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Nick Joseph, Medal Bearer in Star Wars: A New Hope, Has Died
Nick Joseph, who played the medal bearer Arhul Hextrophon in Star Wars: A New Hope, has passed away.
Hayden Christensen Wants to Bring Back Natalie Portman to Star Wars
Whilst at D23, Hayden Christensen was talking about the Star Wars franchise and shared an idea about how to bring back Natalie Portman as Padmé Amidala, Anakin’s lover and Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia’s mother.
Disney Store Reveals September’s Star Wars Droid Factory Astromech
September's Star Wars Droid Factory Astromech, the third in the second series, has been revealed as R2-D2 "D-Squad" from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, with a piece of RX-01, available at Disney Store on September 4th (first Friday of each month) at 8am local time.
Alan Tudyk Inducted as a Disney Legend at D23
At last night's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, K-2SO's Alan Tudyk, who has voiced over 25 Disney animated characters, was inducted as a Disney Legend by Zootopia star Ginnifer Goodwin.
Harrison Ford Honours Bob Iger at Disney Legends Ceremony
At last night's D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Bob Iger was inducted as a Disney Legend, with Harrison Ford attending to honour his friend and colleague, along with additional tributes from Robert Downey Jr. and Ellen Pompeo to the former Disney CEO.
This Weeks Publications – 17th August 2026
Welcome to week 33 of 2026 and our list detailing what new publications to expect from a galaxy far, far away.
The Imagineering Story Season 2 | Official Teaser Trailer
When the world stopped, the dream did not. "The Imagineering Story" from renowned filmmaker Leslie Iwerks will continue on where Season 1 left off, showing an unfiltered look at Walt Disney Imagineering's resurgence on Disney+ in 2028.
Lynn Robertson Bruce Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026
Droid operator Lynn Robertson Bruce, who brought D-O to life in The Rise of Skywalker, is the fourth guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.
In the Name of the Rebellion: Part 2 | Star Wars Rebels S4 E4 | Full Episode | Star Wars Kids
After being separated from Hera and Kana, Ezra and Sabine join the desperate quest of Saw Gerrera to hunt down the Empire's elusive secret super weapon. Stream Star Wars Rebels on Disney+.
Jon Favreau’s ‘Oswald the Lucky Rabbit’ and ‘LION’ Disney+ Shows Get Release Dates
From D23, two new shows from Jon Favreau got release dates; the three-part Oswald the Lucky Rabbit miniseries is coming to Disney+ in February 2027, whilst the four-part documentary series LION comes to the platform this week (August 19th).
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Passes $2 Billion at Worldwide Box Office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has hit $2 billion at the box office in just three weeks. In the US, it has taken $785,831,670 and is tracking to catch Star Wars: The Force Awakens box office record.
Ming-Na Wen to Play Hera in Third Season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Ming-Na Wen is joining the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians as Hera for the show's third season, joining other Star Wars alumni including Charlie Bushnell who plays Luke Castellan and Dafne Keen as Artemis, who both worked together on The Acolyte.
Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Closing at Disneyland Paris
For the past ten years, guests have blasted off into a galaxy far, far away on Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Paris, but the ride will close at the end of 2027 for an extensive refurbishment taking the ride back to its origins.
Harrison Ford’s Likeness Coming to Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent
During D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event more details were revealed about the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World including the ride's name and that Harrison Ford's likeness will feature.
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Fortnite Join Forces in Star Wars: Smugglers Gambit
Announced at D23, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA are connecting to Fortnite in an all-new Star Wars adventure called Smugglers Gambit, now available at no extra cost.
Lee Towersey Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026
Droid builder and operator Lee Towersey, who has worked on numerous Disney Star Wars films and series, is the third guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.
Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 Poster Revealed
In addition to the teaser trailer for the Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 we also got new poster art featuring Ahsoka, a looming portrait of Thrawn, and an array of red silhouettes depicting Sabine Wren, and others.
Josh Lee Attending Thank the Maker – Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 10th Anniversary Event on October 17th
Senior animatronics designer Josh Lee is the eleventh guest confirmed as attending Thank the Maker, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, at St Swithun’s School in Winchester, Hampshire on October 17th, 2026.
Eman Esfandi Teases What’s to Come in Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2
At D23, Ezra Bridger actor Eman Esfandi has teased what's to come in Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2.
Ralph McQuarrie Concept Art Available Now from ACME Archives Direct
ACME Archives Direct are offering Ralph McQuarrie Concept Art for sale, with the paper giclee prints co-released with Bottleneck Gallery and limited to a 250 piece hand-numbered edition of each item, and Giclee on Canvas limited to a 95 piece hand-numbered edition.
Rosario Dawson’s Claire Temple Cameo Cut from Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Ahsoka Tano actress Rosario Dawson has revealed that she reprised her role of Claire Temple of Daredevil in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but her cameo was cut from the film.
Star Wars at D23: Dave Filoni Addresses ‘The Hunt for Ben Solo’ with Jedi Mind Trick Wave
At D23, Variety asked Dave Filoni, co-president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, about 'The Hunt for Ben Solo' and he said "we are not making that picture right now", although he used a Jedi mind trick wave as he answered.
Star Wars Comic Previews: August 19, 2026
An early look inside the pages of the Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics Star Wars titles for release on August 19, 2026.
Stephanie Silva Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026
Actress, creature & suit performer Stephanie Silva, who worked on numerous Disney Star Wars films, is the second guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.
Adam Driver Confirmed as Nathaniel Milbury (Mr. Sinister) in X-Men Reboot, Releasing May 5th, 2028
At D23, Adam Driver was finally confirmed to be playing Nathaniel Milbury (Mr. Sinister) in Marvel's X-Men reboot, alongside Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, Christopher Abbott, Samara Weaving, Inde Navarrette and Maya Boyd, releasing May 5th, 2028.
Star Wars: Starfighter | D23 Footage | E! Online
Dave Filoni, co-president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, brought Star Wars: Starfighter's director Shawn Levy to the stage who then introduced Ryan Gosling, playing Kade Auberon in the film, and they shared footage for those attending.
Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2 | Teaser Trailer | Streaming January 20th on Disney+
Dave Filoni, co-president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm, introduced Rosario Dawson, Eman Esfandi and Hayden Christensen to D23 last night, together revealing the teaser trailer for the second season of Ahsoka, coming to Disney+ on January 20th, 2026.
The Mandalorian and Grogu Die Cut Vinyl Signed by Ludwig Göransson Available at D23
The Mandalorian and Grogu Die-Cut Vinyl Signed by Ludwig Göransson is available to order first exclusively at the Disney Music Booth (Hall B - E13) at D23, and is expected to be available online to all at a later date.
Obi-Wan vs. Darth Maul and Savage Opress | Star Wars: The Clone Wars | Star Wars Kids
After Darth Maul and Savage Opress recruit Hondo Ohnaka's pirates with promises of riches, Obi-Wan must face the brothers alone while Hondo works to win back his pirates. Stream Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Podcast | Available September 2nd on Disney+
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu - Official Podcast, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the theatrical release, will be available to stream on Disney+ from September 2nd, with two episodes (Episode 1: “Growing Up,” and Episode 2: “Bigger & Different”).
Droid Performer Nathan Plant Attending Echo Base Live on October 10th, 2026
Droid performer Nathan Plant, who worked on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story & Solo: A Star Wars Story, is the first guest announced for Look sir, droids! Echo Base Live, Europe's premiere Star Wars collectors event, taking place in Redditch on October 10th, 2026.
Star Wars at D23: Costumes from The Mandalorian and Grogu and Ahsoka Season 2
Those visiting the Lucasfilm pavillion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event are getting to see props and costumes from The Mandalorian and Grogu and Ahsoka Season 2.
