Before the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney, George Lucas had reportedly created a large number of Star Wars scripts that would have taken the series in a much darker direction. In the lead-up to the purchase of Lucasfilm by Disney in 2012, fans could sense that...
“On the whole, we're a murderous race. According to Genesis, it took as few as four people to make the planet too crowded to stand, and the first murder was a fratricide. Genesis says that in a fit of jealous rage, the very first child born to mortal parents, Cain,...
The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It's an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us; it binds the galaxy together. - General Obi-Wan Kenobi Myths are a powerful storytelling form that serve an important purpose in any...
The King is Dead! Long Live the King! Note: This article is (mostly) satire. Star Wars Fans! I bring (glad?) tidings! Hearken unto me, and gather your dear ones near! I say unto you that on this day, the true holder of Star Wars knowledge - nay, the prototypical...
Lorn Conner has had enough. The man often called a living encyclopedia for Star Wars knowledge has seen all he needs to know that The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm, as currently constituted, have no ability to restore the franchise to its former glory. Opinions in...
So now we know. For some time now, Disney/Lucasfilm have been whistling past the graveyard, giving fans of Star Wars just enough hope to hang on, praying that somehow the sequel trilogy would be retconned (or at least written around.) A decision should've been made...
It's sad to see something fall so far that even the most ardent fans have abandoned all hope. The Mandalorian has finally done so. Well, I think it finally happened. The Mandalorian has finally lost me. I've been trying to hold out hope that somehow Favreau...
Lorn Conner sits down for an exclusive That Park Place video review of the latest Mandalorian episode. Is this more like Episode 2 or more like Episode 3? Or is it somewhere in between? ....or "I've got a bad feeling about this." This season of the Mandalorian...
The expanded universe of Star Wars was largely relegated to the archives of fiction when Disney bought Lucasfilm. But those archives hold some of the best storytelling you've never seen. In 1996, Lucas Licensing embarked on a multimedia project the likes of...
The second episode of the third season raises the bar in ways I didn't expect. Come along with me while we delve into the mythic imagery being explored, and where I think this all could lead. Star Wars has likely never been more damaged. It's clear...
After a second viewing, I've had a bit more time to simmer in the details of S3E1 of the Mandalorian - so what was my overall takeaway? For most of the last year, I've been both anticipating and dreading the return of The Mandalorian. By far my favorite...
The Future of Star Wars video by WDW Pro, featuring Echo Base Network and Lorn Conner, has created a flurry of discussion on line. Let's dive into one reader's awesome thoughts. Recent Rumors concerning the future of Star Wars and the potential return of Rey...