DISNEY+ CELEBRATES "STAR WARS: AHSOKA" PREMIERE WITH NEW FEATURETTE

SPECIAL ACCESS "AHSOKA" MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE FOR U.S. DISNEY+ SUBSCRIBERS ON SHOPDISNEY

The First Two Episodes of "Star Wars: Ahsoka" Are Now Streaming on Disney+

Today, Disney+ shared "Rebel Crew," an exciting new featurette, to celebrate the launch of Lucasfilm's newest series "Star Wars: Ahsoka," which began streaming today with the first two episodes, exclusively on Disney+. Joining the celebration, The Walt Disney Company is launching a lineup of early access "Ahsoka" shopDisney products for U.S. Disney+ subscribers, which are also now available.

From August 22 - 31, U.S.-based Disney+ subscribers will have the ability to purchase select "Ahsoka" franchise products prior to sales to the general public on September 1, 2023. Apparel, pin trading, and more encompass the early access products, which feature items such as:

· Ahsoka Legacy Saber Set

· Ahsoka Soft Doll plush

· Star Wars Chopper (C1-10P) Interactive Remote Control Astromech Droid toy

· Ahsoka fleece and t-shirts

· Ahsoka collectibles, including a bust, pin and mug

· ... and more!

During this special window, eligible subscribers can visit shopdisney.com/Ahsoka or navigate to the Shop tab within the details pages of the series on Disney+ to scan QR codes or click on a link that will take users directly to the merchandise on shopDisney. The Shop tab will be available to Disney+ primary profiles in the U.S.

Set after the fall of the Empire, "Star Wars: Ahsoka" follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.

"Ahsoka" stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa. Dave Filoni is the head writer and executive produces along with Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist serves as co-executive producer.

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