By Dave McNary
01.05.2020 - 16:06 / variety.com
By Todd Spangler
NY Digital Editor
Disney Plus will soon be streaming all nine of the Star Wars movies in the Skywalker cycle — and to hype the collection, the company’s streaming division has launched a series of concept-art takeovers spanning the franchise’s four decades.
It’s the first design refresh for Disney Plus since it debuted in November 2019, taking advantage of the service’s dedicated brand pages to prompt viewers to get immersed in the galaxy far, far away.
On Friday, the Disney
By Dave McNary
fans have long been anxious to see the beloved book series come to life, but the waiting game is finally over. This summer, everybody will be able to visit this spellbinding, espionage-filled, fantastic world — without ever leaving their homes.
The game has garnered over 10 million players since its launch
By Joe Otterson
Just because you have to wear a face mask in public amid the coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean it can't be a stylish face mask featuring one or more of your favorite Disney characters. While some fans have already made their own masks out of old T-shirts, Disney is now selling face masks featuring Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and classic Disney characters, and Disney says the masks meet all U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines for non-medical face masks.
It’s a third week at the top for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as it continues to dominate the UK’s screens.More than doubling the sales of its closest competition, the latest Star Wars chapter easily holds on to its lead as the UK’s biggest film of the week as families and flatmates alike continue to enjoy films at home during lockdown.
It has been confirmed that Taika Waititi will direct a new, original Star Wars movie for theatrical distribution. The Thor: Ragnarok and Hunt For The Wilderpeople helmer will direct the film for Lucasfilm/Disney after directing the season finale of The Mandalorian on Disney+. The Taika Waititi Star Wars film news was posted on StarWars.com on 4th May, the official Star Wars day across the galaxy.
By Cynthia Littleton
Players can test themselves with new combat challenges and a New Journey +
May the 4th be with you all! Happy Star Wars Day everyone, and to celebrate, we have some exciting news coming to us from a galaxy far, far, away. Yes, as the headline spoils, Taika Waititi is going to be at the helm for a Star Wars feature film.
Taika Waititi will write and direct a new Star Wars film, it has been announced.
A new Disney+ series in a galaxy far, far away is also confirmed
We could all use some of “the force” right now.
There are a lot of ways to celebrate your love of Star Wars, and there's no better time to show off your fandom than May 4, otherwise known as Star Wars Day. And with any holiday, Star Wars Day is also the perfect chance to check out what's on sale in case you're looking to pick up a thing (or two) for yourself or the most favorite droid in your life. And in honor of May 4, many retailers are rolling out new Star Wars merch to add to your growing collection — or to help get yours started.
It's being held by LA's "friendly neighbourhood geek bar" Scum & Villainy
Just because you have to wear a face mask in public amid the coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean it can't be a stylish face mask featuring one or more of your favorite Disney characters. While some fans have already made their own masks out of old T-shirts, Disney is now selling face masks featuring Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and classic Disney characters, and Disney says the masks meet all U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines for non-medical face masks.
Fans across the globe will be celebrating George Lucas' Star Wars this May the Fourth and Disney are also getting involved.