Disney unveiled a ton of news at their recent D23 convention which took place in Anaheim, California, as we learned about many of the upcoming series coming to the Disney + streaming service and what will be in store for our heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, however fans were eagerly anticipating getting to catch their first look at “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and Disney did not disappoint! While the lucky folks who were at D23 got an exclusive first look at the trailer, it has now been released for everyone to enjoy and we can’t wait! The majority of the trailer is a nostalgic look back at the films for the past that make up the infamous trilogy, as we see Han, Luke, Leia, Anakin, Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon grace our screens, bringing back memories of the space odyssey created by George Lucas. Then comes a few unseen images, where we see the gang of rebels including Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewbacca and C-3PO. The return of Leia may be surprising to some given Carrie Fisher’s death in December …
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This afternoon, Disney+ made its D23 Expo debut with its first-ever showcase presentation, announcing six new series in development and revealing key details about the highly anticipated streaming service to an enthusiastic audience at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim. Age of the Nerd was onhand to report everything there is to know about all of the new content coming to the service. The event showcased the sweeping array of talent with in-person and video appearances from the stars of Disney+’s slate of originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic and included sneak peeks, trailer premieres, and exclusive news about the service and its upcoming projects. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, who stars in the Disney+ original film “Lady and the Tramp,” hosted the lively presentation. Starting off the festivities, Brown welcomed Kevin Mayer, chairman, Direct-to-Consumer & International, to the stage to kick off the show. “With less than three months until launch, Disney+ will soon entertain and inspire audiences of all ages for generations to come, and we’re excited to preview some of the amazing original content …
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