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When Star Wars first arrived in the world—back when it was just the original trilogy, mountains of toys, and one peculiar holiday special—fans knew where things stood. The Jedi were the good guys; Darth Vader and his pals were the baddies. But in the decades since, things have gotten a lot murkier across both sides of the Force.James Mangold on his Future Star Wars Film | io9 InterviewSpeaking to C Magazine, Amandla Stenberg—soon to star in Star Wars series The Acolyte, created by Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland for…

Image: Lucasfilm/DK PublishingEverything in Star Wars in its 47-year lifetime has revolved arond the Galactic Empire. No matter when, or no mater who, all roads eventually lead to Sheev Palpatine’s dominance over the galaxy. It’s understandable if you’re a little confused on how it’s all meant to make sense from a timeline perspective, which is why DK Publishing is putting out a book specifically about the Empire’s 24-year reign. Andor Episodes 1-3 ReviewIn July, DK Publishing is releasing Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of…

Image: Hot ToysBeyond the surprise of Ariana Greenblatt showing up during Ahsoka as a live-action interpretation of the Star Wars character’s animated youth was a really stark reminder Clone Wars never truly sold: holy hell, that is a little kid they gave a pair of glowsticks to and stuck on the front lines of the deadliest war the galaxy had seen in thousands of years. And now you can be reminded of the Jedi Order’s hubris—via wallet-induced pain—thanks to Hot Toys!The company’s latest Star Wars action figure goes back…

Right now in Star Wars, if something evil is going on, odds are it’s all part of Emperor Palpatine’s master plan. The Bad Batch has been playing with this idea as it set up its Rise of the Empire-era world across its first two seasons, but season three’s premiere made it even more explicit with the big boss showing up at Mount Tantiss... and a very tantalizing namedrop.Spoilers of the Week May 2-6“Shadows of Tantiss”—the third episode of The Bad Batch’s three-part season three premiere —saw Omega and Crosshair’s plans to…

Cameron Monaghan, the actor who plays Cal Kestis in the Star Wars Jedi series, has said that he would like a live-action appearance of his character as long as it was “right”. Speaking at a panel at Fan Expo Vancouver 2024 on February 17, Monaghan was asked if he had thought any more on the possibility of reprising his role in a film or TV show. “It would have to be right,” answered the actor (via The Direct). “By that I mean, it has to continue the story or the character in some way. I don’t want him to just kind of…

According to a new report from Insider Gaming, Respawn — the EA studio behind Apex Legends and Star Wars games like Jedi: Survivor — is working on a first-person game that will put players in the role of an unspecified Mandalorian bounty hunter. There aren’t a lot of details on the game, which is reportedly still early in development, but the report claims that it will be fast-paced with a big focus on action and that it will not be an open-world experience. According to a new report from Insider Gaming, Respawn — the…

Image: Christopher Moeller/LucasfilmThe Epic Continues never made it past this presentation point, however—conflicting stories say either Lucasfilm approved the idea only for Kenner’s upper management to wind down the Star Wars line anyway based on market research showing declining interest in the series, or that Lucasfilm just wasn’t quite ready to take steps in solidifying a new Star Wars continuation at the time. Either way, The Epic Continues was over before it started, and with it, Kenner’s Star Wars toy line came to…

These haven’t made it stateside yet, which feels like a crime. The incredible work at Disneyland Paris with drone light shows, like the Disney Electrical Sky Parade, are just on another level. Using over 500 drones, they create iconic imagery in the skies over Sleeping Beauty Castle with familiar characters, places, and even a flying pirate ship to Neverland. These haven’t made it stateside yet, which feels like a crime. The incredible work at Disneyland Paris with drone light shows, like the Disney Electrical Sky…

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has picked up a big win, as the game's soundtrack was honored with a Grammy during this year's music industry awards event. Recognized for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media category, the award went to composers Stephen Barton and Gordy Haab.Developed by Respawn Interactive, the sequel to Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order faced stiff competition as it was nominated alongside Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical, God of War Ragnarok, and Call of Duty:…

Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerImage: LucasfilmThe most recent Star Wars films were famously divisive, with negativity spewed by toxic fans unfortunately grabbing most of the headlines. But some fans found things to love about the movies, like new favorite characters—something that continues to surprise star Daisy Ridley, who’ll soon play Rey Skywalker again on the big screen.Spoilers of the Week Feb.11thSpeaking to Collider, Ridley said she “never thought too much about my place” in the sprawling realm of the galaxy…