The Acolyte Season 2, Dark Side Funko Pops, and more inside

Plus Prequel vibes in Star Wars Eclipse and Top Star Wars Books For Beginners

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HoloNet News Network
July 16, 2024

Welcome back to another edition of HoloNet News Network!

We've got some exciting updates and articles for you this week. From the latest news and intriguing insights to exclusive collectibles and essential reading recommendations.

Let's dive in and explore the galaxy together!

 

The Acolyte, controversies aside, may have a tough time making a case for season 2 with its high cost and relatively low viewership.

Rey's New Star Wars Movie Will Confront Palpatine's Last Legacy

New Jedi Order is set to start about 15 years after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Lucasfilm Starts Development on Next Animated Star Wars Series

A listing found on Disney Careers indicates that Lucasfilm Animation is seeking a Shot Production Coordinator.

Shawn Levy's Star Wars Movie Finds a Writer

The Adam Project's Jonathan Tropper will pen Levy's Star Wars script. Plot details about Levy's Star Wars movie currently remain under wraps.

Check out the full list of Star Wars panels at SDCC 2024!

San Diego Comic-Con 2024 is almost here! It's always a fun weekend full of a slew of announcements, reveals, and loads of excellent fan panels.

Darth Vader Originally Did Even More Force-Choking In Return Of The Jedi

Darth Vader loves Force-choking people in Star Wars, and George Lucas almost had him doing some more strangling in Return of the Jedi, but the scene got cut.

Force Vergences in Star Wars Explained

Star Wars: The Acolyte isn't afraid to dive into lore and this is best shown with the introduction of Force vergences. But what is a vergence?

What's Going On With Wookieepedia, The Star Wars Wiki?

A surprising crisis. It's impossible to overstate how important Wookieepedia, the fan-run Wiki, is to the Star Wars fandom.

12 Years Later, Star Wars Just Made a Freaky Force Power Canon Again

Is one of the most mystical elements in 'The Acolyte' a reference to 'Dawn of the Jedi'?

Star Wars fans are only just realizing the Dark Side significance of Padmè's death

Star Wars fans believe they know why Padme died in the third film, and it has huge Dark Side implications.

Scoring The Acolyte: Composer Michael Abels Interview

Pulitzer Prize-winner Michael Abels, composer for Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Us, and Nope, talks about following John Williams' Star Wars with The Acolyte.

 

VIDEO GAMES

Star Wars Eclipse sets out to bring a dark new story to the franchise, and the prequel trilogy is likely a source of inspiration.

Star Wars Outlaws Wants to Be Your Dream 'Open Galaxy'

How Massive Entertainment built the first open world Star Wars game, and what you'll be doing in it.

TOYS & GAMES

Funko is choosing the Dark Side with their latest wave of Star Wars Funko Pops!, There are bronzed figures, Deluxe Pops, and more.

First Rumored Details On LEGO Star Wars 2025 Sets

The first details on next year’s LEGO Star Wars sets have surfaced online, pointing to the long-overdue return of a Revenge of the Sith ship.

Black Series Inquisitor and Duros Bounty Hunter Halloween Edition 2-Pack Unveiled

Yes, it would have been better if Count Dooku was Dracula.

Here’s How Much Your Vintage 1980s Toys Might Be Worth

Here are some vintage toys you might want to cash in on.

PUBLISHING

A list of the best Star Wars beginners book series, expertly compiled utilizing decades of literary exploration, for your reading pleasure.

Marvel Warns Of Tears In Recent Issues Of Their Star Wars Comics

Marvel Comics tells retailers that there are possible tears on the covers of a "measurable number" of copies of recent Star Wars comic books.

New Order 66 Survivor Tried to Rebuild the Jedi Order (Way Before Luke)

While there were Jedi who managed to survive the Purge, very few lived for long thanks to the Imperial Inquisitorius and its Jedi-hunting agents skilled in the dark side of the Force.

'Star Wars: The Essential Legends Collection' - Wave 11 Book Covers Revealed

The covers for the next releases in the Star Wars: Essential Legends Collection have been revealed, including The Force Unleashed.

RELEASES THIS WEEK

July 16th
Star Wars Legends: The Thrawn Trilogy (Omnibus)

July 17th
Star Wars (2020) #48 (Comic)

Check out all the July releases!