Month: September, 2010

Star Wars … now in 3D.

by Kris Van de Sande on September 29, 2010

The official Star Wars site just confirmed the long lasting rumour that the Star Wars saga will be having a re-release, in 3D. Starting with The Phantom Menace in 2012.
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D23 Expo 2011 Update

by Brian Curran on September 28, 2010

D23 Announces
The
Ultimate Disney Trivia Tournament
as Part of the Upcoming D23 Expo,
Bringing Additional Excitement to the 2011 Disney Fan Event

Two Walt Disney World Events Also Announced to Celebrate the Resort’s 40th Anniversary and the Second Exciting Year of Disney’s Official Fan Club Read the rest of this entry »

Meet “Ace”

by Kris Van de Sande on September 25, 2010

Welcome AC-38, a droid of the AC type to the Star Tours pilot family. Also Aly San San has been confirmed! Our reporter Dave sends us the information straight from the Destination D convention.

Update: Tom Fitzgerald just uploaded his blog with more images.

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Aly San San Confirmed!

by David Yeh on September 24, 2010

At a presentation hosted by Tom Fitzgerald, Executive VP & Senior Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering at D23′s Destination D. Fitzgerald confirmed what we figured out a few weeks back. Aly San San is the Star Tours: The Adventures Continue spokesdroid. The droid was named by George Lucas because it is voiced by actress Allison Janney.

Fitzgerald also revealed the name and a photo of the new pilot of the Starspeeder 1000, “ACE” AC-38

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Tom Fitzgerald on DisneyParks Blog

by Brian Curran on September 21, 2010

This time around, I’m the creative lead, and over the upcoming months, will be sharing stories about the new show’s creation, production and installation, You’ll meet some of the characters in front of – and behind – the cameras, and learn just what we mean when we say “The Adventures Continue!””

Check out the full post by clicking on the link below:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/09/a-long-time-ago-in-a-galaxy-far-far-away/

Image © Disney

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Star Tours: The Adventures Continue C-3P0 Rumor

by Brian Curran on September 19, 2010

A interesting post on MiceChat.com. Check it out!

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CV Disney Parks Collector Panel

by Alex Newborn on September 17, 2010

A report from The Star Wars CV Disney Parks Collector Panel that contains photos and video. Check it out here:

http://www.endorexpress.net/special-features/cv-disney-parks-collector-panel/

Special Thanks to Matt Roseboom of Orlando Attractions Magazine for use of photos from the panel.

Be sure to check out  www.attractionsmagazine.com

EndorExpress is looking for photographers

by David Yeh on September 12, 2010

Have an annual pass to your local Disney Theme Park and looking for something more to do? EndorExpress is looking for good Photographers in Florida, Paris, Tokyo, and Hong Kong to cover various events at the Disney theme parks worldwide. Joining our team could possibly lead to getting sneak peeks to new attractions and press events. Please contact us immediately if you’re ready to board.

Photographers must have a Digital SLR camera and know how to use it! Good writing skills also a must.

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D23 Event: Final Flight Orlando

by Staff on September 7, 2010

http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/090710_EE_StarToursFinalFlightWDW.html

Here are links to a few sites with reports from the Orlando Star Tours Final Flight Event:

Inside the Magic – Podcast #284 also covers the event

MouseSteps.com

StudiosCentral.com

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ElecTRONica

by Brian Curran on September 1, 2010

Wow! Read all about ElecTRONica on Disney Parks Blog.

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