Harrison Ford will be putting on his fedora and cracking his whip once again as Disney has announced that Ford will be reprising his iconic role in a fifth “Indiana Jones” movie.
Disney said on Friday that the movie would be produced by its production arm Lucasfilm and released in July 2022, and that “Indy himself, Harrison Ford, will be back to continue his iconic character’s journey.”
The entertainment giant also confirmed the news in an investor presentation, tweeting the movie was currently in “pre-production,” as you can see below:
Lucasfilm is in pre-production on the next installment of Indiana Jones. At the helm is James @Mang0ld, director of Ford v Ferrari, and Indy himself, Harrison Ford, will be back to continue his iconic character’s journey. Adventure arrives July 2022.
In a 2013 interview, Harrison Ford said it was “perfectly appropriate” for him to return as the adventurer .
“We’ve seen the character develop and grow over a period of time and it’s perfectly appropriate and OK for him to come back again with a great movie around him,” he said at the time, stressing that Indiana Jones did not have to be so action-orientated.
Directed by James Mangold, the latest installment, slated for July 2022, will be released on Disney+.
Adidas has released a new line of Star Wars sneakers inspired by Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian and it is strong with the force.
The Mandalorian x adidas Originals collection ranges from $70 to $150 USD and releases on November 4 at the adidas website.
The collection includes designs based on The Mandalorian’s armor, the Darksaber, and, of course, Baby Yoda. As you’ll see in the images below, several of the designs reference key moments from Season 1.
NMD_R1 The Mandalorian Shoes
“Upgrade your armor just like the Mandalorian with these beskar steel Mandalore inspired NMD shoes. Part of Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collection, where iconic adidas silhouettes are transformed into the galaxy’s greatest characters and moments. Designed with silver details and tongue logo, reflecting his durable armor. Inside, see the sockliner show off a special print to celebrate the series.”
The NMD_R1 The Mandalorian Shoes will be available here at adidas for $140.
NMD_R1 The Mandalorian Shoes #2
“The Mandalore is a creed, a way of life when you decide to put the uniform on. A collaboration with Star Wars and Lucasfilm that brings together a collection from Star Wars: The Mandalorian. These NMD_R1 shoes are based on the galaxy’s most formidable bounty hunter, Mando. The heel tab confirms this is the way of life, with a helmet inspired design and all-over armor print.”
The NMD_R1 Mando shoes will be available here at adidas for $120.
ZX 2K Boost Mudhorn Shoes
“The symbolic creature that paved the way, the Mudhorn proved to be a mighty challenge for the Mandalorian. This ZX 2K Boost takes inspiration from the Child and Mandalorian’s epic battle and a story so true to finding the way. Shades of brown, green and speckled print bring these characters together and symbolize the bond between the clan of the two. Made with a unique sockliner that tributes the iconic scene. Bestow the Mudhorn signet, just like Mando with the tongue logo.”
ZX 2K Boost Mudhorn Shoes will be available here at adidas for $150.
Gazelle Darksaber Shoes
“From the Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collection, debuting nine shoes tributed to the galaxy’s greatest characters and moments from the series, see the Gazelle shoes appear as if they are the Darksaber. Making an unexpected return, the Darksaber is a one of a kind black bladed lightsaber. Designed with glowing 3-Stripes that honor the sword. If you know, you know.”
The Gazelle Darksaber shoes will be available here at adidas for $100.
The Child Superstar Shoes
“From Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collection, these Superstar shoes join a collection of nine silhouettes dedicated to the galaxy’s greatest characters and moments. Though 50 years old, the cutest bounty in the galaxy brings curiosity and mystery to the galaxy. Now, not all species or shoes age the same. This Superstar celebrates 50 years of it’s iconic design with inspiration from the most adorable 50 year old you’ll ever see and says “The Child, 50th anniversary” in Aurebesh.”
The Child Superstar shoes will be available here at adidas for $90.
Top Ten The Child Shoes
“As part of Star Wars: The Mandalorian Collection, these Top Ten shoes are transformed into the galaxy’s cutest bounty, the Child. Undoubtedly the most adorable, mysterious and sought after with his new-found force powers. Designed with a suede upper and canvas heel collar, inspired by the Child’s outfit. His picture on the tongue and iconic line “The force is strong with this little one” remind us, just how much of an impact the Child has on everyone that encounters him. Walk a similar path in the Top Ten shoes.”
Top Ten The Child shoes will be available here at adidas for $90.
Top Ten The Child Shoes
“Feel the force as much as the Child does. The Top Ten shoes are all about the galaxy’s cutest and cheekiest creature. Joining the Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™ Collection, debuting nine shoes celebrating the series greatest characters and moments. See the Child’s little face printed on the tongue logo. These shoes are designed with a colorway inspired by it’s favorite place, his pod. Look inside and see a special sockliner print that gives a nod to the starting point of the duo’s journey.”
Top Ten The Child shoes will be available here at adidas for $80.
When Disney+ released ‘The Mandalorian’ last year, there wasn’t much merchandise ready to go due to the level of secrecy surrounding creature affectionately known as ”Baby Yoda,” but as season 2 gets ready to premiere, Mattel has unveiled a new Baby Yoda remote control plush and this is the toy you’re looking for…
Now you can embrace your guardian skills when you assume control of “The Child” from Star Wars: The Mandalorian. The new Mattel Baby Yoda is an animatronic RC toy that is controlled with a wrist strap remote control unit with its joystick and you can also enable a “Follow Me” mode.
The 11 inch toy has the ability to waddle on the ground, turn its head from side to side, look up and down and wiggle its ears, play hide and seek, make sounds, and more as you can see in the video below:
The animatronics aren’t just restricted to Baby Yoda’s head though—his arms can move up and down as he attempts to use the Force, or reach for a control knob to use as a play toy.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian The Child Real Moves Plush is now available for pre-order here at shopDisney for $69.99 and will be available for this fall.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 debuts on Disney+ this Friday, October 30th. During a recent interview, executive producers Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni teased what fans can expect from the upcoming season – including details about Baby Yoda.
“The new season is about introducing a larger story in the world,” Favreau explained. “The stories become less isolated, yet each episode has its own flavor, and hopefully we’re bringing a lot more scope to the show.” Adds Filoni, “Everything gets bigger, the stakes get higher, but also the personal story between the Child and the Mandalorian develops in a way I think people will enjoy.”
The Walt Disney Company’s networks and brands combined to earn a total of 102 nominations for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
The awards will be presented in a two-hour special airing Friday, June 26. Awards will be presented in leading categories during the telecast, with recipients and other special guests appearing from their homes.
Take a look below at the complete list of nominees from across The Walt Disney Company’s portfolio of brands:
WALT DISNEY TELEVISION
ABC
General Hospital (23 nominations)
Outstanding Drama Series
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Finola Hughes
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Maura West
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Steve Burton
Outstanding Performance by a Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Jon Lindstrom
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Tamara Braun
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Rebecca Budig
Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: James Patrick Stuart
Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama Series: Katelyn MacMullen
Outstanding Young Performer in a Drama Series: Eden McCoy
Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series: Michael E. Knight
Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series
Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series
Outstanding Original Song: “North Star”
Outstanding Casting for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama or Digital Series
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama or Digital Drama Series
Outstanding Hair Styling for a Drama Series
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series
The View (8 nominations)
Outstanding Informative Talk Show
Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, Abby Huntsman & Ana Navarro
Outstanding Lighting Direction
Outstanding Technical Team
Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design
Outstanding Hair Styling
Outstanding Makeup
GMA3 Strahan, Sara & Keke (3 nominations)
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: Michael Strahan, Sara Haines & Keke Palmer
Outstanding Directing for a Talk, Entertainment News or Morning Program
Good Morning America (2 nominations)
Outstanding Morning Show
Outstanding Directing for a Talk, Entertainment News or Morning Program
Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade
Outstanding Technical Team
Disney Team of Heroes (ABC)
Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement—Brand Image Campaign—Network or Program
DISNEY JUNIOR
Elena of Avalor (7 nominations)
Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool Animated Program
Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “Never Leave”
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program
The Rocketeer (5 nominations)
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Maurice LaMarche—The Rocketeer
Outstanding Writing Team for a Preschool Animated Program
Outstanding Main Title for an Animated Program
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Preschool Animated Program
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program
Muppet Babies (3 nominations)
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Eric Bauza
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Matt Danner
Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program
Puppy Dog Pals (3 nominations)
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Kevin Michael Richardson
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Preschool Animated Program
Vampirina (2 nominations)
Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series
Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “The Vamp Opera”
Doc McStuffins
Outstanding Preschool Children’s Animated Series
Elena of Avalor: The Magic Within
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
The Lion Guard
Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “As You Move Forward”
Muppet Babies: Play Date
Outstanding Short Format Children’s Program
T.O.T.S.
Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program: Christian Simon
DISNEY CHANNEL
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (7 nominations)
Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program
Outstanding Directing for an Animated Program
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “Waiting in the Wings”
Outstanding Casting for an Animated Series or Special
Outstanding Main Title for an Animated Program
Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program
DuckTales (4 nominations)
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: Paget Brewster
Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program
Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program
Outstanding Sound Editing for an Animated Program
Big City Greens (3 nominations)
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: Marieve Herington
Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program: Chris Houghton
Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program
Big Hero 6 The Series (2 nominations)
Outstanding Writing for an Animated Program
Outstanding Original Song in a Children’s, Young Adult or Animated Program: “Gonna Go Good”
Disney Mickey Mouse (2 nominations)
Outstanding Directing for an Animated Program
Outstanding Editing for an Animated Program
Big City Greens: Green Christmas
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
BUNK’D
Outstanding Children’s or Family Viewing Series
Milo Murphy’s Law
Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
Pup Academy
Outstanding Directing for a Children’s or Young Adult Program
Shook
Outstanding Young Adult Program: Shook
SYNDICATION
Live with Kelly and Ryan (4 nominations)
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: Kelly Ripa & Ryan Seacrest
Outstanding Directing for a Talk, Entertainment News or Morning Program
Outstanding Hair Styling
Tamron Hall (3 nominations)
Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host: Tamron Hall
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling
Outstanding Makeup
HULU
Light as a Feather (6 nominations)
Outstanding Young Adult Program
Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program
Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program: Liana Liberato
Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program: Jordan Rodrigues
Outstanding Principal Performance in a Daytime Program: Brianne Tju
Outstanding Directing for a Children’s or Young Adult Program
The official trailer for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” debuted during halftime of ESPN’s Monday night NFL match up between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.
The two-minute-long trailer took viewers through the many galaxies of the Star Wars universe while focusing on the battle between the light and dark sides of the Force represented in Daisy Ridley’s Rey and Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren.
Take a look below at the trailer below:
The new clip focuses on the looming showdown between the Resistance, personified by the Jedi warrior Rey (Daisy Ridley), and the First Order, led by Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). As in the earlier trailer, Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) is seen riding alongside Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo), and another returning character, the villainous Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), is heard only in voice-over.
The studio has kept the ninth and concluding chapter of the so-called “Skywalker saga” largely under wraps, putting out only an initial trailer in April and then a “Special Look” promo in August that was long on footage previously seen in earlier films.
Actress Keri Russell may be headed to a galaxy far far away as she is reportedly in talks to join Disney and Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: Episode IX.
The actress, who is well-known for playing the title role in Felicity, just wrapped the six seasons of The Americans and has reportedly been cast for an action-oriented role in J.J. Abrams’s Star Wars Episode IX, according to Variety.
Abrams and Lucasfilm execs met with several actresses for the role in the past two months and settled on Russell right before the Fourth of July holiday. Abrams will likely cast two more actors by the time the film begins production at the end of the month.
Star Wars: Episode IX is set to start production this summer ahead of its December 2019 release. The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams is returning to the director’s chair and is already turning to familiar faces to fill new roles in the film.
Abrams and Russell have a long history of working together. They first teamed on The WB drama series Felicity way back in 1998, and then reunited for Mission: Impossible III, which served as Abrams’ feature directorial debut. When Abrams was prepping what would become Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Russell made it clear that she’d do anything to be a part of his take on the Star Wars universe and now it looks like she may get her chance.
Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and Kelly Marie Tran are all expected to reprise their roles as the heroes of the Resistance, facing down the First Order now under the command of Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren. But a full cast list has not yet been confirmed.
Ron Howard will be leaving his mark on a galaxy far far away when “Solo: A Star Wars Story” hits theaters next week, but Howard has worked with Lucasfilm before. Back in 1988, Howard directed the epic fantasy film “Willow” and now he has confirmed that there have actually been discussions on making a sequel to the cult classic.
Nearly three decades to the day later, Howard is talking about the possibility of a sequel and what direction the potential film might go in. Howard reveals that the story for the sequel would focus on the character Elora Danan, the infant that Willow comes across in the original film.
“I don’t want to give away too much, but there is a little talk of Willow. We wouldn’t call it Willow 2, I think it would focus a lot on Elora Danan, although Willow would have to be significantly involved.” Howard told ComicBook.com in a recent interview.
George Lucas produced the film which starred Val Kilmer as the mercenary Madmartigan and Warwick Davis as Willow. Davis played the eponymous lead character and hero: a reluctant farmer who plays a critical role in protecting a special baby from a tyrannical queen who vows to destroy her and take over the world.
In the interview Howard also said that experience informed a lot of his decisions while working on the Han Solo spinoff movie.
“I thought about that movie a lot as I was working on Solo because there are certain scenes, especially around some of the Madmartigan stuff, was reminiscent of a character with that kind of swagger and bravado. And also some of the humor around some of the action in Willow was something I inspired to get into Solo.”
Of course there is no word yet on if these talks will actually lead to film development, but for fans of the film its great news. Howard has teased a Willow sequel in the past, but with the slew of remakes and reboots that Hollywood is seeing it seems like the timing couldn’t be better. The film was anything but a flop as it raked more than $57 million at the box office domestically. It’s a classic 80’s movie and if you haven’t seen it then you should check it out.
For now while we ponder if this fantasy will become a reality, fans can see Howard’s latest film Solo: A Star Wars Story in theaters on May 25th.
It’s been five years since Lucasfilm officially announced that “new spinoff films that will expand the mythos and depths of the Star Wars universe in previously unexplored ways.” Now with the release of “Solo: A Star Wars Story” only a week away, it seems like a great time for some production news about the next movie in the ‘Star Wars Story’ franchise to make its way to the internet.
Last year, Disney CEO Bob Iger positively announced that a third standalone Star Wars film would roll out in 2020. In a newly released production bulletin making its rounds on the internet, Disney’s next spin-off series appears to be called “Obi-Wan: A Star Wars Story,” with a working title of “Joshua Tree.”
The Obi-Wan Movie will not be an origin story though. The synopsis reads as follows: “Obi-Wan is on Tatooine being an elusive hermit and stuff, but secretly watches over an infant Luke Skywalker, whom he delivered to his uncle, Owen. Tensions between the local farmers and a tribe of Sand People — headed by a ruthless war chief — eventually brings Obi outta hiding … and into Jedi kickass mode. Scene.” according to the bulletin.
Stephen Daldry is listed as the director which confirms his involvement which has been rumored from the beginning. Production is set to begin next spring and the movie is shooting in London’s Pinewood Studios, recently used for ‘The Last Jedi.’
After the passing of Carrie Fisher, Star Wars fans were left wondering what would happen to her titular role as Princess Leia and since that time rumors about the possibilities have been swirling around the internet like Midi-chlorians swirl around the galaxy far far away. With the production of Episode IX expected to begin in July, the internet is kicking up rumors again and the word is that Meryl Streep is being considered to replace Carrie Fisher as Leia.
According to Fansided, there are several options being considered on how to handle the loss of the actress and still try to keep her character alive in the Star Wars universe, and the one gaining the most stem is that Meryl Streep is seriously being considered to take over the role.
Fans were devastated after the death of the beloved Star Wars princess. Fortunately all of her scenes in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” had already been completed before she died, but this still left fans and filmmakers wondering what to do next.
There is always the option of adding her in with CGI much like they did in “Rogue One”, but this option doesn’t seem befitting to the actress or the character and Lucasfilm said in a statement, “We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher’s performance as Princess or General Leia Organa.”
A few other options have floated around. Some have suggested a large time jump between “The Last Jedi” and Episode IX and explaining her death in the opening crawl of the film. Others propose ending her story in a Star Wars canon novel or killing Leia on-screen without actually showing her close enough to tell it’s not her.
Truthfully there is no right answer as we all know that Carrie Fisher is irreplaceable, but if the rumors prove true, Meryl Streep could be the next best choice as the two became close friends on the set of “Postcard From The Edge”. The screenplay, by Carrie Fisher, is based on her 1987 semi-autobiographical novel of the same title about her growing as the daughter of the famous actress Debbie Reynolds. Meryl Streep actually played the role of Suzanne Vale who was based on the real-life Fisher.
“Star Wars: Episode IX” is expected in theaters on December 20, 2019, but like all rumors we will just have to wait and see. What we know for now is that Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy wanted a prominent role for Leia in Episode IX and with Fisher and Streep’s close friendship and history there probably isn’t a better choice out there if they were going to go the route of replacing her.
Would you want to see Leia’s role recast and do you think Streep is the right person for the job? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss set to write and produce a new “Star Wars” series of films, Disney announced on Tuesday. The creative duo is going from Winterfell to a galaxy far, far away.
With Star Wars: Episode IX set to cap the trilogy of trilogies and Game of Thrones approaches its 2019 conclusion, the timing is right for both parties. While no one has ruled out future films continuing the main Star Wars storyline in the future, it’s clear that Disney and Lucasfilm plan on taking the franchise into a multitude of new territories.
These new films will be separate from both the episodic Skywalker saga and the recently-announced trilogy being developed by Rian Johnson, writer-director of Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
“David and Dan are some of the best storytellers working today,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm. “Their command of complex characters, depth of story and richness of mythology will break new ground and boldly push Star Wars in ways I find incredibly exciting.”
“In the summer of 1977 we traveled to a galaxy far, far away, and we’ve been dreaming of it ever since,” Benioff and Weiss said in a joint statement. “We are honored by the opportunity, a little terrified by the responsibility, and so excited to get started as soon as the final season of Game of Thrones is complete.”
Disney acquired Lucasfilm for more than $4 billion in 2012. From that moment the studio has been exploring every avenue to expand the famous far way galaxy to get the largest return on their investment. They immediately delved into a new trilogy that brings together familiar characters with new ones. The studio also started standalone spinoff films such as Rogue One and the upcoming Solo, a peek at Han Solo’s younger days.
Lucasfilm and Disney did not give release dates for the new films but joked that there “have (thankfully) been no sightings of White Walkers around Lucasfilm.”
