Category: Movies

Star Wars Show Launches, Reveals Special Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Rogue One Panel

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

https://youtu.be/dcj_IRwHYPI&w=525&h=295

Above is the first episode of the Star Wars Show, a weekly look (every Wednesday) at what’s happening with the saga from some lovely folks on the inside of Lucasfilm itself: Andi Gutierrez (who you might recognize from the insightful Rebels Recon series) and newcomer Peter Townley. The first episode includes an interview with director Duncan Jones (Moon,World of Warcraft), new Maz Kanata’s Castle footage, and the reveal of a special panel for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 (July 15-17) involving Rogue One’s Gareth Edwards, Kathleen Kennedy, and “special guests.” If the panel will be anything like Celebration Anahiem’s opening ceremonies last year, expect “special guests” to be the cast from RO and possibly a new teaser. And, by the way, my candidate for the mouse droid’s name for the Star War Show is “Short Round.” What names did you have in mind? Continue reading “Star Wars Show Launches, Reveals Special Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 Rogue One Panel” →

LEGO Game Expands The Force Awakens Lore, Respawn Entertainment Working on New Star Wars Game

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

Rescue AckbarNew details have dropped regarding LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘ brand-new story content which expands the film’s lore with levels where you hunt down Rathtars with Han and Chewie, as well as a story following Lor San Tekka prior to the film’s events, while the entire cast returns to voice their characters! Also, Respawn Entertainment (another EA studio) announced today they’re working on a new untitled Star Wars project. More on the LEGO TFA‘s new bits of story and some background on Respawn below! Continue reading “LEGO Game Expands The Force Awakens Lore, Respawn Entertainment Working on New Star Wars Game” →

Canon Comic Review by Chris: C-3P0 #1 “The Phantom Limb” (One-Shot)

Posted on by Chris

C3PO #1 "The Phantom Limb"

.– Slight Spoiler Review –

(This article is written by Chris Wermeskerch and it’s his second post as a contributor for the Manor! Give him your quarter-portions for joining the Star Wars fan-site community over on Twitter: @ChrisWerms)

Marvel’s Star Wars: Journey to The Force Awakens…I mean, Star Wars Special: C-3PO has had a wild ride. One of the earlier one-shots announced for the Marvel line-up of Star Wars comics, this C-3PO issue was promised to come as a part of the lead-up to the premiere of The Force Awakens in theaters. Production delays plagued the issue pushing it from December to March finally to April. The issue is here, so where does it stand? Continue reading “Canon Comic Review by Chris: C-3P0 #1 “The Phantom Limb” (One-Shot)” →

Canon Comic Review: C-3PO #1 “The Phantom Limb” (One-Shot)

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

C3PO #1

– Spoiler Review –

The oft-delayed, and much maligned for it, C-3PO one shot, “The Phantom Limb,” is finally out in comic shops everywhere, defying expectations for it to become the first “Phantom Comic” of Marvel’s run. Originally scheduled to release before The Force Awakens, as part of the “Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens” line, C-3PO reveals the story behind the always nervous droid’s mysterious red arm seen on him (and heard constantly mentioning about) for the majority of the film. Written by James Robinson, with the art handled by Tony Harris, is the issue any good (even if you ignore the delays and expectations)? Continue reading “Canon Comic Review: C-3PO #1 “The Phantom Limb” (One-Shot)” →

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s First Teaser Trailer Rebels in all the Right Ways

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

“This is a Rebellion, isn’t it? I rebel.” With those simple words Jyn Erso, played by Felicity Jones, has already become a favorite of mine and many others. On top of that, from the pan over of the Death Star, Donnie Yen’s brief beat down of a stormtrooper, Mon Mothma, and those AT-ATs in the sand, the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer has proven a Star Wars film doesn’t need “Episode” before it to feel like a Star Wars film; Which is very good news for the A Star Wars Story brand. Some hi-res stills and extended thoughts below, but in short: December feels so much further away now than it did yesterday! Continue reading “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s First Teaser Trailer Rebels in all the Right Ways” →

Rogue One Prequel Novel and Comic Announced, New Bloodline Details Revealed at C2E2 2016 (UPDATED)

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

Catalyst A Rogue One Story 1We might not have much regarding December’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped Marvel and Del Rey announcing tie-in material set to launch in October. On top of that, the Del Rey panel at C2E2 2016 revealed some new details regarding the Leia-centric Bloodline. Continue reading “Rogue One Prequel Novel and Comic Announced, New Bloodline Details Revealed at C2E2 2016 (UPDATED)” →

Episode VIII Begins Production, New Cast Announced

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

The Force Awakens hitting theater screens back in December is still a fresh memory, but Episode VIII has spared no time as it’s officially beginning production. Today the official site revealed the teaser you see above, as well as three new cast members: Benicio Del Toro, Laura Dern, and Kelly Marie Tran. Below is more from the press release and details on the new cast.  Continue reading “Episode VIII Begins Production, New Cast Announced” →

Poe Dameron Headlines New On-Going Comic Series

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

Poe Dameron Comic LogoOne the galaxy’s best pilots, and originally scheduled to die in The Force Awakens, Poe Dameron’s short but memorable appearance in the film has endeared him to Star Wars fans just as much as Rey and Finn (and given ‘shippers a field day thanks to his bromance with Finn). And if you felt you didn’t get enough screentime to stare at Oscar Isaac’s handsomeness, then the upcoming on-going Poe Dameron comic debuting in April might just be the fix you need. That’s right, Marvel is diving into the sequel trilogy era by following the antics of Resistance fighter Poe leading up to the events of the film (and maybe beyond). Continue reading “Poe Dameron Headlines New On-Going Comic Series” →

Canon Young Adult Novel Review: Star Wars: Before the Awakening

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

Before the Awakening

– Spoiler Review –

Serving as both a companion piece to the original trilogy character-focused YA novels from “Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and the film itself, Before the Awakening (written by Greg Rucka, art by Phil Noto) fleshes out the three new highly entertaining and enjoyable leads of the new trilogy, Finn, Rey, and Poe. Overall BtA doesn’t change our perceptions of the characters, but it deepens the strong character work done for them in the film as well as explain the state of the galaxy a little more than the film cared to. Any fan of The Force Awakens and these three new leads should take the time to read their stories within Before the Awakening. Continue reading “Canon Young Adult Novel Review: Star Wars: Before the Awakening” →

Movie Review: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens

Posted on by Head Butler Ryan

Star Wars The Force Awakens Review

— Spoiler-Free and Spoiler-Filled Reviews —

Whether you’ve been waiting nearly 40 years or 10, we’ve all had to the wait the last 3 years the same, but now Star Wars: The Force Awakens is finally here! Without a doubt it simply doesn’t matter how long you’ve waited for the film, as its excellently played new characters, rollicking adventurism, sense of humor, emotional heartbreak, nostalgia fueled story, and mythos expanding moments will bring out the kid in all of us. It’s a magnificent film, jolting the franchise with a breath of fresh Force, and it’ll long be debated on whether its the best Star Wars film or not. I don’t have my personal answer to that yet (I’m sure I will eventually), but it’s certainly in my top three and my review covers all the reasons why. (PLEASE NOTE: The spoilers are hidden at the very bottom of the review, even past all the links to my other reviews, so you’ll have to go out of your way to run into them!) Continue reading “Movie Review: Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens” →