Category: Star Wars
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Tom Hanks Was Almost a Stormtrooper in Star Wars
There has been quite a history of celebrity cameos in Star Wars films, often as a stormtrooper. Some notable cameos have included Daniel Craig, Simon Pegg, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Tom Hardy, and Karl Urban and others. It turns out, Tom Hanks was almost a part of that legacy. In a recent interview on Josh Horowitz’ Happy…
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Rian Johnson’s ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy Still in the Works
The Star Wars trilogy from Rian Johnson is still in the works, the director has shared. Five years ago, after Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released, it was announced that Johnson would be working on a new Star Wars trilogy. This trilogy would involve new characters. However, since the announcement, not a lot has…
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No More ‘Star Wars’ Films for John Boyega
John Boyega brought the character of Finn to life in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. This is a role he returned to for Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. However, these three movies will most likely be the only Star Wars movies for the actor. In a recent interview,…
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Light Side or Dark Side? Choose Your Destiny with Star Wars
Following the epic conclusion to the new limited series Obi-Wan Kenobi, streaming only on Disney+, fans can choose their own destiny with a plethora of Star Wars products this summer. Visit the official Choose Your Destiny website to explore exciting new products from around the galaxy, perfect for fans of all ages. From brand new Lightsaber™ collectibles, to home goods, accessories…
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Disney+ to Debut “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return” on Disney+ Day
A new documentary focused on the making of Obi-Wan Kenobi will be debuting on Disney’s streaming service Disney+ Day. This is one of many titles to arrive on Disney+ on September 8, 2022. The documentary comes from Lucasfilm and Supper Club and will include never-before-seen, behind-the-scenes footage, new interviews with Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), Hayden…
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“Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return,” “Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Assembled: The Making of Thor: Love and Thunder” and More to Premiere on Disney+ on September 8 for Disney+ Day
On September 8, 2022, The Walt Disney Company will be celebrating Disney+ Day. This will include some magical offerings at its Disney Parks. It will also include some other surprises and announcements from around the globe. On Disney+ itself, there will be multiple titles premiering as a part of the celebration of Disney’s streaming service.…
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Two New Star Wars Books Coming Soon!
Two new Star Wars books have been announced and will be coming soon. These releases are tied to the Star Wars Jedi game series, with Cal Kestis. One of the books looks to tell an original tale. The other will go into the making of the upcoming sequel. StarWars.com released details about the two new…
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Christopher Lloyd Address Rumors of Involvement with “The Mandalorian”
Legendary actor Christopher Lloyd has addressed rumors of his involvement with The Mandalorian. This came after The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Lloyd’s name appeared on a call sheet for the show. At the Fanboy Expo Knoxville, Lloyd talked about the report when asked. His response? He said, “We were all sworn to secrecy.…
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LEGO Version of Cad Bane’s Ship, The Justifier, Arrives on shopDisney
A LEGO version of Cad Bane’s ship, The Justifier, as seen in Star Wars: The Bad Batch has arrived on shopDisney.com. LEGO The Justifier 75323 – Star Wars: Bad Batch is comprised of 1,022 pieces and also has minifig versions of Cad Bane, Omega, Fennec Shand, and also Hunter. The Justifier is a ship that…
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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Heading to IMAX Ahead of Arrival of Andor on Disney+
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is heading back to theaters, IMAX theaters. The movie is being re-released on IMAX ahead of the next Star Wars series’ arrival on Disney+, Andor. The re-release of the 2016 Star Wars film will also include a sneak peek of Andor, per Fandango. Experience Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in…
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Star Wars: Fallen Order BD-1 LEGO Set Arrives on shopDisney
BD-1 from Star Wars: Fallen Order has arrived in the form of a LEGO set on shopDisney. The droid is in the Star Wars video game and became an instant favorite for fans. BD-1 is a BD droid that initially accompanied Jedi Master Eno Cordova towards the end of the Galactic Republic. After the events…
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New LEGO Star Wars Set Released Ahead of Arrival of ‘Andor’ on Disney+
Andor will be arriving on Disney+ on September 21, 2022. A new trailer and photos were released for the series yesterday. It takes place ahead of the events of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Today, a new LEGO set was released that is inspired by Andor. The set is called LEGO Ambush on Ferrix…
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New Trailer, New Photos, and New Release Date Shared for ‘Andor’
There is a lot of news surrounding the upcoming Disney+ series Andor. Today a new trailer was unveiled, new photos (and a poster) from the series were shared, and a new release date was announced. The 12-episode series is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Its new release date is now Wednesday,…
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Filmmaker Lawrence Kasdan Shares About Making ‘Light & Magic’ as Docuseries Arrives on Disney+
Light & Magic arrives on Disney+ today. This docuseries received unprecedented access behind the curtain to see what has made Industrial Light & Magic a pioneer in the effects industry for nearly five decades! What started as what was seen as an impossible dream has turned into a triumph of imagination and technology. Director Lawrence…
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New Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Reportedly on Hold
It appears that the remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is currently on hold. Bloomberg is reporting that both the art director and design director for the game were fired. This came after a demo of the game was shown to Lucasfilm and Sony. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic was…
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Amandla Stenberg Heading to Star Wars Series ‘The Acolyte’
Amandla Stenberg will be headlining the new Star Wars series called The Acolyte. The news was confirmed when Star Wars tweeted a welcome to the series for the actress. This confirms rumors that have been circling about her involvement since late last year. The Acolyte will take place about 100 years before the events of…
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New Clip and Poster Released for ‘LEGO® Star Wars Summer Vacation’
Summer just got hotter with the arrival of a new clip and the poster for “LEGO® Star Wars Summer Vacation,” the all-new animated special from Lucasfilm and the LEGO Group premiering August 5, 2022, exclusively on Disney+. The clip, which debuted yesterday at LEGO’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, and the all-new poster, highlight the newest entry in the popular signature…
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Lifelike Grogu (Baby Yoda) Animatronic Wows San Diego Comic-Con Attendees
There are lots of things for geeks to enjoy and geek out about at San Diego Comic-Con. However, nothing beat an animatronic Grogu, or Baby Yoda, that was at the convention. The EFX Collectibles Grogu animatronic was created by Garner Holt Productions and is for sale. The animatronic uses 15 servos to recreate the expressions…
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Excerpt Released for ‘Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel’
In August a new Star Wars novel will be arriving that tells what happened with Princess Leia and Han Solo after the events of The Battle of Endor. The book is written by Beth Revis. Ahead of its arrival, an excerpt has been released that takes a look at the moment after the fire had…
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Ahsoka Voice Actress Honored to Be Returning to the Role
When Ashley Eckstein brought the character of Ahsoka Tano to life with her voice in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, nobody realized just how much of an impact the character and voice actress would make on the Star Wars universe. Ahsoka Tano would become a fan favorite, and so would Ashley Eckstein. Ahsoka would become…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 147 Primetime Emmy® Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company proudly announces 147 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy® Awards across its content brands and studios, including ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, 20th Television Animation and ABC Signature, Freeform, FX, FX Productions, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic Content, National Geographic Documentary Films, Searchlight Television, and Walt Disney…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Merchandise Heading to Disney Parks, shopDisney, and Beyond!
Obi-Wan Kenobi is streaming on Disney+ now, with all episodes available. Today, Disney announced that some merchandise inspired by this limited series is heading to the Disney Parks and also shopDisney. This new line of Obi-Wan Kenobi-inspired products ranges from apparel to accessories to of course Lightsabers and other collectibles. Check them out below. Lightsaber…
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Disney+ Releases Light & Magic Trailer and Photos!
On July 27, 2022, Light & Magic will be arriving on Disney+. Today, a trailer and some photos from the series were released. Made by Lucasfilm and Imagine Documentaries, Light & Magic is “an immersive series that chronicles the untold history of world-renowned Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the special visual effects, animation and virtual production division of…
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Star Wars Celebration 2023 Tickets to Go On Sale on June 30, 2022
Just a month ago Star Wars Celebration 2022 ended a fantastic weekend of Star Wars in Anaheim. Now, Star Wars fans can look forward to Star Wars Celebration 2023 and soon purchase tickets for it. The event will be taking place in the United Kingdom from April 7-10, 2023 at ExCel, London, England. Tickets will…