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Toys ‘R’ Us is coming back to the United States

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Via CNN.com:

Toys “R” Us’ long-awaited comeback is finally official.

Its owner, Tru Kids Brands, announced Thursday that Toys “R” Us is being reborn in the United States with two new stores. The return comes more than a year after the chain collapsed, resulting in the closure of all 700 of its American stores.
The new stores will be smaller than their predecessors. Tru Kids described them as a “highly engaging retail experience designed for kids, families and to better fit within today’s retail environment.”
 
The new Toys “R” Us stores will be open before the holiday shopping season later this year at The Galleria in Houston and in Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey. They will sell toys, but fewer of them.
 

Disney Releases More Details on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Passholder Previews

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Via MyNews13.com:

Disney World has released more details about the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge previews it will hold for some annual passholders.

The previews will take place on select days in August, according to Disney.

Only Platinum, Platinum Plus, and Premier annual passholders are eligible to register for one of the preview time slots. Registered passholders can bring a guest with them; however, that guest must also have a valid Platinum, Platinum Plus, or Premier pass, according to Disney.

When passholders register for the preview, their guest must also be on their “Family & Friends” list on My Disney Experience and must have opted to share “All My Plans” with them.

Email invitations for the passholder previews will sent later this summer, Disney said.

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Funko Pop! Deluxe Millenium Falcon with Han Solo!

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From a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away… The Millennium Falcon with Han Solo as a Pop! Deluxe from Funko! This Pop! Deluxe captures all the amazing little details of the iconic spaceship and is among the largest figures Funko has ever produced! Don’t miss out on your chance to own the ship that made the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs as only Funko can deliver! The figure measures 5.5″ tall, is 10.5″ wide and 13.25″ long and come in a window box display. This item will surely become the center piece of your Funko Pop! Star Wars collection! Click below to pre-order today!

GALAXY’S EDGE CAST MEMBER SAID THEY DON’T SAY ‘YOUNGLINGS’ BECAUSE OF THE CHILD MURDERS – FALSE!

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Via NewsWeek.com:

 In response to our request for comment, Disneyland says that cast members do not avoid the word “younglings.” “Our cast members use that word daily in the new land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, as part of the interaction with guests,” Disney officials said in a statement to Newsweek.

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10 OF THE BEST FORCE MOMENTS

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Via StarWars.com:

Whether it’s General Leia flying through space or Master Yoda pulling Luke’s X-wing out of a nasty swamp, if you’re a Star Wars fan, chances are you probably have a favorite Force moment. Tapping into the Force seems personal somehow, as it tends to be symbolic of where the hero or antagonist is on their journey. Today, we’ve picked some of our favorite Force moments from the movies and television shows.

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How Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ties Directly Into Rise of Skywalker

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Via MovieWeb.com:

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now officially open to the public after years of anticipation. Disneyland guests who were lucky enough to snag a highly coveted reservation are now able to roam around the new area of the Anaheim theme park and interact with the Star Wars universe like never before. But, this is all more than just a few new rides with some expensive merchandise. There is a story and it takes place after the events of The Last Jedi and it sets up The Rise of Skywalker.

At the conclusion of The Last Jedi, the Resistance has been pretty much wiped out. The Rise of Skywalker takes place after a time jump because the Resistance needed some time to rebuild, which is where Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comes into play. The new theme park expansion takes place on the planet Batuu, where the Resistance has landed in an effort to rebuild and gain allies. While on Batuu, General Organa has a plan.

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Skellig Michael Ready For Fans

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Via BBC.com:

Jedi Knights in training are again making a pilgrimage to Skellig Michael after it opened for the tourist season.  The Unesco World Heritage Site was home to a monastic community from at least the 8th Century but is best known these days as Star Wars Island.

Having featured in three of the latest movies, the County Kerry attraction is now pulling in a new brand of visitor. However, this year’s influx was delayed by poor weather and an opening date of 18 May had to be pushed back.

A spokesman for the Office of Public Works, the Irish government agency responsible for looking after all national monuments, said: “Due to the sea weather conditions of wind resulting in swell and given the significant amount of cargo and materials which needed to be transported, the boats upon which the OPW rely could not travel until 16 May.”

Since the Stars Wars effect kicked in following the release of The Force Awakens in December 2015, Skellig Michael has seen thousands make the crossing from various harbours to see the monastic stone dwellings where Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) and Daisy Ridley (Rey) shot key scenes.

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