Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Comic News
- StarWars.com has a preview for The Rise of Kylo Ren #3.
Fandom News
- ILM shared a video showing off the visual effects for The Rise of Skywalker.
- Some concept art for Trevorrow’s “Duel of the Fates” Episode IX have leaked.
- The Art Director’s Guild also released some neat behind the scenes pictures for The Rise of Skywalker.
Movie & Television News
- The Mandalorian season two is set to premier in October (previously Favreau said Fall 2020 so now we have a more specific time). Bob Iger also mentioned the possibility of spin-off series for certain characters.
- Fans of The Big Lebowski may be interested in this – The Jesus Rolls. It’ll be out February 28 so you won’t have to wait long.
- So the Saw franchise is upping their game with Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson, plus a new spin on the series. Spiral will be out May 15th.
- And in case you missed the Superbowl movie trailers…
Toy & Collectible News
- Hasbro is making a new Imperial Troop Transport for The Mandalorian. The Hollywood Reporter has a write up and interview on it with pics. Pre-orders are already up for it.
- If you collect Tiki cups, Toynk is offering one for baby Yoda.
- Yak Face has some looks at the 6″ Black Series probe droid and 3-3/4″ ESB Luke.
Video Game News
- BB-8 and BB-9E are now playable in Star Wars: Battlefront II.