Savannah Sanders

Savannah Sanders

Writer

Savannah Sanders joined The Direct as a writer in 2020. In addition to writing for The Direct's Star Wars, Marvel, and DC teams, Savannah specializes in the relationship between Disney's blockbuster franchises and the Disney Parks.  

Prior to joining The Direct, Savannah was a high school history, government, and English teacher, as well as a freelance writer with bylines for the Touring Plans Blog and Screen Rant. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Southern Illinois University

You can follow Savannah on Twitter (@DisneyParkSavvy) to keep up with her thoughts and reviews. 

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Savannah Sanders's Latest Stories

She-Hulk Finale's KEVIN Explained: Marvel's Riskiest Cameo Yet

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's riskiest cameo yet was explained.

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Hulk's Son Cameo Explained: How Skaar Sets Up 1 Upcoming MCU Movie

One of She-Hulk's most surprising cameos seemingly set up a future MCU movie.

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New She-Hulk Scene Casts Doubt on Daredevil's MCU Canoncity

One of Jennifer Walters and Matt Murdock's scenes in She-Hulk has suggested that Daredevil isn't MCU canon.

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Watch: First She-Hulk Finale Clip Released Online

A first look at She-Hulk: Attorney at Law's finale was released.

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First Look at Dakota Johnson In White Hair for Marvel's Madame Web Movie (Photos)

Photos form the set of Madame Web have offered a first look at Dakota Johnson's character with white hair.

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23 Biggest Marvel Announcements From 2022 New York Comic-Con (Movies, Parks & More)

The 2022 New York Comic-Con announced a number of new Marvel-related comics and crossovers, as well as experiences at the Disney Parks.

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Star Wars Live-Action Thrawn: Unsurprising Actor Reportedly Cast for Disney+’s Ahsoka

A Star Wars casting rumor has revealed who may be playing Thrawn in the upcoming live-action series Ahsoka on Disney+.

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Warner Bros. Digitally Removes Black Adam Movie Crewman From New BTS Photo

Warner Bros. digitally scrubbed a member of the Black Adam crewman from one of the film's behind-the-scenes photos.

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She-Hulk: Which Episodes Will Daredevil Appear?

A new theory has explained which episodes of She-Hulk that Daredevil will

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Did Star Wars: Andor Just Tease a Major Jedi Cameo?

The Kyber crystal Cassian Andor was given, and its newly revealed name, may have teased connections between a Jedi and Luthen Rael.

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Eiza Gonzalez Asks Fans to Stop Attacking Her Amid Marvel Casting Rumors

Eiza Gonzalez took to Twitter to share a message for fans coming at her over her rumored MCU role.

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Captain America 4 Writer Joins Another Upcoming Superhero Movie

Malcolm Spellman has taken on a new comic book movie writing job in addition to Captain America 4.

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Spider-Verse 2 Merch Spoils Unexpected New British Spider-Man (Photos)

New merchandise for Spider-Verse 2 has revealed a new British Spider-Man.

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MCU: Replacement Black Panther Suit Gets Spoiled by Funko (Photos)

A new Funko Pop for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has spoiled what the next Black Panther suit will look like.

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Black Panther 2 Director Defends Namor Decision

Black Panther 2 director Ryan Coogler has revealed more about one of the weirdest parts of Wakanda Forever.

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Captain Marvel Actor Confirms She’ll Be Missing From the Sequel

A member of the cast from 2019's Captain Marvel has confirmed that she won't be returning for The Marvels.

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Hugh Jackman Addresses How Marvel Convinced Him to Return as MCU Wolverine

Hugh Jackman has explained how Marvel Studios persuaded him to reprise his role as Wolverine for Deadpool 3.

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The Batman 2: Joker Actor Breaks Silence on Sequel Prospects

Barry Keoghan has opened up about the prospects of returning as the Joker in The Batman 2.

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Black Panther 2's Villain Isn't Who We Thought, Reveals MCU Actor

Black Panther 2's Tenoch Huerta has revealed that Namor isn't the villain that audiences expected.

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Blade Delay: Marvel Studios Reportedly Pushes Start Date Back

New reports have suggested that Marvel Studios is pushing back Blade's start date.

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Zac Efron Responds to Marvel Wolverine Casting Rumors

Zac Efron has reacted to rumors about Marvel Studios looking to cast him or his type as Wolverine.

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Black Panther 2 Actors Pilgrimaged to Chadwick Boseman's Grave

The cast of Black Panther visited Chadwick Boseman's grave before the start of filming for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Marvel's Iron Fist: Finn Jones Wants MCU Redemption Following Poor Reviews

Finn Jones has shared how he would like his version of Iron Fist to continue within the MCU.

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Hidden Ahsoka & Mandalorian Easter Eggs Spotted In New Andor Episode

Episode 4 of Andor on Disney+ contained Easter eggs for both Ahsoka and The Mandalorian.

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Marvel Fans Share Strong Reactions to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Return News

MCU fans have shared reactions to the Deadpool 3 news that Hugh Jackman will be returning as Wolverine.

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Black Panther 2 Actor Explains How Sexism Doesn’t Exist In Wakanda

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever stars have explained why sexism isn't an issue in Wakanda.

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Black Panther 2's New Mutant Gets Officially Confirmed

A star of Black Panther 2 has officially confirmed the MCU's next mutant.

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Marvel Admits It's 'Too Soon' to Replace Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has explained why Marvel chose not to replace Chadwick Boseman for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

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Shazam 2 Director Responds to Justice League vs. Black Adam Movie Rumors

The director of Shazam 2 has shared his reaction to the rumors of a Black Adam crossover with Justice League.

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Captain America 4: Anthony Mackie Wants to Outdo 1 Iconic Chris Evans Scene

Captain America's Anthony Mackie expressed his interest in topping one of Chris Evans' iconic action scenes.

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MCU: Iron Man & Hawkeye Spin-offs, Ironheart & Echo, Receive Filming Updates

A rumor claims Marvel Disney+ series Ironheart and Echo are expected to start production in January and April 2022 respectively.

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How Black Widow Was Helped By Taika Waititi, the Russo Brothers & Other Marvel Directors

Marvel's Black Widow director Cate Shortland talked with other MCU directors like Taika Waititi and the Russo Brothers when making the Scarlett Johansson-led film.

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Eternals Star Angelina Jolie Admits She Felt 'A Little Nuts' Training for Marvel Role

Angelina Jolie commented on the scale of Marvel's Eternals production and her experience portraying Thena within the MCU.

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Star Wars Reveals Fake Jedi VFX That Kept Luke Skywalker's Mandalorian Cameo a Secret (Photos)

The latest episode of the Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian revealed what was used in place of Mark Hamill's Luke Skywalker to keep The Mandalorian finale surprise cameo a secret.

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Mark Hamill Reveals How Marvel Movies Influenced His Return in The Mandalorian

Mark Hamill explained how Marvel's de-aging tech helped convince him to play Luke Skywalker for the Season 2 finale of The Mandalorian in the latest episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.

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Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Makes History In Book of Boba Fett Episode 5

In Episode 5 of The Book of Boba Fett, a character from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order made its first live-action appearance.

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Star Wars’ Next Animated Disney+ Show Receives Exciting Update

Star Wars composer Kevin Kiner revealed Lucasfilm Animation is working on a new Star Wars animated series.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Theory Explains Quinlan Vos' Future In Live-Action

A new theory has explained Quinlan Vos' future in live-action following his name being referenced in Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.

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The Mandalorian's Baby Yoda Plan Receives Easter Egg Reference In The Bad Batch Finale

The final episode of Season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch hinted at the Empire's Kamino-related cloning experiments involving Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian on Disney+.

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Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett: Rumored Episode Count Slightly Higher Than Expected

A new rumor claimed that Lucasfilm's The Book of Boba Fett for Disney+ will have nine episodes as opposed to The Mandalorian's traditional eight.

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