Disney has just announced that a new prequel series to Rogue One is in development with Lucasfilm. Diego Luna is set to reprise his role as Cassian Andor and the live-action series will air on Disney’s new Disney Plus digital streaming service.
Yak’s Top Ten: REBELS
Yak’s Top Ten is back for another round, taking us to Star Wars REBELS!
What figures do you want to see made in The Vintage Collection from REBELS? Post your TVC wishlist HERE.
You can also do the same thing for the 6″ scale line in The Black Series. Post your 6″ TBS wishlist right HERE.
Note: Wishlists may also be posted in the comments section of this article. You may post both a TVC and TBS list, but please do not post your wish lists in this comments section AND in the forums. And please indicate if you’re referring to TVC or TBS with each list.
Industrial Light & Magic Launches ILM TV
Industrial Light & Magic expanding its offering of best-in-class visual effects and animation services to include the streaming and episodic television market with a new division: ILM TV. The division will be based out of ILM’s new 47,000 square foot London studio and supported by the company’s global locations in San Francisco, Vancouver and Singapore.
The ILM TV team will be lead by Visual Effects Supervisors Hayden Jones and Jonathan Privett alongside Executive Producers, Louise Hussey and Stefan Drury. Previously, the team set up and oversaw DNEG’s television division; winning a BAFTA for Special, Visual and Graphic Effects for their work on BLACK MIRROR.
ILM TV’s first projects will be Lucasfilm’s eagerly anticipated live action series based in the Star Wars universe, THE MANDALORIAN, being developed by Jon Favreau and Superman prequel series KRYPTON, now in its second season, based on DC characters from Warner Horizon Scripted Television for SYFY.
For the full details, visit ILM.com
Update: 6″ Black Series Hoth Set Now Live
The 6″ Black Series Hoth Set is now available at Entertainment Earth, and DorksideToys
Update: Entertainment Earth has updated the listing for this set and it is now pre-sold out.
Amazon Deal: TVC Assault Tank – $48.50
Amazon is currently offering the Vintage Collection Imperial Assault Tank for only $48.50
Thanks to BR for the heads-up
Star Wars Celebration: Media Registration Now Open
Media registration is now open for Star Wars Celebration. Star Wars Celebration media applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM CST on February 22, 2019 unless we reach maximum capacity at an earlier date. We strongly recommend you apply early as once all media badges are allocated, no more will be released. There will be no onsite media registration at Star Wars Celebration.
For additional details head to StarWarsCelebration.com
Update: Reminder: 6″ Black Series Echo Base Set Online Tomorrow
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow (November 6), HasbroToyShop will be offering the exclusive 6″ Black Series Echo Base Set with Han Solo and Princess Leia.
Update: It looks like Entertainment Earth is going to be fulfilling orders for this as Hasbro’s product page now has the following update:
“Item will be available for pre-order* on Entertainment Earth starting on 11/6/18. See site for details.”
Thanks to Rogue 13 for the heads-up.
*Available for preorder at 12pm Eastern Time on Tues, Nov. 6 – shipping in December.
Rumor Report: Star Wars “Story In A Box” Update 2
You may have caught our previous rumor reports for this last month but it looks like In Demand Toys in the UK as posted the first images of the upcoming “story in a box” aka Galaxy of Adventures assortment from Hasbro. Each set includes a figure with acccessories and a mini comic. You can see the UPC and SKU info for the first 2 waves in our Master UPC/DPCI/SKU List.
Thanks to Matt for the heads-up.
New Hasbro Toy Shop Orders Arriving
Those who ordered the latest round of 6″ TBS figurs from Hasbrotoyshop should be on the lookout – orders placed this week are already arriving on doorsteps!
More 5 Below Finds
If you’re looking to build out your basic figure collection, swing by 5 Below as more Force Link figures and vehicles are hitting for $5 each. Justin found the above figures and the Resistance A-wing.