tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69454092024-03-19T08:47:45.204+00:00Generation Star WarsMusings of a Star Wars fan who writes about film, TV and more in the geek galaxy!John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.comBlogger3006125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-25182483675312621032024-03-15T17:04:00.012+00:002024-03-16T11:25:12.722+00:00Doctor Who returns for Eurovision <div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMPZGncGYoCY48rLN-vOOD8EzyqQ6NIBAxsc_9stv1RA4YubeepxkjkPav8E5pzVNmwot8ZzK6dMl6R7gvblHLFE7srl36jPNg0YZePgcf-eajHK6I6Z5xDd-30a0SjSLjR9b0TUgtmGM_zb37mbAxYhCCkXrAjj4BmlBzGxHFsSUj0LMJqyQNg/s1600/doctor-who-ruby-sunday.png" />
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Doctor Who is set to make an explosive return in time for the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final on 11th May.
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Russell T Davies, showrunner says: <i>"At last, it’s my great delight to unleash a whole new season of the Doctor and Ruby’s adventures together. Monsters! Chases! Villains! Mysteries! And a terrifying secret that’s been spanning time and space for decades. Don’t miss a second!"</i>
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The TARDIS will make its global premiere around the Whoniverse and for those in the UK, for the first time ever, the Doctor will land with two episodes premiering on BBC iPlayer at 00:00 on Saturday, before arriving on BBC One later that day right before the Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final.
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Outside the UK, Doctor Who begins streaming on 10th May at 7pm ET on Disney+ where available, giving audiences a simultaneous global launch.
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A midnight launch in the UK has stirred up controversy among UK-based fans. I'll be off social media until I've watched the first two episodes in 4K UHD on BBC iPlayer.
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Doctor Who is produced by Bad Wolf with BBC Studios for the BBC and Disney Branded Television.
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Are you looking forward to the new season of Doctor Who on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and Disney+ outside the UK and Ireland? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-48437758717219643252024-03-14T15:00:00.001+00:002024-03-14T15:00:00.138+00:00Imperial March celebrates the Dark Side<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzLJ11J0xQkOTZzRwcADk5_XXGc6jHbLLURtEZkWmTkaxkodplAr9VVAauemDZgQPCi9OS5Lq8osLX3GjsbzOmgpcWtsQcE6cTGbvpVWVeHTfsYmlVQQfrt18eEY2-FytwteCZ7-lrv_EmvFrcbNnrNqsw4B00_uv__gJipCGc-CMLyic-83pGJg/s1600/darth-vader-imperial-march-star-wars.png" />
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Celebrate Imperial March and the march to May the 4th with Star Wars products inspired by the galaxy's most infamous villains!
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Our friends at Hasbro have sent over the latest reveals for Star Wars: The Black Series and Star Wars: The Vintage Collection!
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These reveals are part of Lucasfilm’s month-long product unveiling celebration kicking off today which will reveal new action figures, toys, collectables, apparel, accessories and more with a spotlight on the villains of the Star Wars galaxy.
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<b>STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER 3-PACK</b>
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(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $74.99 / Available: Spring 2024)
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STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER 3-pack, inspired by the characters’ appearances in the STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER video game. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order tells the story of Jedi Padawan Cal Kestis, one of the last Jedi, who must do whatever it takes to survive. The characters included in the pack include Cal Kestis (Inquisitor Vision), Second Sister Inquisitor and Purge Trooper. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 3 figures and 3 entertainment-inspired accessories including the Second Sister Inquisitor’s Lightsaber, Cal Kestis’ double-bladed Lightsaber and the Purge Trooper’s electrohammer.
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Available for pre-order 3/14 at 1pm ET exclusively at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/79D57AE1-6192-438C-B806-E5A8D255EEF6?&linkCode=ll2&tag=starwars-20&linkId=730f479a2811aa019f298d2c04f30367&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (affiliate link).
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<b>STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION CAPTAIN ENOCH & THRAWN’S NIGHT TROOPERS</b>
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(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $54.99 / Available: Summer 2024)
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Set after the fall of the Empire, Ahsoka follows former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION CAPTAIN ENOCH & THRAWN’S NIGHT TROOPERS figure pack inspired by the characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: AHSOKA. These figures feature premium detail, entertainment-inspired collector grade deco (including unique helmet and suit deco on all 4 figures) and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line. Includes 4 figures and 4 entertainment-inspired accessories including blasters.
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Available for pre-order 3/14 at 1pm ET at Hasbro Pulse, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/79D57AE1-6192-438C-B806-E5A8D255EEF6?&linkCode=ll2&tag=starwars-20&linkId=730f479a2811aa019f298d2c04f30367&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (affiliate link) and additional fan channel retailers. Also available at DisneyStore.com at a later date.
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<b>STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION DARTH VADER</b>
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(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2024)
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During the Galactic Civil War, Darth Vader set out to find the Rebel Alliance’s secret location and retrieve the schematics of the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the Death Star. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION DARTH VADER figure (VC #334) inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 4 entertainment-inspired accessories including 2 alternate hands and his signature red-bladed Lightsaber.
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Available for pre-order 3/14 at 1pm ET at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/79D57AE1-6192-438C-B806-E5A8D255EEF6?&linkCode=ll2&tag=starwars-20&linkId=730f479a2811aa019f298d2c04f30367&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (affiliate link), Hasbro Pulse, Entertainment Earth, and other major retailers.
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<b>STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION STORMTROOPER </b>
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(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Summer 2024)
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Donning sleek white armor, stormtroopers are elite shock troopers fanatically loyal to the Empire and impossible to sway from the Imperial cause. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION STORMTROOPER figure (VC #231) inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE. This figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and entertainment-inspired blaster accessory.
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Available for pre-order 3/14 at 1pm ET at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/79D57AE1-6192-438C-B806-E5A8D255EEF6?&linkCode=ll2&tag=starwars-20&linkId=730f479a2811aa019f298d2c04f30367&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (affiliate link), Hasbro Pulse, Entertainment Earth, and other major retailers.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-66644436483690939212024-03-13T16:33:00.001+00:002024-03-13T16:33:09.317+00:00Jennifer Lopez lost in space in Atlas<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XiXgUeJ5UF90XK3ZJSg3ImKQ7l4D-lLBHqryeFBxS_RETw4qr6BHfZoTisCqUlpq9ML37sp7xifqLI5sdkUQM3pjLDsjDKthLv7w5jNjP3QJozQhZ5aPVIqUunI_2eFNFkCkk51dOFmB4_x1GMNd9c-xrIGeuKYYqjPUF_0MXeNr-CZ0-kBnHw/s1600/atlas-jennifer-lopez.png" />
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Netflix has dropped an official teaser trailer for Atlas starring Jennifer Lopez (Out of Sight).
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Read the official synopsis:
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<i>"Atlas Shepherd (Jennifer Lopez), a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence, joins a mission to capture a renegade robot with whom she shares a mysterious past. But when plans go awry, her only hope of saving the future of humanity from AI is to trust it."</i>
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Atlas, the closest we've got to a live-action adaptation of Titanfall, premieres exclusively on Netflix on 24th May.
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Are you looking forward to Atlas on Netflix? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-84319028174931303112024-03-12T16:15:00.004+00:002024-03-12T17:03:26.924+00:00Gareth Edwards to helm new Jurassic World<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIDqUCQ9MhSIdAOMAR4EVt1PyutJO9e6uFnJqY5LFQp-bnxQqv9ZOO0LJrx4HAoiSbXdyd2wXgtPryNlaDmPzEsZplklAxKk__Q0PLey_UGboAMdyT_A3zI5bzkq14ZE2cI1ZzA7inkPZ2-HEli1Dc_M2_g8uk8fOoNWuUVGDcxXr-rCEtOAC4fw/s1600/t-rex-jurassic-park.png" />
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The next instalment in the Jurassic Park franchise is expected to be filmed this summer at Sky Studios Elstree with Gareth Edwards (The Creator) at the helm.
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Edwards is no stranger to blockbuster monster movies after directing Godzilla and Star Wars.
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<i>"Watching ‘Star Wars' as a child, I always assumed blockbuster filmmaking was just a distant dream for someone growing up in the UK. But then, as I watched the behind-the-scenes, I suddenly realized it was all filmed in a studio just outside of London. And that making ambitious commercial films is totally within the reach of British filmmakers,"</i> he said. <i>"When I finally got to make my first film ‘Monsters,' it was made in the true independent style - with a small cast and crew, a tiny budget and shot in just a few weeks. I learnt so much, so fast, and would definitely describe it was one of the most creative experiences I've ever had. Without that opportunity, I would never have been given ‘Godzilla,' ‘Star Wars' and ‘The Creator'… And now as we organize shooting the new ‘Jurassic Park' film in ‘a studio just outside London,' I hope we inspire other new filmmakers to shoot small but always dream big."</i>
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The upcoming sequel is executive produced by director Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park).
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Are you looking forward to Jurassic World 4? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-89892893583448159702024-03-11T15:45:00.003+00:002024-03-11T20:31:15.602+00:00X-Men '97 gets a release date on Disney+<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOA6IuHbgdv1jamHhPGU4tGLarId85PLY_LdXW4XuCG3lPShG5McTIqHdZLATbEwZWTfjAJCBG8Qja47fT_8WOqD2YVGbMqjMbkeac-qEK_Q_LFDvNwQMW6C3TpAr8TewpIwFbAaMYPnL3NAYO0InChwJhMUAtO0vIJISa4s0uWRB3xrJahIJWeA/s1600/x-men-97-release-date.png" />
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Marvel Studios has dropped a new official trailer and revealed the titles and release dates for Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 on Disney+.
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Read the official synopsis:
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<i>“X-Men’ 97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future."</i>
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The official episode titles and release dates for the first season of X-Men '97 are as follows:
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To Me, My X-Men – 20th March<br />
Mutant Liberation Begins – 20th March<br />
Fire Made Flesh – 27th March<br />
Motendo/Lifedeath, Pt. 1 – 3rd April<br />
Remember It – 10th April<br />
Lifedeath, Pt. 2 – 17th April<br />
Bright Eyes – 24th April<br />
Tolerance is Extinction, Pt. 1 – 1st May<br />
Tolerance is Extinction, Pt. 2 – 8th May<br />
Tolerance is Extinction, Pt. 3 – 15th May
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<i>"This is the first X-Men title produced by Marvel Studios,"</i> executive producer Brad Winderbaum, head of streaming, television and animation for Marvel Studios, said when announcing X-Men '97. <i>"What an amazing first step to reintroduce audiences to the X-Men with a look at one of the most pinnacle eras of the X-Men comics, which was the '90s. That iconic style that has its roots in Chris Claremont, and is celebrated in Jim Lee, and then again in The Animated Series."</i>
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The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler. Beau DeMayo serves as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura. Featuring music by The Newton Brothers, the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and DeMayo.
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The X-Men '97, an all-new series which features 10 episodes, begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ on 20th March.
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Are you looking forward to X-Men '97 on Disney+? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-44233514845176366732024-03-07T15:45:00.001+00:002024-03-07T17:25:59.696+00:00Fallout at SXSW<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw7ebpk79QtBRX40l66Ys54nP1jQc4brIOMx4poU3ramxmiqXuwhQH6wxfqJManGNu29EaNkTphn6Pp4RsqDIZdRx5v2U1PQ2uYZMEnEF10q4VEAOUrwaJNrjEPa4rtuLGAUiEJ6FfN52ezXHDzyloFSJYFYxIySZ7iHBWY6SiudE16FgTBZku-w/s1600/nuka-cola-fallout-poster.png" />
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A live-action adaptation of Fallout from the showrunners of Westworld, Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, is coming soon to Amazon Prime, and an official trailer dropped today ahead of South by Southwest (SXSW).
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Read the official synopsis:
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<i>"A nuclear war breaks out across Earth in the year 2077—an era of robots, hover cars, and a deep and abiding nostalgia for the America of the 1940s. After the incendiary mushroom clouds, the story flashes forward 219 years. How did humanity fair over those blighted two centuries? Lucy (played by Yellowjackets star Ella Purnell) has no clue. She has lived her entire life inside a subterranean vault, where every need and want has been satisfied while generations and generations await the day when it is safe to surface. When a crisis forces Lucy to venture above on a rescue mission, she finds that the planet above remains a hellscape crawling with giant insects, voracious mutant animal abominations, and a human population of sunbaked miscreants."</i>
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Fallout premieres exclusively on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/storefront?pvp=%2Fref%3Ddvm_crs_nav_uk_xs_s_d_disc_eg_al%3Fref_%3Dnav_cs_prime_video&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=primeinstantvideo-21&amp;linkId=9fa04c640e562853ea07748d36c8d9a9&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prime Video</a> (affiliate link) on 11th April.
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Are you looking forward to Fallout on Prime Video? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-9986510274374444982024-03-06T09:00:00.001+00:002024-03-06T09:00:00.291+00:00LEGO Star Wars 25-second film festival<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisIXxY6bVZsJyPNtpsG7z6xP3NssRXalF2rghchnIWgsu2LCh7b7ZmZu5h37KIeBrw-vG-NJac1AJT40oLkSyUv9SP5EFcLBwKw6sfWHcKzRshVdFVnSULUtAqmdj3StJ5wKdfxc0FlT_XJC8t109revH_EXpYsB-dsjE76BHx26IGc1mhWXpmhg/s1600/lego-star-wars-25-film-festival.png" />
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LEGO Star Wars celebrates 25 years and fans (myself included) can submit an entry into an exciting 25-second film festival.
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Our friends at LEGO sent over the details:
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This year is the 25th anniversary of LEGO® Star Wars™ (yes, it’s really been 25 years) and we’re going to spend it celebrating the fan community’s incredible creativity. We put out the sets, but it’s your imagination that makes LEGO Star Wars.
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How are we celebrating fan creativity?
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Introducing ‘The 25-Second Film Festival’.
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We want to invite fans across the galaxy, like you, to submit any film in any style – stop motion brick films, hand-drawn films, films made with CGI etc – as long as it’s 25-seconds long and represents LEGO Star Wars sets and Minifigures.
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Film-making masters are welcome, and creative padawans too; anyone with an idea is invited to bring it to life and submit. You can recreate your favourite StarWars moments, or forge a new one with the LEGO Star Wars characters, places and ships you treasure – whatever shows off your love for the galaxy.
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This is your blank canvas to tell your own LEGO Star Wars story, and The LEGO Group’s opportunity to celebrate the community’s creativity in the way it deserves to be celebrated.
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Never tell me the odds details...
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Submissions are open on <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qAFIPbDM99c&mid=24340&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-gb%2Fthemes%2Fstar-wars%2Flego-star-wars-anniversary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LEGO.com/LSW-25</a> between March 1st and April 22nd. We encourage you to read the rules before making your film, so you stand the best chance of creating something that’ll be accepted. Films that don’t meet the guidelines won’t pass moderation and won’t be featured in the festival.
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You’re invited to create something bespoke for the festival, or if you’ve got a previous creation that’d be a perfect fit, that’s welcome too.
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The 25-Second Film Festival then launches on May 4th. Films that are featured will appear on the official LEGO YouTube channel or <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qAFIPbDM99c&mid=24340&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-gb%2Fthemes%2Fstar-wars%2Flego-star-wars-anniversary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LEGO.com/LSW-25</a> between the May 4th and 25th.
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Whilst this isn’t a competition and there won’t be any winners, you’ll get access to exclusive digital rewards through LEGO Insiders just for submitting!
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So, what are we asking of you?
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We’d hugely appreciate you spreading the word about The 25-Second Film Festival to your audience or community!
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We’ve enclosed our launch film (warning: may cause popcorn cravings) to show how we’re kicking everything off and putting out the call for entries. Feel free to include it in your overage! On our anniversary page, you and fellow fans will find a series of 25-second films that we commissioned to get the ball rolling, made by a mix of studios, individual creators and AFOL filmmakers – all of whom are fans. They can be watched over at <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qAFIPbDM99c&mid=24340&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-gb%2Fthemes%2Fstar-wars%2Flego-star-wars-anniversary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LEGO.com/LSW-25</a> (you’ll find some still from these enclosed too though).
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And lastly, if you personally have an idea for a film, or something you made a while ago that’ll fit nicely into 25-seconds, we’d love for you to submit!
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Thank you, and may the Force be with you..."</i>
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Will you be submitting an entry to the LEGO Star Wars 25-second film festival? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-19390550167559586172024-03-04T06:30:00.007+00:002024-03-04T21:41:20.698+00:00Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWzrZmx9wc4i0wNqfH2lmXrO4Aa2YUV1eI8DULxCH_gt73bqtMz44zs8Z6fAw1TTZinSJcy8MxEJ90cju_pyEbBfwzdhgj8zzpCm0bJCpW_1FfJvDsEeGt2aeV0RBkKtuHvj1SUl1UEN1_MItsqM1ULvgXifG-RD1vz2D-JtNFzHT5i8ei9wxLw/s1600/star-wars-dark-forces.png" />
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Christmas 1995, my first Mac, a Performa 5200, introduced me to the rich video game tapestries weaved by LucasArts at the peak of its powers. Star Wars: Rebel Assault II: The Hidden Empire and Star Wars: Dark Forces were the first CD-ROM-based games I owned for Apple's personal computer platform.
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Star Wars: Dark Forces, the first Star Wars first-person shooter (FPS) video game, follows the adventures of Kyle Katarn as he steals the Death Star plans decades before Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
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Nightdive Studios and Lucasfilm Games are bringing Dark Forces to a new generation of gamers.
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<i>“Kyle Katarn really can do just about everything,”</i> Nightdive Studios’ Max Waine tells <a href="http://starwars.com" target="_blank">StarWars.com</a>, <i>“and while he's doing everything, he manages to generally stay very cool and calm. Stealing the plans for the Death Star? Yep. Defeating Boba Fett? Yep. Punching out kell dragons? Yep. He can do that. And that's just in Dark Forces.”</i>
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The game's titular Dark Troopers have appeared in live-action in The Mandalorian on Disney+.
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Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster is available now for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC.
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Are you playing Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-34147131206694825782024-02-25T14:19:00.004+00:002024-02-26T12:20:11.374+00:00Regal Robot's Wampa from Star Wars<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNTXdkw280dsqytEMhPwv3DMz7ygAgvoLX26an_f8Zgo83seiQVgTMKTPEf78DYl7eFllb19kJsQ2lRqghB_RL964TkzrWn3CXyPJsgkFWuhIonjAZlzbTovKY-DL-Ckpb7AmcVah5nzmTSCP8rHxzuaX8UhOURwgwnJb2F6TpsnvWv4N2HlN8A/s1600/regal-robot-wampa.png" />
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Regal Robot announced a limited edition Wampa puppet prop replica from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and it's selling fast.
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Read the press release from Regal Robot:
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<i>"Regal Robot’s WAMPA PROP REPLICA, the latest in their incredible Archive Collection will be available to order starting at Noon EST today! Learn more and order yours here: <a href="https://regalrobot.com/custom-star-wars-busts-statues/" target="_blank">https://regalrobot.com/custom-star-wars-busts-statues/</a>
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During the making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ some shots of the Wampa were made with a costumed actor, however, the dramatic first close-ups of the creature when it attacks Luke on his Tauntaun were actually achieved with a puppet crafted by legendary creature maker, Phil Tippett!
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Offered in two EXTREMELY LIMITED editions, the new resin and mixed media bust is a faithful recreation of that that puppet. Layered in details, Regal Robot’s amazing artists brought this to life using a highly detailed laser scan and extensive, hands-on research of the original prop artifact used in the film.
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Don’t miss your chance to bring home a piece of the archive with this unique prop replica!"</i>
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What do you think of Regal Robot's Wampa puppet prop replica? Were you lucky enough to pre-order? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-821597453448164112024-02-22T12:03:00.009+00:002024-02-28T16:34:28.701+00:00Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAGuPM4QvomE4pKD7WW5OtFnXYSKYz9an8qxOKQdRhb6QwAPX7C2tSvsXWEOSmVRIyV_TH_kU1GM07eYGXMTiDiV-3cybo3RIBrwyk4PBbobSP0wbyuIHHS7LflDrnfQflMIOPh0AVkYwYxc1MZy5TQQlgIBb2P-ReUSnav2hGgI27NnH1Dbe0Gg/s1600/star-wars-battlefront-classic-collection.png" />
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On Wednesday, Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games announced the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection during a Nintendo Direct.
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Featuring restored online play for up to 64 players, the classic bundle includes Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Battlefront II, originally developed by LucasArts, and will be available for Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 (PS4), PlayStation 5 (PS5) and PC on 14th March.
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Electronic Arts (EA) revived the Star Wars Battlefront franchise in 2015. However, it was marred by microtransaction controversy. Thanks to Aspyr, who recently released the excellent Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, gamers (myself included) can play these classic Star Wars video games unadulterated.
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Will you be playing the Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-66470666140985927552024-02-18T13:00:00.025+00:002024-02-18T13:00:00.277+00:00Masters of the Air<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikme8KKGe-xQgO4Y5fGdoRo-6Vlj8VGlscCBzjgjXajklvEaNfNTPLggTbs8jW-3hWjixekziZEJ6V0KSZqIPNoqXdCjwDlWuPXmA6mIURuIuGym-TFwjkoHQFNpCgEOCv3igSF6IQuyrO5p63ln_vRwcvqWN0rHz7tWTjEvrEpg0M7DbUm8hN6A/s1600/masters-of-the-air-review.png" />
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Apple TV+ is increasingly likened to HBO and not without merit. The Cupertino-based tech titan's streaming service is home to prestige television from For All Mankind to Silo.
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Masters of the Air is the latest series from executive producer Steven Spielberg (Jaws). It follows a group of World War II pilots. Unlike Spielberg's sci-fi classic Close Encounters of the Third Kind, these pilots aren't abducted by benevolent aliens and returned home decades later to a fanfare from legendary Hollywood composer John Williams (Star Wars).
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Nick Smith, our US-based stellar scribe, is on a break from monster hunting and takes to the skies.
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<b><i>Guest post by Nick Smith</i></b>
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After reminding us that war is hell in Band of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010), Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have bankrolled a new nine-part World War II miniseries called Masters of the Air. This time the story is set in Norfolkshire, where bombers set off on daring raids to destroy Nazi targets.
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With a reported average budget of $27 million per episode, you’d better believe this show looks grand and glossy, with fraught air combat sequences, painstaking attention to detail, and squadrons of proficient actors, including Austin Butler (who acted his blue suede shoes off in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis) and James Murray (Primeval). The greatest challenge, for the storytellers and the viewers, is to keep score of all the characters, with dozens sacrificing their lives in the line of duty.
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Part One is a slow burn with an ensemble of seemingly insipid non-entities. The ending is strangely low-key, a common issue in our era of binge TV (thanks to Netflix). Stick around for the second episode, though, and the show hits high gear. The characters become more engaging and their bravery is brought to light (they fly during the day instead of bombing at night, to make sure they only hit military sites). The insanity of war is highlighted, along with the skill required to operate gremlin-gummed analogue equipment, and the heart-breaking youth of the crewmen – one is called Babyface, to hammer the point home.
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By Part Four, we’re in ‘Allo ‘Allo territory with airmen hiding in occupied territory, aided by the Resistance. This allows writer John Orloff to bring wilful female characters into the show, while back in England more lives are lost and the ethical weight of war hangs heavy on the survivors.
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Based on a book by historian Donald L. Miller, Masters of the Air caught the flak of development hell in 2013. Six years later, Apple took the series from the reluctant grasp of HBO, which released the first two minis. In 2021 filming finally began, only to be stalled by a different kind of threat – the COVID kind. All this turbulence shows in some loose narrative rivets, but the effects are better than most recent CGI-heavy air battles (shame on you, Red Tails) and the central characters rise from a herd of pretty boys to engage the audience.
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Standouts include Lt. Harry Crosby, played by Irish actor Anthony Boyle; Lt. Curtis Biddick, portrayed by Barry Keoghan who is also from Ireland; and Lt. Roy Frank Claytor, played by Spielberg’s son Sawyer. The opening credits tease the appearance of Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who), who will undoubtedly bring a breath of fresh air to the show with his brash personality.
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The dogfights are tense and the cockpit action is thrilling, reminiscent of the Star Wars space battles they inspired. The in-flight entertainment is filmed using virtual production, with LED screens standing in for the unfriendly skies.
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Masters of the Air has a long way to go to match the grit and power of Band of Brothers. The new series looks too pristine, an issue with modern drama series. In the early episodes, the lack of strong female roles is a side effect of focusing on the B-17 boys. For another perspective on World War II heroism, I recommend Big Finish’s audio series ATA Girl. The 100th Group bombers were not the only aces in the war.
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Are you watching Masters of the Air on Apple TV+? Let me know in the comments below.
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<i>Nick Smith's new audiobook, Undead on Arrival, is available from <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Audible-Undead-on-Arrival/dp/B0CJ42Q8S5?crid=3152FSQKH7F8Z&keywords=undead+on+arrival+audiobook&qid=1701634723&sprefix=undead+on+arrival+audiobook%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-2&linkCode=ll1&tag=kindle-books-store-21&linkId=8417b6c0611706d6d4520567b0763a35&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> (affiliate link).</i>
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-59556942898263468722024-02-16T05:00:00.022+00:002024-03-11T16:39:41.348+00:00X-Men '97 coming to Disney+<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg83JDhwvrnoyQflGlCK8C6LpqsNLj6DS9QvimDnzQP8XOTEGXrjO9Q-1-0GCQxB6UncmNae92PCm7SSCHHsBMd0QYJ05_1L-tYV3hX8DQ1Mz7hBVblv-FXgpYMdzXgG_YuqnI6pKqjbyUBBqsmpZ_lmRckF11-02_NWMCm9wLj5kFJDzKW8YMkrg/s1600/x-men-97-disney-plus.png" />
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On Thursday, Marvel Studios dropped an official trailer for Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 on Disney+.
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Read the official synopsis:
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<i>“X-Men’ 97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future."</i>
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X-Men ’97 picks up after the events of X-Men: The Animated Series’ finale, 1997’s “Graduation Day,” which saw an injured Charles Xavier leave his team of mutants behind to recover in outer space in the care of Lilandra among the Shi’ar Empire.
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There’s a Colossus vintage action figure Easter egg at the start of the trailer. And now I want to collect the X-Men ‘97 action figures from Hasbro Pulse!
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The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler. Beau DeMayo serves as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley and Emi Yonemura. Featuring music by The Newton Brothers, the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and DeMayo.
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In my teens, I sought solace in the mutant tragedy of the X-Men. They became a metaphor for disability, something I was struggling with in the wake of a life-changing childhood trauma in primary school, and I wanted to be Cyclops. How I envied actor James Marsden (Westworld) as Cyclops in director Bryan Singer's X-Men (2000) that foreshadowed a resurgence in superhero movies and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
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Following the X-Men '97 revival, I hope Marvel Animation (in conjunction with Sony) reboots Spider-Man: The Animated Series next!
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The X-Men '97, an all-new series which features 10 episodes, begins streaming exclusively on Disney+ on 20th March.
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Are you looking forward to X-Men '97 on Disney+? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-8184548119475435482024-02-15T10:00:00.000+00:002024-02-15T10:00:00.140+00:00Disney x Epic Games<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKM24YF42pjORZ6AgXRIXvaA_JieluEhFWP6BGFApPXFlzgj0uHzI-7IFVaDsfAMrJ1WQi9sTbptmhh_0pbM3Yp8TETGthXVvyah2KuiUledZ9iD4cSgbJOgddS1CF6LaxbKQAqMGMsUbkrqAXCThp4Jwx8aiw1NEAxb1CaP31T50mFAYoC4wuvQ/s1600/disney-epic-games-fortnite.png" />
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The Walt Disney Company is investing $1.5 billion in Epic Games.
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<i>“Our exciting new relationship with Epic Games will bring together Disney’s beloved brands and franchises with the hugely popular Fortnite in a transformational new games and entertainment universe,”</i> said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. <i>“This marks Disney’s biggest entry ever into the world of games and offers significant opportunities for growth and expansion. We can’t wait for fans to experience the Disney stories and worlds they love in groundbreaking new ways.”</i>
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The House of Mouse has a storied history with the maker of Fortnite. Epic Games worked with Lucasfilm on real-time visual effects rendering for the Star Wars live-action spin-off series on Disney+.
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<i>“Disney was one of the first companies to believe in the potential of bringing their worlds together with ours in Fortnite, and they use Unreal Engine across their portfolio,”</i> said Tim Sweeney, CEO and Founder, Epic Games. <i>“Now we’re collaborating on something entirely new to build a persistent, open and interoperable ecosystem that will bring together the Disney and Fortnite communities.”</i>
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What do you think about Disney buying an equity stake in Epic Games and creating an entertainment universe for Fortnite? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-28059312339828281522024-02-13T15:18:00.003+00:002024-02-13T16:06:40.051+00:00Stranger things in Damsel<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFg-RdYXVy1DR7gF9AP7kI-yf0ZGrxWSEU87LkI2ABMvjIsdCXJxD1DhDQvqtOTVR5XMmyUKuGbQuPV0UiEA-VKI_WoXX4NoQGdX5_bDwNDRF6KTz25NbO05vLhBFCUe6quycZMuslpsXAPFyABaHr5ccR60xSD8o0LIs5LHgfyG8LcjuR-LZvng/s1600/damsel-netflix.png" />
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Netflix has released an official trailer for Damsel.
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Read the official synopsis:
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<i>"A dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, she must rely on her wits and will to survive."</i>
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Starring Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) as the titular damsel, it evokes childhood memories of Disney's dark fantasy film Dragonslayer.
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<i>“She’s a damsel who doesn’t need to be saved,”</i> Brown told Netflix. <i>“She saves herself in many ways. It subverts what you expect: You’re expecting the prince to turn around and save her, and… no. Don’t wait for the prince.”</i>
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Speaking with Total Film, Oscar-nominated director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo said Brown was able to convey the emotion they needed for the movie, calling her “exceptional.” The filmmaker added, <i>“She understood that this needed to be an extreme survival experience. And in order to make that believable, you have to convey suffering and pain.”</i>
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Damsel debuts exclusively on Netflix on 8th March.
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Are you looking forward to Damsel on Netflix? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-6576167989933274202024-02-12T13:42:00.003+00:002024-02-12T17:49:29.069+00:00Deadpool & Wolverine teaser at Super Bowl<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbxx3M1gmSTw_uegv_stYyRwhyuCSPELaUFM5zeB0ZRiOwDw1TPJdMmzWfDBygzqiOp1Ysci7-Q0nss-Zt0hcotf4sFiqzYw1hpcmoMCcIsbpnam22IktD2qpGaRehF0pUh9IAiU_6MCT9JzETQampUt2Yvpwb1tF8biRFAmilKou-L6jB5zXlrA/s1600/deadpool-wolverine-super-bowl.png" />
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On Sunday, Marvel Studios dropped a teaser trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine during the Super Bowl.
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<i>"Everyone deserves a happy ending."</i>
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Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) finally arrives in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with knowing winks, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and teasing Avengers: Secret Wars this July.
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Are you looking forward to Deadpool & Wolverine? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-67719018729828726072024-02-11T09:00:00.098+00:002024-02-11T09:00:00.288+00:00The Phantom Menace returns for Star Wars Day<div style="text-align: justify;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJTQKHfkrYS20IPqX4SU_h3czOi6z4eusExa-z6d2EHTJM6GyRoowFOgg2-aPt937axoWq9-_h4XQCqcecaPiR8PUSD2wmRsE47BY0Vi4top3CUCb1TsRZoomXVGsHJ8xXwqSpORTgcnwic0U66rYnja5no5h-CdwuMoXg53ZuGfhUTcLExO3wg/s16000/star-wars-the-phantom-menace-25.png" />
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Empire magazine exclusively announced Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is returning to cinemas for its 25th anniversary on 3rd May.
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In 1999, anticipation for the first instalment in George Lucas' prequel trilogy was fever pitch and its coverage saturated mainstream media.
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Before the release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Hasbro interviewed me for a multimedia role and I saw some of the upcoming toys. I anxiously waited for QuickTime trailers to drop online - blocking my parents' landline - as I coded my first website and listened to John Williams' soundtrack on an import CD (remember CDNow?). As with the original Star Wars soundtrack, a major spoiler was contained in a track title: Qui-Gon's Noble End left little to the imagination.
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Eventually, I saw Star Wars: The Phantom Menace six times at the Odeon Exeter. Podracing and the climactic duel between Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Darth Maul (Ray Park) pulled me back for more. And there were Pepsi cups to collect.
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Stay tuned for further coverage of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’s 25th anniversary.
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Are you looking forward to seeing Star Wars: The Phantom Menace on Star Wars Day? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-985813438634082272024-02-09T21:00:00.003+00:002024-02-09T21:00:34.975+00:00Future Predator movie Badlands<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWlsbolXWbtbr6GmCEON4985hklufQp8B_wAOF-tfciGvUy09LSN7DxNvbQtiI8qxC78L9lzVGSZx6decN75jgJrEb2hoqgOGZXZFCvoIJDKARNAfx-AwNMkdUX8nr-mxBqgh9DxKVb1WE2hqZ9FEOGf1AieyoIRdaKrMXKuWB-vudUY64G1umQ/s1600/predator-badlands.png" />
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According to <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/new-predator-movie-badlands-1235820958/" target="_blank">The Hollywood Reporter</a> (THR), director Dan Trachtenberg (10 Cloverfield Lane) is following up his Emmy-nominated Predator prequel <a href="https://www.generationstarwars.com/2022/08/prey.html" target="_blank">Prey</a>, which both Nick Smith and I loved, with Badlands.
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Little is known about the Predator movie, but Badlands will be set in the future and, like Prey, will feature a female protagonist.
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Are you looking forward to Badlands? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-17261369055084964482024-02-08T12:23:00.010+00:002024-02-08T16:47:13.251+00:00Hasbro announces Ahsoka E-wing<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYV8mSmUmcgRGKlLCtvLJpqFW5KEkJuQ0CDOtc2_3b6osJVHPDz4AqLPAAazCvLJgoGQiX3U47vg_F6xzTZH9f-wMs3bXRVO3PKY0YsZRZ3-9YnPUtbZP-2fODczkdUkEYgCXvxRjI31wWWtL_AQobTih6kkxtWmgrJ2u8Mlk5HnjwVIuKFuFboQ/s1600/hasbro-ahsoka-e-wing.png" />
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Our friends at Hasbro have sent over details on the new Star Wars: The Vintage Collection New Republic E-wing and KE4-N4. A surprise drop following the Star Wars fanstream.
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<b>STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION NEW REPUBLIC E-WING & KE4-N4</b>
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(HASBRO | Ages 4 years & up | Approx. Retail Price: $99.99 | Available: Fall 2024)
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The E-wing is a new advanced combat vessel introduced as part of the New Republic fleet in the years after the Empire’s fall. Astromech droid KE4-N4 served alongside New Republic E-wing pilot Lieutenant Callahan on Lothal. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION REPUBLIC E-WING & KE4-N4 inspired by the ship’s and characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: AHSOKA. This vehicle and figure set features premium detail and design, with folding landing gear, a sliding canopy, and cargo storage, and includes a highly articulated carded KE4-N4 figure. With packaging inspired by the original Kenner packaging and branding. Includes vehicle and figure.
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Available for pre-order 2/7 at 1pm ET exclusively at Hasbro Pulse and available at Disney Stores & Parks this fall. Pre-orders at Hasbro Pulse close 3/5 at 11:59pm ET.
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The E-wing looks fantastic and KE4-N4 is an homage to the vintage R2-D2 action figure (my first Star Wars toy). New Republic pilot Lieutenant Callahan will be released later.
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Are you excited about the E-wing? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-71892928385498255552024-02-07T12:24:00.014+00:002024-02-07T21:23:01.594+00:00Hasbro celebrates Transformers 40th anniversary <div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQQoKJqBw2d4WEAOoijP7ZaCXBor2l-2U1-XnT9dm26wlwunRd_YLBykmFKEnC3ybkiFkPvYN08OKVqalBdkAPh4rrNSkBKY5bkb-5_5gboSOigUyzp0DWAs2dMZtH0kFJThHwit6EVf3YcwsEoxBNwa1obNXyglx4dWSPWI6J2A_v0sG1cSBO5w/s1600/hasbro-transformers-40th.png" />
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On Tuesday, Hasbro announced its plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Transformers.
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<i>"For 40 years, the TRANSFORMERS franchise has continuously adapted and redefined itself, culminating in one legacy across generations through innovative products, captivating entertainment, inspiring licensed partnerships, and engaging publishing projects."</i>
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Highlights include 40th anniversary toys from Hasbro, the Generation 1 (G1) soundtrack on vinyl and digital with additional music, trading cards from Dynamite, new products from Funko, Robosen, Super7 and more.
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<i>"Beloved since its inception in 1984, TRANSFORMERS has evolved from an innovative toy line into a powerhouse franchise embraced by millions of fans around the world,”</i> said Alyse D’Antuono, Vice President, Global Franchise Strategy & Management, Action Brands, Hasbro. <i>“The past four decades continuously delivered a ... More Than Meets The Eye experience for fans by introducing new toys and games, as well as thrilling storytelling in animated shows, comics, blockbuster films and much more. As we build the next chapter in the TRANSFORMERS universe, we look forward to celebrating one legacy for another 40 years.”</i>
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Hasbro Pulse recently revealed the next Transformers HasLab of powerful proportions. Transformers: Legacy Robots in Disguise 2001 Omega Prime, which needs 10,000 backers by 15th March to go into production.
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<i>"When you have a franchise that goes 40 years in this business, it's pretty remarkable,"</i> said TRANSFORMERS voice-over talent and original voice of Megatron, Frank Welker, <i>"to watch the franchise just build and build and build it is amazing to watch."</i> Added fellow voice cast member and original voice of Optimus Prime, Peter Cullen, <i>"I've always had the feeling this was going to go a long time."</i>
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As longtime readers know, I've been a fan of the Transformers since 1984. The war between the heroic Autobots and evil Decepticons captured my childhood imagination in the pages of Marvel UK's comic. One of my favourite Transformers, Shockwave, was never officially released in the UK. However, I had Galactic Man, which was licensed by Tandy from ToyCo. So, I'm looking forward to pre-ordering Shockwave based on an iconic Marvel Comics cover.
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How are you celebrating the 40th anniversary of Transformers? Are you backing the Transformers HasLab? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-54014791403487548462024-02-04T14:57:00.002+00:002024-02-04T15:51:44.395+00:00Carl Weathers, Predator and Star Wars actor, dies<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhLsY7_BWCGb68ksEf8hpIG9bG6BLb3LQEacw3Z3Y18xSvfm7BAldN2oxLBYsb05ExJ_DP15qArdiKi6KTX_daalIw6SAgoPIGnIkxT0A0J2wK9N2EQRyrZR10OagWSJ_6D0msheGduY9qVbHSbd9pCZgKACYcBXHk-7gxtvS5Plte-mXQAy43gw/s1600/carl-weathers-predator.png" />
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Carl Weathers, whose credits include fan-favourite roles in Rocky, Predator, The Mandalorian and more, has passed away aged 76.
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<i>“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,”</i> said his family in a statement. <i>“Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”</i>
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Sylvester Stallone (Rocky) described Weathers as an integral part of his life. <i>“Carl Weathers was such an integral part of my life, my success … I give him incredible credit,”</i> he said. <i>“When he walked into that room and I saw him for the first time, I saw greatness but I didn’t realise how great. I never could have accomplished what we did with Rocky without him. He was absolutely brilliant. Rest in power and keep punching.”</i>
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In a statement, Arnold Schwarzenegger (Predator) wrote: <i>“Carl Weathers will always be a legend. An extraordinary athlete, a fantastic actor, and a great person. We couldn’t have made Predator without him. And we certainly wouldn’t have had such a wonderful time making it. Every minute with him — on set and off — was pure joy. He was the type of friend who pushes you to be your best just to keep up with him. I’ll miss him, and my thoughts are with his family.”</i>
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Weathers leaves behind a lasting legacy on the big and small screen. This is the way.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-48450010003235902582024-02-02T16:45:00.010+00:002024-02-02T23:06:24.645+00:00To boldly go with Apple Vision Pro<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJk17BTelCmxsF1hdleYI2DvOmmkFpWMfebdemHr6kWAGvmc5oMoykUHG16u7kHqlDFZN5ZpNKR5nWz5H7JWkUfwBIc-NobVg38NTlHiin53k6reDgd0DK5LGxc9f_edv2eLY3Mx88WI4BPxsLCIStRSZdCy9bG0OB3oGlRYHzkdk2MoXQuBrMAA/s1600/star-trek-apple-vision-pro.png" />
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Apple Vision Pro is launched today in the US, and Star Trek fans (myself included) will soon be able to explore Gene Roddenberry's beloved sci-fi franchise with an exclusive spatial app.
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In conjunction with OTOY Paramount Game Studios, the Roddenberry Archive spans the entire franchise.
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<i>"Through our multi-decade collaboration with OTOY, we have been working to push the frontiers of immersive technology to fulfill my father's legacy, creative intent, and ideas,"</i> Rod Roddenberry, President of Roddenberry Entertainment, said in a statement to <a href="https://deadline.com/2024/02/star-trek-spatial-experience-apple-vision-pro-1235811293/" target="_blank">Deadline</a>, <i>"in ways that can be experienced today and by generations yet to come."</i>
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<i>"This release also fulfills one of my mother's greatest wishes,"</i> he said. <i>"She recorded her phenoms in 2008 before her passing, to have her voice live on in posterity."</i>
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Majel Barrett-Roddenberry recorded the voice of the ship's computer in Star Trek, foreshadowing Alexa and Siri voice assistants.
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<i>"It is deeply moving for me to be able to have her voice now narrate portions of the archive,"</i> he continued.
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Stay tuned for Nick Smith's hands-on with Apple Vision Pro, the Cupertino-based tech titan's spatial computing platform, at his local Apple Store.
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Which Star Trek series or movie would you like to explore? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-61030358960587622662024-02-01T10:00:00.000+00:002024-02-01T10:00:00.135+00:0025 years of LEGO Star Wars<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIg6DLJXCFOuEzxfz6pV-kdZfQgqjHGieYcik6mx5ksxu7BDbD62TA9rLzQ18yl9GTjla0CawC3q49qPUOFTG1gml1zAqzxWL0TsXGk8SxiPJmj_uN4cemi7LtxhfFU8xJw96n_e3pBwmYJ4Xke_e1fQmpfOrzR-QosxDG6H_mCtTWY5jyn5m4w/s1600/25-years-of-lego-star-wars.png" />
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and LEGO Star Wars.
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<i>“The LEGO Star Wars collaboration has enjoyed a most impressive 25 years with products, video games, animated content, big builds, merchandise, and more! We want to celebrate all those years and milestones with everyone who helped us get here, but especially with the fan community as we would never be where we are today without their creativity and passion,”</i> says Mike Ilacqua, Head of Product at the LEGO Group.
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To start things off, LEGO announced five new sets at the Nuremberg Toy Fair. This includes R2-D2, Millennium Falcon, Invisible Hand, Tantive IV and Boarding the Tantive IV diorama released on 1st March.
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<i>“It’s been 25 years of true fun combining Lucasfilm’s expansive Star Wars galaxy with the ingenuity of the LEGO Group, offering fans exciting ways to recreate their favorite scenes, vehicles and characters from our stories,”</i> said Paul Southern, Senior Vice President, Lucasfilm Franchise and Licensing, Disney Experiences. <i>“With the enthusiasm of our fans to engage with the Star Wars galaxy and express creativity through building, we look forward to continuing the legacy of fun for decades to come.”</i>
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Throughout 2024, the LEGO Star Wars team plans to celebrate with fans (myself included) front and centre of it all.
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Discover LEGO Star Wars on LEGO <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qAFIPbDM99c&mid=46079&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-au%2Fthemes%2Fstar-wars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AU</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qAFIPbDM99c&mid=36166&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-ca%2Fthemes%2Fstar-wars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CA</a>, <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qAFIPbDM99c&mid=24340&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-gb%2Fthemes%2Fstar-wars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UK</a> and <a href="https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=qAFIPbDM99c&mid=13923&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lego.com%2Fen-us%2Fthemes%2Fstar-wars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">US</a> (affiliate links).
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What are your favourite LEGO Star Wars sets from the past 25 years? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-61325984808974721762024-01-30T07:00:00.003+00:002024-01-30T17:16:56.349+00:00Rogue Trooper first look<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguc4C9JL-TuTYr9XZ20owv5aWtD2EJG_aencc7tJsKqcPVJCLSaQg383wIB-5ZkuufeiY94twrjhCpEvFErSDG64_JYKXvqb_srI6EXkxjwcuAelydz9NtXk7fWJK6evPQ_pMr92t6BLjlSzJShyphenhyphenexvL21IfPiddnTkToICVdAs3yFBx8YiWak1A/s1600/rogue-trooper-movie.png" />
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Director Duncan Jones (Moon) has shared a teaser image from his upcoming animated adaptation of Rogue Trooper. The Unreal Engine 5 feature film stars Aneurin Barnard (Doctor Who) as the eponymous Rogue Trooper, Hayley Atwell (Agent Carter) and Jack Lowden (Slow Horses).
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Read the official synopsis:
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<i>"Rogue Trooper tells the story of 19, a ‘Genetic Infantryman', who finds himself the sole-survivor of an invasion force. Desperate to track down the traitor who sold him and his comrades out, the super soldier is accompanied by three killed-in-action squad mates, whose personalities have been stored in his gun, helmet and rucksack."</i>
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Jones said of the film and the acclaimed British comic: <i>"2000 AD offers a very different flavour of comic action: Political and brutal at times, but always with a Pythonesque twinkle in the eye. Dredd (2012) was a taste of what 2000 AD has to offer and now we get to show the world another side of the beast. It is a genuine privilege to be given the opportunity to make Rogue Trooper."</i>
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As a child, along with Marvel UK titles Doctor Who Weekly and Star Wars Weekly, I avidly read 2000 AD: Rogue Trooper, created by Gerry Finley-Day and Dave Gibbons, was one of my favourite characters.
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Rebellion CEO, Jason Kingsley CBE, will be a producer on Rogue Trooper alongside Jones, Stuart Fenegan and Chris Kingsley. He added: <i>"We are thrilled to be working with Duncan Jones, who is a fellow British creative visionary and 2000 AD fan with global reach. Rogue Trooper highlights Rebellion's leading position within the entertainment industries. It has been filmed at our dedicated Oxfordshire film studios and combines beautiful storytelling from our iconic 2000 AD comic book universe with animation and production technology from the video game industry. We cannot wait for everyone to see these incredible stories bought to life on screen."</i>
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Rogue Trooper will be released in 2025.
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Are you looking forward to Rogue Trooper? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-73189483660764170782024-01-29T14:20:00.011+00:002024-01-29T16:56:30.344+00:00Ahsoka Tano Day<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnq37FDWOBfhox0nM_8MIgxjCZDW1tIujBnarRHePdRfmhXcBLrtHi3Pw8TpKYXzwYwREItMUE_BadwLniuHpeugDRGzNo_mkBCYyNhlqdJuil66klCkogJ4b2kvkDT_SBkJ_EY0LhHQUJ0tvWRrE3EI0vYZXn9G6N8dLCEw7dVLtoVpHo8JZsYQ/s1600/ahsoka-tano-day.png" />
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On this day in 2008, the character Ahsoka Tano was introduced at the annual Toy Fair to promote the upcoming Star Wars: The Clone Wars movie.
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As a lifelong fan of Star Wars, I had no idea Ahsoka Tano Day was a thing until watching the latest edition of Geek Week hosted by Jacob's Toys and SuperSorrell. They're an awesome duo and well worth subscribing to.
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Over the years, I've celebrated Star Wars Day and wanted to take a moment to acknowledge Ahsoka! The Togruta was Anakin Skywalker's powerful Padawan during the Clone Wars. She left the Jedi Order before Skywalker was seduced by the dark side and became Darth Vader.
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The fan-favourite character from Star Wars: The Clone Wars is voiced by Ashley Eckstein and played by Rosario Dawson in The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka live-action spin-off series on Disney+.
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How are you celebrating Ahsoka Tano Day? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945409.post-35850519166332464352024-01-22T19:21:00.008+00:002024-01-23T19:48:22.630+00:00Asajj Ventress returns in The Bad Batch<div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgunAtkUfji5dSienU26cRclT02nYM_QsT-BqC1rKDGj9mTSHe1OObSIVgADi7g1C-dB4WYiTh7XJejOyfy9zV8IAv_Ybe9vh6ZckblO5t2aeDt8hzmm895XtTGG2RctlUCT-5j4fZbyEp5F_J6X6rFdjt570AnSiue3tcyOJIwjy7Rf10iCkPpkQ/s1600/asajj-ventress-the-bad-batch.png" />
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The surviving members of Clone Force 99 are back in action for an explosive final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+. Lucasfilm has dropped an official trailer for the Emmy-winning Star Wars spin-off series from Dave Filoni (Star Wars Rebels).
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<i>"In the epic final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, the Batch will have their limits tested in the fight to reunite with Omega as she faces challenges of her own inside a remote Imperial science lab. With the group fractured and facing threats from all directions, they will have to seek out unexpected allies, embark on dangerous missions and muster everything they have learned to free themselves from the Empire."</i>
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Star Wars: The Clone Wars fan-favourite Asajj Ventress makes her return as the Bad Batch attempt to rescue Omega from the Empire. <i>“We love Asajj Ventress. She’s a character that we’ve been wanting to tell more stories about,”</i> Brad Rau, supervising director and one of the executive producers of the series, tells <a href="http://starwars.com" target="_blank">StarWars.com</a>. <i>“We don't want to spoil anything, but want fans to know that any new storytelling with Ventress will align with the events of Star Wars: Dark Disciple.”</i>
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The third and final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch premieres with the first three episodes on 21st February exclusively on Disney+.
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<b>Season 3 Episode Schedule:</b>
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February 21: Episode 1 (“Confined”), 2 (“Paths Unknown”), 3 (“Shadows of Tantiss”)<br />
February 28: Episode 4 ("A Different Approach")<br />
March 6: Episode 5 (“The Return”)<br />
March 13: Episode 6 (“Infiltration”), 7 (“Extraction”)<br />
March 20: Episode 8 (“Bad Territory”)<br />
March 27: Episode 9 (“The Harbinger”)<br />
April 3: Episode 10 (“Identity Crisis”), 11 (“Point of No Return”)<br />
April 10: Episode 12 (“Juggernaut”)<br />
April 17: Episode 13 (“Into the Breach”)<br />
April 24: Episode 14 (“Flash Strike”)<br />
May 1: Episode 15 (“The Cavalry Has Arrived”)
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Are you looking forward to the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+? Let me know in the comments below.
</div>John Hoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108111932661896600noreply@blogger.com0