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Episode VIII official title is revealed

According to starwar.com, Episode VIII has officially been named Star Wars: The Last Jedi. The film, which is set to be released on December 15th, 2017 will continue the saga of the Skywalker family. The film was written and directed by Rian Johnson, produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Ram Bergman and executive produced by J.J. Abrams, Episode VIII official title is revealed

One-night Star Wars hard ticket event planned for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

UPDATE 4/9/17: This event has completely sold out. Walt Disney World has announced a new hard-ticket Star Wars-themed event that will take place April 14, 2017. “Star Wars: Galactic Nights” will take place from 7pm-midnight and will include a variety of activities for the whole family. This movie-premiere-style party will “celebrate 40 years of the Greatest One-night Star Wars hard ticket event planned for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Disney 2017 Movie Slate

Disney has officially announced their 2017 movie slate and you may be surprised to know that it only includes eight films. This number is down from the thirteen released in 2016 and eleven released in 2015. The slate includes two Marvel films, two Pixar films, one Lucasfilm, one Disneynature film, and the last two, a Disney 2017 Movie Slate

Rumor: Woody Harrelson in talks to join Star Wars spinoff film

Variety is reporting that Woody Harrelson is in talks to play Han Solo’s mentor in the spinoff film about the character. لعبت روليت Disney has not commented on the rumors. الرهان في سباق الخيل The film is set to begin production this month and will premiere in theaters May 25, 2018. رهانات الخيول Alden Ehrenreich Rumor: Woody Harrelson in talks to join Star Wars spinoff film

Report: Disney set to receive $50 million in life insurance due to Carrie Fisher’s death

According to the Insurance Insider blog, Disney is in line to receive nearly $50 million from a “contract protection” policy it took out in the event Carrie Fisher would be unable to complete her three-film-commitment in the new Star Wars trilogy. Fisher’s character, Leia Organa, will allegedly have a larger role in December’s Episode VIII. Report: Disney set to receive $50 million in life insurance due to Carrie Fisher’s death

Fan organizes lightsaber tribute to Carrie Fisher in Downtown Disney

Nearly 100 fans gathered in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort on Wednesday night for a lightsaber tribute to Star Wars icon Carrie Fisher. After a similar event fell through Tuesday night, Anaheim resident Jeff Rowan took to social media and organized the event himself. Fans gathered near Tortilla Jo’s restaurant, then at 7pm all Fan organizes lightsaber tribute to Carrie Fisher in Downtown Disney

Big Thunder Trail reopens giving Disneyland guests a look at Star Wars construction

During one of the busiest times of the year, Disneyland Park has reopened, at least temporarily, the Big Thunder Trail. These pictures from @ParksAndCons Twitter feed show that guests are getting a sneak peak at the construction happening inside the new Star Wars themed land as they walk the Trail. The Big Thunder Trail ran Big Thunder Trail reopens giving Disneyland guests a look at Star Wars construction