“Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” may have an infamous reputation in the saga’s canon, but that doesn’t make it any less of a “Star Wars” film. With 2022 marking 20 years since the sequel’s release, a film already hotly discussed for years now is even more prominent today. Although “Attack of the […]
Continue readingIn some ways, Hollywood roles are like kids’ Halloween costumes: there are certain roles everyone either ends up doing or desperately wants to do if given the opportunity, like a cowboy, a pirate, or a medieval knight. Then there’s playing a “Star Wars” character, more specifically a Jedi with a cool lightsaber. It’s the type of […]
Continue readingMuch like the now-wrapped “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the next “Star Wars” series will focus on another fan-favorite character. “Andor” will focus on the titular Rebellion spy (Diego Luna), introduced in “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” but don’t expect the series to stick around longer than two seasons. That’s because the series, which precedes “Rogue One,” […]
Continue readingWith the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series in the rearview, Lucasfilm is gearing up for its next “Star Wars” show, “Andor,” a prequel series to “Rogue One A Star Wars Story” starring Diego Luna again as the title character. Spearheaded by Tony Gilroy (“Michael Clayton”) — who wrote, directed, and oversaw the reshoots and editing of ‘Rogue […]
Continue readingI often say very seriously that I do not have memories that date back further than my love of “Star Wars.” My mom was fortunate enough to see George Lucas’ original 1977 blockbuster classic upon its release that summer many, many times and it became a defining pillar of pop culture for her. As any […]
Continue readingIn this edition of Star Wars Bits:Marvel’s Upcoming “Star Wars” Comics The “Star Wars” Podcast Round-Up New “Star Wars” toys & collectibles And More!”Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy” #4, written by Ethan Sacks and illustrated by Will Sliney, with a cover by E.M. Gist, arrives July 6. Here’s the synopsis:”D3-09 recounts an adventure from the Galactic […]
Continue readingMajor spoilers for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” follow.First things first: The members of Inquisitorius are not Sith. Darth Sidious and Darth Vader cannot have the Inquisitors violating the Sith’s sacred Rule of Two. However, that doesn’t make them any less of a threat. Although they are not Sith, the Inquisitors are loyal black-clad disciples of the dark […]
Continue readingIn this edition of Star Wars Bits:Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation Marvel’s upcoming “Star Wars” comics “Obi-Wan Kenobi” reviews & recaps New “Star Wars” toys & collectibles And more!Lucasfilm released the full trailer for “Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation,” the latest animated special from Lucasfilm and the Lego Group in a series that began with […]
Continue readingTrying to remember a world before the Disney corporation was the untouchable corporate god of entertainment is like trying to explain to someone living on a tropical island what it feels like to get caught in a snowstorm. And yet, once upon a time, Disney was just a regular ol’ production company making weird movies […]
Continue readingDirector Taika Waititi has a brand new film coming out called “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Perhaps you’ve heard of it? Naked thunder god, Marvel, hammers, and stuff? I’m kidding, of course. It’s the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian Bale, and Tessa Thompson. Waititi is also heading into the “Star […]
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