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A New Post-Clone Wars Saga Begins in ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’

By Dan Sarto | Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 10:12am

Supervising director Brad Rau and head writer Jennifer Corbett discuss Lucasfilm’s newest animated ‘Star Wars’ series about a unique group of experimental clone soldiers, set in the aftermath of the Clone War, premiering today on Disney+.

Use the Force Headline News

‘PEN15’s Maya Erskine Joins 'Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Cast

The Hulu hit’s star and co-creator joins the already star-studded Lucasfilm production cast in an undisclosed supporting role as pre-production edges towards opening shoots.

Tatooine Tango Headline News

Disney+ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series Adds A-List Cast

Moses Ingram, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie have joined the show in mystery roles alongside Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars and Bonnie Piesse as Beru Lars.

Even Their Genes are Bad! Headline News

Lucasfilm Drops ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ Trailer

New original animated series kicks off with a 70-minute special Disney+ premiere on May 4; the new show stars an elite squad of experimental clones, introduced in the final season of ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars,’ who vary genetically from their brothers in the Clone Army… and they’re BAD.

Cancel Culture at Work? Headline News

Disney CEO Denies Political Leanings Following Gina Carano Firing

During annual shareholder call, CEO Bob Chapek maintains the media giant isn’t ‘left leaning or right leaning,’ but instead stands for the universal values of respect, decency, integrity, and inclusion.

Help Me Obi-Wan! Headline News

Indira Varma Joins ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series in Mystery Role

While whom the ‘Game of Thrones’ actress will play remains unknown, speculation points to Kenobi’s lover Satine Kryze, or ‘Clone Wars’ villain Asajj Ventress.

Cancel Culture at Work? Headline News

Gina Carano’s Firing From ‘The Mandalorian’ Was Far from Sudden

The controversial actress had previously been ousted from a ‘Mandalorian’ spinoff series following controversial social media posts and continued to post offensive views despite warnings from Lucasfilm.

Ta Ta For Now Headline News

‘The Mandalorian’ Star Gina Carano Dropped by Lucasfilm, UTA, and ID PR

The popular actress’ career may be kaput following the questionable decision to share a social media message comparing the treatment of Republicans in America to Jews in Nazi Germany.

Let the Games Begin Headline News

New Lucasfilm Games ‘Indiana Jones’ Title in the Works with Bethesda

The former LucasArts is collaborating with the leading game company’s MachineGames studio on an original story, the action-adventure franchise’s first videogame for modern consoles since 2003.

The Fett is Set! Headline News

‘The Book of Boba Fett’ Set as Standalone ‘The Mandalorian’ Spinoff

Showrunner Jon Favreau confirms the after-credits teaser from the Season 2 finale marks the beginning of a new series set in the same timeline, coming December 2021.

This is the Way Headline News

‘The Mandalorian’ Adds ‘Stop-Motion’ to Impressive Practical Effects Roster

‘Star Wars’ effects veteran Phil Tippett reveals the use of stop-mo animation for scrapwalkers in ‘The Believer’ episode of the hit Disney+ series.

Mando! Headline News

‘Star Wars’ New Series Roundup: Expanding ‘The Mandalorian’ Timeline

New Disney+ Original series ‘Rangers of the New Republic’ and ‘Ahsoka’ will take place within the timeline of Jon Favreau’s hit series starring.

10 + 10! Headline News

20 New Series Coming to Disney+ in ‘Next Few Years’

Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy reveals plans for 10 ‘Star Wars’ and 10 Marvel series to stream on Disney+ in the next few years, along with other enticing programming tidbits.

A Jedi Mystery Solved! Headline News

Why Ahsoka Tano Looks Different in ‘The Mandalorian’

Fans of the jedi’s character in ‘The Clone Wars’ animated series are puzzled at her shortened head-tails in the live-action series, but the change is for good reason.

Bye Bye Jeans Guy Headline News

Beloved ‘Jeans Guy’ of Tatooine Erased from ‘The Mandalorian’

The hit Disney+ series’ Chapter 12 background blunder, featuring half a crew member’s T-shirt and jeans, has been digitally scrubbed, and fans are disappointed.

Whoopsies! Headline News

New ‘Mandalorian’ Episode Brings Denim Jeans to Tatooine

A plainclothes crew member can be spotted in the background of ‘Chapter 12: The Siege’ of ‘The Mandalorian,’ and fans claim his pants are now canon.

His Voice Will Be Heard! Headline News

John Boyega Calls Out Disney for Pushing Aside Characters of Color

The actor experienced extreme online racial abuse and bullying because of his lead role of Finn in the recent ‘Star Wars’ films and claims Disney should have done something about it.

Technology Headline News

Innovative Virtual Production Helps The Third Floor Deliver Ambitious ‘The Mandalorian’ Visuals

By Dan Sarto | Monday, November 2, 2020 at 2:23pm

With Disney+’s long-awaited October 30th Season 2 premiere of Lucasfilm’s Emmy Award-winning ‘Star Wars’ series, Lucasfilm and ILM again team with the leading visualization company to create cinematic quality visuals on a tight TV series schedule; watch the phenomenal previs showreel!

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