STARZ RELEASES INSIDE LOOK VIDEO OF “ASH VS EVIL DEAD”

 

Beverly Hills, Calif., August 25, 2015 – STARZ today released a new inside look video into the world of the highly anticipated Original series “Ash vs Evil Dead” (premiering on Saturday, October 31 at 9 PM ET/PT).  This comes on the heels of the official red-band trailer that was digitally released this weekend and features never-before-seen scenes.

The 10-episode first season of the half-hour series is executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Bruce Campbell, the original filmmakers, and Craig DiGregorio who serves as executive producer and showrunner. “Ash vs Evil Dead,” is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror film The Evil Dead. 

Star Wars Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper Meisho Movie Realization Action Figure

Pre-order Tamashii Nations Star Wars Teppo Ashigaru Sandtrooper Meisho Movie Realization action figure HERE for $89.99.

The Sandtrooper version comes with two gun powder type rifles and a Japanese katana sword ready for battle. The special backpack is designed with meticulous detail and finished with a rusty look. Flexible material makes it a breeze to pose the Sandtrooper holding a firearm. The set includes 6 interchangeable hands, small and large blaster rifles, Japanese katana set, and backpack.

Disney Frozen Fever Elsa and Anna POP! Vinyl Figures

Funko announced new Disney Frozen Fever Elsa and Anna POP! Vinyl Figures. They both come with 3 cute Snowglies. You can pre-order these Here and Here from our friends at Entertainment Earth for $9.99 each. These are scheduled to arrive in October.

Gordos Announces Pre-order for One-Eyed Willy Plush

Gordos announced that One-Eyed Willy will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, August 26th in their store HERE for $20. Only 300 will be available for pre-order. One-Eyed Willy comes unboxed and will come with a Goonies/Gordos hang tag. One-Eyed Willy will be shipped in late October / Early November but you will get it in time for Christmas. These are really cute. Chunk and Sloth are still available to purchase for $25 each.

Target Launches Star Wars "Share the Force" Memory Collection

In anticipation of “Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens,” Target has announced the launch of “Share the Force” (ShareTheForce.Target.com), the first digital collection of Star Wars memories.  The collection, which will include celebrity fans Minka Kelly, Chris Hardwick and Bobby Moynihan, will go on to be archived at Lucasfilm – becoming an everlasting example of how we’re all connected by the force.  Until now, no one has attempted to collect and capture memories from the 147 million Star Wars fans throughout the world, and Target is introducing a unique program to unite these generations of fans in a way that only Target can do.

Available Now! LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom is now available on Blu-ray/DVD.

Mondo to Release TMNT - 1/6 Scale Leonardo Figure, Poster and Pins

Mondo announced that they will be opening pre-orders for their Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1/6 Scale Leonardo Figure on Thursday, August 27th on their website.

New Clip from LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom

“LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom” arrives Tuesday, August 25 as a Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Comicave IRON MAN Super Alloy 1/12 Scale "Shotgun" Figure Debuts From Bluefin Distribution

Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan, Hong Kong and more nnounces the release of the Iron Man Mark XL “Shotgun” Super Alloy 1/12 Scale figure from Comicave Studios.

Straight out of the blockbuster action film, Iron Man 3, the Mark 40 variant, also known by its moniker, "Shotgun,” is a hyper-velocity traveling suit and was one a new generation of Iron Man armored suits created by Tony Stark for the Iron Legion. The suit received its nickname, "Shotgun," for the explosive sonic boom it creates when breaking the sound barrier in flight.

The Comicave Super Alloy 1/12 Scale Shotgun from Iron Man 3 is a fully articulated, 6 inch tall figurine with interchangeable accessories, and LED light features in the eyes and chest. A Hyper Velocity Traveling Suit, the Mark XL (40) is currently the fastest suit of the Iron Legion, and can reach speeds in excess of Mach 5. MSRP: $140.00

Star Trek: The Cruise Voyage Set For January 2017 with William Shatner and more...

Entertainment Cruise Productions, LLC today announced the launch of Star Trek: The Cruise, an immersive Star Trek experience for 2,200 fans, set to sail in January 2017.

 

As part of the 50^th anniversary celebration of the iconic franchise, the first authorized cruise under license by CBS Consumer Products will offer fans the opportunity to engage with the global science-fiction phenomenon’s past, present and future universe. 

 

William Shatner, who portrayed the iconic James T. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series, will be on board to socialize with fans and lead the celebration.

Help Bruce Campbell fund The Last Fan Standing

Last Fan Standing is the ultimate trivia contest that pits fans against fans and tests their knowledge on horror, sci-fi, fantasy and superheroes - you know, the stuff we really care about, in order to become ruler of fandom. Four fans enter, but only one fan leaves with the title of Last Fan Standing.

Season 2 starts this fall and they will be at various Wizard World shows but need your help and have launched a crowdfunding project on Kickstarter. Last Fan Standing is hosted by none other than the chainsaw wielding, shotgun toting master of wit, Bruce Campbell. Coming off the success of Burn Notice (‘13), the Evil Dead star has a TV show on Starz set to premiere later this year, and now, he’s hosting his new take on the game show: Last Fan Standing. 

Go HERE for more information and to pledge!

First Ever Cosplay & Prop Making National Championships at Stan Lee's Comikaze 2015

Who will take home the title of COSPLAY NATIONAL CHAMPION?  

Get ready for the biggest, boldest, and best Cosplay event anywhere!   Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo is thrilled to launch the Cosplay National Championships!  For the first time ever, fans will transform into their favorite heroes to compete for more than $10,000 in cash, prizes and the title of National Champion – and you can be part of all the excitement!  The Hot Topic Main Stage is the place to be on Halloween as the Comikaze Cosplay National Championships makes cosplay history!

There’s three categories to compete in:

• Master
• Journeyman (no professionals)
• Junior (ages 13-17

Who will take home the title of PROP MAKING NATIONAL CHAMPION?

This a major opportunity to show off your artistry and craftsmanship while competing for the title of Prop Making National Champion. Held all weekend long, the Prop Making Championships culminates on Sunday, November 1st when the PROP MAKING NATIONAL CHAMPION will be announced.

You can purchase tickets to Comikaze HERE.

BattleTails Now Available on iOS

BattleTails is now available on iOS HERE. This will be available on Android soon. We were lucky enough to be a part of the beta testing for this game. For those that know the art of Huck Gee or collect his designer and custom toys know that he's been working on this game for quite a while. You can easily tell these are his characters and great story line as well.

There was no technical problems that we encountered playing the game. The only problem was trying to defeat the bad guys lol. It takes some time with practicing to time your attacks right and using the right type of army to defeat the enemy. It's Fun and It's Free so go try it out for yourself!

Woot Bear Presents Vive La Lolligag! Vinyl Doll Release & Custom Group Show This Saturday!

This Saturday, Woot Bear presents the Vive La Lolligag! Vinyl Doll Release and Custom Group Show. Opening reception is 6-9pm.

Entertainment Earth Exclusive Living Dead Dolls The Flying Monkeys of Oz 3-Pack

Pre-Order Entertainment Earth's exclusive Mezco Living Dead Dolls The Flying Monkeys of Oz 3-Pack HERE for $34.99. Scheduled to arrive January 2016.

Multiverse Studio Releases Ninja Gaiden 3 Ayane Close-up 3D Images

Multiverse Studio Releases Ninja Gaiden® 3 Ayane Premium Quality Resin Statue 3D Images

Iconic Video-game Ninja Collectible Releasing 4th Quarter 2015

LOS ANGELES, Calif., (August 20th, 2015) – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. revealed today the licensor approved 3D images of the Ninja Gaiden® 3 Ayane Premium Quality Resin Statue.

The statue features Ayane in her flowing butterfly motif, ready to engage in a campaign against the Black Spider Clan.

The Phantom, Holiday Dancing Groot and Agent Coulson with Lola POP! Vinyl Announced

Funko announced 3 new POP! Vinyl coming to a retailer near you. First up is the Agents of SHIELD Director Coulson with Lola POP! Rides which will be hitting stores in October for $24.99. You can pre-order this right now from our friends at Entertainment Earth HERE.

Ninja Gaiden 3: Ryu Hayabusa Exclusive Versions

MULTIVERSE STUDIO ANNOUNCES NINJA GAIDEN® 3: RYU HAYABUSA PAX PRIME 2015 EXCLUSIVES

Available at PAX Prime 2015 at the ThinkGeek booth, Sky9

 
LOS ANGELES, Calif., – Leading toy manufacturer Multiverse Studio Inc. revealed today that two new exclusive variants of the critically acclaimed Ninja Gaiden® 3 Ryu Hayabusa statue will be available exclusively from ThinkGeek. Visit the ThinkGeek booth at PAX Prime 2015 (Booth Sky9) to get your limited edition Ryu Hayabusa Bludgeoning variant and Retro Blue variant.

Each variant statue is limited to 100 pieces.

PAX Prime 2015 is happening August 28th through August 31st, 2015 in Seattle Washington.

AMC Releases The Worldwide Exclusive of the First Three Minutes of "Fear The Walking Dead" on Facebook

LIVE TODAY: AMC RELEASES THE WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVE OF THE FIRST THREE MINUTES OF THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED OF “FEAR THE WALKING DEAD” ON FACEBOOK

 EXTENDED 90-MINUTE SERIES PREMIERE LAUNCHES THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 23^RD AT 9PM ET/PT 

AMC has released the first three minutes of the highly anticipated premiere episode of “Fear The Walking Dead,” to include the never-before-seen title sequence exclusively on Facebook.Fans.  Viewers can visit the AMC, Fear The Walking Dead (domestic and global) or The Walking Dead Facebook pages to check out this exciting exclusive.

Visit the links below to check out the worldwide exclusive sneak peek of “Fear The Walking Dead”: 
https://www.facebook.com/FearTWD/videos/1480203318964446/?permPage=1
https://www.facebook.com/FearTWD

Official Hashtag: #FearBeginsHere

RELEASE THE mini SQUADTS! - GOHST s001.50

GOHST S001.50 - Edition of 200 to be released Monday, August 24th at Noon Central Time HERE for $40. $20 Worldwide shipping. Orders of 2-3 pieces will receive $25 flat rate shipping. 

 3.5" vinyl, cloth and ABS - Includes: 2 sets of arms, shotty, machete, hoodie and removable helmet.

Super7 x Cometdebris Zombie Imp Release

Cometdebris will be releasing is Super7 collaboration figure Zombie Imp from the Snakes of Infinity line on August 22nd at 9PM in his store HERE for $50. Cast in green and black marbled vinyl. Handpainted at Cometdebris HQ.

STARZ Releases ‘Kick-Ash’ New Key Art for “Ash vs Evil Dead”

“Ash vs Evil Dead” is the long-awaited follow-up to the classic horror films The Evil Dead.  The 10-episode half-hour series is executive produced by Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, the original filmmakers, and Craig DiGregorio who serves as executive producer and showrunner. 

Gotham POP! Vinyl Figures

As we get ready for Gotham Season 2, Funko will be releasing Gotham POP! Vinyl Figures featuring Bruce Wayne, James Gordon, Fish Mooney, Harvey Bullock, Oswald Cobblepot and Selina Kyle. These will be released in October for $9.99 each.

Secret Wars Micro Bobbles Series 1

Gentle Giant Ltd has up for pre-order their Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars Micro Bobbles Series 1. These are 2.5" tall bobble head mini figures. You can pre-order a set of 4 HERE for $11.96 or 12-piece assorted case HERE for $33.

The 4 Piece Set includes:
• Spider-man
• Wolverine
• Hobgoblin
• Black Costume Spider-man

These will be available to purchase individually this Fall at select Walgreens and Barnes & Nobles stores. 

Once Upon A Time POP! Vinyl Figures

Once Upon A Time POP! Vinyl Figures are scheduled to arrive in October. Couldn't get the exclusive SDCC 2015 Regina POP!? Here's your chance to get Regina, Captain Hook, Emma Swan, Prince Charming, Rumplestiltskin and Snow White for $9.99 each.

Inside the September PREVIEWS!

The September edition of Diamond Comic Distributors’ monthly PREVIEWS catalog arrives in comic shops, hobby stores, and other specialty outlets on August 26th and features comic books, graphic novels, toys, and other pop culture merchandise scheduled to go on sale beginning November 2015.

ON OUR FRONT COVER: Frank Miller is joined by Brian Azzarello, Andy Kubert, and Klaus Janson for Dark Knight III: The Master Race, the final chapter in his epic Batman saga.

ON OUR BACK COVER: Based on Activision's best-selling video game series, Dark Horse Comics introduces readers to the future of warfare in Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

New Items On Sale Today from DST - BTTF Monopoly, Minimates, Batman, Hulk and more...

DST announced what new products will be hitting your local comic shops this week. More info below:

Back to the Future Monopoly Board Game

Want to travel from 2015 to 1985 to 1955 to 1885 in the comfort of your own home? Well, now you can! This fully licensed Back to the Future Monopoly board game provides hors of fun as you collect locations and time-hop through the world of the BTTF trilogy! The game board features all-new properties taken straight from the films, including Café ’80s and Doc’s Mansion, plus you get new “Chance” and Community Chest” cards, and new die-cast metal game pieces of the time machine, Einstein the dog, the cowboy hat, the futuristic sneaker, the hoverboard and the famous Hill Valley clock! Game comes packaged in a full-color box resembling a case of plutonium. (Item #JUL152198, SRP: $39.99)http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/back-to-the-future-monopoly-board-game

Napoleon Dynamite POP! Vinyl Figures

Get your Napoleon Dynamite POP! Vinyl Figures! Napoleon, Pedro, Deb, Kip and Uncle Rico will be available in September for $9.99 each.

Funko POP! Home Ceramic Mugs + Salt & Pepper Shakers

Funko recently announced their POP! Home line which offers Ceramic Mugs and Salt & Pepper Shakers. The first ones announced are a bunch of Super Heroes. For the POP! Ceramic Mugs - Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man and Spider-Man are the first ones to be released for $9.99 each. For the Salt & Pepper Shakers the two sets announced are Captain America / Iron Man and Spider-Man / Black Suit Spider-Man which will be $14.99 each. All of these are scheduled to be released in November just in time for Christmas.

New DC, Marvel, Walking Dead and Muppet Items from DST Coming This Winter!

Coming this Winter, DST has new offerings from Aliens, the Batman TV show, the DC Animated universe, Ghostbusters, Godzilla, iZombie, Marvel Comics, Predator, Star Trek, TMNT, The Walking Dead, The Muppets, and Star Trek! Read on for more details, and pre-order at your local comic shop!

Aliens Warrior Alien Ceramic Cookie Jar

A Diamond Select Toys Release! Cookie thieves mostly come out at night, mostly, so make sure your cookies are safe with this detailed ceramic cookie jar in the shape of a ferocious Alien Warrior from the sci-fi classic Aliens! Even if it doesn’t instantly send thieves running from the room, no one will dare lift the jar’s removable skullcap to get at the sweet, sweet cookies inside – there are way too many nasty things inside a xenomorph to take the risk! This approximately 12” tall cookie jar comes packaged in a full-color box. Sculpted by Paul Harding! (Item #AUG152314, SRP: $44.99)

"Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem" Available Now + 2 New Clips

Halloween comes early as “Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem” hits the street today (August 18) on Blu-ray Combo Pack, DVD and Digital HD from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment.

Skylanders Battlecast

SKYLANDERS, LEADER OF THE TOYS-TO-LIFE CATEGORY,

 BRINGS CARDS TO LIFE WITH SKYLANDERS BATTLECAST  

 

Skylanders Delivers Brand-New Adventure with

Free-to-Play Mobile Card Battle Game

 

Tsum Tsum Figures from Jakks Pacific

Jakks Pacific was at D23 Expo and had their booth space divided into various sections and these cute Tsum Tsum figures got our attention. We don't collect a lot of plush collectibles so these are right up our alley. Shown were 2 different types of packaging either small pack (3) or the large pack (9). The larger pack comes with a mystery Tsum Tsum that's hidden behind the question mark. To see more of Series 1 that were on display or to check out pics from D23 Expo go HERE.

Jakks Pacific Hulk Smash RC at D23 Expo 2015

D23 Expo 2015 Recap

Buzz Lightyear Macy's Parade Balloon Greets D23 Expo Attendees at the front of the Anaheim Convention Center.

We attended D23 Expo this year on Friday the first day of the show as fans/attendees and not as media/press so our coverage is very lite since we didn't have a lot of time and wanted to do as much as we could with the time that we had.

StocktonCon Pics

Here's a few pictures from Stocktoncon that was held a couple of weeks ago. 

New Clip from LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is distributing (as Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD) “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom” on August 25. Available now on Digital HD.

The “LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes - Justice League: Attack of the Legion of Doom" clip features Lex Luthor (voiced by John DiMaggio) hatching the first part of his diabolical plan -- to create a villains version of the Justice League. To do so, Luthor, along with guest judges Black Manta (Kevin Michael Richardson) & Sinestro (Mark Hamill), hosts "tryouts" for the Legion of Doom -- with all your favorite DC villains auditioning to join the team.

New Clip from Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem

Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is distributing (as Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD) “Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem” on August 18. This is available now on Digital HD. 

The “Batman Unlimited: Monster Mayhem” clip features Batman, Red Robin, Nightwing and Green Arrow in hot pursuit of a few unwelcome treat-or-treaters in Gotham City on Halloween night -- Solomon Grundy and Silver Banshee. Roger Craig Smith provides the voice of Batman, alongside Yuri Lowenthal (Red Robin), Will Friedle (Nightwing) and Green Arrow (Chris Diamantopoulos). Fred Tatasciore (Grundy) and Kari Wuhrer (Banshee) voice the villains.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announces New Lands, Entertainment and Experiences at D23 EXPO 2015

Star Wars, Toy Story Land, Pandora – The World of AVATAR, Soarin’ and Iron Man among new experiences coming for guests

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2015) – Today, Disney announced a line-up of new attractions and entertainment coming to its theme parks around the world during the D23 EXPO 2015 in Anaheim, Calif. 

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek gave 7,500 lucky fans a behind-the-scenes look at what’s to come.  He was joined by Imagineers working on these projects as well as legendary filmmakers James Cameron and Jon Landau who shared new details about Pandora – The World of AVATAR including the names of the land and E-ticket attraction – AVATAR Flight of Passage.  Fans also got a chance to see Marvel legend Stan Lee in a cameo appearance where he posed as an unsuspecting fan during Iron Man’s dramatic entrance. 

DISNEY LAUNCHES KINDNESS CAMPAIGN IN CELEBRATION OF CINDERELLA BLU-RAY RELEASE

In Celebration of the Digital HD and Blu-ray™ Release of “Cinderella,”

Disney Launches THE “A Million Words of Kindness” Campaign

BURBANK, CA, August 15, 2015 – In celebration of the Digital HD and Blu-ray™ release of Disney’s “Cinderella” on September 15, 2015, Walt Disney Studios is proud to announce the “A Million Words of Kindness” Campaign, launched on August 15, 2015. Inspired by the spirit of Cinderella, this online initiative invites fans everywhere to pledge their commitment to be courageous and kind in the hopes of achieving “A Million Words of Kindness” in time for World Kindness Day on November 13^th, 2015.

In the film “Cinderella,” Ella is told by her mother, “Where there is kindness, there is goodness; and where there is goodness, there is magic.” Now families everywhere can create this magic themselves by submitting words of courage and kindness at www.cinderellakindness.com, using the hashtags #Cinderella and #bekind or the handle @Cinderellamovie. These kind words and their entrant’s names will then appear on the site’s interactive “Kindness Wall.”

To join the “A Million Words of Kindness” Campaign, visit www.cinderellakindness.com and use your words to help make the world a kinder, more magical place!

STAR WARS COMES TO CHASE DISNEY VISA CREDIT CARDS

STAR WARS^TM COMES TO CHASE DISNEY VISA^® CREDIT CARDS

STAR WARS CARD DESIGNS AND CARDMEMBER-EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS

MEET ‘N’ GREETS – A FIRST EVER FOR DISNEY

Chase’s new Disney Visa Credit Card Designs Feature Classic STAR WARS Characters:

Darth Vader, Yoda and R2-D2 with C-3PO

WILMINGTON, Del. – August 15, 2015 – Marking the first Star Wars brand collaboration for a credit card for The Walt Disney Company [NYSE: DIS], Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. [NYSE: JPM] and Disney, are putting The Force in Cardmembers’ wallets with the introduction of three exclusive Star Wars designs to the Disney Visa Credit Card family, accompanied by exciting, new and exclusive Star Wars perks for all Disney Visa Credit Cardmembers.

DISNEY SHOWCASES LIVE ACTION SLATE WITH EXCITING

NEWS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FANS AT D23 EXPO 2015

STARS AND FILMMAKERS OF UPCOMING DISNEY, MARVEL STUDIOS AND LUCASFILM MOVIES FEATURED AT TODAY’S LIVE ACTION EVENT

 

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2015) — Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live action film slates this morning at the D23 EXPO 2015 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. The presentations, which revealed exclusive news and details about the upcoming live action films, were aided by live and video appearances from talent and filmmakers. Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn hosted the highly anticipated biennial event.

“It’s quite something to be able to have Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm all on the same stage, and it’s tremendously gratifying to unveil our upcoming projects to our most dedicated fans first,” said Alan Horn, Chairman, The Walt Disney Studios. “We always have an incredible time at the D23 EXPO.”

After welcoming the crowd to D23 EXPO 2015, Horn introduced Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, and Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, to present overviews of the Marvel Studios and Disney live action slates. Later Horn returned to the stage to present the Lucasfilm film slate to the enthusiastic audience.

Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts Announced at D23 EXPO

Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2015) – Today at the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step into the stories from a galaxy far, far away. 

Ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life in the two parks include 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.  

"ROGUE ONE" - THE DARING MISSION HAS BEGUN

Resistance Fighters Unite to Steal Plans for Death Star

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (August 15, 2015)—Lucasfilm announced today that their first film in the new standalone Star Wars stories series, “Rogue One,” has begun principal photography. Gareth Edwards (“Godzilla,” “Monsters”) is directing “Rogue One,” which tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. The film is produced by Kathleen Kennedy and is slated for a December 16, 2016 release.

STAR WARS EPISODE IX DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED

STAR WARS EPISODE IX DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED

ANAHEIM, CALIF. (August 15, 2015)—Today at D23, Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced that writer-director Colin Trevorrow will direct Star Wars: Episode IX, which is set for release in 2019.

While production won’t begin for a few years, Trevorrow is heading to Lucasfilm this year to begin working with artists and his fellow Star Wars directors. “Colin is someone I’ve been interested in working with ever since I saw ‘Safety Not Guaranteed,’” says Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy. “The power of that film paired with the enormous success of ‘Jurassic World’ speaks volumes about his abilities both as a storyteller and skilled filmmaker. We are thrilled to have such an incredible talent as Colin join our family and step into the Star Wars universe.”

Trevorrow states, “This is not a job or an assignment. It is a seat at a campfire, surrounded by an extraordinary group of storytellers, filmmakers, artists and craftspeople. We’ve been charged with telling new stories for a younger generation because they deserve what we all had—a mythology to call their own. We will do this by channeling something George Lucas instilled in all of us: boundless creativity, pure invention and hope.”

Star Wars: Episode IX will conclude the third trilogy of Star Wars movies that begins with Star Wars: The Force Awakens on December 18, 2015.

TOY STORY 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION / "TOY STORY 4"

WOODY AND BUZZ MARK TWO DECADES – Pixar Animation Studios’ John Lasseter, who’s one of Pixar’s three founders, was joined on stage by several award-winning artists and filmmakers, including Pete Docter (“Inside Out,” “Up”), Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL·E”), Lee Unkrich (“Coco,” “Toy Story 3”), Josh Cooley (“Cars 2,” “Ratatouille”) and Galyn Susman (“Toy Story 4,” ABC’s “Toy Story OF TERROR!”). Celebrating 20 years since “Toy Story” transformed the animation industry and the art of storytelling, the Pixar team welcomed iconic two-time Oscar®-winning songwriter and longtime Pixar collaborator Randy Newman, whose Pixar credits include “Toy Story,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Toy Story 2,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Cars.” Also joining in the celebration were writers Rashida Jones and Will McCormack (“Celeste & Jesse Forever”), who are part of the “Toy Story 4” team, though details of Buzz and Woody’s return to the big screen were mysteriously missing. “Toy Story 4,” which will be directed by Lasseter and produced by Susman, is slated for release on June 16, 2017. 

FINDING DORY DIVES IN

DORY DIVES IN -- Ellen DeGeneres (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show”), the voice of everyone’s favorite forgetful blue tang, took a dip with D23 EXPO attendees this afternoon, celebrating Disney·Pixar’s upcoming film “Finding Dory.” Joining DeGeneres on stage this afternoon were Ed O’Neill (“Modern Family”), who lends his voice to Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Ty Burrell (“Modern Family”), the voice of Bailey, a misguided beluga whale; and Kaitlin Olson (“Always Sunny in Philadelphia”), who voices Destiny, a kind-hearted whale shark. Oscar®-winning director Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL•E”), co-director Angus MacLane and producer Lindsey Collins (co-producer “WALL•E”) offered new details of the all-new story, which reunites Dory with friends Nemo and Marlin on a search for answers about her past. What can she remember? Who are her parents? And where did she learn to speak Whale? Also featuring the voices of Albert Brooks, Diane Keaton and Eugene Levy, Disney·Pixar’s “Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016.

DO I KNOW YOU? -- In Disney•Pixar's "Finding Dory," everyone's favorite forgetful blue tang, Dory (voice of Ellen DeGeneres), encounters an array of new—and old—acquaintances, including a cantankerous octopus named Hank (voice of Ed O'Neill). Directed by Andrew Stanton (“Finding Nemo,” “WALL•E”), co-directed by Angus MacLane and produced by Lindsey Collins (co-producer “WALL•E”), “Finding Dory” swims into theaters June 17, 2016.

T-REXES SPOTTED AT D23 EXPO 2015!

T-REXES SPOTTED AT D23 EXPO 2015 – Anticipation for Disney·Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur” was amplified when director Peter Sohn and producer Denise Ream shared breathtaking sequences with fans, including never-before-seen footage of a trio of T-Rexes in action. In theaters on Nov. 25, 2015, “The Good Dinosaur” features Arlo, a sheltered Apatosaurus who finds himself far from home among a host of intimidating creatures. 

A TRIO OF T-REXES — An Apatosaurus named Arlo must face his fears—and three impressive T-Rexes—in Disney•Pixar’s “The Good Dinosaur.” Featuring the voices of AJ Buckley, Anna Paquin and Sam Elliott as the T-Rexes, “The Good Dinosaur” opens in theaters nationwide Nov. 25, 2015.

RILEY¹S FIRST DATE? MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT D23 EXPO 2015!

“RILEY’S FIRST DATE?” MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE – Pixar Animation Studios heads back inside the mind with an all-new short. “Riley’s First Date?” made its world premiere this afternoon at D23 EXPO 2015. Director Josh Cooley, along with “Inside Out” filmmakers Pete Docter (“Up,” “Monsters, Inc.”) and Jonas Rivera (“Up”), introduced the short, which revisits Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom’s and Dad’s Emotions find themselves forced to deal with “Riley’s First Date?” The short will be included as a bonus feature in the digital HD & Blu-ray releases of Disney·Pixar’s “Inside Out,” which will be available digitally Oct. 13 and on Blu-ray Nov. 3, 2015.