Lucasfilm Articles and News Stories
Disney CEO Bob Iger Chosen for Television Academy Hall of Fame
It was announced today that Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, has been invited to be a part of the 25th class inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame. Iger’s fellow honorees include actress Cicely Tyson (Roots and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman) Geraldine Laybourne (Nickelodeon team leader and co-founder of … Disney CEO Bob Iger Chosen for Television Academy Hall of Fame
Game of Thrones Creators Stepping Away from Lucasfilm Movie Trilogy Deal
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, creators of Game of Thrones, have stepped away from their film trilogy deal with Disney’s Lucasfilm. The trilogy was set to launch in 2022 and was meant to be the first in the post-Skywalker era for the Star Wars universe. Benioff and Weiss referenced their deal with Netflix and busy schedules … Game of Thrones Creators Stepping Away from Lucasfilm Movie Trilogy Deal
Disney and LATAM Airlines Group Unveil Special Edition ‘Stormtrooper Plane’
Disney and LATAM Airlines Group have just unveiled a special edition Boeing 777 aircraft at a Star Wars-inspired event in São Paulo, Brazil. Disney’s creative team along with Lucasfilm designed the “Stormtrooper Plane” working for over 21 days and using more than 2,500 liters of ink. The aircraft will begin transporting passengers this weekend with … Disney and LATAM Airlines Group Unveil Special Edition ‘Stormtrooper Plane’
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Star Wars 101
This might come as a surprise, but there are Disney fans that don’t know anything about the Star Wars, so here’s a brief history of the saga and what you might need to know before entering Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. In 1971, filmmaker George Lucas founded Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company that … Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Star Wars 101
Marvel’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Comic Launches April 24, Gives More Backstory
Earlier this year, we told you about the new 5-issue comic book series titled Star War: Galaxy’s Edge coming from Marvel. This exciting limited-series is set to hit comic book shops on April 24 and will give guests who are looking forward to the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland more of … Marvel’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Comic Launches April 24, Gives More Backstory
Disney and Lucasfilm to Launch New Star Wars Kids YouTube Channel
Beginning November 30, 2018, parents can introduce their children to the galaxy far, far away with a brand new Star Wars Kids YouTube channel that will feature the new Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures animated series. New episodes featuring fan-favorite characters will debut weekly beginning in 2019. This new animated series was designed to introduce … Disney and Lucasfilm to Launch New Star Wars Kids YouTube Channel
Disney Cruise Line Launches New ‘Disney at Sea’ Live Show
Disney at Sea, a brand-new 30-minute live event showcasing Disney’s newest characters from Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, debuted on the Disney Wonder last week. The show was developed to take Disney Cruise Line guests on a journey through the entertainment from Disney’s wonderful worlds of movies, television, music, and of course theme parks. In its debut … Disney Cruise Line Launches New ‘Disney at Sea’ Live Show
Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy’s Contract Extended Three Years
The Hollywood Reporter has learned that Kathleen Kennedy, current president of Lucasfilm and lead producer for the Star Wars films, has renewed her contract through 2021. Kennedy supervised the relaunch of the Star Wars franchise after Lucasfilm was purchased by Disney in 2012. The box office alone for the four newest films totals nearly $4.5 … Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy’s Contract Extended Three Years
Review: “Solo: A Star Wars Story” Multi-Screen Edition Blu-ray
Solo: A Star Wars Story was not the hit film that Disney was hoping it would be in 2018, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a good movie by any stretch. Its worldwide gross was just short of $400 million, which does seem like a failure when you compare it to the box office receipts … Review: “Solo: A Star Wars Story” Multi-Screen Edition Blu-ray
Legendary ‘Star Wars’ Producer Gary Kurtz Dies at 78
Gary Kurtz, producer of Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back has sadly passed away at the age of 78. His family reported that Kurtz died Sunday from cancer in London; below is their full statement: Gary was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, colleague, and mentor, whose work and talent spanned … Legendary ‘Star Wars’ Producer Gary Kurtz Dies at 78
