Dave Filoni talks about translating Ahsoka Tano from animation to live-action for The Mandalorian

Dave Filoni talks about translating Ahsoka Tano from animation to live-action for The Mandalorian

When Ahsoka Tano appeared in The Mandalorian, it was the first time the beloved character appeared in any live-action Star Wars story, so it was understandably a pretty big deal. And given the fact that they were translating the character from animation to live-action, there was bound to be certain differences - one of which [...]

The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 has a moment that parallels one of the greatest episodes of any Star Wars animated series

The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 has a moment that parallels one of the greatest episodes of any Star Wars animated series

In the most recent episode of The Book of Boba Fett, "Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian," we see Din Djarin learning more about the darksaber from the Armorer. Mandalorians know the saber well, as do Star Wars fans. The saber has received considerable attention in The Clone Wars and Rebels, being made by the [...]

We now know why Bo-Katan Kryze couldn’t just take the darksaber from Din Djarin in The Mandalorian

We now know why Bo-Katan Kryze couldn’t just take the darksaber from Din Djarin in The Mandalorian

In the season two finale of The Mandalorian, Din Djarin defeated Moff Gideon in combat, winning the darksaber in the process. Unbeknownst to Mando, however, this created immediate tension between him and Bo-Katan Kryze, who wanted the saber. Djarin's only concern had been rescuing Grogu, so he offers the darksaber freely to Bo-Katan - but [...]

The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 wasn’t just a teaser for The Mandalorian season 3, but actually fits in very well thematically

The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5 wasn’t just a teaser for The Mandalorian season 3, but actually fits in very well thematically

Chapter 5 of The Book of Boba Fett was appropriately titled "Return of the Mandalorian," and it brought the fan-favorite Mandalorian Din Djarin back to center screen. So much so, in fact, that Boba Fett never appeared and was mentioned just one time... in a show titled The Book of Boba Fett. That led to [...]

Three new Star Wars games are in development from Respawn Entertainment, including a sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order!

Three new Star Wars games are in development from Respawn Entertainment, including a sequel to Jedi: Fallen Order!

What we've all known was coming is now official: the next installment in the Star Wars Jedi franchise is in development! Lucasfilm Games announced today, in partnership with Electronic Arts, that there are three new Star Wars games in development from Respawn Entertainment, the studio that brought to life Jedi: Fallen Order. Those three games [...]

Some speculation on how The Book of Boba Fett might tie-in with The Mandalorian and the other Disney+ Star Wars shows

Some speculation on how The Book of Boba Fett might tie-in with The Mandalorian and the other Disney+ Star Wars shows

At the Disney Investor's Day in December 2020, Lucasfilm President Kathy Kennedy said that The Mandalorian and the other shows set within the same timeline will all be connected. โ€œSet within the timeline of The Mandalorian, these inter-connected shows, along with future stories, will excite new audiences, embrace our most passionate fans, and will culminate in [...]

On Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker and the desire some Star Wars fans have to see familiar characters stay the same

On Boba Fett, Luke Skywalker and the desire some Star Wars fans have to see familiar characters stay the same

As we have followed the story of The Book of Boba Fett so far, one of the criticisms the show has received is about how Star Wars has ruined the character of Boba Fett. The criticism goes that the version of the character in this show is vastly different than the one in the original [...]