Production Begins on “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Star Wars Series for Disney+

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“Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the new Disney+ special event series starring Ewan McGregor as the iconic Jedi Master, will begin shooting in April. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Kenobi faced his greatest defeat, the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker turned evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. 

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“Obi-Wan Kenobi” is directed by Deborah Chow, director of two critically acclaimed episodes of “The Mandalorian,” Season 1.

The series also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. 

Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie. 

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” is executive-produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and writer Joby Harold. The casting director is Carmen Cuba.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” will be available exclusively on Disney+.

National Treasure TV Series Starring Latina Character Coming to Disney+

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A 10-episode series in the National Treasure franchise will be premiering exclusively on Disney+. Directed by Mira Nair (Queen of Katwe), the series follows 20-year-old Latina Jess Morales, who seeks to solve her family’s mysteries and discover treasure.

National Treasure director Jerry Bruckheimer returns, as well as two writers, Marianne and Cormac Wibberley. No release date or cast has been announced at this time.

Disney’s “Cruella” Is Coming to Disney+ Premier Access & Theaters

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Disney has announced their newest live-action film, “Cruella” will launch on both Disney+ Premier Access and in theaters.

Disney shared along with the film announcement: “Today’s announcement reflects our focus on providing consumer choice and serving the evolving preferences of audiences. By leveraging a flexible distribution strategy in a dynamic marketplace that is beginning to recover from the global pandemic, we will continue to employ the best options to deliver The Walt Disney Company’s unparalleled storytelling to fans and families around the world,” said Kareem Daniel, Chairman, Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution.

Academy Award winner Emma Stone (“La La Land”) stars in Disney’s “Cruella,” an all-new live-action feature film about the rebellious early days of one of cinemas most notorious – and notoriously fashionable – villains, the legendary Cruella de Vil. Check out the trailer below if you’ve missed it!

Disney & Pixar New Film “Luca” Coming to Disney+ with No Extra Fees

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Exciting news Disney movie lovers! Disney has announced the new Disney/Pixar film, “Luca”, will be making it’s way straight to Disney+… with no extra fees! Yep, you read that right.

As reported by WhatsOnDisneyPlus: Disney has announced that the next Pixar animated film, “Luca”, will follow “Soul” and will now be directly coming exclusively to Disney+ on Friday, June 18th.

Set in a beautiful seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s original feature film “Luca” is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. Luca shares these adventures with his newfound best friend, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

Marvel’s Black Widow Moved to July 9 Premiere in Theaters and Premiere Access on Disney+

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Via wdwnt.com

Marvel Studios just announced that the highly anticipated Black Widow film will now premiere in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on July 9.

Bob Chapek stated recently that this hybrid release may still be possible in a recent interview. Black Widow was initially scheduled for a theatrical release on May 1, 2020. Until today, the film was scheduled for a theatrical only release on May 7, 2021, although rumors did circulate about a possible hybrid release.

Disney+ Premier Access allows subscribers to pay an extra one-time fee to gain access to a film before it premieres for all users on the streaming service.