‘Maul — Shadow Lord’ is a Strong Yet Perplexing ‘Star Wars’ Animated Series

April 6, 2026April 21, 2026 Lauren Lola

It’s common knowledge that the Star Wars fandom is an extremely divisive one. However, if there’s one aspect of the nearly 50-year-old franchise that most are on the same page about is that the animated series succeed at doing what several of the live-action series don’t always nail: impeccable storytelling, effortless world building, and the bravery to go deep on spiritual and morality-related subject matter.

Movies, Star Wars

Breaking Down the Trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’

February 18, 2026February 18, 2026 Mike Manalo

At its core Star Wars has always been about rebels and underdogs standing up to dictators using their own private armies to take over the galaxy. Since its debut in 2019, The Mandalorian strengthened those themes, centering on a ragtag duo of outcasts fighting the good fight against villains still trying their hardest to hold on to authoritarianism. Now the battle continues on the big screen as Din Djarin and Grogu return in The Mandalorian and Grogu!

Animation, Star Wars, Streaming

Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee Take Center Stage in ‘Tales of the Empire’ Trailer

April 4, 2024April 6, 2024 Lauren Lola

In 2022, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi was released, exploring untold stories via short films of characters, Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. The Dave Filoni-helmed animated anthology series was a hit among fans, leading to the announcement at last year’s Star Wars Celebration that a second season would follow.

Star Wars, Television

‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Officially Announced

January 10, 2024 Mike Manalo

The story continues folks! After a stellar season 1 that made all Clone Wars and Rebels fans rejoice, Ahoska is officially returning for a second season.

Movies, Star Wars

Production on ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Movie Officially Announced

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024 Mike Manalo

Confirmed today via Lucasfilm’s official social media, production on the long awaited big screen appearance of Din Djarin and Grogu has been officially announced this morning!

Fandom, Streaming1 Comment

Nerd Poppin’ Throughout the SAG-AFTRA Strike

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 Lauren Lola

As of Thursday November 9, the SAG-AFTRA strike came to an end following an approval of a tentative agreement with the AMPTP. Having lasted a whopping 118 days, it is the longest actors strike against the film and TV studios in Hollywood history.

Podcasts, Star Wars

FDI Cast 177: We Watch ‘Ahsoka’ for the Plot

October 13, 2023 Jamie

Brandon attempts to explain the intricacies of the plot for the latest Star Wars live action show, Ahsoka, to someone who never watched Rebels.

Reviews, Star Wars

NOC Review: ‘Ahsoka’ is a Solid and Epic Slow Burn

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Mike Manalo

She is no Jedi! But she is incredible! I’m referring, of course, to legendary Skywalker Padawan, Ahsoka Tano! When last we saw her, in both The Mandalorian Season 2 and The Book of Boba Fett Season 1, Ahoska was on the hunt for Grand Admiral Thrawn, while also providing some necessary words of wisdom to both Din Djarin and Luke Skywalker. But now it’s time for her to shine in her own epic series! This will be a review of the first two episodes of Ahsoka!

Star Wars, Television

New Character Posters for ‘Ahsoka’ Reveal the Light and the Dark

August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 Mike Manalo

We are counting down to the ultimate showdown, and the return of a Star Wars legend! Ahsoka is coming out August 23 with a two-episode premiere. And to celebrate, Disney/Lucasfilm has just released a new series of character posters featuring some familiar rebels and some new adversaries.

Star Wars, Trailers

New ‘Ahsoka’ Trailer: Once a Rebel, Always a Rebel

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Mike Manalo

The Rebels are back! The Rebels ARE BACK! Oh it feels so good to say that!

This morning, Disney and Lucasfilm dropped a new trailer for Ahsoka. And if you were a huge fan of Star Wars: Rebels, there is simply just too much awesome in it for you to keep your chill! I can’t say more about it unless you watch it!

Star Wars, Streaming

New TV Spot for ‘Ahsoka’ Reveals Release Date

June 7, 2023June 8, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s Dave Filoni’s birthday! And to celebrate, Lucasfilm has released a brand new trailer for Ahsoka. But that’s not all, you’ll find the trailer comes with a bonus surprise — the reveal of the show’s official release date!

Animation, Star Wars

Reasons to Watch ‘Star Wars: Rebels’ in its Entirety

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 Lauren Lola

Earlier this month at Star Wars Celebration Europe, fans were finally treated to the first good look at the upcoming limited series, Ahsoka, when the official trailer for it was released. Aside from seeing the former Jedi knight in action, several characters from the animated series, Star Wars: Rebels, are also set to have prominent roles in the story.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 309: Din is a Daddy

April 24, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney return to discuss the finale of The Mandalorian and compare it to the other show that features Daddy Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us. They also discuss the week in controversial actors and why Coachella is too dusty for them.

Interview, Star Wars

Hollywood Legend Carl Weathers Breaks Down ‘The Mandalorian’ and High Magistrate Karga

April 19, 2023April 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

Very few names have persisted in the medium of film and television the way Carl Weathers’ name has. From playing Apollo Creed in the first four Rocky films, to hunting Predators with Schwarzenegger, playing golf with Happy Gilmore, and now ruling over a planet in a galaxy far, far away, Weathers’ name and reputation as one of the greatest genre franchise stars on the planet cannot be disputed.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 308: Celebrating Star Wars

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith is back! And he’s joined by Britney and returning guest co-host Lauren Lola to go over all of the news and reveals from last week’s Star Wars Celebration in London, including the announcement of three new films and first footage from Ahsoka.

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UPDATE: New Details, Poster, and Trailer for ‘Ahsoka’ are Revealed

April 7, 2023May 5, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s Star Wars Celebration weekend! And today brought a flood of surprises. News of new films on the horizon! And the reveal of a new poster and trailer for Ahsoka!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 305: Put Some Respeq on Kelleran Beq

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith and Britney break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian and the return of Ahmed Best to the Star Wars universe. They also discuss the twin controversies surrounding Marvel Studios currently. Yikes!

Star Wars, Streaming

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Poster and Featurette Celebrate Din and Grogu

February 1, 2023February 2, 2023 Michael Lee

Today marks the 30-day countdown to the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian. Starring Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin, the critically acclaimed, original, live-action series sees its titular protagonist reunited with his cute but very powerful Grogu — let’s face it, his real name is Baby Yoda — and going on new adventures across the galaxy. To mark such an occasion, Disney has released a brand-new poster along with a featurette centered on the show’s legacy.

Star Wars, Trailers

Din Djarin Finds His Way Home in ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 Trailer

January 17, 2023November 25, 2024 Michael Lee

Though The Mandalorian season two finale saw Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) part ways with Grogu, their separation was short-lived as the two were eventually reunited in the final episodes of The Book of Boba Fett. Together once again, they’ll travel across the galaxy in pursuit of adventure. And a new trailer reveals more of the overarching plot and character drama, which sees Din trying to make amends for his past transgressions and the Republic making an effort to move away from its dark past.

Animation, Star Wars, Streaming

New ‘Bad Batch’ Trailer Teases Action Packed, High Stakes Second Season

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 Lauren Lola

A peaceful-looking island on an unknown planet, followed immediately by members of the squad of genetically altered clones, the Bad Batch, being chased by large crabs, breaks the ground for a glimpse at what’s to come from the upcoming second season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Set in the aftermath of Order 66, the show follows these group of rogue clones, as they navigate a galaxy under this questionable new Empire.

Anime, Reviews, Star Wars

NOC Review: When Grogu Met the Soot Sprites

November 12, 2022November 19, 2022 Lauren Lola

It’s been three years since the first-ever Star Wars live-action series, The Mandalorian — as well as the platform it lives on, Disney+ — debuted. In celebration, viewers received a little treat, by way of a collaboration between two beloved studios.

Animation, Reviews, Star Wars

Background and Filler Stories Unfold in ‘Tales of the Jedi’

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 Lauren Lola

One of the positives — in my opinion, anyway — to come out of streaming services creating their own original content is making space for short films to be created and to live on. Whether they be standalone tales or bits and pieces of a larger franchise, they are opportunities for filmmakers to tell a moving story within a short span of time.

Animation, Conventions, Star Wars

D23Expo: Star Wars Animation Expands with ‘Tales of the Jedi’

September 10, 2022September 11, 2022 Michael Lee

Dave Filoni brought his love for all things Star Wars to the Clone Wars animated series. While he has made the jump to live-action, directing a handful of episodes of The Mandolorian, he found his way back to animation with shows like The Bad Batch — a series that focuses on a team of specialized clones who go on black-ops missions that no other Clone dare go on. But just in time for the D23 Expo celebration, Filoni announced a brand new series of shorts called Tales of the Jedi. And he revealed a first look at the upcoming six-episode series.