene Levy and Dan Levy will host the 76th Emmy® Awards on ABC, making them the first-ever father-son duo to do the honors. The annual ceremony will air live coast to coast from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC and will stream next day on Hulu.

Eugene—a 14-time nominee and four-time winner—says it’s an “incredible honor” to host such a “major event in television” alongside his son, a six-time nominee and four-time winner. “Dan started out in television on MTV for many years; I was on SCTV,” he says. “TV really has been such a major part of our lives that just being a part of the show—being tapped as a presenter—is an honor. But [hosting] is kind of the penultimate honor for me.”

Dan adds, “It’s a huge moment in people’s lives and in people’s careers. And as a TV lover, to have been nominated—and luckily win—was a career-defining, life-changing moment.”

When a winner’s name is announced, it’s important to make the most of such a “career-defining, life-changing moment.” And luckily, both of the Levys have tips for doing just that.

“I just embarrassed myself from the beginning to the end of that entire night,” Dan says, laughing about his multiple acceptance speeches in 2020. “Not that I’ve ever watched it back, but I’ve seen some photos, and I look so thrilled. It was one of the most joyful nights of my entire life. I was most excited for everyone else winning; I was more excited about Annie [Murphy] winning [Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series] than I was about myself. We live in a culture where you always try to play it cool, but I think in a situation like this, when something happens in your career where you’re being recognized by the best of the best at the top of your industry—[you should] just feel it all and regret it later.”

Above all, “honesty” is the key to delivering a memorable acceptance speech, according to Eugene: “There are two ways to go: speaking from the heart or just being insanely funny and giving everybody a great, big laugh. Both are good ways to give an acceptance speech.”

“Now, as hosts,” Dan adds, “we recommend keeping it very short and sweet!”