During the Grand Opening Press Event for Walt Disney World’s New Fantasyland, Parks and Resort Chairman Tom Staggs confirmed that another one of the WDW projects is still on track – that being the Avatar Land to be built in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. News on the “Avatar” land front has
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Save the Galaxy and Use the Force For Free – Star Wars: The Old Republic is Free-to-Play
BioWare™, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. and LucasArts has taken their critically-acclaimed, massively multiplayer online game Star Wars: The Old Republic is now Free-to-Play! Now players can experience the complete storylines of all eight, iconic Star Wars™ classes, all the way to level 50 without paying a monthly fee.
Toy Story 3 Screenplay Writer Michael Arndt Begins Work on Star Wars – Episode 7
Pre-production work on Star Wars: Episode VII is well underway and with speculation running rampant on who will be directing the new trilogy, Lucasfilm has confirmed that award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay for the new Star Wars film. Arndt won an Academy Award® for Best Original Screenplay
Pixar Dedicates Building To Steve Jobs
While the first thing you may think of when you hear Steve Jobs‘ name is his legendary work at Apple, many people should know the role he played in the creation of Pixar films. Jobs financed the studio for quite some time, even when it was not profitable, because he believed in
Disney Confidential – Disney to purchase Hasbro?
Hey everyone Anonymouse here once again!!! All the news, gossip and rumors that can be found, heard and talked of that is exciting to all of the Disney fans out there can be found right here! On the heels of Disney buying Lucasfilms for a whopping $4 Billion dollars there are now
Audio From the Disney Lucasfilm Investor Conference Call Audio
Here’s audio from the Disney investor conference call from October 30, 2012 regarding the Inquisition of Lucasfilm by the Walt Disney Company. “Lucasfilm reflects the extraordinary passion, vision, and storytelling of its founder, George Lucas,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “This transaction combines
George Lucas Talks About the Future of the Star Wars Franchise
George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy discuss the future of Star Wars movies in this clip provided by StarWars.com. Related articles Disney to Acquire Lucasfilm (chipandco.com) The Force is coming to Disney! Images of Signing! (jedimouseketeer.com)
Disney to Acquire Lucasfilm
Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas. Under the terms of the agreement and based
‘Angry Birds Star Wars’ Launching Next Month
“May the flock be with you……” The wildly popular Angry Birds game franchise is coming to a galaxy far far away. The next version of Angry Birds which will be released on November 8th will feature the characters, stories and settings of the “Star Wars” films. The game will feature
Lucasfilm Announces Back-to-back 3D Releases for Star Wars Episodes II and III Fall 2013
On the final day of Star Wars Celebration VI Lucasfilm let the cat out the bag regarding the future 3D releases of the Star Wars prequel films. Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox have announced the official release dates for the 3D theatrical launch of Star Wars: Episode II Attack
Star Wars documentary ‘Chewie’ now in development
Peter Mayhew the actor behind Han’s best friend Chewbacca! As reported by Examiner.com – It was high on the 2011 “Black List of Unproduced Screenplays” and now it might be produced. It’s “Chewie,” which will tell the story of actor Peter Mayhew‘s life during the making of original 1977 “Star
New Behind-the-Scenes Video Looks at Star Wars Weekends 2012
The 2012 edition of Star Wars Weekends takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 18-June 10. (And yes, we know that we add an extra day to the official definition of “weekend,” but when Darth Vader requests a three-day weekend, we don’t argue.) Today,
Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Walt Disney World Galaxy in May 2012
Star Wars Weekends returns to the Walt Disney World Resort during May and June 2012, as Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrates the Star Wars film saga and the hit animated television series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The annual special event, included in regular theme park admission, will be held every
McCallum Reveals New Details About “Star Wars: Underworld” TV Series
The internet is buzzing yet again regarding George Lucas’ Star Wars television project. Prequels producer Rick McCallum, called the live-action series “Star Wars: Underworld” in a recent interview with IGN. This project has been in the pre-production phase now for several years and is said to take place during the
