By Courtney Potter
See Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in IMAX Theaters Beginning Next Week
Excited for Andor’s sure-to-be-huge debut on Disney+? Celebrate by going to your nearest IMAX theater and seeing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on the big screen once again!
Our friends at Lucasfilm recently announced that IMAX will be showcasing both the film and exclusive, special footage from Andor in 150 IMAX theaters across the U.S. and Canada for one week only beginning on Friday, August 26. Tickets are on sale now at participating IMAX theaters and at fandango.com/RogueOneIMAX.
The IMAX release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX’s customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story follows a group of unlikely heroes, who, in a time of conflict, band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and, in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves. Andor takes place five years before the events of Rogue One, when the seeds of rebellion against the Empire were germinating; the special footage will offer audiences a look at the story, which explores a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor (Luna) and his journey to discover the difference he can make.
5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Weekend Presented by State Farm®
Let’s see… what to watch from around the worlds of Disney during this lovely weekend in August: There’s the kick-off to a new season of Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends; a new episode of Hamster & Gretel; fresh hilarity from Michael Strahan and the gang at The $100,000 Pyramid; and a lot more where that came from!
Disney Junior’s Firebuds to Debut on September 21
Mark those calendars: Disney Junior’s Firebuds, an animated comedy-adventure series from Disney Branded Television featuring a team of young first responders and their talking vehicle sidekicks, is set to premiere Wednesday, September 21, with a simulcast on Disney Channel and Disney Junior at 10:30 a.m. EDT. An initial batch of episodes will premiere the same day on Disney+ and on-demand platforms.
From Emmy® Award-winning creator and executive producer Craig Gerber Disney’s Elena of Avalor and Sofia the First), the music-filled series follows a group of friends—all children of first responders—who embark on adventures to help their community and learn what it truly means to be a hero.
The lead voice cast includes Declan Whaley as Bo, Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Flash, Vivian Vencer as Violet, Lily Sanfelippo as Axl, JeCobi Swain as Jayden, and Caleb Paddock as Piston. Lou Diamond Phillips and Yvette Nicole Brown also star as co-fire chiefs, Chief Bill Bayani and Chief Faye Fireson, respectively. Joining them this season is a true “who’s who” in recurring and guest star roles, including Padma Lakshmi, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Melissa Rauch, Patton Oswalt, Lisa Loeb, Natalie Morales, and more.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law—Meet MCU’s Relatable Super Hero
You will like her when she’s angry… Now that Jennifer Walters and her 6-foot-7-inch alter ego have debuted on Disney+, go behind the scenes to hear exclusively from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law star Tatiana Maslany—as well as one of the series’ directors, Kat Coiro—right here at D23.com.
See How Magic Kingdom Park Decorates for Halloween
If you ask us, it’s never too early to start gearing up for the spookiest time of year… In fact, Magic Kingdom is already delighting in some tricks and treats! To that end, if you’ve wondered just how the incredible folks at Disney Parks get ready for all the fa-boo-lous fun, our friends at Disney Parks Blog offer a sneak peek at what goes into decorating Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort for Halloween.
Since decorating must be done when guests aren’t around, transforming the park happens overnight; a huge team of cast members works throughout the year prepping all the decorations, including Halloween-themed bunting, garland, and a lot of specialty crafted pumpkins, so it’s ready to go the very second the transformation can begin.
Don’t forget: Tickets for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, held on select nights from now through October 31, are currently on sale; click here for more information!
ICYMI: Cast Unveiled for Aladdin North American Tour
It’ll be shining, shimmering, and most definitely splendid when the next cast of the Aladdin North American tour heads out on the road, beginning in Schenectady, New York, at Proctors Theatre this October! Read up on who’ll be joining the Disney Theatricals tour, and find out more information, right here at D23.com.
