The Star Wars Celebration site has also updated with the full event schedule. Check it out here and plan accordingly, there will be A LOT to take in.
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First Standalone Movie Announced Plus Episode VIII Release Date
Disney and Lucasfilm have just announced the first standalone film for the Star Wars franchise.
Rogue One is the title for the first film in a unique series of big-screen adventures that explores the characters and events beyond the core Star Wars saga. Rogue One will be directed by Gareth Edwards (Monsters, Godzilla) and written by Oscar nominee Chris Weitz (Cinderella, About a Boy, Antz). The first actress cast is Felicity Jones, who garnered an Academy Award nomination and critical acclaim for her performance in The Theory of Everything. The idea for the story of Rogue One came from John Knoll, an Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor and chief creative officer at Industrial Light & Magic. He will executive produce along with Simon Emanuel (The Dark Knight Rises, Fast & Furious 6) and Jason McGatlin (Tintin, War of the Worlds). Kathleen Kennedy and Tony To (Band of Brothers, The Pacific) are on board to produce and John Swartz (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) will co-produce. The film starts shooting this summer in London and is due for release on December 16, 2016
Also, they Bob Iger confirmed, that Rian Johnson will write and direct Star Wars: Episode VIII. The film, which continues the saga after the events of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is set for release on May 26, 2017!
Visit StarWars.com for the full details.
Show Your Disney Side app
Bring your Disney Side to life with the Show Your Disney Side app. Start with a selfie and let the app do the rest! Choose from iconic attractions and experiences like Frozen, Star Tours®*, Pirates of the Caribbean®, and Villains of Disney Parks. You can unlock special Haunted Mansion® characters by visiting either Disneyland® Resort or Walt Disney World® Resort, or by sharing three Show Your Disney Side app creations.
*Star Wars character include Queen Amidala, Darth Maul and X-wing Pilot
Available for iPhone® and iPod touch®
SWAN Episode 444: Keep Feeling Fabrikation
Marjorie and Arnie review three of Funko’s Star Wars Fabrikation figures — Yoda, Chewbacca, and Boba Fett! Plus a review of the new Star Wars novel Heir to the Jedi and a look at the first Hot Toys Star Wars figure–Sideshow’s Bespin Luke Skywalker!
At Toy Fair International last week Funko was one of the few companies with lots of new Star Wars toys and collectibles on display. A rising Force in Star Wars collections, Funko has cornered the market on “cute” Star Wars figures. Last year they expanded that line to include Star Wars Fabrikations. They’re part action figure, part plushie, and all adorable. On this week’s Star Wars Action News Marjorie and Arnie look at three figures in this line: Boba Fett, Chewbacca, and Yoda!
For more high end Star Wars collectors, the first Star Wars figure from Hot Toys is shipping soon–the Shadow Stormtrooper! To prepare, listen to a review of that other Hot Toys Star Wars figure–the Bespin Luke Skywalker. Done as part of Sideshow’s 1/6 scale figure line, this version of Luke was a partnership with Hot Toys and shows what fans can expect from the new company.
With a review of the new Star Wars novel Heir to the Jedi, a review of the Disney Store exclusive Empire Strikes Back figure set, Star Wars Celebration Anaheim announcements, and more, it’s all in this week’s Star Wars Action News show!
J.J. Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy at Star Wars Celebration!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams, and Producer Kathleen Kennedy will make a special appearance at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim this April. Abrams and Kennedy are scheduled to kick off the show in a big way on Thursday morning, April 16 at 10:00 am.
Visit StarWarsCelebration.com for additional details.
New Star Wars Rebels Clip: Rebel Resolve
Comicbook.com has posted an exclusive first look at the next new episode of Star Wars Rebels.
Despite a secret informant who insists the rebels go into hiding, Ezra secretly plots to rescue Kanan from the Imperials in an all-new Star Wars Rebels episode “Rebel Resolve!”
Be sure to catch Star Wars Rebels when it airs on Monday, February 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on Disney XD.
The Clone Wars (and more) Heading to Netflix Down Under
This March, Netflix will be expanding to Australia and New Zealand and with it comes a wide selection of Disney live-action and animated series including The Clone Wars. Check out DailyMail.co.uk for the details.
Vinylmation Yoda Eachez Released Today
Our friends at Vinylmation World remind us that today is the release date for the Vinylmation Eachez Yoda figure. It has an edition size of 2500 pieces, 250 of which are chase “Spirit of Yoda” pieces. These are available for $16.95 at D-Street stores in CA and FL – while supplies last.
New LEGO Stormtrooper Sergeant Polybag Figure
A mysterious LEGO Star Wars polybag has turned up online thanks to a tweet from @JediMasterOutred. It features a Rebels style Stormtrooper Sergeant. Look for more details on the release of this figure soon.
No Force Awakens at Toy Fair from Hasbro
Hasbro has sent word to folks attending Toy Fair next month that there will be quote:
“no toys based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Star Wars Episode VII) shown at Toy Fair this year.
Obviously, we know that there’s a huge amount of anticipation for Star Wars toys this year, and we wanted to be forthcoming about this as we know it might make a difference for some of you in regards to travel plans.
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