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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Lady Gaga & Joaquin Phoenix's Joker 2 Gets Official Release Date
Warner Bros. has set an official release date for Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga's upcoming Joker sequel.
The Mandalorian Season 3: Leaked Set Photos Tease New Location
Photos from the set of The Mandalorian's upcoming Season 3 for Disney+ leaked online.
DC Reportedly Pulls Ezra Miller Flash Cover Amid Controversy
DC has reportedly pulled the cover for The Flash's comic book prequel due to the controversy surrounding Ezra Miller.
Black Panther 2: New Listing Spoils Military Boat Scene
A new casting call for Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever spoils a scene involving a ship that takes place within the upcoming 2022 film.
Spider-Man: No Way Home's Insane New Footage Rips Open the MCU Multiverse
A new Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser revealed more footage of Tom Holland's Peter Parker, the Mirror Dimension, and the world being torn apart.
Spider-Man: No Way Home Reveals 7 Action-Packed Promo Images of Green Goblin, Electro & More
As part of a promotion for Spider-Man: No Way Home, seven new pieces of artwork have been revealed featuring Spider-Man, Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and more.
Marvel Confirms Wong’s Hilarious MCU Job Before Becoming Superhero
A new clip from Episode 3 of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law revealed Wong's job before he became a superhero sorcerer.
Star Wars Drops Gina Carano From The Mandalorian
Gina Carano who plays Cara Dune in The Mandalorian has been removed from the Disney+ series.
The Mandalorian: Why Rosario Dawson's Lightsaber Battle Was Season 2's Most High-Pressured Fight
The Mandalorian's stunt coordinator discusses the lightsaber duel between Ahsoka Tano and the Magistrate (Morgan Elsbeth) in the season's fifth episode.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Series: Rumored Villains Could Connect To Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Along with Darth Vader, other Star Wars villains have been rumored for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+.
Star Wars Actor Teases Anakin Skywalker Return In Upcoming Animated Project
Matt Lanter who voiced Anakin Skywalker for Lucasfilm Animation's Star Wars: The Clone Wars claims fans will see Anakin again.
Star Wars: Liam Neeson Casts Doubt on Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series Involvement
Liam Neeson denied reprising his role as Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn for the upcoming Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.
Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Reportedly Completes Filming
New rumors claimed that Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi series starring Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen wrapped filming.
Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi Fights Darth Vader In New Disney+ Show Art
A new video for the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series teased a lightsaber duel between Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen's Darth Vader.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Disappointed By Lack of Trailer
Lucasfilm revealed the first trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ starring Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen.
Star Wars Fan Debunks Boba Fett's Anakin Skywalker Theory
A Star Wars fan debunked a theory connecting Din Djarin's new starfighter from The Book of Boba Fatt to Anakin Skywalker and the prequel trilogy.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Disney+ Leak Spoils Jedi Order Plot
A new Star Wars leak about Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ has described an attempt to reform the Jedi Order and more.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Leak Spoils the Opening Scene of the Disney+ Show
A new rumor has revealed the opening scene from Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Post-Credits Scene Teased By New Leak
A new Obi Wan-Kenobi rumor has teased a post-credits scene for the Disney+ series and details about who fans might see.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Rumor Reveals When to Expect More Disney+ Footage to Release
A new rumor has teased when Star Wars fans can expect new footage for Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.
New Obi-Wan Kenobi Photos Show Off Fresh Costume, Grand Inquisitor & More
New stills from Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi featuring Ewan McGregor and Rupert Friend have been released.
Watch: First Obi-Wan Kenobi Clip Released Online
A new extended clip from Obi-Wan Kenobi was released online showing the conflict between Obi-Wan and Luke Skywalker's Uncle Owen.
Watch: Ewan McGregor Speaks Out Against Fans Attacking Obi-Wan Kenobi Actress
Ewan McGregor has posted a video in response to the racist statements made towards Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episode 3 Features Horrific Jedi Younglings Easter Egg
Episode 3 of Obi-Wan Kenobi revealed a horrific Easter egg that's connects to the fate of Jedi younglings.
How Star Wars Wasted Hayden Christensen In Obi-Wan Kenobi
How Star Wars wasted Hayden Christensen throughout Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.
Star Wars: Ewan McGregor Gets Honest About Spoilery Leaks Online
Ewan McGregor addressed the online leaks leading up to Obi-Wan Kenobi's debut on Disney+.
Watch: Disney+ Reveals First Trailer for New Obi-Wan Kenobi Special
Star Wars has revealed a trailer for its upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi special on Disney+.
Eternals 2: Marvel Director Teases Another Oscar-Winning Actress Who Could Join MCU Franchise
Eternals director Chloe Zhao teased the potential interest of a frequent collaborator joining the MCU for Eternals 2.
New Spider-Man: No Way Home Photo Teases Fight In Doctor Strange's Sanctum
New photos from Spider-Man: No Way Home seemingly confirm a shared location that will be featured in the upcoming film starring Tom Holland.
Spider-Man: No Way Home: New Photo Shows Tom Holland's Hero Struggling In Doc Ock Fight
A new image from Spider-Man: No Way Home shows Tom Holland's Spider-Man struggling to hang on.
Spider-Man Fans Discover Mystery Hand In No Way Home Trailer (Is It Tobey Maguire's?)
Spider-Man fans discovered an editing mistake in the background of the Spider-Man: No Way Home that could be evidence for Tobey Maguire or Andrew Garfield.
Andrew Garfield's Stuntman Clarifies Amazing Spider-Man 3 Confusion
Andrew Garfield's stuntman has clarified the confusion surrounding a revival of The Amazing Spider-Man 3.
Star Wars: R2-D2 & C-3PO Join Forces For New Disney+ Animated Show
Star Wars: A Droid Story, featuring R2-D2 and C-3PO, was announced for Disney+ during Disney Investor Day 2020.
Star Wars Confirms Episode Count of Rogue One Spinoff Andor
The sizzle reel for the Star Wars series Andor starring Diego Luna revealed the Disney+ series episode count and more.
Spider-Man Producer Explains Return of Tobey Maguire & Andrew Garfield Villains
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige explained the return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's villains in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Star Wars Reveals Best Look Yet at Boba Fett's New Armor In Mandalorian Spin-off
New magazine covers featuring Boba Fett have been revealed ahead of The Book of Boba Fett's debut on Disney+.
J.J. Abrams Co. Disagreed With Lucasfilm on Major Star Wars: Force Awakens Scene
A Lucasfilm Executive has shared what J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot wanted in Disney's Star Wars sequel trilogy in comparison to Lucasfilm.
Hawkeye Director Confirms Spider-Man: Homecoming Trope In Disney+ Show
Hawkeye's directing team shared how Hailee Steinfeld's Kate Bishop and Jeremy Renner's Hawkeye relationship compares to Tony and Peter's from Homecoming.
Marvel Studios' First Animated Show Wasn't Kevin Feige's Idea
Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum shares that the upcoming "What If...?" series was the first Marvel Studios greenlit for Disney+ and how the idea sold Kevin Feige.
Marvel Boss Speaks on Avoiding 'Overabundance' of Disney+ MCU Shows
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige explained Marvel's attempt to avoid too much MCU on Disney+.