Star Wars: Tales of the Empire releases on May 4, 2024.
The Lucasfilm dive into Dave Filoni‘s most cherished characters has frustrated some fans. Many loved Ahsoka and the relaunch of Clone Wars adjacent shows. However, others have grown weary of over-using these characters, specifically if they do not have prior knowledge. In many ways, Tales of Empire exists because of the hardcore fans who love Clone Wars and Rebels-era characters. However, the expanding universe has paid dividends already, with greenlit shows and movies based on characters Filoni created from scratch, or co-created.
Yet the question about including more Filoni characters has become a hot-button issue in the fandom. Unlike Tales of the Jedi, this series focuses on more obscure figures within the larger Star Wars canon. Without having seen Ahsoka or deep into Clone Wars, you might never have seen these figures. The results have been inconsistent – providing a backstory...
The Lucasfilm dive into Dave Filoni‘s most cherished characters has frustrated some fans. Many loved Ahsoka and the relaunch of Clone Wars adjacent shows. However, others have grown weary of over-using these characters, specifically if they do not have prior knowledge. In many ways, Tales of Empire exists because of the hardcore fans who love Clone Wars and Rebels-era characters. However, the expanding universe has paid dividends already, with greenlit shows and movies based on characters Filoni created from scratch, or co-created.
Yet the question about including more Filoni characters has become a hot-button issue in the fandom. Unlike Tales of the Jedi, this series focuses on more obscure figures within the larger Star Wars canon. Without having seen Ahsoka or deep into Clone Wars, you might never have seen these figures. The results have been inconsistent – providing a backstory...
- 5/2/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Known for his work on several Star Wars projects, Dave Filoni has become a key figure in shaping the space opera. Starting with his work on animated projects such as The Clone Wars and Rebels, he has also ventured into live-action projects The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, and has since assumed the role of chief creative officer at Lucasfilm.
The Mandalorian | Credit: Disney Plus
However, when he initially received a call with an offer to work with Lucasfilm Animation, Filoni’s skepticism nearly caused him to overlook the opportunity, as he refused to believe that Lucasfilm Animation even existed and that the offer was potentially a prank.
Dave Filoni Was Skeptical of the Existence of Lucasfilm Animation
After completing the prequel trilogy, George Lucas started working on further expanding the space opera with the animated series, The Clone Wars. One person he had on his mind to...
The Mandalorian | Credit: Disney Plus
However, when he initially received a call with an offer to work with Lucasfilm Animation, Filoni’s skepticism nearly caused him to overlook the opportunity, as he refused to believe that Lucasfilm Animation even existed and that the offer was potentially a prank.
Dave Filoni Was Skeptical of the Existence of Lucasfilm Animation
After completing the prequel trilogy, George Lucas started working on further expanding the space opera with the animated series, The Clone Wars. One person he had on his mind to...
- 5/2/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The Star Wars series has become one of the most well-known and successful franchises of all time, and a huge part of this has to do with George Lucas. The filmmaker created the series from scratch and has been involved in almost every single project from the franchise in some way or another. The most recent addition to the story from galaxies away has been Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
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Recently, one of the actors in the series talked about filming the third season of the series. Interestingly enough, he believed it to be the final puzzle piece in Lucas’s legacy in the franchise, and many fans might get emotional with what he had to say.
The End of an Era
Recently, Dee Bradley Baker gave an interview with ScreenRant, where he talked about his experience working on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
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Recently, one of the actors in the series talked about filming the third season of the series. Interestingly enough, he believed it to be the final puzzle piece in Lucas’s legacy in the franchise, and many fans might get emotional with what he had to say.
The End of an Era
Recently, Dee Bradley Baker gave an interview with ScreenRant, where he talked about his experience working on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
- 5/2/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Spoilers Ahead!
The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch debuted on May 1, which brought home a well-known Star Wars trope. Offering all kinds of twists and turns that led to a happy ending, the show however featured some of the most dark and dangerous moments, through its course. But the one aspect that drew attention was the subtle head nod to George Lucas’ legacy.
A still from Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Image via Disney Plus)
Implementing one of the most iconic Star Wars tropes in Crosshair’s storyline in the season finale, Star Wars: The Bad Batch remade the famous Mark Hamill scene from the original films. Yes, we’re talking about the meaningful hand-loss scene that serves almost as a tradition in the Star Wars universe.
The Bad Batch Repeated the Famous Star Wars Storyline
The Disney+ animated television series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch,...
The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch debuted on May 1, which brought home a well-known Star Wars trope. Offering all kinds of twists and turns that led to a happy ending, the show however featured some of the most dark and dangerous moments, through its course. But the one aspect that drew attention was the subtle head nod to George Lucas’ legacy.
A still from Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Image via Disney Plus)
Implementing one of the most iconic Star Wars tropes in Crosshair’s storyline in the season finale, Star Wars: The Bad Batch remade the famous Mark Hamill scene from the original films. Yes, we’re talking about the meaningful hand-loss scene that serves almost as a tradition in the Star Wars universe.
The Bad Batch Repeated the Famous Star Wars Storyline
The Disney+ animated television series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch,...
- 5/2/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
There was no mention of it during Lucasfilm's splashy Star Wars Celebration last year, but The Mandalorian and Grogu will be the first Star Wars movie released theatrically since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker.
Arriving in place of The Mandalorian season 4, the hope is that Din Djarin and The Child can restore the franchise to its former glory on the big screen (with the Rey-led movie next up for Lucasfilm and James Mangold and Dave Filoni's efforts somewhere on the twin-sunned horizon).
We recently learned that The Mandalorian and Grogu will be released on May 22, 2026, and a shooting update has been shared today by Making Star Wars (via SFFGazette.com).
"I talked to two different cats, both believe that filming is actually going on in May for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu," they explain. "In May there will be filming done. I’m not saying it’s May 1st,...
Arriving in place of The Mandalorian season 4, the hope is that Din Djarin and The Child can restore the franchise to its former glory on the big screen (with the Rey-led movie next up for Lucasfilm and James Mangold and Dave Filoni's efforts somewhere on the twin-sunned horizon).
We recently learned that The Mandalorian and Grogu will be released on May 22, 2026, and a shooting update has been shared today by Making Star Wars (via SFFGazette.com).
"I talked to two different cats, both believe that filming is actually going on in May for 'The Mandalorian and Grogu," they explain. "In May there will be filming done. I’m not saying it’s May 1st,...
- 5/2/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Finally, Disney+’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch has its priorities sorted.
The first two seasons’ cameo-heavy Mission of the Week format quickly grew stale, but as creator Dave Filoni, supervising director Brad Rau and head writer Jennifer Corbett disappeared deeper into their Disney-sponsored sandbox, it became clear that this wasn’t merely a graveyard of shameless walk-backs or desperate reinforcements of messy canon. The Bad Batch was always about underdogs, about displaced war heroes struggling to survive in a galaxy that has no need for them.
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The first two seasons’ cameo-heavy Mission of the Week format quickly grew stale, but as creator Dave Filoni, supervising director Brad Rau and head writer Jennifer Corbett disappeared deeper into their Disney-sponsored sandbox, it became clear that this wasn’t merely a graveyard of shameless walk-backs or desperate reinforcements of messy canon. The Bad Batch was always about underdogs, about displaced war heroes struggling to survive in a galaxy that has no need for them.
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- 5/1/2024
- by Hayden Mears
- TVLine.com
The Star Wars franchise is probably one of the most influential and talked about series since its inception by George Lucas back in 1976. With Jon Favreau currently serving as the showrunner of The Mandalorian, there are bound to be differences in opinions.
With the popularity of Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian, several fans debated what exactly makes a person Mandalorian. To clear things up, Favreau had the perfect explanation for why Boba Fett (a popular bounty hunter) is not considered a Mandalorian even though he looks like a Mandalorian.
Pedro Pascal in a still from The Mandalorian
George Lucas Doesn’t Consider Boba Fett As a Mandalorian
Jengo Fatt was the most feared and the best bounty hunter in the galaxy during the final years of the Republic. He was also the chosen one who was cloned multiple times to create the clone army. During the cloning, Jango Fett had...
With the popularity of Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian, several fans debated what exactly makes a person Mandalorian. To clear things up, Favreau had the perfect explanation for why Boba Fett (a popular bounty hunter) is not considered a Mandalorian even though he looks like a Mandalorian.
Pedro Pascal in a still from The Mandalorian
George Lucas Doesn’t Consider Boba Fett As a Mandalorian
Jengo Fatt was the most feared and the best bounty hunter in the galaxy during the final years of the Republic. He was also the chosen one who was cloned multiple times to create the clone army. During the cloning, Jango Fett had...
- 5/1/2024
- by Visarg Acharya
- FandomWire
Prominent voice actor Dee Bradley Baker has been the voice behind many iconic characters of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. The voice actor returned to the franchise after the end of the Clone Wars with the Disney Plus animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch, in which he voiced all five of the main clones of the group Clone Force 99.
The actor has also voiced more characters on the show, bringing versatility to each character. Bradley Baker cited his favorite character to play from the series, which reportedly changed between seasons. The actor mentioned how he started to like the character of Crosshair in season two as he was fascinating and had an interesting story.
Dee Bradley Baker Names Crosshair As His Favorite From Star Wars: The Bad Batch Dee Bradley Baker voices all five members of the Clone Force 99 in Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Dee Bradley Baker has...
The actor has also voiced more characters on the show, bringing versatility to each character. Bradley Baker cited his favorite character to play from the series, which reportedly changed between seasons. The actor mentioned how he started to like the character of Crosshair in season two as he was fascinating and had an interesting story.
Dee Bradley Baker Names Crosshair As His Favorite From Star Wars: The Bad Batch Dee Bradley Baker voices all five members of the Clone Force 99 in Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Dee Bradley Baker has...
- 5/1/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
The third and final episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch will conclude the series, and as such, fans are eagerly awaiting its release on Disney+. Not too long after the conclusion of the second season, it was confirmed that the animated spin-off Star Wars: The Clone Wars would wind up with season 3.
Because of this, the third season’s plot was immensely considerable, involving The Bad Batch’s characters coping with Tech’s death’s aftermath, Omega’s imprisonment by the Empire, and Crosshair’s eventual redemption.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
With the implications of the larger canon, it is hard to see Omega having a happy ending. Fans should be ready for a ‘bittersweet’ conclusion to Omega’s story, as voice actress Michelle Ang recently hinted.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Finale: Michelle Ang Teased Emotional Rollercoaster Ahead
Are you prepared for the emotional...
Because of this, the third season’s plot was immensely considerable, involving The Bad Batch’s characters coping with Tech’s death’s aftermath, Omega’s imprisonment by the Empire, and Crosshair’s eventual redemption.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Image: Wikimedia Commons)
With the implications of the larger canon, it is hard to see Omega having a happy ending. Fans should be ready for a ‘bittersweet’ conclusion to Omega’s story, as voice actress Michelle Ang recently hinted.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Finale: Michelle Ang Teased Emotional Rollercoaster Ahead
Are you prepared for the emotional...
- 5/1/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
We all want a happy ending, whether it is in our lives or in the lives of the characters we watch on our screens. When it comes to television and films, there is nothing like seeing things end on a good note as opposed to when there are heartbreaking endings. Now, as The Bad Batch nears its finale, we will soon find out if things end well for the clone troopers or not.
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3
The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was released on the twenty-first of February and with just one episode remaining, the show will have its series finale today. Fans are desperately hoping for the show to have a happy ending just like in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.
Will The Bad Batch End Tragically? Echo in a still from The Bad Batch season 3
In just a few hours,...
Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3
The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch was released on the twenty-first of February and with just one episode remaining, the show will have its series finale today. Fans are desperately hoping for the show to have a happy ending just like in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.
Will The Bad Batch End Tragically? Echo in a still from The Bad Batch season 3
In just a few hours,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Is Tales of the Empire Star Wars Canon? How Does It Fit into the Timeline? - Main Image
With the show’s release just days away, many are wondering if Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is canon. Along with its place in the canon, some are also asking where it fits in the franchise’s timeline.
This new show was announced back in Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, and it’s the second season of the Tales series.
All You Need to Know About Tales of the Empire, the New Star Wars Animated Series
The Star Wars Tales series began with the Tales of the Jedi, a six-part anthology series that told new stories about Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano.
For the follow-up, the new season will follow two characters whose lives intertwine with the Galactic Empire – Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth.
These two characters played minor roles in the Prequel Trilogy,...
With the show’s release just days away, many are wondering if Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is canon. Along with its place in the canon, some are also asking where it fits in the franchise’s timeline.
This new show was announced back in Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, and it’s the second season of the Tales series.
All You Need to Know About Tales of the Empire, the New Star Wars Animated Series
The Star Wars Tales series began with the Tales of the Jedi, a six-part anthology series that told new stories about Count Dooku and Ahsoka Tano.
For the follow-up, the new season will follow two characters whose lives intertwine with the Galactic Empire – Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth.
These two characters played minor roles in the Prequel Trilogy,...
- 5/1/2024
- EpicStream
With The Acolyte expected to drastically alter the beloved franchise by departing from George Lucas’ original vision, fans of the film series have all the reason to be giddy with anticipation. The upcoming series will differ from all previous Star Wars stories, according to the showrunner, Leslye Headland. She also revealed that it will stray from one of Lucas’ central ideas regarding the ‘Force’.
A great deal of the Force’s mystery was maintained throughout the original Star Wars trilogy. Even so, a lot more is now understood about it than in the past, particularly with the introduction of midi-chlorians in The Phantom Menace. However, the idea offended some fans because they feel it takes away the Force’s mystical quality.
The Acolyte
Despite this, Lucas continued to allude to the mysterious life forms on several occasions. For the unversed, tiny creatures known as midi-chlorians are responsible for assessing a...
A great deal of the Force’s mystery was maintained throughout the original Star Wars trilogy. Even so, a lot more is now understood about it than in the past, particularly with the introduction of midi-chlorians in The Phantom Menace. However, the idea offended some fans because they feel it takes away the Force’s mystical quality.
The Acolyte
Despite this, Lucas continued to allude to the mysterious life forms on several occasions. For the unversed, tiny creatures known as midi-chlorians are responsible for assessing a...
- 4/27/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Daisy Ridley shot to fame as the leading protagonist Rey in Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. She shared screen space with newcomers Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, and John Boyega, as well as Star Wars veterans such as Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford in the films. The films were divisive in their responses, with creator George Lucas himself not being a fan.
After Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, which ended Rey’s arc, Ridley has been keeping busy with other projects and has also begun a career as an executive producer. However, she will be returning as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film. Ridley mentioned that she almost manifested a Rey-centered film right before meeting with LucasFilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy.
Daisy Ridley Returns To The Star Wars Franchise In A New Film Daisy Ridley in Young Woman and the Sea
Before Daisy Ridley became a global star with...
After Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, which ended Rey’s arc, Ridley has been keeping busy with other projects and has also begun a career as an executive producer. However, she will be returning as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film. Ridley mentioned that she almost manifested a Rey-centered film right before meeting with LucasFilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy.
Daisy Ridley Returns To The Star Wars Franchise In A New Film Daisy Ridley in Young Woman and the Sea
Before Daisy Ridley became a global star with...
- 4/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
In this new clip from the upcoming Disney+ series Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, the Nightsisters face General Grievous and his droid army.
The battle pits the former Kaleesh warlord against the power of the Nightsisters. Will Dathomir Magic be enough to withstand Grievous’s ferociousness? We’ll find out starting on May 4th!
Admittedly, Grievous looks fantastic. The hulking cyborg Jedi-slayer is meacing, for the most part. There’s just something odd about General this time around.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire does worry me a little. Ok, it’s Disney Star Wars, so it worries me a lot.
I’m glad the series will focus on characters who need some closure from Filioni’s earlier works, but what’s the deal with General Grievous in this clip? I know that in Dave Filoni’s Clone Wars, he’s way more talkative and cartoonish, but his appearance is off.
The battle pits the former Kaleesh warlord against the power of the Nightsisters. Will Dathomir Magic be enough to withstand Grievous’s ferociousness? We’ll find out starting on May 4th!
Admittedly, Grievous looks fantastic. The hulking cyborg Jedi-slayer is meacing, for the most part. There’s just something odd about General this time around.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire does worry me a little. Ok, it’s Disney Star Wars, so it worries me a lot.
I’m glad the series will focus on characters who need some closure from Filioni’s earlier works, but what’s the deal with General Grievous in this clip? I know that in Dave Filoni’s Clone Wars, he’s way more talkative and cartoonish, but his appearance is off.
- 4/25/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 14, "Flash Strike."
"Flash Strike," the penultimate episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," features a thrilling infiltration of Mt. Tantiss. The Bad Batch finally located the Empire's top-secret facility at the very end of last week's episode, "Into the Breach," and is working to rescue Omega. For her part, Omega is trying to save all of the kids being experimented on by the Imperial scientists. Together, they're opposed by the full force of the Empire's might that Dr. Hemlock can bring to bear.
As Omega roams around Mt. Tantiss, however, she makes a startling discovery, giving her an idea for a plan to help her and the others escape. Elsewhere, the Bad Batch does their best to fight their way into the facility, while the former-Admiral Rampart does his best to sow division amongst the group, hoping...
"Flash Strike," the penultimate episode of "Star Wars: The Bad Batch," features a thrilling infiltration of Mt. Tantiss. The Bad Batch finally located the Empire's top-secret facility at the very end of last week's episode, "Into the Breach," and is working to rescue Omega. For her part, Omega is trying to save all of the kids being experimented on by the Imperial scientists. Together, they're opposed by the full force of the Empire's might that Dr. Hemlock can bring to bear.
As Omega roams around Mt. Tantiss, however, she makes a startling discovery, giving her an idea for a plan to help her and the others escape. Elsewhere, the Bad Batch does their best to fight their way into the facility, while the former-Admiral Rampart does his best to sow division amongst the group, hoping...
- 4/24/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Genndy Tartakovsky's "Clone Wars" is one of the best things to ever happen to "Star Wars." The micro-series gave us a vision of the Jedi as they saw themselves; as people thought the Jedi were; the version of the Jedi a young Anakin had in mind when he first met Qui-Gon Jinn — superhuman, invincible, god-like. Even 20 years later, there's nothing quite like it.
One of the best things the show did was bring the character of Durge over from the comics to the animated series. Durge is an alien bounty hunter with regenerative powers who fights Obi-Wan in one of the best episodes of "Clone Wars," an episode full of body horror and even a sequence inspired by anime masterpiece "Akira."
It's a shame that neither the character nor the show are considered canon by Lucasfilm and Disney.
When it came time to create a new "Clone Wars" cartoon,...
One of the best things the show did was bring the character of Durge over from the comics to the animated series. Durge is an alien bounty hunter with regenerative powers who fights Obi-Wan in one of the best episodes of "Clone Wars," an episode full of body horror and even a sequence inspired by anime masterpiece "Akira."
It's a shame that neither the character nor the show are considered canon by Lucasfilm and Disney.
When it came time to create a new "Clone Wars" cartoon,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
I think /Film's Jacob Hall put it best in our list of the greatest "Star Wars" movie moments when he described George Lucas' prequel trilogy as "a collection of brilliant ideas, filmed in the most baffling, alien way possible." That extends to Anakin Skywalker's journey from a wide-eyed wunderkind enslaved on Tatooine with his mother to a genocidal tyrant who murders kids and owes fealty to a cackling dictator over the course of three movies. As conceptually logical and narratively sound as the rise of Darth Vader is on paper, it's perplexing enough in motion to merit me writing an article explaining Anakin's fall to the dark side for all those folks who watched the films and yet still came away scratching their heads.
In contrast, you get a far more satisfying depiction of Anakin and his transformation in "The Clone Wars," the animated show following Anakin (Matt Lanter...
In contrast, you get a far more satisfying depiction of Anakin and his transformation in "The Clone Wars," the animated show following Anakin (Matt Lanter...
- 4/14/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
There’s never been a better time to be a Star Wars fan in terms of quantity. There’s more Star Wars on screen and on the page now than ever before in the franchise’s history. From Disney+ series to video games to The High Republic books and Marvel comics, you can experience new adventures in the galaxy far, far away pretty much any way you want it right now. If Lucasfilm were able to get some movies off the ground, we’d be able to say that the franchise is firing on all cylinders.
Whether or not we finally do get some new Star Wars on the big screen in the years to come, the future of the franchise is still very bright, thanks to TV series like The Mandalorian, which has already expanded across multiple spinoffs full of Original Trilogy nostalgia and exciting new characters. In fact,...
Whether or not we finally do get some new Star Wars on the big screen in the years to come, the future of the franchise is still very bright, thanks to TV series like The Mandalorian, which has already expanded across multiple spinoffs full of Original Trilogy nostalgia and exciting new characters. In fact,...
- 4/8/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Everything You Need to Know About ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu’: Cast, Crew, Release Date and More ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
The cinematic premiere of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” heralds the arrival of cherished figures Din Djarin and Grogu from the revered Star Wars saga. Seamlessly intertwining with the rich tapestry of the Disney Plus series “The Mandalorian,” this film embarks on a journey to unravel the intricate tales of its protagonists against the resurgence of the Imperial forces.
Plot
The film follows Din Djarin’s transition from a lone bounty hunter to aligning himself with the New Republic, settling on the planet Navarro. As he embarks on a new career path, he finds himself at the forefront of conflicts spurred by the emergence of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Imperial Shadow Council.
First Announcement
The official announcement of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” was made in January 2024, confirming earlier speculation surrounding its 2026 debut.
The cinematic premiere of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” heralds the arrival of cherished figures Din Djarin and Grogu from the revered Star Wars saga. Seamlessly intertwining with the rich tapestry of the Disney Plus series “The Mandalorian,” this film embarks on a journey to unravel the intricate tales of its protagonists against the resurgence of the Imperial forces.
Plot
The film follows Din Djarin’s transition from a lone bounty hunter to aligning himself with the New Republic, settling on the planet Navarro. As he embarks on a new career path, he finds himself at the forefront of conflicts spurred by the emergence of Grand Admiral Thrawn and the Imperial Shadow Council.
First Announcement
The official announcement of “The Mandalorian & Grogu” was made in January 2024, confirming earlier speculation surrounding its 2026 debut.
- 4/8/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
The Star Wars universe is one of the largest fictional universes in existence. George Lucas’ original movie idea has since expanded and become a vast universe with thousands, if not millions, of stories. Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian became a major addition to the lore which expanded the cinematic universe and the story of Star Wars. It became a major hit and – undoubtedly – the most acclaimed Star Wars work in the Disney era. After three seasons and several crossovers, it was officially confirmed that the series would be continued in the form of a movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu, which now has an official release date – May 22, 2026.
The Mandalorian premiered on November 12, 2019, on Disney+ and as of the time of writing, 24 episodes have been released through three seasons. While the series explored different aspects of the shared universe, the focus was on the travels of Din Djarin, the titular Mandalorian,...
The Mandalorian premiered on November 12, 2019, on Disney+ and as of the time of writing, 24 episodes have been released through three seasons. While the series explored different aspects of the shared universe, the focus was on the travels of Din Djarin, the titular Mandalorian,...
- 4/6/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
THR reports that Beau Willimon is set to co-write the script for James Mangold’s Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi.
Willimon is a playwright and screenwriter best known for developing House of Cards for Netflix, but he also has some Star Wars experience as he worked on the first season of Andor, writing three episodes of the critically acclaimed series. He will co-write the script for Dawn of the Jedi (which is just a working title) alongside Mangold, who will also direct.
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We don’t know all that much about the project, only that it will take place 25,000 years before the Skywalker Saga and explore the first Jedi and the discovery of the Force. “It was something that Jim [Mangold] immediately sparked to, and I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we...
Willimon is a playwright and screenwriter best known for developing House of Cards for Netflix, but he also has some Star Wars experience as he worked on the first season of Andor, writing three episodes of the critically acclaimed series. He will co-write the script for Dawn of the Jedi (which is just a working title) alongside Mangold, who will also direct.
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We don’t know all that much about the project, only that it will take place 25,000 years before the Skywalker Saga and explore the first Jedi and the discovery of the Force. “It was something that Jim [Mangold] immediately sparked to, and I think it’s a really nice compliment to what we...
- 4/5/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
One of several "Star Wars" movies currently in development at Lucasfilm just took a major step forward. Writer Beau Willimon is now set to co-write director James Mangold's upcoming adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Willimon will pen the script alongside Mangold for what is tentatively titled "Dawn of the Jedi", which was first announced last year during Star Wars Celebration.
The news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. Willimon is perhaps best known for creating Netflix's "House of Cards." However, "Star Wars" fans will know him best as one of the writers of "Andor," the much-acclaimed Disney+ series about Cassian Andor. Most notably, he penned the episode "One Way Out," which is widely considered to be one of the best episodes of television in the history of the franchise. Willimon was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode. Now, he's getting the chance to tackle a movie.
The news comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. Willimon is perhaps best known for creating Netflix's "House of Cards." However, "Star Wars" fans will know him best as one of the writers of "Andor," the much-acclaimed Disney+ series about Cassian Andor. Most notably, he penned the episode "One Way Out," which is widely considered to be one of the best episodes of television in the history of the franchise. Willimon was nominated for an Emmy for his work on the episode. Now, he's getting the chance to tackle a movie.
- 4/5/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Disney’s Mandalorian & Grogu, Tron: Ares, Toy Story 5, and more get release dates ahead of CinemaCon
I’ve got great news for all of you Mouseketeers out there! Disney has revealed the studio’s 2026 release schedule, with dates for projects like Mandalorian & Grogu, Tron: Ares, Toy Story 5, the live-action adaptation of Moana, and more!
Mandalorian & Grogu is Disney’s untitled Star Wars title, dated May 22, 2026, with Tron: Ares as Disney’s untitled film, dated October 10, 2025. Toy Story 5 is the studio’s untitled Pixar project, dated June 19, 2026. Also, Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, starring Dwayne Johnson as Maui, is moving to July 10, 2026.
You can see the complete list of film titles and release dates below:
The Amateur (20th) previously dated on 11/8/24 moves to 4/11/25
Nightbitch (Searchlight) is now dated on 12/6/24 (Limited)
Moana (Disney) previously dated on 6/27/25 moves to 7/10/26
Untitled Disney (Disney) previously dated on 7/10/26 is removed from schedule
The Mandalorian & Grogu (Disney) is the updated title of Untitled Star Wars dated on 5/22/26
Toy Story 5...
Mandalorian & Grogu is Disney’s untitled Star Wars title, dated May 22, 2026, with Tron: Ares as Disney’s untitled film, dated October 10, 2025. Toy Story 5 is the studio’s untitled Pixar project, dated June 19, 2026. Also, Disney’s live-action adaptation of Moana, starring Dwayne Johnson as Maui, is moving to July 10, 2026.
You can see the complete list of film titles and release dates below:
The Amateur (20th) previously dated on 11/8/24 moves to 4/11/25
Nightbitch (Searchlight) is now dated on 12/6/24 (Limited)
Moana (Disney) previously dated on 6/27/25 moves to 7/10/26
Untitled Disney (Disney) previously dated on 7/10/26 is removed from schedule
The Mandalorian & Grogu (Disney) is the updated title of Untitled Star Wars dated on 5/22/26
Toy Story 5...
- 4/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Mandalorian & Grogu will arrive in theaters around Memorial Day… a few years from now.
The big-screen film based on Disney+’s The Mandalorian series will be released on Wednesday, May 22, 2026, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Jon Favreau, showrunner of Disney+’s The Mandalorian, will direct. He’ll also produce alongside Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni.
“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,...
The big-screen film based on Disney+’s The Mandalorian series will be released on Wednesday, May 22, 2026, our sister site Deadline reports.
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“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,...
- 4/5/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Disney+ Unveils Trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire”
A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.
The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:
The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...
A month away from its debut, the new Disney+ and Lucasfilm animated shorts series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” has received its first trailer and key art.
The second installment of “Tales” series, following the critically acclaimed 2022 series “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” the Dave Filoni-created “Tales of the Empire” travels deep inside the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on separate paths and in different eras: young Morgan Elsbeth, who is navigating “the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance,” and former Jedi Barriss Offee, who is doing “what she must do to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
Watch the trailer for “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” below:
The voice cast of the six-episode series is led by Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka...
- 4/5/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Disney+ has released the trailer for Lucasfilm’s upcoming, original animated series ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.’
The new series, which is the second instalment of the ‘Tales’ series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.’
The show is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor) and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He...
The new series, which is the second instalment of the ‘Tales’ series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.’
The show is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor) and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
Dave Filoni created the series and is the supervising director. He...
- 4/5/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
The first trailer for Dave Filoni’s Star Wars Tales of the Empire has dropped. The new animated series for Disney+ teases many characters, including the return of a fan favorite.
Star Wars is returning to when the Empire ruled the galaxy with an iron fist. What few Jedi are left are hunted or converted by the Grand Inquisitor. Elsewhere, new villains are forged by the fires ignited by the Separatists during the Clone Wars.
Ok, I’m somewhat interested. Barriss Offee’s storyline is finally being expanded. The last we saw of the former Jedi was when she was being dragged off to prison for her crimes and betrayal of the Order.
However, the biggest thing that caught my attention was the return of General Grievous. The character’s strongest appearance in Star Wars media was always in projects outside of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
We may...
Star Wars is returning to when the Empire ruled the galaxy with an iron fist. What few Jedi are left are hunted or converted by the Grand Inquisitor. Elsewhere, new villains are forged by the fires ignited by the Separatists during the Clone Wars.
Ok, I’m somewhat interested. Barriss Offee’s storyline is finally being expanded. The last we saw of the former Jedi was when she was being dragged off to prison for her crimes and betrayal of the Order.
However, the biggest thing that caught my attention was the return of General Grievous. The character’s strongest appearance in Star Wars media was always in projects outside of Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
We may...
- 4/4/2024
- by Mike Phalin
- Pirates & Princesses
As Yoda himself once said, "Always two there are, no more, no less… A master and an apprentice." That might now apply to animated anthologies that tie into other in-universe Star Wars stories, because following 2022's Tales Of The Jedi, we now have its dark twin, Tales Of The Empire. Check out the trailer for the new series:
Created and written once again by Dave Filoni (who also serves as supervising director), this, as the title might lead you to believe, features stories from the point of view of the Galactic Empire. We follow two warriors on divergent paths in different eras. One, Morgan Elsbeth channels the loss of everything and everyone she loves into a seething anger that offers the Imperial forces (especially Lars Mikkelsen's Thrawn) something they can exploit.
There is also former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) who is forced to do whatever it takes to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
Created and written once again by Dave Filoni (who also serves as supervising director), this, as the title might lead you to believe, features stories from the point of view of the Galactic Empire. We follow two warriors on divergent paths in different eras. One, Morgan Elsbeth channels the loss of everything and everyone she loves into a seething anger that offers the Imperial forces (especially Lars Mikkelsen's Thrawn) something they can exploit.
There is also former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) who is forced to do whatever it takes to survive a rapidly changing galaxy.
- 4/4/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Wait, what month is this? Well before May 4 spoils Star Wars fans with news, trailers, and teases for exciting things coming to a galaxy far, far away, Disney+ is here to share the debut trailer for Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, a six-episode follow-up to Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi—all six episodes of the upcoming series premiere exclusively on Disney+ on May 4, 2024.
According to Lucasfilms’ official press release, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire “is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.”
The talented voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger...
According to Lucasfilms’ official press release, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire “is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.”
The talented voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger...
- 4/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
There are two sides to every story, but nothing is ever really black and white, good versus evil, or even Jedi versus Empire.
Disney+ animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire,” the follow-up to 2022’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” centers on the rise of the Galactic Empire. The six-episode show follows two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras: After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, per the official synopsis, while former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast also includes Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor), and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
“Ahsoka” showrunner and Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni created the series...
Disney+ animated series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire,” the follow-up to 2022’s “Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi,” centers on the rise of the Galactic Empire. The six-episode show follows two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras: After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth (Diana Lee Inosanto) navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, per the official synopsis, while former Jedi Barriss Offee (Meredith Salenger) does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast also includes Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao (Wing), Lars Mikkelsen (Thrawn), Jason Isaacs (Grand Inquisitor), and Matthew Wood (General Grievous).
“Ahsoka” showrunner and Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni created the series...
- 4/4/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Lucasfilm has revealed the first teaser trailer for "Star Wars: Tales of the Empire." Though not exactly a season 2, per se, this serves as a follow-up to 2022's acclaimed "Tales of the Jedi." That show was a series of animated shorts that focused on two interwoven tales of Jedi at crucial times in their development, namely Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku before he fell to the dark side. Similarly, this new series will be focusing on two different figures within the Empire: Morgan Elsbeth and former Jedi Barriss Offee. Check it out for yourself above.
This trailer offers a lot for hardcore "Star Wars" fans to dig into. We're going to be learning a lot more about Morgan Elsbeth, who fans of "Ahsoka" will be familiar with. We're also going to get more of Grand Admiral Thrawn in his younger years. Meanwhile, "Clone Wars" and prequel fans are going to dive deeper with Barriss Offee,...
This trailer offers a lot for hardcore "Star Wars" fans to dig into. We're going to be learning a lot more about Morgan Elsbeth, who fans of "Ahsoka" will be familiar with. We're also going to get more of Grand Admiral Thrawn in his younger years. Meanwhile, "Clone Wars" and prequel fans are going to dive deeper with Barriss Offee,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Today, Disney+ released the trailer and key art for Lucasfilm’s upcoming original animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.
The new series, which is the second installment of the Tales series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.
Tales of the Empire launches exclusively on Disney+ on Star Wars Day, May 4, with all six episodes.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras.
After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao...
The new series, which is the second installment of the Tales series, stylistically follows 2022’s critically acclaimed Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi.
Tales of the Empire launches exclusively on Disney+ on Star Wars Day, May 4, with all six episodes.
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras.
After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
The voice cast includes Diana Lee Inosanto (Morgan Elsbeth), Meredith Salenger (Barriss Offee), Rya Kihlstedt (Lyn aka Fourth Sister), Wing T. Chao...
- 4/4/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Giancarlo Esposito, often cast as a villain, gained prominence in ‘The Mandalorian’ by portraying Moff Gideon, a central antagonist throughout the series. While the Mandalorian and Grogu’s journey will continue, it’s been announced that their story will transition into a live-action movie format.
Speculation arose following the conclusion of strikes by SAG-AFTRA and writers, with rumors circulating about ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 being scrapped in favor of a movie adaptation. Confirmation seemed more likely with recent reports of Pedro Pascal’s unavailability for the next season due to commitments on other projects.
Instead, he’ll only be doing Mando’s voiceover. The rumors were confirmed a few months back when they announced a movie centered around The Mandalorian & Grogu is being developed. This new movie, directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, is set to start filming in 2024.
Giancarlo recently participated in a...
Speculation arose following the conclusion of strikes by SAG-AFTRA and writers, with rumors circulating about ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 being scrapped in favor of a movie adaptation. Confirmation seemed more likely with recent reports of Pedro Pascal’s unavailability for the next season due to commitments on other projects.
Instead, he’ll only be doing Mando’s voiceover. The rumors were confirmed a few months back when they announced a movie centered around The Mandalorian & Grogu is being developed. This new movie, directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni, is set to start filming in 2024.
Giancarlo recently participated in a...
- 3/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Giancarlo Esposito, who we frequently see in the role of a villain, is one of the most notable characters in ‘The Mandalorian’ TV show, as he embodied Moff Gideon, one of the main villains of the overarching storyline in all three seasons of the show.
We know that the story of Mandalorian and Grogu will continue but in the form of a live-action movie. Several weeks after the SAG-AFTRA and writer strikes ended, industry-wide rumors started swirling around about ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 getting booted completely and turned into a movie. Then, those rumors got even more legit when we recently heard that Pedro Pascal won’t physically return for ‘The Mandalorian’ due to his commitments on ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 and 2024’s new ‘Gladiator’ film.
Instead, he’d only provide Mando’s voiceover. The rumors were confirmed several weeks ago when it was announced that a movie focusing...
We know that the story of Mandalorian and Grogu will continue but in the form of a live-action movie. Several weeks after the SAG-AFTRA and writer strikes ended, industry-wide rumors started swirling around about ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 getting booted completely and turned into a movie. Then, those rumors got even more legit when we recently heard that Pedro Pascal won’t physically return for ‘The Mandalorian’ due to his commitments on ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 and 2024’s new ‘Gladiator’ film.
Instead, he’d only provide Mando’s voiceover. The rumors were confirmed several weeks ago when it was announced that a movie focusing...
- 3/25/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Praise the Mortis Gods! "The Acolyte" is giving us a reason to get excited about live-action "Star Wars" television again while we patiently await the second season of "Andor." After "The Mandalorian" season 3 saw its namesake frustratingly sidelined in favor of setting up Dave Filoni's larger New Republic arc and "Ahsoka" season 1 left me and others feeling like the convergence of live-action and animated "Star Wars" is a real mixed blessing, "Russian Doll" co-creator Leslye Headland is here to change things up. "The Acolyte" is set in the High Republic era, a period that's been explored in the ongoing High Republic publishing initiative but has never before been realized in live-action. That alone should be enough to pique the interest of anyone who's ready for a "Star Wars" series that's less beholden to setting up future shows and can exist more independently.
That's not to say "The Acolyte" will...
That's not to say "The Acolyte" will...
- 3/19/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The Acolyte, the next television series in the Star Wars saga, will premiere on Disney Plus on the 4th June. Here are the details:
In recent years, Star Wars has notched up more hours on the small screen than it did in cinemas. Shows like The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Ahsoka and The Book Of Boba Fett expanded on the lore of the films, and although critical reception has been mixed, writers are still examining various areas of the Star Wars universe to tell new stories.
Lucasfilm’s latest TV outing, The Acolyte, is out in June, and its synopsis reads as follows:
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amanda Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.
The cast includes Manny Jacinto,...
In recent years, Star Wars has notched up more hours on the small screen than it did in cinemas. Shows like The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Ahsoka and The Book Of Boba Fett expanded on the lore of the films, and although critical reception has been mixed, writers are still examining various areas of the Star Wars universe to tell new stories.
Lucasfilm’s latest TV outing, The Acolyte, is out in June, and its synopsis reads as follows:
An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amanda Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems.
The cast includes Manny Jacinto,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
Heed my warning: never ask a "Star Wars" animation fan if you should watch shows like "The Clone Wars" and "Star Wars Rebels" unless you're prepared to get your ear talked off. For all of the franchise's high points in live-action, something about animation just fits a galaxy far, far away smoother than Lando Calrissian playing a game of Sabacc. Animated "Star Wars" projects are able to go weirder and wilder, bringing bizarre non-humans to life in a convincing way that's hard to translate into the real world. It's why I'm relieved that "Rebels" co-creator and current Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer Dave Filoni has so far allowed the Bendu to remain purely in the animated realm.
The Bendu, for those who are not familiar, looks a little like a cross between a buffalo, a rock monolith, and Gimli from "The Lord of the Rings." This enigmatic, giant entity -- who's...
The Bendu, for those who are not familiar, looks a little like a cross between a buffalo, a rock monolith, and Gimli from "The Lord of the Rings." This enigmatic, giant entity -- who's...
- 3/18/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" season 3, episode 6 and episode 7, "Infiltration" and "Extraction."
This week brought two brand new episodes of "The Bad Batch," a larger story in the context of the season's overarching narrative. Though the Bad Batch features prominently in these two episodes, dozens of other Clones take center stage as we learn that Captain Rex has been building an entire cadre of Clones to fight the Empire. Rex has even managed to catch one of the mysterious Clone sleeper agents created by the Empire alive. Unable to get any information out of him, however, Rex and his crew have no idea there's a homing beacon inside the Clone, leading the Empire right to them.
Meanwhile, the Bad Batch answers Rex's call, unaware they're being hunted as well. As more and more Clones on both sides of the conflict arrive at Rex's secret hideout,...
This week brought two brand new episodes of "The Bad Batch," a larger story in the context of the season's overarching narrative. Though the Bad Batch features prominently in these two episodes, dozens of other Clones take center stage as we learn that Captain Rex has been building an entire cadre of Clones to fight the Empire. Rex has even managed to catch one of the mysterious Clone sleeper agents created by the Empire alive. Unable to get any information out of him, however, Rex and his crew have no idea there's a homing beacon inside the Clone, leading the Empire right to them.
Meanwhile, the Bad Batch answers Rex's call, unaware they're being hunted as well. As more and more Clones on both sides of the conflict arrive at Rex's secret hideout,...
- 3/13/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Remember when we first met Din Djarin? He swaggers into that cantina in the first episode of The Mandalorian, takes down a few ruffians, and flies off with his quarry. No mess, no pomp, no big deal.
Those days now seem long gone, as what started out as a smaller-scale Western set in the world of Star Wars, between the Original and Sequel Trilogies, has now become the hope for the future of the franchise on the big screen. The characters will now be the focus of the next Star Wars movie. Directed by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian & Grogu is currently expected to release in 2026. Does this mean we won’t be seeing the beloved duo on screen at all until then? Or will a potential season 4 of the show bridge the gap on Disney+? It’s a question that has eluded Star Wars fans since the film project was first announced.
Those days now seem long gone, as what started out as a smaller-scale Western set in the world of Star Wars, between the Original and Sequel Trilogies, has now become the hope for the future of the franchise on the big screen. The characters will now be the focus of the next Star Wars movie. Directed by Jon Favreau, The Mandalorian & Grogu is currently expected to release in 2026. Does this mean we won’t be seeing the beloved duo on screen at all until then? Or will a potential season 4 of the show bridge the gap on Disney+? It’s a question that has eluded Star Wars fans since the film project was first announced.
- 3/12/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
Daisy Ridley is set to reprise her role of Rey for a new Star Wars movie directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, and the actress shared a few insights about the project while speaking with Deadline.
While Ridley said that she’s still waiting to read a script, she did say that she knows “bit and bobs,” including that there will be “an introduction of new characters.” When asked if any previous characters would be reprising their roles, such as John Boyega as Finn or Adam Driver as the ghost of Kylo Ren, Ridley said she didn’t know. Another character who fans might expect to see is Luke Skywalker, but Mark Hamill hasn’t heard anything. “Everything is confidential,” Hamill said. “So, If I were involved, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. And if I were not involved, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. So, I don’t know.
While Ridley said that she’s still waiting to read a script, she did say that she knows “bit and bobs,” including that there will be “an introduction of new characters.” When asked if any previous characters would be reprising their roles, such as John Boyega as Finn or Adam Driver as the ghost of Kylo Ren, Ridley said she didn’t know. Another character who fans might expect to see is Luke Skywalker, but Mark Hamill hasn’t heard anything. “Everything is confidential,” Hamill said. “So, If I were involved, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. And if I were not involved, I wouldn’t be able to tell you. So, I don’t know.
- 3/11/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
The future of "Star Wars" is still a little murky but it is most certainly upon us. The last time the franchise graced the silver screen was back in 2019 when "The Rise of Skywalker" concluded the sequel trilogy. Though Lucasfilm has very much tried to move on in the years since, Daisy Ridley will be returning once again as Rey in a new, untitled film that will see her training a new generation of Jedi. Ridley may have already played Rey in a massively successful trilogy of films, but she's still nervous about returning as the character in the upcoming film.
Ridley was in Austin, Texas, during SXSW to promote her new film "Magpie." At a panel I attended, in which the actress discussed her career, she touched on the upcoming "Star Wars" film, which will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ("Ms. Marvel"). Naturally, Ridley couldn't say too much about...
Ridley was in Austin, Texas, during SXSW to promote her new film "Magpie." At a panel I attended, in which the actress discussed her career, she touched on the upcoming "Star Wars" film, which will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy ("Ms. Marvel"). Naturally, Ridley couldn't say too much about...
- 3/11/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Star Wars has been taking it slow for the past few years, staving off a big theatrical release in favor of telling stories on the small screen, via shows like Ahsoka, The Mandalorian, and The Bad Batch. a slew of Star Wars video games has been able to hype up fans too, introducing new characters like Cal Kestis, who fans hope will make his live-action debut soon.
Cal Kestis, in Jedi: Fallen Order
However, while Cal Kestis’ appearance in a live-action property might take some time, there are plenty of references in each show, film, and animated series that tie all these corners of the Star Wars universe together. While a lot of fans expected him to show up in The Mandalorian, it seems that the character has had a sneaky connection with another beloved Star Wars show all along
Cal Kestis connects directly to Ahsoka
Ahsoka
In Ahsoka Season...
Cal Kestis, in Jedi: Fallen Order
However, while Cal Kestis’ appearance in a live-action property might take some time, there are plenty of references in each show, film, and animated series that tie all these corners of the Star Wars universe together. While a lot of fans expected him to show up in The Mandalorian, it seems that the character has had a sneaky connection with another beloved Star Wars show all along
Cal Kestis connects directly to Ahsoka
Ahsoka
In Ahsoka Season...
- 3/9/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Jon Favreau – the creator of ‘The Mandalorian‘ TV series – claimed that the script for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 was finished even before Season 3 officially ended, and now it seems that the fourth season might not even happen after all.
Season 3 wrapped up with Moff Gideon seemingly defeated for good and Mando officially adopting Grogu, making him his little apprentice and his son, Din Grogu. They seemed to find peace, which means a completely new threat ought to emerge for Season 4 to happen.
Several weeks after the SAG-AFTRA and writer strikes ended, industry-wide rumors started swirling around about ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 getting booted completely and turned into a movie. Then, those rumors got even more legit when we recently heard that Pedro Pascal won’t physically return for ‘The Mandalorian’ due to his commitments on ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 and 2024’s new ‘Gladiator’ film. Instead, he’d only provide Mando’s voiceover.
Season 3 wrapped up with Moff Gideon seemingly defeated for good and Mando officially adopting Grogu, making him his little apprentice and his son, Din Grogu. They seemed to find peace, which means a completely new threat ought to emerge for Season 4 to happen.
Several weeks after the SAG-AFTRA and writer strikes ended, industry-wide rumors started swirling around about ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 getting booted completely and turned into a movie. Then, those rumors got even more legit when we recently heard that Pedro Pascal won’t physically return for ‘The Mandalorian’ due to his commitments on ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 and 2024’s new ‘Gladiator’ film. Instead, he’d only provide Mando’s voiceover.
- 3/9/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Mandalorian game by EA and Respawn Entertainment based on Star Wars was canceled due to layoffs and cost-cutting. Fans blamed the publisher, but sources claimed the owner was responsible. The cancellation was part of Bob Iger’s mission to control the entertainment industry. The developers at Respawn were the true victims.
In business, there is no absolutes, only deals and promises. Disney has entrusted various publishers and studios to work on several IPs that they own ranging from Star Wars, Marvel, and more. Investing a billion dollars grants Disney about 9% of its stake in Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, is an interesting move that further proves Iger’s master plan to dominate the entertainment industry in all media.
Emperor Iger Strikes Back As He Forced Push EA To Back Out On The Mandalorian Game
The scrapped Mandalorian game could have been a massive success like the Star Wars Jedi series.
In business, there is no absolutes, only deals and promises. Disney has entrusted various publishers and studios to work on several IPs that they own ranging from Star Wars, Marvel, and more. Investing a billion dollars grants Disney about 9% of its stake in Epic Games, the developer of Fortnite, is an interesting move that further proves Iger’s master plan to dominate the entertainment industry in all media.
Emperor Iger Strikes Back As He Forced Push EA To Back Out On The Mandalorian Game
The scrapped Mandalorian game could have been a massive success like the Star Wars Jedi series.
- 3/6/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
Ewan McGregor returned as the Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in his titular series, almost 17 years after his last appearance in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The series did a decent job of entertaining the Star Wars fandom, despite the criticisms for its shoddy writing at places. However, Disney has quietly confirmed that McGregor’s show is not getting another season.
Ewan McGregor reprised his role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi took place ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith and the titular character is in hiding on the planet Tatooine, looking after Luke. He is tasked with the mission of rescuing Princess Leia from the Galactic Empire, which leads to a confrontation with his former apprentice.
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Not Getting A Season 2
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi faces off against Hayden Christensen...
Ewan McGregor reprised his role from the Star Wars prequel trilogy in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi took place ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith and the titular character is in hiding on the planet Tatooine, looking after Luke. He is tasked with the mission of rescuing Princess Leia from the Galactic Empire, which leads to a confrontation with his former apprentice.
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi Is Not Getting A Season 2
Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi faces off against Hayden Christensen...
- 3/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
It’s the animated series that everyone’s talking about. But how can you watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 at home? Here’s our exhaustive guide.
A spin-off from fan-favourite animated series The Clone Wars, creator Dave Filoni’s spin-off Star Wars: The Bad Batch is, if anything, shaping up to be as thrilling and culturally relevant as its predecessor. But with season 3 now finished and ready to watch, the logical question is: how on earth can you watch it?
With that important question in mind, here’s a detailed guide that shows you, step by step, how to watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3.
Where can I watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3?
Disney-Lucasfilm’s space opera series isn’t showing in cinemas. Instead, you’ll need to subscribe to Disney+, which is an American streaming platform.
Launched in 2019, Disney+ provides ready access to...
A spin-off from fan-favourite animated series The Clone Wars, creator Dave Filoni’s spin-off Star Wars: The Bad Batch is, if anything, shaping up to be as thrilling and culturally relevant as its predecessor. But with season 3 now finished and ready to watch, the logical question is: how on earth can you watch it?
With that important question in mind, here’s a detailed guide that shows you, step by step, how to watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3.
Where can I watch Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3?
Disney-Lucasfilm’s space opera series isn’t showing in cinemas. Instead, you’ll need to subscribe to Disney+, which is an American streaming platform.
Launched in 2019, Disney+ provides ready access to...
- 2/29/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
The ‘Star Wars’ universe has been growing rapidly with new shows, animated series, and movies. ‘The Mandalorian’ was a standout, airing its third season last year. Despite creator Jon Favreau claiming the script for Season 4 was done before Season 3 ended, rumors suggest it will become a movie, confirmed recently. Details are scarce, but working titles for both the Grogu-focused project and Rey’s next chapter have been revealed by Cosmic Circus. Working titles help keep projects under wraps on set, but they often leak, and curious passersby still find out.
The upcoming movie featuring Mandalorian and Grogu is using the working title ‘Thunder Alley,’ which refers to a lesser-known location in the Star Wars universe near the New Galactic Republic’s borders. The Second Fleet, which patrolled Thunder Alley for the longest time without maintenance, was replaced by the First Fleet in 16 Aby under Gial Ackbar’s influence. It’s...
The upcoming movie featuring Mandalorian and Grogu is using the working title ‘Thunder Alley,’ which refers to a lesser-known location in the Star Wars universe near the New Galactic Republic’s borders. The Second Fleet, which patrolled Thunder Alley for the longest time without maintenance, was replaced by the First Fleet in 16 Aby under Gial Ackbar’s influence. It’s...
- 2/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The ‘Star Wars’ universe has been expanding exponentially over the past decade or so, with numerous shows, animated series, and even a ton of new movies. One of the most notable in the bunch was definitely ‘The Mandalorian’ show which aired its third season last year.
Despite Jon Favreau – the creator of ‘The Mandalorian‘ TV series – claiming that the script for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 was finished even before Season 3 officially ended, rumors quickly spread that the show will, in fact, be converted into a movie which was confirmed several weeks ago. Little is known about the movie except for the fact that it will be a continuation of season 3, however, recently working titles have been revealed by Cosmic Circus for both the project focusing on Grogu and Mandalorian and Rey’s next Star Wars Chapter.
Working titles are often used to hide the true nature of the project on set...
Despite Jon Favreau – the creator of ‘The Mandalorian‘ TV series – claiming that the script for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 4 was finished even before Season 3 officially ended, rumors quickly spread that the show will, in fact, be converted into a movie which was confirmed several weeks ago. Little is known about the movie except for the fact that it will be a continuation of season 3, however, recently working titles have been revealed by Cosmic Circus for both the project focusing on Grogu and Mandalorian and Rey’s next Star Wars Chapter.
Working titles are often used to hide the true nature of the project on set...
- 2/29/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The fact that animated adaptations of the majority of fictional lore will always turn out to be superior to any other form of media presentation has been proven to be universal by now, and the tales of a galaxy far, far away are some of the best examples in that regard. Star Wars as a franchise has found some of its best storytelling opportunities when the medium is animation and the focus is not on the force-sensitive rival orders of Jedi or Siths; instead, the grounded, human side of the lore is highlighted. The Galactic Empire’s early days, which spanned between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, have been established as the perfect backdrop for such narrative treatment, as seen since the first Clone Wars series. Which is why it is little wonder that Dave Filoni’s decision to make a series based on...
- 2/22/2024
- by Siddhartha Das
- Film Fugitives
Pedro Pascal-starrer Disney+ show The Mandalorian received wide applause from fans and critics and had a three-season run. Following the flagship show’s third and ahead of its fourth season, Disney and Lucasfilm announced a feature film, The Mandalorian & Grogu.
The concept art of The Mandalorian & Grogu | Lucasfilm
The recent report on the movie, however, does not adhere to the excitement and hype among fans as Disney was keen on restricting the budget of the film, keeping it surprisingly low. Fans are devastated by the report worrying about the VFX and overall justice to the cinematic journey of the two iconic characters.
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Disney Is Keeping the Mandalorian & Grogu Budget Surprisingly Low
A still from The Mandalorian
Disney-owned superhero brand Marvel Studios keeps its budget high.
The concept art of The Mandalorian & Grogu | Lucasfilm
The recent report on the movie, however, does not adhere to the excitement and hype among fans as Disney was keen on restricting the budget of the film, keeping it surprisingly low. Fans are devastated by the report worrying about the VFX and overall justice to the cinematic journey of the two iconic characters.
Suggested“What if this is Din & Grogu?”: The Mandalorian’s N1 Starkiller Was in Rise of Skywalker’s Battle of Exegol, Claims New Star Wars Theory
Disney Is Keeping the Mandalorian & Grogu Budget Surprisingly Low
A still from The Mandalorian
Disney-owned superhero brand Marvel Studios keeps its budget high.
- 2/22/2024
- by Lachit Roy
- FandomWire
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