Last Updated on August 2, 2021
* Editor's Note: We will be updating this article live as the STAR WARS: EPISODE IX panel plays out. Furthermore, we will be posting the new trailer in all of its glory once it is made available to the public. 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.
There's lots more, but let's get real, folks. You're here for the STAR WARS: EPISODE IX 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 Connolly serving 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 Driver as 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:
Walking into #StarWarsCelebaration for the #EpisodeIX panel! We’ll be live-tweeting, so be sure to follow along! Show starts in 45 minutes! pic.twitter.com/Cxex7t1rDm
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Warwick Davis is onstage now keeping everyone entertained and talking about upcoming panels. He’ll be at The Clone Wars panel this weekend. #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/yX5XbEHX76
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“JJ [Abrams] is just the most lovely man. A brilliant director” – Warwick Davis as he leaves the stage at #StarWarsCelebration
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So, what’s everyone hoping we see besides a trailer today? Or are we pretty much here just for that? #StarWarsCelebaration
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Onstage they’ve brought up some young female fans who have stormtrooper shirts on and then brought up Samantha, an actress who portrayed the first female stormtrooper and has been in the last five movies #StarWarsCelebration2019 pic.twitter.com/3yXzNy3yAr
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Folks got their lightsabers out and ready for this to kick off #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/tXxdkSBAqP
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#EpisodeIX panel kicking off with a blooper #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/rpMrJsl6EU
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Colbert says he may not actually be here. He may be force projecting from New York City as he has a show tonight #StarWarsCelebration
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Stephen Colbert takes the stage to host the #EpisodeIX panel! #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/2sYKaJHP4V
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Stephen Colbert ready to host #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/qq34e0nHrX
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Colbert was invited by JJ Abrams to the set of #EpisodeIX and is trying to explain what he saw by saying almost nothing. #StarWarsCelebration
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"The thing I think about all the time is the responsibility we have.” – Kathleen Kennedy on the reveals we get today #StarWarsCelebration
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JJ Abrams and Kathleen Kennedy take the stage #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/tsAGd2vnNB
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We cannot wait for you to see what we’re cooking up – JJ Abrams #StarWarsCelebration
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Abrams says they’re in editing and wrapping up VFX on #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration
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Abrams says that this new movie is about this new generation and says it’s important that not only does the movie have to work as a finish to the 3-movie arc, but on its own #StarWarsCelebration
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On filling the void left by Carrie Fisher: “We couldn’t,” says Abrams. “She was the best and we all just loved her. She was the greatest. It was impossible. There was no way.” #StarWarsCelebration
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The weird miracle of having unused scenes from Episode IV to continue Leia’s story worked in their favor. They never even considered doing a CGI version. #StarWarsCelebration
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Princess Leia lives in this film in a way that is kind of mind-blowing to me – Abrams on Fisher being in the film #StarWarsCelebration
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Some time has gone by since the end of The Last Jedi and the film will be an adventure that the group goes on together. #StarWarsCelebration
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#StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/KUxdKTCW2I
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The previous image is from the beginning of #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration
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We did everything we could, building sets and using locations to get everything in-camera, says Abrams, when addressing the use of practical vs. CGI #StarWarsCelebration
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It was emotional and I can’t really give you details, says Kennedy on the last day of filming on #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration
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Anthony Daniels and R2D2 take the stage #StarWarsCelebration
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#StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/HNH3r9XdaA
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Anthony Daniels as C3PO throughout the years #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/Iyxl85b83m
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Things like Alexa and Siri terrify me – Anthony Daniels #StarWarsCelebration
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I regard 3PO as my best friend. – Anthony Daniels #StarWarsCelebration
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Anthony Daniels will be announcing his memoir, but they rejected the original title “Telling The Odds” #StarWarsCelebration
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Billy Dee Williams takes the stage for #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/2L6ge7awSF
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Lando is back! #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/cKwXbzIIPU
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I regard this as a real highlight. A true, real genuine highlight of my life – Billy Dee Williams. #StarWarsCelebration
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How did I find Lando (again)? Lando never left! – Billy Dee Williams pic.twitter.com/dyHk1jqMPw
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I get sick and tired of being accused of betraying Han Solo – Billy Dee Williams #StarWarsCelebration
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The next generation takes the stage #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/hUKhRDbCVT
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#StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/oGQ8yTGsU7
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Naomi Ackie says her character’s name is Jana and the movie is “wicked” pic.twitter.com/AaNBihKE6H
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New look at Finn in #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/MWExg9aycA
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Colbert asked Naomi if she was Lando’s daughter and she said that Lando is a very charming man and could have kids all over the galaxy #StarWarsCelebration
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“Phasma, she dead.” – John Boyega pic.twitter.com/oZv4TDg0w0
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Finn is single and ready to mingle – John Boyega #StarWarsCelebration
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New look at Poe Dameron in #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/zLtrjaBNhw
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A better pilot: Poe or Han Solo – "No one can pilot the Millennium Falcon like Han. Poe is the better Uber driver." – Oscar Isaac
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Poe and Finn together in #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/KS0GTPoltH
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The audience sings Happy Birthday to Daisy Ridley #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/EkJ65RPmoy
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New look at Rey in #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/NDsczAQzNn
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Daisy Ridley says the lightsaber she inherited from Luke lives #StarWarsCelebration
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Another Rey shot from #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/kLUHnPirwj
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New look at Kylo Ren from #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/xf2VbzlPJr
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Daisy Ridley says there are no partially nude Force chats between Rey and Kylo in #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration
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Kelly Marie Tran gets emotional onstage #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/xNZsC0gd8A
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New look at Rose Tico in #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/qd82E8Ponf
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Colbert is working hard to get details, but the cast and crew are doing their best to keep the lid on things. #StarWarsCelebration
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JJ Abrams says he’s grateful for a lot of things Rian Johnson did, but was most grateful for him casting Kelly Marie Tran. #StarWarsCelebration
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Rey and Chewie In #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/WogFxD70yF
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Chewie holding a baby in #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/JnAHHPCdhJ
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From the set in Jordan for #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/mFFVXOyifa
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Some creatures from the Jordan set for #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/nS9RX2p7FL
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A new character named Klaw that is part of the resistance in #EpisodeIX pic.twitter.com/MZfdWpkfls
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Some more new creatures in #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/umvtZJl1o1
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Everyone meet BB8’s new friend DO in #EpisodeIX #StarWarsCelebration pic.twitter.com/kuxfq19k5w
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They’re about to show a teaser trailer #StarWarsCelebration
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#TheRiseofSkywalker pic.twitter.com/4fCOYnEgI5
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Ian McDiarmid just took the stage and said “Roll it again”. The Emperor, it seems, is back #EPISODEIX
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