Sharing some exciting news from Lucasfilm today – Facebook, Fitbit, Industrial Light & Magic, Instagram, Twitter, Google, and Lucasfilm joined forces last night to inspire the next generation of inventors at the first-ever Droidathon. The event ushered in a competition for Star Wars fans – with Kathleen Kennedy, Daisy Ridley, and Kelly
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Terms and Conditions Around Last Jedi Screening Contract Make Some Theaters Wary
According to a recent article in The Wall Street Journal, theaters may be shying away from hosting the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise The Last Jedi which is slated to open nationwide on December 15, 2017. The piece goes on to explain that the Walt Disney Company is requiring theaters to agree
Star Wars Launches New VR Experience – Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay
Star Wars fans are in for a treat as ILMxLAB and Lucasfilm today announced the launch of a new VR experience Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay — Astro-Mechanic for the Resistance. In this fun-filled exploration of the Star Wars universe, participants take on an important role: astromech technician aboard General Leia’s ship. The experience promises to completely
The Walt Disney Studios Joins With Other Studios As Partners For ‘Movies Anywhere’ Launch
Movies Anywhere makes its debut today launching with The Walt Disney Studios as one of its participants. Movies Anywhere enables consumers to manage and watch their personal digital movie collections across studios, retailers and platforms. The best part is that both the app and website are free! Movies Anywhere creates
Ron Howard’s Twitter Feed Is the Place to Be For the Inside Scoop on the Han Solo Film
Stars Wars fans looking for the inside scoop on how filming is going for the latest instalment in the franchise (an as of yet untitled Han Solo film), need look no further than the twitter feed of newly appointed director Ron Howard. Here are just a few of the amazing shots
Could an Obi-Wan Kenobi Feature Film Be In the Works?
With the Han Solo Star Wars project inching ever closer to completion, we here at Chip and Co have been wondering if other much-loved Star Wars characters would be given the feature film treatment and it looks as if the answer is yes! The Hollywood Reporter confirmed in a piece released today
New Star Wars Virtual Reality Experience Coming To Disney Springs and Downtown Disney
Next time you’re at Disney imagine being able to grab your lightsaber and go toe-to-to with some of your favorite Star Wars characters in an amazing virtual world! Lucasfilm announced today via press release that that are teaming up with VR start-up company THE VOID to bring a fully immersive
Ron Howard to Take Over Directing Duties for New Han Solo Movie
Hollywood was abuzz this morning with the news that Ron Howard will be taking over the director’s chair for the new Lucasfilm Star Wars Han Solo spinoff film. This marks the first time that Howard has been involved with a Star Wars film and the first time an Oscar-winning director will try
Enjoy A Long Weekend to New York or San Francisco With Adventures By Disney
Summer is fast approaching and families are busy balancing overnight camps with work schedules. With all the commitments that come with the summer season, it can be hard to squeeze in your dream drip to Europe. Adventures by Disney is offering a perfect solution with their long weekend vacations that
A New Destination is Coming to Star Tours Adventure at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is so much amazing Star Wars news coming out of Disney, I feel like it’s Christmas in April! Last week during Star Wars Celebration in Orlando fans got their first glance at the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Fans attending a special panel discussion entitled Star Wars and
BB-8 Now Greeting Guests at Hollywood Studios
BB-8, the loyal droid from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has just begun greeting guests at park’s Star Wars Launch Bay. BB-8 appears along with Kylo Ren and Chewbacca, two characters from the Star Wars galaxy who regularly greet guests at Star Wars Launch Bay. In addition to character greetings, the
LucasFilm Releases Touching Video Tribute to Carrie Fisher
This heartwarming tribute to Carrie Fisher was just released today by Lucasfilm. Her daughter, Billie Lourd introduced the footage which was shown during the opening event of “Star Wars Celebration” in Orlando. This tribute will put a smile on the faces of all Star Wars fans as we
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Scenes Shot In IMAX, And More Disney IMAX Releases
Following J.J. Abrams’ use of IMAX cameras in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, IMAX and Lucasfilm have announced that director Rian Johnson has captured key sequences of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” using IMAX’s extremely high-resolution cameras, delivering IMAX audiences greater scope and increased image quality in IMAX’s exclusive aspect
Animators Reach Settlement In Wage Fixing Suit
Animators reached a $100 million settlement with the Walt Disney Company, Pixar, and Lucasfilm in a class action lawsuit claiming that the defendants violated antitrust laws by conspiring to set animation wages via non-poaching agreements. Part of the settlement are also Two Pic MC, formerly known as ImageMovers. The settlement
