Just ahead of the full-length trailer that is due any moment now Disney has opened up ticket sales for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Fans can order tickets from their favorite Movie theater chains or Ticket vendors like Atom or Movie Tickets.
Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.
The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, with Ian McDiarmid and Billy Dee Williams
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Abrams and Michelle Rejwan. Callum Greene, Tommy Gormley and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was written by J.J. Abrams & Chris Terrio.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be in theaters on December 20th, 2019!
AMC to Host 27-Hour Star Wars Movie Marathon For ‘The Rise of Skywalker‘ Premiere. Grab your large popcorn, oversized drink, favorite colored lightsaber, and comfy Star Wars jammies! AMC Theaters is offering a special 27-hour marathon showcasing the Skywalker Saga starting with Star Wars: A New Hope and ending with an early premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker this December.
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According to AMC Theater‘s website, “On Wednesday, December 18th, ahead of its official opening on December 20th, fans can be among the first to see Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker by attending Star Wars Marathon. Experience all nine Star Wars saga films in one epic day. Fans will receive a commemorative pin and blanket, and a concession offer. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will start at 5 p.m. local time, one hour earlier than regular public showtimes.”
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Though an official showing schedule has not been announced, we know AMC will feature Star Wars: Episodes 1-9 during the event. The full run-time of 27-hours and 21 mins allows for some serious downtime between showings for fans to stretch, get concessions, take restroom breaks, or may leave time for the possibility that both Rogue One: A Star Wars Storyand Solo: A Star Wars Story will also join the lineup for this epic marathon.
Those who attend the Star Wars Marathon at AMC will also be among the first fans to see Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, with the final film of the Skywalker Saga premiering a full hour before the first public showings in theaters nationwide.
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Pre-sale Tickets to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will become available after the release of the final trailer for the film during tonight’s NFL Monday Night Football Game between the New England Patriots and New York Jets (October 21, 2019). The game begins at 5:15 p.m. PDT/8:15 p.m. EDT. Be sure to tune in and when the trailer appears get ready to race to the AMC App to order your Star Wars Marathon tickets!
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New and Insightful Documentaries Coming Exclusively to Disney+. Disney recently announced several new documentaries and even more details about previously announced content coming to their new streaming service, Disney+.
The nonfiction Disney+ Originals will join the previously announced slate of scripted live-action and animated series and films from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Lucasfilm, and more, in addition to the vast Disney+ library of nearly 500 films and 7,500 television episodes including 30 seasons of “The Simpsons” in the U.S.
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“Disney has a rich history in nonfiction storytelling that dates back to the 1940s,” said Ricky Strauss, president, content & marketing, Disney+ during a showcase with the International Documentary Association. “The projects announced and showcased here today reflect Disney+’s commitment to building on Walt’s storytelling ethos and core values of creativity, innovation, and exploration.”
Disney+ kicked off the showcase by unveiling and offering insight into the newly announced projects:
“Howard,” directed by Don Hahn (“Beauty and the Beast”); “Howard” is the untold story of Howard Ashman, the brilliant lyricist behind Disney classics like “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid” and creator of musicals including “Little Shop of Horrors.” The film will stream exclusively on Disney+ in 2020.
“People & Places,” which is produced by Supper Club’s Jason Sterman, Brian McGinn and David Gelb (“13th,” “Amanda Knox,” “Chef’s Table”), relaunches the original Walt Disney documentary short film series from the 1950s and 1960s; “People & Places” will re-launch Walt Disney’s Academy Award-winning series of documentary short films. Following in Walt’s footsteps, the series will focus on real-life stories of extraordinary people and places from around the globe that embody the Disney ethos — all told by a mix of up-and-coming and established filmmakers.
National Geographic’s Emmy Award-winning feature documentary “Science Fair” will stream exclusively on the service;
An “Untitled Mickey Mouse Documentary” from award-winning producer Morgan Neville (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” “20 Feet From Stardom”) and director Jeff Malmberg (“Marwencol,” “Shangri-la”); the film will work to decode Mickey’s deeper significance, getting to the core of what his cultural impact says about each of us, and about our world. From Tremolo Productions and Lincoln Square Productions, the film will strive to be the definitive analysis of Mickey as a cultural icon.
And “Wolfgang,” directed by Supper Club co-founder David Gelb (“Jiro Dreams of Sushi”). “Wolfgang,” will be an intimate portrait of the life and work of the original “celebrity chef,” Wolfgang Puck.
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Sarah Amos (Vice President, Development & Production, Marvel New Media), Jason Sterman (Supper Club), and Gillian Jacobs also shared insight into original nonfiction stories that complement and explore the 80-year legacy of Marvel including “Marvel’s Hero Project,” which premieres on Disney+ November 12. Produced by Supper Club and directed by Jacobs, “Marvel’s 616” including “Higher, Further, Faster” will stream on Disney+ in 2020. Additionally, actress/filmmaker Gillian Jacobs will direct an episode of the previously announced “Marvel’s 616” series.
Director and Producer, Leslie Iwerks (“The Pixar Story,” “Citizen Hearst”) gave the audience a look inside the production process of her highly anticipated documentary series “The Imagineering Story.” The six-hour saga chronicles the 67-year history of Walt Disney Imagineering, a place best described as equal parts artist studio, design center, think tank and innovation laboratory. “The Imagineering Story” will be available to stream on Disney+ launch day.
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During the showcase with IDA, Executive Producer and Frozen Star, Kristen Bell, shared the first extended look at her unscripted series “Encore!.” The series brings together former castmates of a high school musical, tasking them with re-creating their original performance in a high school reunion like no other. Each episode follows a new cast of returning alumni as they attempt to pull off a standing-ovation-worthy performance of beloved musicals like “The Sound of Music,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Annie” and more. “Encore!” will stream exclusively on Disney+ starting November 12.
Also present for the showcase was Jeff Goldblum, who executive produces and stars in “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic. Goldblum shared the series’ episode named: “Tattoos” for the audience before giving a peek inside his curious mind. Each episode of the series is centered around something we all love — like sneakers or ice cream — as Jeff pulls the thread on deceptively familiar objects and unravels a wonderful world of astonishing connections, fascinating science and history, amazing people, and a whole lot of surprising big ideas and insights. “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” will also start streaming exclusively on Disney+ November 12.
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We here at Chip and Co. previously wrote about some great content regarding Disney+, and if you are looking for more answers about Disney’s new streaming service, such as price, availability, and content, we highly suggest checking out these articles to learn even more:
Launching on November 12, 2019, Disney+ will be the dedicated streaming home for movies and shows from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more, together, for the first time. From The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International segment, Disney+ will offer ad-free programming with a variety of original feature-length films, documentaries, live-action and animated series and short-form content. The new streaming service will launch in select geographic territories, including U.S., Canada, and The Netherlands, followed shortly by Australia and New Zealand, with the expectation to be available in all major markets within the first two-years. Disney+ is now available for pre-order in the U.S. for $6.99/month or $69.99/year. Visit DisneyPlus.com to learn more.
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The whimsical spirit of the holidays transforms Universal Studios Hollywood into a winter wonderland bringing merriment and cheer to families and friends this festive season as the theme park ushers in seasonal favorites, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and “Grinchmas,” beginning Thursday, November 28 and running daily through Sunday, December 29, 2019.
An annual family tradition, “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” adds holiday warmth and cheer to this beloved land as the quaint town of Hogsmeade village is enchanted with seasonal décor uniquely themed to each of the individual storefronts and a dazzling light projection spectacular brings the iconic Hogwarts™ castle to life.
As night falls on Hogsmeade village, “The Magic of Christmas at Hogwarts™ Castle” illuminates Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with colorful imagery and impressive dimensional animations that dance across Hogwarts castle in tandem to a musical arrangement from the Harry Potter movies.
Musical performances from the a cappella Frog Choir, comprised of Hogwarts students and their giant throaty frogs, entertain guests with their harmonized holiday-themed songs and fill the land with holiday cheer.
In time for the holiday season, a wide selection of custom-made Christmas ornaments created especially for “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” will be available. Collectibles include a decorative Hogwarts castle snow globe, Hogwarts crest and mascot ornaments representing each of the four houses, wizard card ornaments, unique tree topper and house pennant garland.
Holiday-themed fare and hot Butterbeer further complement the overall experience.
An all-new state-of-the-art, topsy-turvy “Grinchmas” tree, twisting and turning over 55 feet in height and adorned with hundreds of ornaments and thousands of white and multi-colored LED lights choreographed to music, brightens the merry “Grinchmas” Who-lebration. Dazzling “Grinchmas” tree lighting ceremonies that take place every evening, accompanied by a snowfall flurry, bring this annual favorite to life, creating a festival of fun fit for The Grinch, his faithful dog Max and a roster of Who-ville Whos.
Spirited holiday décor and festive whimsy will also permeate throughout the theme park, bringing a crew of very merry and mischievous Minions to “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem” and “Super Silly Fun Land” to gleefully spread Christmas cheer to visitors of all ages.
Universal CityWalk’s spectacular 40-foot tall Christmas tree will once again glisten with 200,000 LED icicles choreographed to the lights and sounds of the season as the magic of the holidays comes to life in the “5 Towers” outdoor plaza along with a slate of free concert performances and an eclectic ensemble of talented street performers.
CityWalk’s iconic, dancing water fountain with over 230 individual power jets will continue to mesmerize guests when it projects streams of choreographed water into the air complemented by red and green LED lights and an array of holiday-themed music.
The holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood is included in the price of theme park admission.
With so much to see and do at Universal Studios Hollywood, the California Neighbor Pass makes the perfect holiday gift, providing guests with the opportunity to experience 175 days of fun for $149 when purchased online. Visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for more details. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.
The fun and whimsical buttons that are a twist on the celebration buttons Disney offers are ready for the holidays! New Disney Holiday Celebration Buttons have arrived, and they are adorably sweet! These fun buttons are just like the other fun pairs that have been so popular.
This pack of two has a sweet holiday treat theme. There is a joyful green button, and also a cheerful red one. Both of them are inspired by the sweet treats of the holidays at Disney. Each pack retails for $9.99, and you can find them throughout the Disney parks where accessories are sold.
The green button says “The Sweetest Holiday on Earth”. This one also has a gingerbread theme! Gingerbread Mickey and Minnie pops surround a delicious looking gingerbread castle.
The red button says “I <3 Holiday Treats”, and how right it is! A scrumptious looking Mickey candied apple is joined by a Minnie Christmas cookie, and Christmas tree cupcake. Gumdrops and peppermint candies also decorate this bright red button.
These fun buttons coordinate perfectly with the new Disney Holiday Snacks collection coming to the Disney Parks. Other fun accessories will include the Gingerbread Mickey Ears, Peppermint Minnie Ears, and a fabulous Disney holiday snacks Loungefly mini backpack!
Will you be celebrating the holidays with these adorable new Disney Holiday Celebration Buttons? I know they are on my must have holiday wish list for sure!
Special thanks to Susan for the deliciously cute photos!
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil‘ Reigns Over Domestic Box Office on Opening Weekend. Disney’s latest live-action film led the box office this weekend in theaters, earning more than: Joker (Warner Bros.), Zombieland: Double Tap (Columbia Pictures), The Addams Family (MGM) and Gemini Man (Skydance).
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Collider shared the box office earnings for the weekend and yet again Disney dominated the theaters over the competition. Maleficent: Mistress of Evil earned $36 Million over the course of it’s opening weekend in the domestic box office, and has brought in another $117 internationally, bringing the global box office earnings to $153 Million.
Though that sounds like a ton of money, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil missed the predicted $50 Million mark by $12 Million dollars and has yet to earn back the cost of production. The Maleficent sequel cost an estimated $185 Million to create, meaning the film still needs to bring in another $32 Million to break even with production costs before making a profit. More than likely, the film will recoup costs within the next few weeks, but the lower than expected earnings is alarming for the studio. For a Disney film, this has been a very low yielding film and several factors may explain the poor performance over the weekend.
Disney has been met with a ton of backlash over the heavy saturation of “live-action remakes” and it appears fans have had enough. Many claiming online their refusal to attend any more live-action screenings and imploring Disney to return with new content and sought after sequels. Other factors include the date chosen for the films release being in a low profit month for cinema (October), the soon-to-be release of Disney’s new streaming service, Disney+ (which has seen an unprecedented early subscription total), and the high volume of Disney films released in 2019 that seem more appealing to movie goers such as Frozen II and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker later this year. Not to mention, the films release so close to Halloween. Disney likely chose Oct.. 18th to help with the sale of merchandise for the film, including costume pieces, but may have hurt the outcome of the film due to the highly profitable holiday leaving fans without spare cash to attend the film.
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Though all of these factors likely had an impact on the films earnings, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is still a stunning feature and shows fans a more in-depth look at one of the most “hate-to-love” villains from a Disney film. You can check out our review of Maleficent: Mistress of Evil by CLICKING HERE.
For those who are not familiar with the premise of the film, here is a spoiler free description for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil:
“Maleficent and her goddaughter, Aurora, begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play. Maleficent encounters a conniving queen who hatches a devious plot to destroy the land’s fairies. Hoping to stop her, Maleficent joins forces with a seasoned warrior and a group of outcasts to battle the queen and her powerful army.”
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil is now in theaters. To order tickets, visit Fandango.com, or order tickets through your preferred theater app or local theater box office window.
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Few things in pop culture have inspired as much fan affection, nostalgia and devotion as the Star Wars™ saga. Since Star Wars: A New Hope debuted in 1977, the legendary space fantasy has occupied a special place in our imaginations, a place fans are eager to revisit when Star Wars:The Rise of The Skywalker hits theaters this December. The beloved story that began over 40 years ago will finally get its long-awaited conclusion. To mark this seminal moment, Levi’s®—a brand known for its own share of fan affection, nostalgia and devotion—has teamed up with Lucasfilm to create a special-edition collection celebrating the epic history of Star Wars.
Coinciding with the release of Star Wars:The Rise of The Skywalker , and centered around the iconic characters from the original Star Wars trilogy, the Star Wars x Levi’s® collection features a range of both classic Levi’s® icons and streetwear-inspired favorites: tees and hoodies as well as Trucker Jackets and jeans in a unique array of washes. Every piece also features iconic elements from the Star Wars galaxy—famous archival graphics of favorite characters and starships from the original films, plus unique co-branding elements like Levi’s® leather patches, buttons, tabs, printed pockets and the famous Levi’s® Batwing logo, all with a Star Wars twist. And of course, what would a Star Wars collection be without instantly recognizable quotes from the films printed or embroidered along backs and sleeves— including “I am your father,” “In a galaxy far, far away….,” and, perhaps best of all, Chewbacca’s immortal “GGWWWRGHH!!!!”
“Lucasfilm and Levi’s® are San Francisco neighbors. When we found out that the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga was coming at the end of 2019, we bundled up our Jedi and headed to Lucasfilm looking for droids. And here’s a barely known, fun fact: Luke Skywalker was wearing Levi’s® in the original trilogy – white Levi’s®! Now it’s our turn to return the compliment with Vader, droids, Chewie and Leia.” – Jonathan Cheung, Senior Vice President of Design Innovation at Levi’s®.
Here is a sneak peek at the Men’s Collection:
and here is a look at some of the Women’s collection:
Last week, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge released something new foods to menus throughout the land. One of their new eats is creating quite the buzz and might just be our new favorite snack!
Over Kat Saka’s Kettle at the Black Spire Outpost, they’re are cooking up a new sweet and savory treat. The Kettle is now serving a new Chocolate Popcorn with Crait Salt. The salt is red in color and is mined from the planet Crait, just like we have seen in The Last Jedi film. This is the perfect snack to take on the go and share with friends.
After Kat Saka’s Kettle, head over to Oga’s Cantina to try their new Happabore Sampler. Or, try the new Ronto-less Garden Wrap and the Kyryll Pork Rinds at Ronto Roasters.
No matter where you dine in Galaxy’s Edge, you are sure to find the perfect snack to satisfy all the travelers in your party!
What’s your favorite eat from Batuu? Let us know in the comments below!
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The mistress of all evil is here with sinister snacks for you!
Maleficent treats have taken over Disneyland and Walt Disney World! You can get them now through October 31st.
Maleficent Candy Apple: An apple dipped in caramel and colored chocolate topped with two crispy treat horns drizzled with purple sugar.
You can find it at:
Disneyland Park: Candy Palace and Hunny Spot
Disney California Adventure: Trolley Treats and Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff
Downtown Disney: Merceline’s Confectionary
Not in the mood for apples? What about a churro!!
Maleficent Churro: Coated with cookie crumbles and purple and green sugar. You can order marshmallow dipping sauce to go with it too!
Head over to Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park to the churro cart near Buzz Light Yeah Astro Blasters to get yours.
Over at Walt Disney World you will find this spooky Maleficent cupcake!
Maleficent Cupcake: Chocolate cupcake filled with crispy pearls topped with vanilla citrus buttercream, chocolate horns and drizzled with green glitter.
You can find it at the Food Court of Disney’s All Star Music Resort.
If vanilla citrus buttercream is not your thing, then what about salted caramel ganache buttercream? Sounds delicious right? Find this version of the Maleficent Cupcake at:
Disney’s Saratoga Springs: The Artist’s Palette
Disney’s Old Key West: Good’s Food To Go
Looking for something a bit more fun but still wicked? What about a Maleficent Chocolate Piñata!!
Crack it open to find house made vanilla bean marshmallows and crispy pearls. You can find it at The Ganachery in Disney Springs.
Casey’s Corner at the Magic Kingdom never lets us down! It’s the restaurant that is basically always open, has such an upbeat atmosphere, and always keeps its menu fresh with the best food combinations.
Hence, the wonderful creation of Bacon Mac n Cheese Fries. This culinary masterpiece consists of Casey’s classic french fries covered with their ooey-gooey mac and cheese, topped off with crispy bacon bits. It only costs $6.49 plus tax and it qualifies as a snack credit for the Disney Dining Plan.
Casey’s Corner makes it even easier for guests and gives the option of mobile ordering these mouth-watering Bacon Mac and Cheese Fries. All you need is the My Disney Experience App and a credit card to link! That way, you can skip right past the line.
These fries pair perfectly with the refreshing Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade, which also qualifies as a snack credit. And if you’re still feeling hungry, you can snag some of Casey’s famous corn dog nuggets – all from your favorite restaurant on Main Street!
Plus, with the autumn weather finally starting to make its way to Florida, these Bacon Mac and Cheese Fries are the perfect comfort food. Once that temperature drops to a chilly 74 degrees (freezing, I know), all you’ll want is the warmth of these fries in your belly!
By now I am sure everyone knows I am absolutely obsessed with unique Disney popcorn buckets. It looks like there are two more to add to my list, because Hong Kong Disneyland is coming out with 2 new Holiday Disney Popcorn Buckets! I am also hoping we see them at Disneyland and Walt Disney World too!
Last year we saw the Santa Alien popcorn bucket across the Disney Parks! This year there is a holiday flannel pajama Alien. This little guy wears a nightcap, with a little pom pom at the end, that matches his pjs perfectly. Just like the other Alien popcorn buckets, the mouth lifts to reveal the tasty treat inside. I could definitely see him coming to Hollywood Studios and Pixar Pier too.
The second popcorn bucket is a light-up Christmas tree! This is one of those buckets that is so perfectly done, you can even use it as a decoration when not using it for popcorn! Mickey stands at the base of the topsy turvy tree holding a beautifully wrapped present. Little lights dapple the tree, with a yellow star topping it off, these are the light-up parts of the bucket! This is the one I really hope we get at Disneyland and Walt Disney World!
Are you hoping to add these Holiday Disney Popcorn Buckets to your collection?
