The Last Jedi

How The Last Jedi Costume Designer Created the Canto Bight Scene

By Jim Frye From the beautiful, flowing robes of General Leia Organa to the uniforms of an entire squadron of resistance fighters—not to mention the striking red armor of the Praetorian Guard—the costumes in Star Wars: The Last Jedi are an out-of-this-world affair. But perhaps one of the most stylish and eye-popping accomplishments for veteran …

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How Did They Do That? Creating the Sounds For Porgs and Fathiers

By Jim Frye Mos Eisley spaceport, that “wretched hive of scum and villainy,” provided one of the most iconic scenes from the original Star Wars: A New Hope. Audiences were captivated by all the different creatures that had gathered there for cold drinks, socializing, and avoiding any “Imperial entanglements.” In the immortal words of Obi-Wan …

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Golden Globes, The Last Jedi, and Epcot Art Fest—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Learn about the new worlds of The Last Jedi, and read up on Disney’s recent Golden Globe nominations… See more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! New “Worlds” Featurette from Star Wars: The Last Jedi Listen, y’all: The holidays are upon us and that’s very nifty, …

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This Pack of Porgs Belongs Under Your Christmas Tree!

By Courtney Potter According to our pals over at StarWars.com, porgs—the newest creatures in the Star Wars universe, making their sure-to-be-legendary debut in Star Wars: The Last Jedi—are “small, flat-muzzled avians,” with an inquisitive nature, “that flock about the rocks and roost in the cliffs of Luke Skywalker’s secluded island.” And based on their appearance …

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Holidays at Disney Parks

12 Days of Big Disney Parks Updates—Plus More in News Briefs

By Courtney Potter Kick off the holidays with 12 days of updates from Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, and catch a glimpse of how the Star Wars: The Last Jedi cast trained for the film’s stunts… Read more, along with other news from around Disney, in this week’s news briefs! Don’t Miss 12 Awesome Disney …

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Find the Force

Are You Ready to Find the Force for Force Friday II?

By Jocelyn Buhlman Beginning at midnight on September 1, the new product line for Star Wars: The Last Jedi will blast off globally, along with a special new augmented reality (AR) experience available in more than 20,000 retail locations worldwide. From September 1–3, aspiring Rebel pilots and Jedi padawans alike can participate in Find the …

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