Fans of The Clone Wars can now finally have closure to the series as it has just been announced that the final “Lost Missions” will be debuting on Netflix starting March 7! No word is mentioned about a separate Blu-ray/DVD release. Head to StarWars.com for the full details.
USAToday has posted the first look at Kanan Jarrus from Star Wars Rebels. Described as a cowboy Jedi, Freddie Prinze Jr. lends is voice as leader of the main characters of the series. Click on through for an introduction and more behind the scenes of the making of Star Wars Rebels.
The official site has updated today with a feature showcasing six excellent propaganda/patriotic art posters. 2500 people from media outlets were sent a limited edition mailer featuring all six cards in order to spread the word of the Empire. Head on over to StarWars.com to check them out.
Movie Pilot has posted an exclusive introduction (via video) of a new astromech debuting in the Star Wars Rebels series. Pulling from the original R2-D2 concept art by Ralph McQuarrie, the utilitarian “Chopper” is described as being cantankerous, yet loyal and often completing his mission objectives on his own terms.
This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to take a pilgrimage to the Star Wars Mecca: George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour with the ranch manager, meet the legendary director, and then fly to LA and hang out with Mark Hamill at Nerdist Studios. Click on through for more details.
Today’s issue of Entertainment Weekly has listed Star Wars Rebels as part of their 2014 Preview feature and the accompanying photo shows a new image of The Inquisitor with a couple stormtroopers. Interestingly, it reveals that his unique lightsaber staff appears to have a couple modes where it can be used as more of a sword with the full [rotating] ring folding in half to serve as a traditional hand guard.
UPDATE: Article is now online.
Newsarama has posted an exclusive report that the story arc involving Darth Maul in The Clone Wars series will be concluded via a four-part limited edition comic book series titled: Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir this May.
It is a huge disappointment that these episodes won’t be completed in their intended animated form, but at least the story will finally get some closure.
Disney/Lucasfilm and Marvel Entertainment have just announced that the Star Wars comic and graphic novels will be returning to Marvel in an exclusive deal starting in 2015. Click on through for the complete press release.
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Yodasnews has alerted to us that Amazon is currently offering Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray for $59.99 with FREE SHIPPING.
StarWars.com has announced that December 18, 2015 is the official release date of Episode VII. Head on over for the full story.