May The Fourth Be With You: The History Of The Star Wars Holiday, New Shows And Movies Coming Up, And Top Deals For Fans
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May 4, known as 'Star Wars Day,' is celebrated by fans worldwide, with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) releasing new content and products. Disney acquired the Star Wars franchise in 2012 and continues to expand its universe with new shows on Disney+ and theatrical releases. This year, Disney is releasing six new episodes of 'Tales of the Empire' on Disney+ and re-releasing 'Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace' in theaters. Upcoming content includes 'The Acolyte,' 'Skeleton Crew,' a second season of 'Andor,' and 'Ahsoka.' The next theatrical release, 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' is set for May 22, 2026. Additionally, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) celebrates the day with a 66% discount on 'Star Wars Pinball VR' for the Meta Quest headset.
May 04, 2024 | 1:21 pm
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Disney celebrates Star Wars Day with new content releases and product promotions, continuing to leverage its 2012 acquisition of the franchise.
Disney's active promotion and expansion of the Star Wars franchise, including new content releases and merchandise, are likely to engage fans and drive revenue, positively impacting DIS stock in the short term.
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Meta Platforms offers a 66% discount on 'Star Wars Pinball VR' for the Meta Quest headset in celebration of Star Wars Day.
The promotional discount on 'Star Wars Pinball VR' aligns with Star Wars Day celebrations, potentially increasing sales and user engagement with the Meta Quest platform, positively affecting META stock in the short term.
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IMPORTANCE 60
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