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The Mandalorian is Exactly What Star Wars Needed
Hello there, it’s been a long time. A lot has happened since we last talked about Star Wars. We had the release of Episode IX, and it wasn’t pretty. We also had the launch of Disney+, meaning we got to see the first live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. This is not a review of Mando, I’m sure one of my teammates will get to that eventually. This is just going to be a mini analysis of why Star Wars needs to lean into new territory instead of dwelling on the past. So, we need to go back to the beginning. Star Wars has always been special. The original trilogy…
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Disney Won’t Be Making STAR WARS Movies for Streaming Service
Disney is planning a lot of exclusive content for its streaming service, titled Disney+. Among the new projects are two original shows set in the Star Wars universe. One, titled The Mandalorian, follows a lone gunfighter after the events of Return of the Jedi. The other focuses on Cassian Andor, and it takes place before Rogue One. While Disney will be expanding the saga with new shows, there won’t be any exclusive movies. Disney CEO Bob Iger recently spoke with Barron’s, detailing Disney+ and its approach to original content. He explains that the studio won’t be making exclusive Star Wars movies for this platform; rather, they (and any other films…
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THE MANDALORIAN Casts Pedro Pascal and Gina Carano in Lead Roles
The Disney+ streaming service will be home to a lot of original shows, such as Star Wars series The Mandalorian. The show, overseen by Jon Favreau, takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi and follows a lone gunfighter in the galaxy. Now, casting has begun. As previously rumored, Pedro Pascal (Wonder Woman 1984) is set to lead The Mandalorian. Meanwhile, Gina Carano (Deadpool) has also signed on for a key role in the show. Further details on their characters are currently being kept under wraps. After cancelling the Boba Fett movie, Lucasfilm is shifting focus to The Mandalorian. The show has a star-studded slate of directors, such…
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Rumor: Bryce Dallas Howard and Taika Watiti to Appear in STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN
With recent news of Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World) and Taika Watiti (Thor: Ragnarok) set to direct episodes of Star Wars show The Mandalorian, we now have word that they are also set to appear in the series. This is coming from our friends at Discussing Film. They said that Watiti will be voicing a droid on the Disney Play series, and while no details have been given as of now, Howard will also have a role in the show. With directors already lined up, we should expect plenty of more news on The Mandalorian in the coming months. For more on The Mandalorian and everything Star Wars related, stay tuned. Source: Discussing Film
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STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN – Rumor for Casting, Details, and First Images
We have our first look at the new live-action Star Wars TV show! Jon Favreau released details on his Instagram account, which you can see below. The TV series has already attracted directors Dave Filoni, Taika Watiti, Bryce Dallas Howard, Deborah Chow, and Rick Famuyiwa. Filoni will kick the series off, and well deserved for him after leading the charge on Star Wars TV shows with Star Wars: Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars: Resistance. View this post on Instagram #starwars #TheMandalorian A post shared by Jon Favreau (@jonfavreau) on Oct 3, 2018 at 4:17pm PDT Kathleen Kennedy will serve as an executive producer alongside Filoni and Favreau, and…