Welcome to Force Friday — our weekly roundup of all things Star Wars.
Here’s what’s happening around the Star Wars galaxy this week:
Films:
“Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey” premiered at the Paramount Theatre as part of the SXSW Film Festival with J.J. Abrams, VFX Supervisor Roger Guyett, Supervising Sound Editor Matthew Wood, Co-Producer Michelle Rejwan and R2-D2. The feature-length documentary is an in-depth bonus feature on the upcoming Digital HD and Blu-ray Combo Pack.
Theme Parks:
The classic version of Star Tours is no more (as you might know if you speak French and read our headline). With the closure of Star Tours at Disneyland Paris, Rex no longer pilots the Endor Express at any Disney destination in the galaxy. The attraction at Disneyland Paris will be replaced with the “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” experience which can be currently seen at Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Tokyo Disneyland.
Comics:
Comics on Sale Next Week:
Star Wars #17
Han takes Luke out to fly the Falcon with him! Meanwhile…Leia and a few of her “friends” have troubles of their own… The rebel prison base is under siege.
Television:
Star Wars: Rebels returns to Disney XD March 16 at 9pm with “The Forgotten Droid.” Accidentally abandoned at an outpost during a hasty escape, Chopper stows away on an Imperial freighter where he befriends an Imperial navigation droid, recruiting him to the rebel cause and receiving his help in finding a location for the much-needed rebel base.
Events:
The rebels’ adventures on Kaller come to an end. But when a friend from Kanan’s past needs help, he stays behind…The look into the past of the former Jedi concludes here.
Quick Takes:
Book Review – Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Graphic Novel
Early Ground Prep for Disneyland’s Star Wars Land