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‘The Mandalorian’ – Favreau Reveals Name of Star Wars Live-Action Series

CEO Bob Iger recently stated that Disney would be slowing its pace with Star Wars cinematic releases in the future, but that hasn’t halted progress on a big budget project set in the “galaxy far, far away” for the company’s soon-to-debut streaming service. Director Jon Favreau has just announced the title for the highly-anticipated Star ‘The Mandalorian’ – Favreau Reveals Name of Star Wars Live-Action Series

Complimentary ‘Star Wars’ Buttons Available at Disneyland Park on October 7

On October 7, to celebrate the premiere of Star Wars: Resistance guests visiting Star Wars Launch Bay at the Disneyland Park will receive a free button if they stop by Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. Star Wars: Resistance will air on the Disney Channel at 10 p.m. EST. The buttons will be available while supplies Complimentary ‘Star Wars’ Buttons Available at Disneyland Park on October 7

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

Bob Iger Speaks on Fox Integration, Recent Firings, Streaming Service and More

In an interview just published by The Hollywood Reporter, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger briefly covered a wide array of topics that have been at the forefront of recent Disney headlines, including how Fox’s Marvel IP will join Disney’s, the controversial firings of creative talent, the pace of upcoming Star Wars installments, and alcohol Bob Iger Speaks on Fox Integration, Recent Firings, Streaming Service and More

Disney Shares Details of Oga’s Cantina Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Today, Disney released a new detail or two about the cantina that will part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park next year. Oga’s Cantina will welcome “pilots, bounty hunters, smugglers, locals and galactic travelers alike” and serve the “best drinks in the galaxy.” Disney expanded on Disney Shares Details of Oga’s Cantina Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Disney Rumor Round Up August 2018

Welcome to the August 2018 edition of Disney Rumor Round Up — you can check out the July 2018 installment here. Halloween has begun in the Disney Parks but that doesn’t mean the rumors stop. Disclaimer: any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney and may not ever happen. Magic Kingdom No news is good Disney Rumor Round Up August 2018