First of all this trailer is way better than I thought it was going to be. Paired with the Super Bowl Spot yesterday, these really give you a feel of what they're going for with Solo: A Star Wars Story. I really dig how this looks, the visuals & lived in Star Wars backdrops are awesome. That shot with the Star Destroyer in pursuit is one of the coolest shots I've seen. I would have that as a poster. The story it looks like they're trying to tell with the "kicked out if the academy" opening, seems like what we want from the film it seems not many wanted in the first place. Then hell, Donald Glover looks so perfect they should've just done a Lando film, & that gets me to what stands out the most for me... Where's Han? Did y'all see him? I've been saying that Alden Ehrenreich had some big shoes to fill. All in all I like to feel I'm pretty open minded. I also didn't want a Harrison Ford impression either. I was looking for at least a glimmer of Han though, I feel like so far I haven't seen it. Maybe it's because it's Han friggiin' Solo. The only character you could've chose I had seen more in my lifetime would be Luke Skywalker. Still, I wanted to see that glimmer of Han that I got from Chris Pine when he picked up the role of Kirk in the new Star Treks. I'll still be there Memorial Day ready to see it, & who knows by the end of all this I could really come around to this guy. He's got some convincing to do along the way is all. What did y'all think though? Am I wrong? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
At Last, A Trailer For "Solo: A Star Wars Story"
All truth be told, this year's Super Bowl has one reason to have me parked in front of it. Solo: A Star Wars Story. This thing had had a battle to get through, & in all honesty, I expected this to be a little longer. We all know Super Bowl time is pricey though, & this movie has a bit if uncertainty, to say the least. I didn't see anything in this trailer to worry me though. All in all, it looks like we're going to be hitting some familiar "Legends" spots. Looks like Han is trying to join the Empire. In those stories, that's how he meets Chewie. You get your first look at the Falcon, Woody Harrelson, & Donald Glover's pimp-Lando look. Everything looks great, except the big thing that's missing. You literally just get a glimpse of Alden Ehrenreich under heavy shadow. That's been a concern of mine in this one. Probably my biggest concern. Is this guy Han Solo? Everything that is in the trailer is totally on point though. How that unfolds into the whole picture. We'll see as this thing gets closer. What did y'all think though? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Yup, Can't Wait! Star Wars: Rebels Mid-Season Trailer
Oh man, oh man, oh man. It all comes down to this. Was that Darth Sidious? This looks every bit like the ending we were promised. Who joins Hera alive at the end of this season? I love this show! This is gonna be awesome. Are y'all excited for the end of the final Star Wars: Rebels season? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
John Williams To Finish What He Started In "Star Wars: Episode IX"
Awesome news on the Star Wars front for Episode IX, John Williams will be continuing what he started with A New Hope. Collider has just reported via Variety, he's now set to compose the score for Episode IX. This will have him complete the Skywalker saga throughout the decades that it's unfolded, having his fingerprint on every piece. The argument has already started on whether this makes Williams the most important piece of the whole saga or not. Really? What would Star Wars be if not for this iconic score? I'm happy he'll get to round these out. Whether or not you think he the most important part, there's no denying he's at least at the top of the list. What do y'all think though? Is there anyone who would think after 1-8 this is a bad idea? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Sneak Peak At The Worlds Of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
With the clock winding down on the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi here's a look at the different planets we'll be visiting & their real-world counterparts. After seeing this, I think I'm most excited for Canto Night, the casino planet. It seems unlike any other atmosphere we've encountered so far in the Star Wars universe. These on-location spots are breathtakingly beautiful. Between Ahch-to & Crait, I can't tell you which one is a more amazing sight. Probably have to go with Ahch-To, but Crait is still a real visual treat. I've never seen salt flats in person, this makes me think I'll have t remedy that. Anyway, what world are you most excited to travel to in less than a week? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
"Droid School" With Anthony Daniels
I'm so excited this is a real thing. According to this featurette, Anthony Daniels, C-3PO himself, taught a droid school of sorts. He used his mastery of the craft of being the perfect droid to help other actors learn the ways for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. He's like a droid Yoda. The best thing about this is it sounds like something I would totally make up as a joke. Yet here it is on video, Droid School. Does anyone else find this as hilarious as I do? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Rian Johnson Gives Some Huge, Small Details On His Upcoming Star Wars Trilogy
"New Characters, new places, let's start.. you know... let's start fresh." With those words to Collider, Rian Johnson has made his upcoming Star Wars trilogy even more intriguing. He also mentioned he will envision the whole of the trilogy, write & direct the first, & we'll have to see form there. My mind's racing as this news starts to narrow the possibilities of what we have coming once this thing gets underway. I'm still suspecting something Old Republic, but who knows? For that, matter how separated can we get? I know I had a hard time getting into Aftermath, & it's mainly because it's characters didn't have that big of a tether to any main Star Wars characters. However, that said, I'm glad I was able to get past that. I really enjoyed that trilogy of books as a whole. Proving it will get me eventually, if the stories good, but will that work on the whole. First impressions do mean a lot to most on the big screen, with second chances coming few & far between. I can't wait to hear more about this. Any ideas out there from y'all on what this could be? Old Republic, Bounty Hunters, or just something out the clear blue? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
While You're Relaxing This Sunday, Check Out The Rigorous Training It Took To Bring Us "Star Wars: The Last Jedi"
Three things really stood out to me in this training video from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. First, Daisey Ridley (Rey) sure did have to train harder than I thought one would to fight a rock. Second, Captain Phasma is finally going to get some action. And third, did you see the intensity in Adam Driver (Kylo Ren)? He's a beast! Dude was made for this role, slingin' around that medieval looking lightsaber like he's been doing it for years. This training does look pretty intense though. Towards the end of the video I found myself getting tired. In fact, screw crossfit, "Star Wars Battle Training" should be the new big thing in workouts. Probably could even get me into a gym with that. Anyway, what do y'all think? About the training & my new gym idea? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Daisey Ridley Is Done After Episode IX, But Does It Even Matter?
Apparently Rolling Stone was all over the future of the Star Wars galaxy. They've got Rey (Daisy Ridley) on acknowledging that after Episode IX she's done. She doesn't rule out maybe coming back in 30 years or so, but for now he seems pretty set on being done. Her services may not be needed however as J.J. Abrams confirmed he sees the Skywalker saga ending after Episode IX, saying the future is "in flux". Wow. Makes sense though, on both fronts. Thirty years apart for the future has seemed to work so well so far, why not try to repeat that success? I have a feeling this Episode IX, just like Return of the Jedi, will give us a nice wrap up to sit on for awhile. Plus, people are screaming for some Old Republic stuff. Personally, I'd even take some just pre-Phantom Menace stuff as well. Mace, Jango Fett, any young "insert-Jedi-here".... Nope, give Ahsoka a movie! Anyway, see? Skywalker can easily be an every thirty year thing. That's provided we don't get a definitive end in Episode IX.. We gotta factor in the fact that the family line might just end. What do y'all think though? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Science & Star Wars Does Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is the topic of this Science & Star Wars, & that's all it is, a topic. I love this show for the experiments it does in the realm of Star Wars. This one was more of a show of where we are in the field of A.I. right now. Don't get me wrong this is very informative, & it did have Anthony Daniels, C-3PO himself. It just seemed to lack the draw of the other episodes. It felt like a science lecture, but that's just the nature of this beast right now. Not to many ways to pull of A.I., & they pretty have been with the co-host for every episode so far. It was cool seeing how it worked, just not as engaging as usual. Still can't wait for more, just a little more hands on next time around. What did y'all think of this one? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Science & Star Wars - Boba Fett?!? Boba Fett?!?
If you've haven't watched an episode of Science & Star Wars yet, this is definitely the one to break that streak. They take on bounty hunter Boba Fett, & this is a must see. Guest Daniel Logan (Boba Fett - Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones) takes a couple shots at one of the closest things they could mock up to Mandalore armor. The attacks take place with an arsenal I wouldn't mind having, a laser pistol & an even more impressive hand held flamethrower. This was awesome, & when I saw the list of characters in the beginning, I realized this could keep going for awhile. I can't wait to see more of these. My only wish is that they created a store, so we could buy some of this cool stuff. Heh, IBM moves away from computers to switch focus to the Star Wars business. That would be one of the best announcements ever. They're proving to be really good at this. Anyway, love to know what y'all think of this awesome video. Put it in the comments, like, & share.
I Just Found A New Respect For The Crystal Foxes Of Star Wars: The Last Jedi
At first, obviously it was all about porgs, & the adorable space penguins that they are. Now however, it seems the animal attention of Star Wars: The Last Jedi has switched to the crystal foxes of Crait. They're called vulptices, or the singular vulptex. The crystals come from the evolution of eating the planet's surface. For me however, the total respect came with this video. It shows the crystal foxes throughout their development for the film. These are actual live action puppets mixed with CGI elements. Seeing the legit puppet just did something for me. I love actual puppetry, & think that this mix with CGI should be the norm. As opposed to full CGI characters with no real base, there's no comparison. I love realness you get from this mix even more so than just one or the other. This mix has created some amazing effects when used together. I can't wait to get a better look at these things in action now. What do y'all think though? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Take A Tour Of The International Space Station With "Science & Star Wars"
No big experiments this time around on Science & Star Wars, but that doesn't stop it from being one of my favorite episodes so far. This time around they're tackling space travel, making a great point that without space travel you have no Star Wars. It's literally in the name. First, they talk about all the advancements in space travel with different fuels & engines. Then comes the real treat, a tour of the International Space Station. I was actually so interested in this episode, I'm probably going to give it another watch after I write this. I'm blown away by all the things going on the ISS. So many advancements in all aspects of life have been made up there. Anyway, another really interesting episode, I hope they still have more up their sleeves. What do y'all think? Of this episode, or the series as a whole? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Big Star Wars Announcements TV Show & A Rian Johnson Written & Directed Trilogy
According to THR in a conference call on Thursday, Bob Iger has confirmed some amazing Star Wars tidbits. First, with a trilogy, first episode to be written & directed by Rian Johnson of the upcoming Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Then came the long awaited confirmation of a Star Wars universe live-action TV show. Available on the Disney streaming service set to pop off in 2019. The big question on everyone's minds? What are these going to be? Bounty Hunters? Old Republic? Rebellion? Resistance? First Order? Obi-Wan? Probably not. Lucasfilm elaborated that the trilogy "will introduce new characters from a corner of the galaxy that Star Wars lore has never explored." Sooo, Outer Rim? Who knows, I'm curious though. This sounds like what I was thinking about when Disney first bought Lucasfilm, & was talking about extending the universe. As for the TV show, it's going to happen is all I really found out about it. So, lord knows what it will be about, but I will go as far as say expect something big. This sounds like something they're really going to use to tent-pole this subscription service they're going for. I can't wait though, more Star Wars is always good news. What do y'all think though? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Science & Star Wars Cover Robotic Limbs!!
This was an awesome episode of Science & Star Wars! Ever since they've been evolving I've been so intrigued by the integration of humans & robotics in prosthetics. I even heard of this Easton LaChappelle kid when he was 14 & made his first prosthetic. I thought he was amazing. After seeing this I want to try out the block thing they try as well. I think this is so intriguing to me as my first thought goes to people who lose limbs, obviously, but then I can't help but start thinking the inevitable direction this will go. Upgrades. I can see people totally using robotics to "better" their performance. A bunch of actual Vaders out there by choice. Muscles never tire, bones that won't break easily, augmented strength, the possibilities will eventually be endless. Won't that be nuts? Anyway, the video. Video was amazing, I hope they keep coming. That could just be me, so what do y'all think about these so far? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Crash Course Feels Like An Old "The More You Know" Cartoon
This is a very different episode of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny. Like I said in the title, the whole thing felt like a like one of those old "The More You Know" cartoons. They would come on back when Saturday Morning Cartoons were still a thing. They'd try to teach morals, good habits, & just overall safety. This totally feels like one of the morals episodes. Was it good? I didn't really dig it, but I can't knock it at all because of what it is. This wasn't made for me, it was made for a way younger audience, & in all reality we need more stuff like this. I can't believe with so many people "screen parenting" that the messages that were contained on those screens when I was a child are missing now. It's sad really. Anyway, check this out. If you have kids let them watch it more importantly. Let's show a little support for this amazing effort at trying something I haven't seen in awhile. Other than in shows that are specifically for this purpose, & those are usually boring. I wanna know y'all's thoughts on this. Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Last Jedi Creature Creator Talk Porgs, Other Creatures Of Ahch-To & BB-8
Empire interviewed Neal Scanlon, Oscar-winning head of the Creature Workshop for Star Wars, & he talked about the creatures you've seen in the various previews for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. That being said, I'm obviously going to start this with some Porgs. Those adorable little space penguins that I already own so many versions of I can tell are marketing gold. His exact words involving the adorable inhabitants Achh-To, Luke's thinking place, was, "With Ahch-To, it felt like the only creatures that would ever exist on this island were those indigenous to it, where very few other species and DNA would have reached them." Going on describing their relation to the Caretakers, also shown below, "So they're an extrapolation from the porgs & have bird-like feet, but they're a further developed race." And ugly. Kinda strange something so cute just evolved into something so... not. Still staying on porgs he also mentions the porg shown with Chewie is actually a friend of the Wookie, & his color pattern is also very similar to the Mighty Chewbacca as well. So that little porg in the Falcon is not just there, he's Chewies new buddy, & I think that's amazing. I also might be a little jealous, I want a porg friend. It don't even have to match my color pattern. He talks a little about those totally sick Crystal Foxes mentioning that the do have crystalline fur, with theory that they've fed off the planet for so long they're taking on the characteristics of the planet's surface. The last part throws me a little off, & is becoming one of my only concerns on this film. With rumor BB-8 has a girlfriend, & we already know he has an evil counterpart, BB-9E, I'm a little worried how the awesome little droid is going to be used this time around. I guess I'm just worried it could come off a little silly, I'm talking Jar-Jar silly at that. Who knows it could work though. In regards to BB-8 he mentions a scene with him in disguise trying to evade being discovered by his new nemesis BB-9E. They've done these droid things in the comics & in the animated works. I think the biggest part that concerns me is even in the ones I've enjoyed, they're definitely not in a "favorites" category. That's my take, what's your thoughts on this revelation of creatures? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Newest "Star Wars: Forces Of Destiny" Gives Us A Spoiler For "Star Wars: Rebels"
So, the newest episode for Star Wars: Forces of Destiny dropped, & with it came a spoiler for Disney XD's Star Wars: Rebels. In this episode, which only exists for comedic purpose, the Ewoks are hungry & Leia isn't quite to fond of the idea of them eating Stormtroopers (Hence the name, An Imperial Feast). She sends Han & Chewie to get some rations & BAM! Rebels spoiler, Hera Syndulla makes it to the events after Return of the Jedi. So no matter the fate of the rest of the Star Wars: Rebels crew Hera makes it past season 4. My guess is she's one of few, I don't think a major amount of the Rebels crew are going to make it through to the credits of season 4. That's a-whole-nother show & a-whole-nother story though. This is about this episode, An Imperial Feast, which is, all in all, meh. It's a kid's show, so it's inevitable to have these throwaway comedic episodes. That said, it isn't bad, just not my cup of tea. I'm always looking for some advancement when it comes to my Star Wars though. What did y'all think? About this episode, the newest batch as a whole, & the revelation that Hera Syndulla makes it all the way to the fall of the Empire? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
"Solo: A Star Wars Story" Is Pretty Much ALL Ron Howard
We all pretty much know the complicated story behind the making of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Lord & Milller with weeks to wrap, got fired from a project that was described by one as resembling Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Now according to an article from ScreenRant, not much of that original Solo project exists. They report on the latest broadcast of Star Wars News Net's The Resistance Broadcast has an inside source that revealed that not only did Ron Howard reshoot "nearly all" of the film, for what could be in the ballpark of "twice the budget". Not sure the accuracy of the numbers but the estimate is at least 80% was reshot under the eye of Howard. That's crazy, considering the talk of how much usable footage Lord & Miller had left. If this is true that was all just talk, but even if it wasn't I'm sure the more Ron changed the more it clashed with the original material making the two different visions seeming more obvious. That would only lead to changing more. So in the long run this totally makes sense. It just makes me wonder why they didn't just put all this out there from the jump to get ahead of it. These numbers sound a little shocking, after they wind up being so contradictory to the original "damage control" statements when the film changed hands. I'm sure this will all get forgotten after we see the sure to be amazing trailer. Plus, I think this is actually great, one whole vision is what you need in any film. I feel better knowing this isn't going to be a patchwork of ideas. What do y'all think? Not only about this being mostly Ron's vision now, but also the whole Solo debacle so far? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
More Jyn Erso In Newest Episode Of "Star Wars: Forces Of Destiny"
I've liked a lot of these Star Wars: Forces of Destiny episodes, especially in this new season. This one falls on a middle ground for me though, for a couple of reasons. One it contains Jyn Erso, which while I liked for Rogue One, she's not the most likable character. It worked for the movie, as she was playing a role that would get redeemed by the end. Where as used as a normal character with others in the Star Wars universe she doesn't come off as one of the scoundrels like a Han or a Lando with their redeeming qualities, she comes off as just unlikable all around. The biggest contributor to this being just meh for me is this is a prime example of why these episodes should be longer. This scene has meaning beyond it's message. However, without context we don't know what all this is even for. It's stuff like that that made a lot of the first season episodes seem like they really had no standing in the grand scheme of the Star Wars universe. Getting a little more time here on both ends would give some significance to the plans they're running around with. But hey, if my biggest gripe is that it should be longer that's saying something for it. What did y'all think of this episode though? In fact what about the whole of season 2 so far? Put it in the comments, like, & share.