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Hulu has revealed first look photos of Control Freak, a new horror movie featuring Star Wars franchise star Kelly Marie Tran. A release date for the film has also been announced.

Per Hulu,Control Freak will start streaming exclusively on Hulu on March 13, 2025. From WorthenBrooks and Hulu Originals, the movie will be made available on Disney+ internationally on a later date yet to be determined. The feature film was spawned from the short film Control featured in the second season of Hulu's Bite Size Halloween event in 2021. Shal Ngo, the writer and director of the original short, returned to write and direct Control Freak as well. The filmmaker's previous work includes The Park, The Box, and The Last Fisherman.

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The Wild Robot swept its categories at the 2025 Annie Awards, winning a leading nine awards, including best feature.

The DreamWorks Animation title was nominated 10 times, but two of those nods were in the same category.

Also Saturday night, The Wild Robot won the Producers Guild Award for outstanding producer of animated theatrical motion pictures. And Friday night, it won best animated feature at the Critics Choice Awards.

Other features that won multiple awards from the International Animated Film Society Asifa-Hollywood, which presents the prizes recognizing the year’s best in animation, include two-time winners Flow and Orion and the Dark, with the former winning best feature — independent and best writing — feature.

Flow, which won the Golden Globe for best animated motion picture, and The Wild Robot are both nominated for the Oscar for best animated feature, along with Inside Out 2, Memoir of a Snail and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

If you hear someone say online that "No one watched The Acolyte," perhaps send them over this little piece of facts.

Deadline is reporting that The Acolyte was the second most-watched series on Disney+ last year. It was only beaten out by Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which means it beat out the other Star Wars series which included The Bad Batch, Tales of the Empire, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, and Skeleton Crew. Though, Skeleton Crew only had half of its episodes available in 2024 as the series wrapped up its back half in January. Take that one with a grain of salt.

It must be said that all streaming was down across the board, according to the report from Luminate. This wasn't just a Disney+ and Star Wars thing. Netflix and Prime Video both suffered losses as Hollywood bounces back from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes in...

Star Wars released several new TV shows in 2024, and some of them absolutely rank among Star Wars' best TV shows. 2024 proved to be an interesting year for Star Wars. Although there were a number of new and returning TV shows, Star Wars released no new movies, and news about Star Wars' upcoming movies was minimal.

Even more surprising, Star Wars' upcoming TV shows have become quite thin. At present, only Andor season 2 and Ahsoka season 2 are confirmed. This is quite a difference from 2024, which saw the release of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3, Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, The Acolyte, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, and Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Each of these shows brought something unique to Star Wars, and several of them were truly excellent.

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DreamWorks Animation leads the 2025 Annie Awards feature competition with 10 nominations, including for best feature, best FX and best character animation, it was announced on Friday.

The top feature category saw nominations also handed out by the International Animated Film Society Asifa-Hollywood to DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4, Pixar Animation Studios’ Inside Out 2, Locksmith Animation and Netflix’s That Christmas, Tsuburaya Productions/Netflix’s Ultraman: Rising and Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, from Aardman and Netflix.

Based on Peter Brown’s bestselling middle-grade novel, Wild Robot from director Chris Sanders centers on Roz (voiced by Lupita Nyong’o), a robot marooned on a jungle-y island, as she meets an assortment of colorful anthropomorphic animals. They include a wry mama opossum (Catherine O’Hara), a mischievous fox (Pedro Pascal) and a small orphaned goose, voiced by Kit Connor.

The best indie animation feature category has entries for Chicken for Linda!, Flow,...

The Wild Robot continues to emerge as the animated feature to beat this season after leading the nominations for the 2025 Annie Awards.

The Universal Pictures film from DreamWorks Animation led the way with 10 nominations today, followed by Disney-Pixar’s record-breaking blockbuster Inside Out 2 and Netflix’s latest from Aardman, Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, with seven mentions apiece. All three films are up for Best Feature, joined by That Christmas, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Ultraman: Rising.

These awards are voted on by professional and patron members of Asifa-Hollywood who have two or more professional animation credits and contributed professional services over the last two years that contributed to animated projects. While this is a peer group award like the Oscars, but the Annie winners don’t always match the Motion Picture Academy’s.

In the last five years, the Annies and the Oscars only had two winners...

After collecting the Spark Award at last month’s IndieWire Honors, Chris Sanders now has further reason for celebration as his sci-fi adventure “The Wild Robot,” produced by Dreamworks Animation, has gone on to receive the most recognition from Asifa-Hollywood this year, earning 10 Annie Award nominations, including in the category of Best Feature and Best Direction. No other film came close to this number, though “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl” from Aardman and Netflix and “Inside Out 2” from Pixar Animation were closest with 7 nominations each. “That Christmas” from Locksmith Animation and Netflix also fared pretty well, eking out 6 nominations, including in major categories like Best Feature.

The 52nd Annual Annie Awards will be held at UCLA’s Royce Hall on February 8, 2025 at 7:00 pm Pt. In addition to “The Wild Robot,” “Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl,” “Inside Out 2,” and “That Christmas,” others competing for the title...

Dustin Henderson, played by Gaten Matarazzo, is one of the main characters in ‘Stranger Things.’ He is best friends with Mike, Eleven, Lucas, Will, Max, Eddie, and Steve, and is also dating Suzie.

In ‘Stranger Things’ Season 4, Dustin faces a tough journey. He forms a strong friendship with Eddie Munson, played by Joseph Quinn, who becomes his new best friend. However, their bond is tragically cut short when Eddie sacrifices himself to the Demobats in the Upside Down to help the group.

While Season 4 didn’t have much time to show how deeply this loss affected Dustin, it looks like his grief over Eddie’s death will play a major role in his character’s story in the upcoming final season as Matarazzo recently told The Direct.

In an interview promoting ‘Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,’ Gaten Matarazzo teased Dustin’s storyline in ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5. He confirmed that...

Luke Skywalker's sequel trilogy arc has become one of the biggest complaints in the Star Wars franchise, but was his story really all that bad? There were admittedly problems with the sequels, which was often a consequence of the movies trading hands repeatedly. This was especially true with Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, as The Rise of Skywalker in particular seemed to willfully ignore or undercut all that was done in The Last Jedi, but there were aspects of The Last Jedi that also overwrote some of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

For the most part, though, audiences were not pleased with any of the plotlines for Luke, no matter which movie in the sequel trilogy it was. Even Mark Hamill has voiced complaints about the handling of Luke's story in the sequel trilogy, making jokes about how he knew all his...

The fantasy comedy Little has dropped onto Netflix, adding another record-breaking hit to its digital library. This 2019 movie was executive produced by its young star, Marsai Martin, who plays a businessperson after she gets magically turned back into a child in the vein of Tom Hanks' Big; the adult version of her character, an unkind woman forced to self-evaluate by these events, is played by Regina Hall. Though Martin was initially hired as the executive producer for Little, she didn't want to stop there.

Living up to her reputation as one of Hollywood's most ambitious young actors, Martin sought to star in the film she created alongside Hall and Issa Rae. Additionally, before starring and producing Little, Martin was primarily famous for her role as Diane Johnson on ABC's hit sitcom Black-ish. Since Little and Black-ish, Martin has established herself as one of Hollywood's most prominent young talents, having worked...

The new Disney+ Star Wars series is getting a special theatrical screening. However, they will only be screening in very limited theaters, and most of the showings are already sold out.

The first two episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew can be seen in select theaters on Dec. 2. The showings are free, but tickets must be reserved via the Fandango website. Many of the screenings are already sold out, so fans must be quick to catch the episodes on the big screen.

The free showings will offer complimentary refreshments, photo ops, and a poster giveaway. The showing is also first-come-first-served with limited Ada seating available also on a first-come-first-served basis. Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is rated TV-pg.

Those requesting tickets can reserve up to four for the screenings that haven’t sold out. Only 25 theaters across the United States are participating in the screenings.

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The holidays are right around the corner, and Lego Star Wars knows just how to celebrate. Disney has announced that more content from the galaxy far, far away is coming to YouTube Kids. The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special is already available for streaming on the franchise's channel on the platform. But next month will feature the arrival of Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. The recent miniseries features a young character finding a powerful artifact that allows him to visit iconic locations and characters from the Star Wars franchise with a twist.

Not everyone is up for a Star Wars holiday special, but they do have something to celebrate no matter your history with the franchise's more light-hearted side. Combining the self-aware humor of a special with the delightful medium of LEGOs gets even more fun as The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special is now on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel.

The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special is now on YouTube!

According to news from the official Star Wars website, "Some of your favorite Lego Star Wars stories are headed to the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel just in time or the holidays!" This project has been on Disney+ since November 2020 but is now available for people with access to other streaming for a limited time. The site describes it as an "endearing special" and says its release will make it "even easier to share your love of the galaxy with...

Good news, Star Wars fans, the holiday season has already started in a galaxy far, far away. Lucasfilm has announced that the animated Disney+ special, The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, is available to watch for a limited time on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel.

Per Star Wars, the endearing Lego Star Wars Holiday Special is available today to watch on Star Wars Kids YouTube for a limited time, giving fans across the galaxy an easier (and less expensive) way to watch the 2020 CGI-animated special. "Join Rey, Finn, Poe, and their friends on a journey back to Chewbaccas homeworld of Kashyyyk for a Wookiee-sized celebration of the galaxys most magical holiday Life Day! in the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special," reads the synopsis. Kelly Marie Tran, Billy Dee Williams, and Anthony Daniels reprise their roles from the Star Wars sequel trilogy as Rose Tico, Lando Calrissian, and C-3Po,...

Kelly Marie Tran's upcoming role in a remake of Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet has given her the courage to publicly come out as queer for the first time. The Star Wars actress will join other LGBTQ+ icons such as Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone in queer filmmaker Andrew Ahn's adaptation of the 1993 rom-com, which was added to the Library of Congress just last year for its cultural significance and positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Speaking to Vanity Fair about her involvement in the film, Tran said that after spending time in an environment with so many other queer individuals, she felt ready to share her identity for the first time. "I havent said this publicly yet, but Im a queer person," stated Tran, adding that her work on Ahn's movie felt very close to home. "The thing that really excited me about it was I got...

The upcoming Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will embody a childlike sense of wonder by design.

"Its a show that involves kids, and yes it will be very appealing to kids who get to see themselves in this," episode director David Lowery told ComicBook.com about Skeleton Crew's appeal and unique take on Lucasfilm's galaxy far, far away. At the same time, Lowery felt Jon Watts and Christopher Ford's show would strike a chord with adults as well, pointing out, "when I was growing up, I aspired to be Luke Skywalker and Han Solo I didn't need a show about children to make me love Star Wars. But what I think this one is gonna do is remind adults like myself of what it was like to be a little kid watching Star Wars for the first time."

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Dropout is home to much more than Dimension 20 and other DnD actual play, and now the critically acclaimed series Very Important People returns for season 2, giving host Vic Michaelis (known for playing Mildred in Upload) a whole new roster of idiosyncratic creations to interview. Structured as a long-form interview show, Very Important People sees Vic (playing an exaggerated version of themself) discuss the life, origins, and goals of bizarre characters created through a mixture of improv comedians and stunning make-up work. Season 1 was a strange and surprisingly sweet collection of characters (who were never too far away from revealing a horrible secret).

Season 2 ups the ante, with some returning faces from across Dropout appearing as new characters. A number of new guests like John Early, Danielle Pinnock, Bobby Moynihan (Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy), Nicole Byer, Chris Redd, and more are also poised to join the festivities. Ahead...

A Spaceballs sequel is currently in the works with Josh Gad on board to star, produce, and co-write the script. While not many details are yet known about the new film, it's sounding like some new information is soon to be announced.

In a new interview with Forbes to promote his Dark Horse comic, The Writer, Gad shared a big update on the project. He confirmed that there's a finished draft of the screenplay for Spaceballs 2 that's left everyone who's seen it so far feeling "blown away." Stressing that he's spending "every hour of every day" working on the sequel, Gad hinted that the film will soon be ready to start with production.

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More Lego movies are officially in the works. Universal is developing three untitled live-action movies with a trio of acclaimed filmmakers.

According to Deadline, Jake Kasdan (Jumanji: The Next Level), Patty Jenkins (Wonder Woman), and Joe Cornish (Attack the Block) are all set to direct their own respective Lego movie. Plot details for all three movies remain under wraps, although screenwriters for each project have been announced. The Kasdan-directed movie has a script by Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul based on an original idea and previous draft by Matt Mider and Kevin Burrows. Jenkins co-wrote the script for her Lego movie with former DC Entertainment president Geoff Johns, while Cornish is currently rewriting a previous draft by Heather Anne Campbell which was off a treatment by Simon Rich.

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One blink-and-you-miss-it moment in Star Wars: The Last Jedi shockingly reveals that Kylo Ren foreshadowed Luke Skywalkers death at the end of the movie. The Star Wars sequel trilogy proved particularly controversial among Star Wars movies and TV shows, in large part because of the handling of Luke Skywalkers character. In the first sequel movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Luke was all but entirely absent. That was only the beginning of the complaints regarding Lukes Star Wars sequel trilogy arc.

In The Last Jedi in particular, Luke was revealed to have lost all hope in the Jedi and the galaxya complete reversal from how he had been in the original trilogy, especially Return of the Jedi. Lukes death in The Last Jedi then proved that much more controversial. After using the Force to astral project and deceive Kylo Ren, Luke disappeared, just as Obi-Wan Kenobi once had. While many...

On Friday 25 October 2024, Talk broadcasts Es.TV!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Es.TV” promises to be an exciting one, featuring a lineup of talented guests. Ariana DeBose, known for her role in “House of Spoils,” will be sharing her experiences and insights. Her presence is sure to bring a fresh perspective to the show.

The stars of “Saturday Night” will also make an appearance, adding a touch of comedy and entertainment. Their stories and behind-the-scenes moments are likely to engage fans and spark laughter.

Gaten Matarazzo, famous for his role in “Stranger Things” and now involved in “Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,” will join the conversation. His enthusiasm for both acting and gaming might resonate with viewers, especially those who enjoy both worlds.

Jenna Fischer, known for her role in “Mean Girls,” will bring her charm and wit to the episode. Fans of her work will be eager...

Es.TV is gearing up for an exciting episode this Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 5:30 Am on Talk. This week, the show features a star-studded lineup that promises to entertain and engage. Helen Mirren, known for her powerful performances in films like “White Bird,” will be sharing her insights and experiences. Her presence is sure to add a touch of elegance and depth to the conversation.

Bobby Moynihan, famous for his work in “Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,” brings his unique humor to the show. Fans can expect plenty of laughs as he shares stories from his career and perhaps even some behind-the-scenes moments from his latest projects. Colman Domingo, who has been making waves in “It’s What’s Inside,” will also be a guest, adding his dynamic energy and perspective to the mix.

Anya Taylor-Joy, known for her role in the upcoming “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” will likely discuss her...

On Monday 21 October 2024, Talk broadcasts Es.TV!

Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Es.TV” promises an exciting lineup that fans will not want to miss. This episode features a special cast from the popular show “Saturday Night,” bringing a lively energy to the program.

Lupita Nyong’o, known for her role in “The Wild Robot,” will be joining the cast. Her talent and charisma are sure to shine through, making for engaging conversations. Tony Revolori, recognized for his work in “Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy,” will also be part of the episode, adding a fun and youthful perspective to the discussions.

In addition to the star-studded guests, “Es.TV” will highlight the Home Theater Spotlight segment. This week, Melissa Barrera and Alisha Weir, known for their roles in “Abigail,” will share insights about their experiences in the industry. Their stories are likely to resonate with many viewers and provide a behind-the-scenes look at their work.

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy tells the story of a young, Force-sensitive boy named Sig whose discovery of a mysterious Jedi artifact leads to his entire galaxy being scrambled. The heroes he once looked up to are now the villains of the Star Wars universe, including his brother, Dev. Sig, along with some new companions, attempts a daring mission to put his galaxy back together again.

In this miniseries, the new characters encounter fan-favorite Jedi and Sith, whose allegiances have now flip-flopped. Amid the excitement of fights and wacky character swaps, it is a sweet story of the relationship between the two brothers, as Sig fights to save the person he cares for most. Here are my rankings for the four episodes, from best to worst.

1. Part 2 (L-r): Darth Kit Fisto, Darth Nubs, Darth Jar Jar (Ahmed Best), Darth Jyn Erso, Darth Rose Tico (Kelly Marie Tran), and...

(L-r): Darth Kit Fisto, Darth Nubs, Darth Jar Jar, Darth Jyn Erso, Darth Rose Tico, and Darth Hammerhead in a scene from Lego® Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved. Get ready for an exciting journey in the Star Wars galaxy! Jar Jar Binks, the often-debated Gungan, returns in a brand new adventure. In the Disney+ series Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, reality itself is at stake. When a young nerf-herder discovers an ancient relic with the power to rewrite existence, he teams up with a forgotten Jedi to set things right. And yes, Jar Jar Binks is along for the ride! Ahmed Best, the voice of Jar Jar Binks, recently shared his excitement about returning to the role and exploring a different side of the character. (Click on the media bar below to hear Ahmed Best) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content...

Ahsoka's journey in a galaxy very far away reportedly has a timeframe now.

Per an assessment of Star Wars' success rates in the Disney era, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that, according to sources, the live-action Ahsoka Tano series will begin production sometime in 2025. A release date has yet to be announced, with Andor season 2 remaining the only live-action Star Wars show confirmed for streaming next year.

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Jabba's sale barge, one of the most eagerly-anticipated Lego Star Wars sets of the year, is on sale now. 2024 has been an exciting year for Lego collectors, not least because of a range of kits inspired by Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - such as the unforgettable Dark Falcon. Today, though, one of the most exciting Star Wars Lego sets of the year has finally released.

The latest in the Ultimate Collector Series, Jabba's Sail Barge (75397) features 11 minifigures in total, and comes in at just under 4,000 pieces. Once built, the Sail Barge will be 25cm wide, 77cm long, and 25 cm tall, and it works perfectly with earlier releases of the Desert Skiff and Sarlacc Pit. It's on sale now from the Lego Store, complete with a bonus free gift - a 145-piece "Gift With Purchase" model of Luke Skywalker's Lightsaber.

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In recent years, Gaten Matarazzo has become a household name since his breakout role as the lovable Dustin Henderson on Netflix’s Stranger Things. Although the Millie Bobby Brown show took the young star to new heights in his career, the 22-year-old was once ready to blow his popular show streak with a surprising career choice. With the series’ final season being delayed, the actor had a chance to take up another project before picking up the popular show.

Gaten Matarazzo in Stranger Things | Credits: Netflix

Most stars would have chosen a role that would keep their popularity up after the Duffer brothers’ hit show. However, Matarazzo chose to follow his heart instead and landed a role on Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.

Why Gaten Matarazzo chose to join Lego Star Wars

The world might always remember Gaten Matarazzo for his role in Stranger Things. However, with the show...

As the final season of Stranger Things approaches, Gaten Matarazzo, who has played Dustin Henderson on the show since the beginning, said the show has been a part of his life for his most formative years. A mere adolescent when the show began in 2016, Matarazzo, now 22, said the fact that filming the last two seasons of the show has taken so long has been a blessing in disguise, People reports.

I love to do it, so any delay in the process is certainly frustrating, but now that we are getting towards the end of our filming process for the fifth season, Im asking for a Time-Turner, he joked, referring to the magical device used in the Harry Potter series for time traveling. Its been a pretty jarring thing to realize how quickly it all flew by, Matarazzo said of his time on the show. I remember so many things from...

Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy is the latest miniseries set in a galaxy far, far away. The delightful show stars Stranger Things' Gaten Matarazzo as Sig Greebling, a nerf herder who accidentally rewrites all of time and space. Teaming up with Jedi Bob (Bobby Moynihan), the two head out on an adventure to make things right.

Matarazzo sat down with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss his excitement about the project, especially about appearing in the same show as Star Wars Legend Mark Hamill.

"I actually didn’t know Mark was going to be on board when they sent the project over, but it was still a no-brainer, initially," Matarazzo shared when asked about his feelings about being in the same cast. "I’m a Star Wars fiend, and so when I was approached, I was like, 'I don’t care if the script is dog [explicit]; I’m doing it.

Bobby Moynihan would love to do a live action Star Wars, and I'd love to see it. The Saturday Night Live actor mused about what kind of character he would want to portray and the answer may surprise you.

In a special on Disney+, via Comicbook.com, Moynihan discussed who he would want to play in a live action Star Wars. His Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy character, Jedi Bob, is a definitely choice. Though, he also shared his want to be an alien, saying, "I enjoy Star Wars acting -- I really want to do live-action Star Wars. I really want to play some sort of alien creature where you can't see my face -- a slug or something. My dream is live-action orca. Me in a live-action orca costume, shrunk down, that's my dream."

Moynihan would make an excellent weird alien! He's an amazing character actor and would...

After playing a teen living on 1980s pop culture, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy finally gave Gaten Matarazzo the chance to work with Luke Skywalker himself.

While discussing the new reality-warping Star Wars miniseries' production, The Stranger Things star told The Hollywood Reporter that even he was shocked showrunners Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit got Mark Hamill to reprise his role as Luke.

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"I remember reading scenes with Luke in the booth, and I was like, 'Is there a world where we get Mark for this?' I meant it more as a bit, but they were like, 'We're talking with him now.' And I was like, 'No way.

Just over two years after audiences last saw Hawkins nearly destroyed by the Upside Down, Gaten Matarazzo is sharing an update on Stranger Things season 5's filming. The hit Netflix show has served as Matarazzo and other young actors' breakout roles, starring as a group of friends in a fictional small Indiana town in the '80s as they frequently combat the otherworldly forces of the parallel dimension known as the Upside Down. Stranger Things season 5 was confirmed by the creators, the Duffer Brothers, before season 4's release, with the season set to conclude the show, and beginning filming in January 2024.

Now, during a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to discuss the upcoming Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, Matarazzo was asked whether Stranger Things season 5 will be the "biggest, darkest, scariest" yet for the show. The Dustin actor began by confirming "that's the goal" for the show going into its final season,...

As the star of Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, Gaten Matarazzo has joined his all-time favorite franchise that he often references in his career-launching franchise of Stranger Things.

On the season four premiere of the latter, Matarazzo’s Dustin Henderson quoted Han Solo’s famous line, “Never tell me the odds,” which was a retort to C-3Po’s mathematical skepticism amid Han’s daring asteroid field navigation in The Empire Strikes Back. Well, Matarazzo — as his Force-powered Lego Star Wars character Sig Greebling — can now say that he’s also been on the receiving end of C-3Po’s odds. Anthony Daniels reprised his legacy character on Rebuild the Galaxy, only it was an ominous bounty hunter version of his protocol droid, since Sig reconfigured the very nature of the Star Wars galaxy by removing “the Cornerstone” (a glowing Lego) from a lost Jedi temple. Thus, Dan Hernandez...

In my opinion, Star Wars is doing great things for the youth of the fandom.

I'm not just a fan of Young Jedi Adventures because of the ability I had this year to get two nieces and a nephew into the adventures of Kai, Lys, and Nubs. I think it's important for there to be role models in any franchise and the students on Tenoo are just one example. When I watched and enjoyed Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, it struck me that the new series is something I can look forward to showing them when they've got a little more experience in life.

Part of what I love about Young Jedi Adventures is its low-stakes nature. There are stressors, certainly, but there is always a way for teamwork or understanding to bring about a win for the protagonists and their friends. It's so charming to me that I...

Though it's been a divisive year for Star Wars (as it often is), Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy is already one of the most underrated and best projects in the franchise in recent years. Starring Gaten Matarazzo in the lead role, the series also saw the return of Mark Hamill to voice Luke Skywalker, Anthony Daniels as C-3Po, Matthew Wood as General Grievous, and Ahmed Best as the long-awaited Darth Jar Jar, with many, many more surprise cameos.

In animated Lego format, the four-episode series follows Matarazzo's character, Sig Greebling, as he discovers an artifact that completely changes the Star Wars universe fans have come to know and love. Iconic heroes and villains swap places, and Sig must go on an adventure to try and restore order and be a savior to the galaxy. Rebuild the Galaxy is off to a hot start, seeing an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes following its release,...

It's always cool when there is a new Star Wars story around, and Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy is, as expected, great. No one does Star Wars like Lego, be it on television or video games, imbuing fun and lighthearted shenanigans into the galaxy far, far away. This time, they push the boundaries of the galaxy a little further with a completely different version of it, introduced by Jedi Master Bobarian Afol (Bobby Moynihan). Jedi Bob is the kind of deep-cut goofy Easter egg that only hardcore fans will know, but if you like or play with Lego, you have certainly crossed paths with Jedi Bob before.

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Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo recently revealed that Star Wars became his "first obsession in life." Now that he has officially made his debut in the galaxy far, far away via Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, he shares how the franchise pushed him to pursue his career.

Gaten Matarazzo Shares How Star Wars Became His First Obsession

Anybody can be a fan of something, but to Broadway Musical and Honor Society star Gaten Matarazzo, Star Wars goes beyond merch-collecting. If anything, it's the foundation of what brought him to the screens.

"[Star Wars] is the reason that I developed a love for cinema as a whole," the star explained, "It was my first actual obsession in life."

Matarazzo added how the franchise is the first thing he "sunk his teeth into" that really "started to become a whole personality.

The newest Lego Star Wars series dishes out a heavy dose of fan service with a complete overhaul of the canon story. The showrunners assert they did this in good faith to the franchise and with Lucasfilm's green light.

Star Wars fans are in for a treat with Disney's Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy; the show flips canon lore, places, and characters with an overhauled adaptation. In an interview with Collider, showrunners Benji Samit and Hernandez detail the creative liberties they took with the source material; they also confirmed that Lucasfilm never gave them any guardrails with the content. "...We never had any limitations on what we wanted to do," Samit said. "I think we didn't want to write anything that went too far. There is that balance. I mean, we love Star Wars. We love elements of every Star Wars that has ever been done. And we're...

Last week, a delightful new Star Wars series dropped on Disney+, and it has the potential to become one of the most unanimously liked Star Wars series because it's hard to dislike the adorable antics of Lego figures. Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy is a four-episode miniseries, with a very open-ended finale, which sees the Star Wars galaxy flipped on its head as the good guys become the bad guys and the bad guys become the heroes.

After years of playing one of the most famous geeks on television in Stranger Things, actor Gaten Matarazzo now gets to embrace his true inner fanboy by joining the Star Wars Universe with the Disney+ original series Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. Celebrating the entire history of Star Wars, the four-episode series has Matarazzo play Sig Greebling, who embarks on an epic adventure across space and time with his brother Dev. Along the way, the Greebling brothers encounter plenty of familiar faces from that galaxy far, far away on a journey that could reshape all reality if they're not careful.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Matarazzo shares his own deep love of Star Wars and joy in joining the universe, offers an update on the production of the upcoming final season of Stranger Things and teases what fans can expect with Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy on Disney+.

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Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy provides a Star Wars What If? story, and I want more of it. Rebuild the Galaxy proved to be an incredibly fun way of exploring alternate versions of the Star Wars movies and TV shows. The story centers around a character named Sig who finds a special cornerstone that completely dismantles the galaxy and rebuilds it as a new version of Star Wars' timeline.

Naturally, this allowed the self-referential tendencies of Lego movies and TV shows to shine through in a way upcoming Star Wars movies would not be able to. Atop being an incredibly fun story that I found to be heartwarming and hilarious, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy also scratched an itch I have had regarding the franchise for years. Via its story that plays with the conventions of the best and worst of Star Wars movies, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy...

Via Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the franchise has doubled down on the biggest Yoda mystery from The Empire Strikes Back. Rebuild the Galaxy is a Star Wars TV show that consists of four episodes, telling a story set in an alternate galaxy. Thanks to this intriguing setup, the miniseries humorously plays on the established characters, planets, plot points, and theories of the galaxy in a way upcoming Star Wars TV shows could not.

As a meta, self-referential story, Rebuild the Galaxy makes references to both the best and worst-ranked Star Wars movies in the franchise. The miniseries plays on the ideas of different established characters in intriguing ways, often culminating in humorous jokes as Lego installments tend to. With all areas of Star Wars' complete timeline being referenced, connections to other movies are found. In one such reference, Star Wars reiterates the answer to a Yoda mystery stretching back over four decades.

Lego versions of any franchise are always a tongue-in-cheek delight. The Lego Movie was entertaining with its constant refrain of “Everything is Awesome,” but I feel like The Lego Batman Movie letting its titular character be self-deprecating about his comic origins also outstrips anything in the live-action versions.

Star Wars finally gave us a holiday special worth remembering when bricks were involved, and I have a special place in my heart for the Halloween special. This weekend, I watched Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy in one sitting and regret nothing about the experience.

Here are the 8 best moments from the latest Lego Star Wars miniseries.

1. Competitive Clone Troopers Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, a new alternate universe adventure on Disney+. Image Credit: StarWars.com

It was funny enough to find that the clone troopers were all Admiral Ackbar, but the sound of “It's a trap!” wasn't what made...

For any Star Wars fan looking for a project that's unique, laugh-out-loud funny, and filled with references you won't soon forget, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy might check all your boxes and more.

Like many of its predecessors, Rebuild the Galaxy perfectly captures the magic of Lego Star Wars while simultaneously appealing to audience members of all ages. If you like Star Wars, whether you're a casual fan or superfan, you'll love this four-part special. But it's the unique elements of this story that set it apart in a good way.

The four episodes tell the story of Sig Greebling, a (literal) nerf herder who accidentally changes the entire galaxy with one Jedi relic. Suddenly, everything Sig knew about a galaxy far, far away has shifted -- and he's going to need some help to put the pieces back together.

Rebuild the Galaxy creates the unique opportunity to implement...

The following contains spoilers for Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy now streaming on Disney+.

The new miniseries from Lego Star Wars is called Rebuild the Galaxy because a long-lost relic alters the universe fans know. The story itself is a funny adventure for children, it's also chock full of Star Wars Easter eggs for fans of any era in the franchise. The Star Wars galaxy hasn't embraced the multiverse concept like Star Trek or Marvel and DC Comics superhero universes. This makes canon very important to fans, but Rebuild the Galaxy suggests the most obsessive and angry fans should lighten up.

Along with reinterpreting some of the most iconic elements of this fictional galaxy, the series itself is full of jokes that poke fun at every aspect of this universe. From goofing on Rey adopting the Skywalker last name to Luke's reaction to how his story is supposed to go,...

Jedi Bob in a scene from Lego® Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved. Bobby Moynihan, known for his comedic chops on Saturday Night Live, is thrilled to voice a key character in Disney+’s animated series, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. A lifelong fan of both Lego and Star Wars, Moynihan sees this project as a perfect mashup of childhood favorites. The series’ unique concept, where classic Star Wars characters are reimagined in fresh scenarios, resonates deeply with Moynihan. It echoes the joyful crossovers he enjoyed in his youth, like when The Muppets tackled Star Wars or classic literature. Moynihan also appreciates how Rebuild the Galaxy brings a fresh perspective to iconic Star Wars figures. He even jokingly expresses his enthusiasm for a show solely focused on a Jedi version of Darth Vader. (Click on the media bar below to hear Bobby Moynihan) https://www.

Its been 25 years since Star Wars fans were introduced to what is perhaps the most divisive character in the franchises storied history, and now Jar Jar Binks is back in the new animated miniseries Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. To celebrate, actor Ahmed Best took to social media to share some thoughts on the character, whom he has proudly portrayed over the years, starting with Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace back in 1999.

Taking to his Instagram account. Best shared a photo of himself holding up a Lego figure of Jar Jar Binks, adding a caption that teases theres perhaps more of Binks to come in future Star Wars projects. "Me and this guy have been through a lot together," he said. "I really love what weve been through, where we are and where were going. #starwarslegorebuildthegalaxy is a wonderful #starwars story. Check out #darthjarjar on @disneyplus available now.

Harley Quinn executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker have revealed a change of scenery for the titular character and her partner, Poison Ivy, in the upcoming season. Harley Quinn Season 5 will premiere this fall.

In an interview with ComicBook, the producers did not reveal the exact date of the eagerly anticipated fifth season's arrival but discussed the location change for Harley and Ivy. "You'll see Harley Season 5, hopefully soon. We don't have the exact air date, so there's that to look forward to, which continues sort of the story of Harley and Ivy's relationship," Schumacker said. "I could tease that there's a big sort of location move. There's been a teaser that's been presented at Comic-Con, so I don't think I'm saying anything out of school when I say a lot of the show this Season 5 takes place in Metropolis. Harley and Ivy decide to spice their relationship up with a change of scenery,...

This recap contains full spoilers for Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy episode 2.

After all of time and space has been rewritten where good guys are bad, and bad guys are heroes, a Force-sensitive nerf herder, Sig Greebling, has been captured by his older brother Dev, who is a Sith Lord in this universe. With him is Yesi, his friend from the original universe who doesn't remember him, who works for the Rebellion. All hope is not lost. Sig's Gonk droid Servo has teamed up with the mysterious Jedi Bob, who plans to rescue the heroes.

Let's recap everything you missed in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy episode 2.

On the planet of Fennesa, Sig and Yesi are being held captive by Dev. Sig pleads with his brother to try to remember their old lives as nerf herders. Dev calls in his apprentice, and it's...

Darth Rey!

Together, Rey and Dev begin to torment Yesi,...