The Mandalorian and Grogu
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Fortnite Players Can Watch 10 Minutes Of The Next Star Wars Movie In The Game SoonFortnite is hosting a special in-game screening of 10 minutes of footage from the upcoming movie The Mandalorian and Grogu on May 19. Director Jon Favreau will also participate in a Q&A session on May 26. This event is part of a larger Star Wars crossover within Fortnite, with Disney investing heavily in future collaborations.
Despite being canceled 2 years ago, Star Wars show The Acolyte has surprisingly entered the Disney Plus top 10 againThe Star Wars series The Acolyte has unexpectedly re-entered Disney Plus's top 10 TV shows chart in the US, nearly two years after its initial cancellation. The show currently ranks ninth, while the new animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord holds the top spot.
Baby Yoda gets eaten in new Mandalorian and Grogu TV spotA new TV spot for The Mandalorian and Grogu shows the character Grogu being swallowed by a creature before being spat out. The film, set after The Mandalorian season 3, follows the duo as they join the fight to protect the New Republic. The Mandalorian and Grogu is set to release in theaters on May 22.
Jon Favreau says Martin Scorsese did a "lot of improv" on Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu:…Director Jon Favreau revealed that Martin Scorsese, who is playing an Ardennian food truck owner in the upcoming Star Wars movie "The Mandalorian and Grogu," brought a significant amount of improvisation to his role. Favreau praised Scorsese's performance, noting that the character's design allowed him to fully utilize his comedic and improvisational talents.
First clip from The Mandalorian and Grogu released, and it shows Grogu being a menaceDirector Jon Favreau released the first full scene from The Mandalorian and Grogu, showing Grogu accidentally firing missiles during a chase. The film, set after The Mandalorian season 3, focuses on the father-son dynamic between Mando and Grogu as they protect the New Republic. The movie is set to release in theaters on May 22.- The Morning After: The next CEO of Apple will be hardware exec John TernusApple's Senior Vice President of hardware engineering, John Ternus, will succeed Tim Cook as CEO in September. Cook, who led Apple through its post-iPhone and iPad era, launching products like the Apple Watch and Vision Pro, will transition to executive chairman. Ternus, who joined Apple in 2001, has been a prominent figure in hardware development, notably at the recent MacBook Neo launch.
Star Wars is "about families," so The Mandalorian and Grogu will explore what it's like for Rotta to be…Director Jon Favreau states that The Mandalorian and Grogu, returning Star Wars to the big screen, will focus on father-son relationships, extending to the exploration of Jabba the Hutt's son, Rotta. Favreau draws parallels to Creed's exploration of legacy and emphasizes that Star Wars, beyond its visuals, is fundamentally about relationships and families.- The Mandalorian and Grogu director used Apple Vision Pro to preview the film in IMAXDirector Jon Favreau utilized an Apple Vision Pro app to preview the IMAX scope of his upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, during production. This allowed him to experience the film in its full aspect ratio, similar to being in an IMAX theater. Favreau also expressed more excitement for integrating existing consumer technology like the Apple Vision Pro and Unreal Engine into filmmaking than for AI.
- Jon Favreau explains how The Mandalorian and Grogu's unlikely Martin Scorsese cameo came to beDirector Jon Favreau explained how legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese came to voice an alien shopkeeper in the upcoming Star Wars movie, The Mandalorian & Grogu. Favreau, a fan of Scorsese's work, expressed his admiration and slight nervousness around the influential director.
Disney accused of "sequel erasure" after new Star Wars merchandise only covers the original trilogy and…Disney is facing accusations of "sequel erasure" from Star Wars fans due to a new merchandise release that exclusively features the original and prequel trilogies, omitting The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker. While some fans expressed disappointment, others were indifferent, and director Jon Favreau hinted that future content like Ahsoka season 2 will address the timeline bridging the original and sequel eras.- Jon Favreau wants to "pull out all the stops" with the "level of spectacle" in The Mandalorian and Grogu to prove it's not "just the TV show" on a big screenDirector Jon Favreau aims to deliver a high level of spectacle in The Mandalorian and Grogu to prove it is a cinematic experience, not just a TV show on the big screen. He is committed to making the most of the opportunity to showcase the film's scale.
- The original Mandalorian season 4 scripts helped set up Ahsoka season 2, but Jon Favreau had to "start from…Original scripts for The Mandalorian season 4 were developed by Jon Favreau, which would have heavily linked to Ahsoka season 2. However, plans were retooled to create the film The Mandalorian & Grogu following the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, requiring Favreau to start anew for the movie.
The Mandalorian and Grogu debuts over 15 minutes of footage at CinemaCon featuring a first for Star Wars – and I…Over 15 minutes of footage from the upcoming Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, was shown at CinemaCon. The screening revealed the inclusion of opening credits, a first for the Star Wars franchise, which aligns with the film's retro, Indiana Jones-style marketing.
After months of confusing marketing, the final Mandalorian and Grogu trailer still doesn't reveal what the Star…A final trailer for the upcoming Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, has been released, offering glimpses of action sequences and characters like Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward and Embo. While the trailer does not reveal concrete plot details, it emphasizes the father-son dynamic between Din Djarin and Grogu and hints at potential conflict with the Hutts. The film is set to premiere on May 22 and will feature approximately 49 minutes of full-frame IMAX footage.
Get Two Free Lego Kits When You Preorder The Upcoming Star Wars: The Mandalorian SetsLego is releasing four new Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu sets for preorder, with the Grogu Mandalorian Apprentice, The Razor Crest, and Anzellan Starship releasing April 26, and The Mandalorian's N-1 Starfighter releasing May 4. Shoppers spending $40 or more at the Lego Store will receive a free TIE Advanced Mini-Build, and Lego Insiders members spending $180 or more will get an additional Restaurants of the World: Mexico set.
New Star Wars book hints at a time skip between The Mandalorian season 3 and The Mandalorian and GroguA new Star Wars book, The Mandalorian: The Visual Guide, suggests a time skip will occur between the end of The Mandalorian season 3 and the upcoming film, The Mandalorian and Grogu. The book indicates that Din Djarin and Grogu have settled on Nevarro and made a life for themselves, implying a passage of time since their last appearance.
Daredevil: Born Again's Bullseye almost starred in a canceled Star Wars video game over a decade ago, and everyone's suddenly realizing what a missed opportunity it wasFans are discussing the missed opportunity of a canceled Star Wars video game, Star Wars 1313. Actor Wilson Bethel, who plays Bullseye in Daredevil: Born Again, was originally slated to star as bounty hunter Rak Jaren in the game before its cancellation over a decade ago.
Sci-Fi Films to Watch for in 2025–2026The science fiction genre is set for a strong lineup of films between 2025 and 2026, exploring diverse themes from cyberpunk to space adventures. Anticipated releases include Tron: Ares, Avatar: Fire and Ash, Dune: Part Three, and Avengers: Doomsday, among others. These films promise a mix of established franchises and new concepts, highlighting the continued expansion of sci-fi storytelling.
Highly Anticipated Movies Set to Release in 20262026 is set to be a significant year for film releases, featuring a mix of highly anticipated sequels, reboots, and original projects. Notable titles include a sequel to 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' with David Fincher directing, Denis Villeneuve's 'Dune: Messiah,' and a 'Resident Evil' reboot expansion. Marvel Studios is also planning a major all-star film bringing together various heroes, including the X-Men and Fantastic Four.
New Supergirl teaser reveals how Kara and Krypto meet and, yes, Krypto is an adorable puppyA new international teaser for the upcoming DC film Supergirl reveals how Kara Zor-El and her puppy companion Krypto first meet on Krypton. The footage shows a young Krypto bounding towards Kara before the planet's destruction. Director Craig Gillespie and DC Studios boss James Gunn have emphasized that Supergirl will be a more imperfect and relatable female superhero compared to others.