This isn’t a popularity contest win. It’s a credibility one. Andor Season 2 has officially been voted Best Television Series of 2025 by IGN, placing a grounded, politically charged Star Wars story at the very top of the year’s TV landscape. And that matters more than it might sound. Why this matters right now Awards season conversations often orbit prestige dramas, genre standouts, and cultural heavyweights. Star Wars television hasn’t always been part of that discussion. Andor just forced its way in. IGN’s recognition lands as Season 2 closes the book on Cassian Andor’s journey, confirming that the series didn’t just start strong — it finished with authority. What IGN recognized IGN’s Best of 2025 honor reflects the full scope of what Andor accomplished in its second and final season. The show leaned harder into political tension, moral compromise, and the personal cost of rebellion. It trusted silence as much…
Month: December 2025
Maul – Shadow Lord Gets an Official Plot Description — and It’s Exactly as Dark as It Sounds
Darth Maul has never really fit into neat boxes. Sith apprentice, crime lord, survivor, symbol of unfinished business. Now, Star Wars is finally putting a clear frame around his next chapter — and it lands in one of the franchise’s most volatile eras. An official plot description for Maul – Shadow Lord has been revealed, and it confirms a story rooted firmly in chaos, power struggles, and the moral vacuum left behind after the fall of the Republic. What’s been revealed The new official description reads: “Maul – Shadow Lord explores Maul’s quest for power in the gritty and merciless underworld following the aftermath of The Clone Wars and Order 66.” That’s it. No character list. No timeline specifics beyond the obvious. And that restraint matters. This isn’t about spectacle or legacy cameos. It’s about positioning Maul exactly where he thrives: in the shadows, fighting for relevance in a galaxy…
James Cameron Says Star Wars Is the Reason He Became a Filmmaker
James Cameron didn’t just watch Star Wars.He saw his own imagination projected onto a movie screen. And that realization, he says, is what pushed him toward becoming a filmmaker. A moment of recognition, not imitation In a recent interview with CBS, Cameron reflected on the first time he experienced George Lucas’ 1977 space opera—and how unsettlingly familiar it felt. As a teenager, Cameron would listen to fast electronic music on headphones, imagining elaborate space battles filled with energy weapons and complex maneuvers. Then Star Wars arrived. “I would’ve thought, ‘They took that from my brain,’” Cameron said, before laughing at the idea. His actual conclusion was far more practical—and far more important. If the images in his head matched what audiences were lining up to see in the biggest movie in the world, then maybe his imagination had value. Maybe it was something people would actually pay to experience. That…
Andor Named Best Television Series of 2025 — and It Earned Every Word of Praise
Awards don’t always capture the moment. This one does. Empire Magazine has named Andor the Best Television Series of 2025, and the reasoning behind that choice reads less like a blurb and more like a reckoning — not just with Star Wars, but with what prestige television can be inside a blockbuster franchise. This matters now because Andor didn’t just end. It landed. What Empire just said — and why it carries weight In naming Andor its top series of the year, Empire didn’t hedge or qualify. It called Tony Gilroy’s second season “astonishing” and described it as “the most accomplished piece of storytelling Star Wars has ever produced.” That’s not nostalgia talking. That’s a major genre publication placing Andor above every other TV achievement of the year — across genres, platforms, and budgets. The citation singled out moments like Mon Mothma’s Senate speech, the fallout of Palmo Plaza, and…
SWTOR’s Executive Producer Check-In Sets the Tone for 2026
SWTOR doesn’t shout about its future. It checks in, takes stock, and keeps moving. That’s exactly what Keith Kanneg’s Q4 2025 Executive Producer letter does — a grounded look at where Star Wars: The Old Republic stands after a busy fourth quarter, and how the team is thinking about 2026. For a live MMO more than a decade old, that kind of transparency still matters. What was just released BioWare has published its Q4 2025 Executive Producer update, written by Keith Kanneg, outlining what the SWTOR team has been focused on over the past quarter and what players can expect looking ahead. This isn’t a trailer or a roadmap packed with bullet points. It’s a status report — part reflection, part direction-setting — aimed squarely at the people still logging in. What the update covers The letter looks back at SWTOR’s fourth quarter of 2025, touching on ongoing development work,…
What Lucasfilm’s Rogue One Ruling Means for the Future of Games and Digital Characters
The UK court’s recent decision to dismiss the lawsuit over Peter Cushing’s digital likeness in Rogue One isn’t just a footnote in Star Wars legal lore. It’s a marker on a crossroads where storytelling, technology, and entertainment law intersect — and one that could ripple into how video games are made for years to come. Let’s unpack what this could mean for the future of gaming, virtual reality, AI-driven narratives, and the haunting possibility of seeing deceased performers “come to life” in interactive experiences. Cinema and Games Are Crossing Paths More Than Ever Video games have long borrowed from film — storytelling techniques, motion capture, even face scans of actors. But we’re now entering a phase where the boundaries are blurring in the opposite direction. Studios are crafting immersive experiences that feel cinematic. Meanwhile, games are increasingly treating characters as performances, not just polygons. With Star Wars pioneering a legal…
Bobby Moynihan Is Bringing His Voice to Star Wars: Beyond Victory — and That’s the Point
Star Wars has no shortage of epic heroes, but right now, it’s the side characters who are doing something interesting. In a new interview with Industrial Light & Magic, Bobby Moynihan talks about his role in Star Wars: Beyond Victory, ILM Immersive’s upcoming mixed-reality experience — and why this project feels different from traditional Star Wars storytelling. Not louder. Not bigger. Just more personal. What Beyond Victory actually is Star Wars: Beyond Victory is an immersive Star Wars experience being developed by ILM Immersive, the same team behind Vader Immortal and Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge. It’s designed for mixed reality, blending the physical space around the player with Star Wars environments and characters. Rather than placing players in the middle of galaxy-spanning events, the story focuses on a more grounded corner of the universe, with podracing culture playing a central role. Moynihan voices a key character in that world…
Lucasfilm Wins Key Court Ruling Over Peter Cushing’s Likeness in Rogue One
Nearly a decade after Rogue One reignited debates about digital resurrection in Hollywood, a UK court has delivered a decisive ruling that still echoes across Star Wars — and the wider film industry. Lucasfilm has successfully had a legal challenge dismissed over its use of Peter Cushing’s likeness as Grand Moff Tarkin. The decision doesn’t just close a long-running dispute. It clarifies where the legal ground currently stands as studios navigate the ethics and legality of bringing legacy characters back to the screen. What happened A UK Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of Lucasfilm, striking out a lawsuit brought by Tyburn Film Productions over the digital recreation of Peter Cushing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Tyburn claimed that a 1993 agreement with Cushing — tied to an unrelated, unrealized project — gave it rights connected to the visual effects use of his likeness. On that basis,…
Star Wars Fans Take the Fight to NYC to Save The Hunt for Ben Solo
This isn’t a hashtag. It’s a billboard. Star Wars fans have taken their campaign to the streets of New York City, launching a public, real-world effort to revive a shelved project called The Hunt for Ben Solo. And by choosing Times Square and other high-visibility spots, they’re making sure the message is impossible to ignore. What happened — and why now Over the past few weeks, fans have organized a coordinated campaign in NYC calling on Disney and Lucasfilm to reconsider The Hunt for Ben Solo, a proposed standalone Star Wars film centered on Kylo Ren after The Rise of Skywalker. The campaign includes a Times Square billboard, physical posters styled like missing-person notices, and in-person fan meetups. It’s not tied to a convention or a release window. The timing is intentional: the effort follows renewed attention around the project after Adam Driver publicly confirmed that a Ben Solo film…
SWTOR Quietly Drops a New Music Track — and It’s More Important Than It Looks
Star Wars: The Old Republic doesn’t usually make a big show out of music releases. That’s why today’s official upload of “Landing Zones” to the game’s YouTube channel stands out. Not because it’s flashy.Because it’s deliberate. After more than a decade, SWTOR is still commissioning and spotlighting brand-new Star Wars music—and choosing to present it outside the game client says a lot about where the MMO is right now. What just happened Broadsword and the SWTOR team have published “Landing Zones,” a newly composed music track, on the official Star Wars: The Old Republic YouTube channel. The track is credited to Gordy Haab, Samuel Joseph Smythe, and Yitong ET Chen, three composers closely associated with modern Star Wars game music. This is not archival audio, a remix, or a repurposed film cue. It’s original material written specifically for SWTOR. The upload appears as part of SWTOR’s growing official music presence…
Harrison Ford to Receive SAG-AFTRA’s Highest Honor
Some careers don’t just age well—they become part of the culture. Harrison Ford’s is one of them. The Screen Actors Guild has officially confirmed that Ford will receive the SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award, the guild’s highest honor for an actor, recognizing a body of work that helped define modern blockbuster cinema. This isn’t a legacy award handed out lightly. It’s the actors’ union tipping its hat to one of its own, and to a career that has quietly shaped generations of filmgoers. What was announced, and why it matters SAG-AFTRA has named Harrison Ford as the next recipient of its Life Achievement Award, an honor reserved for performers whose careers embody excellence, longevity, and impact within the industry. The award is decided by fellow actors, which gives it a particular weight. This isn’t about box office math or studio branding. It’s peer recognition for decades of work that still resonates….
Star Wars: Starfighter Has Wrapped Production — And Now the Real Work Begins
Lights, cameras… wrap! 🎬Director Shawn Levy has officially confirmed that principal photography on Star Wars: Starfighter has wrapped, meaning the next major theatrical chapter in the Star Wars saga is now moving into post-production and getting polished for its big debut. With the cameras down and editing underway, fans can now look ahead to Starfighter’s planned release — May 28, 2027 — marking one of the most anticipated theatrical entries in the franchise in years. A Fresh Star Wars Story, Built from Scratch What makes Starfighter particularly interesting isn’t just the wrap announcement — it’s the kind of movie it promises to be. Unlike many recent entries that revisited familiar characters, Starfighter is designed to be a stand-alone adventure. That means new faces, new corners of the galaxy, and a story that isn’t tied directly to past trilogies or sagas. Director Shawn Levy has emphasized that the film isn’t a…
Joonas Suotamo Reflects on The Force Awakens at 10 — “My Life Changed Forever”
Ten years after Star Wars: The Force Awakens brought the saga roaring back to the big screen, Joonas Suotamo, the actor who stepped into the towering role of Chewbacca, is looking back with equal parts gratitude, awe, and a few well-earned goosebumps. In a heartfelt anniversary post, Suotamo shared how walking onto the set of The Force Awakens quite literally changed his life—and how the emotion of that moment still hasn’t faded a decade later. Stepping Onto the Falcon According to Suotamo, one moment stands above the rest: meeting Harrison Ford just before stepping into the Millennium Falcon. For any Star Wars fan, that’s already a “pinch me” scenario. For someone about to help relaunch the entire franchise? That’s history pressing down on your shoulders—in the best possible way. Suotamo recalls not just the excitement, but the emotion on set. Cast and crew members were deeply aware that they weren’t…
From Game to Shelf: Hasbro Reveals Star Wars Battlefront II ARC Trooper & Commando Droid Black Series 2-Pack
If you’ve ever played Star Wars Battlefront II and thought, “Why doesn’t this exact unit already exist on my shelf?” — Hasbro has been listening. Hasbro has officially announced a Star Wars The Black Series 2-pack featuring the ARC Trooper (Infiltrator) and Commando Droid (Training), both directly inspired by their appearances in Star Wars Battlefront II. And yes, this is very much a from game to figure moment. For Battlefront fans and Black Series collectors alike, this one hits a very specific sweet spot. Straight Out of Battlefront II What makes this release stand out is its unapologetic focus on the game. The ARC Trooper (Infiltrator) comes decked out in the sleek, tactical armor players know from Battlefront II, complete with the aggressive silhouette and battlefield-ready loadout that made the class so popular. It’s a design that instantly says elite, even when standing still on a display shelf. Alongside him…
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Turns 10 — The Movie That Brought the Galaxy Back
Ten years ago today, Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters and did something many thought was impossible: it made Star Wars feel like a global event again. Midnight screenings. Sold-out IMAX shows. Lightsabers in parking lots. That familiar opening crawl sending chills through packed cinemas. For a moment in December 2015, the entire pop-culture universe seemed to stop and collectively whisper, “Chewie… we’re home.” And honestly? It really felt that way. The Weight of a Galactic Comeback When The Force Awakens released, Star Wars hadn’t had a new theatrical film in a decade. The prequel era had ended, George Lucas had passed the torch, and expectations were… let’s call them intense. J.J. Abrams’ mission was clear but daunting: The result was a movie designed not to reinvent the saga, but to reignite it. And it worked. Rey, Finn, Poe — A New Hope, Literally One of The Force Awakens’…
On This Day in Battlefront: The Rise of Skywalker Update Landed 6 Years Ago
Six years ago today, Star Wars Battlefront II (2017) received one of its final and most memorable updates: The Rise of Skywalker Update. And for many players, this was the moment Battlefront II truly felt complete. It wasn’t just a content drop. It was a statement. After a long, sometimes bumpy journey, DICE delivered an update packed with new locations, reinforcements, cosmetics, and quality-of-life changes that showed how far the game had come since launch. A New Battlefield: Ajan Kloss The headline addition was Ajan Kloss, the jungle planet introduced in The Rise of Skywalker. Dropping players into dense foliage and Resistance bases, the map instantly became a favorite for its verticality and close-quarters chaos. It felt cinematic without being overwhelming, and it fit seamlessly into Battlefront II’s expanding map roster—especially for fans who wanted the sequel trilogy to feel fully represented. Four New Reinforcements Join the Fight The update…
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes Datacron Issue Explained — Rollbacks, Hotfixes, and a Massive Make-Good Incoming
If your Datacrons felt like they went through a few too many hyperspace jumps this week, you’re not imagining it. Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes has run into a significant Datacron issue tied to the recent update aimed at fixing the overpowered Attacker-affix Datacrons — and the fallout has been messy enough that Capital Games is now hitting the reset button. The good news? A rollback is coming.The better news? So is a very generous pile of compensation. Here’s what’s happening, what’s changing, and what you should (and shouldn’t) do right now. What Went Wrong With the Datacrons? Wednesday’s update was supposed to rein in overpowered Attacker-affix Datacrons, particularly within the Pillars of War set. While the bug that caused AoE attacks to deal far more damage than intended was addressed, the fix introduced new problems. Most notably, affected players were not granted enough resources to restore their Datacrons to…
Missing Sebulba While Waiting for Galactic Racer? Beyond Victory Has You Covered
Let’s be honest: if you’re even mildly excited about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, there’s a good chance you’re also wondering one very specific thing — when do we get Sebulba back? The galaxy’s most infamous podracing menace may not be tearing up the track just yet, but Star Wars: Beyond Victory is stepping in with something arguably even more dangerous: a Solo-era heist, with Sebulba right in the middle of it. And somehow, that feels exactly right. Back to the Galaxy’s Shadier Lanes Beyond Victory is set around the time of Solo: A Star Wars Story, an era that thrives on chaos, questionable deals, and people who smile while planning to double-cross you. This isn’t a story about heroes or destiny. It’s about survival, credits, and knowing when to run. Putting Sebulba at the center of a heist setup immediately tells you what kind of experience this is aiming for….
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Rodian Outfit Manager Mod Brings Greedo’s Species to Life
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor does a lot right when it comes to lightsaber combat, traversal, and world design. Character customization, though? That’s where the modding community really starts flexing. One standout example is the Rodian (Outfit Manager) mod, which adds the iconic Rodian species—yes, Greedo’s people—directly into the game’s Outfit Manager system. If you’ve ever wanted to role-play as a Rodian bounty hunter, outlaw, or just someone who looks like they absolutely would shoot first, this mod delivers in a clean, lore-friendly way. What the Rodian Outfit Manager Mod Does At its core, this mod expands the Outfit Manager framework by introducing Rodians as a selectable species. Rather than replacing existing assets in a messy way, it integrates smoothly into the customization pipeline that many Jedi: Survivor players already use. The result is a Rodian character that looks at home in the Star Wars universe, complete with customizable features that…
Star Wars Battlefront 2 suddenly captivates players and breaks records after the success of Andor
This year, the eight-year-old shooter Star Wars Battlefront 2 unexpectedly came into the spotlight of the gaming community. The game set its own records for the number of concurrent players, and fan discussions and calls for a continuation of the series show no sign of stopping. How did a largely forgotten video game become a phenomenon again, and what role does the Andor series play in this revival? The return of Battlefront 2 and why the old project is being discussed again When Star Wars Battlefront 2 was released in 2017, the project immediately faced serious criticism. The reason was in-game purchases—the so-called “lootboxes,” which gave players a tangible advantage for real money. The wave of outrage reached not only website ratings but was also discussed at the level of US government agencies. Despite large-scale overhauls of the monetization system and the removal of most controversial mechanics, the game faded…
How the Star Wars Outlaws team recreated Sabacc and changed the approach to mini-games
Star Wars Outlaws surprised players not only with the scale of its world, but also with the unexpected reincarnation of the legendary card game Sabacc. Why did the developers need to rethink this iconic element of the universe, how difficult was it to integrate it into modern gameplay, and what did it bring to fans of cunning cosmic gambling games? The history and significance of Sabacc in the Star Wars universe Sabacc is not just a card game, but an important element of Star Wars mythology, one of the symbols of the underworld life of the Galaxy. It first appeared in early books and comics, and gained wide recognition thanks to the film “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” where the famous “Millennium Falcon” was at stake. Later, Sabacc began to appear in animated series, board games, and numerous fan projects. For fans of the franchise, the authenticity of this game…
Disney’s 2026 Slate Confirms Two New Star Wars Shows — And They Couldn’t Be More Different
Disney has quietly updated its 2026 release slate, and tucked inside it are two brand-new Star Wars series that say a lot about where the galaxy is headed next. On one end: a dark, character-driven story led by one of Star Wars’ most dangerous villains.On the other: a visionary anime-style continuation of one of Star Wars: Visions’ most beloved shorts. Meet your future watchlist additions: Same universe. Completely different vibes. Maul – Shadow Lord: The Galaxy’s Angriest Survivor Returns If you thought Darth Maul’s story was done, Star Wars would like a word. Maul – Shadow Lord is set to explore the criminal underworld side of the galaxy—an area Maul knows very well. This isn’t about Sith empires or galactic domination. It’s about power in the shadows, manipulation, and survival after everything you believed in collapses. Maul has always been at his most interesting when he’s angry, broken, and scheming,…
Mark Hamill Says Luke Skywalker’s Ending in The Last Jedi Was “A Nice Exit” — And He Means It
Few topics in modern Star Wars spark debate quite like Luke Skywalker’s fate in The Last Jedi. But while fans have argued about it for years, the man who is Luke Skywalker has been remarkably consistent about one thing: Mark Hamill is at peace with how it ended. In a past interview with CBS This Morning, Hamill explained that not only did he accept Luke’s death—he felt it was the right moment to step away from the franchise. And in classic Hamill fashion, he framed it with grace rather than controversy. “You Want to Dignify a Good Exit” Hamill’s words were simple, thoughtful, and very on-brand for someone who’s spent decades navigating pop-culture immortality. “In fact, not only did I think that was the right time to leave that franchise, I thought that’s a nice exit. Because as much as you enjoy a good entrance, you want to dignify a…
The Mandalorian Joins Disney’s Billion Hours Club — And It’s a Star Wars First
Cue the slow, dramatic helmet turn. The Mandalorian has officially joined Disney’s Billion Hours Streamed Club, becoming the first and only Star Wars series to cross the one-billion-hours-watched mark on Disney+. And yes, that’s billion with a B. For a franchise built on box office records, toy aisles, and cultural milestones, this one hits a little differently. Because this isn’t about opening weekend hype or ticket sales—it’s about what people keep coming back to, night after night, long after the credits roll. A Quiet Launch That Changed Everything When The Mandalorian premiered in 2019, it wasn’t supposed to carry the entire weight of Star Wars on its beskar-clad shoulders. There were no opening crawl speeches, no Skywalker surname, and no expectation that a helmeted bounty hunter with a soft spot for a tiny green child would reset Disney+ overnight. And yet… here we are. The series didn’t explode because of…