Disney Star Wars films, with a single exception, have not been well-received by fans of the film franchise. However, shows like The Mandalorian, the final season of Clone Wars, and video games have been keeping a light on for the fandom. Disney Investor’s Day 2020 revealed that LucasFilms is moving forward with a few shows…
The actor who is best known for being the man in the Darth Vader suit David Prowse has passed away at 85. He died at a London Hospital on November 28, 2020. Prowse was a British heavyweight weightlifting championship in 1962 and two further years, even representing England in the weightlifting event at the 1962…
In a galaxy far, far away, before the sequel series, there was the comic books. Well, with one exception. Dark Horse Comics brought us into a future that might have been in the stories after the original Star Wars trilogy or how it could have turned out differently. In any case, I wanted to share…
I have made no secret about my distaste for the pile of steaming mediocrity that became of the Disney Star Wars trilogy under the director of LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy, along with movie director JJ Abrams and that other guy Rian Johnson. Now, there have been a few updates regarding this discussion. Now, according to…
I was honored and quite frankly surprised that Tyler Hummel had me on the pilot of his new podcast AntiSocial Entertainment. We had a fantastic conversation about one of my favorite franchises: Star Wars. We talk about movies, television, and the upcoming High Republic book series. Check out the episode below: From the episode description:…
I have made no secret about my distaste for the pile of steaming mediocrity that became of the Disney Star Wars trilogy under the director of LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy, along with movie director JJ Abrams and that other guy Rian Johnson. One of the concepts I have discussed with guests on my podcast StudioJake…
Adapted from an early rough draft written by George Lucas, The Star Wars tells the tale before the saga became the science fiction fantasy franchise that is beloved all over the world. Written by J. W. Rinzler with artwork by Mike Mayhew, Rain Beredo, Nick Runge, and Michael Heisler, this tale has a lot of…
LucasFilms made a major announcement about the secret Project Luminous, which was long-rumored to be a series taking place during the time of the Old Republic, prior to the Prequel Trilogy. With the release of the announcement trailer, the rumors have been confirmed to take place 200 years prior to Star Wars Episode I: The…
J.J. Abrams takes back the director’s chair of one of the world’s most beloved science fiction franchises with Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise Of Skywalker, Disney’s final entry into the Skywalker Saga. After receiving a transmission that appears to be from the thought-dead Emperor Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) travels to the…
On StudioJake, I discuss the new Disney Plus show ‘The Mandalorian,’ based within the Star Wars franchise. As The Rise Of Skywalker approaches, the anticipation for the film is dropping, not gaining. This is the first time a Star Wars movie has not gained momentum as it approached its theatrical release. With this in mind,…
Disney may have the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the princess films down pat. When it comes to Star Wars, one of the most beloved science fiction franchises of all time, they have really dropped the ball especially when it comes to the leadership of LucasFilms. Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine, LucasFilms President Kathleen Kennedy made…
‘You Got It’ host WarriorWoman91 is back! After doing a fantastic job sub-hosting while I was at Comic-Con. Now, she is back talking about Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. First up, we have to talk about how off the rails Agents of SHIELD went this last season. Next, did the new Star Wars trailer…
Jon Favreau is the showrunner of The Mandalorian, a new science fiction series based on the Star Wars franchise that is coming to Disney’s streaming service this year. However, before the keys of the franchise were given to current and failed LucasFilm President Kathleen Kennedy, there was another show being planned that had the working…
I am back! It is the New Year and as we enter the new season of StudioJake, I have decided to come back swinging with one of my favorite topics. That is right, Star Wars. I break down how Disney has ruined LucasFilms and how we can possibly bring it back. Plus, my new anime obsessions…
The Last Jedi is pretty much the worst Star Wars film ever made. Sure, it has great special effects and visuals, but that is about it. It was essentially what its predecessor was, a bad remake of another film in the franchise. Now granted, director Rian Johnson had an uphill battle after J.J. Abrams made…
It was previously reported that Colin Trevorrow had parted ways with Disney and LucasFilms following ‘creative differences’ over the making of the untitled Star Wars Episode IX and the lackluster box-office performance of Trevorrow’s indie film The Book Of Henry. I had high expectations for Trevorrow as I enjoyed Jurassic World, but I have several…
I’ll be honest, not every superhero film will be or can be an Avengers: Age of Ultron or Batman VS Robin. Many of them are pointless, awful, hammy, or just plain dumb. Everything from casting to story to directing to special effects, they were put together with the effort of high school film club. You’ve seen Part 1, Here’s…
Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi is the finale to the original saga. Director George Lucas decided to end the trilogy on a high note with plenty of sci-fi action. Like its predecessors, this film has many lines that remain quotable to this day. Here Are Ten Awesome Quotes From Star Wars: Return…
It is sad, but true. Star Wars fans are some of the most ungrateful, greedy fans in all of fandom. If anything, fans of Joss Whedon’s Firefly have more to complain about than Star Wars folks do,yet all we get is yammering from hipsters who think they know better because they saw the VHS cut…
Star Wars Episode VII The Force Awakens is directed by J.J. Abrams, who is taking the franchise in a new direction under the guidance new LucasFilms leader Kathleen Kennedy after the ouster, uh, acquisition from George Lucas. Rey (Daisy Ridley) is a lonely girl living on the desert planet of Jakku. After meeting a droid named…
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back is one of the most iconic sequels to hit cinemas. Franchise creator George Lucas saw how the fans generated interested in antagonist Darth Vader and he expanded his impact on the movies. Like Episode IV, this film has many lines that remain quotable to this day. Here…
