Taika Waititi to direct new ‘Star Wars’ film

Ben Schwartz has it stored away at home

As social distancing becomes the new norm amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, theater screens remain darkened -- forcing many studios to push back release dates of upcoming films. But some are dropping their newest releases on streaming for at-home quarantine viewing, instead.

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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.

The force is particularly strong this May 4th. Disney celebrated Star Wars Day—a.k.a May 4—on Monday by announcing two exciting projects.

Jojo Rabbit director Taika Waititi has been given the job of bringing the latest Star Wars spin-off to the big screen.

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.

LOS ANGELES — Oscar-winning JoJo Rabbit screenwriter Taika Waititi will direct and co-write a new Star Wars feature film for theatres, Walt Disney Co said on Monday.

Taika Waititi will write and direct a new Star Wars film, it has been announced.

Taika Waititi would make a damn good Jedi.

May the Force be “Jojo.”

The Force is with Taika Waititi.

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