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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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.
Marvel CCO Explains How The Mandalorian Has Impacted the MCU
In a MCU press conference for WandaVision on Disney+, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige discussed The Mandalorian's influence on the new series.
Justice League Director Zack Snyder Reveals Two Versions of Movie Were Shot
Justice League director Zack Snyder shares he cut two versions of his Justice League film in 2016.
The Mandalorian's Official New Poster Shows Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka & More Season 2 Characters
Lucasfilm artist Mark Raats shares his artwork featuring Mando and Grogu for Season 2 of The Mandalorian on Disney+.
The Mandalorian Easter Egg: C-3PO Receives Clever Callback In Season 2 Finale
In The Mandalorian season finale, C-3PO received a callback to his silver leg while R2-D2 appeared with Luke Skywalker.
Star Wars Exec Reveals Prequel Trilogy Events Are Surprisingly Close To The High Republic Era
Lucasfilm reveals the Star Wars High Republic Era is set closer to the events of The Phantom Menace and the Prequels than originally thought.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Producer Teases How Show Builds Off The Clone Wars
Star Wars Dave Filoni compares The Clone Wars series with The Bad Batch, which is coming to Disney+ in 2021.
Christopher Nolan Reacts To Warner Bros.' 'Messy' HBO Max Plan For Wonder Woman 1984, Other Films
Tenet director Christopher Nolan comments on Warner Bros. decision to release The Suicide Squad, Matrix 4, and Dune to theaters and HBO Max on the same day.
The Mandalorian Star Pedro Pascal Comments on Appearing In Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Show & Others
Star Wars The Mandalorian's Pedro Pascal speculates his character may appear in the Ahsoka series for Disney+.
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones Weapon Featured in The Mandalorian's Latest Episode
In Season 2 of The Mandalorian, Boba Fett used the same weapon Jango Fett used in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.
Wonder Woman 1984 Director Confirms Batman v. Superman Song Will Be In Gal Gadot Sequel
Wonder Woman 1984 director Patty Jenkins confirmed the opening scene song from Batman v Superman is in the film debuting in theaters and on HBO Max December 25.
The Mandalorian Accidentally Included a Helicopter in Latest Season 2 Episode
In "Chapter 14" of The Mandalorian Season 2, a helicopter was accidentally spotted in the background.
Spoiler Review - The Mandalorian: Season 2, Chapter 14: Tragedy Ahead?
Boba Fett and Fennec Shand return as Din Djarin delivers Baby Yoda to Typhon in the latest episode of The Mandalorian titled "The Tragedy."
Star Wars: Rogue One Trooper Connection To The Mandalorian Season 2 Revealed
A new digital card from Star Wars The Mandalorian characters set reveals a Tank Trooper from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Star Wars: John Boyega Reveals Disney Contacted Him After His Criticism About the Sequel Trilogy
Star Wars actor John Boyega shares how Disney contacted him following his experience filming Star Wars.