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Star Wars Archives - TEMPLE OF GEEK
In celebration of Star Wars Day, the animated anthology series, Star Wars: Visions Volume 2, premiered today on Disney+.
Temple of Geek Podcast host Elizabeth is joined by Star Wars aficionados Dannielle and Kari to discuss the first eight episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2.
This time on the Temple of Geek Podcast, our host Monica is joined by Elizabeth and Stacy to discuss the first 4 episodes of Star Wars: Andor.
On this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast, we are geeking out over all of the Star Wars Celebration 2022 Announcements and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration finally returned after a three-year (pandemic-related) hiatus. The official Star Wars-inspired convention returned over Memorial Day weekend, with both fans from all over the world gathering in Anaheim, CA to celebrate.
Star Wars Celebration 2022 in Anaheim, CA. Photo by Myles Obenza
The 4-day event brought huge names in the Star Wars universe like Actors Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Pedro Pascal, and Rosario Dawson, and introduced fans to new stars. It was four full days of panels, huge announcements, and exciting exhibitions. The next Star Wars Celebration event has been announced for April 2023 and will take place in London.
Star Wars Celebration Announcements
“Obi–Wan Kenobi”
After a dramatic entry to the tune of “Duel of the Fates,” stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen were joined by executive producer Kathleen Kennedy, director Deborah Chow and cast members Moses Ingram and Rupert Friend. Following a lively discussion about the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series, there was a surprise announcement that there would be a red-carpet premiere of the first two episodes later tonight… and the whole audience was invited.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: (L-R) Rupert Friend, Moses Ingram, Deborah Chow, Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, Ewan McGregor, Yvette Nicole Brown, and Hayden Christensen attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration for "Obi-Wan Kenobi" in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney)
To the delight of the audience, at the end of Lucasfilm’s Studio Showcase, the iconic composer John Williams led the Pacific Symphony Orchestra in the Obi-Wan Theme—played live for the first time ever.
“Andor”
On hand to talk about “Andor,” an upcoming new series for Disney+ were star Diego Luna, who returns to the role of Cassian Andor, creator and showrunner Tony Gilroy, executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg and Genevieve O’Reilly who portrays Mon Mothma once again. To the delight of the fans, Luna unveiled the new poster and showed the teaser trailer for the series.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 26: (L-R) Kathleen Kennedy, President, Lucasfilm, Genevieve O'Reilly, Sanne Wohlenberg, Tony Gilroy, Diego Luna and Yvette Nicole Brown attend the studio showcase panel at Star Wars Celebration for “Andor” in Anaheim, California on May 26, 2022.
The “Andor” series will explore an era filled with danger, deception, and intrigue. Cassian Andor embarks on a path that will turn him into the rebel hero who will challenge the evil Galactic Empire.
Diego Luna returns as Cassian Andor and is joined by cast members Genevieve O’Reilly, Stellan Skarsgård, Adria Arjona, Denise Gough, and Kyle Soller. The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Sanne Wohlenberg, Diego Luna, and Michelle Rejwan. Tony Gilroy is the creator and showrunner.
“Andor” launches exclusively on Disney+ on August 31, with the first two episodes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5UX1Adanis
“Ahsoka”
Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni took the stage to roars from the excited crowd. They announced that they had just come from the set of “Ahsoka,” which is in production now. Filoni confirmed that he is directing some episodes of the series, and then they shared a video greeting from Rosario Dawson, who is playing the title character, Ahsoka.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: (L-R) Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Rosario Dawson,
In this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast, we speak with Ashley Eckstein about "Star Wars: Mindful Matters"
Monica and Kristen are back to guest host on the Temple of Geek Podcast and discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch, episode one, "The Aftermath".
This week on the Temple of Geek Podcast we geek out over a new trailer for "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" that is coming to Disney+.
In this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast, Kristen Chavez is joined by Abagail Dillion to discuss the final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
The Rise of Skywalker has brought us the end of the Skywalker Saga. Monica, Danniel and Paul discuss what they loved about the Skywalker Saga.
In today’s episode, we speak to fan film creator Raymond Montemayor. He has created an award-winning fan film series called Star Wars Toy Stories.
Danniel and Paul discuss the Star Wars news from D23 on this episode of the Temple of Geek Podcast.