Tagged With: Star Wars Franchise

A New Trilogy Headline News

‘Star Wars’ Film Trilogy in Development at Lucasfilm

Simon Kinberg will write and produce alongside Kathleen Kennedy; set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,’ the trilogy moves past the ‘Skywalker Saga’ and will follow a new set of characters.

The Ex-Jedi Returns VFXWorld

The ‘Imperfect’ Visual Effects that Make ‘Ahsoka’ Shine

Award-winning VFX supervisor Richard Bluff talks about his work delivering more than 4,000 shots on the Disney+ Star Wars spinoff that has just been nominated for five Emmy Awards.

I Sense a Teeny Force in You Headline News

The Younglings Return in ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 2 Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:14pm

Lucasfilm’s animated series’ sophomore outing, which follows young Jedis in training as they study the ways of the Force, debuts August 14 on Disney+ and Disney Junior.

The Ex-Jedi Returns Headline News

Ghost VFX Shares ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Breakdown Reel

Copenhagen team’s extensive design work included holograms, set extensions and creature augmentation for the Lucasfilm saga, which follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy; Season 1 now streaming on Disney+.

The Former Jedi Will Return Headline News

‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Officially in Development

The ‘Star Wars’ series that follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy will return under the guidance of creator Dave Filoni; Season 1 streams now on Disney+.

Going Rogue Headline News

Did ‘Andor’ Season 2 Premiere Get Pushed into 2025?

While the ‘Star Wars’ sci-fi franchise boasts many upcoming offerings, including ‘The Acolyte,’ ‘Skeleton Crew,’ and ‘The Bad Batch Season 3,’ Disney’s release slate for 2024 has one notable omission… 

After the Fall of the Empire Headline News

Disney+ Celebrates ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ Debut with ‘Rebel Crew’ Featurette

The new video goes behind-the-scenes of the latest chapter in Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars’ Universe; episodes 1 and 2 are now streaming.

I Sense a Teeny Force in You Headline News

New ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Episodes Head to Disney+, Disney Junior

The animated series, which follows Jedi Younglings as they study the ways of the Force and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi, will debut six new Season 1 episodes August 2, with more to air later this year.

After the Fall of the Empire Headline News

Disney+ Reveals New Trailer and Key Art for ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’

The streamer also announced that the series, which follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to the galaxy, will debut on August 23 with the first two episodes. 

After the Fall of the Empire Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’ TV Spot, Release Date

Rosario Dawson stars in Lucasfilm’s next entry to the ‘Star Wars’ universe, set after the fall of the Empire, which debuts August 23; streamer showcases some major galactic girl power in the new teaser, ‘Begin.’  

Business Headline News

Creative Studio ‘ILMxLAB’ Rebrands as ‘ILM Immersive’

The VFX giant reveals new logos and branding reflecting the studio's advancements in innovative multiplatform storytelling via virtual and mixed reality; its latest release, ‘Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge - Enhanced Edition’ is available on PlayStation VR2.

The Road to Turin Headline News

Henry Selick, Doug Chiang, and Hal Hickel to Speak at VIEW 2023

The stop-motion legend, Lucasfilm executive creative director, and senior ILM animation supervisor, respectively, will head to Turin to deliver a suite of in-person talks and workshops; Italy’s premier international event on Computer Graphics, Interactive Techniques, Digital Cinema, 2D/3D Animation, VR and AR, Gaming, and VFX runs October 15-20.

I Sense a Teeny Force in You Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops 3 ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Shorts

Now available on YouTube, the films provide a sneak peek at the first animated preschool series from the ‘Star Wars’ universe, which follows Younglings as they forge their paths to becoming Jedi knights, explore the galaxy, and help citizens and creatures in need; the show hits Disney+ and Disney Junior in May.

The Youngest Jedis! Headline News

Jedi Younglings Revealed in ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Images

The first animated preschool series from the ‘Star Wars’ universe follows the kids as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi; the show hits Disney+ and Disney Junior in May.

Mando! Headline News

This is the Way! Disney+ Teases ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian’ Season 3

The streamer shares key art and a featurette to tide fans over until the new 8-episode season’s March 1 release; Lucasfilm’s original live-action series follows the continuing journeys of Din Djarin through the Star Wars galaxy.

Mando! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer and Art

Lucasfilms’ hit sci-fi adventure series follows the Mandalorian’s continued journeys through the ‘Star Wars’ galaxy; new 8-episode season kicks off in March.

The Expanding Star Wars Universe VFXWorld

Image Engine Shares ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ VFX Breakdown Reel

Leading visual effects studio's veteran ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ VFX team delivers 364 shots across the Disney+ Original ‘Star Wars’ series, ranging from the creation of full CG builds for ship landing shots to an epic Kenobi lightsaber battle against the Empire.

Going Rogue! Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Andor’ Trailer, Images, and New Release Date

The streamer returns to the Star Wars galaxy with new series takes place before the events of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, when the rebellion against the Empire begins;’ originally slated for an August debut, the highly anticipated 3-episode launch has been pushed to September.

Happy Star Wars Day! Headline News

Disney+ Drops Official ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Trailer and New Images

The streamer marks ‘Star Wars Day’ by more teasing of the highly anticipated series that begins 10 years after the saga of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith;’ mark your calendar for the May 27 premiere.