Notable Little Moments and Details from ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

June 24, 2022June 24, 2022 Lauren Lola

WARNING: The following contains spoilers from the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series.

The third live-action Star Wars series and first limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, has come to an end. Set a decade after the events of Revenge of the Sith, the Jedi master has lost his way as he lives in exile on Tatooine, watching out over a young Luke Skywalker. However, when a call summons for him to leave his post, he must find balance within the Force and himself, in order to become the headstrong Jedi he was once more.

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Hard NOC Life 271: Attack of the ‘Obi-Wan’ Flashbacks

June 20, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith, Dominic, and Britney are back to talk about the latest installments of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ms. Marvel. What’s #NerdPoppin: Lightyear, Blade: Trinity on TNT and the Golden State Warriors NBA Championship, plus the announcement of a Joker sequel featuring Lady Gaga.

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FDI Cast 145: Brandon Spots His Sign

June 17, 2022June 19, 2022 Jamie

It’s another random episode filled with A.I., Star Wars, and Brandon!

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Hard NOC Life 270: ‘Ms. Marvel’ But We Don’t Talk About Bruno

June 13, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Before Keith, Dominic, and Britney break down the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi, they heap praise upon Ms. Marvel! What’s #NerdPoppin: Stranger Things, Black Adam, and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

Star Wars, Television

Nacelle Company Launches Vice TV Doc Series with ‘Icons Unearthed: Star Wars’

June 10, 2022 Keith Chow

The Nacelle Company — the studio behind Netflix’s The Toys That Made Us and Disney+’s Behind The Attraction — has announced Icons Unearthed, a new documentary series that will focus on some of the biggest pop culture franchises in history. The first topic of the series will be none other than the Star Wars Universe.

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Hard NOC Life 269: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Episode III Revenge of the Darth

June 6, 2022June 5, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith, Dominic, and Britney break down the most recent episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi and its surprise Vader confrontation. What possibly could await our heroes for the remainder of the season?

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On Creating a Safe Space for People of Color in the Star Wars Universe

May 31, 2022June 1, 2022 Laura Sirikul

During Star Wars Celebration this past weekend, The Nerds of Color got to chat with Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy about bringing more creatives of color into the Star Wars Universe, while also protecting newcomers like Moses Ingram coming into the fandom. Kennedy knows they can’t change social media, but they can change how they react to it.

Conventions, Fandom, Star Wars

A Look Back at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, From a Certain Point of View

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 Lauren Lola

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, after quite a few pandemic delays, has at last come and gone. Three members of The Nerds of Color were present for all the action, including yours truly. This was actually the first Celebration I had ever been to and having bought my pass to it back in June 2019, this was a long time coming.

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Hard NOC Life 268: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ First Reactions

May 30, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith, Dominic, and Britney are here to review the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which dropped on Disney+ over Memorial Day Weekend. They also cover all the major news from Star Wars Celebration, including the Ahsoka series and the Andor trailer.

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The Cast and Crew of ‘The Bad Batch’ Reflect on Season 1 and Tease Season 2

May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 Lauren Lola

It’s not Star Wars without its animated shows, and The Bad Batch is the latest entry to expanding the galaxy far, far away through that medium. Set immediately after Order 66, Clone Force 99 — a squad of clone troopers with genetic mutations — along with young clone, Omega, navigate the galaxy, where the need for clones in the era of the Empire is slowly but surely becoming obsolete.

Conventions, Star Wars

Disney+ and Lucasfilm Tease First-Look at ‘Ahsoka’

May 29, 2022May 31, 2022 Mike Manalo

“Ezra’s out there somewhere. And it’s time to bring him home…” four years ago, those final words ended one journey, and began a new one, as the beloved Star Wars: Rebels brought its four-season run to a close. For years, Rebels mastermind, and overall walking Star Wars encyclopedia, Dave Filoni, has been asked when we’d get to see that new journey unfold. And this weekend at Star Wars Celebration, Filoni finally answered that question.

Reviews, Star Wars, Streaming

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ is a Great Entry Point and an Even Greater Legacy Series

May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 Adonis Gonzalez

What even is a “diehard” Star Wars fan? Back in the early days of the franchise, when it wasn’t a franchise, a “hardcore” fan would be the ones camping out at their local theater the night before — a tent and sleeping bag to fight back the cold. All was worth it to be among the first to see Luke’s adventure come to a triumphant conclusion (for now).

Conventions, Star Wars

Citizen Ignites Star Wars Celebration with Exclusive Timepieces

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Mike Manalo

Are you at Star Wars Celebration? Looking for some really special watches that will light up the galaxy hotter than Luke did to the first Death Star (Burn on you, Empire)? Then you’ll immediately want to check out the Citizen booth (Hall C, Booth #2743) when visiting the convention.

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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Cast Reflects on their Characters’ Goals and What to Expect

May 27, 2022May 31, 2022 Laura Sirikul

The cast and creative team behind the new Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi gathered together during Star Wars Celebration: Anaheim to talk about their characters.

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Disney+ Releases ‘Andor’ Trailer and Key Art at Star Wars Celebration

May 26, 2022May 27, 2022 Laura Sirikul

During Star Wars Celebration’s LucasFilm Studio panel, the cast and creatives behind the upcoming Disney+ series Andor released a teaser trailer. The series, which was revealed to consist of 12 episodes — and 12 other episodes for the second season, launches exclusively on Disney+ on August 31.

Interview, Star Wars

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Director Deborah Chow on the ‘Star Wars’ Legacy and Toshiro Mifune

May 20, 2022May 20, 2022 Keith Chow

In one week, on the 45th anniversary of the original Star Wars, Disney+ will be premiering the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Filling in the gap between Episodes III and IV, Obi-Wan Kenobi brings back Prequel era stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to reprise the roles of Kenobi and Darth Vader, respectively.

Star Wars, Streaming

Lucasfilm Announces New Behind the Scenes Specials Coming to Disney+

May 4, 2022May 31, 2022 Mike Manalo

Happy Star Wars Day, nerds! In celebration of this very religious holiday LucasFilm has officially announced two new behind-the-scenes specials coming to Disney+.

Star Wars, Streaming

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Trailer Teases Return of Darth Vader

May 4, 2022May 4, 2022 Keith Chow

To celebrate May the Fourth, Disney+ has just released the official trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, which is now launching with two episodes on May 27.

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Hard NOC Life 257: Certain Points of View on ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

March 14, 2022 Hard NOC Media

Keith, Dominic, and Britney are joined by fellow NOC, Preeti Chhibber, author of the forthcoming Spider-Man’s Social Dilemma to discuss her new book and break down the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, as well as DC’s movie schedule shakeup and Disney+ adding Netflix’s slate of Marvel shows.

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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Teaser Reveals Young Luke and the Hunt for Jedi

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022 Laura Sirikul

Disney+ has just released the teaser trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi giving fans an exciting first look at the highly anticipated limited series, which launches on Disney+ on May 25.

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Why Boba Fett’s Character Development Matters

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 Lauren Lola

WARNING: The following contains spoilers from the first season of The Book of Boba Fett.

All the episodes of the first season of the second Star Wars live-action series, The Book of Boba Fett, are now streaming on Disney+. The underworld of Tatooine is turned on its head when Boba Fett and Fennec Shand roll into town, looking to rule over the territory that once belonged to Jabba the Hutt. It’s easier said than done, as the two are quick to realize.

Star Wars, Streaming

Hello There: ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Will Stream on Disney+ in May

February 9, 2022February 10, 2022 Keith Chow

Though The Book of Boba Fett just completed its initial season with a thrilling action-packed finale, Disney+ is going right back to Tatooine in its next Star Wars series. It was revealed today that the highly anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series will debut on May 25. Four and a half decades to the day Alec Guinness originated the role in Star Wars: A New Hope.

Podcasts, Star Wars

FDI Cast 133: Next Time on Tatooine Chopper…

February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Jamie

We cover it all! Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Neil Pert, The Rock, John Cena, Mando Garage, and Momoa! Strap in for an off the rails episode of the ‘cast!