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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Baby Yoda is Extra Ugly in New The Mandalorian Concept Art
The Mandalorian's Jon Favreau revealed early concept art for Baby Yoda.
Carl Weathers' Character in The Mandalorian Was Originally an Alien Who Died in an Early Episode
Jon Favreau revealed in Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian that Carl Weathers character of Greef Karga was supposed to die in The Mandalorian series on Disney+.
Simon Pegg Wants to Join The Mandalorian Cast as Dengar
Simon Pegg expresses he would love to the opportunity to play Dengar, a bounty hunter who first appeared in both The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of The Jedi, in The Mandalorian.
Kylo Ren and Chewbacca Lost Scene Revealed in The Rise of Skywalker Novelization
The Rise of Skywalker Novelization Reveals Scene Between Chewbacca and Kylo Ren
Rey's Skywalker Name Had Been Planned as a Metaphor Since 2014
Pablo Hidalgo says Skywalker is a metaphor in reference to Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, taking on the name during the final scene of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Domhnall Gleeson Wished General Hux's Spy Reveal Had More Time in The Rise of Skywalker
Domhnal Gleeson, who played First Order General Hux in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, wished his character had more time in the film.
Lucasfilm Animation Promises Upcoming Star Wars: The Clone Wars Episode Is Best of the Series
Lucasfilm Animation's Gianni Aliotti tweets next Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode is best episode fans have seen.
Baby Yoda Mania Did Not Surprise The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal
The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal shares he wasn't surprised by Baby Yoda's popularity and what it was like to work with Baby Yoda doll.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars "Shattered" Episode Stills and Clip Released
Disney has released several preview images and a clip for Star Wars: The Clone Wars' "Shattered" airing this Friday on Disney+:
Dave Filoni Talks SPOILERS About Ending of The Clone Wars and Finishing The Mandalorian Season 2
Dave Filoni shared his thoughts on ending The Clone Wars, Maul's lightsaber duel, Ahsoka in live-action, and The Mandalorian.
Rey Explores Tatooine in New The Rise of Skywalker Concept Art
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's concept artist Adam Brockbank posts unused concept art on Instagram.
Rumored Star Wars Rebels Sequel Will Have The Clone Wars Animation Style
According to Kessel Run Transmissions, the future sequel series to Star Wars Rebels will feature The Clone Wars signature animation style as opposed to the style showcased in Star Wars Rebels.
New Star Wars: The Clone Wars Captain Rex Hot Toys Figure Revealed
Hot Toys reveals a 1/6th scale collectible figure of Captain Rex from Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
More Star Wars: The Clone Wars Seasons Hinted At By Lucasfilm Animation
Lucasfilm Animation hints at the possibility for more The Clone Wars content.
Daisy Ridley Talks "Really Tricky" Backlash to The Rise of Skywalker
Several months after the release of the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, fans are now hearing from Daisy Ridley, the Star Wars actress who played Rey in the sequel trilogy of the Skywalker Saga.
Empire Strikes Back Vibe Teased for Cassian Andor Series
Empire Strikes Back Vibe for Cassian Andor Series
The Skywalker Legacy Trailer Released for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's Bonus Features
Star Wars releases a trailer promoting feature documentary for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker