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Jon Favreau Shares New Behind the Scenes Image from The Mandalorian
We are just 24 days away from The Mandalorian panel at Star Wars Celebration Chicago on April 14 at 11 am PST. The time of the panel was revealed yesterday on The Star Wars Show, and today, creator and executive producer, Jon Favreau, took to Instagram to tease us with a new behind the scenes image, featuring director Taika Waititi voicing a familiar character.
Hasbro to Expand Jabba’s Sail Barge Availability Internationally
Pretty much everyone was enamored of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Vintage Collection Jabba’s Sail Barge when it was revealed last year. The level of detail and scale of the release are absolutely stunning. But sadly even if you were willing to cough up the hefty sum to purchase, you were out of luck if you happened to live outside of the US and Canada.
The Star Wars Show: The Mandalorian and Vader Immortal Panels Announced for Star Wars Celebration
This week on The Star Wars Show, Andi and Anthony announce the panels for The Mandalorian and Vader Immortal for Star Wars Celebration Chicago, and talk about convention exclusives and accessible celebrities at the five-day event. Andi gets to sit down with voice of Star Wars Resistance‘s Kazuda Xiono, Christopher Sean. Plus, a look at some awesome props from The Last Jedi at the Lucasfilm Archives.
Review – Revenge of The Rebel Princess Begins In Marvel’s Star Wars #63
Leia’s been sharpening her knives since the betrayal of Queen Trios. While our heroes were stranded on Hubin, Leia spent her time meticulously planning how she’d get retribution while dealing a blow to the Empire at some time. The plans have been made and it’s time for the whole team to rally behind her and take down Trios. On the queen’s world of Shu-Torun, the scourging is about to begin. SPOILERS AHEAD….
The Resistance Broadcast – Interview with Star Wars Composer Ryan Shore!
Music is the lifeblood of Star Wars, and we are happy to be joined by the composer of Star Wars animated series Forces of Destiny and Galaxy of Adventures, Ryan Shore!
We talk to Ryan about how he got involved with Lucasfilm, whether their level of secrecy is more intense than other companies, what it’s like creating in the shadow cast by John Williams, how he scores the animates shows, whether there should be a Star Wars composer panel, club, or convention, and even about what it is like working with Lady Gaga!
Ryan is an Emmy and Grammy nominated composer and we were honored to have him join us on the show, he was a great guest! To follow Ryan’s work going forward, be sure to check out his website RyanShore.com!
Listen or watch below!
Beard Watch 2019: Mark Hamill Jokes About Contractually Obligated Episode IX Facial Hair With Jimmy Kimmel
Beloved Jedi Master Luke Skywalker may no longer exist in corporeal form, but that doesn’t mean his Force Ghost has taken to shaving. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to talk about the upcoming second season of Knightfall, Mark Hamill may have coyly confessed that our favorite Jedi may still be rocking a beard in Episode IX.
Disney Has Acquired Fox; What Does that Mean for Star Wars?
Rev up the iconic fanfare, because Disney has officially completed their acquisition of 21st Century Fox. While the main perks of the deal benefit the Marvel Cinematic Universe way more than Star Wars, there are some Star Wars-related tidbits that are tied to the deal itself that are worth discussing here – and one thing that definitely won’t happen.
