As unnecessary as spinoffs can get, Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi might present itself as a series devoid of interest. I mean, the spinoff of two short films presented in the first and third seasons of Star Wars’ anime compendium Visions seems like one hell of a stretch to do an entire eight-episode series over. That said, The Ninth
Read More2026 is an important year for Star Wars; while quieter in many regards, there is still plenty to look forward to for fans. Rogue One will celebrate its 10th anniversary, and the franchise as a whole heads towards its 50th anniversary. Read on to see what is in store for Star Wars in its many forms this year! The Mandalorian &
Read MoreKizazi Moto: Generation Fire is a series of animated short films overseen by Triggerfish Animation Studios. Similar in concept to Star Wars: Visions, each 10-minute episode has their own visual style and story. Kizazi Moto uses the animated anthology format to explore Afrofuturism and the cultures, themes, anxieties and art of Africa. I was particularly excited for this series because Triggerfish
Read MoreStar Wars: Visions Volume 2 has brought us more Star Wars stories from around the world. I love that Lucasfilm decided to reach out to more studios for season 2. I hope they continue to include more for next season. It’s beautiful to watch different countries include their cultures in Star Wars. It makes you realize the galaxy, and our own
Read MoreStar Wars: Visions Volume 2 continues the phenomenal animated anthology series that started in 2021, but pushes the concept even further. At the time of its release, the debut season of Visions was a special venture for Star Wars that felt risky and experimental. The experiment paid off so well that the second season draws from not only Japanese anime but
Read MoreStar Wars: Visions is an animated anthology series that celebrates the beloved Star Wars universe through a fresh, innovative lens. The show explores different corners of the galaxy far, far away through the eyes of different anime studios, each with its own unique style and creative vision. The second season of the series was highly anticipated, and those episodes definitely do
Read MoreAnother year, another major Star Wars event with big announcements and exciting news at Star Wars Celebration. There were many surprises for the fans and great interviews with the stars. So let’s dive into this recap of this year’s Star Wars Celebration 2023 and revisit the biggest moments once again. Kathleen Kennedy announced three new Star Wars movies During these four
Read MoreStar Wars and anime are like a match made in heaven. That idea came into fruition when Lucasfilm Animation and 7 Japanese anime studios worked together on an anime anthology of short films for Disney+ titled Star Wars: Visions. The anthology series was such a smash hit that many fans had requested a continuation of some of these stories. With rumors
Read MoreFollowing my report that Marvel Studios was working towards incorporating anime art styles into future and unannounced animated productions, the hiring of an incredibly experienced animator came across my desk, adding another layer to what is being built for the future of Marvel Studios. Meet Melchior Zwyer. Zwyer has a very impressive resume in animation. Credited as a director on multiple The
Read MoreWhat If…? was only the beginning of Marvel Studios’ journey into the world of animation. After the first season concluded, viewers were left wondering what future potential and impact the upcoming animated shows could have on the larger scope of the MCU. Now, with Disney+ Day coming very soon, it’s possible that some of these upcoming animated projects could be officially
Read MoreStar Wars is one of the most important films (or series) in my entire life. Countless times have I popped in the DVDs and watched over and over, and finding out that I would finally have access to all 9 films on Disney Plus was music to my ears. Even more exciting than the prospect of an 18+ hour-long binge-fest was
Read MoreFor decades, Star Wars‘ main story has always focused on the history of the Skywalker bloodline, from Anakin Skywalker and the tragedy of Darth Vader to Luke Skywalker and his rise to Jedi Knighthood and the legacy that these characters left behind. Their adventures and stories truly shaped what we know about the Star Wars universe. Something fascinating about the concept of Star
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