Star Wars Bits: Kathleen Kennedy, Galactic Starcruiser, Knights Of The Old Republic, Dark Horse Comics, Life Day, And More!

In this edition of Star Wars Bits:

• Kathleen Kennedy Extends Her Lucasfilm Contract
• Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Preview
• Physical Re-Release of "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic"
• Marvel's upcoming "Star Wars" comics
• And More!

Scheduled to open at Walt Disney World in 2022, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser offers an immersive two-night experience where you're the hero of your own "Star Wars" story. StarWars.com recently visited Walt Disney World Resort for an early look at the luxury cruise experience and what awaits passengers aboard the glamorous Halcyon. 

In the words of Ann Morrow Johnson, executive producer and creative director for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, it's a piece of immersive theater, coupled with a signature dining experience, and select elements of a standard cruise. 

"Taking place between the events of 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' and 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,' the cruise "inhabits a pocket of time when the Resistance is still rebuilding itself to defend the galaxy against the First Order threat."

Walt Disney Imagineering's Scott Trowbridge says that Chewbacca and other legacy characters make an appearance during the two-day immersive excursion, including Rey. in addition to returning characters, the experience introduces new faces and droids, including the Resistance sympathizer who commands the Halcyon, Captain Riyola Keevan. There's also Sammie, a stowaway from Han Solo's home world of Corellia who serves as a mechanic on the luxury liner. 

"What he lacks in skill he makes up for in charm and enthusiasm, convincing passengers and other crewmates to help when the Chandrila Star Line's jewel needs a tune up. Plus, he speaks Shyriiwook, which could come in handy if a Wookiee happens to find his way onboard." 

There's an onboard boutique that allows passengers to dress up like their favorite "Star Wars" characters, including official Twi'lek headtails and Togruta montrals.

"Although passengers are welcome to come decked out in full cosplay from the moment they step foot into the Launch Pod, a ship's boutique, The Chandrila Collection, will feature a variety of pieces that can be augmented with professional makeup artists."

For more on the upcoming Walt Disney World experience, check out StarWars.com! If you're looking to immerse yourself further into the world of Galactic Starcruiser, the 

Halcyon will appear in the "Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy" 5-issue miniseries from Marvel, as well as Justina Ireland's "Star Wars: The High Republic: Mission to Disaster," George Mann's "Star Wars: The High Republic: The Battle for Starlight," and Daniel José Older's "Star Wars: The High Republic: Midnight Horizon."

Speaking of BioWare and republics that are old, the developer is re-releasing the original cinematic trailers for "Star Wars: The Old Republic" — the 2011 MMORPG — in celebration of the game's 10th anniversary. Check out "Deceived" above and the rest of the 4K trailers on YouTube.

Speaking of comics, Dark Horse Comics is heading back to a galaxy far, far away in 2022! The publisher of classic titles from 1991's "Star Wars: Dark Empire," 1998's "Star Wars: Mara Jade – By the Emperor's Hand," and 2005's "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic" and "Star Wars: Purge" has announced a new line of comics and graphic novels that will expand the "Star Wars" galaxy like never before. StarWars.com has the scoop:

Beginning in the spring of 2022, experience adventures in every era, from the High Republic through the rise of the First Order, with new and exciting stories produced in collaboration with Lucasfilm and Disney Worldwide Publishing. "The idea is to build up a Star Wars program that includes an on-going series as well as an anthology," says Mike Richardson, Dark Horse Comics founder and CEO. "Mixed in would be one-shots and specials. We'll see where we go from there. Initially, we will focus on stories featuring the High Republic."

"Star Wars: Hunters," the upcoming competitive arena combat game, has entered soft launch and we've got our first look at gameplay courtesy of The Star Bazaar. Here's the synopsis:

"Set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, "Star Wars: Hunters" will connect players in real time to battle in arena settings inspired by iconic Star Wars locales. Compete as daring bounty hunters, heroes of the Rebellion and hold-outs of the fallen Empire in an action game that immerses you in fast-paced and visually stunning Star Wars conflict."

From Zynga and Lucasfilm Games, "Star Wars: Hunters" will be available free to download for the Nintendo Switch, on the App Store and on Google Play in 2022.

On "Star Wars: The High Republic Show," host Krystina Arielle catches us up with the latest High Republic news!

"Krystina chats with ILMxLAB on their new High Republic themed tale in Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge – Last Call, and meet the characters from Marvel's Trail of Shadows. Plus, we meet the editors behind all of your favorite books: Mark Paniccia, Fawn Lau, and Elizabeth Schaefer."