Disney Keeps Focus on ‘Star Wars’ With a New Line of Apps

The apps are meant to help younger moviegoers keep up with the storyline in time for the 2015 release of “Star Wars: Episode VII.”



Cast Is Announced for Next ‘Star Wars’ Film

The seventh installment of the space epic will feature seven newcomers and six stalwarts.



Abrams and Kasdan Take Over Writing of New ‘Star Wars’ Movie

Michael Arndt, who wrote “Toy Story 3,” has been replaced as screenwriter of Lucasfilm’s new movie by its director, J.J. Abrams, and Lawrence Kasdan, a Lucasfilm veteran.

    



Media Decoder: Disney Fans Get a Sneak Peek at Coming Films

Walt Disney Studios got more thumbs up than down from the crowd as it previewed projects like “Maleficent” and “Frozen,” the latter a likely Oscar contender.

    

Media Decoder Blog: With Few Details, Lucasfilm Signals ‘Star Wars’ Plans for TV

The company, owned by Disney, says it will pursue a “new direction” in animated programming based on the Star Wars narrative.