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!

Theme Parks

Disneyland Resort Adds Bluey and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ to Their 2026 Offerings

December 2, 2025December 2, 2025 Michael Lee

Disneyland Resort had plenty to celebrate in 2025. Beyond the usual Lunar New Year, Food & Wine Festival, Halloween, and Christmas offerings, the resort also marked its 70th anniversary. Now, as we step into 2026, guests can look forward to returning favorites like after-hours parties and new additions that take them even deeper into a galaxy far, far away. Not only that, but they can see Bluey in the park for the first time.

Animation, Interview, Star Wars

‘Tales of the Empire’ Voice Talent on Recording and Unraveling Their Characters’ Nuances

May 2, 2024May 1, 2024 Lauren Lola

The Bad Batch may have just ended, but the wait for more animation from the Star Wars universe won’t be long. Just in time for Star Wars Day (a.k.a. May the Fourth) is the anthology series, Tales of the Empire.

Star Wars, Theme Parks

Disneyland’s Star Tours Gets a New Destination During Season of the Force

April 8, 2024April 10, 2024 Michael Lee

Since Star Tours launched in Tomorrowland at the Disneyland Resort in 1987, it was the premiere attraction for Star Wars fans. Nearly four decades later, it remains a fan-favorite attraction, adding newer destinations as more upgrades are added to improve the guest experience. Now that the Disneyland Resort is celebrating the Season of the Force, Star Tours has added the planet Seatos as a new destination, and guests receive one of three transmissions from Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson), or Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal).

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!

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!

Podcasts, Star Wars

FDI Cast 169: This Hand of Mine is Burning Red! It’s Telling Me THIS IS THE WAY!

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 Jamie

Our last catch up episode of Star Wars goodness! This week, we talk about Mandalorian Season 3.

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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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!

Star Wars, Television2 Comments

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!

Hard N.O.C. Life, Star Wars

Hard NOC Life 302: Pirates of ‘The Mandalorian’

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Hard NOC Media

Keith is out this week, so Britney brought back her Lituation Room partner Vanessa Shark to break down the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian and share some thoughts on the evolution of her podcast, now titled the DC Studios Podcast.

Interview, Marvel, Star Wars

‘Quantumania’ and ‘Mandalorian’ Star Katy O’Brian on Finding Nuanced Roles

March 6, 2023March 8, 2023 Michael Lee

With Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania currently in theaters and The Mandalorian season 3 streaming on Disney+, we have every reason to be excited to see more of Katy O’Brian.

Reviews, Star Wars, Streaming1 Comment

‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 is Off to Bold New Adventures

March 1, 2023March 2, 2023 Michael Lee

Star Wars has always been more than a space opera. It mixes in different genres from action-adventure to space westerns. It even takes inspiration from the great Akira Kurosawa. And The Mandalorian brings a lot of what we love about Star Wars and throws in a brand-new story that doesn’t have much to do with the Skywalker saga.

Interview, Star Wars2 Comments

‘The Mandalorian’ Director Rick Famuyiwa on Ambitious Season 3 and Easter Eggs

February 28, 2023March 4, 2023 Michael Lee

The Mandalorian finally makes its season three debut tomorrow after a year-long hiatus. The season promises to be its most ambitious as Din Darjin (Pedro Pascal) seeks redemption for breaking the Mandalorian code after he had to off his helmet twice in season 2.