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Star Wars' Next Movie Officially Has the Greatest Secret Weapon of the Disney Era
The first trailer for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu has been out for some time now, and it's simple to say that the reception to it was lukewarm. The Star Wars fandom is fickle and impossible to please, yet The Mandalorian and Grogu seems like it should be an easy win. It seems that many fans have not only forgotten about what a phenomenon The Mandalorian was, even Season 3, but also what made the show such a sensation among fans. No one saw Grogu coming when th
Jan 216 min read


Disney Land Is Officially Walking Back the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy Timeline
When it comes to iconic franchises, there are few as successful and expansive as Star Wars . From movies to games and even books, Star Wars has always been there. However, when Disney acquired the franchise, it grew into a whole new canon land with Galaxy's Edge. Unfortunately, the Sequel Trilogy hasn't been as widely accepted as the original trilogy. But the parks have recognized this as recent news from the Disney parks reveals that Disneyland will be shifting and expanding
Jan 143 min read


The Best Anime of 2025 Has More Hype Than Ever — & It Hasn’t Even Debuted Yet
Star Wars fans have had it pretty good over the past few years, with a whole host of hit titles such as The Book of Boba Fett , The Mandalorian , and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew opening up entire new avenues to be explored in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Even beyond live-action productions, animated series like Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy have broken entirely new ground in ways that more traditional films or shows likely never could. Now, the other breakout Star Wars animated
Oct 27, 20253 min read


Forgotten Star Wars Project Set 200 Years Before Phantom Menace Finally Gets Official Update
Star Wars: Eclipse , the controversial video game that has been stuck in development since 2021, has received an official update from its studio. The action-adventure game is being handled by Quantic Dream, the studio behind Detroit: Become Human . In a press release shared on Quantic Dream's official blog, Founder David Cage gave fans an encouraging update on the Star Wars project in a short, but sweet message: "Of course, development of Star Wars: Eclipse continues, and w
Oct 17, 20252 min read


Disney+'s Ahsoka Gets An Exciting Season 2 Update
Disney+’s popular Star Wars series, Andor, may have come to an end earlier this year, but another show is still going strong. Ahsoka,...
Oct 7, 20252 min read


The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Quietly Sets Up Nintendo's Answer to Star Wars
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is certain to be one of the biggest movies of next year, but what is even more significant is how this story...
Sep 23, 20256 min read


Iconic Star Wars Prop Sets an Eye-Watering Record at Auction
In the Star Wars universe, one of the most well-known symbols is the lightsaber. Now, a lucky bidder has taken home one of the iconic...
Sep 5, 20253 min read


1 Samurai Character Inspired These 3 Star Wars Heroes (& the Connection Goes Way Deeper Than Fans Realize)
George Lucas drew inspiration from countless sources when creating Star Wars , ranging from science fiction serials like Flash Gordon to...
Aug 8, 20254 min read


Kenneth Colley, Star Wars and Life of Brian Star, Dies at 87
Star Wars and Monty Python's Life of Brian star Kenneth Colley has passed away at the age of 87. Per Deadline , Colley passed away on...
Jul 3, 20252 min read


Mark Hamill Remembers When Carrie Fisher Told Him Three Powerful Words
Actress Carrie Fisher created a strong reputation for herself when it came to being outspoken. Star Wars co-star and onscreen brother,...
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Andor's Viewership Numbers Don't Tell the Whole Story About Its Success
With the response from critics and fans, Andor: A Star Wars Story is a massive hit, but the various viewership numbers for the show tell...
Jun 3, 20256 min read


The Battle of Mygeeto: Star Wars' Bloodiest Battle Explained
Star Wars: Episode III -- Revenge of the Sith turns 20 years old this year, marking two decades since audiences finally experienced the...
May 8, 20254 min read


'As Odd as That Might Sound': Star Wars' Jar Jar Binks Actor Reveals How He Handles 'Brutal' Fan Backlash
Jar Jar Binks may be one of the more polarizing characters in the Star Wars franchise. When the Gungan debuted in 1999’s Star Wars:...
Apr 21, 20253 min read


June 12 Star Wars Fans will love
Nearly 50 years ago, George Lucas’ first Star Wars movie was simply called Star Wars , and not Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope when it...
Apr 9, 20252 min read


Troubling and Frustrating': Kathleen Kennedy Opens Up On Star Wars Fan Scrutiny
In an interview with Deadline , Kennedy pushed back on the intense scrutiny, which has at times led to information getting out about...
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Daisy Ridley Set to Star in Virtual Reality Experience Based on Real-Life 'Trailblazer'
Per The Hollywood Reporter , Ridley will play the lead role and serve as executive producer when the project, titled Trailblazer, is...
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Star Wars' Ashley Eckstein Reunites With Clone Wars Writer for New Project
Longtime Star Wars alumni Ashley Eckstein and Henry Gilroy are teaming up for another big project. Per Collider, the Star Wars: The...
Oct 17, 20242 min read


THE ACOLYTE Star Jodie Turner-Smith Calls Out Disney For Not Doing More To Defend Cast From Online Abuse
Jodie Turner-Smith, who played Mother Aniseya in The Acolyte , has called out Disney for not doing enough to defend the cast -...
Oct 7, 20243 min read


Disney Sued for Using Peter Cushing's Likeness in Rogue One
Latests Your Nerd Side with Fonseca: Disney is being sued for using CGI to resurrect Peter Cushing for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story . The...
Sep 11, 20242 min read


James Earl Jones, Authoritative Actor and Voice of Darth Vader, Dies at 93
Latest Your Nerd Side Show with Fonseca: The honorary Oscar recipient and two-time Tony winner overcame a stutter to stand out in such...
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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