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"The Book of Boba Fett" is just the tip of Disney Plus's Star Wars iceberg.

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Christmas may be over, but a feast of movies and television shows arrive next week.

Steeped in " Star Wars " lore, Szostak has been associated with its art departments since back in 2008. Besides being a key part of the narrative design team on LucasArts's "Star Wars: 1313" project, he also authored "The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" (Abrams, 2019) and "The Art of Star Wars: The Last Jedi "(Abrams, 2017). Image 1 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 2 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 3 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 4 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 5 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 6 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 7 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 8 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm) Image 9 of 9 (Image credit: Lucasfilm)Space.com : How does "The Mandalorian" present that old-fashioned "Star Wars" flavor and why do you believe fans respond so positively to it? It's often difficult, even for Lucasfilm employees and "Star Wars" scholars such as myself, to put your finger on what exactly the "Star Wars" aesthetic is, or what makes something feel like "Star Wars" versus something which doesn't quite hit the mark. Space.com : In compiling images for this special concept art book, what surprises or fun facts did you learn about the making of the show?

After two seasons, the show has reignited faith in the Star Wars franchise. Over the next few years, the streaming service will be home to nearly a dozen Star Wars shows, both live action and animated. He is responsible for much of the canonical events and characters in the Star Wars universe over the last decade. Star Wars is for everyone"The Mandalorian" doesn't shy away from its source material, regardless of its form. Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith."

NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co. will make a follow-up to the 2019 live-action “The Lion King,” with Barry Jenkins, the director of the Oscar-winning “Moonlight” and the James Baldwin adaptation “If Beale Street Could Talk,” set to direct. The new “Lion King” grossed more than $1.6 billion worldwide, so a sequel was perhaps always likely. Less expected was a “Lion King” with Jenkins directing. The film, Disney said, will explore the mythology of “The Lion King,” including Mufasa's origin story. Disney didn't announce any further plot details or casting on the new “Lion King” project, which was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.

Pre-production has begun on the third season of Disney+'s "Star Wars: The Mandalorian," according to Variety. The already completed second season is announced to debut this October still five months away however the Hollywood trade reports that season three is already in the works with an unnamed source stating that showrunner Jon Favreau had been writing for season three "for a while," and executive creative director Doug Chiang has been creating concepts for the season "for the past few weeks." We've just started pre-production and are looking into further adventures for the Mandalorian in Season 3, an unnamed source said to be close to the production told Variety. No specific premiere date, beyond October, has been announced for "The Mandalorian" season 2. Originally published on Newsarama.

Fans of the popular Disney+ show "The Mandalorian" won't have to wait until October to get new content from a galaxy far, far away. On Wednesday, Disney announced that it would be releasing an eight-part docuseries about the making of the first Star Wars live-action TV show. The first episode of the program will debut on May 4, known to fans as Star Wars Day. "Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian" will feature executive producer Jon Favreau hosting roundtables with cast and crew from the series as well as interviews and never-before-seen footage. Like "The Mandalorian," this documentary series will release episodes weekly.

(Image credit: Disney/Getty) Image 3 of 22 Adorable new Baby Yoda toys from "The Mandalorian" will become available in 2020. (Image credit: Disney/Getty) Image 4 of 22 Adorable new Baby Yoda toys from "The Mandalorian" will become available in 2020. (Image credit: Disney/Getty) Image 5 of 22 Adorable new Baby Yoda toys from "The Mandalorian" will become available in 2020. (Image credit: Disney/Getty) Image 6 of 22 Adorable new Baby Yoda toys from "The Mandalorian" will become available in 2020. (Image credit: Disney/Getty) Image 22 of 22 baby yoda (Image credit: Disney/Getty)But finally, the wait is over.

Season 2 of the beloved Disney+ "Star Wars" show "The Mandalorian" will be released in fall 2020, showrunner Jon Favreau said Friday. "The Mandalorian" has dominated social media since its launch, in part because of a surprise new character dubbed Baby Yoda. Mixed reviews for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," the ninth and final film in the Skywalker saga, have raised questions about the future of the franchise. The show currently holds a 94% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been one of the most talked-about shows of 2019. Disclosure: Comcast, the parent company of CNBC, owns Rotten Tomatoes.

You'll soon be able to buy merchandise featuring the breakout star of "The Mandalorian," CNBC has learned. The Child or "Baby Yoda," as "Star Wars" fans have been affectionately calling it was absent from the marketing and initial merchandise launch for the new Disney+ show because showrunners Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni didn't want to spoil his surprise appearance. Apparel and accessories featuring the yet unnamed creature will soon be available through Amazon, Zazzle, Target, Kohl's, Macy's, Hot Topic and Box Lunch, a person familiar with the company plans said. Other products will also arrive at the Disney Store, ShopDisney and at the Disney Parks before the holidays. In addition, presales for toys and plush will be available in the coming weeks.