’Star Wars’ Visual Effects Workers Join IATSE for Collective Bargaining
A group of U.S. VFX workers engaged directly by Lucasfilm’s franchise productions has joined the union and will begin negotiations for a first contract.
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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.
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‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’: Lucasfilm Animation’s Most Challenging Show
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+.
Lucasfilm Releases ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Final Trailer
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.
Watch Clips from ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Animated Series
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.
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Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ Animated Series Trailer
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.
Watching ‘TRIGUN STAMPEDE’ and ‘TRIGUN STARGAZE’
Columnist Andrew Osmond looks at the continuing CG sci-fi action-adventure anime from the Orange studio streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer and Images
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.
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.
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.’
Lucasfilm Shares ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Trailer
The Jedi kids return to face off against Rek Minuu, a mischievous master droidsmith, and befriend shop owner Dotti and a trio of new droid companions: Beepers, Dozer, and Gigi. Debuts December 8 on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Teaser and Images
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.
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‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Begins Production, Rounds Out Cast
Directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Aaron Pierre, Simon Bird, Jamael Westman, Daniel Ings, and Amy Adams, the upcoming standalone sci-fi adventure from Lucasfilm hits theaters May 28, 2027.
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Disney+ Shares ‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – Pieces of the Past’ Trailer
4-part animated sequel from Lucasfilm stars Gaten Matarazzo, Bobby Moynihan, Michael Cusack, Dan Stevens, Ben Schwartz, Ashley Eckstein, and a special appearance by Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker; debuts September 19.
Over 100 Disney Titles Headed to WEBTOON App
The multi-year collaboration between Disney and WEBTOON Entertainment will include classic comic series, graphic novels, and all-new original webcomic series in vertical-scroll format from Disney, Marvel, 20th Century Studios, and Star Wars.
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‘Elio’ Directors Domee Shi and Madeline Sharafian to Present at VIEW 2025
2 of the Disney and Pixar film’s directors will be attending the conference and talk about their upcoming animated ‘cosmic misadventure’ that releases in theaters June 20; event runs October 12-17 in Turin, Italy.
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Phil Tippett Bringing ‘Star Wars’ to VIEW Conference 2025
The legendary director, animator and VFX supervisor will host ‘Stop Motion: Bring the Goods,’ presenting with Tom Gibbons, Mark Dubeau and Gary Mundell their work on ‘Star Wars’ projects; Marc Morissette will then join to give sneak peek at Tippett’s upcoming ‘Sentinel.’
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SAG-AFTRA Files Unfair Labor Practice Charges Against Epic Games
The actor’s union claims the studio failed to bargain over appropriate terms for its use of AI to recreate James Earl Jones’ voice for the recently released Darth Vader playable character in ‘Fortnite.’
Electronic Arts Lays Off Over 300 Employees, Cancels Next ‘Titanfall’ Game
After laying off 5% of its workforce last year and 6% in 2023, the major game company is cutting staff and stopping development work on the next installment of its ‘Titanfall’ franchise; cuts include staff on Respawn ‘Apex Legends’ and ‘Star Wars Jedi’ teams.
Lucasfilm’s ‘Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld’ to Debut on Fortnite
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.
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VFX Pioneer and Cinematographer Bruce Logan Passes at 78
Known for his work on ‘Star Wars’ and ‘2001: A Space Odyssey,’ the British creator passed away on April 10 in Los Angeles after a short illness.
Mysterious ‘Star Wars’ Series in Development
From ‘Lost’ showrunner Carlton Cuse and son Nick Cuse, the project will take place in a galaxy far, far away…and that’s all we know; ‘LEGO Star Wars’ sequel series also in the works.
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‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Season 3 Coming This Fall
The upcoming season of Lucasfilm’s preschool animated series follows the Jedi kids as they journey into the delightful world of droid care; will debut on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
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Disney+ Reveals ‘Maul - Shadow Lord’ Animated Series
The project will feature franchise regular Sam Witwer as Darth Maul and will take place ‘about a year’ after the Clone Wars.
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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.
