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!

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!

Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ is an Imperfect Good Time

June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

The online world is ridiculous. We all know it. Most stupid “leaks” and rumors involving Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny have been planted by small minded “anti-woke” trolls in an attempt to perpetuate anti-Disney agendas and garner unearned clicks. And while I have no real dog in those fights, other than to denounce the stupidity of anyone who believes “woke culture is ruining the world,” I have to say it’s all BS. Don’t be gullible. Most of it is wrong. And the movie is perfectly fine! Enjoyable, even!

Movies

New ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Featurette Celebrates the Last Adventure

May 18, 2023May 19, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s a bittersweet time for everyone’s favorite curmudgeon archeologist. We are finally seeing him return to theaters, but sadly it’s for his final adventure. And to commemorate this, Lucasfilm has dropped a new featurette featuring a behind the scenes look at the movie with director James Mangold (Logan), producer Kathleen Kennedy, star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, and of course the legend himself, Harrison Ford!

Star Wars, TableTop, Toys

Checking out ‘Star Wars Rivals’ at a Night of Rivals, Rebels, and Revelries

May 17, 2023May 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

If there’s a single name in the world of collectibles today that fills every fan with anticipation, it’s Funko. Featuring a wide array of Loungefly bags and, of course, Pops, the announcement of new projects from the venerable toy company always peaks interest among its millions of fans worldwide.

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.

Gaming, Movies1 Comment

New Funko ‘Indiana Jones’ Games Uncover Fortune and Glory

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Mike Manalo

When I was a kid, and I saw Indiana Jones swinging across the screen with his bullwhip, wearing a fedora, and punching the bad guys, I knew early on that this was the coolest movie protagonist in the history of cinema. Who didn’t want to be him, right? And thanks to Funko, now you can live that dream! With their new lineup of table top games for you to uncover!

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Lucasfilm Announces Three New ‘Star Wars’ Films at Celebration

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s a big weekend for Star Wars fans! News and announcements have been flowing through everyone like The Force all morning. And perhaps the most exciting announcements were also the most unexpected. In short, we’re (supposedly) getting three new Star Wars films, everyone!

Movies, Trailers1 Comment

Brand New ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Trailer and Poster Uncovered

April 7, 2023April 7, 2023 Mike Manalo

The news at Star Wars Celebration Europe continues to heat up! In addition to the new trailer for Ahsoka which was revealed earlier this morning, Lucasfilm also uncovered a new trailer and poster for this summer’s Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! And they both look like they belong in a museum (in a good way)!

Movies, Trailers

‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Uncovers a New Super Bowl Trailer

February 12, 2023February 12, 2023 Mike Manalo

On the heels of the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 trailer dropping, Disney also revealed a new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

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.

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Official Trailer for ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’ Finally Hits

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Mike Manalo

Oh my god! This is not a drill! We FINALLY have a trailer and — at long last — a title for the next Indiana Jones movie! I’m not going to spoil any of this by wasting words. Watch this immediately!

Movies

New Looks from ‘Indiana Jones 5’ Debut

November 18, 2022November 19, 2022 Mike Manalo

We are less than a year away from the return of the greatest adventurer in cinematic history, and Empire unveiled a very cool image and a few very nice looking covers from their upcoming issue, which will feature the next Indiana Jones film as its main story.

Fandom, Star Wars1 Comment

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

May 31, 2022May 31, 2024 Laura Sirikul

During the 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 can change how they react to it.

Conventions, Star Wars

‘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.

Conventions, Movies

First Look at the Return of ‘Indiana Jones’

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Mike Manalo

Today at Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm dropped the first look at the next installment of the Indiana Jones franchise! Check out the first image from next year’s Indiana Jones film below:

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.

Movies, News

Phoebe Waller-Bridge Joins the Cast of the Next ‘Indiana Jones’

April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Mike Manalo

A new player for a new adventure! That’s right folks. Today, Lucasfilm announced that global treasure, Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag) has joined the cast of the next Indiana Jones adventure! Phoebe will naturally star alongside the obviously already confirmed Harrison Ford, who is stepping back in the fedora one final time.

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life: Star Wars Endgame

January 6, 2020January 30, 2020 Hard NOC Media

Hard NOC Life is back and all-new for 2020! Dominic and Keith return to wrap up their tour through the galaxy far, far away by sharing their thoughts on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

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Guest Post, Movies, Star Wars

A Promise Fulfilled: Finn’s Story Rises in a Spectacular Finale

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 Guest N.O.C.

by Jamal Igle

(Warning: This essay is filled with spoilers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker)

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Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life: The Reaction to ‘Skywalker’

December 23, 2019January 30, 2020 Hard NOC Media

After 42 years, the Skywalker Saga comes to a close with the release of The Rise of Skywalker. Keith was joined by Jamie Noguchi to screen the movie at Baltimore’s historic Senator Theater. Here are their instant reactions. SPOILERS!

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Reviews, Star Wars1 Comment

NOC Review: ‘Rise of Skywalker’ Ends the ‘Star Wars’ Saga with a Whimper

December 18, 2019January 21, 2020 Mike Manalo

Let’s be honest. The reason you, the skeptic who hated on The Last Jedi for two years (not me, but you know who you are!), went on this site and clicked on this review is to find out whether or not Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is any good. But the answer to this isn’t a simple one. Now before the cynic in you dismisses the movie entirely just because it’s not an overwhelmingly positive “yes,” just know that it’s not terrible either. To put it simply, in a year where we had Avengers: Endgame and the finale of Game of Thrones, The Rise of Skywalker, the conclusion to the 40 year Skywalker saga, is squarely in between: neither as amazingly uplifting and universally praised, nor as abysmally disappointing and anticlimactic as some other fantasy finales that pissed me off.

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Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life: The Last Rogue Force Awakens One Solo Jedi

December 16, 2019January 30, 2020 Hard NOC Media

With Rise of Skywalker and the end of the Skywalker Saga at the end of the month to look forward to, Hard NOC Life is going to be a Star Wars podcast for the month of December. Because there aren’t enough Star Wars podcasts on the internet! Each week, Dominic and Keith will be breaking down a different trilogy that make up the beloved Star Wars franchise.