VIDEO: The Jedi Returns In This First Teaser Trailer For “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”!
We’ve waited long enough! It’s finally here! Check out the epic first teaser trailer for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”:
Source: Star Wars
First Teaser Poster For “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Looks Very Menacing; Is Luke A Sith?
During The Last Jedi panel at Star Wars Celebration, the first teaser trailer was released but what may be more interesting and telling is this first teaser poster.
I think it is obvious now that the red font in the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” logo is intentional. Similar to “The Empire Strikes Back”, this second chapter of the trilogy looks like it will be the darkest entry. In the poster we see Rey holding the lightsaber of the Jedi, but that is the only sign of the Light Side of The Force that we see in this image. Everything else is red, which represents The Dark Side and The Sith. Luke, Kylo Ren, Rey and even the stars in the sky are covered in red. And if you look closely, you will see that the blue light of Rey’s lightsaber eventually turns red. And come on, Luke really looks evil in this poster and in the trailer he says, “It’s time for The Jedi to end”!
I really feel that this chapter of the Star Wars saga will focus on struggle. I wouldn’t be surprised to learn that Luke went into hiding to protect others from his powers. Luke may have realized that he was more susceptible to The Dark Side after Kylo Ren and The Knights Of Ren murdered his students. He may have been unable to control his rage from the event and felt the darkness within him was out of his control. From the scenes that we have witnessed in The Force Awakens, Kylo has struggled with with The Dark Side. He may have deep regrets from killing his father and he may be struggling with which side of The Force he should be on. We also dont know Rey’s past. Maybe she was left on Jaku for a reason. Maybe Luke fears that she too could turn to The Dark Side. Like his father and his nephew and maybe even Luke himself.
VIDEO: A Look at the Projection Mapping for Happily Ever After, Magic Kingdom’s New Nighttime Spectacle
Disney recently gave us another inside look at the process of creating Happily Ever After, the new nighttime spectacular coming to Magic Kingdom May 12th. In this video, they talk about how the show will use cutting-edge technology involving the state-of the art projection mapping. Projections are just one of the many methods of storytelling being used, in addition to new hand-drawn animation, an original score and the latest in lasers and pyrotechnics. Here is that video below from the Disney Parks Blog:
Happily Ever After will be debuting May 12th at Magic Kingdom.
VIDEO: First Full ‘Star Wars: Battlefront II’ Trailer Shows First Look at Story
Following a teaser that leaked earlier in the week, the full trailer for Star Wars: Battlefront II has officially dropped.
The trailer focuses mainly on the game’s campaign, which seemingly tells the story of a crew from the Galactic Empire fighting the Rebel Alliance after the events of Return of the Jedi.
http://https://youtu.be/Kae-JjbLsgA
Star Wars: Battlefront II is set to release on November 17, 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
VIDEO: Disney Imagineering Shares Behind the Scenes Look at the Making of Star Wars Land at Celebration Orlando
At a panel discussion today at Star Wars Celebration in Orlando entitled Star Wars and Disney Parks: A Galaxy in the Making, creative minds from Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Imagineering discussed their unique partnership and shared additional details about the new galactic lands being created at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Everyone in the room got to experience the excitement and commitment this team is bringing to this project.
Here’s an exclusive look at a video shared at today’s event which gives some insight into this incredible collaboration.
The team shared exciting new details about the story behind this mysterious destination somewhere on the Outer Rim — lying on the edge of the Unknown Regions. The remote village was once a busy crossroads along the old sub-lightspeed trade routes, but the prominence of the outpost has been bypassed with the rise of hyperspace travel. Now home to those who prefer less attention, it has become a thriving port for smugglers, rogue traders and adventurers traveling between the frontier and uncharted space. It’s also a convenient safe-haven for others intent on avoiding the expanding reach of the First Order.
Unusual characters from across the galaxy have landed here, preferring the “no questions asked” environment as well as easy access to exotic supplies and an abundant supply of ready rogues looking to join a crew for their next adventure.
As Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced last month, our Star Wars-themed lands are scheduled to open in 2019.
PHOTO: Star Wars Episode VIII “The Last Jedi” Destination Announced for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue; Artwork Released
Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald announced at Star Wars Celebration Orlando that the previously announced new scene in Star Tours: The Adventures Continue will visiting the planet Crait from Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.
The scene will be added to the attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World sometime in late 2017.
VIDEO: Learn More About Star Wars Land’s Reputation System, Attractions, and More with Full Celebration Orlando Panel
Yesterday, a special panel at Star Wars Celebration Orlando was presented celebrating “Disney Parks and Star Wars – A Galaxy in the Making”. The presentation includes 40 minutes of talk about the Star Wars Land project for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, revealing new details we have not heard before. Learn all about building a reputation, helping bounty hunters, joining the First Order or the Resistance, piloting the Millennium Falcon, and more in the video below:
Due to copyright issues, Disney would not allow us to upload the behind the scenes video they stop to play in the panel, but you can watch it in all of its glory here:
The panel also began with the story of Star Tours and an announcement of a new destination from The Last Jedi, which you can watch below:
The new destination in Star Tours will debut in late 2017. The Star Wars themed land at Disney Parks will open in 2019.
VIDEO: Star Wars Takes Over Rock ‘ N’ Roller Coaster, Rogue One Joins Galactic Spectacular, Rey Appears, and More from Galactic Nights
Star Wars – Galactic Nights took over Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Friday, April 14th, 2017 during Star Wars Celebration Orlando, turning the park into a fanboy’s dream. While we are still formulating a review (as it is expected the event will return), please enjoy our videos of the various festivities:
Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster – Star Wars Edition
Rock ‘N’ Roller Coaster drops Aerosmith and adds the magical musical core of John Williams in this attraction overlay. The ride portion is mostly dark except for some projections of stars, a nice upgrade over the last time this overlay was installed in December 2015 for the premiere of The Force Awakens.
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away adds Rey
Rey from the new Star Wars trilogy joins the cast of this show for one night only.
Imperial March
Darth Vader and the stormtroopers march through Disney’s Hollywood Studios in this event exclusive offering.
Rogue One added to Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
A Rogue One sequence replaces Both in Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. You can see the Both version of the show below this one in case you are wondering what’s missing.
Stars in Cars Celebrity Motorcade
A celebrity motorcade welcomes the stars to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Galactic Nights Epilogue and Lanyard Reveal Moment
Right before the fireworks show, the event is recapped and the guest lanyards come to life with some Disney magic…
The Seventh Sister Reveals Her Face in Jedi Training
Just for this event, the Seventh Sister is turned into a face character in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple.
Planetary Projections
The Chinese Theater is turned into a living canvas as tableaus of Star Wars planets come to life.
Celebrate the Saga
Alright, they can’t all be winners. Witness this strange and almost useless stage show/powerpoint presentation on the history of Star Wars.
Photo-Ops
6 unique photo-ops were offered to guests during this event.
CONFIRMED: Disneyland’s New Fantasmic! Features Scenes for The Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean, Aladdin, and Tangled
Disney today accidentally announced that Fantasmic! at Disneyland will return with new scenes and magic this Summer.
When it returns (expected just before the 4th of July holiday, but may be delayed now), new scenes will include Pirates of the Caribbean, Aladdin, The Lion King, and Tangled characters. Further details on these scenes were not provided as of yet. This was confirmed today in a post by D23.com that has since been taken down for being posted before a formal release was made by Disney Parks.
The Pirates of the Caribbean sequence was first rumored right here at WDWNT.com in August 2016.
VIDEO: Summer of Heroes Ad Brings MARVEL Heroes to Disneyland Resort
Today, Disneyland Resort released a TV spot for the Summer of Heroes event coming this summer to the Disneyland Resort, as well as making notice of the grand opening of the new Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout ride. Marvel’s greatest heroes swing, jump, and roll through Disneyland Resort in the ad, such as Captain America, Black Widow, and even Spider-Man. Take a look at the video right here from the Disneyland Blog:Yeah
Summer of Heroes at Disney California Adventure Park. And the new epic attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT! Begins May 27. pic.twitter.com/yRYhFj3E3A
— Disneyland Resort (@Disneyland) April 17, 2017
Get prepared, Mission Breakout and Summer of Heroes starts May 27th.