Tag: COVID-19
Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022: Health & Safety Update
Star Wars Celebration have issued up-to-date health and safety guidelines pertaining to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the constant changing situation, and will now allow those that are not vaccinated but test negative to attend the upcoming show.
E3 Expo 2022 to Remain Online Following Ongoing Health Risks Around COVID-19
E3 Expo 2022 was originally planned as an in-person event, but due to the ongoing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic the organisers have taken the decision to make this summers event online-only.
Toy Fair UK 2022 Will Go Ahead As Planned
Since no new COVID restrictions are being mooted for England, the British Toy and Hobby Association has today announced that Toy Fair 2022 will go ahead as planned.
Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett Red Carpet Event Postponed Due to COVID Concerns
COVID-19, the gift that keeps on giving, is responsible for delaying the red carpet premier of Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood from January 4th to February 8th, celebrating the finale rather than the beginning of the show.
MCM Comic Con Give Guidance for Attending London and Birmingham Events
MCM Comic Con have used their Twitter account to remind people attending their upcoming events in London and Birmingham of their Health & Safety guidance.
Funko Skipping New York Comic Con 2021 In-Person, Will Be Hosting Virtual Convention Instead
Funko will be going all-virtual once again for NYCC 2021.
New York Comic Con 2021: Health and Safety Update – August 17
Please read these extremely important COVID-19 safety guidelines for NYCC 2021.
New York Comic Con 2021: Health & Safety Update Announcement Coming August 16
Stay tuned for important COVID-19 safety news if you will be attending NYCC this year.
Two Members of the Crew on Star Wars: Andor Hit with COVID
It is being reported that two members of the crew on Star Wars: Andor have been hit with COVID-19, and it is feared that others may come down with the virus too.
Disneyland Paris Reopening June 17th with Passholder Previews on 15/16th
Disneyland Paris is set to reopen on June 17th, 2021, and as a special thanks to their passholders, Disneyland Paris is extending their Annual Pass validity and holding special previews on June 15/16th.
Star Wars Fan Fun Day: Big News Coming on May 3rd
The awesome Star Wars Fan Fun Day team have some news to share on May 3rd.
Official Announcement: E3 2021 Switching to All-Virtual Event
The 2021 event will be presented virtually as the pandemic continues to take its toll.
Lucasfilm Puts Temporary Hold on Star Wars Licensing for MiLB Theme Nights
Lucasfilm has told #MiLB and #MLB teams that its licensing program for baseball theme nights is "currently on hold," though it "may revisit the decision later this summer."
Disneyland to Reopen from April 30th
Disney CEO Bob Chapek has announced on CNBC that after over a full year of closure, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will return on April 30th, 2021.
Disneyland Can Reopen from April 1st, Waiting for to Disney to Confirm
Following on from the story we ran a few days ago, new California theme park guidelines, part of a refresh of Governor Gavin Newsom’s four-tier Blueprint for a Safer Economy, gives theme parks the ability to reopen from April 1st.
Orange County Case Rate Drop Makes Disneyland Reopening Hopeful for Summer 2021
In Orange County, California, the number of COVID-19 cases have been steadily dropping with the county meeting two out of three metrics needed before it could drop a tier, raising hopes for a summer reopening of Disneyland.
Looks Like E3 2021 In-Person Event is Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The massive video game convention will be altering its course for 2021.
In-Person San Diego Comic-Con 2021 Cancelled, Comic-Con@Home 2021 Announced, Smaller In-Person Event Planned For November
A smaller in-person event is being planned for later this year in November.
Droids Don’t Get Covid, but Humans Do – Anthony Daniels Gets COVID Vaccine
As the world emabrks on the biggest vaccine program ever, Anthony Daniels steps up to get his first COVID vaccine. Take Anthony's advice and get vaccinated when offered, it doesn't just protect you!
Mark Hamill Reads ‘Will You Wear A Mask? I Ask’
Mark Hamill reads "Will You Wear A Mask? I Ask", a rhyming read-aloud picture book for everyone written and ilustrated by Tom Ruegger.
US Toy Sales Surge $3.5bn in 2020, Directly Correlating to COVID-19
Toy sales in the US generated $25.1 billion in 2020, an increase of 16% in 2019, with Star Wars being one of five brands that together accounted for 13% of all toy sales. Building bricks, led by market-leader LEGO, was up by 26%.
Star Wars Fan Fun Day May 2021 Cancelled
For the second year running the Star Wars Fan Fun Day in Burnley, scheduled for May 3rd 2021, is being cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
MCM Comic Con Sets UK Return for Late 2021
MCM Comic Con have announcved the resumption of physical events in the UK in 2021, with MCM London in late October, and MCM Birmingham in mid November.
Toy Fair New York 2021 Cancelled Due to Continuing COVID-19 Pandemic
The 2021 event has been officially cancelled as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreck havoc.
Rancho Obi-Wan Virtual Gala: Full Schedule and Auctions Now Live
Rancho Obi-Wan have shared the full schedule for this weekend's Virtual Gala, as well as the full auction list with over 40 items. Bidding is open now with auctions scheduled to end at staggered times starting at 3:30PM PT on November 21st. Get your tickets now!
Dave Filoni Reminds You to Get Tickets for the Rancho Obi-Wan Virtual Gala
Dave Filoni and Steve Sansweet remind you to get your tickets now for the Rancho Obi-Wan Virtual Gala streaming live this Saturday, November 21st. They have spoken!
C2E2 2021 and Emerald City Comic Con 2021 Will Be Held in December
December of 2021 is gonna be jam-packed with convention action.
Tickets On Sale Now for Rancho Obi-Wan’s Fundraising Virtual Gala
Charities are having a hard time in 2020, and with increased costs comes the need for extra fundraising. As a community we need to help Rancho Obi-Wan, and tickets for their Virtual Gala, on November 21st, are on sale now for just $30 each.
Funko CEO Brian Mariotti Praises Global Teams Amid Challenging 2020
Despite a decrease of 14% in net sales in its third quarter financial, Funko’s CEO Brian Mariotti has praised the efforts of the pop culture specialist’s international teams throughout a challenging 2020.
Pinewood Studios Help to Offer Heathrow Workers Chance to Work in Film Industry
The ScreenSkills programme, in partnership with Pinewood Studios, will help a thousand jobseekers previously employed in the aviation industry at Heathrow airport with the suppprt needed to transfer their skills to film/screen industries.
Disneyland Paris to Close on October 30th Due to Ongoing Pandemic
In order to adhere to the new guidelines issued by French President Emmanuel Macron due to an increase in COVID-19 cases, Disneyland Paris will close its gates again from tomorrow, October 30th, through to at least December 1st.
Toy Fair UK 2021: Cancelled Over COVID-19 Restrictions, Will Return in 2022
The British Toy and Hobby Association has today announced that Toy Fair 2021 has been cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Disneyland President Responds to “Arbitrary” Theme Park Reopening Guidelines
New theme park reopening guidelines have served another blow to the proposed reopening of Disneyland, meaning it will remain closed for the foreseable future and may not open until 2021; Disneyland President Ken Potrock responds.
Rancho Obi-Wan’s Fundraising Gala Goes Virtual on Saturday, November 21st!
As COVID-19 continues to thrwart plans to meet in person, Rancho Obi-Wan has announced plans to host their gala virtually. The first Rancho Obi-Wan Virtual Fundraising Gala will take place on Saturday, November 21st, 2020, with tickets available soon.
Man Who Taught Han Solo to Fly Launches Bid to Save Landmark Truro Cinema
A Cornwall-based film maker, who taught Han Solo actor Alden Ehrenreich how to fly the Millennium Falcon, is behind a bid to secure the future of a much-loved cinema in the Duchy.