‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Gets Surprise Early Digital Release

Star Wars animated series called The Bad Batch is coming soon to Disney+.The new show acts as a spin-off of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch first introduced in the critically acclaimed animated series.Executive produced by Dave Filoni (The Mandalorian, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Athena Portillo, Brad Rau, and Jennifer Corbett, Star Wars: The Bad Batch will see the unique squad of clones – who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army – find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War.Each member of the squad possess a singular exceptional skill which makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.In the new

Lucasfilm's Kathleen Kennedy told ET upon the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. «I think is certainly an indication of some of the ideas that are percolating.

has come to an end, but the Bad Batch's journey is just beginning., a new animated series set in a galaxy far, far away, is coming to Disney+ in 2021, the streamer announced. The series, hailing from executive producer Dave Filoni, follows a squad of elite clones first introduced in a four-episode arc of .Also known as Clone Force 99, the clones who make up the Bad Batch have been genetically enhanced and each possess a singular unique skill.

A new animated “Star Wars” series is imperial marching its way towards the small screen.Disney Plus has issued a series order for “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” a spinoff of the popular “Clone Wars” series, Variety has confirmed.This new show, which is slated to launch on Disney Plus sometime in 2021, hails from Lucasfilm and follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in “Clone Wars”) as they find their way in a rapidly changing galaxy in the immediate aftermath of the Clone War. Members of Bad Batch – a unique squad of clones who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army – each possess a singular exceptional skill which makes them extraordinarily effective soldiers and a formidable crew.

LOS ANGELES — A new animated “Star Wars” series focused on an elite group of clones will debut on Walt Disney Co’s Disney+ streaming service in 2021, the company announced on Monday.

Let’s be honest for a minute—the “Star Wars” franchise is at a crossroads and there’s really no way of knowing what the future holds for the Lucasfilm moneymaker on the big screen. But we do know one thing—fans sure do love what Dave Filoni is doing with the animated “Star Wars” universe.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorDisney+ has ordered the next Lucasfilm animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch with a premiere set for 2021.Clone Wars architect and The Mandalorian EP and director Dave Filoni will return for Bad Batch as EP, alongside Athena Portillo (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels), Brad Rau (Star Wars Rebels, Star Wars Resistance) and Jennifer Corbett (Star Wars Resistance, NCIS) with Carrie Beck (The Mandalorian, Star Wars Rebels) as co-executive producer and Josh Rimes as producer (Star Wars Resistance). Rau is also serving as supervising director with Corbett as head writer.

reports Deadline.The Empire Strikes Back, which is considered to be the best Star Wars film, is the fifth film in the Star Wars Saga and second in the original trilogy; it stars Mark Hamil, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams.The film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry in 2010.The reissuing of the film, as well as several other classical or audience favorite, is a measure that many movie theaters are using to generate income as the coronavirus pandemic rages across the globe.Other films now popular at pop-up drive-ins include “Jaws,” “Ghostbusters” and “Jurassic Park.”The Star Wars Saga globally has made $10.3 billion.

As social distancing becomes the new norm amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, theaters have temporarily darkened their screens, forcing many studios to push back release dates of upcoming films. But some are dropping their newest releases on streaming for at-home quarantine viewing, instead.

Looks like this Britain’s Got Talent act is really enjoying his briefs spell in the limelight…

Bet he wishes he were in a galaxy, far far away right about now.

Mark Hamill brought a new dark side to Wednesday’s episode of the FX series “What We Do in the Shadows.”

"I had a beginning, middle, and end"

Just because you have to wear a face mask in public amid the coronavirus pandemic doesn't mean it can't be a stylish face mask featuring one or more of your favorite Disney characters. While some fans have already made their own masks out of old T-shirts, Disney is now selling face masks featuring Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and classic Disney characters, and Disney says the masks meet all U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines for non-medical face masks.

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Could this Disney recipe become the next viral drink to sweep across the internet during quarantine? Perhaps, especially if everyone's grown tired of their and as we head into week who even knows anymore of isolation. Or perhaps you're just looking for something to pair with the batch of you just whipped up.Enter Bantha Chai, or blue milk chai, which is typically served at Disneyland's Star Wars-themed Galaxy's Edge.

It’s a third week at the top for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as it continues to dominate the UK’s screens.More than doubling the sales of its closest competition, the latest Star Wars chapter easily holds on to its lead as the UK’s biggest film of the week as families and flatmates alike continue to enjoy films at home during lockdown.

It has been confirmed that Taika Waititi will direct a new, original Star Wars movie for theatrical distribution. The Thor: Ragnarok and Hunt For The Wilderpeople helmer will direct the film for Lucasfilm/Disney after directing the season finale of The Mandalorian on Disney+. The Taika Waititi Star Wars film news was posted on StarWars.com on 4th May, the official Star Wars day across the galaxy.

«I came into the film under the impression that that was it.»

Actors John Boyega and Oscar Isaac were forced to take shelter in the midst of shooting Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker after they were caught up in a sandstorm.

Fans across the world celebrated May 4th yesterday, the annual day which celebrates Star Wars following its famous catchphrase "May the force be with you". And one fan, in particular, went the extra mile to celebrate it while in lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic.