Category: Star Wars Rebels

Canon Comic Review: Star Wars Rebels TPB

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– Non-Spoiler Review –

Star Wars Rebels ran for just around 4 years, and in that time fans (myself included!) grew to love and cherish their time with the crew of the Ghost and their struggles as they ignited the flame of Rebellion in the galaxy. The world of Rebels expanded with appearances from the crew in comics and novels, while they made cameos in films like Rogue One, and since it finished airing its characters are much beloved and its lingering story threads are of interest to many fans. While it might not be getting an animated follow-up, though it seems we’ll find out what happens next in live-action, fans can revisit the crew through Dark Horse’s Star Wars Rebels TPB, a collection of the comics that released during its original airing but largely weren’t accessible in the US. While the TPB (trade paperback) doesn’t pick up the story, rather filling in blanks between episodes, it captures the quintessential Rebels-vibe in both story and art, enriching the show, its characters, and any future revisiting of the series for fans.

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Mynock Manor Suggests: Hera Syndulla Expanded Content

Mynock Manor Suggest Hera Syndulla Expanded Content

Staying at hotels, B&Bs, and even Airbnb’s there are often concierge services available about what to see and do in the area you’re visiting, so we’ve opened the concierge desk at the Manor to offer suggestions on what to read, watch, and enjoy when wanting to find out more about your favorite Star Wars characters now that you have the free time to do so! One of the biggest stars of the new canon arrived not on the big screen, but rather on the small screen, and she was not only an impressive pilot, great leader, and committed rebel…but also the best Space Mom this side of any galaxy: Hera Syndulla! Read on to find out more about the Rebellion’s most vital asset and her many adventures with friends, family, and even rogue archaeologists! Continue reading “Mynock Manor Suggests: Hera Syndulla Expanded Content”

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

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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)”

News Roundup: Star Wars Rebels Artbook Incoming, Master & Apprentice’s First Excerpt, and Triple Force Friday Arrives in October!

News Roundup Rebels Artbook Master Apprentice Excerpt Triple Force Friday

A few pieces of news from our favorite galaxy dropped this week, including the announcement of a Star Wars Rebels Artbook, the highly anticpated novel Master & Apprentice’s first excerpt has Qui-Gon Jinn being offered a spot on the Jedi Council, and your wallet’s least favorite day has been announced: Triple Force Friday, a blitz of merchandise from Episode IXThe Mandalorian, and Jedi: Fallen Order! Continue reading “News Roundup: Star Wars Rebels Artbook Incoming, Master & Apprentice’s First Excerpt, and Triple Force Friday Arrives in October!”

Star Wars Rebels Series Finale Review: “A Fool’s Hope” & “Family Reunion – and Farewell”

Star Wars Rebels Series Finale Goodbye for NowBack when Star Wars Rebels was first announced in May of 2013, I was still writing for the fansite Knights’ Archive, which is where I started covering the show once the character announcements began in early 2014. That site closed its doors only a few months later in May and I opened the Manor in June, anxious to continue covering the show here as my excitement for the series grew. Fast forward to March 5, 2018, and after four seasons, Rebels airs its final episodes, ending an era for both Lucasfilm Animation and for the site as well. Considering how Rebels has been a vital part of the Manor’s content since I started the site, as I sit here hashing out my finale review, it’s been crazy to think how far both the show and this site have come since then. While I’m sure we’ll talk about Rebels in the future through think-pieces and various, numerous connections other material will make to it in the years ahead, this is the last review I’ll ever write for an episode of the series and, most importantly, I’m happy to have shared this journey with you, my fellow fans! But enough waxing poetic, let’s get into the series finale review, shall we?!? With “A Fool’s Hope” & “Family Reunion – and Farewell,” Star Wars Rebels has crafted an unforgettable finale, closing off the show in exciting, well-earned ways, while setting up for the next chapter with so many surprises my head is still spinning. Dive below for the spoilers, because there is PLENTY to talk about!

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Star Wars Rebels Review: “Wolves and a Door” & “A World Between Worlds”

Star Wars Rebels Wolves and a Door Mortis Mural
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– Spoiler Review –

As Star Wars Rebels barrels towards its series finale, the latest episodes,”Wolves and a Door” & “A World Between Worlds,” bend minds, offer new understandings of the Force, bring back a familiar face, and so much more, meaning they’ll likely be rewatched and analyzed for years to come.

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Star Wars Rebels Review: “Jedi Night” & “DUME”

Star Wars Rebels Jedi Night

– Spoiler Review –

Star Wars Rebels‘ fourth and final season has begun its march towards the end, starting with “Jedi Night” & “Dume,” two episodes offering one helluva return which pushes the Ghost crew to face an uncertain future, setting up some final threads for the show to explore. Serious spoilers ahead, folks. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! Continue reading “Star Wars Rebels Review: “Jedi Night” & “DUME””

Star Wars Rebels Returns for Final Episodes February 19

We already got the beginning of the end when the first half of Star Wars Rebels fourth and final season began airing late last year, but now we’re getting the true beginning of the end as the second half begins airing February 19. As for hints at what’s coming, look no further than another exceptional trailer (from Kevin Yost per usual!) above, where Kanan gets a new ‘do, Emperor Palpatine sets his sights on Ezra, and The Clone Wars’ mysterious and decisive Mortis Trilogy finds itself rather important to these final 6 episodes. Full schedule and episode descriptions below! Continue reading “Star Wars Rebels Returns for Final Episodes February 19”

Star Wars Rebels Review: “Rebel Assault”

Star Wars Rebels Rebel Assault

– Spoiler Review –

“Rebel Assault,” the mid-season finale for Star Wars Rebels’ final season, is one of the series’ most thrilling, tense episodes to date and an amazing showcase of the multi-talented Space Mom of the year, Hera Syndulla. Continue reading “Star Wars Rebels Review: “Rebel Assault””

Star Wars Rebels Review: “Kindred” & “Crawler Commandeers”

Star Wars Rebels Kindred
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– Spoiler Review –

I’ve decided to do one review for the double episodes they’ve been airing each night for Star Wars Rebels this season, whether they are billed as a two-parter or not, so below you’ll find reviews for “Kindred” and “Crawler Commandeers,” which aired together. For “Kindred,” it’s quite the start to the hour, finally giving fans something they’ve been asking for, along with plenty of action and more hints at the endgame, while “Crawler Commandeers” is the fun before the storm episode we’ll need before next week’s midseason finale. Continue reading “Star Wars Rebels Review: “Kindred” & “Crawler Commandeers””