Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Star Wars: Bad Batch Final Season Now On Disney+

Quick reminder that now available on Disney+ is the first three episodes of The Bad Batch's final season. New episodes will premiere each Wednesday morning until the final episode on May 1.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Phantom Menace Returns To Theaters, Acolyte Release and Mandalorian Movie Sets Production Start

Just some quick news on the Star Wars front.

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menance will return to theaters for May the 4th weekend for its 25th Anniversary. The length of time in theaters is "limited" so probably based on ticket sales. No other details were provided.

The Acolyte series will hit Disney+ sometime this summer. The series is set 50 years before the Phantom Menace and will focus on a Padawan and her Master as they investigate crimes.

The Mandalorian and Grogu movie will begin production in June 2024. The film is written and directed by Jon Favreau (Iron Man) who, along with Dave Filoni, is a driving force between the various Star Wars TV series for the last 5 years. Season 4 of The Mandalorian remains a possiblility as its not been cancelled but future plans remain murky.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Final Season Launch Date and Trailer

With the below trailer, Star Wars: The Bad Batch's third and final season will start streaming with first three episodes on February 21, 2024 on Disney+. Total of 15 episodes are planned for the season.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

New Star Wars Movie, Ahsoka Season 2 Announced

In a bit of unexpected news, Lucasfilm has announced that a new Star Wars film has joined the production slate. Called "The Mandalorian & Grogu", it will be directed by Jon Favreau who created and prolific writer on The Mandalorian TV series. Unlike other announcements, this one actual sounds like a plan is in place with filming expected to start later this year. No release date has been announced but Disney has had an untitled Star Wars film penciled in for December 19, 2025 that this film could take over.

“I have loved telling stories set in the rich world that George Lucas created,” said Favreau. “The prospect of bringing the Mandalorian and his apprentice Grogu to the big screen is extremely exciting.” Lucasfilm leader Katheleen Kennedy said “Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni have ushered into Star Wars two new and beloved characters, and this new story is a perfect fit for the big screen.”

What this mean for The Mandalorian season 4 is unknown. In theory they could film a season four and the movie this year and hit that year end 2025 release date but really no information was given. My assumption is they will film the movie and decide on continuation of the series after. The other Star Wars movie technically still in the works is New Jedi Order with Daisy Ridley reprising her role of Rey but honestly I will be surprised if that doesn't end up being abandoned considering how poorly setup the post Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker world was setup due to JJ Abrams inability to world build.

In addition to the film, Ahsoka season 2 has begun development so good news for those worried about a renewal. As for when get a chance to watch it, just assume at some point in 2025.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Ahsoka TV Spots, Clip For Episode 3 Premiere

Ahsoka's episode three is now available on Disney+. Below are the latest TV spots and a clip to promote the release.