Nobody does interviews like Tony Gilroy. Anyone who's followed the press tour and awards campaign forAndorover the past year knows that few filmmakers answer questions as deeply and eloquently as Gilroy. Now that the hype around the hit Star Wars series has died down, Gilroy sat down for an interview with The Hollywood Reporter and spoke at length about the series' political significance, rumors that Dave Filoni doesn't like Andor, the future of Lucasfilm, and much more.
George Lucas was named the fourth greatest American innovator on Forbes' list of the top 250 living innovators in honor of America's 250th anniversary, behind only Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
One of the founding fathers of the modern blockbuster, Lucas also revolutionized movie merchandising with an endless tsunami of Star Wars action figures and Indiana Jones lunch boxes. Through his special effects company Industrial Light & Magic and his sound company THX, he sold his tools to other filmmakers.
The situation regarding the Super Bowl ad forThe Mandalorian & Grogu has been explained. The fact is that the new trailer left fans completely bewildered.
For several weeks, rumors have been circulating about a new video for the blockbuster movieStar Wars. After a lackluster debut teaser, fans were hoping that the second trailer could drum up excitement for the upcoming adventure. However, what they got instead was a strange 30-second spot that parodied one of the most famous Super Bowl commercials, the Budweiser Clydesdales.
The article by Variety details the perplexing Super Bowl ad for The Mandalorian and Grogu. There is also an official statement from Lucasfilm management about the reasons for this decision. It turns out that the commercial was directed by the director ofThe Mandalorian and GroguJon Favreau.
The head of the studio's marketing department, Ryan Stankiewicz, said that the unique trailer was intended to "pay homage to the classic commercials of yesteryear." The goal was to convey "the warmth, humor and emotional connection between these two beloved characters."
Disney Executive Vice President of Creative Marketing Jackson George added: “Grogu is more than just a character; It’s a pop culture phenomenon.” Therefore, he was considered an ideal candidate for a parody.
As revealed in the new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, released this week, bounty hunter Embo will make his feature film debut in the upcoming Star Wars film.
As noted by user @jtimsuggs on Twitter/X, there is a rather strange story about how Dave Filoni came up with the voice for Embo.
In a video dedicated to the episode “Bounty Hunters” of the series “The Clone Wars, published on StarWars.com, Filoni detailed how he was inspired by the French book about the Smurfs when voicing Embo.
“I had to come up with a language for Embo. My editor, Nick Anastassiou, who is French, had books about the Smurfs, all written in French, because his son Alex sometimes comes and reads them. I just took one of them, even though I don't speak French. I opened it and deliberately pronounced French words very poorly. Nick ended up loving it, and so did the director [Steward Lee]. So in the end I am Embo.”
So, the upcoming Star Wars game is being developed by former Need for Speed and Burnout developers and will have an “immersive single-player campaign” with branching paths.
There will be an online multiplayer game with 12 racers. They also promise a scenario mode with unique racing conditions.
Vehicles include sub-racers, repulsors, landspeeders, skidders, and speeder bikes. The game doesn't have a season pass - "It's a premium version... We want it to be complete when it comes out."
Star Wars: Galaxy Racer is podracing at Sony's State of Play, with a new gameplay trailer from Fuse in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
Attention all racers! Sony's State of Play broadcast featured an exclusive look at Star Wars:Galactic Racer - with one of the galaxy's most beloved podracer pilots, lifting motors. Take a look!
Determined repulsor racers traverse the volcanic surface of Sentinel First, the dusty sands of Jakku, the treacherous ice of Ando Prime, and the lush jungle of Lantaana—our first look at the verdant planet—in this breathtaking new gameplay trailer, continued uncover the trailer that accompanied the announcement at the Game Awards 2025.
When The Mandalorian and Grogu premiere in theaters on May 22, it will be Din Djarin and his little green companion's first adventure without the warmth, confidence, and commanding presence of Greef Karg. But the legacy of the late Carl Weathers will live on in the upcoming Star Warsfilm, as evidenced by a hidden detail in today's all-new trailer.
High on the heels of last week's Super Bowl special, a new full trailer for The Mandalorian and the Grogu movie has officially been released. Watch the trailer below and read on for a full look at the new footage.
Star Wars returns to the big screen with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Watch the trailer now and immerse yourself in the film starring Pedro Pascal, only in theaters and IMAX on May 22.
