Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020: Postponed Till 2022
Star Wars Celebration 2020 has been cancelled, but will return in August 2022 at the same venue in Anaheim.
RADIO 1138: Episode 73 – It’s Gonna Be All Right
Join James Burns for the latest episode of RADIO 1138, featuring Jedi News literature editor Steve Galloway interviewing BBC presenter David Whiteley. We also wish Rancho Obi-Wan’s Steve Sansweet a very happy 75th birthday and discuss the prospects for Celebration.
Pink Force Day in San Sebastian, Spain Announced for November 2021
November 2021 will feature Pink Force Day in San Sebastian, Spain!
Queen’s Peril Makes Top 5 on New York Times Children’s Best Sellers List
Congratulations to E.K. Johnston as her latest novel, Queen's Peril, enters the New York Times Children's Best Sellers List on the first week of release.
Details For Comic-Con@Home 2020 Revealed
If you've never been able to attend SDCC, this is the year for you.
Disneyland and California Adventure Proposed Reopening on July 17th
Sixty-five years to the date after the historic opening of Disneyland park, Disney are planning to reopen Disneyland and California Adventure on July 17th, 2020.
Farthest From Home Shopping, Sunday June 14th at 8pm BST
Farthest From Home Shopping debuts this Sunday, June 14th at 8pm BST (3pm EST, Midday PST), streaming live from All the Cool Stuff in Fordingbridge.
Virgin Atlantic Flights from UK to Orlando to Resume in July
With a reduction in the number of aircraft, and no 747's as part of their fleet, the leaner Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Orlando, and other destinations, from Heathrow in July.
Official Pix Hayden Christensen Signing Is A Go!
Chris and the team at Official Pix have secured a further signing with Hayden Christensen.
Over 20k Fans Back Campaign to Erect Obi-Wan Kenobi Statue on Ben Nevis
What started out as an April Fools Day joke has resulted in more than 20,000 signatures to a petition calling for the installation of a bronze statue of Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi at the top of Ben Nevis.
Showmasters Auction to Win Kevin Smith Signed Stormtrooper Helmet!
How would you like to win a Kevin Smith signed stormtrooper helmet? Showmasters have one up for auction right now, with bids ending at 7pm on Monday, June 8th, 2020. Here are all the details...
Stay on Target with The Running Stormtrooper for Make A Wish
MyRace has teamed up with Jez Allinson, aka The Running Stormtrooper, to bring you a series of virtual races where you can run to raise money for Make-A-Wish and gain a medal in the process.
The Walt Disney Company Pledges $5 Million to Advance Social Justice
The Walt Disney Company has pledged $5 million to support nonprofit organizations that advance social justice.
Keith Lemon’s Doing’s: Princess Leia Star Wars Box Opening Fing!
Keith Lemon does one of those box opening things with the Hot Toys Sixth Scale Princess Leia in her Bespin outfit.
Exclusive: LEGO Confirm Nebulon-B Frigate & TIE Bomber Could Still Be UCS Sets
LEGO Star Wars Design Director Jens Kronvold Frederiksen and Desig Manager Michael Lee Stockwell confirmed that the EF76 Nebulon-B Escort Frigate and TIE/sa Bomber would still be considered for future UCS sets.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opened One Year Ago at Disneyland
Where has the time gone, it was a year ago that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
RADIO 1138: Episode 72 – Good Company
Join James Burns for the latest episode of RADIO 1138, featuring Jedi News literature editor Steve Galloway, Steve Sansweet & Anne Neumann from Rancho Obi-Wan and Doug Chiang.
Stormtroopers Invade Disney Springs to Ensure Social Distancing Measures are Maintained
Whilst Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge remains closed on both US coasts, First Order Stormtroopers have been redeployed to the recently opened Disney Springs in Orlando to ensure social distancing measures are maintained.
Showmasters Warehouse Clearout Live Star Wars Sale Later Today
Showmasters Star Wars autograph sale at 7pm tonight May 31st (2pm EST, 11am PST) on their pre-order and project page -- happy hunting!
Queen’s Peril Launch Week Events with E.K. Johnston
Queen's Peril by E.K. Johnston is out next week and you can hear/see the author on a series of channels to celebrate the launch.
UK R2-D2 Builders Celebrate 10th Anniversary
Congratulations to all at the UK R2-D2 Builders as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of the club.
Phased Reopening of Walt Disney World Starts July 11th, Disneyland Soon After
Walt Disney World has presented its plans for a phased reopening, and Magic Kingdom and Disney's Animal Kingdom will reopen from July 11th with EPCOT and Hollywood Studios a few days later on July 15th.
Four New Funko Pops Coming Exclusively to GameStop
Funko have announced four new Pops coming to GameStop as part of their Star Wars Gaming Greats series (various Hasbro Black Series figures are also available too).
The LEGO Store at Disney Springs Reopening on May 27th
Following the reopening of Disney Springs last week, LEGO fans will be pleased to know that the Disney Springs store will reopen tomorrow morning at 11am.
Silver Sabers Recognised as British Council for Chinese Martial Arts Member
Silver Sabres Combat Academy have been recognised as a member of British Council for Chinese Martial Arts!
New Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Photos
Bioreconstruct, on Twitter, has shared new aerial photographs of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, including where guests will travel through to get to Galaxy's Edge.
Forbidden Planet and Funko Launch Planet Funko Figures
Forbidden Planet and Funko are teaming up to bring you five exclusive figures, straight from Planet Funko! The range includes two Star Wars Futura Pop! Vinyl Bobbleheads of Boba Fett and Stormtrooper.
Official Pix Ewan McGregor Signing Is A Go!
Chris and the team at Official Pix have secured a further signing with Ewan McGregor.
ACME Memorial Day Sale Now On! Get 25% Off!
Save 25% site wide at ACME Archives through Monday, May 25th at 11:59pm PST using code MEM2020.
Academy Considering Postponing 2021 Oscars
Variety.com are reporting that the 93rd Academy Awards, scheduled for February 2021, may be another casualty of COVID-19 and is likely to be postponed.
Schedule Announced for MercsConline – May 22nd to May 24th
The Mandalorian Mercs Costuming Group have announced the schedule for MercsConline that runs from May 22nd to 24th.
MCM Comic Con Announce Cancellation of Summer 2020 UK Events
The sad, but inevitable news has reached us that MCM Comic Con have cancelled their summer events in the UK.
Josh D’Amaro Named Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
Congratulations to Josh D’Amaro who has been named Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. D'Amaro takes on the role from Bob Chapek who is now the companies CEO.
Vice President Mike Pence to Discuss Theme Park Reopening Plans in Orlando
This Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence will travel to Orlando to meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss Florida’s phased economic reopening, including Walt Disney World and the many theme parks in the area.