As Disney prepares to bring the Star Wars saga to the realm of live-action television, Lucasfilm was on hand at the D23 Expo this past weekend to promote its upcoming shows on the Disney+ streaming service. While the release of the first trailer for The Mandalorian and the official announcement of Ewan McGregor’s return as […]
Star Wars Saga to receive new Blu-ray and DVD re-release
As revealed by Core of Movies on Twitter, Disney and Lucasfilm are set to issue Blu-ray and DVD re-releases of the first ten movies in the Star Wars saga to coincide with the upcoming arrival of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. As you can see above, the re-releases cover all ten films – The […]
Four ways Disney has decimated the Star Wars franchise
Anghus Houvouras on Disney’s decimation of Star Wars… After Solo’s lukewarm reception with the ticket-buying public and the lasting schism caused by Rian Johnson’s divisive The Last Jedi, it feels like the Star Wars franchise has taken a hit. What was once the most popular franchise in the world doesn’t even feel like the most […]
Rick Famuyiwa reportedly in talks to direct the Cassian Andor Star Wars series
Having secured a showrunner back in December in Stephen Schiff (The Americans), it seems that Lucasfilm may now have found one of its directors for the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel series focussing on Diego Luna’s Rebel spy Cassian Andor. According to a report from Discussing Film, Lucasfilm is in talks with […]
4 Things Disney Has Got So Right with Star Wars
Samuel Brace on four things that Disney has got so right with Star Wars… Navigating the toxic pages of the internet can open oneself up to a host of narratives that are infuriatingly mendacious. This is, after all, a place where dwellers operate routinely in schadenfreude and where negativity rules the day. It’s hard not […]
Hasbro unveils new Star Wars: The Black Series and Vintage Collection figures at Celebration
Hasbro has unveiled its newest Star Wars products toys at this year’s Star Wars Celebration which includes: a special edition retro prototype Darth Vader figure (available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con and in limited quantities on Target.com), Black Series figures for an event exclusive Boba Fett, Clone Commander Obi-Wan Kenobi, Droid Depot 4-pack, Emperor Palpatine, […]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story originally hid its Death Star connection and ended with a wedding
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story originally hid its Death Star connection and featured a happier ending. There’s no question that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was a huge success, popular with both fans and critics, while also making large sums at the box office. The film, however, underwent many iterations before arriving at […]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s Director Krennic gets a Movie Masterpiece Series figure from Hot Toys
Hot Toys has unveiled its 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece series Director Krennic figure which is based on the appearance of Ben Mendelsohn in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; check out the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles As director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military, Orson Krennic is obsessed […]
A Rogue One Prequel Series Is Perfect for Disney+
Samuel Brace on the announcement of a Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel series following Cassian Andor… Simply because something isn’t necessary doesn’t mean that its existence should be questioned altogether. This is well worth considering in response to the news that Disney+, the studio’s new streaming service, will be receiving its second Star Wars […]
Tony Gilroy shines light on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story reshoots
Tony Gilroy has teased the state Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was in when he came in to direct the reshoots. Today, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story holds a high place in the pantheon of Star Wars films for many a fan, with the movie giving a fascinating look into the pivotal mission […]