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Screenwriter Rian Johnson attends the National Board of Review Awards gala in New York, Jan. 8, 2013. The Walt Disney Co. has announced that Johnson will create a new trilogy for the “Star Wars” universe, greatly expanding the director’s command over George Lucas’ ever-expanding space saga. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Rian Johnson inks Disney deal for new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy: ‘He’s a creative force’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - In this May 4, 2015 file photo, Ross Lynch arrives at Paley Center For Media Presents Family Night With &quot;Austin &amp; Ally&quot; in Beverly Hills, Calif. Lynch has taken on one of the toughest film assignments you can get, making a cannibalistic serial killer likable. The “Austin and Ally” star plays Jeffrey Dahmer in “My Friend Dahmer” as a high school student, long before he went on his murderous rampages. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Former Disney star Ross Lynch goes very dark in film role

By JOHN CARUCCI - Associated Press

Heidi Klum, dressed as a werewolf, performs a dance from Michael Jackson's &quot;Thriller&quot; video her 18th Annual Halloween Party at Moxy Times Square on Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Stars celebrate Halloween with costume cavalcade

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Disney Channel's "Andi Mack" will feature a coming-out tale for one of its tween characters. The editorial decision is a first for the company. (YouTube, Disney Channel screenshot) ** FILE **

‘Andi Mack’ to feature Disney Channel’s first coming-out tale for gay tweens

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

In this Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 photo, workers begin repairs to a damaged irrigation pipe at the wildfire-damaged Signorello Estate winery in Napa, Calif. Residents in California wine country are increasingly worried about the ability to pay their bills as wildfires drag on. The state's deadliest group of fires has left many business owners and employees without work or pay for nine days. Business communities are just returning to assess the effect on revenue and jobs. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

‘Praying to have business’: Workers hit hard by wildfires

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ - Associated Press

In this Aug. 28, 2017, photo, freshly laid concrete dries on the site of Thor Construction's new north Minneapolis Headquarters. (Evan Frost/Minnesota Public Radio via AP)

Entrepreneur brings company back to Minneapolis

By EMMA SAPONG - Associated Press

At Disney World, 4 hotels in pilot program to accept dogs

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

This combination photo shows Harvey Weinstein arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2016, left, and his brother Bob Weinstein at the premiere of &quot;Sin City,&quot; in Los Angeles on March 28, 2005. Harvey Weinstein was fired Sunday by the Weinstein Co., the studio he co-founded with his brother Bob, after a bombshell New York Times expose alleged decades of crude sexual behavior on his part toward female employees and actresses. (AP Photo/File)

As scope of Weinstein conduct widens, questions of who knew

By JAKE COYLE - Associated Press

Alex Morgan apologizes for weekend incident at Disney park

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3 Orlando City Soccer Club players kicked out of Disney

By TERRANCE HARRIS - Associated Press

President Donald Trump waits outside the West Wing of the White House for the arrival of Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

White House: ESPN could justify firing Hill for Trump tweets

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FILE - In this March 2, 2017 file photo, director-producer J.J. Abrams poses for a portrait to promote &quot;The Play That Goes Wrong&quot; at the Lyceum Theatre in New York. Abrams is returning to “Star Wars,” and will replace Colin Trevorrow as writer and director of “Episode IX.” Disney announced Abrams return on Tuesday, Sept. 12. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP, File)

The Latest: ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ shifts release date

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‘Pinocchio,’ ‘Fantasia’ animator ‘X’ Atencio dead at 98

By ANDREW DALTON - Associated Press

Man charged in DUI death of Disney employee walking to work

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Hasbro draws fans to 1st ever convention for its brands

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FILE - In this Monday, March 13, 2017, file photo, The Walt Disney Company CEO Robert Iger attends a special screening of Disney's &quot;Beauty and the Beast&quot; at Alice Tully Hall in New York. Disney is adding more firepower to the kids streaming service expected in 2019. Iger said its Star Wars and Marvel comic-book movies will be included in the service as well as Disney and Pixar movies and TV shows. In the U.S., that will be the only way to stream those films on demand. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Disney streaming service to get ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel

By TALI ARBEL - Associated Press

In this Monday, May 1, 2017, file photo, released by Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution, Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest pose for a photo at &quot;Live&quot; in New York. (Pawel Kaminski/Disney/ABC Home Entertainment and TV Distribution via AP)

Easy does it: Kelly and Ryan kick off a new ‘Live’ season

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

Sir Alec Guinness played a legendary Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, a noble man and gifted in the ways of the Force. He trained Anakin Skywalker, served as a general in the Republic Army during the Clone Wars, and guided Luke Skywalker as a mentor. (Image courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd). ** FILE **

Obi-Wan Kenobi stand-alone movie planned for ‘Star Wars’ franchise: Report

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - In this April 8, 2017, file photo, Shonda Rhimes attends the &quot;Scandal&quot; 100th Episode Celebration at Fig &amp; Olive in West Hollywood, Calif. Netflix announced late Sunday, Aug. 13, that Rhimes and her company Shondaland had agreed to produce new series and context for the streaming service. Rhimes’ current hit shows, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Scandal” and “How to Get Away With Murder,” will continue to air on ABC. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

Netflix wins ‘Scandal’ creator Rhimes in blow to Disney, ABC

By TALI ARBEL - Associated Press

Shonda Rhimes, ‘Scandal’ creator, signs with Netflix: Report

By Ken Shepherd - The Washington Times