Lucasfilm and Disney are on a roll with a variety of Star Wars-related projects for the latter's streaming platform. Projects that are officially in the works are Lando, Skeleton Crew, The Acolyte, and a second season of Andor. To top it off, the Star Wars The Mandalorian franchise is set to grow even bigger this … Continue reading Development of a New Star Wars The Mandalorian Spinoff Series Reportedly Underway
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2019 Class of Disney Legends Include Alumni and Stars from MCU, “Star Wars”
Ever since its establishment in 1987 the Disney Legend Awards honored people whose works have been integral to the success of the House of Mouse. Whether they were animators, theme park designers, musicians, film/TV production personnel, and artists, many have been named Disney Legends. Now, the 2019 awardees are revealed. Disney announced the ten names … Continue reading 2019 Class of Disney Legends Include Alumni and Stars from MCU, “Star Wars”
After “Rise of Skywalker,” Next “Star Wars” Movie Won’t Be Until 2022 at Least
December’s “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” was touted as the end of the stories involving this family of Force-users. We wondered what would come after that. Disney-Lucasfilm was insistent on continuing the sci-fi film franchise despite subpar reception of the two non-Skywalker spinoffs. By that we mean “Rogue One” and the unfortunate, unprofitable “Solo.” … Continue reading After “Rise of Skywalker,” Next “Star Wars” Movie Won’t Be Until 2022 at Least
New “Star Wars” Books Tying to “The Rise of Skywalker” Announced for Late/Year-End 2019
As everyone already knows, the final segment of the “Star Wars” sequel trilogy, “The Rise of Skywalker,” premieres this December. Said to take place a year after “The Last Jedi,” it’ll see the last battle between the Resistance and the First Order, as well as between Rey and Kylo Ren. The movie has been hyped … Continue reading New “Star Wars” Books Tying to “The Rise of Skywalker” Announced for Late/Year-End 2019
More Episodes of “Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures” Web-Series
The Galaxy Far, Far Away that is the setting for the “Star Wars” franchise has always been full of adventures. That’s pretty much been the selling point of “Galaxy of Adventures,” an online micro-series on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel. The show renders iconic scenes from the films in an intensely vibrant anime-like style. … Continue reading More Episodes of “Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures” Web-Series
New Reveals from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 7 Trailer at Star Wars Celebration
True, the trailer for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” was the crowning glory of all media previews during Star Wars Celebration. But let’s not forget that there were other reveals that were made for new shows and games in the franchise. Some of these series would be among the first to stream on Disney+. … Continue reading New Reveals from “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 7 Trailer at Star Wars Celebration
“No One’s Ever Really Gone” in the First Trailer for “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”
As the 2019 Star Wars Celebration in Chicago rolled over into the weekend, some heavily awaited-for previews were finally revealed. The most important of them obviously is the first teaser for “Star Wars: Episode IX.” Not only did fans finally see the anticipated visuals, we now know its official subtitle. “The Rise of Skywalker” at … Continue reading “No One’s Ever Really Gone” in the First Trailer for “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker”
Disney+ Streaming Service Formally Introduced, Launching November
For the past few months, ever since Disney began dropping hints, we’ve been following all significant updates on Disney+. This is the much-promoted exclusive online streaming service that would carry as much of the Disney media library, plus all-new original content. Despite news of what stuff might be put in it, Disney has kept mum … Continue reading Disney+ Streaming Service Formally Introduced, Launching November
Mark Hamill on “Star Wars” Franchise Fatigue
Everybody knows the story by now. Last year the second “Star Wars Story” featuring “Solo” became the least-earning installment of all “Star Wars” films released yet. It didn’t deter Lucasfilm from pushing through with “Episode IX” for this December. The new animated and live-action spinoff series didn’t stop coming either. Reviewers of “Solo: A Star … Continue reading Mark Hamill on “Star Wars” Franchise Fatigue
List of Exhibitor Exclusive Items for 2019 Star Wars Celebration in Chicago
If you’re a “Star Wars” fans who has made arrangements to go to Chicago next week for the 2019 Star Wars Celebration, the event must be feeling so close now that one could almost taste it. For the collectors among the fans, the exclusive items to be had there are sure to be worthy additions. … Continue reading List of Exhibitor Exclusive Items for 2019 Star Wars Celebration in Chicago