By Zach Johnson
This is the droid you’re looking for!
The next time you’re at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, keep an eye out for everyone’s favorite astromech droid: R2-D2! A skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot’s assistant, the sidekick now is exploring Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu.
R2-D2…
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By Jim Frye
From mega-blockbuster films to major theme park expansions and the launch of a streaming service that has forever changed entertainment, The Walt Disney Company entered 2019 on a high note and is ending the year with a grand crescendo. In what will be remembered as a historic and pivotal year for Disney (and Disney fans!), 2019 saw the completion of the…
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By Savannah Salazar
An epic conclusion deserves an epic celebration. Recently, the cast and crew of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker traveled around the world in honor of the highly anticipated end to the Skywalker saga, so we’ve put together a collection of some out-of-this-galaxy moments from their travels. The force is strong with these The Rise of Skywalker…
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By Tim Lammers
More than 42 years after writer/director George Lucas took us on his first momentous trip to a galaxy far, far away with the first film in his Star Wars saga, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is finally here. Each film—from the classic trilogy and prequel trilogy to episodes 7 and 8—has had its share of defining cinematic moments, which all told…
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By Savannah Salazar
When it comes to Star Wars, there’s a lot to love—from unforgettable moments and locations to beautiful music, and, of course, a roster of the most lovable characters in the galaxy. With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker coming to theaters soon, that list is about to grow, so we’ve put together a guide to the new characters in a galaxy far,…
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By Zach Johnson
Everything you’ve heard about Lando Calrissian is true—just ask Billy Dee Williams, who reprises his role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The final episode of the seminal Skywalker Saga marks his first onscreen appearance as the character since 1983’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. According to Williams, it was “a lot of fun” to pilot…
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By Jocelyn Buhlman
This past Monday, an event the size of a supernova was being contained inside a tent next to the El Capitan Theatre: the Skywalker Saga was ending. Cast, crew, and fans alike made the hyperspace jump to Hollywood, California, for the world premiere of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, and we were no exception! D23 hit the blue carpet to…
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By Jocelyn Buhlman
WARNING: This gallery contains spoilers for Chapters 1-4 of The Mandalorian
Since the launch of Disney+ last week, our thoughts have been consumed with nothing but mysterious helmeted figures, expansive desert planets, and a certain irresistibly cute baby alien. If you’re experiencing something similar, no worries—we’ve got just the…
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By Zach Johnson
When JJ Abrams called up Chris Terrio and asked him to co-write the script for what would become Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (in theaters Friday), Terrio was excited, honored… and terrified. Saying yes meant he would not only be tying up the sequel trilogy, which began with 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but he would also be ending the…
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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…
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