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.
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Star Wars Reveals Mind-Blowing Lightsaber Tech & New Concept Art For Disney World Luxury Hotel
Disney unveiled information about its immersive Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World in 2022 as well as a look at a new activating lightsaber.
Star Wars Rebels Character Makes Spoilery Return In The Bad Batch Disney+ Show
For The Bad Batch on Disney+, Star Wars Rebels voice actor Freddy Prinze Jr. reprised his role as Caleb Dume or Kanan Jarrus for the series premiere titled "Aftermath."
Star Wars: The Bad Batch - How the Premiere Succeeds (And How It Struggles)
The Direct provides a spoiler-free review of Episode 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch titled "Aftermath," debuting May 4 on Disney+.
Star Wars Day: Official Poster Omits The Mandalorian, Highlights Skywalker Saga
Star Wars shares the official poster for 2021's May the 4th or Star Wars Day that omits characters from the Prequel Trilogy and Disney's Sequel Trilogy.
Star Wars: Removed Scene From Scrapped Rogue One Plot Revealed In Official Art
Lucasfilm artist and screenwriter reveal storyboards showing scenes scrapped from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Avengers: Endgame: Russo Bros. & Mark Ruffalo Celebrate MCU Movie's 2-Year Anniversary
The Russo Brothers, along with actor Mark Ruffalo, took to social media to celebrate Avengers: Endgame's two-year anniversary!
Black Adam: Photo Reveals Dwayne Johnson In Atlanta For DC Movie Filming
An Instagram photo shows Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson arriving in Atlanta for the filming of DC's Black Adam.
HBO Max's Batman Spin-Off Teased as 'James Gordon Show'
Matt Reeves' The Batman starring Robert Pattinson's spin-off series for HBO Max is teased as the 'James Gordon Show.'
Star Wars: The Bad Batch: 12 Characters Predicted For Surprise Appearances
Predictions for which Star Wars characters will appear in Star Wars The Bad Batch on Disney+.
HBO Max Releases 'Trilogy' Trailer For Zack Snyder's Justice League
HBO released a trailer featuring Zack Snyder's trilogy of films including Man of Steel, Batman v Superman, and Zack Snyder's Justice League now streaming on HBO Max.
The Mandalorian Used Another Iconic Star Wars Monster For Season 2 Reference
The Mandalorian's second season used a Star Wars creature from Return of the Jedi as inspiration for a creature in the Disney+ series.
Loki: Tom Hiddleston Can't Believe He's Still Playing Marvel Character
Loki star Tom Hiddleston has discussed his role in the MCU, sharing his excitement for the series and disbelief to still be in the role.
Avengers Campus: New Looks at Doctor Strange Sanctum, Ant-Man Kitchen & More Revealed
A first look at Doctor Strange's Ancient Sanctum, Ant-Man's Test Kitchen & Spider-Man attraction at Avengers Campus at the Disneyland Resort.
Thor 4: Chris Hemsworth Reveals Why He's His Strongest Yet For Marvel Sequel
Thor: Love and Thunder's Chris Hemsworth talks about training during COVID-19 and how bodybuilding for his role as Marvel's Thor isn't as vain some might believe.
The Mandalorian Scenes With Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka & Bill Burr's Mayfeld Showcased In Featurette
A behind-the-scenes featurette from ILM highlights the use of StageCraft for The Mandalorian on Disney+ and includes scenes with Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano and Bill Burr's Mayfeld.
WandaVision Actor Reveals He Celebrated His Character's Survival
WandaVision's Josh Stamberg who played SWORD director Tyler Hayward reveals how he celebrated his character's survival in Marvel's first Disney+ series.
Black Panther: Disneyland Wakanda Expansion Could Possibly Be In the Works
The Black Panther's Wakanda was spotted in DisneylandForward concept art as part of a possible expansion of the Disneyland Resort.
Justice League: VFX Video Reveals How Ezra Miller's Memorable Flash Scene Was Filmed
Zack Snyder and his VFX Supervisor break down the making of the scene where the Flash's Ezra Miller meets Iris in Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max.
The Mandalorian Releases VFX Reel With Boba Fett, Frog Lady & More
A video from Image Engine VFX breaks down special effects scene from Season 2 of The Mandalorian on Disney+ showing Boba Fett, Grogu, the Frog Lady, and more.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Leak Reveals Limited Edition Steelbook
A limited-edition, collectible Steelbook of Zack Snyder's Justice League is available on pre-order.
Star Wars: Visions Disney+ Show: Evidence Points To Fall Release Date
The release date for RONIN, a new Star Wars novel inspired by one of the Star Wars: Visions short films coming to Disney+, indicates the new series may stream in October as well.
Sebastian Stan Thankful That Chris Hemsworth's Thor and Bucky Are Still Alive In MCU
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Sebastian Stan discusses being one of the only original Avengers left in the MCU along with Thor .
Justice League 3 Ending Revealed: How Superman's Kid Would've Become New Batman
In an interview about his Justice League on HBO Max, director Zack Snyder reveals his ending for Justice League 3 and how Superman's kid would've been the new Batman.
How The Mandalorian Led To WandaVision Fan Disappointment
How Season 2 of The Mandalorian and its success with fans led to fan disappointment with Marvel's WandaVision on Disney+.
Justice League: Zack Snyder Planned To Film Ben Affleck Scene At His House
Zack and Deborah Snyder from Zack Snyder's Justice League reveal the Knightmare scene between Batman and the Joker was almost filmed at their home.
The Mandalorian VFX Director Says Mark Hamill Deep-Fake Wasn't Main Option For Luke Skywalker Cameo
Lucasfilm VFX supervisor for The Mandalorian, Hal Hickel, revealed Mark Hamill's involvement in the Luke Skywalker cameo.
Warner Bros. Officially Opens Zack Snyder's Justice League Exhibit After Slight Delay
Zack Snyder's Justice League exhibit in Dallas, Texas showcasing the director's Knightmare sequence was reportedly shut down per Warner Bros. request.
Justice League: Soundtrack Teases Flash's Speed Force, Superman Awakening & More Snyder Cut Plot
Details about the Flash, Superman, and more in Zack Snyder's Justice League revealed in the film's soundtrack.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: New Images Show Aquaman-Flash-Cyborg Team-Up, Steppenwolf & More
New stills from Zack Snyder's Justice League have been revealed through HBO Vietnam promotional material that feature Steppenwolf, Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more.
Justice League's Snyder Cut Will Have 2 Versions, Confirms Zack Snyder
According to Zack Snyder, the black and white version of Zack Snyder's Justice League may also be coming to HBO Max and IMAX Theaters.
Star Wars: Bo-Katan Star Wants A Certain Mandalorian Warrior To Appear In Live-Action
The Mandalorian's Katee Sackhoff who plays Bo-Katan Kryze wants to see fellow Mandalorian Pre Viszla in live-action in an upcoming Star Wars project.
Zack Snyder's Justice League Gets Official Comic Covers Featuring Darkseid, Flash & More
DC Comics releases Snyder Cut variant covers for Justice League #59 ahead of Zack Snyder's Justice League on HBO Max.
Zack Snyder Clarifies Comments on Ben Affleck's Batman Romance With Catwoman
Director Zack Snyder of Zack Snyder's Justice League clarified his take on the relationship between Ben Affleck's Batman and Catwoman's Selina Kyle.
Star Wars: Gina Carano Learned of Firing Through Social Media
The Mandalorian actress Gina Carano says she learned she was fired from the Disney+ series through social media.
The Mandalorian: Boba Fett, Fennec Shand & More Pose Together In New Group Shot For Awards Nom
Jon Favreau issued a statement on The Mandalorian being nominated for Best Television Series (Drama) for the 78th Golden Globes and released a new photo of the cast from Season 2.
Star Wars Reveals How Young Yoda Trained His Padawan Students
In a preview from StarWars.com, readers get a peek at how a young Yoda trains Jedi padawans during a mission at the time of the High Republic.
Zack Snyder's Justice League: Plot Synopsis Teases Batman & Wonder Woman's Recruitment
Warner Bros. has released more information about the release of Zack Snyder's Justice League, including its synopsis.
The Mandalorian Director Reflects on George Lucas' 'Crazy' Season 2 Set Visit
The Mandalorian's second unit director Sam Hargrave shared what it was like when George Lucas visited the set.
Star Wars Reveals Ben Solo, Palpatine & More Funkos From The Rise of Skywalker
New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Funko POPs featuring Rey, Kylo Ren, Emperor Palpatine, and Babu Frik have leaked online.
Star Wars Brings Back Han Solo Creature In Doctor Aphra Storyline
Upcoming Star Wars comic Doctor Aphra #7 from Marvel brings back a character from Solo: A Star Wars Story.