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Director Taika Waititi has officially confirmed that his long-gestating 'Star Wars' film has been put on ice. Initially announced in 2020, the project will no longer move forward immediately. While promoting his latest film 'Klara and the Sun', Waititi revealed that he and the studio are shifting their focus to other collaborative projects instead.
Industrial Light & Magic animation supervisor Hal Hickel recently discussed the visual effects behind Jon Favreau's upcoming film 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'. Speaking at the View Conference in Turin, Hickel explained how the production blended digital animation with practical effects, mechanical rigs, and traditional stop-motion techniques inspired by pioneer Phil Tippett. Hickel detailed the creative approach to iconic elements like the AT-AT walkers, emphasizing heavier, slower movements to convey massive scale. The production also utilized full-sized interior sets and revisited historical animation tests from previous franchise installments to maintain aesthetic continuity.
Lego has announced a groundbreaking crossover event at New York Comic Con, inviting builders to merge the universes of Marvel and Star Wars. Through the Lego Ideas platform, fans will have the unique opportunity to design a set that combines these two massive pop culture franchises into a single official product.
“Star Wars: Galactic Racer” has officially launched on Amazon’s gaming service, Luna, arriving day and date alongside its worldwide platform release. Developed by Fuse Games, the title brings high-speed racing action to multiple major platforms. The game is created by the studio behind renowned franchises like “Burnout” and “Need for Speed,” giving players intense control over high-velocity galactic vehicles.