Category: Movie News

Stunning New The Rise of Skywalker Footage in Saga Sizzle Reel

Posted on August 26, 2019September 4, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

It’s time to stop reading about The Rise of Skywalker footage from D23 2019 over the weekend and actually get to watch it! The new footage is nothing short of epic, from the scale of Kylo Ren and Rey’s lightsaber battle, the giant, silent fleet of Imperial Star Destroyers (not First Order!), a glimpse of more Leia, Rey throwing her saber, Sheev Palpatine’s creepy words, and of course the shot we’ve been talking about all weekend: Rey, hooded and cloaked in black, flipping open a double-bladed red lightsaber. Is it a vision? How much of a misdirect is this shot? Is all part of Rey’s plan, whatever they maybe? December 20 just became a helluva lot further away! And here’s a GIF of Dark Rey to obsess over for the rest of the day:

REY! #TheRiseOfSkywalker pic.twitter.com/Cf6S6J0STb
— sleemo uwu (@sleemo_) August 26, 2019

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D23 2019: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Poster Released, Sizzle Reel Footage Due Monday

Posted on August 24, 2019August 26, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

Out of the film panel at D23, The Rise of Skywalker got its first teaser poster, a splashy affair in the fight between the light and the dark, with ol’ Sheev himself looming over the resulting battle. There was also a sizzle reel shown to attendees, which had shots from every film, and ended with new TROS footage, including showing Rey hooded, cloaked, and wielding a red, double bladed lightsaber?!?!?!?!?!?! It’s exclusive to the convention until Monday, a not too terrible wait, though getting to see Rey’s new look (which over on Twitter I surmised is from a scene of Rey raiding Kylo Ren’s closet for a fun afternoon) is making me want the weekend to be over for once. Head below for the full poster and check back Monday for the exciting sounding footage! UPDATE: The footage is here! Continue reading “D23 2019: The Rise of Skywalker Teaser Poster Released, Sizzle Reel Footage Due Monday” →

Vanity Fair Charts The Rise of Skywalker

Posted on May 22, 2019May 23, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

Annie Leibovitz stuns again with her latest and final Skywalker Saga photoshoot for Vanity Fair (print editions out June 4), while writers Lev Grossman and Joanna Robinson dig into cast and crew for more details on December’s The Rise of Skywalker. While plenty remains secret, we do learn a few new details and see some intriguing new images, from Rey and Kylo battling in the rain, the confirmed return of the Knights of Ren, to reveal of Keri Russell and Richard E. Grants’ new characters, and more! Head below for more stunning images and details! Continue reading “Vanity Fair Charts The Rise of Skywalker” →

Episode IX Titled The Rise of Skywalker, Teaser Trailer Revealed (SWCC 2019)

Posted on April 12, 2019April 16, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

Wow. Leaves you speechless, doesn’t it? So much to take in! Rey pulling off a bomb-ass move against what I’m assuming is Kylo in his TIE; Luke saying all the generations of Jedi are in her now; Lando chuckling with glee, in a Solo-esque outfit, at piloting the Falcon again (aka he’s with L3-37 once again!); Kylo Ren cutting down some Resistance soldiers on a creepy red-hued planet; Leia and Rey hugging; Finn and Poe together on adventures with Threepio; and of course that final shot of Rey, Finn, Poe, Chewie, Threepio, and BB-8 looking at the downed Death Star II (originally part of early TFA drafts), with Emperor Palpatine’s cackles echoing loud and clear (Ian McDiarmid did appear to ask them to roll the trailer again)?!?!?!! What?!?!?! Is this Kylo finishing what Anakin/Vader started (thanks to Mark for that thought)?! Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker will be the end of the Skywalker Saga and, from this teaser at least, it looks like it’ll be an unforgettable and surprised filled ending. I can’t say the panel beforehand revealed anything terribly important, but it’s a blast to see the cast all together having a great time, to meet Naomie Ackie’s Jannah (who didn’t say no to being Lando’s daughter, but didn’t confirm), and seeing new droid D-O. All the StormPilot fun with Oscar Isaac and John Boyega for Poe and Finn was pure joy, Joonas is a sweet soul, but the greatest moment was the fans celebrating Kelly Marie Tran, bullied off social media due to people who aren’t actually fans, as she deserved getting to see the love and support all the actual fans have for her (and that BTS shot of Rose and Rey talking is just about everything). Check below for some images from the trailer, as well as the livestream in full. The Rise of Skywalker doesn’t quite complete the title sentence like I had hoped all those years ago, but I am dying to see this come December 20! Continue reading “Episode IX Titled The Rise of Skywalker, Teaser Trailer Revealed (SWCC 2019)” →

Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Overload: Panel Schedules, Merchandise, Virtual Queuing, Guests, and More! (UPDATED)

Posted on March 25, 2019April 16, 2019 by Head Butler Ryan

With Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 less than a month away, the details have solidified about all aspects related to the con, from the final schedule of panels (which I’ll pick a Top 5 for each day), how the new virtual lottery/queuing system works, exclusive Celebration Store merchandise has been revealed, and of course a plethora of guests announced for photo-op/signings/mysterious panel appearances. I’ve throw all that info together into one post, just below, so get all your SWCC 2019 info right here! Continue reading “Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019 Overload: Panel Schedules, Merchandise, Virtual Queuing, Guests, and More! (UPDATED)” →

Episode IX Begins Filming August 2018, New Cast Announced, and Familiar Faces Return!

Posted on July 27, 2018August 1, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Star Wars Episode IX begins filming August 1 and the official site revealed new cast members, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, and Kerri Russell, as well as confirming the return of Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, and Kelly Marie Tran, while Carrie Fisher will still play Leia through unused footage shot for The Force Awakens! Head below for some thoughts on the new cast and the news about Leia’s role. Continue reading “Episode IX Begins Filming August 2018, New Cast Announced, and Familiar Faces Return!” →

“Becoming Solo” Featurette and TV Spots for Solo: A Star Wars Story

Posted on April 30, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Ever since the full trailer in early April, we’ve gotten a steady stream of new morsels of footage from Solo: A Star Wars Story in various TV spots. However, the most intriguing new footage yet comes from a featurette released over Infinity War weekend, “Becoming Solo,” which talks with Donald Glover (Lando), Lawrence Kasdan (writer), Alden Ehrenreich (Han himself), Emilia Clarke (Qi’ra), and Ron Howard (director) about the Han Solo we’ll meet in Solo. It also features some gorgeous shots and certainly continues building my hype for the film. Check out the latest TV spots below! Continue reading ““Becoming Solo” Featurette and TV Spots for Solo: A Star Wars Story” →

Buckle Up, Baby, the Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer is Here!

Posted on April 8, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s full trailer dropped today, providing us a glimpse at more of the things we all love and will soon grow to love, like more Wookiees, Lando, L3-37, Qi’ra, Han, the Falcon…and I’m just scratching the surface of this fun looking movie. Check out the theatrical poster and some various thoughts about the trailer below! Continue reading “Buckle Up, Baby, the Solo: A Star Wars Story Trailer is Here!” →

Solo News Roundup: Book/Comic Tie-ins, EW Cover Story, and Merchandising

Posted on February 16, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Once the teaser trailer dropped after the Super Bowl, the Solo: A Star Wars Story media blitz was ready to kick into high gear. We got the first details on the film from the usual suspect, an Entertainment Weekly cover story, then some of the toys were revealed, and finally the literature tie-ins, including books and comics were announced. Check out all the news in one, convenient spot below! Continue reading “Solo News Roundup: Book/Comic Tie-ins, EW Cover Story, and Merchandising” →

Solo: A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer Arrives in Style

Posted on February 5, 2018May 26, 2018 by Head Butler Ryan

Whether you’ve been patient as a Jedi or screaming into that secret red phone in your home with a direct line to Kathleen Kennedy, the wait for a Solo: A Star Wars Story footage is over! Good Morning America debuted the teaser trailer, after a 45 second teaser the night before, which shows off the movie’s style, both through its visuals and wardrobe. Check below for the Super Bowl ad, character posters, stills, and some assorted musings on the teaser trailer. Continue reading “Solo: A Star Wars Story Teaser Trailer Arrives in Style” →