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A new lawsuit has been filed against Disney, this time involving a cast member from the popular show, The Mandalorian.
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Not long after a judge ruled to throw out the federal case Disney had filed against Ron Desantis, a new suit has been filed against the entertainment company. An actress, known for her character Cara Dune on the Disney+ Star Wars series, is suing Disney for discrimination and wrongful termination, and she is being backed by Elon Musk.
According to Variety, Marc Thorpe, the visual effects artist who worked on the Star Wars and Indiana Jones films has passed away.
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Thorpe’s death was announced by his daughter on social media. Thorpe had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 30 years ago.
Disney is gearing up for a big holiday!
Galaxy’s Edge!
And nope, it’s not Mother’s Day or the summer season, it’s something coming much sooner than that…Star Wars Day! The holiday falls on May the 4th each year and usually comes with special celebrations and offerings in the theme parks, as well as a variety of announcements from Lucasfilm. So what news are we expecting to hear this year? Let’s dive in!
We’re getting a LOT of news from Star Wars Celebration!
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So far, we’ve learned about three new Star Wars films, the release timeline for Ahsoka on Disney+, and so much more! But one thing that was mentioned that isn’t Star Wars-related? Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. The hit movie franchise is also part of Lucasfilm, and we got a big reveal about the upcoming film!
If you’re a Lucasfilm fan, you’ve got a LOT to look forward to right now.
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There are several new series planned for Disney+, including the highly-anticipated Ahsoka and Andor shows. We’ve also got the third season of The Mandalorian scheduled for 2023. But outside of the Star Wars projects, there’s the Willow series and even another Indiana Jones film. And today, we got a NEW look at the final installment in that film series!
There are quite a few Disney movies in the works right now!
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We’ve got upcoming sure-to-be hits from Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, not to mention a plethora of TV series slated for Disney+. This weekend, Disney has shared quite a bit of news on these media projects from the D23 Expo, and now they’ve released a NEW trailer for one of those series!
The 2022 D23 Expo is gearing up to be THE Disney fan event of this year, with lots of fun activities, exclusive merchandise, and potentially HUGE announcements about Disney’s current and upcoming projects.
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We’ve already learned about 6 major panels happening at this year’s Expo, including several presentations, an awards ceremony, and even a Disney Princess concert! Let’s take a look now at which of the events slated for the Expo could yield some of the BIGGEST Disney news. [Read more…]
How are you planning to celebrate May the 4th in Disney World? You could grab a Star Wars snack, pilot the Millennium Falcon, or build your own droid in Galaxy’s Edge. Today, we’re checking out one of the most high-tech ways to celebrate this intergalactic holiday.
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Disney World is working with ILMxLAB (LucasFilm’s immersive entertainment studio) to bring a virtual reality experience to guests! For just a few weeks, guests can preview Meta Quest 2 — Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. This experience allows you to become part of the Star Wars action. And you don’t even need a park ticket! We’re heading in to check it out today. [Read more…]
Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser at Disney World might be a bit out of your price range, but there’s still a way you can enjoy a solid four days surrounded by nothing BUT Star Wars.
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You can attend the huge Star Wars Celebration set to be held in Anaheim at the Anaheim Convention Center from May 26th to May 29th! Here, you’ll be surrounded by tons of other Star Wars fans, and you will also have the opportunity to see and meet the stars, creators, directors, and more who continue to bring the Star Wars franchise to life!
We’re SO CLOSE to the opening of the Star Wars hotel in Disney World!
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The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (also known as the Star Wars hotel) officially opens on March 1st, and we can’t wait to experience the immersive 2-night stay. In the meantime, Disney just released a video with some hints about not only the story behind the Halcyon starcruiser, but also an inside look at the hotel!
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