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ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney Returns May 20—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Gather the Family for the Return of ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney Get the popcorn ready—ABC’s The Wonderful World of Disney is returning to the airwaves for several consecutive Wednesday nights, beginning May 20! Four fabulously beloved titles, currently available on Disney+, will be shown in primetime on ABC, beginning with …

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Disney+ Orders New Series Just Beyond, Inspired by R.L. Stine’s Graphic Novels

By Zach Johnson The latest news from Disney+ is giving us goosebumps! The streaming service has ordered the eight-episode series Just Beyond from writer and executive producer Seth Grahame-Smith. Produced by 20th Century Fox Television, the horror/comedy anthology, based on the best-selling BOOM! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine, was created …

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Katy, Lionel, and Luke Hint at Surprises to Come on American Idol

By Beth Deitchman “I like that word, ‘surprise, surprise!’ You know what I’m saying?” Lionel Richie asked, following Sunday night’s episode of American Idol—the second to be filmed completely remotely. And we know exactly what he was saying! The evening was chock-full of unexpected moments of delight—from special appearances from musicians extraordinaire Stevie Wonder, Darius …

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Taika Waititi to Direct and Co-Write New Star Wars Movie

By Zach Johnson We’ve intercepted a transmission from a galaxy far, far away: Academy Award® winner Taika Waititi, who recently won Best Adapted Screenplay for Jojo Rabbit and directed the widely-acclaimed first season finale episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+, will direct and co-write a new Star Wars feature film for theatrical release! Joining Waititi …

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All the Stellar Things to Read, Watch and Play This Star Wars Day

By Savannah Salazar Since its premiere in 1977, George Lucas’ Star Wars: A New Hope has influenced generations upon generations of fans, becoming a huge “force” in popular culture—spurring three trilogies, TV shows, books and games (and that just scratches the surface!). The classic tales of good vs. evil, light and dark and everyone in …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson There’s no better way to celebrate Star Wars Day than by watching some old and new favorites! In addition to making Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker available to stream two months early (thus completing the Skywalker Saga), Disney+ will be debuting the first episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian just as …

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5 Fantastic Things to Watch This Week

By Zach Johnson Whether you’re in need of a good cry or a good laugh, this week has got you covered! This Wednesday, you can stream all 12 episodes of the Hulu Original series Normal People, based upon the popular novel. The next day, ABC will continue to bring the funny with an all-new episode …

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