Disney+ Orders STAR WARS: JEDI TEMPLE CHALLENGE

Disney+ has ordered STAR WARS: JEDI TEMPLE CHALLENGE, a new game show. The series will debut on the streaming platform in 2020.

According to Disney+, JEDI TEMPLE CHALLENGE “is an exciting new game show set in a galaxy far, far away, which tests young contestants’ abilities in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as they face thrilling and fun obstacles in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight.”

The series will be hosted by Ahmed Best (who portrayed Jar Jar Binks in the prequel films), who will also serve as a mentor to the young contestants..

“This is definitely a kids game show like no other,” says Lucasfilm’s senior director of Online Content & Programming, Mickey Capoferri in a statement. “The various challenges will test a Padawan’s connection to the Force in three locations — a forest planet, on board a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi Temple — immersing them and the audience in a fun, humorous, and exciting competition.”

“STAR WARS: JEDI TEMPLE CHALLENGE brings together the best of Star Wars – competitive spirit, harrowing obstacles and a hero’s triumph over challenges – in a totally new format for the franchise,” added Dan Silver, vice president, Originals – Unscripted Content, Disney+. “A game show set in the Star Wars galaxy is a perfect fit for Disney+.”

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