Rumor: Disney’s Indiana Jones stunt show closing to make room for more Star Wars. Construction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is apparently expected to begin in 2015. They’re also closing the American Idol Experience (there was a American Idol Experience? Gag.) to make room for this same project. An announcement is expected “in the coming weeks/months.”
Get an early look at Miller’s A New Dawn at SDCC
Del Rey will be holding giveaways for special (paperback) advance editions of John Jackson Miller’s A New Dawn, the first of the new canon novels, at San Diego Comic-Con next month. Miller will also be on hand for signings.
The special edition of the book will also contain excerpts of the other forthcoming novels that have been announced so far: Tarkin, Heir to the Jedi, and Lords of the Sith.
A New Dawn will be out in hardcover/eBook on September 2, followed by James Luceno’s Tarkin on November 4.
Video: Mark Hamill at Disney for Star Wars Weekends
Yesterday brought the picture, today a video.
Don’t forget about A Force for Change
Don’t forget about A Force for Change – if you enter by today, you’ll also have a chance to win a trip for two to Celebration Anaheim! Maybe not as great as going to the Episode VII set, but still pretty cool.
Video: Two Rebels clips from Star Wars Weekends
Disney Parks has posted two the Rebels clips shown at the Weekends so far… I’ve heard there’s a different one for each weekend, so expect a few more of these.
Disneyland is hosting a Star Wars half marathon in January
Disneyland is hosting a Star Wars half marathon in January. Registration opens on June 10.
John “Dak” Morton highlights female fans at Awesome Con
John “Dak” Morton highlights female fans at Awesome Con. Including a couple of Jaders!
Star Wars Weekend #1: A message from J.J. Abrams and singing stormtroopers
Fans attending the first Star Wars Weekend this year at Disney World got a special message from J.J. Abrams. He doesn’t drop any mystery box bombs, but it’s a nice gesture.
And while the beloved/controversial Dance-Off With The Star Wars Stars has been replaced with a more “respectful” and “tasteful” finale show, there are Stormtroopers rocking out to Earth hits, which I suppose is something:
Her Universe offers peek at Star Wars Weekend boutique
Her Universe boutique at Darth’s Mall
Dresses at the Darth’s Mall
My Hero Jewelry Collection
Here’s your first look at the Her Universe boutique at Darth’s Mall (complete with dressing room,) plus the My Hero display and new dresses waiting for buyers at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends. The new collection we saw last week is debuting there, and most will be available online as well.
The first Weekend of the year begins Friday with guests Ahmed Best, Peter Mayhew, and Vanessa Marshall.
Her Universe announces the finalists for their SDCC fashion show
Her Universe has announced the finalists for their SDCC fashion show. It includes our own Caitlin Shindler! Congrats to all the designers!