Category: TV News

Lucasfilm Showcase Panel (SWCA 2022)

Posted on May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

Since 2015’s Celebration Anaheim, there wasn’t quite been a weekend opening panel like the one with The Force Awakens’ trailer, and well, the Lucasfilm Showcase Panel for Anaheim 2022 wanted to say “hold my spotchka!” but it didn’t quite get there, due to focusing on non-Star Wars projects and by denying this panel to everyone at the convention minus those in the room, it could never quite permeate the weekend like SWCA ’15’s did even if it had a similar show-stopper. Let’s take a moment to address how disappointing, massively so, that they gate-kept this panel from those at home by choosing not to stream it (and the rest of the weekend’s opening panels), with only The Mandalorian’s S3 footage not being shown online anyways, screwing over international fans, fans who can’t come out due to health reasons, fans that can’t come due to COVID and wars, or even just monetary reasons…it’s an extremely inept choice in 2022, especially due to one short teaser, and I wish I could bet on Lucasfilm doing better but I don’t have much faith (like, let us at home pay to watch, even!). That out of the way, head below for the Andor trailer, Jude Law headlining 2023’s Skeleton Crew, and the non-Star Wars news, I guess! Continue reading “Lucasfilm Showcase Panel (SWCA 2022)” →

Vanity Fair Lifts Veil on Lucasfilm’s TV Future

Posted on May 17, 2022May 19, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

With a little over a week before Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, Lucasfilm partnered with Vanity Fair on an article pulling back the first layers on what’s to come from its live-action slate of TV and movies. While the latest photoshoot and article don’t uncover anything largely new, besides the announcement of a new show already rumored, plenty of intriguing details about shows like Andor and The Acolyte, as well as what films are on tap, offer a refreshing and welcomed glimpse at what’s to come for the future of Star Wars. Here’s hoping the animation side of things gets just as much love next or sooner! Head below for all the new details and more from the photoshoot! Continue reading “Vanity Fair Lifts Veil on Lucasfilm’s TV Future” →

Emotional Attack With New Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Trailer

Posted on May 4, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

“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” →

Kenobi Updates: Natalie Holt as Composer, New Images, Maul Rumors False, And More!

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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

Posted on March 9, 2022March 11, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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+

Posted on February 9, 2022March 31, 2022 by Head Butler Ryan

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

Posted on November 29, 2021November 30, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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

Posted on November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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!

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Head Butler Ryan

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!” →