Confirming a month old rumor by our friends at Kessel Run Transmissions, Lucasfilm and Disney officially announced a new Star Wars series “The Bad Batch” coming to Disney+ in 2021. For full details, check out StarWars.com.
Expect to see some new action figures to support this series as well.
Today officially marked the end of The Clone Wars and it did not disappoint and it exceeded expectations for most. When we were younger, we always wanted to know what happened during The Clone Wars as referenced by Obi-Wan Kenobi in A New Hope and now we have our definitive answer through amazing storytelling, visuals and music. The series came a long way in not only effects but in how fans received the show and in the end, cemented itself as an essential part of the Star Wars mythos.
Thank you Lucasfilm, George, Dave, Kathleen, the entire production crew and cast, and Disney+.
As we continue to adjust to the complex life changes and ripple effects of COVID-19, we are hoping that those who are able can make a donation to Rancho Obi-Wan on behalf of friend Ringo Davil (D. Martin Myatt). Rancho Obi-Wan is an independent, non-profit organization, established by Steve Sansweet, that offers tours and preserves many of the rare and obscure collectibles/memorabilia from our favorite franchise. Rancho Obi-Wan relies on contributions and donations for operability. The Star Wars fan base is large and generous and has already reached the goal originally set. Let’s continue this momentum in an effort to ensure that ROW is around for years to come.
Today is the official release day for the physical media versions of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. There are several different versions for collectors and cinephiles to purchase so check out StarWars.com for the run down on where to get yours.
“Star Wars: The High Republic, which has previously been referred to as “Project Luminous”, will be set in an era when the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order are at their zenith, about 200 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. This period on the Star Wars timeline will not overlap any of the filmed features or series currently planned for production, giving creators and partners a vast amount of room to tell Star Wars stories with new adventures and original characters.”
Head on over to StarWars.com for the full details.
The Clone Wars makes its return today with the new Season 7 episode “The Bad Batch” on Disney+. This episode is an exciting return to form with gorgeous animation and sound plus we get a finished look at Clone Force 99.
Now if we could only get Hasbro to commit to supporting this series again with action figures that continue their previously establish aesthetic.
Hasbro and Disney have officially come to an agreement which extends their current licensing contract for both Star Wars (and Marvel). The multi-year extension will allow them to continue producing products covering movie, TV and games. The full press release can be read here.
Disney and Lucasfilm has announced that beginning March 17, fans and collectors can enjoy Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in the comfort of their own homes. Head to StarWars.com to check out the different retailer exclusive releases and bonus features.
Witness the end of the groundbreaking series. The final season of StarWars: The Clone Wars starts streaming Feb. 21 on Dinsey+.
Season 1 of The Mandalorian has come to a close with the dramatic final episode: Redemption. Overall the first season was a rousing success and as become a favorite of new and old fans alike. Feel free to discuss all episodes of this season and where you think season 2 will be headed in Fall 2020.
Until then, I suggest re-familiarizing yourself with events of The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels which have story lines tied directly to the final episode.