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Season Of The Force Begins at Disneyland November 16th, 2015 np

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The Disney Parks Blog has just provided us with an update of new and exciting information regarding Seasons Of The Force, which is the upcoming Star Wars event that will be celebrated at the Disney parks.

From Disney Parks Blog:

At Disney Parks, we’re preparing to celebrate the excitement around all things Star Wars with brand-new themed experiences. Guests in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park in Southern California will soon be able to experience their favorite Star Wars stories when Season of the Force begins November 16. We’ll have opening dates to share for these new Star Wars experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida soon.

Season of the Force at Disneyland park will take guests to a galaxy far, far away with these special experiences:

Star Wars Launch Bay

This new area will offer opportunities to visit with favorite Star Wars characters, special exhibits, peeks at the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens and much more. Here’s a look inside!

Choose Your Destiny with Special Character Experiences

Dark Side – Encounter one of the most iconic villains from Star Wars, Darth Vader.

Light Side – Fly casual at this makeshift Rebel base, and meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.

Explore the Dark and the Light in Themed Galleries

Dark Side Gallery – Get a look at authentic pieces of stormtrooper armor as well as famous Sith lightsabers once wielded by masters of the dark side.

Light Side Gallery – Explore a gallery filled with Rebel flight helmets and lightsabers once wielded by Jedi Knights.

Preview Gallery – See props from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Starship Gallery – Discover models of famous starships and their pilots from throughout the Star Wars saga.

Join the Battle in the Star Wars Game Center – Play the latest games from the Star Wars galaxy, including Disney Infinity 3.0 – featuring park-exclusive Toy Box levels.

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple

Coming in December, experience a twist on the Jedi Training experience when you will encounter new characters and a new villain from the popular Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

This popular attraction will feature a new scene inspired by the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Limited-Time Experiences

Hyperspace Mountain – Climb aboard a reimagined Space Mountain attraction, in which guests will join an X-wing starfighter battle.

Revisit favorite scenes from classic Star Wars films at Tomorrowland Theater.

Try new themed food.

Choose your side during Season of the Force, beginning November 16 at Disneyland park in California. And keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog for dates and details on these new Star Wars experiences coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.

Source: Disney Parks Blog

VIDEO: Preview “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in NEW 360 Degree Experience np

WDWNT on September 3, 2015

Today Facebook announced that they’re rolling out 360-degree videos in their News Feed. The Star Wars Facebook Page was one of the first publishers to take advantage of this new 360 degree experience.Disney and Lucasfilm are proud to debut an exclusive 360 experience from the upcoming movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” that brings fans inside the beloved universe.

Remember to drag and click the video for an immersive experience!

Source: Star Wars Facebook

Rumor: Hayden Christensen May Be In “Star Wars: Episode VIII” np

WDWNT on September 3, 2015

“I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.“ – Obi Wan Kenobi – “Star Wars: A New Hope”

The good news is that right now the following is just a rumor. The bad news is that it even is a rumor.

According to MakingStarWars.com:

“A team in the U.K. are soon heading to the U.S. to begin training Hayden Christensen for a Star Wars: Episode VIII appearance of some sort.”

How possible is this? There is some degree of it being true if you have heard the recent rumors/spoilers and in a way it would make sense to bring back the “Force Ghost Of Anakin Skywalker” or even possibly “Darth Vader” for a few scenes in “Star Wars: Episode VIII”……”if” these rumors are true.

I am going to discuss the recent rumor/possible spoiler that has been going around in the SPOILER section below.

Back in 2012, Disney purchased the “Star Wars” franchise from George Lucas for $4 billion dollars and without a doubt the cover boy for the Star Wars franchise is Darth Vader. Disney always had plans for Vader, either it be through spin off movies taking place after “Revenge Of The Sith”, possible flashback scenes in the New Trilogy, “Star Wars Rebels”, novels, comic books, video games and of course merchandise. Just because Vader died in “Jedi” doesn’t mean he will never be used again.

On to the recent rumors/spoilers! WARNING: Spoilers ahead! The following “could” contain some major spoilers for the “New Star Wars Trilogy”.

SPOILERS:

“I got a bad feeling about this.“ – Han Solo – “Star Wars: A New Hope”

Darth Vader is one of “movies” greatest villains of all times. He is an icon. My personal feeling is that in Hayden Christensen we got a watered down version of Darth Vader in The Prequels that came nowhere close to the great performances by David Prowse and James Earl Jones in The Original Trilogy. Having Hayden Christensen coming back in any form, either Anakin Skywalker or Darth Vader, just doesn’t sound right to me. Let’s get to the rumors.

The newest rumor is that Kylo Ren, the new villain in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”, is obsessed with Darth Vader and is collecting anything that he can that once belonged to Vader. Why is he doing this? He could be doing it because he is not a Sith and is hoping that any of Vader’s relics will lead him to The Dark Side but it possibly could be that he is looking to clone Darth Vader or maybe even resurrect Vader from the dead.

So far we have seen one amazing trailer for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and one prominent image that we see early on is someone holding the previously charred helmet last seen at the end of “Return Of The Jedi”. More than likely the helmet is being held by Kylo Ren. Also through previous rumors, concept art and even the most recent Force Friday toys, it seems that the light saber given to Luke by Obi Wan in “A New Hope” plays a major role in the story. This light saber was last seen in “Empire” after Vader cut Luke’s hand off in Bespin and hasn’t been seen since. Keep in mind that particular light saber was Anakin/Darth Vader’s original light saber.

One thing that we have learned throughout the Star Wars Saga is that anything is possible. A Clone Army can be cloned from the DNA of Boba Fett’s father; Jedi can appear in the form of Force Ghosts after they have died, and some Sith can cheat death. If Disney really does want Darth Vader back, cloning or even resurrection is probably their best option. Is Kylo Ren collecting Vader’s helmet and light saber in order to bring Vader back for good? Kind of reminds me a bit of Holcruxes from “Harry Potter”. With this evidence, it’s definitely not out of question to bring Darth Vader back.

The other possibility is that maybe Hayden Christensen is coming back as a “Force Ghost” to help the new Jedi in the New Trilogy. He did appear as a Force Ghost in The Special Edition of “Return Of The Jedi”. (Not my favorite Force Ghost of Anakin). Many people (including me) were not crazy about Hayden Christensen’s wooden performance as Anakin Skywalker in The Prequels but I think a lot had to do with the direction, the screenplay and something they both have in common, George Lucas. Maybe with a better story and director, Christensen can redeem himself. I would love to see a flashback scene where we get to see Anakin in the Clone Wars just being completely badass and maybe getting a glimpse of his Dark Side that the Jedi never saw.

Right now these are just rumors and speculation. With all rumors, some are true and some are completely made up. “The Force Awakens” comes out in a few months and maybe we will see some clues as to whether this lean towards the truth, or not.

Source: Making Star Wars

RUMOR: Is The “Star Wars” Unaltered Original Trilogy Finally Being Released? np

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The one thing that the many fans of the “Star Wars” Original Trilogy have been hoping to see is the unaltered versions of the “Star Wars” Original Trilogy released on home video. We have heard rumors in the past that either Fox or Disney would be releasing the unaltered versions for years but nothing has come about those rumors.

This week we received some good news from Empire Magazine concerning the unaltered versions of the Original Trilogy. While being interviewed by Empire magazine, director John Landis (“Animal House”) informed them that Disney will be re-releasing the unaltered versions of the Original Trilogy.

Even better news is that according to Landis, his Source is George Lucas:

Back in 1997, George Lucas released the Special Editions of the “Star Wars” Original Trilogy in theaters and ever since then Lucas has been altering the Original Trilogy with each home video release.

There were definite enhancements made to films but there were also scenes that were altered that many fans were not happy with such as Greedo shooting first, Hayden Christensen replacing Sebastian Shaw as Anakin’s force ghost and the infamous Darth Vader “Nooooooo!”. You can still view the unaltered versions of the Original Trilogy but as the years pass it is getting harder to find them since they are only on VHS tape, Laser Discs and even a DVD version was released that was an inferior nonanomorphic version of the Laser Discs.

That this is coming from a respected director and friend of George Lucas is definitely a good sign. But until we hear word from Disney, Lucasfilm and Fox, it’s not official.

Source: Empire, Furious Fanboys

RUMOR: Star Wars Weekends Being Retired, No More Mickey & Friends as Star Wars Characters

WDWNT on September 3, 2015

Star Wars Weekends has been perhaps the most popular annual event in the history of Walt Disney World since it was introduced in 1997, so much so that it became an annual event in the early 2000’s at the then Disney-MGM Studios. Well, after 16 fantastic events, it seems Star Wars Weekends is being shelved in 2016.

Also, don’t expect to see Mickey and friends using the force anytime soon…

With Star Wars Launch Bay opening soon and the Season of the Force launching at both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars will more permanently be permeating the Disney Parks stateside now through the opening of Star Wars land later this decade (construction starts in January on both coasts). With there being permanent Star Wars offerings in the parks outside of Star Tours and Jedi Training Academy, it seems Walt Disney World may elect to shelve Star Wars Weekends, at least for now. It is expected that some seasonal Star Wars offerings will still return around May the 4th annually, but any celebrity shows and involvement are not expected to return anytime soon.

Also rumored, it seems highly likely that Disney characters dressed as Star Wars characters are being retired in merchandise, logos, and meet and greet appearances. The decision was made along the same lines of the retirement of Hyperspace Hoopla a few years back as Disney and Lucasfilm are “re-positioning the brand” leading into the new films. Basically, it’s an image perception concern with Lucasfilm and Disney looking for a more serious tone with the brand.

There may not be any Star Wars Weekends, but Season of the Force is coming in January to Disney Parks

Season of the Force is expected to debut on both coasts in January 2016. The event will host Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Park and a special Star Wars fireworks show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Other offerings, such as the new destination on Star Tours: The Adventures Continue and Star Wars Launch Bay will debut in early December 2015, just ahead of the theatrical release of Episode VII. Again, no celebrity involvement is expected on either coast during Season of the Force.

While we still have confirmation from Disney on the cancellation, it is being strongly rumored at this time. Stay tuned for more information on this story as it develops.

New “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Promotional Art Revealed np

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With less than 4 months left till “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” being released, we can expect to see more and more new images, promotional art and character profiles revealed. A lot of these images come from the Star Wars: Card Trader, which digitally replicates the original Topps Star Wars trading cards from 1977, along with some new cards from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”.

Source: Comic Book Movie; Star Wars: Card Trader; Les Toiles Heroesiques

Fans Awaken For “Force Friday”; First Look At “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Toys np

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Fans Awaken for ‘Force Friday’

More than 3,000 retail locations in the U.S. open at midnight to celebrate new ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ products

Today, merchandise inspired by the highly anticipated new movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens launched at retailers around the globe as ‘Force Friday’ officially got underway. Hot off the heels of the 18+ hour global live unboxing event on YouTube where highlights of the new product range were officially unveiled, the celebration continued as more than 3,000 retail locations in the U.S. opened their doors at midnight for fans to be among the first to discover new Star Wars products.

“We’ve been working closely with the filmmakers to bring the characters and storylines from Star Wars: The Force Awakens to life through an exciting array of products, and we’re thrilled to share them with fans around the world,” said Leslie Ferraro, Co-Chair, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media and President, Disney Consumer Products.

Starting in Sydney and ending at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media hosted an epic global live event to unveil key Star Wars: The Force Awakens products. Fans who tuned in to theStar Wars YouTube page were able to see the following toys unboxed by top digital stars from the Maker Studios network:

Sydney: Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber toy from Hasbro

Tokyo: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Big Figs(31” and 48”) from JAKKS Pacific

Hong Kong: Hot Wheels® Star Wars character car assortment and Escape from Jakku™ Starship playset from Mattel

Seoul: LEGO Star WarsPoe’s X-Wing Fighter™

Paris: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Kylo Ren Lightsaber, a Disney Store exclusive

Madrid: Star Wars Micro Machines First Order Star Destroyer from Hasbro

Berlin: LEGO Star WarsKylo Ren’s Command Shuttle™

London: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Elite Series die-cast figure assortment, a Disney Store exclusive

Rio de Janeiro:Star Wars Black Series 6” figure assortment from Hasbro

‘Good Morning America’ (New York): LEGO Star WarsMillennium Falcon™ and Star Wars BB-8 from Sphero

Toronto: Star Wars Remote Controlled Millennium Falcon Quad and X-Wing Starfighter from Air Hogs, Spin Master

Chicago: Star Wars: The Force AwakensRole Play for kids exclusive to Disney Store

Mexico City: Star Wars First Order Stormtrooper Deluxe NERF Blaster from Hasbro

San Francisco: Star Wars Battle Action Millennium Falcon from Hasbro

Los Angeles: Star Wars: The Force AwakensPoe Dameron’s X-Wing Vehicle from Hasbro

Additionally, fans tuning in to watch ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on ABC were treated to a fun product reveal with Jimmy and his security guard sidekick Guillermo, showcasing Star Wars: The Force Awakens Voice Changing Masks exclusive to Disney Store.

Beyond lightsabers, construction sets, figures and collectibles, fans can find products across a wide variety of categories, including apparel for all members of the family, home décor, lifestyle accessories, books and more. New Star Wars products can be found around the world at mass and specialty retailers, such as Amazon.com, Kohl’s, Target, Toys “R” Us and Walmart, as well as Disney Store and disneystore.com.

Highlights from the merchandise line found in the U.S. include:

– A large collection of exclusive merchandise from Disney Store including role play items, talking action figures and figure play sets, along with themed apparel, tech accessories, mugs, journals and more

– J. Crew apparel for men, women and kids featuring the fan-favorite “Chewie, we’re home” scene of Chewbacca and Han Solo from the Star Wars: The Force Awakens teaser trailer

– A Star Wars collection of Rock & Republic® misses apparel and Mighty Fine juniors apparel offers female fans graphic tees, leggings, sweatshirts, hoodies and dresses available at Kohl’s

– The ultimate Millennium Falcon children’s bed from Pottery Barn Kids, looking like something seen from a galaxy far, far away

– A villainous take on home merchandise featuring new characters from the Dark Side, such as First Order Stormtroopers and Kylo Ren available at JCPenney

To preserve the integrity of key movie moments, an additional wave of products will be released closer to the film’s debut, when fans will be able to find additional items featuring the newest characters, including Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, BB-8 and more. On December 18, a Play Set based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens will become available for Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition, the latest installment of the best-selling “toys-to-life” video game from Disney Interactive.

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Introduces Exclusive “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Merchandise Line np

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With Force Friday upon us, Disney Parks has also released many Star Wars: The Force Awakens items that will be exclusive to the resort destinations, so you may want to save up a few more bucks for your next trip if you’re a Star Wars fan

Open edition pin assortment

BB-8 spinning top toy

Limited release Kylo Ren MagicBand

Limited release Stormtrooper Eachez Vinylmation

Build Your Own Lightsaber now features Kylo Ren pieces

A latex creature from The Force Awakens is available

Jakku sand playset is perfect for the beach

There is a new Droid Factory set featuring characters from the new film

Stormtrooper head bank

There is a play-set that allows you to “force push” First Order forces

Mystery pin set

Plenty of Disney Store products are also available through the Disney Parks

And we leave you with this awesome bb-8 light-up necklace which you will certainly see all over the parks after nightfall.

First Look At “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Premium Collectible Figures From Hot Toys – “Kylo Ren” And “First Order Stormtroopers” np

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Hot Toys has just revealed the first line of 1/6th scale premium collectible figures for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”. The first figures revealed are of Kylo Ren and The First Order Stormtroopers, which will come in two versions, a standard Stormtrooper and a Heavy Gunner Stormtrooper.

Source: Hot Toys Facebook, Superhero Hype

VIDEO: First Look At Star Wars: The Force Awakens “BB-8” App Enabled Droid Toy From Sphero np

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Every kid is going to want this toy this Holiday, so expect this to fly off the shelves when it finally comes out. This miniature version of BB-8 from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” amazingly duplicates almost everything that the real BB-8 can do in “The Force Awakens”. The toy will retail for $150.00 upon release.

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Meet BB-8™ – the app-enabled Droid™ that’s as authentic as it is advanced. BB-8 has something unlike any other robot – an adaptive personality that changes as you play. Based on your interactions, BB-8 will show a range of expressions and even perk up when you give voice commands. Set it to patrol and watch your Droid explore autonomously, make up your own adventure and guide BB-8 yourself, or create and view holographic recordings.

It’s now possible to explore the galaxy with your own trusty Astromech Droid by your side. BB-8 is more than a toy – it’s your companion. Learn more: sphero.com/starwars

Source: Sphero

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Season Of The Force Begins at Disneyland November 16th, 2015 np

Star Wars Launch Bay

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Limited-Time Experiences

VIDEO: Preview “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in NEW 360 Degree Experience np

Rumor: Hayden Christensen May Be In “Star Wars: Episode VIII” np

SPOILERS:

RUMOR: Is The “Star Wars” Unaltered Original Trilogy Finally Being Released? np

RUMOR: Star Wars Weekends Being Retired, No More Mickey & Friends as Star Wars Characters

New “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Promotional Art Revealed np

Fans Awaken For “Force Friday”; First Look At “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Toys np

PHOTOS: Disney Parks Introduces Exclusive “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Merchandise Line np

First Look At “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Premium Collectible Figures From Hot Toys – “Kylo Ren” And “First Order Stormtroopers” np

VIDEO: First Look At Star Wars: The Force Awakens “BB-8” App Enabled Droid Toy From Sphero np

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