New Star Wars game show that sounds like American Ninja Warrior coming to Disney+
Hot off the success of Baby Yoda, Disney has ordered a new Star Wars show for its Disney+ streaming service, but this one seemingly shares more in common with American Ninja Warrior than The Mandalorian.
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge is described by Disney as a test of “strength, knowledge, and bravery” as contestants face off in a series of different obstacles “in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight.” Hosted by Ahmed Best, best known for playing Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequels, the show will pit players against different challenges in three different locations: a forest planet, a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi temple.
“A game show set in the Star Wars galaxy is a perfect fit for Disney+,” said Dan Silver,...