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"Star Wars" is at its best when it is simply exploring the ramifications of its setting, painting a picture of the weird little corners of the franchise's universe, and telling stories that challenge what "Star Wars" can even be. It's what made the one-two punch of "Skeleton Crew" (a delightful space pirate adventure) dropping right before "Andor" (one of the most poignant TV shows of the decade) so effective.

This is something "Star Wars: Visions" does extremely well, telling non-canon stories that take the imagery and tropes of "Star Wars" to the extreme. Shorts like "The Duel" or "Into the Stars" completely reimagine what the franchise can be, while "Visions" as a whole tends to prioritize stories that speak to the real-world's history.

For volume 3, "Star Wars: Visions" is going back to its roots by tapping Japanese anime studios to tell a variety of different stories. One of those shorts...

Leon Michels is building a roster of team players for his newly announced El Michels Affair album, 24 Hr Sports. Out Sept. 5 via Big Crown Records, the record kicks off with the lead single “Anticipate,” a grooving and bluesy record featuring Clairo.

“I’m simply holdin’ out for love/I don’t mind the wait/I know it’s exciting to anticipate the comedown/Won’t you let me in, boy,” Clairo sings over Michels’ twinkling arrangement. “If you could be kinder to me/We could hash it out/Make it lighter,...

We’re big fans of director John Carpenter’s 1986 action extravaganza Big Trouble in Little China here on JoBlo. We’ve sung its praises with a Revisited video, named it the greatest cult film of all time, and dug into the film’s three best scenes… so we’re very sad to hear that actor Peter Kwong, who played the super-powered martial artist Rain in the Carpenter film, has passed away at the age of 73. According to Variety‘s report, Kwong died in his sleep Tuesday night.

Kwong is best remembered for playing Rain, but that was just one of almost 90 screen acting credits he racked up over the course of a career that stretched back nearly fifty years. Hailing from Sacramento, California, Kwong got his acting career started with an appearance on a 1976 episode of the TV series Visions. Among his many other credits are roles in the films Straight Time,...

The Star Wars franchise has had a better track record in animation, especially as its big-screen installments received increasingly more criticism. The Tales series is quickly becoming the flagbearer of the franchise’s limitless potential in the medium, and Tales of the Underworld is another glowing addition to the lineup.

The third season of the series, which originally started as Tales of the Jedi, tells the stories of the bounty hunters and criminals active in the underworld during the Empire’s tyrannical reign over the galaxy far, far away. Fans of the franchise are in love with the show’s improved quality in the latest installment, and here is why it might just be what the Star Wars universe needs right now.

Star Wars fans cannot stop raving about Tales of the Underworld

Star Wars received an anniversary present when Tales of the Underworld, the third installment of the animated anthology series,...

May the 4th be with you.

Every year on this say, Star Wars fans the world over show their appreciation for all things Galaxy Far, Far Away, and Lucasfilm has now joined the celebration by releasing an all-new montage of footage from every movie, live-action and animated series in the saga.

The video cleverly mashes-up footage and dialogue from all three movie trilogies, as well as the likes of The Mandalorian, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Rebels, Visions, Skeleton Crew, and more.

We haven't seen Star Wars on the big screen since The Rise of Skywalker, but that will soon change. In addition to Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter, Lucasfilm has Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's untitled Rey-focused movie, James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi (probably not the official title), and Dave Filoni's "Mandoverse" crossover event in the works.

“I think it’s a very clever way for fans...

This May, Star Wars fans are expecting more big announcements than ever thanks to Star Wars Celebration. The convention last occurred in 2019 and was postponed in 2020, and is now happening next month. Some major announcements are already leaking — just based on details provided officially by the convention itself. All assumptions thus far, but exciting nonetheless.

Star Wars Celebration announced all of its panels officially today, including one that doesn’t quite confirm rumors of a new animated anthology Star Wars series … but definitely doesn’t strongly suggest the rumors are true.

The panel, titled “Tales of the Jedi” and hosted by Amy Ratcliffe, will also feature special guest Dave Filoni. You know, just the man possibly best known in the Star Wars community for his work on the animated series that have released since Revenge of the Sith.

Additionally, the description for the panel specifies the presentation will be about...

The San Francisco International Film Festival (Sffilm) has revealed the Golden Gate and Audience Award winners for its 2025 edition, the festival’s 68th. Short film winners now qualify for Academy Awards consideration in the categories of live-action narrative, documentary, and animated short.

Golden Gate Awards were given in the feature film categories of New Directors, Global Visions, Cine Latino, and the newly named Kirby Walker Documentary Award.

In the Mid-Lengths and Short films categories, Golden Gate Awards were given to Mid-Length Film, Narrative Short Film, Documentary Short Film, Animated Short Film, and Bay Area Short Film.

Golden Gate Awards were also presented to Family Short Film and Youth Works Short Film.

Audience Awards were given to Documentary Feature (Ryan White’s “Come See Me in the Good Light”), and, in a tie, two titles were honored in the Narrative category: “All That’s Left of You” and “Souleymane’s Story” (directed by...

After Star Wars Celebration wrapped up only a few weeks ago and Revenge of the Sith has returned to theaters everywhere to celebrate its 20th anniversary, there’s no better time to be a Star Wars fan than right now. The latest season of Andor recently hit Disney+ last week, and it’s already earned the title as the highest-rated Star Wars project ever. Fandom has conducted a new study on the Star Wars franchise by collecting data from fans, which has revealed the favorite characters, movie/TV shows, and even games.

Leading the charge for the favorite character is Ahsoka, voiced by Ashley Eckstein in animation and portrayed by Rosario Dawson in live-action. Following behind Ahsoka, in order, is Ben Solo (Adam Driver), Snoke (Andy Serkis), Darth Sidious (Ian McDiarmid), Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), Darth Maul (Sam Witwer/Ray Park), Darth Plagueis, Rey Skywalker (Daisy Ridley), Count Dooku (Christopher Lee...

Exclusive:Paradise City Sales, formerly known as Memento Films International, has taken on international sales rights to Portuguese director Pedro Pinho’spolitically charged Africa-set dramaI Only Rest In The Storm,which is set to world premiere in Un Certain Regard at theCannes Film Festival.

The film explores neocolonialism, climate anxiety, and identity in a story about an environmental engineer who travels to a West African metropolis to work on a road project for an Ngo. There, he becomes entangled in a relationship between a couple of the city’s inhabitants as the dynamics of the expat community unravel around them.

Sérgio Coragem,...

The Star Wars: Visions anthology series has been a breath of fresh air for long-time fans who weren't impressed by the recent sequel trilogy. But, it appears that Disney and LucasFilm love the animated anthology series as much as fans do, because one of the best short films from the show, titled "The Ninth Jedi," is being adapted into a new series. This year's Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan brought about many surprises, including Ryan Gosling taking to the stage to promote his new Star Wars movie with Shawn Levy. But, no one expecting a brand new, previously unannounced show to be unveiled.

That's exactly what happened during the third and final day of Star Wars Celebration. The Ninth Jedi series was announced by LucasFilm's senior VP of franchise content and strategy, James Waugh, to roarous applause from the crowd. "The Ninth Jedi" short film was written and directed by Kenji Kamiyama,...

Another Star Wars Celebration has come and gone, but there's plenty to look back on before we put it all behind us. Here is a quick recap of all the movie and show news that fans can start to prepare for in the following year.

The Mandalorian & Grogu

For the first time ever, Din Djarin and Grogu are coming to the big screen. The Mandalorian & Grogu, which is now expected in theaters on May 22, 2026, will send the clan of two on another epic adventure across the galaxy.

Pedro Pascal will reprise his role as The Mandalorian himself, and fans can expect to see plenty of faces, old and new -- and in IMAX, too!

Star Wars: Ahsoka Season 2

While we don't yet have a release date for the second season of Dave Filoni's Ahsoka series, we do know to expect it next year. The series' next season will...

Star Wars Celebration might be over, but that isn't slowing down the news from a galaxy far, far away, as one of Lost co-creators is working on a new series for Disney+. After a weekend filled with news about new films and animated projects, one notable absence from Star Wars Celebration was the news of any new live-action Star Wars series. There was a lot of attention paid to Andor and Ahsoka Season 2, but there was nothing new about the status of Skeleton Crew, or maybe a decision to reverse course and renew The Acolyte. It appears, though, that Lucasfilm has something in the works for live-action Star Wars television, but it might not have been ready in time for a big announcement at Celebration in Tokyo, Japan.

Variety reports that Lost co-showrunner Carlton Cuse and his son, writer Nick Cuse, are working on a Star Wars series. No further...

Andor will end with its already-acclaimed second season, but there are still plenty of Star Wars stories on the horizon. This year’s iteration of the semi-annual Star Wars Celebration convention, which took place in Tokyo, Japan over the weekend, gave plenty of star-studded updates on both fan-favorite Star Wars projects and new, previously unannounced installments. Here’s a roundup of what you may have missed.

What did we learn about existing Star Wars shows and movies at Celebration 2025?

Disney+ shows abound, but the last theatrically-released Star Wars movie remains 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker. That will change next year with The Mandalorian and Grogu, a cinematic conclusion to Disney+’s first original series directed by series creator Jon Favreau, who was on hand at Celebration to promote the movie alongside his creative collaborator Dave Filoni and stars Pedro Pascal (reprising his role as the titular Mandalorian bounty hunter Djin...

He was just supposed to be passing by, but Ronin, the former Sith Lord character who appeared in the first season of the animated anthology Star Wars: Visions, will be returning in the third season of the Lucasfilm series which debuts on Disney+ on Oct. 29 this year.

The big reveal came at the Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo, in a panel dedicated to the hit show, where Visions executive producer James Waugh confirmed that three of the most popular storylines from the first season of the show — “The Duel,” “The Village Bride” and “The Ninth Jedi” — will be continuing in the upcoming third volume of episodes.

Waugh also revealed a “bold new direction” for Visions with the introduction of the Star Wars: Visions Presents banner, which he said would be giving filmmakers a chance to tell deeper and more longform stories without the constraints of the shorter runtime of the typical Visions episodes.

Tales of the Underworld was announced earlier this week, which was a surprise to me. Not because I didn't think that they wouldn't do another Tales series. It's more that it broke the pattern.

For the last four years, Tales and Star Wars: Visions have alternated their release order. Visions has been the odd years, and Tales were the even one. If the pattern continued, then Tales would have come out in 2026 with Visions having the 2025 slot.

So then, when is Visions coming out if Tales took its slot this year?

I know we're more than likely going to get a release date announcement for Star Wars: Visions Season 3 at Star Wars Celebration Japan in just a couple of weeks. But where is the fun in waiting when we can just speculate on a possible date?

If I had to guess, we are getting both anthology shows this year because...

If there is one favorite child that came out of Star Wars: Visions' first season, it's clearly the first episode, "The Duel." This single short has had multiple one-shot comics as well as a full novel to explore its characters and world on a much deeper level. As a fan of Visions, I adore seeing any of the episodes getting some love despite the Ronin not being my favorite. However, if there is one thing that the Star Wars: Visions: The Manga Anthology showed me, it's time for "The Duel" to step aside and let other characters get a chance to play.

I waited two years to get this anthology. I remember seeing the first artwork of Dan G'Vash and Tajin Crosser cross my feed with the announcement this would be serialized in Japan. "The Elder" is absolutely one of my favorite shorts to come out of this series. While...

Star Wars: Visions won big at the Annie Awards. The awards show that celebrates everything in animation honored two shorts from the anthology series.

First up was the fan favorite "Screecher's Reach," which won Best Direction - TV/Media. It won over Scavengers Reign, Pokémon Concierge, My Dad the Bounty Hunter, and Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire. The other winner from Visions was "Aau's Song," which took home Best Music -TV/Media. It beat out Animaniacs, Babylon 5: The Road Home, Pacemaker, and The Smeds and The Smoos.

They weren't the only Visions shorts that were nominated at the Annie Awards. "Sith" was nominated for Best Production Design - TV/Media and Best FX - TV/Media but lost out to Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai in both categories. "I Am Your Mother" and "Screecher's Reach" also lost to Blue Eye Samurai for Best Character Animation - TV/Media and Best Editorial - TV/Media,...

Warning: This article contains spoilers from Star Wars: Visions season 2.

The beauty of an anthology series like Visions is that every episode feels fresh. Every episode is a brand new story with new characters that is full of possibility. The range of stunning animation and diverse interpretations of Star Wars made each episode a joy to watch.

Of course, some episodes resonated more strongly than others. Every episode featured flawless and striking animation, meaning that these rankings will focus more so on the story and character development than the animation of each episode.

9. “Journey to the Dark Head”

A battle between dark and light.#StarWarsVisions Volume 2 available May 4 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/WIEj1f4vXF

— Star Wars (@starwars) April 28, 2023

A young Jedi and a mechanic teaming up to try and end a war by cutting off the head of a Sith statue is an intriguing premise. Unfortunately, the execution...

One of the most fascinating things about Star Wars: Visions to me is that none of the studios collaborate with each other. And yet despite this, over the course of two seasons, there are certain themes that rise up among the different shorts. For example, in season one, all the shorts were from Japanese studios. With Star Wars heavily influenced by Akira Kurosawa films, it wasn’t a surprise that many of the shorts focused on the lightsaber and its importance.

Star Wars: Visions season two is no exception, as many different themes bubbled to the surface. One in particular that stood out to me was the bond of family. Found family is always prominent in Star Wars throughout the entire franchise. But when it comes to these shorts, there is a focus on blood relations and the community around them, which isn’t as common.

“In the Stars” was the first of these,...

With season two of Star Wars: Visions coming in 2023, I wanted to look back at each short from season one and celebrate why they’re great. This is Visions Remembered.

It took me a long time to truly appreciate Akakiri. As Science Saru’s second entry after To-B1, I did appreciate it had a completely different tone and style from the cute Astroboy-inspired episode earlier in the season. Still, I struggled with this short for a long time. I thought it was a real bummer tone to end Star Wars: Visions on. But the more I sat with Akakiri, I began to see it in a different light. Each time I watched it, I came to appreciate the story more and more. That’s because I had a realization after talking with a friend of mine about Rey and Ben Solo’s relationship.

The truth is Akakiri is one...

With season two of Star Wars: Visions coming in 2023, I wanted to look back at each short from season one and celebrate why they’re great. This is Visions Remembered.

The Elder is Studio Trigger’s second entry for Star Wars: Visions season one. Paired with The Twins, it does a fantastic job showing the studio’s range from bonkers crazy high octane anime battles to this episode, which is slower, methodical, and focuses on one of the core stories of Star Wars which is the relationship between a Jedi Master and his padawan.

Looking back, this is the only episode of Visions that focuses on the traditional relationship of the Jedi. There are found families or adopted parents in Visions. But because The Elder is structured in a more traditional way focusing on the Jedi, it’s actually quite unique compared to the other shorts because of this. It...

With season two of Star Wars: Visions coming in 2023, I wanted to look back at each short from season one and celebrate why they’re great. This is Visions Remembered.

The Ninth Jedi is actually incredibly hard for me to write about. Brought to us by Production Ig aka Studio I.G., the reason this was the hardest one for me to tackle is the fact that The Ninth Jedi is so good. It’s the most solid entry from Star Wars: Visions. There’s a reason why it’s universally thought to be the best of the group or at least in people’s top rankings. When things are this good, it’s hard to point out just one or two things that make it stand out. I could probably write a full-length essay on this episode. I’ll do my best to keep this somewhat short.

I think...

With season two of Star Wars: Visions coming in 2023, I wanted to look back at each short from season one and celebrate why they’re great. This is Visions Remembered.

Look, I want to try and talk about all of the Star Wars: Visions shorts as equals and not give some special treatment over others. Of course, I have my favorites and least favorites, but this series on Dork Side of the Force is about pointing out the good in each of them.

But Tatooine Rhapsody is my favorite! I know I have to try and be unbiased when writing these editorials, but Tatooine Rhapsody is my precious child and doesn’t deserve all the hate it gets, and everyone is just mean because this is easily the most Star Wars short out of the entire bunch and it is my sweet baby, Okay!?

Though, I do get why this...

With season two of Star Wars: Visions coming in 2023, I wanted to look back at each short from season one and celebrate why they’re great. This is Visions Remembered.

The Duel is the perfect opener for Star Wars: Visions. Not just for the fans of anime, but it’s really made everyone else who never dipped their toe into the medium. When everyday people think of Japan or anime, I’m sure one of the first things that come to their mind are samurai. Opening Star Wars: Visions with a Star Wars version of a classic Ronin story eases an everyday audience into what to expect from anime before it veers into different kinds of anime genres. Maybe The Village Bride or The Elder could have been successful as first entries too, but The Duel does a fantastic job capturing what an average audience probably expects out of something from Japan short of Godzilla,...

Star Wars has a long history with Japan. Samurai were a huge inspiration for George Lucas as well as the films of Akira Kurosawa. While I haven’t been in anime circles recently, I grew up with the medium. Star Wars and anime felt like they should be a match made in heaven. Fan videos and comics crafted in an anime style always clicked perfectly in my mind. It felt like a major gaping hole that a galaxy far, far away didn’t have an anime series. So when Star Wars Visions was announced, it felt like a long time coming.

Visions’ nine shorts was unlike anything else in the entire franchise. Not having to play in the rules of canon, the creators could do anything they wanted within the galaxy and could take on their own view of the franchise.

Now, one year later, Visions is still one of...

The world of Star Wars comics is vast and ever-expanding. It seems like every new series brings something new to the larger Star Wars universe — even in instances where the characters, setting, and themes are familiar to readers.

This winter, the world of Star Wars Visions and one of its main players returns in comic form. Star Wars: Visions – Takashi Okazaki — by writer and artist Takashi Okazaki — will shed new light on both the origins of The Ronin and the infamous Sith.

According to StarWars.com, the first issue of the upcoming comic is part of an ongoing series from Marvel that “invites comics creators to put their own spin on the galaxy far, far away in the spirit of Lucasfilm’s animated anthology of the same name.” The series is set to kick off this November with Star Wars: Visions – Peach Momoko #1.

“The Ronin” wasn’t just the main character in “The Duel,...

Episode 5 of Star Wars: Visions, “The Ninth Jedi,” encapsulates the purest of Star Wars lore: hope. Highlighting how those from the Dark Side use the shadows to gain their tactical advantage, this episode reveals the necessity to adapt and why the Jedi must use similar strategies to survive.

In this episode of the Disney+ series, after receiving a transmission from a mysterious Juro to unite any Jedi who answer the call, those who arrive are left wondering if this person can be trusted. While it’s uncertain if this call is a trap or not, they must wait for their summoner to arrive in a temple above the planet’s surface. While waiting, we see Kara and her father on the planet below. Zhima was tasked with creating lightsabers for all of those who answer Juro’s call.

As we see Zhima complete his work, two hunters arrive, and it...

As soon as Saw X, the tenth entry in the Saw franchise (you can read our review Here), was released in September of 2023, franchise producers were already talking about the potential of a Saw XI. The official announcement came that December, along with a release date: September 27, 2024… but then it was said that the producers and Lionsgate had decided to take a little extra time with this one, Saw XI was pushed back to September 26, 2025. Now, our friends at Bloody Disgusting are reporting that we might not see another sequel in the Saw franchise at all, as a source “close to the production” has informed them that Saw XI has been cancelled!

According to this source, “It’s totally dead. It’s 100% over. Almost a year now.” The source added, “Everything went sideways in January 2024 … the producers started fighting.” One producer attempted to plow forward with the film, but the...

Director Olivier Marchal’s Squad 36 is a grounded, slow-paced thriller that meditates upon the very topical issue of police corruption. While the narrative focuses on the actions of individuals who abuse the powers they have been given to serve their own selfish means, the thematic significance of Squad 36 holds the rotting system and the seedy hierarchy of power accountable for creating an environment where such corruption festers. Characterization plays a key role in storylines such as this one, and it’s decent enough in the case of Squad 36. The issue is that the lead, whose Pov guides viewers through the narrative, is way less interesting than the characters who remain off-screen most of the time and yet affect the story the most. For a movie that is over two hours long, it is surprising the film doesn’t even have a fleshed-out roster of main characters—a...

French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet has announced he is adapting bestselling novel Changer l’eau des fleurs by Valérie Perrin, with Leïla Bekhti in the lead role as a beloved cemetery caretaker with a tragic backstory.

The Oscar-nominated Amélie director unveiled details of the project in an exclusive interview with French magazine Paris Match.

Italian company Palomar acquired adaptation rights to the novel in 2021 and is leading the production with Paris-based 24 25 Films, both of which are Mediawan companies.

Studiocanal is co-producing and will also distribute the film in France and handle international sales, while Canal+ and Netflix are backing the production.

Changer l’eau des fleurs, which translates as “changing the flower water”, revolves around a woman called Violette Toussaint who is the caretaker for a cemetery in a small town in Burgundy.

Violette is at the heart of this small world, populated by the local gravediggers and...

Oscar-nominated Haitian filmmaker Raoul Peck is to be the guest of honour at the 56th edition of documentary festival Visions du Reel, taking place in Nyon, Switzerland from April 4-13.

Peck’s participation in the festival will include a masterclass and a retrospective of his non-fiction work, along with a screening of his latest film Ernest Cole: Lost and Found ahead of its release in Swiss cinemas.

Born in Haiti in 1953, and raised in Congo, New York, France and Germany, Peck’s filmography has long focused on key figures fighting for emancipation and criticising the cultural domination of history’s Eurocentric perspective.

On Saturday January 11 2025, PBS broadcasts Austin City Limits!

Norah Jones; Hurray for the Riff Raff Season 50 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Austin City Limits” promises to be a treat for music lovers. Titled “Norah Jones; Hurray for the Riff Raff,” this episode features two talented acts that have made significant contributions to the music scene. It will air soon on PBS, bringing a blend of soulful melodies and engaging performances.

Norah Jones, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, will take center stage. Known for her smooth voice and heartfelt lyrics, she will perform highlights from her latest album, “Visions.” Fans can expect a captivating set that showcases her unique style and musical evolution. Her ability to blend jazz, pop, and country influences has always set her apart, and this performance is sure to reflect that.

In addition to Norah Jones, the episode will also feature Hurray for the Riff Raff.

This Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:00 Pm, “Austin City Limits” will showcase a special episode featuring Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Norah Jones and the band Hurray for the Riff Raff. In Season 50, Episode 9, music lovers can look forward to a captivating night filled with soulful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics.

Norah Jones will take the stage to perform highlights from her latest album, “Visions.” Known for her smooth voice and unique blend of jazz, pop, and country influences, Jones promises to deliver an unforgettable performance. Fans can expect to hear some of her most beloved songs, alongside fresh tracks that showcase her artistic growth.

Hurray for the Riff Raff will also grace the stage, presenting standout songs from their album “The Past Is Still Alive.” This band is recognized for its powerful storytelling and folk-inspired sound. Their performance is sure to resonate with audiences, bringing a mix of emotion and energy to the show.

The ‘Star Wars: Visions’ series continues to impress, with Volume 4 already in development.

Insider DanielRPK revealed on his Patreon that Lucasfilm is quickly expanding the anthology, which offers unique takes and animation styles within the ‘Star Wars’ universe.

Each volume of ‘Visions’ has introduced creative new approaches to the franchise, making it a standout series.

With Volume 4 underway, fans can expect even more captivating stories and stunning visuals that challenge traditional ‘Star Wars’ storytelling.

Although no release date is confirmed, the ongoing development signals Lucasfilm’s strong faith in the series. More updates are expected as production progresses.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below!

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The ‘Star Wars: Visions’ series is proving to be a hit, with Volume 4 already in development.

According to insider DanielRPK on his Patreon, Lucasfilm is wasting no time in expanding the anthology that brings unique perspectives and animation styles to the galaxy far, far away.

Each volume of ‘Visions’ has explored new creative approaches to ‘Star Wars,’ making it a standout addition to the franchise.

With Volume 4 in the works, fans can look forward to more fresh stories and stunning visuals that push the boundaries of what ‘Star Wars’ can be.

No release date has been announced yet, but the confirmation of its development shows Lucasfilm’s confidence in the series. More updates will likely follow as production ramps up.

Have something to add? Let us know in the comments below!

Lucasfilm has officially confirmed Star Wars Visions season 3, set to release in 2025. Essentially Star Wars' version of What If...?, Visions is one of the best Star Wars TV shows ever released. The stories are unrestrained by canon and continuity, with animation studios from around the world welcomed in to reinterpret the Skywalker saga and do something fresh and new. It's both popular and critically acclaimed, and it tends to release on Star Wars Day every two years.

Lucasfilm has officially confirmed that Star Wars Visions season 3 will release in 2025.

Volume 3 of #StarWarsVisions is coming to @DisneyPlus in 2025. pic.twitter.com/ArCiMPyOUy Star Wars (@starwars) November 20, 2024

Visions season 3 features the following Japanese animation houses:

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Best known for...

David Production

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Cells at Work!, Urusei Yatsura

Kamikaze Douga + Anima

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Pop Team Epic

Kinema citrus Co.

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0, Made in Abyss, The Rising of the Shield Hero...

Disney and Lucasfilm have revealed that animated anthology series Star Wars: Visions is coming back for a third volume in 2025. The news was announced on the first day of Disney’s two-day Content Showcase event in Singapore.

Volume three of Visions will return to Japan, with 9 new animated shorts from anime studios in the country. The Japanese studios involved include David Production, Kamikaze Douga+ Anima, Kinema Citrus, Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, Trigger and Wit Studio.

When it debuted in 2021, Visions was a bold creative choice by Lucasfilm as it was a collection of non-canon animated shorts created by different Japanese animation studios and featuring different animation styles. The lack of restrictions led to wildly imaginative interpretations of the Star Wars mythos that proved incredibly popular with fans and critics alike.

‘Star Wars: Visions’

The first volume of Visions debuted on Disney+ in September 2021. The season included 9 episodes...

One of, if not the best Gerard Butler action franchise, the Fallen saga, has expanded beyond Butler himself and onto the small screen in the StudioCanal series Paris Has Fallen, which is now available to stream in the U.K. and will soon land on Hulu in the U.S. Directed by Oded Ruskin and Hans Herbots, and starring Tewfik Jallab (Blood Coast), Ritu Arya (The Umbrella Academy), and Sean Harris (Mission: Impossible - Fallout), Paris Has Fallen has now received its first reactions and reviews and it sounds like the spin-off is a worthy follow-up to the action thriller series.

"Gerard Butler was the executive producer of Paris Has Fallen. No wonder it's so so good," declared X/Twitter user and action fan @Onahi_. @NiGhTVioLaToR adds, "Paris Has Fallen is a great series. #AmazonPrime," while @akinomoakiin says, "If you need an interesting TV series for the weekend go and see Paris Has Fallen.

If you still haven’t heard the earworm that is the “Ballad of the Witches’ Road,” from Marvel’s Agatha All Along count yourself lucky, because it is catchy. There are even multiple versions of the song, an original masterpiece by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez with various lyrics, which are fun to decipher. For example, Lorna Wu’s version of the ballad contains different verses than the original one sung by Agatha’s ragtag coven. Japanese Breakfast even covered a new pop version of the ballad, produced by Jack Antonoff.

Florence + the Machine’s song “Seven Devils” was used in a teaser trailer for the show. Showrunner Jac Schaeffer even made a musical nod to Dolly Parton’s song “Jolene,” hinting that Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha was the inspiration for that song in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

For all the needledrops in the witchy Marvel series — from...

Tobin Bell owns a metal briefcase that he uses to house nine composition books, each one containing the notes he took to prepare to play John Kramer, a.k.a. Jigsaw, in the movies that make up the Saw franchise.. Soon, he’ll start taking notes in a tenth book, because Saw XI is on track for a September 26, 2025 release – and he has confirmed to the LA Times that Kramer is “a main part” of the latest sequel.

The LA Times reports that the first page of the notes Bell took for the original Saw “includes a drawn spiral interrogating the likes, dislikes and motivations” of his character. The other pages “are occupied by a series of questions about the character. They start with the most basic details — ‘Where am I?’ for example — and evolve into increasingly specific queries until they form an inverse triangle brimming with insight he’s deciphered on his own.

WandaVision saw the return of Vision to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after his death in Avengers: Infinity War in a new white body, raising questions about where the character is now. While questions about Scarlet Witch's death have continued to circulate, especially with the release of Agatha All Along, little attention in the MCU has been given to this new iteration of Vision. Built by S.W.O.R.D., the new version of the hero character has been given insufficient focus in the universe, although that is set to change in an upcoming series.

Though there are plenty of upcoming Marvel movies, Disney's mandate for Marvel Studios to slow down their release slate has led to significant delays on the TV side. Series like Ironheart have been delayed, and it took several years for Agatha All Along to essentially serve as a follow-up to WandaVision. Marvel intends to release...

Spooky season has arrived early, and it flew in on the broomstick of Agatha Harkness. Ok fine, technically the Marvel witch doesn’t need a broom to fly, but “Agatha All Along” does bring the witchiest of witch vibes with its playlist.

Thanks to the cast’s performance at the D23 Expo this year, we knew that Marvel’s latest series would feature another new original song, in the form of “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road.” Unfortunately, we only hear the faint melody of it in the season premiere, as Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) unwittingly hums it in her car.

It comes in full in episode two, and on top of that, we already have a solid spooky season playlist building up in the episodes.

Here’s a rundown of all the songs in “Agatha All Along” (so far):

Episode 1 “The Ballad of the Witches’ Road” by Kathryn Hahn...

Spoilers are ahead for Emily in Paris season 4, parts 1 & 2.Like other installments of the hit Netflix romantic comedy-drama, Emily in Paris season 4's soundtrack helps build the show's singular vibe. While Emily Cooper's (Lily Collins) story is full of antics and mishaps, there are also romantic tunes and dance-worthy beats both in English and French. The fourth outing picks up right after Emily in Paris season 3's cliffhanger ending: Emily and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) wonder about their romantic future, while Camille (Camille Razat), who revealed she's pregnant with Gabriel's child, is missing. Of course, Emily still has some unresolved feelings for Alfie (Lucien Laviscount).

The rest of Emily in Paris' cast of characters are grappling with personal and professional sagas too. Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), Emily's no-nonsense boss, outs Louis de Lon as a long-time sexual predator. Julien (Samuel Arnold) jumps ship from Sylvie's agency for a time, while Luc...

Quick Links Visions Of Mana Characters & Gameplay Overview Visions Of Mana's Combat Has Some Drawbacks How Visions Of Mana Compares To Past Mana Games Final Thoughts & Review Score

Nostalgia can be a powerful thing, and Visions of Mana may be a prime example of how well that can work for a series' favor. The latest entry in the long-running Mana series maintains most of its signature trademarks and feels like a classic Mana title in nearly every sense of the term. This is both a boon to Visions of Mana and a drawback - but it mostly works.

Screen Rant was given advance access to Visions of Mana ahead of its release, leaving plenty of time to explore the world, learn about its characters, and experiment heavily with its action-rpg combat. The story, which won't be spoiled here, should be enjoyable for longtime Mana fans, but it also works just...

It has been nearly two decades since fans of the Mana series last adventured in a new installment. This lengthy gap has had longtime players excitedly awaiting Visions of Mana’s arrival. As the first non-remake entry since 2007, it carries high expectations to continue the story in a vibrant setting.

Visions introduces us to Val, a soul guard tasked with escorting alms chosen by elemental spirits. Every four years this sacred journey ends at the Mana Tree, where the Alms sacrifice themselves. We follow Val and Hinna, Alm of Fire, as they embark. More Alms join along the way, each with their own abilities to aid the quest.

The vivid world of Qi’Diel comes to life through lush jungles, snow-capped peaks, and more. Diverse biomes await exploration alongside the fantastical tale. But how does the gameplay hold up after so long away? And can the characters and story engage...

Living in your siblings’ shadow is tough, and if Square Enix’s Visions of Mana were a person, it’d likely agree. Its bigger, more famous brethren like the Dragon Quest series keep iterating on traditional RPG designs from the Nineties, while Final Fantasy is always evolving and experimenting with what the genre can be.

But the Mana series has a less defined path forward. You can sense that uncertainty in Visions of Mana (out Aug. 29) as well. Despite its smart twist on familiar storytelling and a stellar combat system,...

One of Gerard Butlers best action franchises, the Has Fallen saga, is getting a surprising small screen spinoff, and we now have a new look and more details about the project. Titled Paris Has Fallen, the series comes courtesy of the French platform Canal+, and will follow a new character as he, much like Butlers Mike Banning before him, finds himself up against a terrorist force while protecting a high-profile politician. Cue all manner of gunfire, explosions, and treachery.

Produced by Studiocanal production company Urban Myth Films (War of the Worlds), Studiocanal and Millennium and Butlers G-Base, a new poster has now been unveiled, which offers a new look at lead star Tewfik Jallab defending a Paris in turmoil. Check it out below:

Alongside Jallab, who replaced Babylon A.D. and Visions star Mathieu Kassovitz due to those dreaded creative differences, Paris Has Fallen also stars The Umbrella Academys Ritu Arya...

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“Toutouyoutou” (pronounced “Two-Two-You-Two) is a comedy series set in a middle-class French suburb in the 1980s. The main women are either married or divorced. All the men work for a pioneering aeronautics company, focused on keeping up with, if not outpacing, the Americans, Russians and Brits in technological development. Everyone is getting along comfortably until a wild card is introduced. Jane (Alexia Barlier), a super attractive, outgoing Yank comes to town, introducing aerobics to the area just as it’s starting to gain popularity elsewhere. Despite her outward friendliness, suspicion starts to grow that her motives may not be as innocent as they seem. The one to have the most nagging doubts is Karine (Claire Dumas), who emerges as the main protagonist.

All the men find Jane alluring. The women want to be like her, sign up for her classes and start forming friendships.

Diego Luna has given up on his dream of meeting Jabba the Hutt in the Star Wars universe. Despite playing Cassian Andor, Luna has accepted that he won't encounter the crime lord. Luna no longer wishes to discuss his failed hopes of encountering Jabba, as his message to the universe failed.

Diego Luna has achieved extreme success through the Star Wars universe, but the actor has given up on one of his dreams. Having played Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and the critically acclaimed Andor, Luna has entrenched himself as a leading man in a galaxy dominated by the Empire. He has played a character who served the Rebellion, gave his life in a heroic sacrifice, and saved countless others. At D23, where Screen Rant is in attendance, Luna emphasized there is one thing that the actor has not accomplished.

Despite having hope that he would...

Quick Links More Animated Shorts Are Likely Is a Continuation of The Bad Batch with Omega Possible? Will Star Wars Explore A New Series Set in a Different Era? Another Full-Length Film Could Show How Far Star Wars Animation Has Come Star Wars animation has delivered strong storytelling, with The Bad Batch recently concluding its three seasons. More animated projects will likely include shorts, anthologies, and a potential new series. A continuation of The Bad Batch with Omega, a new series in a different era, or a full-length animated feature film are possibilities.

Star Wars animation has delivered some of the strongest storytelling in the franchise ever. The Bad Batch was the latest to wrap up its story after three seasons, exploring the clones following Order 66 and the early days of the Galactic Empire. The series was another success in animation for Lucasfilm with its stunning animation and dark themes.