'Star Wars: The Acolyte' emerges from the shadows with first trailer

In late 2020, Disney unveiled a slate of upcoming Star Wars projects, dominated by familiar heroes like The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi. But one intriguing title flew under the radar: Star Wars: The Acolyte. Set during the little-known High Republic era (predating the original Star Wars film by centuries), details were scarce. News trickled out in 2023, with the announcement of a 2024 release and the casting of renowned actors Lee Jung-jae and Carrie-Anne Moss.

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The future of 'Star Wars' TV: Three new shows to watch in 2024

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Star Wars television has grown from an experiment to a franchise within a franchise. The Mandalorian and its spin-offs, set in the New Republic era, have been the main focus of Disney+ Star Wars originals. But in 2024, Star Wars will release three new series exploring different periods and tones.

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Disney’s 'Star Wars' hotel to shut down in September

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Disney World is closing its Star Wars-themed hotel, the Galactic Starcruiser, after only opening its doors in March 2022. The hotel, which costs around $5,000 for a two-night stay, offers guests an immersive experience in the Halcyon starship from Star Wars. It features themed decor, interactive events, dining, and entertainment.

Disney says the Starcruiser will host its final guests from September 28 to the 30. The company will contact those who have bookings after September 30 to modify their plans or discuss options. It will also pause new bookings until May 26 to accommodate the affected guests. 

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New 'Star Wars: Visions Volume 2' trailer drops

If you've ever wanted to see how different studios take on the Star Wars universe, there will be a new Star Wars: Visions volume. This nine-short anthology series introduces tales from Wallace and Gromit's Aardman studios, Pixar veteran Rodrigo Blaas, Triggerfish, Studio Mir, and more.

While these aren't canonical tales, they give us fun and interesting animation styles and storytelling formats within the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 will drop on Disney+ on May 4 (a.k.a. Star Wars Day).

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