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J.J. Abrams to Replace Colin Trevorrow as Director of Star Wars: Episode IX

The official Star Wars website announced that J.J. Abrams (who directed Star Wars: The Force Awakens) will write and direct the untitled, Star Wars: Episode IX. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy said of the announcement, “With The Force Awakens, J.J. delivered everything we could have possibly hoped for, and I am so excited that he is J.J. Abrams to Replace Colin Trevorrow as Director of Star Wars: Episode IX

Marvel and Star Wars Will Be Exclusive to Disney’s Streaming Service

It has been one month since Disney announced during an earnings report that the company would be removing its content from Netflix and creating their own streaming service. Since that time, many have been questioning whether that would include Star Wars and Marvel properties, or if they would retain their Netflix presence. The time for Marvel and Star Wars Will Be Exclusive to Disney’s Streaming Service

Creation of New White Character, Prince Anders, in Live-Action Aladdin Draws Controversy

In July, it was announced that Naomi Scott had been selected to play Princess Jasmine in the upcoming live-action Aladdin film, which will be directed by Guy Ritchie. Some were critical of the casting choice as Naomi Scott is half-white and half-Indian, which caused some to question why Disney couldn’t find a female lead that Creation of New White Character, Prince Anders, in Live-Action Aladdin Draws Controversy

LucasFilm and Star Wars: Episode IX Director Part Ways

Disney and LucasFilm issued a statement today announcing that Colin Trevorrow will no longer be directing the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX. No replacement was named. The statement suggests that LucasFilm and Trevorrow have “mutually chosen to part ways” and that their “visions for the project differ.” Variety is reporting that Trevorrow and studio executives LucasFilm and Star Wars: Episode IX Director Part Ways

Toni Basil, Singer of “Mickey,” Suing Disney and Others for Unauthorized Use of Song

One-hit-wonder Toni Basil who is best known for her 1982 single “Mickey,” filed a lawsuit on August 31, 2017, against Disney, Viacom, VH1, and others “for unauthorized use of her persona, image, and voice.” The filing claims that Basil was “not consulted, did not give written consent to the assignment or licensing of Mickey.” It Toni Basil, Singer of “Mickey,” Suing Disney and Others for Unauthorized Use of Song

Disney Files for Another Dismissal of ‘Zootopia’ Lawsuit Based on New Documents

Disney is seeking yet another dismissal regarding a lawsuit over copyright infringement alleged by Gary Goldman, this time due to new materials which give greater detail to the plaintiff’s creation Looney, which he says was the basis for the hit film Zootopia. The first motion to dismiss filed by Disney was mostly successful, but the Disney Files for Another Dismissal of ‘Zootopia’ Lawsuit Based on New Documents

Marvel Studios Announces THOR: RAGNAROK – “Superpower of STEM Challenge”

Marvel Studios is, once again, encouraging young girls to explore the superpower of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with the Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE. This program, supported by American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom Masters, and Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young girls to Marvel Studios Announces THOR: RAGNAROK – “Superpower of STEM Challenge”