Disney+ will debut at D23 Expo

Those going to D23 Expo in Anaheim, California will get a special look at Disney’s upcoming streaming service, Disney+. Disney will show exclusive content through immersive show floor pavilions, live demos, and never-before-seen content, as well as special experiences at the event happening from August 23 to 25. The service is set to launch in the US on November 12. Guests will also be able to check out ESPN+ Original shows and get to see an interactive exhibit. There will also be costumes and show props from Hulu’s award-winning original content. Disney will also give attendees and D23 Members a chance to subscribe to the service with a special offer available exclusively at the event.

Aside from the showcase at the D23 Expo Arena venue, Disney+ will be debuted at 6,800-seat Hall D23 on August 23 at 3:30 p.m. The official description states, “Fans won’t want to miss this exclusive preview of Disney+ and its exciting slate of original films and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and more. Yvette Nicole Brown (Lady and the Tramp, Elena of Avalor) will host this star-studded presentation packed with never-before-seen content, surprise guests, performances, and reveals, including a first look at Lady and the Tramp, The Mandalorian, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, and many more.

Source: Comicbook.com

Darth Vader comes to the Sony PlayStation 4 console

If you didn't think that the Star Wars promotions are in full swing, then here's another reminder. This time, Disney partners with Sony to release a limited edition Star Wars PlayStation 4 console. The gaming console itself features a large image of Darth Vader and other Star Wars logos lining the case. It also has a customized DualShock 4 wireless controller that looks similar to the villain's chest plate. This special edition bundles comes with 500GB capacity and a few gaming goodies such as Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition and digital vouchers for four other Star Wars titles (Super Star Wars, Racer Revenge, Jedi Starfighter, and Bounty Hunter). The console is coming to the U.S. on November 17. We hope it makes its way here, too. 

Source: Mashable 

Here’s the latest news about the ‘Star Wars’ universe

A new poster for The Force Awakens, the cast for Rogue One, the director for Episode IX, and theme park rides. It’s been a pretty busy presentation from Disney and Lucasfilm at the semi-annual D-23 fan event.

The new painted poster released for The Force Awakens shows some new information about the upcoming film. Created by Drew Struzan, who’s worked on the posters of the other Star Wars films and the Indiana Jones films, it shows us things like Finn (John Boyega) is possibly a Jedi as he wields a lightsaber. Also on the poster, you see Kylo Ren, Rey (Daisy Ridley), and Han Solo (Harrison Ford).

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