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Stage Modifications Cause Temporary Break for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Stage Show

The popular stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not be performing from October 10 until October 22, 2017. This is the second time in recent memory that the stage has caused Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away to be temporarily closed due to modifications. The previous closure was due to Disney wanting the Stage Modifications Cause Temporary Break for Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Stage Show

Mark Hamill May Have Hinted at the Release Date of the Full ‘Last Jedi’ Trailer

Update 10/8/2017: Walt Disney Studios has just confirmed that the new trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi will indeed debut tomorrow night during halftime on ESPN’S “Monday Night Football” AND tickets go on sale everywhere following the trailer launch! Get ready. Trailer tomorrow. #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/miplVf4i33 — Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) October 8, 2017 Update Mark Hamill May Have Hinted at the Release Date of the Full ‘Last Jedi’ Trailer

Disney Postpones Release Date on ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’

Star Wars: Episode XI was originally supposed to hit theatres on May 24, 2019, but along with yet another new director, a new release date has just been announced. The official release date has been bumped up to December 20, 2019. We’ve also learned that the live-action adaptation of Aladdin will hit theatres on May 24, 2019.

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

Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Walt Disney World on December 16

Star Wars: Galactic Nights is returning later this year! The event will be held after park hours from 7:00 p.m. until midnight with a Hollywood-style launch party and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will welcome Star Wars fans to celebrate the entire Star Wars Saga on December 16. Among many thrills in store, guests can expect to enjoy Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns to Walt Disney World on December 16

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

Han Solo Spinoff Cuts Michael Kenneth Williams’ Character Due to Reshoot Complications

A role in the upcoming Han Solo Star Wars film portrayed by Michael Kenneth Williams has been cut due to reshoot scheduling. Director Ron Howard, who replaced previous directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, is currently conducting reshoots which conflict with Williams’ filming commitments. He is currently in South Africa working on a spy drama with Han Solo Spinoff Cuts Michael Kenneth Williams’ Character Due to Reshoot Complications