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EXCLUSIVE: Samba TV reports that the Live+5 day viewership for the first episode of Disney+/Lucasfilm’s new series Ahsoka drew 1.2M households.

WandaVision, The Mandalorian and Loki are being released in 4K UHD and Blu-ray later this year. This is the first time the Disney+ series’ will be getting the physical disc treatment.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer SPOILER ALERT: This story discusses plot developments in the finale of Marvel Studios’ “Secret Invasion,” currently streaming on Disney+, but maybe that doesn’t really matter to you — and maybe that’s OK.

Even though it was a risk at the time, it’s impossible to imagine anyone other than Robert Downey, Jr. taking on the role of Tony Stark, aka Iron Man, the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Charna Flam Disney+ has released a new trailer for the upcoming “Star Wars” series, “Ahsoka,” providing fans a look at the series’ villain, Grand Admiral Thrawn. It was announced in April at the Star Wars Celebration fan convention, that Lars Mikkelsen would be set to reprise his role as the “Star Wars” villain and embody the character in the live-action series. Thrawn was originally created by author Timothy Zahn as part of a series of 1990s Star Wars novels chronicling the events following 1983’s “Return of the Jedi,” and he quickly became a fan-favorite character. However, after Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, Thrawn’s character was removed from the official “Star Wars” canon. Then in 2016, Dave Filoni revived the character and brought him back into a galaxy far, far away after adding him to the “Star Wars Rebels” animated series. Throughout the show, Mikkelsen voiced the character.

With the new Ahsoka series right around the corner, many Star Wars fans are asking one question. When does this show take place? Star Wars Celebration 2023 officially announced the Ahsoka series and that it would be released in August. The show is set to follow Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren in what has been said to be a continuation of Star Wars Rebels.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter The live-action series “Star Wars: Ahsoka” officially has a premiere date at Disney+. It was previously announced that the show would debut in August, but it is now confirmed it will premiere on Aug. 23. Rosario Dawson stars in the series as Ahsoka Tano, whom she first played in Season 2 of “The Mandalorian” and again in “The Book of Boba Fett.” The official logline states, “Set after the fall of the Empire, ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.” Disney has also released a new TV spot for the series, which can be seen below.

Iron Man director Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr. was initially considered for a different role in the film that kickstarted the Marvel Cinematic Universe.Downey first starred as Iron Man (aka Tony Stark) in the titular 2008 film, and went on to reprise the role in a further nine MCU entries, including two direct sequels to Iron Man (released in 2010 and 2013, respectively).

When you hear the name Tony Stark the actor that comes to mind is Robert Downey Jr. as he played him in the MCU starting with 2008’s Iron Man. However, Downey was not always going to play the billionaire philanthropist and was in talks to play a whole different character.

Playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in the 2008 movie that spawned the Marvel Cinematic Universe not only cemented the comeback of Robert Downey Jr., it also made him one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and highest-paid actors.

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “Change is the only constant in life.” The entertainment sector is no exception to this adage. It’s an industry that has long benefited from advancements in technology that have increasingly enriched the quality of films and programs and have also condensed the filmmaking process across the entire pipeline from pre-production to distribution and exhibition.

The writers strike may bring about a disturbance in the force. The current work stoppage already has disrupted the production of several TV series; Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian may join the last.

Motion picture agent vet Spencer Baumgarten died peacefully at his home Monday evening, Deadline has learned. He was 62.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Scarlett Johansson denied long-standing rumors that they were feuding while co-starring in "Iron Man 2." The "Marriage Story" star made an appearance on the Tuesday episode of Paltrow's "The goop Podcast" during which the two actresses recalled working together on the 2010 superhero movie. In the hit sequel to 2008's "Iron Man," Paltrow, 50, reprised her role as Pepper Potts and Johansson made her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut as Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. "People ask me, 'Is it true that you and Scarlett Johansson didn't get along on "Iron Man?"' " "The Politician" alum said.

“Gooppodcast.“I think you may come back at some point,” Johansson, 38, interjected about her potential return as Pepper Potts in the superhero franchise.Paltrow then joked: “Really? A 64-year-old Pepper Potts? How great.”“One hundred percent, that’s happening. I can see it,” the “Marriage Story” star teased back. “They’re never gonna let you go.

The following contains spoilers from the season 3 finale of Disney+/Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian, episode Chapter 24, “The Return” written by Jon Favreau and directed by Rick Famuyiwa.

season 3 was released a year later, creator Jon Favreau confirmed that a fourth installment in the series was a go. And not only that, but he's «written it already,» he has since revealed.With Chapters 17 through 24 that made up season 3 officially behind us, what's next for the titular bounty hunter played by Pedro Pascal and his newly adopted son, Din Grogu? That all certainly remains a mystery, but here's everything ET knows about the future of and what's to come in season 4. After the season kicked off with Din Djarin in search of the Living Waters and Bo-Katan Kryze (Katee Sackhoff) simmering over her failed plans to reclaim Mandalore, the final few episodes brought the story back around to where things started. «This entire season has been about building up to something bigger and I think that for the fans that have been watching weekly, I think they can sense that episodes seven and eight are the payoff,» Sackhoff told ET. And in the final chapters, a mostly absent Moff Gideon (Giancarlo Esposito) returns in an attempt to prevent the Mandorlians from returning and reclaiming their rightful place on Mandalore.

The Mandalorian has become the flagship Star Wars property in recent years.Created by Jon Favreau, the first live-action Star Wars series follows lone bounty hunter Mando (Pedro Pascal) in his attempts to protect force-sensitive Grogu aka Baby Yoda.The show’s third season debuted this year, which picks up after events in spin-off The Book Of Boba Fett. Compared to the prior two seasons, the third has faced some criticism over bizarre cameos and a lack of direction.Almost certainly.

during an appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” “The prop guy comes to me on the fifth one, and he’s sweating because he’s not telling anyone that I’m breaking them. He’s just shoving them away,” continued the “Breaking Bad” star.“He comes over to me and says, ‘I just want you to know I just have one more. You gotta be careful,'” said Esposito.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh off the conclusion of Amazon’s long-running sci-fi series The Expanse, actor Wes Chatham is heading back to space as the latest addition to Disney+’s live-action Ahsoka series.