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Andor Will Soon Give You the Most Politically Tense Sequence in Star Tours

The oldest Star Wars attraction at Disney Parks is about to become its most up-to-date: as was previously teased, Star Tours — The Adventures Continue is expanding to include the main characters from Disney+ series Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandaloria, as well as a new setting in Peridea, the planet seen in Ahsoka.It’s an excellent day to be an Andor fan in particular, since it was just confirmed that the first season of the critically acclaimed Star Wars series is getting a Blu-ray release April 30. But first, starting…

Dark Forces Changed Star Wars Games Forever

Nearly three decades ago, Dark Forces hit the PC with all the firepower of a fully armed and operational battle station—and in doing so helped revolutionize gaming, Star Wars or otherwise. But even after it changed the genre as we knew it, its legacy has persisted; its view of the galaxy far, far away has continued to shape Star Wars to this very day, even as it returns to PC and consoles today in a new remaster.How Invincible's Omni-Man Joined Mortal Kombat 1Developed by LucasArts—which up to this point had balanced…

The Mandalorian's Cinematic Prospects May Not Just Be One-Offs

Earlier in the week, Disney surprisingly revealed Din Djarin will be headlining two films. Along with Dave Filoni’s New Republic-era movie still potentially called Heir to the Empire, the Mandalorian will star in The Mandalorian & Grogu, which sees father and son go on a big-screen adventure.Read more... Earlier in the week, Disney surprisingly revealed Din Djarin will be headlining two films. Along with Dave Filoni’s New Republic-era movie still potentially called Heir to the Empire, the Mandalorian will star in…

The New and Updated Guide to Every Star Wars Movie and TV Show We Know Is Coming

Image: LucasfilmStar Wars has liked announcing a lot of movies in the years since The Rise of Skywalker, but us getting to actually see them? Less so. That definitely seems like it’s changing, with the Rey movie set to begin filming this year and now, the announcement of another new movie that will lead the charge: The Mandalorian & Grogu. But what’s still coming?We already have plenty of questions about what to expect from what is now the next Star Wars movie, but beyond that, there’s still a lot ostensibly in the

Year in Review: io9 Staff Picks

There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme parks, and games. We covered a lot of ground, from union-strong solidarity during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes to…Read more... There have been so many words written about the expanse of genre here at io9, and 2023 was a wildcard of a year for entertainment (including Marvel Studios, Star Wars, DC Studios, and Max), theme…

Everything We Learned on Disney+

A documentary on the making of Mandalorian season 3 is now on Disney+.Image: LucasfilmIt’s been two months since season three of The Mandalorian came to an end, and now it’s time to find out how they got there. This week, Disney+ released the latest episode of Disney Gallery: Star Wars The Mandalorian, a behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of the popular show. The first season of Disney Gallery was exactly that, a full season. But last year, it was boiled down to two episodes and this year, it’s just one. So,

Why Is No One in Star Wars Talking About Satine Kryze?

Satine Kryze seemingly changed Star Wars forever when she was introduced in Clone Wars as the face of a Mandalore unlike anything fans and stories had imagined in the decades since Boba Fett first appeared in Empire Strikes Back. But in her wake, as Star Wars has pushed deeper into Mandalorian storytelling, it’s like Satine has vanished from memory. Why?Spoilers of the Week: July 1stThe simple answer is, well, she died. Near the climaxof Clone Wars’ fifth season, Maul and Death Watch’s coup on Mandalore climaxes with

Pedro Pascal on Blind Casting Critics: “People Get So Butthurt”

We’re seemingly in the age of adaptations, as studios race to lock in franchises and takes on established IP. And though there’s an increasing demand to see these projects reflect the world we live in, we’ve also seen racist culture wars stoked around blind casting. In a world where we cannot escape that, Pedro Pascal thinks we should still do it anyway.Star Wars: The High Republic - Cataclysm Excerpt: The Jedi Uncover a Dark Secret “I think that the change is really important and that the best way to continue

io9 Readers Share Their Thirst

Earlier this week Ubisoft dazzled gamers with a surprise fully fledged look at Outlaws, its upcoming open-world action adventure Star Wars game. In what we’ve seen so far, Outlaws wants to play with Star Wars in ways other recent games maybe haven’t so much—an intriguing mid-Trilogy setting, a smuggler protagonist instead of a Rebel or a Jedi. But for all the surprises, perhaps one has stood out most.People are mad thirsty for Outlaws’ robot ally.ND-5—a familiar Star Wars design in a Commando Droid from Star Wars: The…

Wake Up Besties, the Barbie and Ken Mugshot Meme is Everywhere

Barbie | Main TrailerAlright, so the last one wasn’t a redraw, but even the greatest sometimes het beaten to the punchline. From the “This Barbie” poster craze from last month to this unintentional viral fandom moment, Barbie is already taking over the internet, and I, for one, can’t wait to welcome my new plastic overlords into my heart. Barbie will be releasedin theaters on July 21.Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film