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“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will begin streaming on Disney Plus two months earlier than previously scheduled. The last installment of the original Star Wars series will debut on the streaming service — when else? — on May 4, colloquially known as “Star Wars Day” among fans of the galactic movie franchise. With the …

Jason Davis died from fentanyl effects, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. Davis, who was the voice of Mikey Blumberg on Disney Channel’s animated series “Recess,” died at his home in February at age 35. The manner of death was ruled accidental. Davis was the co-founder of Cure Addiction Now and for the …

We’ve only had a brief glimpse of “The Mandalorian”‘s face, but we’ll soon be privy to a bunch of his secrets. Disney+ on Thursday released a trailer for its “Mandalorian”-themed edition of the “Disney Gallery” docuseries. The eight-episode, behind-the-scenes look at the “Star Wars” spinoff series will premiere on the streaming service on Monday, May 4. …

The doors to the Magic Kingdom may not reopen for a year due to strict social distancing measures enforced as the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the country. Disney, which shuttered the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla. on March 12, will likely be unable to reopen the parks …

A new “Star Wars” series is in the works at Disney Plus, Variety has learned from sources. The series hails from Leslye Headland, the co-creator, showrunner and executive producer of the critically acclaimed Netflix series “Russian Doll.” Details of the exact plot of the series are being kept under wraps, but sources say it will …

The Force is still with Baby Yoda. Though its season 2 premiere date isn’t until October, Disney has officially announced that season 3 of the hit series The Mandalorian is currently in production. Sources close to the project have confirmed to Variety that creator Jon Favreau has been “working on season 3 for a while,” …

Meghan Markle is set to give her first television interview as a relapsed commoner. ABC’s Good Morning America is promoting Markle as a special guest for Monday’s show, when she’ll talk about Elephant, a documentary film she recently narrated. “On GMA Monday, Meghan Markle with an exclusive first look at the Disney documentary Elephant,” says …

A magical night for Mouse House and Broadway raised $609,479 for “Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.” Money donated during Friday’s streamed rebroadcast of November’s Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway will help fund the charity’s COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund. The streaming had initially been canceled due to a contract disagreement between the American Federation …

Ariana Grande went all out for her cameo in ABC’s “Disney Family Singalong.” On Thursday night, the pint-sized singer, 26, wowed audiences while belting out “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” from “Hercules” as she channeled Megara, the film’s heroine. While performing Meg’s verses, Grande wore a purple cardigan trimmed with feathers ($38) from Dolls …

It’s no R9, but we’ll take what we can get. Beyoncé surprised Disney fans and music lovers everywhere Thursday evening by popping into the entertainment juggernaut’s “Disney Family Singalong” on ABC. “I’d like to dedicate to all of the healthcare workers who’ve been working tirelessly to keep us healthy and safe,” Bey explained before starting …