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Disney to launch live-action TV series of 'Star Wars' in exclusive video-streaming service

Disney's CEO Bob Iger announced during the quarterly financial call on Thursday that aside from a new Star Wars trilogy to be helmed by "The Last Jedi" director Rian Johnson, Walt Disney will also be producing a live-action TV series of the franchise, to be shown exclusively on the recently-announced Disney online streaming service to be launched in 2019.

'Big Little Lies' season 2 news: Production confirmed; director Jean-Marc VallÃ©e steps out of show

"Big Little Lies" season 2 is apparently confirmed and will be starting its production in spring 2018.

'Star Wars: Battlefront 2' release date news: EA confirms first free content of game related to 'The Last Jedi'

The end of 2017 has huge offerings in store for all the "Star Wars" fans. Aside from the "Episode VIII: The Last Jedi," which will hit the theaters on December 15th, EA is set to release the video game sequel "Star Wars: Battlefront II" this November. The release dates of the film and the game are not so far from each other, and as expected, EA confirmed that "Battlefront II" will include free contents based on the upcoming movie.

'Star Wars' updates: 'The Last Jedi' director to launch an all-new trilogy without Skywalkers

There are only a few weeks left before "Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi" hits the theaters, and the fans of George Lucas' original creation are interested to see how the film's director, Rian Johnson, will spin this new entry in the franchise. The public could not make a judgement this early, although Disney may already have seen a lot of potential on Johnson's work.

'Gilmore Girls' updates: Fans still hoping for more revival episodes despite writers signing with new studio

The sequel/revival series of the comedy-drama television series "Gilmore Girls" is a big hit for longtime fans.

Overwatch's Hanzo and Warcraft's Alexstrasza coming to 'Heroes of the Storm'

Blizzard announces new "Heroes of the Storm" characters â Hanzo from "Overwatch" and Alexstrasza from "World of Warcraft."

'The Rhythm Section' update: Blake Lively steps out in a complete make-under

Blake lively was virtually unrecognizable in the sets of upcoming mystery-thriller "The Rhythm Action."

'The Walking Dead' season 8 mid-season finale with 88 minutes

AMC's hit post-apocalyptic series "The Walking Dead" just announced that it will go big with its mid-season finale.

Steam news: 11 new currencies soon to be supported in the platform

PC gamers in 11 countries will be happy to hear that their country's currency is now supported on Steam.

Lamar Odom 'is doing well' after collapse at L.A. nightclub

Retired professional basketball player Lamar Odom is reportedly recovering well following his collapse at a nightclub in Los Angeles on Sunday.

'Pokemon Go' developer announces 'Harry Potter' AR game in the works

After the success with the augmented reality game "Pokemon Go," Niantic is here again to offer another one. Already in the works is a "Harry Potter" game.

Terry Crews files police report on sexual assault, leaves WME

The Harvey Weinstein scandal that had been casting shadow in Hollywood scene seemed to encourage more sexual assault victims in bravely coming out and retelling their horrendous experience. "White Chicks" actor Terry Crews had taken a step for the alleged sexual harassment done to him by a film exec.