Star Wars animation fans, we are so back! The latest look at Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 is filled with so much power that we can hardly contain our excitement. There’s a lightsaber gauntlet wielded by a badass Twi’lek that left us breathless. For the third installment of the Lucasfilm and Disney+ series, the global […]
‘Star Wars: Visions’ Season 3 Puts a Stormtrooper on Death’s Door
Over its currently two-season run, Star Wars: Visions has shown audiences the adventures of Force users, droids, and rebels. One viewpoint we’ve not seen much of is the Imperial forces, despite their repeatedly turning up in the show’s various shorts—but that’s changing with the new season, and things will get pretty cerebral. During this weekend’s Anime […]
How Qubic Pictures Used the Force to Bring Star Wars and Anime Together
Star Wars: Visions has become a darling among fans thanks to its repeated proof that the galaxy, far, far away has plenty of compelling stories to tell beyond the Skywalker saga. Recognizing the adoration for fresh narratives, Lucasfilm is poised to release Star Wars: Visions volume three on Disney+ this fall, with a spin-off series of long stories called Star […]
The Most Exciting Animation and Events Coming to Annecy 2025
The slate of animation coming to France’s annual Annecy Festival, running June 8-15, has been announced. And with it comes a lot of exciting presentations from global studios big and small celebrating the timelessness and reach of the medium around the world. Disney, Netflix, Warner Bros. Animation, DreamWorks, and Sony Animation are among the larger […]
Everything We Saw at Star Wars Celebration Japan
This weekend, Disney held Star Wars Celebration in Japan, and brought with it news for the franchise’s film, TV, merch (including toys!), books and comic books, and game prospects. There was a lot going on, and you might’ve missed some things, so we rounded up our own coverage to help you keep in mind what to expect […]
Star Wars Visions Volume 3’s First Trailer Is an Anime Extravaganza
After a sojourn around the globe for a second volume of international animation, Star Wars: Visions is returning to Japan for another volume of anime-centric adventures. So it’s perhaps fitting then, that Lucasfilm just gave us our first look at the latest anthology right out of Star Wars Celebration Japan. Today in Tokyo, Lucasfilm lifted the […]
Star Wars Celebration’s Visions Figure Looks Even Cooler Than We Expected
I can’t think of another time we’ve covered a collectible twice. Here on io9, we cover all manner of merch—toys, art, clothing, etc.—but once we cover it, it’s done. However, when it comes to the exclusive figure Hasbro is bringing to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April, our initial coverage wasn’t enough to showcase just […]
Star Wars Celebration’s Exclusives Feature Visions’ Most Memorable Character
Having gone to Star Wars Celebrations for multiple decades, one truth has always remained the same. The lines to buy Star Wars exclusives are always the longest lines at the event. That’s ebbed and flowed a tiny bit with the additions of timed return windows, reservations, etc., but buying exclusive Star Wars merchandise at an […]
Star Wars Celebration Just Announced 4 Very Exciting Panels
The next four Star Wars projects will officially be on display at Star Wars Celebration Japan. The event, which takes place April 18-20, has yet to reveal its full schedule, but four of its biggest panels were just announced and they provide a glimpse at what the immediate future of the franchise holds. That future, […]