39 posts tagged ‘star wars’
io9's Top 100 Posts of 2023
Gizmodo,
The year is ending, but the posting never stops. io9 wrote thousands of stories in 2023, from breaking news to analysis and critique of the biggest films, TV shows, comics, and games in our worlds. Here’s a look back at the 100 you, our dear readers, read and shared the most. Thanks for sticking around for another… Read more...
Rebel Moon writer Kurt Johnstad brushes off Star Wars comparisons
AV Club,
It’s been a little over a week since the first audiences saw Zach Snyder’s Rebel Moon, and the reactions haven’t been the kindest. Originally pitched as an entry into the Star Wars canon, Rebel Moon isn’t technically attached to any franchise even if the influences are easy to spot. In her D- review for The A.V. Club,… Read more...
Kylo Ren Wasn't Originally Supposed to Become Ben Solo Again
As if the movies themselves didn’t make it more than obvious, fans have long come to understand that the Star Wars sequel trilogy changed drastically throughout development. Multiple writers and directors worked on The Force Awakens as well as The Rise of Skywalker, sometimes with radically different results, while The… Read more...
The Phantom Menace Goes All the Way Retro In These New Star Wars Toys
Retro toys are a funny thing. When The Phantom Menace hit theaters, it did so alongside the firepower of a fully armed and operational action figure line that represented a huge generational leap from the Star Wars toys that changed the movie industry two decades prior. And yet now in the present, nearly 25 years… Read more...
Our Favorite Toys of 2023
We love toys here at io9, and when we’re not writing about them, we’re probably playing with them. It’s been a killer year for cool nerdy collectibles, so here’s just a few of our favorite things we picked up in the proverbial toy aisle this past year. Read more...
Taika Waititi Jokes About Why He Went From Indies to Marvel
At this point, you have to know Taika Waiti is gonna Taika Waititi—especially since it’s been long known he isn’t coming back for a potential Thor 5. But the director’s self-deprecating appearance on the SmartLess Podcast, hosted by comedic actors Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman, has left some Marvel fans… Read more...
Taika Waititi Wants His Star Wars Movie to Recapture the Joy of the Original Trilogy
Willem Dafoe teases his Beetlejuice 2 character. Get a look at the next Doctor Who anniversary special. Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu teases its Count Orlok. Plus, Monarch teases a new monster in what’s to come. Spoilers, away! Read more...
How Star Wars Nostalgia Helps Disney Parks Design Its Fandom Merch
Holiday gifting season is upon us and if you’ve ever wondered how apparel at Disney Parks goes from idea to execution into a fandom must-buy, designer Tatiana Salaverria is a great place to start. io9 spoke with her about the process behind theme-park merch inspired by Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel. Read more...