“Like you trained his father?” It’s emotional attack day, not May the 4th aka Star Wars Day, I guess! The second Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer has arrived and it’s a glorious one, featuring even more of Inquisitor Reva (Ingram Moses), Owen Lars (Joel Edgerton), a glimpse at Kumail Nanjiani’s character (who looks very Jedi-esque), a neat new droid (guess who the rumors say it’s a companion of…), lots of sad boy Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor), Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen) suiting up, and…4-LOM?!? I’m honestly the most excited by the focus on Reva, as while most if not all of these characters we already know the fates of, she’s the rare exception and it’s very clear by this trailer there’s a lot more to her story, and focusing on new characters in the midst of established ones adds different stakes and a character to become a fan of. But most importantly, it’s just the thought of how many fans, young Black girls and boys, will be able to see themselves front and center in the latest big Star Wars show, and making her more complex than a bad-gal Inquisitor makes for even more compelling representation. If you’re curious when and if there will be toys associated with the show, both Obi-Wan’s lightsaber and a highly detailed Vader helmet where shown off ahead of the Obi-Wan Wednesday program (much like they’ve done for the other shows, weekly drops of new content). Head below for the impressive new poster and some stills from the trailer! Continue reading “Emotional Attack With New Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Trailer”
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Kenobi Updates: Natalie Holt as Composer, New Images, Maul Rumors False, And More!
We’re just under a month from the two episode premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi, probably one of the most anticipated shows in Lucasfilm’s upcoming TV slate, and new details are dripping in like moisture on Tatooine. Like the vaporators, we’ve gathered all those tidbits together so you don’t have to hunt down all the droplets! So head below to hear about the first female composer for Star Wars live-action, Natalie Holt, find some new images from the show thanks to Total Film, some anecdotes from showrunner/director Deborah Chow and the cast (like cutting the Maul rumors in half), and more below! Continue reading “Kenobi Updates: Natalie Holt as Composer, New Images, Maul Rumors False, And More!”
Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Moves to May 27, Two Episode Premiere
Obi-Wan giveth and taketh away. The wait for the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series is going to be only two days longer now, right smack dab in the middle of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 (I won’t be going this year unfortunately, breaking my streak, but we’ll have coverage). Ewan McGregor was kind enough to tell us of the switch and, even though it’s his birthday today, offered us a gift for having to wait two more days to see him in the role again: the first two episodes will premiere May 27 (with subsequent episode out on Wednesdays)! It’s already a short show, so I was a little disappointed it’ll be over sooner, but more Obi-Wan right away is never a bad thing. We’ll have any more trailers and details as they appear, but make sure to check back to the Manor on May 27 for our reviews, though in the meantime check out our coverage of the recent first teaser trailer! Continue reading “Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Moves to May 27, Two Episode Premiere”
Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Arrives, EW Offers Extra Details
Hello there, indeed! As May 25 approaches, the marketing for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series begin to spill out, starting with Entertainment Weekly’s morning batch of stills and some scant details, followed by the first teaser trailer in the afternoon. It’s our first glimpse of Ewan McGregor in full Obi-Wan mode again (no, you’re fanning yourself!), weary and beaten by time and his mission, but avoiding and dealing with the Inquisitor threat seems to bring him some joy again, especially as he gets off Tatooine. There’s glimpses of Rupert Friend as the Grand Inquisitor, Sung Kang as the Fifth Brother Inquisitor, and lots of Moses Ingram’s Reva, a new Inquisitor I really want to know more about, plus even a glimpse of Joel Edgerton as Uncle Owen…and even a young Luke Skywalker! The plot’s under wraps but this first glimpse is gorgeous and intriguing enough you don’t really need to know more. Head below for stills from the trailer and the little information and images EW dropped. UPDATE 3/10: Now includes more from EW’s cover article, including the first look at Darth Vader. Continue reading “Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer Arrives, EW Offers Extra Details”
Obi-Wan Kenobi Debuts May 25 on Disney+
While there’s no trailer yet, though I’m holding out hope for a surprise Super Bowl Ad, there’s a neat poster to celebrate the release date announcement for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+: May 25 (UPDATE: It’s now premiering May 27 with the first two episodes)! A trailer shouldn’t be too far behind anyways, as the date is just over three months away, though releasing it on the 45th Anniversary of A New Hope certainly puts a lot of faith in the show to be worth the wait. Head below for the full poster and our previous coverage of the series, like its impressive cast list! Continue reading “Obi-Wan Kenobi Debuts May 25 on Disney+”
The Book of Boba Fett TV Spots, Character Posters
Now we’re officially one month away from the start of The Book of Boba Fett, starring Temuera Morrison as Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen as Fennec Shand, some new TV spots have dropped, as well as character posters and the news it’ll only last for 7 episodes. That means it’ll run from December 29 until February 9, 2022. Both spots feature a smidgen of new footage but contain the declaration of “I am Boba Fett,” which I guess could be a reference to his first appearance in The Holiday Special but sounds kind of cheesy regardless, which might be exactly what this show needs. Head below for the posters and other TV spot, otherwise be sure to check into the Manor for our weekly reviews starting December 29! Continue reading “The Book of Boba Fett TV Spots, Character Posters”
Disney+ Day 2021: Obi-Wan Kenobi Sizzle Reel Unveiled
It’s always good to temper expectations for reveals, no matter how consistent insiders are regarding upcoming content plus taking into consideration Lucasfilm’s past marketing efforts, so it shouldn’t have been too surprising the Star Wars content for Disney+ Day 2021 turned out to only be a sizzle reel for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi show (which can still only be seen on Disney+ at the moment). It doesn’t mean this can’t be disappointing, especially since this reel was the one shown to investors a year ago and it leaked online Thursday afternoon, but it’s still got some exciting concept art images to drool theorize over until we get an official trailer/release date: Darth Vader looking ominous sitting on a lonely throne in his Mustafar castle; Vader and Obi-Wan locking sabers on what looks like Mustafar again; an underwater Imperial facility; and an image that looks suspiciously like it could contain the Second Sister from Jedi: Fallen Order. Otherwise, Fortnite looks to have its latest Star Wars crossover with Boba Fett/Fennec Shand, there was some new merchandise revealed (like the Lula doll from The Bad Batch), and a little documentary about Boba Fett (that doesn’t even mention the EU books of Legend-lore, interestingly enough, but has some neat BTS footage), but for now head below to check out the concept art images and tune back into the Manor for more…once they decide to release it, of course. Continue reading “Disney+ Day 2021: Obi-Wan Kenobi Sizzle Reel Unveiled”
First The Book of Boba Fett Trailer Arrives!
Boba Fett, the unifier of the underworld, the ruler of respect, the new owner of Jabba’s Palace; I can’t be the only one thinking Boba’s going to have as many titles as Queen Daenerys from Game of Thrones by the end of The Book of Boba Fett, right?! All kidding aside, November 1 saw the release of The Book of Boba Fett‘s first trailer, a short look at the underworld Boba (Temuera Morrison) and Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) will confront in hopes of uniting it under his rule, though why he feels he’s the right man for the job, after 5 years in the desert on a soul-searching sojourn, remains to be seen. It’s a promising trailer, with plenty of alien characters as I hoped, and tons of glowering from Shand, so count me intrigued for when the show starts December 29, 2021. Head below for the key art and some stills from the trailer, but otherwise make sure to return to the Manor for the reviews once the show begins! Continue reading “First The Book of Boba Fett Trailer Arrives!”
The Book of Boba Fett Premieres December 29!
Alongside a new, but not very notable poster, The Book of Boba Fett’s release date has finally been confirmed: December 29! I’d expect more details and a trailer at the upcoming Disney+ Day on November 12, otherwise this date announcement includes a brief snippet confirming much what we already know regarding the show’s plot: Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) and Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen) are staking, “… their claim on the territory once ruled by Jabba the Hutt and his crime syndicate.” Head below for the full poster, which is basically the end-credits scene of Boba sitting on the throne with Shand next to him, otherwise check back to the Manor when more details arise, which like I said will probably be November 12! Continue reading “The Book of Boba Fett Premieres December 29!”
LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales Trailer Brings the Spooky Laughs
With October closing in, our first look at the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales special arrived with the trailer above. It looks about as you’d expect from another LEGO special, humorous, delightful, and full of winks and nods to all parts of the universe and pop-culture at large. I will say, I felt like Christian Slater for Ren’s voice, the leader of the Knight of Ren before Ben Solo, would be absolutely perfect and the trailer confirms it, so I’m already sold. Head below for details on the three scary tales Darth Vader’s old servant Vaneé will tell visitors to the new Vader’s Castle Hotel and check out the short when it hits Disney+ on October 1! Continue reading “LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales Trailer Brings the Spooky Laughs”
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