By Zach Johnson Surprises! Unlimited surprises! The first of many unexpected (but welcome) delights at the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker global press conference came when director Ava DuVernay was announced as the moderator. With the crowd going wild in anticipation, DuVernay quickly invited writer/director JJ Abrams, writer Chris Terrio, producer Kathleen Kennedy, and …
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By Jocelyn Buhlman It’s that time of year again—shop windows overflowing with action figures, people everywhere cozying up in their Star Wars spirit jerseys, the charming sounds of lightsabers buzzing and orchestral fanfares blasting… If you’re a fan of the Star Wars saga, this is your moment to shine. We’re sure you’ve already started planning …
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By Zach Johnson Is your droid the one we’ve been looking for? Star Wars fans who’ve long dreamt of designing their own droid will get the opportunity to do just that through the “Build My Droid” contest. As part of an initiative to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators in science, technology, engineering, …
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By D23 Team Ten years ago, the very first D23 Expo opened its doors. Since September 10, 2009, the bi-annual event has welcomed fans of all ages to experience three full days of magic and excitement, exploring all the worlds of Disney under one roof. From dazzling panels and exclusive sneak peeks to celebrity appearances …
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By Beth Deitchman “You’re not just fans, you’re family. And there are 7,000 of you in this audience today. It’s because of you that we keep working so hard to make great films—and we love the D23 Expo because it’s where we can share them with you first,” said Alan Horn, co-chairman and chief creative …
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By Beth Deitchman Ewan McGregor is returning to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi… Hilary Duff is reprising the role she made famous, Lizzie McGuire… Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are coming to a short-form series… and the slate of live-action series from Marvel Studios continues to grow! Believe it or not, these are just …
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By D23 Team It’s here! The month of D23 Expo is here! And we’re wrapping up all of the exciting announcements with a big roundup of some of the amazing panels and presentations! From Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios and live-action projects from Disney, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm, there are tons of …
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By D23 Team For the first time ever at D23 Expo, Lucasfilm will host its own pavilion on the show floor featuring an impressive display showcasing the evolution of Star Wars stormtroopers. The exhibit will include several of the actual costumes used on screen throughout the iconic movie series. From the classic stormtrooper to the …
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By Lucas Seastrom, Lucasfilm Hold onto your potatoes because Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is celebrating its 35th anniversary today, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate! And, to celebrate, we were blessed to discover a multitude of facts. You know what they call that? Fortune and glory, kid. Fortune and glory. …
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By Zach Johnson Soon, fans from across the galaxy will travel to Chicago for Star Wars Celebration—and so will we. For padawans who aren’t making the journey to the Windy City, The Star Wars Show LIVE! presented by Geico will stream panels, interviews and more directly from the show floor. Also, be sure to follow …
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