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2014 Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios – Celebrity Lineup Announced

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Oh boy, this is literally the biggest Star Wars Weekends yet. Disney just released the celebrity lineups for Star Wars Weekends at Disney Hollywood Studios for 2014. Hosts James Arnold Taylor and Ashley Eckstein will appear during all five weekends and the following talent will appear weekend by weekend (subject to change, of course).

Weekend I: May 16-18

  • Ahmed Best: Jar Jar Binks (Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace; Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones; Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Peter Mayhew: Chewbacca (Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith; Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope; Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back; Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi; Star Wars: The Clone Wars)
  • Vanessa Marshall: Hera Syndulla (Star Wars Rebels)

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Star Wars Rebels – New Clip

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Star Wars Rebels is the first real attempt at a new story set in the Star Wars Universe since Disney took the reigns of the property from George Lucas. And now we get our first look at the series via this clip revealed at WonderCon this last week. The short preview clip features an introduction from voice actress Vanessa Marshall and an exciting sequence from the upcoming animated series.

In the clip, Hera, captain of the Ghost, pilots her starship during a battle with two TIE fighters. A droid named Chopper delivers a message from the Jedi Kanan, currently engaging the TIEs in the top turret. The Jedi is apparently displeased with Hera’s maneuvering. In response, she takes matters into her own hands.

I love the antics of Chopper the droid. Star Wars Rebels is coming to Disney XD later this year.

Also new from Star Wars Rebels this week is a short video interview with Star Wars composer Kevin Kiner.

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Around The Galaxy: Star Wars News Update

Things are still pretty tight lipped when it comes to the new movies but there have been a couple of news bits. First off, Disney Studios chairman, Alan Horn revealed that shooting has already begun on Episode VII. The production is reportedly in Morocco, where… Read More »Around The Galaxy: Star Wars News Update

Red Five – Star Wars Merchandise Find

Looking for the perfect t-shirt to wear to Star Wars Weekends? Go no further, “Red Five” by Obvian is a recent t-shirt of the day over on Tee Fury. I like it because it’s not immediately obvious there’s a Star Wars theme, but when you… Read More »Red Five – Star Wars Merchandise Find

How The Lightsaber Came to Star Wars

Who hasn’t dreamed of being a Jedi Knight with their own special powers and laser sword? There’s a new mini-documentary from Star Wars on the birth of the lightsaber, one of the coolest weapons ever conceived in film. Star Wars creator George Lucas, actor Mark… Read More »How The Lightsaber Came to Star Wars

Meet the Characters from Disney’s Upcoming Star Wars: Rebels Animated Series

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Star Wars: Rebels is a new animated series from Disney and Lucasfilm, and it creates a new world of stories and characters in the time between the films Star Wars: Episode III and IV.

To introduce viewers to the show, several individual character videos have been released showing the story behind each character and how they will be brought to life on screen.

Among the characters in this series is the street-smart teen hero center of the show, Ezra (voiced by Taylor Gray), who finds out the Force is strong within him:

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Luke Skywalker, AKA Mark Hamill, confirmed for Star Wars Weekends June 6-8

Big news on the intergalactic newswire today. Luke Skywalker, aka actor Mark Hamill, will be making his first ever appearance at a Disney Star Wars Weekends event. He’ll be one of the celebrity guests on June 6-8. Celebrity guests appear daily in the “Legends of… Read More »Luke Skywalker, AKA Mark Hamill, confirmed for Star Wars Weekends June 6-8

30 Years Into The Future In A Galaxy Far, Far Away

While my wife jumps for joy at the announcement of pre-production work commencing on Pixar’s “The Incredibles 2”, I’m excited to see a teaser synopsis for “Star Wars Episode VII” (though I’m excited for another trip to Metroville as well). After confirming that the new… Read More »30 Years Into The Future In A Galaxy Far, Far Away