If you are looking for Star Wars themed gadget accessories such as phone cases, laptop cases and cases, Airpods cases or wallets, then look no further because CASETiFY has released a new collection. These products are only available in the USA.
The collection features beskar-inspired designs that combine the rugged textures of the Outer Rim with the playfulness of Grogu. The range includes a very cool Grogu-themed AirPods case, as well as many other products dedicated to The Mandalorian and Grogu. Most of them are only compatible with Apple products.
Jon Favreau has revealed one of the strangest and most interesting technical features behind the Mandalorian series and the Grogu movie: he used Apple Vision Pro to preview how IMAX footage would look in a theatrical-sized frame. In an excerpt from an interview published by several publications, Favreau said they developed software that allows him to put on a headset, sit in a virtual IMAX theater and view the image in full format while aligning frames.
Star Wars-themed fast food promotions are usually a little chaotic by design, but Burger King's new promotion tied to the Mandalorian series and the Grogu movie sounds like the company knows exactly what kind of chaos it wants. Burger King has officially announced the launch of a limited-time menu on May 4th at participating U.S. restaurants in honor of the upcoming film, which will be released in theaters on May 22, 2026.
And yes, menu names play a very important role.
According to Burger King's official statement, the line includes the BBQ Bounty Whopper, Grogu's Blue Cookie Shake, Grogu's Garlic Chicken Fries and Imperial Cheddar Ranch Tots. The chain is also releasing four collectible cups that can be redeemed with the purchase of select items, including the Bounty Bundle, BBQ Bounty Whopper Combo and Grogu's Garlic Chicken Fry Combo 12 Piece.
Of all the names you might expect to see in a Star Wars movie, Martin Scorsese's name probably wasn't high on this list.
But according to SFX Magazine, citing comments from director Jon Favreau, the legendary filmmaker will actually make a cameo appearance in The Mandalorian and Grogu, voicing the alien shopkeeper seen in the film's trailer. And honestly, that's already one of the weirdest and best little details about this movie.
The upcoming film The Mandalorian & Grogu (The Mandalorian & Grogu) has become the shortest live action film in comparison with other films in the Star Wars universe that were released after the acquisition of Lucasfilm by Disney in 2012.
The duration of the film about the new adventures of Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu is 2 hours 12 minutes. This is three minutes less than “The Force Awakens” (Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens), released in 2015.
Little is known about the plot of the new sci-fi film. However, judging by the released trailer, the main characters of The Mandalorian series will be hired by the New Republic for some kind of task.
The new film stars (or voices) Sigourney Weaver (“Avatar”), Jeremy Allen White (“Bear”), Stephen Bloom (“Star Wars Rebels”) and even Martin Scorsese (“Movie Studio”).
The film will be released overseas on May 22, 2026.
For fans who fell in love with Star Wars before Disney bought Lucasfilm, 2014 was a time of mourning, with many stories being declared non-canonical. Among them is the Starkiller saga. Gaylen Marek, introduced in Star Wars: The Force Unleashed and its sequel, is a Force-sensitive youth kidnapped by Darth Vader and raised in darkness. Along with Darth Revan, Starkiller remains one of the most beloved Legends characters that fans want to return to the official canon. Such a chance almost presented itself during the release of the animated series "Rebels": Starkiller was planned to be one of the inquisitors - Jedi hunters. But the plan failed.
In an interview with the Polygon portal, actor Sam Witwer, who gave the voice and image of the charismatic Darth Maul in the new Star Wars project - Maul: Shadow Lord, was asked if he would return to the role Starkiller, if Lucasfilm had asked. To which the actor replied:
I would shave my head that very second. With great joy. I love this character. It is thanks to him that I am here.
And when it came to the hypothetical battle between his two iconic heroes - Maul and Starkiller - Witwer did not beat around the bush:
What if they fought? I am absolutely sure that I would be the winner.
The first two episodes of Star Wars: Maul: Shadow Lord are now available on Disney+, with new episodes airing every Monday until May 4th. But the question of Starkiller's canonization remains open. But if this happens, Sam Witwer is ready to take up the lightsaber again without hesitation.
The star of the franchise about a galaxy far, far away, Mark Hamill (“The Long Walk”), who gave audiences the character of Luke Skywalker, said that his three children have completely different attitudes towards the films of the “Star Wars” universe.
In an interview USA Today the actor admitted that not all children are in delighted with the franchise.
Nathan Hamill, who was born during the filming of The Empire Strikes Back (Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back), was present on the set of Return of the Jedi (Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi).
“He was completely into it. He could sit in Yoda's house because he was small." <...> He was in a workshop making creatures, and he was allowed to play with them," Hamill said.
The second son, Griffin, was born during the filming of Return of the Jedi and was not imbued with the world of Star Wars. As the actor said, his second child, who is “more analytical and serious”, considers the films of the franchise to be “too commercial”.
The same can’t be said about Chelsea, Mark Hamill’s daughter. She likes Star Wars.
Hamill last appeared on the big screen in his famous image in the filmStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Rise (Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker).
About a year ago, Mark Hammill said that he would like to see Marvel star, actor Sebastian Stan (“The First Avenger”) in the role of young Luke Skywalker.
Before Star Wars, before ILM changed the way blockbusters were made, and before Lucasfilm became one of the most important names in modern franchise history, it was just a company founded by George Lucas on April 20, 1971.
This means that today is Lucasfilm's 55th anniversary.
According to the history of Lucasfilm itself, George Lucas founded Lucasfilm in 1971 after the creation of THX 1138, creating the company to support his future projects. A new anniversary announcement from ILM clarifies the date: Lucasfilm was founded onApril 20, 1971inMill Valley, Californiawhen Lucas was just26 years old.
And, frankly, this is a more significant anniversary than it might seem at first glance.
