File it under the category of “What Could Have Been.” According to Pirates & Princesses (citing The Wrap), acclaimed animator Genndy Tartakovsky turned down a leadership role at Lucasfilm—presented by George Lucas himself. His decision paved the way for Dave Filoni to take creative control of a galaxy far, far away. Now, fans are wondering how Star Wars would look if Tartakovsky had accepted the offer.
Just as the Jedi had to vanish once the Emperor took power, it would seem that fans of Star Wars will need to wait for a better day as Iger takes control once more. So, here we are. There's no question that the last decade has been tumultuous for Star Wars...
In the penultimate episode of Andor, the tension continues to ramp. It's mostly setup, and I find myself wondering how all of the dangling plot threads are going to be dealt with - but then, perhaps they won't? Andor Episode 11 - Daughter of Ferrix My gut is...
For the first time, the situations in this episode seem a stretch too far. What saves it is acting, dialogue and presence. It's still a journey worth taking. This will be another review that contains spoilers. Read further at your own peril! Episode 10 ended up...
Beyond Kathleen Kennedy - Why is Star Wars So Mortally Wounded? Star Wars tries to survive on a fanbase that was divided, now may just be cut in half. Over the last few weeks I've been doing a lot of thinking about the divide in the Star Wars fanbase. Endless amounts...
If you want to know what's going on behind the scenes with major studios, the marketing and merchandising partners are often the first to find out. A toy industry expert and insider with more than three decades of experience at a Disney merchandising partner...
The latest animated Star Wars entry is so close to being brilliant. But like a loveable character losing their head in battle, so too does Star Wars when it retcons unnecessarily. Note: Tales of the Jedi is an anthology show following two narrative arcs, mostly...
The Empire is finally being portrayed in a gritty, realistic manner in the script of Andor. Though many Star Wars fans have already exited, Andor is worth a return. Note: As with previous episodes, this one can't be effectively discussed without spoilers....
One major source is reporting on the impending game over for Kathleen Kennedy at Lucasfilm. Meanwhile, the leaky studio seems to want you to believe otherwise. Star Wars fans who take a fancy to following the behind-the-scenes rumors of Lucasfilm have been left...
Andor is likely the best Star Wars series on Disney+. But is it too late for fans who have already turned away from the beleaguered franchise? Note: To the nature of this episode, it is impossible to discuss without going into spoilers. If you haven't watched...
Major Disney merchandising partners are joining together for a joint holiday push with Star Wars. Can their efforts lift a lagging franchise at retailers? We've been running a series of articles based on information provided to us via toy industry insiders and one...
Andor needed to make some moves in its narrative for its fifth episode. Did it go for it or are we still stuck in the mud of "adult" Star Wars pacing? Writing about Andor has so far been a fascinating, frustrating experience. Each week I'm frustrated by...
Continuing in a series of conversations with major toy industry insiders, we examine why G.I. Joe is gone from shelves and what it means for other brands. To read the first part in this series, click here. The following article is taken verbatim from three...