Week In Review – Exclusive ‘Kenobi’ Composer Interview, ‘Ahsoka’ News, ‘Andor’ Updates, and More
We’re closing in on the debut of Andor and The Bad Batch season 2, while Ahsoka and news around an upcoming Star Wars film gains momentum. With all of that comes an assortment of news and updates you don’t want to miss!
This past week we also had an awesome opportunity to interview Natalie Holt, Obi-Wan Kenobi composer, in an exclusive podcast episode.
Before we head into another week, catch up on all of the reviews, stories, and news from July 4-10!
Check out the guide below.
Movies/TV
July 8 – Taika Waititi’s Star Wars Movie Will Reportedly Start Filming in Early 2023
Taika Waititi has been popular this week. Between the release of his new Marvel film Thor: Love and Thunder and his tongue-in-cheek quotes, like joking about not knowing Natalie Portman was in Star Wars (which many took seriously) or not knowing whether his Star Wars film will be made (likely also a joke), the director has found himself front and center in headlines and across social media. Well now The Hollywood Reporter is saying plans for Waititi’s mystery Star Wars movie is on firmer footing than the filmmaker would have you believe. Check out the story!
During Star Wars Celebration 2022, Lucasfilm confirmed that Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts is working on a new live-action Star Wars series for Disney Plus titled Skeleton Crew. Here’s everything we know so far!
July 8 – ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Nielsen Indicates Nearly 700 Million Minutes Were Streamed in Third Week
Nielsen’s tracking for Obi-Wan Kenobi indicate that the Star Wars spin-off series earned a fifth place spot in its third week of release, with nearly 700 million minutes of the show being streamed at that frame of time. Read the update!
July 7 – Carl Weathers Praises Layered Storytelling of ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3
In a new interview with Empire Magazine, Carl Weathers briefly talked about The Mandalorian season 3. Weathers is back this season as Greef Karga in front of the camera and as a director. The actor-turned-director already helmed an episode of the second season, Chapter 12: The Siege, and is very excited about doing it again. Read the interview!
July 7 – Light & Magic’ Documentary Series About ILM Releases Star-Studded Official Trailer
The official trailer for Light & Magic has dropped online. The upcoming six-part documentary series will dive into the creation of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and how it has evolved into the most influential special effects company in cinematic history. Watch the trailer now!
Ahsoka Tano actor Rosario Dawson and Sabine Wren actor Natasha Liu Bordizzo explain that Ahsoka, which is currently filming, will have all the action and adventure that fans of Star Wars have come to expect with the franchise, including high-stakes. Read it now!
July 5 – ‘Andor’ Season One Writers and Directors Revealed by Disney
Disney has officially revealed the writers and directors of the first season of the upcoming Andor series, the Rogue One spin-off that will follow Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor in the five years prior to the Battle of Scarif. Meet the team!
July 4 – New ‘Star Wars: Andor’ Image Released by Empire Magazine
A new image from the upcoming Star Wars: Andor Disney Plus series has been released by Empire Magazine, as part of their August 2022 issue. Explore an update on the highly-anticipated show!
Podcasts/Videos
Obi-Wan Kenobi composer Natalie Holt stopped by Star Wars News Net for an interview, where she revealed some of the secrets behind her score for the show. She went into detail on the process of creating music for Star Wars, as well as comparing the differences between working for Marvel (Loki) and Lucasfilm. Holt also described the hierarchy of music approval, including Kathleen Kennedy listening to and approving or rejecting certain ideas. Watch the exclusive video interview now!
July 4 – The Resistance Broadcast – Why Original ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Writer Created Reva
Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally a movie, and its writer Stuart Beattie has been candid about the differences between his story and what ended up being the Disney Plus series, including his character creation Reva and his original plans for the character. We give our thoughts on that and also discuss the future of Star Wars movies, including Taika Waititi’s, which has taken over as the next in line, but seems years away. That and more! Watch now.
Comics/Toys/Games
July 9 – Galaxy’s Edge Comes to Life on Your Bookshelf with Treasures From Batuu
Galaxy’s Edge is still a relatively unexplored corner of the galaxy far, far away. Galaxy’s Edge: Treasures from Batuu aims to do just that. Author Riley Silverman has assembled this ephemera kit with stories and tangible collectibles right out of Black Spire. Read the preview!
July 6 – Review: Obi-Wan Reflects on His Padawan Days in Marvel’s Obi-Wan #2
One of the galaxy’s greatest heroes continues to be in the spotlight. While the worldwide Disney Plus sensation may have concluded, the Obi-Wan comic series is in full force. This issue, much like the first, begins with old Ben preparing for a nasty sandstorm about to sweep through his homestead. During this we are privileged to have the wizened Jedi Master recant some tales of his life. Check out our review!
Special Features
July 5 – Editorial: Should ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Come Back for Another Season?
Obi-Wan Kenobi has always been described as a limited series. However, there is swirling discussion around if there should be another season. In this editorial, we explore the question if this should happen or not! Check it out.
Tony Gorick is a self-proclaimed candy connoisseur with a passion for Star Wars and roller coasters. Whether he's working at his friend's arcade or watching classic Saturday morning cartoons, he does so with unsettling enthusiasm.
