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Category Archives: Disney
Disney Infinity 3.0 Star Wars Game Informer Coverage Trailer
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Celebration 2015: Disney Star Wars Weekends
Check out all the exclusive items available only at Disney Star Wars Weekends!
10 Craziest Things That Have Happened Since Disney Bought Star Wars
Via Whatculture.com:
Disney paying a whopping $4 billion for Lucasfilm back in 2012 was an historic and shocking moment which changed the future of the Star Wars franchise forever (Indiana Jones too if those Chris Pratt reboot rumours are to be believed). There had been talk for years of a live-action TV series, but the possibility of there being more movies was always left up in the air.
The prequels had dulled the interest even the most hardcore fans had in more big screen Star Wars adventures anyway, and with superhero movies dominating cinemas, the space fantasy was in some ways forgotten. The franchise was still loved, but arguably no longer needed.
Disney’s announcement changed that though, and for the first time in a very long while, Star Wars fans had something to be excited about. It’s been less than three years since that game changing press release was sent out on October 30th, but a lot has happened since then. Some of these crazy occurrences would have once been thought to be an impossibility, while others were inevitable once Disney got their hands on the series.
Either way, you feel each of these following crazy developments is for the best; these are the guys who’ve greatly increased the stock of Marvel and Pixar. Still, some of these have to be seen to be believed…
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Bid to Win A One-of-a-Kind Signed Star Wars Photo and Tour of Lucasfilm!
Adam Driver has Joined Forces with IfOnly to Benefit Arts in the Armed Forces with a Unique Star Wars: The Force Awakens Online Auction
Star Wars Fans Can Bid to Win A One-of-a-Kind Signed Photo and Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Lucasfilm
SAN FRANCISCO (February 26, 2015) – IfOnly, a marketplace for experiences that donates a portion of its proceeds to charities, has announced the launch of its partnership with Lucasfilm and actor Adam Driver with a chance to win a hand-signed photo by the cast of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and a tour of the Lucasfilm campus in San Francisco. The auction, which will benefit Adam Drivers’ cause Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF), is open for bidding today and will end on March 19, 2015. Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens December 18, 2015. www.ifonly.com/starwars
The signed photo includes faces and signatures from many of the cast members from the original films as well as the new members joining them in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The photo is only one part of the auction, however: the winning bidder will also receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lucasfilm campus at the Presidio in San Francisco.
The photo alone is a special collectable, but the signed version is invaluable to the “Star Wars” enthusiast. When the film was publicly announced, each cast member was given a copy of the first photo of them together, taken during one of their first table reads of the script. Adam asked each cast member to sign a copy and is auctioning it off to benefit Arts in the Armed Forces, an organization he co-founded that brings performing arts to the military free of charge. Driver’s career prior to being cast in “Star Wars” doesn’t follow any of the typical Hollywood plotlines. His path took him through the military, to Juilliard, and then to a career in film and television. Passionate about helping those in the military, Adam uses his cause to bring performing arts to other service members.
“AITAF brings quality entertainment to veterans and those currently serving. We cultivate tonally eclectic, often hilarious content that focuses on the human challenges we all share. We recruit great actors to read it, and make it cost-free. Though AITAF offers an artistic experience that can’t immediately be quantified, the feeling after an AITAF performance is tangible, as we watch someone from the military ‘get’ that the act of self-expression is as powerful a tool as the rifle on their shoulder.” – Adam Driver, founder, Arts in the Armed Forces
The photo is signed by most of the cast, listed below.
Signatures include: Adam Driver, J. Abrams, Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Lawrence Kasdan, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Kathleen Kennedy, Daisy Ridley, Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie
Option to add signatures from: Anthony Daniels, Domhnall Gleeson, Bryan Burk and Peter Mayhew
To reach the IfOnly concierge with questions, please call 415-754-8167 or concierge@ifonly.com.
STAR WARS WEEKENDS 2015 KEY ART AND DETAILS
Via Starwars.com:
Can You Feel the Force? Star Wars Weekends is Getting Closer!
The Force is growing stronger here at Walt Disney World Resort as the galaxy prepares for this year’s Star Wars Weekends. If you’re as big a fan of the annual Disney’s Hollywood Studios event as I am, you’ll be excited to learn that several crowd-favorites are back in 2015, including James Arnold Taylor! Known for voicing characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Taylor will host the Stars of the Saga talk show with everyone’s favorite stormtrooper preshow at a new, larger location in Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard.
Darth’s Mall is also moving to a new and expanded complex near Streets of America, where you can find Star Wars-themed and exclusive event merchandise just for Star Wars Weekends 2015.
One of my favorite out-of-this-world experiences to catch this year is the Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine. My day just wouldn’t be complete without dinner surrounded by my favorite Disney pals dressed in their Star Wars best!
The galaxy won’t be so far, far away when beloved and iconic Star Wars characters assemble and “Summon the Force” each night for a grand celebration, including a look back at your greatest moments throughout the day on social media. For the finale, the night sky will erupt in an interstellar frenzy of fireworks as “Symphony in the Stars” salutes the saga’s most dramatic stories and brings you as close to the Force as you can get.
We’re still gathering all your favorite droids and scoundrels, so stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog and StarWars.com for the latest updates. As we announced in December, the fun comes to our galaxy Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 15 – June 14, 2015. Check out StarWarsWeekends.com for all the must-know event details.
Are you planning on joining the Force? If so, which characters are you looking forward to seeing the most? For my boys, it’s the Jawas — they love to trade with those little guys! Let us know your favorites in the comments!
Disney Has ‘Star Wars’ Attractions At The Ready, But Where Will They Go?
Via Ocregister.com:
ANAHEIM – “Star Wars” is coming.
Maybe during the “Star Wars Celebration” in April, or maybe Disney’s official fan club gathering in August (both at the Anaheim Convention Center), the company will offer details on “Star Wars” attractions coming to its theme parks.
And Disneyland is a good bet to land them.
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently told investors that Disney’s Imagineers are designing “Star Wars”-themed attractions that will greatly increase the space epic’s presence “in multiple locations around the world.”
“The plans are ambitious, and so it’s going to take some time for them to actually be built and opened,” Iger said. “But let’s just say that we’ve got big plans for it, and huge belief in that franchise as a parks experience.”
Where in Anaheim would the new land, or cluster of space-age stuff, wind up?
Will the “Star Wars” attractions replace old rides? Or will Disney somehow just squeeze in a new section like it did three years ago for the immediately popular Cars Land in Disney California Adventure?
Industry observers say this is one of the most important theme-park decisions Iger will make. Four contacted by the Register figure the likeliest landing spot is Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland.
“My gut instinct is Toontown,” said Loretta Garcia, an entertainment writer for Chip and Co., an unofficial Disney fan site. “It’s a secluded area. It’s a good place for ‘Star Wars’ fans to just hang out. All Disney would have to do is revamp the rides and make it ‘Star Wars’ themed.”
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Star Wars Day at Sea to Feature Deck Party, Characters, Film Screenings, Celebrities and More
Via Disneyparks.com:
What do you get when you combine the power of the Force, the magic of Disney and the excitement of cruising? An out-of-this-galaxy experience unlike any other!
Last week, I shared the exciting news that we’ve added Star Wars Day at Sea, a brand-new, day-long celebration, to eight special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2016. Today, I want to tell you more about the immersive entertainment you can expect throughout the day. Check out these intergalactic highlights:
Force-filled Fun for Everyone
Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, Stormtroopers and other characters from across the Star Wars galaxy will be onboard for scheduled meet and greets, as well as roaming on deck and elsewhere around the ship. You’re also encouraged to dress up in your own stellar costumes!
A shipboard version of the popular Jedi Training Academy experience invites young Jedi hopefuls – known as “Padawans” – to learn lightsaber moves from a Jedi Master. They can then use the Force and face off in a final test against the evil Darth Vader.
Kids and families enjoy friendly competition during Star Wars trivia games, covering fun facts from the film and television sagas.
For Younglings, Star Wars-themed arts and crafts, games and activities will be offered throughout the day in Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab youth clubs.
In the evening, adults entering the night club will feel like they stepped into the Mos Eisley cantina scene. Characters and cantina music set the mood as Star Wars-themed specialty cocktails are served.
Film Screenings and Celebrities
You can watch the first six Star Wars films and follow Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kenobi, Luke and Leia along their epic journey.
Also showing will be episodes of the new Disney XD animated series, Star Wars Rebels.
On each of the special sailings, celebrities and insiders from the Star Wars galaxy will share their experiences, meet fans and sign autographs.
Star Wars Deck Party and Fireworks
There’s intergalactic fun when the Star Wars deck party blasts off to an exciting evening filled with music, dancing and games.
Star Wars characters converge on the deck stage for a celebration of the Star Wars saga in a show featuring special effects and guest participation.
The deck party culminates in a spectacular display of themed pyrotechnics, lighting, sound effects, lasers and Star Wars music.
Who’s ready to join us on the Disney Fantasy for Star Wars Day at Sea?
Yoda Talking Figure at DisneyStore.com
YN reader Mark B. reports in:
“Hadn’t seen this one announced before. Wonder how the “realistic facial animation” looks. Hopefully the rubber on the face lasts longer than the previous talking Yoda”
Thanks Mark! According to the site, he is fully articulated. Press a button on his belly to activate lightsaber, movement and sound! Speaks more than 20 phrases with realistic facial animation, light-up lightsaber and soft sculptured robe! I’m sold!
Click here or below to check him out!
Bob Iger shows off new Millennium Falcon
Fortune.com: posted a great (and long) article today about Bob Iger, worth noting for Star Wars fans is the images and information about The Force Awakens and the new falcon. The cover (seen below) is very cool as well. Click here or the cover below to read the full article
Star Wars Weekends Return To Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Via Disneyparks:
Star Wars Weekends will be held every weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from May 15-June 14, 2015.
Weekend I: May 15-17, 2015
Weekend II: May 22-24, 2015
Weekend III: May 29-31, 2015
Weekend IV: June 5-7, 2015
Weekend V: June 12-14, 2015
Star Wars Weekends combines the fun and adventure of the Star Wars film franchise with the magic of Disney Parks. The event features the largest collection of official Star Wars characters found at any theme park in the world, conversations with Star Wars celebrities, a Star Wars motorcade through the park and much more.
Be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog and disneyworld.com/starwars for more.
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