Last Updated on August 2, 2021
* Editor's Note: We will be updating this article live as the Mandalorian panel plays out. Stay tuned and follow along!
This year's Star Wars Celebration is officially in full-swing and our own Editor-in-Chief Paul Shirey is in attendance to report on all the stellar surprises of the event. Yesterday as their way of kicking the big show into high gear, Disney announced a myriad of details related to their upcoming streaming service Disney+. Among the major headlines from the reveal was word that the subscription-based platform will be made available on November 12, 2019 – for the low cost of just $6.99. Customers will also be given the option of going full-mouse with a yearly subscription for $69.99, which would save you roughly $14 a year. Beyond pricing, intentions for the service, and a glimpse into what will be made available on Day 1, Disney also detailed a few of the shows set to make their way to the service.
We'll get to the Marvel shows in just a moment, but not before I mention that a TV series based on THE SANDLOT is now in early development for Disney+. Oh sure, we've known about the project since last month, but it's always nice to hear the official word on potentially promising projects, wouldn't you agree? Here's hoping that Disney really swings for the fences with this update to the classic family film. In addition to THE SANDLOT home run, Disney+ announced that every episode of THE SIMPSONS will be made available on the service as well. The House of Mouse also revealed some of their Marvel plans for the streamer, including the title for their upcoming Scarlet Witch and Vision series – now titled WANDAVISION. The studio also confirmed FALCON AND WINTER SOLIDER, starring Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) as odd couple crime fighters.
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There's lots more, but let's get real, folks. You're here for the Mandalorian deets! The panel will be starting momentarily, but in the meantime, let's do a quick recap of the basics. The latest chapter of the Skywalker Saga is directed by STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS helmer J.J. Abrams. The LOST and SUPER 8 creative also wrote the script alongside Chris Terrio, with Colin Trevorrow and Derek Connollyserving as co-writers. Set to star in the highly-anticipated final chapter of the saga from a galaxy far, far away are Daisy Ridley as Rey, Adam Driveras Kylo Ren, Oscar Isaac as Poe Dameron, Kelly Marie Tran as Rose Tico, John Boyega as Finn, Lupita Nyongo'o as Maz Kanata, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, and Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa (using archived footage), among others.
Alright, Star Wars fans, it's game time! Don't forget that you can also follow along using our official JoBlo Twitter account:
Seated for #TheMandalorian panel at #StarWarCelebration Follow along with us when the panel begins at 11 am, Chi-Town time! pic.twitter.com/SC2wsZAZph
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
For the third day in a row, Warwick Davis keeps the audience entertained prior to the start of the day’s big panel. #StarWarCelebration pic.twitter.com/Ad6ysys0G4
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
There is a group of “Mandalorians” in the audience who leap to their feet and lift up their helmets whenever someone says “Mandalorian” #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/kdb9RQlbZ0
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Dave Feloni, Kathleen Kennedy and Jon Favreau take the stage for #TheMandalorian #StarWarCelebration pic.twitter.com/AIyiqRXmpQ
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Feloni, Kennedy, Favreau onstage for #TheMandalorian #StarWarCelebration pic.twitter.com/qP4Ht8kfC6
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Kennedy says she’s always known that Favreau was a “huge Star Wars fan” and he pitched #TheMandalorian to them for Disney+ and it was “instantaneous” that they agreed to do it. #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
What could be more exciting than Dave Feloni directing live-action? – Katheleen Kennedy #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Favreau and Feloni first met at Skywalker Ranch while Favreau was editing Iron Man and Feloni was working on Clone Wars and they shared both projects with each other. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
“Mandalorians are my favorite characters.” – Jon Favreau #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
#TheMandalorian logo pic.twitter.com/G6quTJw8KP
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Favreau wanted to explore a post Return of the Jedi world with #TheMandalorian
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
I always loved the “scum and villainy” of the Star Wars world. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Getting back to the roots of what inspired George, westerns and samurai films… – Jon Favreau of the tone and style he wanted to capture with The Mandalorian #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Favreau says he’s pulling in material from Legends and the EU world for The Mandalorian #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Pedro Pascal takes the stage #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/2emrLJqORb
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Gina Carano takes the stage for #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/wbph875B0H
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Carl Weathers takes the stage for #TheMandalorian “I want you!” pic.twitter.com/acjlxpsdgz
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
This is fantasy fulfillment – Pedro Pascal #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/gxtgvb8p1F
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
The Mandalorian is a lone gunfighter that has a questionable moral character. And, he’s a badass. – Pascal on his character #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
If the trailer for #TheMandalorian drops online, we'll have it for you right here everybody! #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/SWNlESb9wd
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Gina Carano’s character is named Kara Dune #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/ROIgqbrluH
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Kara Dune is an ex-rebel shock trooper in The Mandalorian. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Kara Dune is a bit of a loner and is having trouble re-integrating herself back into society. Carano says she feels she’s done her best job on the show. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Carl Weathers is “Greef” #TheMandalorian a man that runs a group of bounty hunters pic.twitter.com/cCeJYQMRnN
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Reaction after they showed a little featurette for #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/c4HFcM8b2p
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Just got a sneak peek at a featurette of #TheMandalorian and it looks very Star Wars. Everything you’d want; planets, droids, creatures, action, etc., with a slant towards the underground aspect of it. Looks like a hell of a lot of fun. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Favreau says that they didn’t have enough Stormtroopers (or uniforms) for the show, so they reached out to the 501st to recruit. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Star Wars fans that showed up to play StormTroopers in #TheMandalorian pic.twitter.com/5TnG48JFMr
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
The benefits of using the 501st for The Mandalorian was that their uniforms are often better than the film versions and they all REALLY know how to act like StormTroopers. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
The Mandalorian’s ship is called the Razorcrest #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
We talked a lot about mandalorian history, as well as where they were in the original trilogy and the prequels. Seems like a lot of that will be addressed in the show #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
See how #TheMandalorian ship was created as a model and shot, old-school style pic.twitter.com/2qp7BbjyIY
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
George Lucas stopped by while they were making The Mandalorian and Favreau enjoyed watching Lucas and Feloni talk about Mandalorian’s back and forth, like a Master and a Padawan. #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
"The only person that didn’t have any fun [making The Mandalorian] was Gina’s [Carano] stunt double, because she is a GAMER!” – Favreau on Gina Carano doing most of her own stunts on the show #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Old westerns and samurai movies were the prime inspiration for The Mandalorian #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Pedro Pascal says The Mandalorian has “a lot of Clint Eastwood” in him #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Pascal was floored that he would be playing the lead, as he would’ve been happy to play anything in the show #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
"The Mandalorian will be different in that it’s starring a Mandalorian” – Dave Feloni #TheMandalorian #StarWarsCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
#TheMandalrian poster pic.twitter.com/M8vagVMuG5
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Sorry guys it looks like online fans will have to wait as they're not debuting any footage. #TheMandalorian #StarWarCelebration
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) April 14, 2019
Pretty wicked! Stay tuned in to JoBlo as we update!
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