By Jocelyn Buhlman
For someone who only had about six minutes of screen time in his feature film debut, Boba Fett has become a fan-favorite Star Wars character based on being just plain cool. The bounty hunter captured imaginations with his iconic armor and foreboding presence, and his massive popularity led to a continued exploration of the character in comic…
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By Brian Ball, Walt Disney Archives
Before a spirited princess is captured. Before a smuggler shoots 1st or 2nd (still up for debate). Before a young farm boy would take to the stars. And before a war hero and mentor is lost. Some unlikely heroes embark on what would be a one-way mission that could decide the outcome of a pending Galactic Civil War.
It was five…
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By Zach Johnson
This year, three acclaimed and beloved films from The Walt Disney Company’s rich history—Flowers and Trees (1932), Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), and WALL-E (2008)—are among the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Each of the films was selected for…
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By Courtney Potter
Disney+’s The Book of Boba Fett: New Character Posters and TV Spot
Earlier this week, Disney+ released cool new character posters of Boba Fett and Fennec Shand for its brand-new, live-action series from Lucasfilm, The Book of Boba Fett! But that’s not all: in addition to premiering a thrilling new TV spot, our pals at the streaming service…
By Jocelyn Buhlman
Halloween is almost upon us, conjuring up thoughts of jack-o-lanterns and silly ghosts and… Poe Dameron? That is no trick—this Halloween season, we’re exploring the spooky (but still silly!) side of the galaxy thanks to our friends at LEGO® Star Wars. While the Star Wars universe doesn’t have its own Halloween-style holiday, the galaxy is…
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By the D23 Team
Mark your calendar! On Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company will host Disney+ Day, a global celebration that will come to life across all dimensions of the Company. Subscribers to Disney+ will be treated to new content releases across the service’s iconic brands, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star in…
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By Jim Frye
These are the props you’re looking for.
The Walt Disney Archives recently received multiple large trailers full of significant props—more than 3,000 actually—from the most recent Star Wars films, beginning with 2015’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens and including The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, Rogue One, and Solo. “The containers are…
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By the D23 Team
No lines, no crowds, no problem. Returning after last year’s first-of-its-kind virtual and physical hybrid convention event, Sideshow Con 2021 brings fans seven days of pop culture celebration and exciting new collectibles from Monday, July 19th — Sunday, July 25th. This in-depth event features a custom-built booth space designed to spotlight…
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By Zach Johnson
Pride Month is just around the corner, and Disney fans of all ages can showcase their LGBTQ+ pride with all-new, custom-made products from the Pride Collection.
As a leader in LGBTQ+ content and workplace equality, The Walt Disney Company is committed to inclusive workplaces and supports welcoming environments in local communities. In recognition…
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By Christina Pappous, Walt Disney Archives
A long time ago…in a galaxy not so far away…Star Wars: A New Hope debuted in theaters on May 25, 1977, and became the surprise smash hit of the summer. The success of Star Wars resulted in a string of beloved blockbuster films and so much more! The impact Star Wars has had on popular culture and moviemaking as a whole…
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