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Jon Favreau Confirms ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Production Delays Will Not Affect the Premiere Date

Jon Favreau Confirms ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Production Delays Will Not Affect the Premiere Date. During an interview with CNBC, newly appointed Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared that “there will be no delay on Mandalorian” and that the series is still expected to premiere on Disney+ in October 2020.

Some fans were skeptical that the series would face minimal delays, but we now have confirmation from the series showrunner and creator Jon Favreau that The Mandalorian Season 2 will premiere in October 2020 as previously scheduled.

“We were lucky enough to have finished photography before the lockdown, so thanks to how technology-forward Lucasfilm and ILM are, we’ve been able to do all the editing visual effects remotely… It will be available as planned on Disney+ in October,” Favreau shared while speaking with series directors Dave Filoni, Deborah Chow, Taika Waititi, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Rick Famuyiwa.  “It will be building on hopefully what people loved from the first season. It doesn’t feel like the next season, it feels like work continuing.” Adding, “I hope people are having as much seeing it as we are having making it.”

Photo Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney+

The series finished filming back in February 2020 and is currently being edited at home thanks to the dedicated VFX artists and editors at Lucasfilm. Disney also recently ordered a third season of the mega-popular Star Wars series, which will likely premiere on Disney+ in October 2021, similarly to how the first two seasons were released via the new streaming service.

Earlier this year, The Mandalorian Animation Supervisor, Hal Hickel shared with Variety , “A big tentpole summer film, like say Avengers, might be around 2,000 visual effects shots, and these series are a little shy of 4,000 visual effects shots for Season One, and Season Two is no different. We’re doing them in around the same amount of time, maybe even less time, than a big summer film, plus we all have to work remotely. We’re in the middle of that tsunami now, but we’re going to get it all done, people are going to get their Baby Yoda, I promise.”

Photo Credit: Lucasfilm/Disney+

Are you excited for season 2 of The Mandalorian? What rumored character appearances are you the most excited for? Are you ready for more Baby Yoda? We would love to hear your thoughts and predictions in the comments.

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

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Mark Hamill Surprises Star Wars Fan/Nurse Testing Patients for COVID-19

Mark Hamill Surprises Star Wars Fan/Nurse Testing Patients for COVID-19. Every day heroic men and women are stepping up to the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to help keep us all safe and healthy. To help bring attention to these health care heroes , Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been featuring various health care workers and awarding them and their co-workers gifts to help celebrate their hard work and dedication to public health.

When Jimmy Kimmel found out that Chloe is a massive Star Wars fan he called up a buddy of his by the name of Mark Hamill, aka Luke Skywalker himself! During the interview Jimmy and Mark surprised Chloe and needless to say, she was completely caught off guard by the sudden appearance of Luke Skywalker on her screen. Hehe, but we would be pretty speechless too!

Towards the end of the conversation Jimmy thanked Chloe for her hard work and Mark also shared his thanks and surprised Chloe further by telling her he will be sending her a signed lightsaber as a thank you for her dedication to health care! He also thanked her for her heroism and willingness to help her patients every day.

You can watch their full conversation on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the video shared below:

“During the quarantine, [Jimmy Kimmel Live!] is paying tribute to those who are on the frontline of the crisis. Tonight’s #HealthCareHero is nurse Chloe Ducose from San Diego. Chloe is a huge Star Wars fan so to thank her for everything she’s doing, Jimmy surprised her with a visit from Mark Hamill who is sending her an amazing gift. We are also giving her $10,000 from our friends at PayPal, who will also be sending PayPal vouchers to all of her coworkers as well. If you have a #HealthCareHero who you think we should feature on the show, share their story on social media with the hashtag #HealthCareHero – be sure to tag @JimmyKimmelLive and look for a message from us. #JimmyKimmelLiveFromHisHouse”

Thank you to all our #HealthCareHeroes out there helping to keep people safe and healthy during this uncertain time. Be sure to check back here at Chip and Co. for all things Star Wars!

Featured Photo Credit/Source: Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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Our Favorite Star Wars Bounty Hunter Finally Shines In This New Kitchenware Collection!

With Baby Yoda taking over the world (no seriously, he’s everywhere), it’s sometimes hard to remember that there are other characters in the Star Wars universe!

Boba Fett in Star Wars Weekends Parade

While it’s hard to step away from “The Child,” it’s about time Boba Fett got some love, too!

A new collection from Toynk has dropped featuring the infamous bounty hunter. This four piece set is super durable (hello stoneware!) and a fun way to add even MORE Star Wars into your life.

Boba Fett Dinnerware Collection ©Toynk

This collection includes a mug, a large bowl, a smaller dessert plate, and a larger dinner plate that could house some pretty scrumptious bites.

Boba Fett Dinnerware Collection ©Disney

The color is similar to Boba Fett’s iconic armor, and the manufactured wear and tear on these items is a nice touch. The Boba Fett Stoneware Collection is $49.99 and you can head over to Toynk to grab yours now!

Check out the symbols on the Boba Fett Dinnerware Collection ©Toynk

This is a fun collection for anyone who is looking to add some more Star Wars to their meals. There has been some crazy adorable merch that has hit the market since The Mandalorian launched, and we can’t wait to see what else drops from the Star Wars universe while we wait for season two!

Still obsessed with Baby Yoda? See what other items you can add to your collection!

What do you think about this new collection? Let us know in the comments!

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Here’s How to Have an EPIC Disney Pool Party in Your Backyard!

Warm weather means more time outside! And since we’re spending way more time at home, our pools may be getting a lot more love this summer (even if they’re the tiny inflatable kind!). You may be heading outside to work on your tan or to throw the ultimate backyard barbecue, but don’t leave that pool neglected!

A Dip in Your Resort Pool May Be Just the Break Your Day Needs!

Let’s throw one EPIC at-home Disney pool party! We found swimsuits, towels, pool toys, and more that will guarantee your pool will be your favorite destination this summer!

Swimsuit up!

First thing’s first, you gotta dress for the occasion! That means swimsuits for the whole family! We all have our favorite go-to Disney everyday outfits, but do you have a Disney pool outfit? 

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Luckily for you, we found some super cute and chic swimsuits, starting with this scoop neck swimsuit for juniors! Minnie Mouse is sporting some serious poolside style with her sunglasses and bow! It’s priced at $49.99.

Shop for this stylish scoop neck swimsuit here!

We also found THE cutest Mickey Mouse ruffle swimsuit at Torrid! Who’s the leader of the pool club?

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YOU are when you rock this look all summer long! This one-piece swimsuit is $99.50.

Shop for the Mickey Mouse ruffle swimsuit here!

And for guys, don’t worry about being left out! We found a fun way to match at the pool this summer.

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These Mickey Mouse swim trunks are the perfect touch of Disney style (and Mickey’s even got his shades on ready to hit the pool). You can get it for $34.99.

Be the coolest Mouse at the pool with these swim trunks!

Give your feet some love!

Keep your feet safe AND chic with some Disney flip flops. Havaianas has given us some of our favorite Disney flippies over the years, and we found a couple of pairs that will match just about any pool look.

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The first pair up are these Mickey Mouse flip flops for women. You can rep Mickey from head to toe! These flip flops are $26.00.

Grab a pair of these Mickey Mouse flip flops by Havaianas here!

But we all know ONE pair of flip flops isn’t enough! You need options! So we went ahead and found another cute pair of Havaianas for all you Minnie fans out there.

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We’re obsessed with the color of these flip flops — they’re super tropical, complete with flamingos! These cuties are $30.00.

Step into poolside style with these Havaiana flip flops!

Get the party started with these pool toys and party activities!

We all know that for some folks, laying on your towel is all the pool interaction you need to slip into paradise. But for those who are looking for a little more recreation, we got you! After all, it’s not an EPIC pool party if you don’t have some fun toys and activities for the pool!

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Dive “Under the Sea” like in The Little Mermaid or float in space like Star Wars! If you’re looking for a challenge, this Little Mermaid catch and dive toy set adds the perfect Disney touch! Turn it into a competition amongst your family! You can get these for $20.88.

Shop for the Little Mermaid pool toy set here!

Get ready for your pool to transform into a galaxy far, far away with this next set of toys! We found a Star Wars inflatable ball set that would be perfect for your epic pool party.

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Each set comes with R2D2, BB8, and a rather cute Death Star. The set of 3 is $39.99.

Stock up on this Star Wars inflatable ball set for your backyard pool party here!

When you’re tired from all those fun and games and you want to just kick back and relax, don’t just chill on any old, tired float! Keep the Star Wars party going with this Millennium Falcon pool float!

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The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy is now the most relaxing hunk of junk in your pool! You can get this uber awesome float for $59.99.

Blast off with this Millennium Falcon pool float!

Let’s keep the Star Wars theme going because we KNOW there are lots of you out there who just love all things Star Wars! We also found this adorable BB8 pool float that would make a great companion to any pool party.

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You can get your very own for $24.98.

Get your very own BB8 pool float here!

We all know an epic pool party is more than just toys and cute swimsuits. Sure, that’s a good start, but you need some food and drinks that’ll keep the party going all afternoon long! Why not make your epic pool party an epic backyard barbecue?

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While you’re at it, keep your drinks safe (and perhaps a bit on the dark side) with this Darth Vader can cooler! Get your own can cooler for $12.99.

Make sure your beverages are ready to party with this Darth Vader can cooler!

Wrap up in a cozy towel

When it’s time to get out of the pool, obviously you’ll need a fresh set of Disney towels to dry off! And if your idea of an epic pool party looks more like lounging instead of swimming, you’ll still need a stylish towel to lay on! Either way, we found some cute Disney towels to add to your collection.

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For the kiddos, this Mickey Mouse towel is perfect for an afternoon at the pool! Get your very own for $29.99.

Shop for this Mickey Mouse towel here!

This next towel really makes a STATEMENT. That’s because this Star Wars towel is OVERSIZED.

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So stretch out and relax, or wrap yourself up three times over — either way, your love of Star Wars will be loud and proud. This towel is priced at $34.99.

Shop for this oversized Star Wars towel here!

Do you find yourself coming back to the water, no matter how hard you try?

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As the weather gets hotter and hotter it’s only going to get more difficult to say no to an afternoon by the pool, so embrace your destiny like Moana with this fun towel for $10.00.

Shop for this cute Moana towel here!

Whether you have a full-sized swimming pool or a sprinkler that you can run around in, we hope you have some ways of staying cool this summer! With all of us spending more time in our backyards this year, it’s more important now than ever before to show our patio, lawn, and pool some love! That also extends to us to make sure we’re dressed in true Disney style. So lather up on sunscreen and enjoy the warm weather!

See how to throw a mega cool Disney Backyard BBQ here!! 

What are your pool party MUST haves? Let us know in the comments!

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J.J. Abram’s Production House Bad Robot Pledges $10 Million For Racial Equality

Over the weekend, Chairman Bob Iger addressed Disney’s firm stance against racial disparity which you can read in its entirety here. Disney also posted the following statement on all of its social media platforms.

Screenshot of Disney’s Instagram Account

Now, the production company Bad Robot led by Star Wars director J.J. Abrams has pledged to donate $10 million dollars to equal rights causes.

The announcement was posted on Bad Robot’s Instagram yesterday. Between Bad Robot and The Katie McGrath and J.J. Abrams Family Foundation, $10 million dollars in aid will be provided over the next five years to anti-racist organizations including Black Future Labs, Black Lives Matter, Community Coalition, Equal Justice Initiative, and Know Your Rights Camp.

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“We at Bad Robot are grateful to the many scholars, activists, organizers, and leaders fighting on the frontlines of change in our systemically unjust country,” the post read. “Enough is enough. Enough police brutality. Enough outsized privilege. Enough polite conversation,” the statement went on. “In this fragile time, words matter, listening is critical and investment is required.”

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