Donald Glover to Play Young Lando Calrissian, Mickey Mouse to Celebrate 88th Around the Globe, & More

Donald Glover to Play Young Lando Calrissian in Untitled Han Solo Film:

LucasFilm just announced who will play young Lando Calrissian in the untitled Han Solo film due to be released in 2018. Donald Glover who is an acclaimed actor, award-winning writer, and a Grammy-nominated artist was tabbed to play the young Calrissian by directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.

Glover joins Alden Ehrenreich who will take on the role of the young Han Solo. It brings two iconic Star Wars characters back to the big screen, back to a time of their lives that haven't been explored yet.

In the film we will see Lando in his formative years as a scoundrel on the rise in the galaxy's underworld. This will take place years before the events involving Han, Leia, an Darth Vader in "The Empire Strikes Back" and his journey to Rebel hero in "Return of the Jedi."


Lord and Miller had this to say on Glover: "We're so lucky to have an artist as talented as Donald join us. These are big shoes to fill, and an even bigger cape, and this one fits him perfectly, which will save us money on alterations. Also, we'd like to publicly apologize to Donald for ruining Comic-Con for him forever."

The untitled Han Solo standalone film will be released in theaters in 2018.

Mickey Mouse to Celebrate 88th Birthday Around the Globe:

Mickey Mouse has a pretty big birthday coming up when he celebrates his 88th on November 18. To celebrate the mouse that started it all will be traveling around the world. Over the next few weeks Mickey will be stopping at several iconic locations around the world.You’ll be able to follow Mickey’s adventures on various social channels, including: Disney Parks Blog, Disney’s Mickey Mouse Facebook page, Mickey Mouse Instagram account, or using the hashtag #HappyBirthdayMickey.

Then on his big day on November 18, at select locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, as well as Disney Stores nationwide will be distributing special "Happy Birthday Mickey" commemorative buttons.

"Disneyland park in Anaheim will host a special pre-parade birthday celebration for Mickey, and at Magic Kingdom Park in Orlando, characters and performers will dance in a special birthday-themed edition of the Move It! Shake It! Dance & Play It! Street Party. Also on November 18, fans can enjoy a new video highlighting Mickey’s travels around the world, which will also feature the new song, “What We Got.” - Disney Parks Blog

"Also on November 18, Disney Channel will air the Emmy®-winning new Mickey Mouse shorts throughout the day and premiere two new cartoon series featuring Mickey Mouse. On Mickey Meows Club, the feline hosts of a web-based talk show provide their own “cat”-mentary on Mickey’s incredible performances in their favorite shorts. Mickey’s How Not To will provide viewers with a humorous series of informative tips on how not to do things, using Mickey’s funniest fails and moments from the latest cartoons. Plus, that day Disney Junior will debut the teaser for the upcoming series Mickey and the Roadster Racers." - Walt Disney Company Press Release

I can't wait to celebrate the mouse that started it all on November 18. How about you? 

Disney Introduces Marvel Day at Sea Coming to Disney Cruise Line in Fall 2017:

Disney Cruise Line today that your favorite legendary Super Heroes and Super Villains are coming to the Disney Magic very soon for the spectacular first ever Marvel Day at Sea. There will be 7 sailings aboard the Disney Magic that will depart from New York City in Fall 2017. Here are the highlights:

• Unleash Your Inner Super Hero during the Ultimate Day at Sea 
• Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor and other Marvel Universe Super Heroes are onboard for scheduled meet-and-greets and photos.
• A brand-new spectacular party fills the upper deck with music, dancing and games.
• The deck party culminates in a stunning display of themed pyrotechnics, lighting, sound effects and the largest collection of Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains ever assembled on a cruise ship. 
• Kids and families summon their Marvel knowledge and enjoy friendly competition during trivia games, covering courageous heroes and fun facts from the Marvel Universe.
• For young heroes-in-training, Marvel-themed games, activities and arts and crafts will be offered throughout the day in Marvel’s Avengers Academy in the Oceaneer Club.

Marvel Day at Sea will be on the 7 and 8-night Bahamian cruises aboard the Disney Magic on October 6, 14, and 28 and November 4, 11, and 18, 2017. All sailing will include a stop at Castaway Cay and Port Canaveral, as well as one day at Walt Disney World. There will also be one sailing to the Canadian coast which is a 7-night cruise departing from New York on October 21, 2017. This sailing will have stops in Charlottetown, Sydney, and Halifax.