ANAHEIM, CA – AUGUST 15: Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn took part today in “Worlds, Galaxies, and Universes: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios” presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Alan Horn
You would think that the amazing live-action line up they filled us with at the D23 Expo for the first part was enough. But oh, no. They made sure our mind were fully blown by presenting the Lucasfilm Star Wars presentation last. While Director JJ Abrams did keep his promise that there would not be any new footage debuted at D23, we got world changing updates. But first, a glimpse into the Lucasfilm universe.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
JJ is hard at work editing the picture. They are adding in John Williams’ score and JJ stated that he is excited to see everything coming together. He compared listening to Williams play his music on his piano as “like hearing music from the Gods.”
ANAHEIM, CA – AUGUST 15: (L-R) Actors Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley, director J.J. Abrams and actor Harrison Ford of STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS, Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn and The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger took part today in “Worlds, Galaxies, and Universes: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios” presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Oscar Isaac; John Boyega; Lupita Nyong’o; Daisy Ridley; J.J. Abrams; Harrison Ford; Alan Horn; Bob Iger
Cast members Oscar Issac, Daisy Riddley, John Boyega and Lupita (check it you guys, Lupita IS Disney) came out to join JJ and then, Han Solo himself, Harrison Ford came out to a standing ovation and then proclaimed his joy at being a part of Star Wars.
Rogue One
ANAHEIM, CA – AUGUST 15: Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios Alan Horn took part today in “Worlds, Galaxies, and Universes: Live Action at The Walt Disney Studios” presentation at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney) *** Local Caption *** Alan Horn
Gareth Edwards is hard at work shooting and we got to see the first scene of the film shot at a distance on a sandy landscape. We also got to see the first cast image, which stars stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, and Riz Ahmed.
Star Wars: Rogue One..L to R: Actors Riz Ahmed, Diego Luna, Felicity Jones, Jiang Wen and Donnie Yen..Photo Credit: Jonathan Olley..©Lucasfilm 2016
Han Solo Standalone:
Chris Miller and Phil Lord will be directing but not writing the script for the Solo origin film. Lawrence Kasdan and son Jon Kasdan will be scripting. Too early for casting announcements (prediction: Ansel Elgort), or really much else yet.
Episode IX:
Colin Trevorrow will indeed be directing this film, however, with mega hit Jurassic World under his belt it was like DUH.
So, the films kinda were teases and gave us a little look into what the Lucasfilm universe has in the works but, they were slowly creeping up to a BIG, HUGE, MAJOR secret.
THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT
STAR WARS LAND IS HAPPENING! THIS IS NOT A TEST! IT’S REALLY HAPPENING!
Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks Ð Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and DisneyÕs Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating DisneyÕs largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks)
Both Disneyland and Disney World will be getting the 14 acre Star Wars Land addition. This is by far, Disney Theme Parks biggest expansion to date. It will be an authentic transportation to the worlds in a galaxy far, far away. The parks will be made to seem like a pitstop along the way to bigger worlds. Guests will be fully immersed as everything will recreate the world with its native beings and diverse species. The first two E-ticket rides announced will give you the opportunity to pilot the Millennium Falcon, as well as join in on a fight with Storm troopers. Nothing will be out of character and Star Wars fans will be able to join in on the adventure of their lives. Other features of the land will be a Cantina, performers and shops styled to fit into the narrative of that universe that we can finally be apart of.
Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks – Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks
Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disney Parks Ð Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and DisneyÕs Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating DisneyÕs largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks)
At the end of the presentation, we were given D23 Expo exclusive posters for the Jungle Book and The Force Awakens. Star Wars fans were happy to see art by Drew Struzan, who’s designed the special edition covers as well as the prequel posters. Not only that, but the posters revealed John Boyega’s character Finn wielding a LIGHTSABER! That’s right, he has the force!! Han Solo is also being included on the cover, he’s the only one of the returning cast members on it. Fans are speculating this may be because Han will die in the film. Would explain the happiness wouldn’t it though? That Harrision Ford is something.
So, Star Wars fans- what do you think? Did you faint or was that just me?
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