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STAR WARS LEGO Special’s Trailer Introduces Darth Jar Jar

LEGO and Star Wars frequently team up on the screen, but a new LEGO special is really mixing things up. LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy shows a galaxy where space and time have fallen apart. The pieces crumble and put unlikely characters in equally unlikely situations. That means, among other things, we finally get to see Darth Jar Jar.

Hearing “Mesa going to hurts yousa” in Ahmed Best’s familiar Jar Jar voice was not on our Bingo card.

The synopsis for the special says:

In “LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,” the entire Star Wars Galaxy gets completely mixed up when an ordinary nerf-herder, Sig Greebling (Gaten Matarazzo), unearths a powerful artifact from a hidden Jedi temple. He finds himself thrust into adventure in a new, wondrously wild and twisted version of the galaxy where good guys are bad, bad guys are good, and the fate of all depends on Sig becoming the hero who can put all the pieces back together.

The special has one heck of a voice cast. Gaten Matarazzo (Sig Greebling), Tony Revolori (Dev Greebling), Bobby Moynihan (Jedi Bob), Marsai Martin (Yesi Scala), Michael Cusack (Servo), Ahmed Best (Darth Jar Jar), and Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker) all appear.

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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy has four parts. All of them debut on Disney+ on September 13.

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THE BOYS Season 4 Trailer Shows Direct Ties to GEN V

The Boys ended their third season with a game-changing moment for the series. Homelander discovered he could do the unthinkable in public—and many in the public would love him for it. This left us all foaming at the mouth for season four. And now, it’s almost here. Fans attending the first-ever CCXP México were the first to see the official trailer for the fourth season of The Boys, coming to Prime Video on June 13. Cast members Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Karen Fukuhara, and Claudia Doumit were on hand to debut the trailer to a crowded room of fans. You can watch the latest trailer in full right here:

Here’s the official description for The Boys season four, as well as key art:

In Season Four of The Boys, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late.

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Judging from this trailer, certain major plot elements from the spinoff series Gen V will factor heavily into season four of The Boys. Namely, the virus that kills super-powered individuals. Homelander himself appeared in the Gen V finale. However, it’s unclear how many characters from that series filmed anything for the parent show. And clearly, the sociopolitical allegories are stronger than ever this season. The Boys will premiere its fourth season on June 13, 2024, with three episodes. These are followed by a new episode each week, ending with the epic season finale on Thursday, July 18.

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STAR WARS Day Apparel from RSVLTS Celebrates Aliens, Jedi, Droids, and More

This Star Wars Day, the folks at RSVLTS are bringing the goods. They’re offering a new series of button-up shirts, polo shirts, tees, and trunks, all featuring images from all over the galaxy far, far away. From Star Wars: The Clone Wars to The Mandalorian, to even some Jar-Jar Binks love in the form of some new Gungan apparel. Here is a sampling of this year’s many Star Wars offerings:

“Darth Maul’d”RSVLTS

This design celebrates Darth Maul’s untimely end, and comes in classic and women’s styles/sizes, as well as hybrid shorts and Kunu Koolers.

“Clone Meme”RSVLTS

The clone troopers adorn some classic, women, youth, and preschooler styles/sizes. They also come in hybrid shorts and Kunu Koolers. There’s also a crewneck shirt.

“The Light and The Dark”RSVLTS

Show off the iconic battles of the prequels with classic and women’s styles/sizes shirts.

“Gungan Style”RSVLTS

Yousa gonna need this Jar Jar-inspired shirt and/or trunks, to show off your love for The Phantom Menace’s #1 Gungan.

“Figrin Funk” RSVLTS

The Mos Eisley Cantina band adorns this colorful button-up shirt. It comes in classic style and sizes.

“The Phantom Menace” RSVLTS

Celebrate 25 years of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace with this shirt that showcases Anakin, Queen Amidala, and Darth Maul. This one can be yours in classic, women’s, youth’s, and preschooler sizes. Also, in hybrid shorts and Kunu Koolers.

“Droid Drawings”RSVLTS

Sketches of Star Wars droids decorate these shirts, made in classic, women, youth, and pre-schooler sizes, as well as Kunu Koolers.

“Mandalore” RSVLTS

“This is the way.” Honor the Mandalorian culture with this classic quarter-zip.

“Hyperspace” RSVLTS

“Punch it, Chewie!” Travel through hyperspace with this classic quarter-zip, showing the Star Wars logo and light-speed effect.

“A Bounty a Day” RSVLTS

The galaxy’s premiere bounty hunter, Boba Fett, travels the stars in All-Day polo shirt.

“Lil Troopers”RSVLTS

These miniature clone troopers look adorable on this All-Day polo shirt.

“Trilogy’s End” RSVLTS

The iconic Death Star battle is in the details of this cool All-Day polo shirt.

“We’ll Handle This”RSVLTS

Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi take on Darth Maul, in another design from The Phantom Menace. This design features on classic, women, youth, and preschooler styles, plus hybrid shorts and Kunu Koolers.

Each adult button-down shirt retails for $70; $45 for youth; $39 preschool; $70 for polos; $65 for hybrid shorts, $32 for t-shirts, $75 for quarter-zips, and $6 for Kunu Koolers. Head on over to RSVLTS official site for all the Star Wars Day goodness.

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STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW Shares December 2024 Release Window

Lucasfilm revealed a new live-action Star Wars television series at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim in spring 2022. The show from MCU Spider-Man trilogy director Jon Watts and writer Chris Ford sounds like a Goonies-style adventure set in a galaxy far, far away.

According to Collider, director Jon Watts shared a release window for the series during a CCXP interview. The director noted that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew would release around Christmas, giving the series a December 2024 release window.

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Here’s what we know about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

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The title of the upcoming Star Wars live-action TV series is Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew‘s PlotLucasfilm

We know a few details about the plot of Skeleton Crew. The story will take place in the New Republic era. That’s the same timeline as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. It centers on a group of children lost in space.

A synopsis for the series shares:

“Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding their way home—and meeting unlikely allies and enemies—will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined. 

Behind the ScenesNerdist

Jon Watts directs Skeleton Crew and Chris Ford is writing on the series. The duo created the show. Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau provide producing support. Skeleton Crew was production since at least September 2022, as the creatives shared an image from the set at D23 Expo during that time. The series is now done with production.

Directors include Watts, Ford, David Lowery, the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Lee Isaac Chung. 

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew‘s CastLucasfilm

The first cast member Lucasfilm confirmed for Skeleton Crew was Jude Law. Joining Law on the journey are Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Tunde Adebimpe, and Kerry Condon. 

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew‘s Release Date

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew doesn’t have a release date yet. However, Disney+ has confirmed that this Star Wars series will arrive in 2024.

Originally published on September 22, 2022.

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The Disney Store’s STAR WARS Day Offerings Celebrate Darth Maul, Padmé, and More

It’s that time of year again. May the Fourth, a.k.a. Star Wars Day, has arrived. And after that, you’ve got “Revenge of the Fifth,” for those that wish to continue their Star Wars celebrations. As always, the best way to celebrate Star Wars since 1977 has been with all the cool merch. And this year is no different. What is different this year is that 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of The Phantom Menace, so there’s even more cool stuff emphasizing characters from that film, like Darth Maul and Queen Amidala. Here are some of the highlights from this year’s amazing Disney Store offerings:

The Sith Apprentice: Darth Maul Legacy LightsaberLucasfilm/Disney Store

He only made one full appearance in a Star Wars film (and a cameo in Solo), but Darth Maul left a big impression. After all, he had the coolest lightsaber we’d ever seen. Now, you can actually own one. This Darth Maul Legacy Lightsaber reproduction features a double hilt with sound effects. It glows red when you attach two of your lightsaber blades to it (sold separately). The lightsaber comes in a gorgeous wooden box featuring images of Lord Maul, and the interior lights up red and plays John Williams’ “Duel of the Fates” when opened. This is a limited edition of 7,000. This bad boy costs $400.00.

Darth Maul Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Adult Zip HoodieDisney Store/Lucasfilm Lucasfilm/Disney Store

If you want to celebrate your love of Darth Maul in a more affordable (and wearable) way, these new Darth Maul-themed Phantom Menace 25th-anniversary zip hoodies are just the thing. This sweat jacket features the horn-headed Sith Lord’s face on the front, with his iconic duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on the back, and the Phantom Menace 25th anniversary logo. The price for this impressive hoodie is $69.99.

Queen Amidala Limited Edition DollDisney Store/Lucasfilm

Natalie Portman’s Queen Amidala of the Naboo had many fierce costumes in The Phantom Menace. If you ask us, however, nothing beats her entrance look, dripping in reds and golds. This 11″ iconic throne room doll features embroidered detailing, faux fur trim, satin lining, and rooted hair. The Queen Amidala doll is a limited edition of 3,100, and is presented in window display packaging. She’s priced at $129.00.

Padmé Amidala Ear HeadpieceDisney Store/Lucasfilm

Speaking of the Naboo Royal, this Padmé Amidala Ear Headband is perfect for your next trip to a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Inspired by Her Majesty’s throne room ensemble from The Phantom Menace, this simulated golden leather headpiece has beautiful red sequins, topped with a faceted gem. The red velour ears feature embroidered golden filigree patterns. These can be yours for $49.99.

Darth Vader Pyre HelmetDisney Store/Lucasfilm

Not all the Star Wars Day products are Phantom Menace-themed. This is a life-size replica of Darth Vader’s melted helmet, identical to the one in Kylo Ren’s quarters in The Force Awakens. This is the same helmet that Luke Skywalker burned on Endor in Return of the Jedi. This detailed replica includes a display base. It’ll set you back $250.00.

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Each of these drops on May 4, at 8 AM PT. And this is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of this year’s Star Wars Day products. Head over to the official Disney Store to check them all out.

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This 7-Foot-Tall Darth Vader From Home Depot Is Perfect for All Seasons

Darth Vader is well-known to be a fan of the holiday season. After all, he did star in Star Wars‘ famous Christmas Special. But now, you can celebrate the holidays with Vader in true dark side fashion with this seven-foot-tall Darth Vader decoration from Home Depot. Did we mention he comes with a variety of seasonal accessories? That means you won’t have to take down this Home Depot Darth Vader at all through the winter and fall. And we bet if you put a flower crown on him in the spring and summer, he’d fit right in as well. Let’s take a look.

Home Depot Presents a 7-Foot-Tall Darth VaderHome Depot

Home Depot is well known for stepping out of its usual box and creating large-scale decorations that win hearts and minds. And this 7-foot Darth Vader decoration continues that Home Depot tradition perfectly.

A release shares, “Strike fear into the hearts and minds of your guests when Vader casually waves his LED lightsaber. Passersby beware, Darth Vader can use the Force to detect you with his motion sensor activation. The classic sounds of Darth Vader will have you turning to the Dark Side in no time.”

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Motion-activated? We’re obsessed. But if that wasn’t enough, good ole Darth comes with “a Death Star pumpkin for Halloween and a candy cane light saber and Death Star tree ornament, you can keep this 7-foot-tall Sith up throughout fall and winter.

We also still recommend the flower crown thing.

How Can You Buy Home Depot’s Darth Vader?Home Depot

Home Depot’s Darth Vader will be available on HomeDepot.com in celebration of May the 4th. Never fear, though, if you don’t snag this seven-foot delight on that day, Home Depot assures us that Darth Vader will be available online and in stores later this year.

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Kevin Feige Passed on 18 DEADPOOL 3 Treatments From Ryan Reynolds

Fitting Deadpool in the MCU seems like an obvious choice now, but it turns out, it was a bit of a difficult journey. And Kevin Feige actually turned down 18 treatments and 25 different ideas from Ryan Reynolds before the pair settled on the best way to get Deadpool into the fray. Feige shared with Empire, “The truth is, I wasn’t even sure how to incorporate Deadpool yet… I was very much thinking about how to bring mutants and the X-Men into [the MCU], and I thought it needed to be more than just playing the hits. But the truth is, Ryan is an idea machine. So he may have pitched that to me, but he also pitched 25 other thoughts and ideas.”

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And Reynolds meanwhile noted, “I went back to the drawing board, and I wrote up about 18 different treatments… Some of them almost like a Sundance film, a budget of under $10 million, sort of using the IP in a way that they previously hadn’t used, and I pitched bigger movies, and I pitched things in-between.” So many Deadpool movies that could have been. But that makes us even more excited for Deadpool & Wolverine—we guess it must be just right.

And if nothing else, this teaches us to always try, try again. We can’t imagine being turned down by Kevin Feige 18-25 different times, but Ryan Reynolds shows us persistence pays.

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Toast to STAR WARS with These Elegant Art Deco Glasses

May 4th is an excellent time to toast Star Wars. But really, you can toast to the incredible franchise at any point. And when you do, you’ll want to do so in style. And that’s where these incredible Star Wars-inspired art deco glasses from JoyJolt come into play. Incredibly elegant and honestly gorgeous, these stylish gold glasses take our favorite Star Wars icons and transform them into artistic renditions of themselves.

Star Wars Art Deco Glasses Are Too Beautiful to ResistJoyJolt

Are these not the most beautiful Star Wars glasses you’ve ever seen?

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A release shares:

Star Wars™ Limited Edition Deco Glasses: This set of four comes in both tall and short glass options and features gold etchings of iconic Star Wars characters in true art deco style. Made of lead-free glass and comes in a limited-edition collector’s box; Available for $49.95 (short) and $59.95 (tall) 

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These art deco glasses are truly a collector’s dream. And what better time to get Star Wars glassware than just after the release of Blue Milk to grocery stores everywhere? Truly, we can’t imagine a more worthy vessel for the Star Wars drink.

You can snag these gorgeous Star Wars glasses here and here.

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In addition to the above, JoyJolt has a few other excellent Star Wars offerings for your cupboard. (You know, in case you need more mugs or glasses than you already have—but hey, these are Star Wars-themed!)

Star Wars™ 3D Helmet Double Wall Glass: this 6.5oz double wall glass plays off the classic helmets of Boba Fett and Stormtrooper with a fully sculpted 3D helmet design; double-wall insulated glass helps maintain temperature control and prevents condensation; Available for $19.95 Star Wars™ Stackable Character Collection: this collection comes in sets of two 8oz stackable glasses with five iconic character options (Stormtrooper, Mandalorian, Grogu, Boba Fett, and Darth Vader); made of top-quality borosilicate glass that’s dishwasher, fridge, freezer, and dishwasher safe; Available for $39.95Star Wars™ Helmet Hues Stemless Drinking Glasses: this set of four 19oz stemless drinking glasses feature R2D2™, Darth Vader™, Boba Fett™, and stormtrooper helmets with an artful twist; has an extra heavy, durable base to prevent tipping; Available for $32.95

These Star Wars glasses and more are available at JoyJolt and on Amazon.

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7-Eleven and Tetris Collaboration Yields Slurpee-Shaped Handheld Gaming Device

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a Slurpee-cup-shaped handheld device born of 7-Eleven’s collaboration with Tetris. Tetris and 7-Eleven Slurpees are two great tastes that taste great together, after all, and we’d love to play their fun handheld version of Tetris. Maybe you can even use it to beat the game.

7-Eleven

A release shares:

Beginning today, customers across the U.S. who purchase participating products via 7Rewards®, Speedy Rewards® or 7NOW® Delivery will have a chance to win one of 20,000 limited edition Tetris handheld gaming devices shaped like 7-Eleven’s iconic frozen beverage, the Slurpee drink.* The bespoke handheld devices, designed and manufactured by My Arcade®, celebrates the legacy of Tetris in the form of the world’s most recognizable frozen beverage.

Basically, this 7-Eleven Slurpee cup lets you play Tetris on the go. We love it. The collaboration between 7-Eleven and Slurpee also brings “limited edition co-branded merchandise including retro t-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, keychains and totes – all available on the retailer’s online merchandise store, 7Collection.”

A very limited amount of Tetris Slurpee handheld devices are also available for purchase. So don’t delay, get slurp-ris-ing today.

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David Dastmalchian’s GRAVE CONVERSATIONS Is the Only Talk Show That Takes Place in Coffins

We all love a good celebrity talk show. But many of them follow the same formula, and where is the fun in that? But now, one of our favorite actors, David Dastmalchian, is bringing us a fresh spin on an interview show, where he’s digging deep with some of our favorite stars… Literally. Grave Conversations, which drops weekly on its Instagram account, takes place in coffins. And what could be more morbidly fun than that? You can check out the first episode of Grave Conversations below to get a taste of its deathly delight. In it, David Dastmalchian welcomes The Fall of the House of Usher‘s Kate Siegel.

Dastmalchian’s Grave Conversations is definitely the only show that will ask you to choose your preference between, “Buried, cremated, or eaten by wolves?”

Grave Conversations

A release shares:

David Dastmalchian helms “Grave Conversations” as host and Executive Producer, and features intimate, profound interview discussions with celebrity guests on life’s ultimate questions – all conducted while lying down in caskets.  The series, which will drop weekly, will be available exclusively on the Grave Conversations Instagram account (instagram.com/graveconversationsshow) with episodes lasting between 6-8 minutes.

You can also watch episode two featuring Mike Flanagan, below.

We are gravely invested in what episode three of Grave Conversations will bring.

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