Author: Head Butler Ryan

Andor Season Two Premiere Review: “Episode 1 – One Year Later” & “Episode 2 – Sagrona Teema” & “Episode 3 – Harvest”

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The nearly three-year wait is over and Andor, the first season of which was a critical darling and has only grown in admiration since, is back for its second and final season. Releasing in three-episode blocks per week, Andor’s second season premiere feels like a mini-movie, one of four we’ll get, picking up one year later and not missing a beat, bringing what feels both like a new tone and yet an evolution of what came before. All together, “Episode 1 – One Year Later” & “Episode 2 – Sagrona Teema” & “Episode 3 – Harvest” are a mesmerizing, intriguing, emotional start, and if the rest of the season will be much the same, I’m not sure I’ll be ready but I cannot wait! Continue reading “Andor Season Two Premiere Review: “Episode 1 – One Year Later” & “Episode 2 – Sagrona Teema” & “Episode 3 – Harvest”” →

Canon Novel Review: The Acolyte – Wayseeker

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Set in the years prior to the start of the TV show, The Acolyte: Wayseeker from Justina Ireland provides an entertaining ride and timely themes, with enough to satisfy long-time The High Republic readers and fans of the show on multiple fronts, alongside pitch-perfect renditions of Vernestra Rwoh and Indara. Continue reading “Canon Novel Review: The Acolyte – Wayseeker” →

Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3 Out October 29, Returning Stories and New, Plus Ninth Jedi Series Set for 2026! (SWCJ 2025)

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Of all the panels and news to come for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, the Star Wars: Visions panel was my most anticipated considering the series would return to Japan’s legendary anime scene and several returning studios were coming back for more, leaving me eager to learn if that meant continuations for some of Vol. 1‘s best or not. My dreams not only came true, as sequels to “The Duel,” “The Village Bride,” and “The Ninth Jedi” are on their way, while the rest of the new stories look to set up for more visually arresting and intriguing new takes on the franchise, but my wildest expectations were blown out of the water when it was announced there would be a whole series around the world of “The Ninth Jedi”!!!!!! What?!?!!!! It’s a bold new direction for Visions and I’m so here for it! Visions Vol. 3 is out October 29, while Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi will follow in 2026. Check out all the cool new and returning stories below! Continue reading “Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3 Out October 29, Returning Stories and New, Plus Ninth Jedi Series Set for 2026! (SWCJ 2025)” →

Ahsoka Panel Promises Anakin, Ackbar, Thrawn, and More, Andor Panel Hypes Up S2! (SWCJ 2025)

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The second day of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 started with a focus on Star Wars’ TV future, one release more imminent than the other. Andor took the starting morning slot, hyping up a show I don’t think many fans need much hype for at this point (but the general public might), while the first details on Ahsoka’s second season, like Anakin Skywalker’s return, Rory McCann’s casting as Baylan Skoll, a panel-only teaser, and more took up the eponymous character’s panel. Check it all out below! Continue reading “Ahsoka Panel Promises Anakin, Ackbar, Thrawn, and More, Andor Panel Hypes Up S2! (SWCJ 2025)” →

RTS Game Zero Company First Gameplay and Details Revealed (SWCJ 2025)

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Set at the tail-end of the Clone Wars, Zero Company is a brand-new turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games, and is scheduled for 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (and I bet Switch 2). The first trailer sets the mood very well, with small introductions to the game’s original characters, and a brief glimpse of gameplay, while the panel dove into extra details on what to expect. Hear all about it below! Continue reading “RTS Game Zero Company First Gameplay and Details Revealed (SWCJ 2025)” →

Lucasfilm Publishing and Manga Panels Reveal High Republic Finale, Adaptations, And More! (SWCJ 2025)

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Given Star Wars Celebration is in Japan this year, I appreciate they not only had the traditional Lucasfilm Publishing Panel, which teased new information about the upcoming finale of The High Republic, revealed covers and characters coming to the comics, a full series Andor artbook, and more, but there was a Manga Mania panel celebrating the form, which included several announcements! Find all the news below! Continue reading “Lucasfilm Publishing and Manga Panels Reveal High Republic Finale, Adaptations, And More! (SWCJ 2025)” →

Star Wars Outlaws “A Pirate’s Fortune” DLC Out May 15, First Beyond Victory VR Footage (SWCJ 2025)

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There’s still more fun to be had in Star Wars Outlaws, as the second DLC pack, A Pirate’s Fortune, launches on May 15! We got our first look with the trailer above, featuring Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings) rather extensively, as well as a lot of ship combat in new environments! Also, the first trailer for Beyond Victory: A Mixed Reality Playset popped up, giving us a sense of how podracing will look, and new information on its various modes was revealed. Head below for the rest! Continue reading “Star Wars Outlaws “A Pirate’s Fortune” DLC Out May 15, First Beyond Victory VR Footage (SWCJ 2025)” →

Maul: Shadow Lord Animated Series Announced, Out 2026! (SWCJ 2025)

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From The Clone Wars to Star Wars Rebels and The Bad Batch, it’s hard to believe we’ve only had 20 years of Lucasfilm Animation goodness, as the impact these shows have had on all aspects of the franchise grows every year. At Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, a panel celebrated this milestone with a lovely tribute video, a very packed poster, a discussion with Dave Filoni, Athena Portillo, and David Collins, a screening of the first Asajj Ventress of the upcoming Tales of the Underworld series, and the big reveal: Maul: Shadow Lord is a brand-new series launching in 2026! We also got confirmation of the return of Young Jedi Adventures, with a new trailer! Head below for more! Continue reading “Maul: Shadow Lord Animated Series Announced, Out 2026! (SWCJ 2025)” →

Star Wars: Starfighter, Starring Ryan Gosling, Out 2017, New The Mandalorian and Grogu Details (SWCJ 2025)

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While it was billed as The Mandalorian and Grogu panel, Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025’s first panel decided to start with a surprise: Shawn Levy’s rumored film was not only confirmed, but it’s star Ryan Gosling was brought on stage, the title Starfighter was revealed, and it’s next to go into production with a release date of May 28, 2027! It wasn’t all about Ken, as new behind-the-scenes photos were shared from Grogu’s Day Out, additional details, and footage was shown to attendees (you can find it if you know where to look), hyping up 2026’s film. Head below for all the particulars gleaned from the panel! Continue reading “Star Wars: Starfighter, Starring Ryan Gosling, Out 2017, New The Mandalorian and Grogu Details (SWCJ 2025)” →

Canon Comic Review: Legacy of Vader #3

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Captured by Gardulla the Hutt, will the Supreme Leader of the First Order be tamed or unleashed? Find out in my review of Legacy of Vader #3! Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: Legacy of Vader #3” →