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Star Wars’ Shelved Detours Series Is Finally Getting a Public Screening
The shelved Star Wars comedy series, Star Wars Detours, which completed 39 episodes in 2013, will finally receive public screenings at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art starting September 22, 2026. The show, a parody created by Lucasfilm Animation in collaboration with Seth Green and Matthew Senreich, is set between Star Wars: Episode III and Episode IV and features original cast members. The series was shelved by Lucasfilm shortly after its acquisition by Disney due to concerns about its tone conflicting with the new trilogy's direction.
Ewan McGregor reminds everyone there's still a missing decade of Obi-Wan's story left to tell
Ewan McGregor highlighted the decade between the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and A New Hope as a significant unexplored period for the character's story. While the Disney Plus series concluded with Obi-Wan leaving Luke on Tatooine, McGregor noted that 10 years of events remain undocumented in live-action media. Star Wars comics have touched upon this era, but McGregor's comments suggest potential for further narrative exploration.
After Star Wars confirms Luke Skywalker knows about Cal Kestis, Lucasfilm hints "more Cal stories are coming"
Lucasfilm has confirmed that more stories featuring the Jedi Cal Kestis are in development, following his appearances in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. A recent book also revealed that Luke Skywalker is aware of Cal Kestis's survival of Order 66.
Maul – Shadow Lord episode 8 doesn't stick exactly to canon, but star Sam Witwer says it was done with intention: "The audience can take from that what they will"
Star Wars actor Sam Witwer discusses the intentional deviations from canon in episode 8 of Maul – Shadow Lord, explaining that the 'flashbacks' were designed as visions within Maul's remembrance. He notes that these visions differ from established lore in The Clone Wars and The Phantom Menace, leaving their interpretation to the audience.
Surprise: The studio making Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic is full of former BioWare devs
Arcanaut Studios, the developer behind the upcoming Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, is heavily staffed by former BioWare employees, including key figures from the original Knights of the Old Republic and Mass Effect series. Casey Hudson, who led development on the original KotOR, is CEO and game director at Arcanaut. The studio's leadership team features numerous individuals with extensive BioWare histories, suggesting a strong focus on recapturing the spirit of those beloved RPGs.
Even the Star Wars Zero Company devs have spent a lot of time "going on Wookieepedia" to get the deep cut lore…
Developers of Star Wars Zero Company are relying heavily on Wookieepedia to ensure accuracy for the game's deep lore and side missions. The game features operations that involve non-combat objectives with varied outcomes, drawing from various Star Wars media like the Tales of the Jedi comics and The Clone Wars animated series.
RETRO REVIEW: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic [Switch]
This review examines Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on the Nintendo Switch, twenty years after its original release. Despite dated graphics and some clunky combat mechanics, the game's captivating story, freedom of choice, and engaging morality system largely hold up. The article highlights the game's enduring impact on the Star Wars fandom and its recent re-canonization.
