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Disney Shares Update on 2020 Star Wars Celebration. Star Wars fans have been waiting to hear about the fate of the 2020 Star Wars Celebration and it was announced today that the biggest celebration of Star Wars has been canceled for this year, but the celebration will resume in Anaheim, CA in 2022 as previously planned.

The news was devastating for those hoping to get to gather with fellow fans and Star Wars celebrities, but out of an abundance of caution the companies found it best to cancel the event and have made it clear how intended attendees can either get a refund or choose to transfer their tickets to the next Star Wars Celebration in 2022.

Lucasfilm and Disney shared the news via StarWars.com with an open letter stating:

“To our Star Wars Celebration fans and friends,

At Star Wars Celebration, the health and safety of our fans, attendees, exhibitors, guests and staff is always our number one priority. Due to the global impact of the COVID-19 virus and in speaking with local and state authorities on the latest public health guidelines related to indoor conventions, we have made the decision to cancel Star Wars Celebration for 2020.

While this news is disappointing, we are happy to announce that Star WarsCelebration will return to the Anaheim Convention Center on August 18-21, 2022.

Tickets Transfers and Refunds: Fans who were planning to attend Star WarsCelebration Anaheim this year may either transfer their current ticket purchase to the new event dates, receive a refund or receive a credit for Star WarsCelebration merchandise. As a token of our appreciation and to thank all Star Wars Celebration 2020 fans who choose to transfer their tickets to the 2022 show, we are excited to offer a free exclusive Star Wars Celebration stormtrooper character pin for all transferred tickets. All information about transferring your tickets or requesting a refund can be found at starwarscelebration.com and all ticket holders will receive an e-mail with detailed instructions on how to submit your request.

Merchandise: If you pre-ordered merchandise you have the option to still receive your order, or you may request a refund. Please note: All of the incredible, exclusive merchandise planned for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim will be available for purchase online in the not so distant future and fans that choose to receive a merchandise credit will be able to use it at that time.

Important: The ticket refund and merchandise credit request period will open on Monday, June 22 and must be completed by August 26, 2020. Additionally, if you’ve booked a hotel in the official room block through our housing portal, your reservation will automatically be canceled. Please remember to adjust any additional travel arrangements you may have.

We look forward to hopefully seeing you all at D23 Expo next year. 

The Star Wars Celebration Team”

For those who don’t know, the Star Wars Celebration is a gathering of fans, filmmakers, actors, producers, and a huge list of anyone involved with the creation, production, and love of the Star Wars franchise. Fans can get a sneak peek at the latest and greatest releases by Lucasfilm and affiliated companies involving featured films, television series, previous productions, gaming, novels, comic books, and more, just by attending this event and especially at the highly sought after panels during the celebration.

Though we are sad to see this year event canceled we can’t wait to celebrate with fellow Star Wars fans in 2022. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for updates and all things Star Wars!

Featured Photo Credit/Source: Lucasfilm/Star Wars

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Barbra Streisand Gifts George Floyd’s Daughter with Disney Stock. Disney has an all new stockholder thanks to the generosity of actress, singer, and filmmaker, Barbra Streisand. The daughter of George Floyd, Gianna “Gigi” Floyd, has been named a stock holder for Disney as a gift from Streisand after the wrongful death of her father that has causes a resurgence in social justice activism around the world.

Gianna’s caregiver shared a post with a photo of Gigi holding Barbra’s letter to her monitored Instagram account with the caption: “Thank You @barbrastreisand for my package, I am now a Disney Stockholder thanks to you.”

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Thank You @barbrastreisand for my package, I am now a Disney Stockholder thanks to you ???

A post shared by GIGI FLOYD (@giannapinkfloyd_) on Jun 13, 2020 at 7:59am PDT

Though it is unknown how many shares were gifted to Gianna from Barbra, it is sure help Gigi in the future as Disney stock return keeps raising year after year. According to a report from CNBC a $1,000 USD investment in 2009 would have become worth more than $4,600 merely 10 years later, yielding a 370% return.

This is not the first, nor the last, gift Gianna is bound to receive from a celebrity. With several universities and performer Kanye West offering fully paid tuition for Gianna Floyd once she comes of age and chooses her college of choice. Gianna will also receive funds raised via GoFundMe well past the $2 million dollar mark at the time of writing.

Gianna has been coming to grips with her fathers untimely passing, but was recently shared in a video saying, “Daddy changed the world.”

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“Daddy Changed The World!!!” When You Remember #GeorgeFloyd Make Sure You Remember This Beautiful Soul That He Left Behind ??? #BLM #Blacklivesmatter ?Captured by @skrptz

A post shared by Skrptz (@skrptz) on Jun 2, 2020 at 5:30pm PDT

Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Disney!

Featured Photo Credit: Lisa Lake/WireImage for BSB/Instagram

Source: EW

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It was recently announced that the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim has been canceled. Due to this cancellation, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite has also been postponed.

Star Wars Celebration, which is the ultimate Star Wars fan convention, was going to be hosted at the Anaheim Convention Center Aug. 27-30. Star Wars Nite was going to happen the opening night of Star Wars Celebration.

The special event was going to be an epic evening at Disneyland with the following perks:

• Exclusive after-hours access to Disneyland park, with access beginning at 6 p.m.
• Special entertainment, including a special Star Wars-themed fireworks spectacular, galactic dance parties, character encounters and more!
• Enhanced décor, event merchandise and inspired food and beverages.
• Immersive Star Wars-themed photo opportunities.
• Select attractions open exclusively for event guests. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will not be available during this event due to standard required maintenance time.
• Unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party.

We will update when Disney releases more information.

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The Anaheim firefighter who posed for a Disney portrait honoring firefighters is suffering from complications with COVID-19. Anaheim Fire Capt. Dave Baker is among seven firefighters who have tested positive for the virus.

Two of the seven firefighters have been hospitalized, Baker being one of them. He is now fighting for his life on a ventilator.

A city spokesman said they believe the first original case was related to exposure on a call. Four of the infected firefighters have recovered and one is isolating at home.

As a rookie in 1993, Baker posed for Disney’s tribute to firefighters for National Firefighters Day. The image, which was reproduced for lithographs, postcards and other items, was notable because it was the first time Mickey Mouse was looking up at a person.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Baker and his family.

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Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to bring the excitement and colorful exuberance of DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls to their front door by participating in the all-new 5K, 10K or Kids’ 1K “Running Universal” Virtual Race.

Registration is now open at www.RunningUniversal.com with multiple standard and VIP packages available. Registration is limited and the Virtual Race can be completed at any time.

All participants will receive a collectible finisher medal featuring their favorite Trolls World Tour characters, complete with touchable hair. Runners who complete the virtual 5K can choose between colorful Poppy or Branch medals, while those who complete the virtual 10K will receive a sparkly medal featuring the energetic Guy Diamond. Guests can also choose to purchase the Trolls Party Package which includes all three medals. Kids who run the 1K will receive their own exclusive Trolls medallion.

Guests can choose between several different running packages to commemorate their own hair-raising Trolls tribute to the popular “Running Universal” series. The Standard 5K or 10K package will include one collectible medal, a themed drawstring backpack, a collectible Trolls pin and a downloadable bib and certificate. The VIP 5K or 10K package will include the Standard package items plus a Running Universal reusable water bottle. Young racers participating in the Kids’ 1K will receive an exclusive medallion, a themed drawstring backpack and a collectible Trolls pin along with a downloadable bib and certificate. The ultimate Trolls fan can select the Trolls Party Package, which includes all three medals along with the Standard Package items and reusable water bottle.

Runners can enhance their at-home experience by listening to the “Running Universal” playlist on Spotify as they train and complete the race. To further engage with fans nationwide, participants can share their experience on their social media channels using the hashtag #RunningUniversal and use brand-new Virtual Race stickers on GIPHY.

“Running Universal,” featuring DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls continues Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular “Running Universal” series, which launched last year with the popular “Minion Race” and was followed by the “Jurassic World Race.”

For more information about “Running Universal” events, visit www.RunningUniversal.com.

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