Disney Reportedly Casts Young Han Solo; Black Widow Standalone Film in the Works

Disney Reportedly Casts Young Han Solo:

Disney and Lucasfilm may have created a little outrage with fans with who they picked for their untitled "Young Han Solo" standalone film as young Han Solo. The film which is due out in 2018 and now directors Phil Lord Chris Miller seem to have found their young Solo in Alden Ehrenreich ("Hail Caesar!"). Ehrenreich is final negotiations to don the famous vest and pick up that blaster that Harrison Ford brought to the role.

The film which centers around Solo in his younger days in the galaxy far, far away and will even tell how Solo met with our favorite Wookie, Chewbacca. Although not official as it hasn't officially been announced by Disney or by Ehrenreich's representation in CAA.

Ehrenreich won over the directors over two others who were on the final shortlist such as Kingsman actor Taron Egerton and Transformers: Age of Extinction's Jack Reynor. In earlier rounds that seem to have been eliminated from the shortlist were Miles Teller, Ansel Elgort, and Brooklyn breakout star Emory Cohen.

Lord and Miller will co-direct the film with the script being written by father-son duo in Lawrence and Jon Kasdan. The film once again hits theaters in 2018.

Black Widow Standalone Film Reportedly in the Works:

Marvel President Kevin Feige confirmed in an interview with Deadline.com that Marvel is reportedly working on a Black Widow standalone film. The interview which highlights the release of "Captain America: Civil War" today among many other things. Two questions stuck out however as what superhero would be next to get a standalone film. Here is what he said when asked:

DEADLINE: You’ve got a bunch of characters in this movie from Falcon and War Machine and Black Widow and Hawkeye, who have so far guest starred in movies with another characters title above the fold. Is there one destined to get a solo movie down the line?FEIGE: We’ve announced the next nine movies, ten counting Civil War, through the end of 2019. Where we go beyond that are ongoing discussions that we’ll focus on in the next few years because we have a lot to do before then. Of the characters that you’ve just mentioned I would say certainly the one creatively and emotionally that we are most committing to doing is black widow.
DEADLINE: Why?FEIGE: We think she’s an amazing character. We think Scarlett Johansson’s portrayal of her is amazing. She’s a lead Avenger and has amazing stories in her own right to tell that we think would be fun to turn into a standalone franchise.

It's clear that we will eventually get to see the lead female Avenger get her own film and the only question remains is when we will get it.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater to Offer 'Out-of-This World' Breakfast, Marvel's Feige to Report to Disney, and More

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater to Offer 'Out-of-this World' Breakfast for a Limited Time:

Beginning November 1, the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater at Disney's Hollywood Studios will begin serving breakfast for a limited time. Right now you can only book through January 23, 2016, but it seems like this could be extended for a longer period of time. Breakfast will be served between 8 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. and will include breakfast pastries, a choice of appetizer, entree, and a non-alcoholic beverage for $23.99 for adults and $12.99 for children ages 3-9. 

Some of menu items featured will be starters of may a yogurt parfait and fresh fruit as you begin your day under the stars in one of the iconic retro car tables. For entrees, guests can choose from a puff pastry filled with scrambled eggs, crab, asparagus, and a Gruyere cheese or the grilled beef tenderloin on baby spinach with bacon and cheddar custard on a roasted tomato with cheesy horseradish potatoes.

Also on the menu will be an egg-white omelet with shiitake mushrooms and caramelized onions served with roasted fingerling potatoes or a decadent macadamia-crusted brioche French toast with mascarpone and fresh berries. Also available will be a simple scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and breakfast platter, pan-seared shrimp with cheesy grits, or the famous Mickey waffle with bacon or sausage. 

For children, choices of scrambled eggs with bacon, sausage, and potatoes, French toast, or a mini Mickey waffle. For reservations guests may call 407-WDW-DINE or by visiting www.waltdisneyworld.com/DINE.

Marvel's Kevin Feige Will Report to Disney Instead of Marvel:

Since Marvel was bought by the Walt Disney Company their executives still reported to their CEO in Isaac 'Ike' Perlmutter. Now, things are changing with now president Kevin Feige reporting to Alan Horn, chairman  of Walt Disney Studios. A company spokesperson said it "was the logical next step."  There have been rumors that Feige has been clashing with Perlmutter. 

Walt Disney Studios already does this with two of its other brands in Pixar and Lucasfilm with John Lasseter and Ed Catmull overseeing Pixar and Kathleen Kennedy leading Lucasfilm. Going forward Marvel Studios will centralize many of its film-related functions at the Burbank studios. Marvel's TV Group, publishing, and other Marvel activities will continue to report to Perlmutter. Along with Feige, co-president Louis D'Esposito will also report to Horn. This was all first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Merida Coming to Disney Junior's Sofia The First:

Today, it was announced that Merida from Brave! will have a run-in with Disney Junior's "Sofia the First" in an upcoming special four part episode in the television series. The 4-part episode called "Sofia the First: The Secret Library" is set to air October 12 at 9 a.m. ET/PT on the Disney Channel and later that night on Disney Junior at 7 p.m. ET/PT. 

Sofia will unlock a secret world and become the storykeeper of magical books when she runs into Merida. Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride) and Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey) will lend their voices for the cast as the nefarious Prince Roderick and the Narrator. Bonnie Hunt will return as Sofia's Aunt and Eric Stonestreet (Modern Family) will also be back as Sofia's flying horse, Minimus. 

An Exclusive New "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" Card to be Available for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:

Beginning with the first Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on September 15, guests to the party can pick up an exclusive new card for the interactive game "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom." This year's card, 'Minnie Mouse's Costume Chaos', features Minnie Mouse and here friends Clarabelle Cow and Daisy Duck as witches.

The event-exclusive card will be distributed along with regular "Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom" card packs when they attend the party. They can be picked up at the Firehouse on Main Street, USA where the journey begins. Guests must show their event wristband and party ticket to receive the exclusive card.