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 The Direct Articles

First Look at Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Spider-Man Villain Kraven Revealed In Set Video

New on-set videos have showcased action sequences from Sony's Kraven the Hunter spin-off film starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

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Ryan Reynolds Confirms Another Way Deadpool 3 Will Make MCU History

Marvel's upcoming Deadpool 3 will make MCU history due to the involvement of Ryan Reynolds' own production company.

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First Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Set Photos Show Drax & Mantis Actors

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 photos have revealed Dave Bautista's Drax and Pom Klementieff's Mantis arriving on set in costume.

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New Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Plot Synopsis Teases Trouble With the Empire

A new synopsis for Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series teased the Jedi Master's troubles with the Galactic Empire.

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Did Samuel L. Jackson Just Spoil His Ant-Man 3 Role?

Samuel L. Jackson may have spoiled his upcoming role in Marvel's Ant-Man 3.

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Disney+ Announces Unprecedented Moon Knight Release That Has Marvel Fans Worried

Marvel fans expressed concern over Disney releasing four episodes of the MCU's Moon Knight Disney+ series to reviewers in advance of the show's debut.

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Disney Recommends 5 of the 7 Marvel Shows Coming From Netflix

Ahead of Marvel's Netflix shows coming to Disney+, Disney has only recommended five of the seven series set to stream on March 16.

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Obi-Wan Kenobi's Luke Skywalker Actor Replaced Due to Story Problems

Due to Obi-Wan Kenobi story issues, Lucasfilm recast its young Luke Skywalker for the Disney+ series.

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Watch: Daredevil’s Full Scene In Spider-Man: No Way Home Released Online

Charlie Cox's Daredevil scene from Spider-Man: No Way Home was included in Sony's latest release of the film's early moments.

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Ryan Reynolds Reacts to Deadpool 3 News With Funny Poster

Actor Ryan Reynolds has responded to the announcement of Marvel's Deadpool 3 with an amusing poster.

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Disney+ Blasted By Parents TV Group Over Marvel Netflix Shows

The Parents Television Council has spoken out against Disney+ adding Marvel's Netflix series Iron Fist, Daredevil, and Jessica Jones to Disney+.

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CW's Batman Spin-off Casts Its Female Robin Prospect

The CW's Batman spin-off series, Gotham Knights, has cast its female Robin hero, Carrie Kelley.

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Aquaman 2 & The Flash Suffer Release Date Delays

Warner Bros. has delayed much of their upcoming film slate, including Aquaman 2, The Flash, and Shazam 2.

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Star Wars Confirms Luke Skywalker Plot In Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi

Star Wars has now confirmed that Luke Skywalker will be part of plot for Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.

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Watch: Disney+ Honors Loki’s Sylvie, Hawkeye’s Kate Bishop & More for Women’s History Month

In celebration of Women's History Month, Disney+ has released a video featuring MCU heroines including Hawkeye' Kate Bishop and Loki's Sylvie.

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Aaron Taylor-Johnson Breaks Silence on Playing Spider-Man's Kraven the Hunter

After having been cast as Sony's Kraven the Hunter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson has commented on his stunt training and physical appearance for the role.

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Marvel Studios HQ Celebrates Spider-Man: No Way Home With New Display (Photo)

Marvel Studios has celebrated the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Loki on Disney+ with new office displays.

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Marvel Studios Exec Hypes Up MCU's Upcoming Slate

Marvel Studios' executive Victoria Alonso has teased Marvel's upcoming slate for 2022.

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WandaVision Photos Reveal Elizabeth Olsen's Unused Scarlet Witch Costumes

Several unused designs for WandaVision's Scarlet Witch costume have been revealed.

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Daredevil Star Wants One Thing Changed About His MCU Costume

Daredevil star Charlie Cox revealed the one thing he wants to change about his MCU costume.

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Mark Ruffalo Teases a New Side of Hulk In Disney+'s She-Hulk

The Hulk's Mark Ruffalo teased that a new side of Hulk will be revealed in his upcoming scenes in Marvel's She-Hulk on Disney+.

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Watch: Batgirl Chases Brendan Fraser's Villain In Intense New Movie Set Video

New photos and video from the set of Batgirl have revealed a chase sequence involving Brendan Fraser's Firefly.

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New Avengers: Endgame LEGO Pack Celebrates Thor, Valkyrie & Korg

LEGO has revealed a new Avengers: Endgame accessory pack featuring Thor, Valkyrie, and Korg.

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MCU Theory Explains How Avengers: Age of Ultron Secretly Introduced the Multiverse

A new theory has explained how Avengers: Age of Ultron introduced the Multiverse and the Scarlet Witch's Multiversal abilities ahead of Doctor Strange 2.

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MCU Leak Spoils Don Cheadle's Next Marvel Appearance (Photo)

New on-set photos from Marvel's Secret Invasion for Disney+ may have spoiled Don Cheadle's return as Rhodey.

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Book of Boba Fett Star Responds to Fat Shaming With New Training Video

The Book of Boba Fett's Temuera Morrison has posted a hilarious response to Star Wars fat shaming.

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Deadpool Rumor Claims Ryan Reynolds Is Lying About Doctor Strange 2

A Doctor Strange 2 rumor has claimed that Ryan Reynolds has lied about his Deadpool role in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Kirsten Dunst Teases Possible Spider-Man Return After Tobey Maguire's Comeback

Spider-Man actress Kirsten Dunst has teased her possible return to the character of Mary Jane Watson from Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man trilogy.

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Marvel Reveals How Loki Influences Doctor Strange 2

A Doctor Strange 2 producer has explained how Loki on Disney+ has influenced Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Marvel Just Teased Thor 4's Interdimensional Travel Without Heimdall

A new LEGO set for Thor: Love and Thunder has revealed how Thor can travel the Bifrost without Heimdall.

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Star Wars: Palpatine Actor Teases Possible Return In Obi-Wan Kenobi Show

Star Wars' Ian McDiarmid has hinted at the possibility of Emperor Palpatine's return in Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi for Disney+.

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How Doctor Strange 2 Will Impact Tobey & Andrew's Spider-Man Universes (Theory)

A new MCU theory has explained how Doctor Strange 2 could impact Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man universes.

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The Godfather Director Criticizes Marvel & More Blockbusters

Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola has criticized Marvel movies and other modern-day blockbusters.

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Photos: Michael Keaton's Batman Gets a Costume Update on Batgirl Movie Set

New on-set photos from Batgirl have revealed better looks at Michael Keaton's upgraded Batman costume.

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Book of Boba Fett's Finale Just Broke a Star Wars Viewership Record

The finale episode of The Book of Boba Fett broke the record for viewership in terms of Star Wars Disney+ finales.

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New Captain Marvel Spotted In Doctor Strange 2 Trailer (Photos)

The latest trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness revealed a variant of Brie Larson's Captain Marvel.

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Watch: Ultron Returns In New Doctor Strange 2: Multiverse of Madness Trailer

The latest trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness revealed Ultron's return from Avengers: Age of Ultron.

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Moon Knight Gets Official TV Rating and It's Lower Than Expected

Marvel Studios' Moon Knight Disney+ series starring Oscar Issac has received its official rating and it's lower than some anticipated.

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23 MCU Easter Eggs Spotted at Disney's Avengers Campus (Photos)

Like a Marvel movie, Disneyland's Avengers Campus is packed with Marvel Easter eggs and references to the Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor, Tony Stark, Peggy Carter, and even Marvel artist Jack Kirby.

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Star Wars Report Reveals Grand Admiral Thrawn's Live-Action Debut Details

A new report has confirmed that Star Wars Rebels' Grand Admiral Thrawn is the main villain in the Star Wars Ahsoka series for Disney+.

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