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  • SWCA: New Plans for ‘Star Wars: The High Republic’s Next Phase Revealed

    SWCA: New Plans for ‘Star Wars: The High Republic’s Next Phase Revealed

    Star Wars Celebration has given us some interesting surprises, and as the panel has now been underway for the future of the High Republic era, we also got some news on their plans for the future. To kick-off, it looks like the next entry of the franchise will act as a prequel to the recently released books. It seems the creators want to echo George Lucas’ way of telling these stories, as he did with the original before tackling the prequels. It also gave us a new look at the updated logo for the series. This phase is set to kick off October 4th this year.

    They confirmed that the next book will be Quest of the Jedi, and showed off a bunch of new characters that offer a hint at how this new era works, such as Chancellor Greylark and Chancellor Mollo.

    They also unveiled that the Pathfinders, Jedi, and the Republic will be working together during this prequel era of the High Republic.

    They also revealed two new Jedi that work on Jedha, which include Matthea Cathley and Oliviah Zeveron.

    They are also working on a new manga and Dark Horse comic as revealed during the panel. So, it looks like those that are enjoying the High Republic will have a lot more to look forward to in this new prequel era. Here are some of the ones that were shown off during the event:

  • SWCA: New Cover Art for ‘The Art Of Star Wars: The High Republic’ Revealed

    SWCA: New Cover Art for ‘The Art Of Star Wars: The High Republic’ Revealed

    It looks like we’re getting a new The Art Of book, as during the Star Wars Celebration panel on the popular Star Wars: The High Republic book series they unveiled that they are going to release one based on the new series. While these were commonly created for films and TV series, it’s a nice addition given the beautiful visuals that were created for the franchise. It’ll also include a forward of Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy.

    Here’s the first look at the cover art as shared by our own Hunter Radesi currently attending the event

  • SWCA: Clone Troopers Spotted in First ‘Andor’ Trailer

    SWCA: Clone Troopers Spotted in First ‘Andor’ Trailer

    During the Star Wars Celebration, we finally got our first look at the upcoming Rogue One prequel, Andor. It teases a rather interesting look at what the galaxy looks like under the Empire’s rule, but there are also some curious details hidden away in the trailer. The biggest one may be that while we assumed it took place five years before Rogue One, it looks like during this time, Clone Troopers were still active.

    The iconic Storm Troopers we know from the original trilogy have become an iconic aspect of the entire franchise, but one can clearly see that the face plates are closer to those we see in the Prequel trilogy. It’s unclear if they are still actual clones of Jango Fett, but we may get a glimpse on how the Empire turned the original troopers into the one’s we know from the original trilogy.

    It’s a great little detail that just highlights how we are continuing to explore the overlapping history of this galaxy. There are many corners and timelines that we haven’t seen during the live-action adaptations so far. We’ll see if future trailers may potentially also further hint at if these are indeed Clone Troopers and how it may connect to the Storm Troopers at some point going into the final four years before the events of Rogue One.

  • Jodie Foster Joins ‘True Detective’ Season 4 Subtitled ‘Night Country’

    Jodie Foster Joins ‘True Detective’ Season 4 Subtitled ‘Night Country’

    Not only is True Detective finally getting a fourth season, but it has now added quite the big name. Jodie Foster is making her first adult TV role as Detective Liz Danvers and is also an executive producer on the series. She’ll join writer and director Issa López in the fourth season, which will go by the full title True Detective: Night Country.

    Shining Girls‘ Alan Page Arriaga is also attached to write the new season, which will explore the story of Detective Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro. Their case brings them to the Tsalal Arctic Research Station where six men vanished and the long nights of Alaska hit the station. They’ll have to face their own past and whatever is waiting for them below the ice.

    Foster is a major get for the franchise, which has had some talented actors join it in the past. This marks her first TV appearance since 1975, but she has voiced characters on The Simpsons, Frasier, and The X-Files. Yet, she was quite involved behind the camera, as she acted as a director on Tales from the Loop, Orange is the New Black, and Black Mirror.

    She joins talent like Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Stephen Dorff, Maherhsala Ali, Rachel McAdams, Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, and more that took on roles throughout the first three seasons. The series continues to draw in some incredibly talented writers, directors, and actors, which makes the next season an exciting addition.

    Source: Deadline

  • SWCA: First Look at Concept Art of Jon Watts ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Series

    SWCA: First Look at Concept Art of Jon Watts ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Series

    It looks like a first look has found its way online from the big Lucasfilm panel on the upcoming Jon Watts-led Disney+ series exploring the journey of a group of 10-year-olds that get lost in space. It’ll have the title Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and the only other confirmed hint is that it’ll take place around the same time as The Mandalorian. Jude Law is set to appear in the series, but his role remains a mystery for now.

    Check out the concept art as revealed by YouTuber Kristian Harloff from the panel. It doesn’t reveal anything major, but it does highlight the cast of four kids and the ship they end up getting stranded in.

  • SWCA: ‘Indiana Jones’ to Release in June 2023

    SWCA: ‘Indiana Jones’ to Release in June 2023

    Not only did we get some news on the new Willow Disney+ series, but now Harrison Ford arrived on stage to share some details on the upcoming Indiana Jones sequel. It looks like the fifth installment directed by James Mangold will release on June 30th, 2023. So, the wait is only a little over a year, as John Williams also return to conduct the score for the film.

  • SWCA: Jon Watt’s Star Wars Series Titled ‘Skeleton Crew’, Jude Law Confirmed to Appear

    SWCA: Jon Watt’s Star Wars Series Titled ‘Skeleton Crew’, Jude Law Confirmed to Appear

    It looks like we finally got a title for the long-rumored Jon Watts series. Star Wars Celebration gave us the confirmation that his series will be named Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and explore the story of kids that got lost in space. While the cast will be 10-years old, the series isn’t meant for kids. Jude Law has also been confirmed to appear in the series, but his role is kept a secret for now.

  • SWCA: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 to Return to Mandalore, Eyeing 2023 Release

    SWCA: ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 to Return to Mandalore, Eyeing 2023 Release

    While it looks like they won’t share anything from The Mandalorian‘s third season, Hunter Radesi has been keeping us updated from the event. It looks like the upcoming season will see our return to their homeworld of Mandalore, as footage descriptions tease the words echoed from the Armorer, as well as the arrival of multiple Mandalorians. While there were hints the series might premiere in 2022 after all, it seems that they have now confirmed a 2023 release.

  • SWCA: Disney+’s ‘Willow’ Takes Place 20 Years After Original, to Release in November

    SWCA: Disney+’s ‘Willow’ Takes Place 20 Years After Original, to Release in November

    While Star Wars Celebration event is all about the galaxy far far away, that doesn’t stop Lucasfilm from also promoting some of its other projects. As shared by our own Hunter Radesi, they revealed some details on the Disney+ sequel to the original 1988 Willow. It turns out the series will take 20 years after the original, even if the time difference between the films is much larger.

    Warwick Davis is naturally reprising his role, but his daughter will also play his daughter in the series. Joanne Whalley will reprise her role as Sorsha, as the series will release on Disney+ on November 30th.

  • SWCA: Katee Sackhoff to Return for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3

    SWCA: Katee Sackhoff to Return for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3

    It looks like we have the return of Katee Sackhoff to look forward to for the upcoming third season of The Mandalorian. While her role is still being kept a secret, Jon Favreau did bring her on stage to confirm that she’ll once again reprise the role of Bo-Katan. As there are hints that this season will focus on Mandalore and Din Djarin’s travels to redeem himself for taking off the helmet, we may see a lot more of her throughout the season. The series is eyeing a February 2023 release.