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Disneyland hiring Stormtroopers For Galaxy’s Edge

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (FOX 11) – Do you have what it takes to play the role of a stormtrooper in the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge themed land set to debut at Disneyland in Anaheim. Well, here is your chance!  You must be 5 foot 10 inches to 6 foot tall with a slender to athletic build. ‘Imaginative improvisations’ is a must.

You need to demonstrate ‘high energy levels’ because the role ‘requires physical exertion’, according to the audition posting. You have to be able to work in the full-body armor of a stormtrooper.  You have to be available Friday nights, weekends, holidays, all summer long and during peak operating seasons.

Recruits must be at least 18 years old or a 2019 high school graduate.  The open call audition for Star Wars stormtrooper character performers will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at the Onstage Dance Center in Downey at 11711 Woodruff Ave. Good luck!

 

STAR WARS BLUEPRINTS FOR ORIGINAL VEHICLES Hit Auction Block

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Via TMZ.com:

George Lucas might wanna pay close attention to this — original design blueprints for 3 major vehicles from his 1977 sci-fi classic are up for auction, and we know he’s got a spot for ’em.

The folks over at RR Auction are handling the “Hollywood Auction” bids featuring blueprints for the iconic vehicles in “Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope.” First up … Luke Skywalker’s X-34 Landspeeder.

The blueprint features the first design for the desert cruiser used by the Alliance to Restore the Republic. There’s also the super famous TIE fighter, the Imperial fleet’s main ride. If you’re more of a Rebel Alliance type … they’ve got the Y-wing starfighter blueprint.

Click below for the full story and how to bid on TMZ.com

What happens to Star Tours after Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens at Disneyland?

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Via mercurynews.com:

The imminent arrival of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has left many longtime fans of the Star Tours attraction worried that the venerable 1987 flight simulator might soon be departing for Yesterland.

But have no fear. Star Tours is not going anywhere in the immediate future. Except on an intergalactic journey to Hoth, Tatooine or Naboo.

Disneyland plans to continue operating the Star Tours ride and the Star Wars Launch Bay attraction in Tomorrowland after Galaxy’s Edge opens at the Anaheim theme park, according to Walt Disney Imagineering officials.

“Our other Star Wars offerings — Star Tours and other things that we have in the park — those are not going away,” Imagineering portfolio creative executive Scott Trowbridge said. “We have no plans right now. We’re not announcing any changes to any of that stuff right now.”

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Natalie Portman Says Star Wars Backlash Was Tough

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Via postbulletin.com:

Natalie Portman admitted the ‘Star Wars’ prequel backlash was “a bummer”. The 37-year-old actress became a household name after her starring role as Padme Amidala in ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’, which has been heavily criticized by fans along with its sequels ‘Attack of the Clones’ and ‘The Revenge of the Sith’, and for Portman it was tough to take.

Speaking to Empire, the actress – who was a teen when the first of the prequel trilogy movies came out in 1999 – said: “It was hard. It was a bummer because it felt like people were so excited about new ones and then to have people feel disappointed.

“Also to be at an age that I didn’t really understand that’s kind of the nature of the beast. When something has that much anticipation it can almost only disappoint.”

However, Portman noted that some fans have “re-evaluated’ their initial reaction to the films, which were scorned for a perceived overuse of CGI and dislike for comedic alien Jar Jar Binks.

She added: “With the perspective of time, it’s been re-evaluated by a lot of people who actually really love them now.

“There’s a very avid group of people who think they’re the best ones now! I don’t have enough perspective to weigh in.”

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Avengers: Endgame beats The Force Awakens

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Via THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK — “Avengers: Endgame” is crushing the competition by setting multiple records at the box office a day after its release.

The Walt Disney Co. says domestically the film opened Friday with a record $156.7 million (including Thursday previews), besting “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ($119 million in 2015, though it played on fewer screens) and “Avengers: Infinity War” ($106 million in 2018).

Outside the U.S., “Avengers: Endgame” broke another record by grossing an estimated $487 million at the end of Friday, surpassing “The Fate of the Furious” aka “Fast & Furious 8” ($443 million in 2017).

The Marvel Comics superhero film also broke the record for the highest opening weekend globally of all time with $644 million at the end of Friday. The previous record holder was “Infinity War” with $641 million.

Galaxy’s Edge Announces Reservations Dates

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening on May 31 at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. If you are planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort between May 31 and June 23, 2019, a reservation and theme park admission are required. There is no additional cost to make a reservation, but reservations are subject to availability.

Specific details on how to make reservations will be available on the Disney Parks Blog and Disneyland.com on May 2 at 8 a.m. PT. You must have a Disney Account to register for a reservation so be sure to create one before registration opens at 10 a.m. PT.

Guests looking to guarantee a reservation to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today can get one by staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel between May 31 and June 23, 2019.