Happy anniversary to Skeleton Crew!One year ago today, the Amblin-meets-Star-Wars adventure series premiered, bringing a youthful, Goonies-flavored energy to the galaxy far, far away. Whether you loved its Spielbergian charm, the kid-led cast, or Jude Law’s mysterious Force-user vibes, Skeleton Crew carved out its own unique pocket of Star Wars storytelling. And now that we’ve hit the one-year mark, fans are all thinking the same thing: Wouldn’t today be the perfect day to announce Season 2? A Year Later, What’s the Legacy of Skeleton Crew? When Skeleton Crew launched, it was pitched as a coming-of-age adventure set during the New Republic era. The series took risks — a kid-centric cast, a tone closer to Stranger Things or Super 8, and episodic adventures that shifted wildly in style depending on the writer or director. Over the past year, fans have embraced: And like every Star Wars series, it left unanswered questions…
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Skeleton Crew Scores 17 Children’s & Family Emmy Nominations — A Huge Win for Star Wars Storytelling
The Force is definitely strong with Skeleton Crew. Lucasfilm’s coming-of-age Star Wars series has officially been nominated for 17 Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, making it one of the most recognized shows of the entire season. For a series that blends Amblin-style adventure with Star Wars spirit, this level of acclaim is a huge moment — not just for the show, but for the future of young-audience storytelling in the galaxy far, far away. Here’s a breakdown of the categories Skeleton Crew was nominated for — and why each one matters. A Full Breakdown of the Nominations Skeleton Crew racked up nominations across nearly every major category, including: • Best Young Teen Series• Best Lead Actor – Jude Law• Best Younger Performer – Ravi Cabot-Conyers• Best Writing for a Young Teen Series• Best Directing for a Live Action Series• Best Cinematography• Best Editing• Best Sound Mixing & Editing – Live…
Bryce Dallas Howard Is Back in the Director’s Chair for Ahsoka’s Next Chapter
Bryce Dallas Howard coming aboard Ahsoka Season 2 as a director isn’t just a star cameo—it’s more like having a seasoned Star Wars captain navigate key scenes. She already has credits across the Star Wars galaxy, and her involvement now signals that those two episodes might carry extra weight. Her Star Wars Direction Credits: More Than Just Ahsoka Let’s talk about her Star Wars credits—because she has more than just one: So when Howard steps into Ahsoka, she’s not new to the Star Wars set. She’s practically been hanging backstage, picking up know-how. What Her Episodes Might Feel Like Given her track record—and how emotional Skeleton Crew’s “Zero Friends Again” turned out—her Ahsoka segments may lean more into: And yes, if romance shows up a little more than before, I won’t be surprised. Howard’s description (“beautiful, thrilling, romantic”) suggests she’s weaving in layers the show hasn’t always spelled out. Why…