There’s one thing in particular The Rise of Skywalker did that served as a fitting end to the Skywalker saga

There’s one thing in particular The Rise of Skywalker did that served as a fitting end to the Skywalker saga

****This article contains major spoilers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker**** The Rise of Skywalker is intended to be the end of the nine-chapter Skywalker saga. The film put a ton of effort into attempting to establish this satisfying ending, and it paid off in plenty of ways. In just one example, Rey ends [...]

Bob Iger addresses George Lucas’s frustration and disappointment with The Force Awakens

Bob Iger addresses George Lucas’s frustration and disappointment with The Force Awakens

Disney CEO Bob Iger has done an incredible job of growing the Walt Disney brand, and he put that story and wisdom learned into a new book, released today, entitled "The Ride of a Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company". I haven't gotten a chance to read it [...]

George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Billy Dee Williams help open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Billy Dee Williams help open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

On Wednesday evening, Disneyland hosted the grand opening for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and it was a star-studded affair.  The ceremony was hosted by Disney CEO Bob Iger, who was joined by Star Wars legends George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Billy Dee Williams. https://twitter.com/starwars/status/1134163998394519554 In typical George Lucas fashion, he gave the park [...]

J.J. Abrams consulted with George Lucas, Rian Johnson, and Larry Kasdan about The Rise of Skywalker

J.J. Abrams consulted with George Lucas, Rian Johnson, and Larry Kasdan about The Rise of Skywalker

One of the common themes we have heard from J.J. Abrams about directing The Rise of Skywalker is the pressure he has felt to make sure he ties together the entire Skywalker saga into a satisfying conclusion. Because of that, it should come as no surprise that Abrams consulted with several of the most important [...]

J.J. Abrams talks bringing Palpatine back for The Rise of Skywalker, consulting with George Lucas before writing it

J.J. Abrams talks bringing Palpatine back for The Rise of Skywalker, consulting with George Lucas before writing it

Before he wrote the script for The Rise of Skywalker, J.J. Abrams and his team met with George Lucas to discuss the story. He revealed that in an interview with IGN at Star Wars Celebration on Friday.  When asked why it was important to bring Palpatine back for this one, Abrams responded: “Well I can't [...]

Legendary Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz dies at age 78

Legendary Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz dies at age 78

Sad news was announced by Lucasfilm this morning, as the family of Gary Kurtz announced that the legendary producer died on Sunday after a battle with cancer.  He was 78. It is hard to tell the story of Star Wars without Gary Kurtz. He first collaborated with George Lucas on the surprise hit American Graffiti [...]

Dave Filoni taking a more hands-off approach with Resistance

Dave Filoni taking a more hands-off approach with Resistance

Dave Filoni is a busy man currently. Star Wars: Rebels wrapped up this spring, and Filoni has wasted no time moving on to other projects.  A brand new animated show, Star Wars: Resistance, will premiere this fall, and a seventh season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be coming next year as the show [...]

Reflecting on the legacy of The Clone Wars at the film’s tenth anniversary

Reflecting on the legacy of The Clone Wars at the film’s tenth anniversary

Last Friday marked the tenth anniversary of the premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the animated film that served to launch the TV series of the same name. The film was a box office success despite its poor reviews from critics and much maligned reputation among fans.  For what it's worth, the film currently [...]