No Kidding: Star Wars R2-D2 is a Tamagotchi!Soon, you can take your favorite Star Wars droid everywhere…. Those of us of a certain age reared prior to the advent of cell phones, will remember one item nearly guaranteed to end up in the desk drawer of your least favorite teacher or… Aug 03 21August 03, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Check Out LEGO’s The Armorer’s Mandalorian ForgeYou’ll be able to buy your own LEGO-sized Beskar Cryo-Furnace in September… It’s the Mandalorian equivalent of Savi’s lightsaber workshop in Galaxy’s Edge. It’s the place where the weapons of a Mandalorian are forged. And soon, you’ll be able to own… Jul 31 21July 31, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
YouTube “Deepfake” Expert Shamook Joins LucasfilmYou’ve seen his Star Wars, Matrix, Marvel, and Tron: Legacy deepfakes; soon, a lot more of his work may be on display… I’ll admit it. There was one little but significant portion of The Mandalorian Season 2 finale that was disappointing. Luke’s face… Jul 29 21July 29, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
VIDEO: The Light of the Jedi Goes Dark….Star Wars authors talk The High Republic at Comic-Con@Home! Star Wars: The High Republic created a whole new backstory for the galaxy far, far away. And now, after introducing a new swath of heroes (and villains), we get to see what they do under… Jul 24 21July 24, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
New Footage From Glasgow Sees Indy In CustodyIndy 5: Do you see Harrison Ford or his stand-in? Hard to tell… Or is it? Work on Indiana Jones V continues overseas, as Glasgow, Scotland, fills in for New York City. Now, I am not under the impression that Indiana Jones fans become as over the top… Jul 23 21July 23, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Michaela Coel Joins Black Panther IIReport says Coel is already in Atlanta’s Pinewood Studios with director Ryan Coogler… In just under a year, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will hit theaters (on July 9, 2022). Today, as the production (and July weather) heats up, we got a piece of… Jul 22 21July 22, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
We’re Hearing More Popular Characters Will Appear in Obi-WanRumors persist regarding three more very familiar names set to appear in Disney Plus’ Obi-Wan Kenobi series…. As per usual, I am sensitive to many folks’ aversion to spoilers of any kind. So, if you want to remain completely unfettered as we approach… Jul 21 21July 21, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Star Tours: Behind the Attraction on Disney+New Disney+ show takes fans behind-the-scenes of attractions like Star Tours…. On a day when one of the wealthiest people in the world enjoyed — arguably — the most expensive amusement park ride of all time, it almost feels quaint to look back at… Jul 21 21July 21, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Mark Hamill on The Mandalorian: Just as Surprised as YouBefore the season finale of The Mandalorian, Mark Hamill thought he was done playing Luke Skywalker…. Nope. Nada. Mark Hamill admitted to no Force-supplied clairvoyance in regard to his most famous character’s return to the “Star Wars” galaxy. In… Jul 18 21July 18, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Report: Obi-Wan Kenobi Cast Adds Familiar CharactersA Report Drops Details on Disney+ Star Wars Show Obi-Wan Kenobi Casting…. “Hello, there.” The source on this post speculates that the casting scoops they’ve posted could constitute spoilers. So, if you are wanting to stay spoiler-free for the… Jul 17 21July 17, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Indy 5: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, James Mangold Seen on SetFleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge returns to Lucasfilm with Indy 5; she joins director James Mangold in Scotland… There is nothing wrong with this. Nothing at all. One of the best actors on the planet, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is joining — perhaps — the… Jul 15 21July 15, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Report: Mandalorian Season 3 Drop DateLRMonline says to expect the third season of Mando in Spring 2022…. While we have heard quite a bit about The Book of Boba Fett, there have been dust motes flying for The Mandalorian Season 3. LRMonline.com, purveyors of many a scoop, pulled this one… Jul 13 21July 13, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Manga “Tribute to Star Wars” Book Comes in 2022Star Wars is not new to Manga, but 45 Japanese manga artists and illustrators are preparing a new “Tribute to Star Wars” set to drop in Spring 2022…. Back in the day, in my first incarnation of collecting Star Wars comics, two volumes intrigued me… Jul 12 21July 12, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
The Bad Batch Delivers in Devil’s DealClone Force 99 delivers a look at the childhood of one of Star Wars most beloved heroes…. The below blog post contains spoilers for the 11th episode of The Bad Batch, “Devil’s Deal.” Jump to another article here if you are spoiler… Jul 11 21July 11, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Jenkins’ Rogue Squadron: “We Have To Tell a New Story…”Jenkins says there is an incredible history to honor with Rogue Squadron… Patty Jenkins’ upcoming “Star Wars” film really intrigues me Every time she speaks about the film — which is set to debut on December 22, 2022 — I am drawn farther into her… Jul 10 21July 10, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Star Wars: Visions Novel Features Wandering Former SithRonin’s main character is the protagonist in the Star Wars: Visions short “Duel”…. It’s not unusual (Ha. Ha. Tom Jones). Me thinking about Jules Winnfield – Samuel L. Jackson’s character in Pulp Fiction. But today, I’m thinking of Jules’ second… Jul 09 21July 09, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Boba Fett vs. Bossk in Marvel ComicsOld friends, new foes in Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters…. You know that when Boba Fett shows up, bounty hunter “buddy” Bossk is not far behind. And if you didn’t know that, you know it now. Or you will know it when you buckle down to read, “The… Jul 08 21July 08, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Temuera Morrison Talks Book of Boba FettWe Know More Than We Did Before Boba Fett Spoke to Express… “Star Wars” interviews go so similarly; each time. The celebrity says, “No, no, no, you aren’t getting anything out of me.” Then the interviewer, sometimes innocently, gets something out of… Jul 07 21July 07, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Rogue Squadron Production Is “Going Amazing….”Rogue Squadron production is warming up its engines! Recently, Patty Jenkins let fans know the status of the latest “Star Wars” film, Rogue Squadron. On July 3, The Hollywood Reporter’s Chris Gardner posted an interview with Jenkins, who spoke about… Jul 05 21July 05, 2021Article at MickeyBlog
Star Wars: Visions Unveiled – Trailer and Full DetailsAnime Expo Lite revealed nine new Star Wars stories told via anime…. So, back in the day, when Star Wars was “over” in 1983 (for the first time), this guy dove into anime as a hobby (and defacto replacement). I was not disappointed. Starting with… Jul 04 21July 04, 2021Article at MickeyBlog