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Hanging Out at the Maul ANIMATIONWorld

Sam Witwer Talks 15 Years of Darth Maul

The actor reflects on finding a more lived-in Maul performance in a role that began with 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' and grew into Lucasfilm Animation’s most intimate look yet at the Sith Lord’s inner life.

Hanging Out at the Maul ANIMATIONWorld

‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’: Lucasfilm Animation’s Most Challenging Show

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:32pm

With painterly matte paintings, anamorphic lens simulations, stylized facial rigs, and a darker emotional approach to its title character, Dave Filoni’s new animated series pushed the studio’s cinematic ambitions further than ever before; now streaming on Disney+.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Releases ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:43pm

There are AT-ATs and Hutt Twins on the horizon as the New Republic fights to survive in Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

May the 4th Be With You Headline News

Watch Clips from ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Animated Series

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:42am

All-new show created by Dave Filoni, set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ debuts April 6 on Disney+ with two episodes rolling out weekly through May 4th.

May the 4th Be With You Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Animated Series Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Monday, March 16, 2026 at 11:41am

All-new animated series created by Dave Filoni, set after the events of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ debuts April 6 on Disney+ with two episodes rolling out weekly through May the 4th.

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer and Images

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 11:30am

We learn that it’s time for Grogu to strap in and save the snacks for after dinner; we’re one step closer to launch date for Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22.

Hanging Out at the Maul Headline News

Disney+ Shares ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Teaser Trailer, Premiere Date

The iconic horned villain returns in the new animated series, which features the voices of Sam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, and Wagner Moura; premieres April 6.

This is the Way Headline News

Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down as Lucasfilm President

Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to assume co-president roles; the longtime producer will maintain her roles on the upcoming ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘Star Wars: Starfighter.’

This is the Way… to Theaters Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Teaser and Images

By Dan Sarto | Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:08am

If this is ‘The Way,’ then we are a giant step closer to Jon Favreau’s new film, based on the hit Disney+ series 'The Mandalorian,' that blasts into theaters on May 22, 2026.

We Love Our Space Cowboys! Headline News

Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ to Debut on Fortnite

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 11:24am

New animated short anthology series sets in-game launch on May 2, 2 days prior to Disney+ premiere; first entirely ‘Star Wars’-themed Battle Royale Season also launching; from Dave Filoni, show focuses on 2 iconic villains from the galaxy’s criminal underbelly.

In a Familiar Galaxy Far Far Away Headline News

Lucasfilm Announces ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Theatrical Release

Directed by ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ helmer Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, the upcoming standalone ‘Star Wars’ universe adventure will debut in theaters May 28, 2027.

We Love Our Space Cowboys! Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ Trailer

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:20am

New animated short anthology series from Dave Filoni focuses on 2 iconic villains from the galaxy’s criminal underbelly, premiering May 4 on Disney+.

These Are Not the Gold Bars You’re Looking For VFXWorld

DNEG Gets the VFX ‘Credits’ on ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’

The leading VFX and animation studio delivered 150 shots across multiple episodes on the Lucasfilm series, working on destroyed cities, security droids, elephantine character Neel, and futuristic ‘gold’ currency.

Rey Returns! Headline News

George Nolfi to Pen Daisy Ridley ‘Star Wars’ Feature

‘The Borne Ultimatum’ writer replaces previous scribe Steven Knight; the untitled film follows the rebuilding of the New Jedi Order and the powers that rise to tear it down.

Ultraman Returns ANIMATIONWorld

‘Ultraman: Rising’: Achieving the Perfect Lens Flare and Ken Sato Hairdo

ILM VFX supervisor Hayden Jones reveals how his team merged anime styling with cutting-edge visuals including hand-drawn transitions and ‘Akira’-inspired lens flares to create a love letter to classic manga.

How Adversity Can Define Us ANIMATIONWorld

Of Love, Loss and Music: How Scot Stafford’s Daughter Influenced ‘Ultraman: Rising’s Score

The Emmy Award-winning composer shares for the first time how his daughter’s serious accident, in the middle of production, brought him even closer to his role as a parent while influencing his work writing music for a film with so many uncomfortable parallels about trying – and sometimes failing - to protect one’s family.

We Return to a Galaxy Far Far Away Headline News

Disney+ Shares ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Trailer, Poster

Lucasfilm’s live-action series, which follows the journey of four kids who make a discovery on their seemingly safe home planet before getting lost in a strange, dangerous galaxy, launches on December 3 with the first two episodes.

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.

Tis Dangerous in Space Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops First Trailer for ‘Skeleton Crew’

The latest all-new ‘Star Wars’ series, which follows four kids who make a discovery on their home planet and get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, hits Disney+ December 3.

Baby Kaiju Sounds ANIMATIONWorld

‘Ultraman: Rising’: Music for the Baby Monster in All of Us

Composer Scot Stafford talks about his highly collaborative experience providing the music for Shannon Tindle’s thrilling hit animated film about an egotistical baseball star turned superhero and reluctant parent to a young kaiju, now streaming on Netflix.

Tindle’s Ultraman Is Here! ANIMATIONWorld

Re-VIEW: ‘Ultraman: Rising’ - A Balance of Heart and Mind

Shannon Tindle’s new 3DCG feature combines breathtaking visual design with a heartfelt story that explores themes of family and identity through the journey of a young athlete, Ken Sato, struggling to balance his life as a baseball star and a giant superhero when suddenly faced with raising a baby kaiju.

Tindle’s Ultraman Is Here! ANIMATIONWorld

With ‘Ultraman: Rising,’ a Japanese Cultural Icon Reaches a New Audience

Writer/Director Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima talk about the many creative synergies that fueled their journey in bringing a venerable superhero - forced to care for a baby kaiju - to a new generation of viewers; film debuts today on Netflix.

Heading Down the Path of Vengeance Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’ Clip

By Dan Sarto | Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:37pm

The 2nd installment of the ‘Tales’ series journeys into the Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths set during different eras; debuts May 4 - ‘Star Wars Day.’

Shake It Up! Headline News

Disney Shakes Up Release Slate, Live-Action ‘Moana’ Delayed

The feature adaptation of the original animated feature has moved from June 27, 2025 to July 10, 2026, while the animated ‘Moana 2’ sequel will still premiere November 27, 2024; the anticipated ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ has been confirmed for a 2026 release.

Heading Down the Path of Vengeance Headline News

Disney+ Drops ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Empire’ Trailer

The 2nd installment of the ‘Tales’ series journeys into the Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths set during different eras; debuts May 4 - ‘Star Wars Day.’

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