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Buzz About Harrison Ford’s Possible Return as Star Wars’ Han Solo
The internet is buzzing about the reports of Harrison Ford reprising his role as galactic smuggler turned good-guy, Han Solo for another trip back to a galaxy far, far away. A video report from Fox News Latino surfaced today with an interview with Latino-Review.com’s El Mayimbe with word that Ford
Star Wars Weekends Returns to the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Galaxy in May and June
Star Wars Weekends, the Force-filled, fun-fest that takes place annually at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, returns to the Walt Disney World Resort galaxy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17-June 9, 2013. A celebration of all-things-Star Wars, the special event is included in regular park admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Among
Bob Iger Talks to CNBC About ESPN, Disney Parks and the Future of Star Wars
Here is a video clip of Walt Disney CEO, Bob Iger discussing the latest financial results discussed in a recent shareholder conference call. In it he discusses the operating income at ESPN in a decline offset by higher affiliate revenue. “In ESPN’s case, we had the largest program cost increase
Disney to Exapand Star Wars Mythos with Standalone Films
Last night in an interview with CNBC Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger confirmed that work is currently underway to expand the Star Wars franchise by creating standalone films. The lends credence to rumors of a Yoda, Han Solo and Boba Fett solo adventures, however there are no confirmations from Disney or
Top 5 Reasons Why I’m Excited J.J. Abrams is Directing Star Wars VII
So I usually stick to writing about Walt Disney World; but today, I’m not going to talk about that at all! Today, I’m going indulge my inner geek and rave about the latest development in my beloved Star Wars universe: Disney’s announcement of Star Wars VII’s director, J.J. Abrams! For
J.J. Abrams to Direct ‘Star Wars Episode VII’
We’ve been waiting for some time on info about who would be taking over the ‘Star Wars’ series, ever since George Lucas sold the franchise to Disney last year. Rumors ran rampant quickly, with names like Steven Spielberg, Matthew Vaughn, and one that was frequently popping up, was J.J.
Disney CEO Bob Iger Had A Very Good 2012
2012 was a very very good year for Bob Iger. Iger got a 18 percent to his pay package last year that boosted him to $37.1 Million as the company posted record revenue, net income and earnings per share. The Walt Disney Co. also credited Iger’s leadership in the $4.06
White House Responds to ‘Star Wars’ Death Star Petition
In what I believe was a lighthearted moment the White House officially responded to a “We the People” petition to “secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016.” Though the White House has decided against going forward with the Death Star plan, and you can
Director Zack Snyder Developing a Standalone ‘Star Wars’ Film
It looks like the ‘Star Wars’ train is full steam ahead right now. While we’ve heard about the possible new TV series on ABC, and we know that LucasFilm is planning a new trilogy set after ‘Return of the Jedi’, but now it looks like they’re taking a page out
ABC Considering ‘Star Wars’ TV Series
In October, word broke that Disney had acquired LucasFilm, to much shock to the industry and onlookers. Disney and LucasFilm have had a very good working relationship for a long time, so the two merging made sense. With the announcement, we also learned that we would be getting ‘Star Wars:
Star Wars Creator George Lucas and Mellody Hobson Get Engaged
Congratulations to “Star Wars” creator George Lucas for proposing to his girlfriend since 2007 Mellody Hobson. The 68-year-old director/Master Jedi will be wedding the 43-year-old investment firm president Hobson who also serves as chairman of DreamWorks Animation and is a financial contributor to ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Star Wars Weekends 2013 Dates Announced
Set your hyperdrive for the Disney’s Hollywood Studios sector for May and early June, for the 2013 edition of Star Wars Weekends. This year’s Force-filled fun will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17 – June 9, 2013. While details are still being planned, we’re excited to
Last Minute Star Wars Gift Guide – Top 5 Coffee Table Guides and Resource Books
Christmas is rapidly approaching and with life moving as fast as it does you may not have been able to nail down that perfect gift for that Star Wars geek in your life. If that’s the case take note of my TOP 10 Jedi Mouseketeer recommended books – specifically coffee table guides.
