2023-03-16 14:00
“People are predictable.” - Tobias Beckett in Solo: A Star Wars Story.In this case, Season 3 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian has been somewhat predictable, at least through the fir… Read More
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2023-03-01 21:27
The Mandalorian and the Child by LEGOIt makes me happy to see these kind of Star Wars products being released. Affordable, simple and fun for all ages. It's important especially… Read More
2023-01-15 10:20
Lets have some good news. Nay! Let's have some awesome news! John Williams it seems isn't retiring.At an event, sponsored by the American Cinematheque and held at the Write… Read More
2023-01-11 20:54
Hasbro announced several exciting new Indiana Jones products during this morning’s Indiana Jones Fanstream!Here's just a selection of the new products:INDIANA JONES WORLDS OF ADVENTURE… Read More
2022-12-31 09:07
Happy New Year from all of us at The Bearded Trio. We sincerely hope that 2023 is a fantastic year for all of you and brings much happiness and magical movie moments.As it seems to be… Read More
2022-12-24 19:08
We would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for all your support throughout the year. I hope Santa brings you plenty of Spielberg, Lucas and Williams related… Read More
2022-12-18 08:48
Steven Spielberg is the guest on this week's BBC Radio 4's Desert Island Discs. Tune in at 11:15 GMT. Will also be available on catch up.If you're not from the UK you may be aski… Read More
2022-12-01 21:29
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, only in theaters, June 30 2023.Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist in the highly anticipated fifth installment of the iconic &ldq&hell…Read More
2022-11-30 18:30
I hadn’t watched Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) in quite a while. But the other morning, out of nowhere, a theory came to me that I felt compelled to write about.The grail k… Read More
2022-11-23 22:01
He Made Me Do It Films announced today that they are launching a Kickstarter campaign to fundtheir documentary about the life and career of legendary Hollywood art director Joe Alves on Nove… Read More
2022-11-23 20:07
I caught a few minutes of the USA vs. Wales World Cup match the other day (hi Rob!) and the perfect analogy occurred to me.As an American who has never played soccer, I apologize to all our… Read More
2022-11-22 17:06
THE FABELMANSStarring Michelle Williams, Paul Dano, Seth Rogen, Gabriel LaBelle, Julia Buttars, Jeannie Berlin, Robin Bartlett, Judd Hirsh and David LynchWritten by Steven Spielberg & To… Read More
2022-11-21 21:28
The Fabelmans – In Select Theaters Now. Everywhere Wednesday. Directed by Steven Spielberg, The Fabelmans is written by Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushne… Read More
2022-11-16 22:00
The All-New Action-Adventure Series Streams Exclusively on Disney+ Beginning November 30, 2022The cast and filmmakers from “Willow,” the all-new action-adventure series based on… Read More
2022-11-12 22:36
Sad news as we learn that the Iranian who lived in an airport for 18 years and inspired the Spielberg classic, The Terminal has passed away. The inspiring gentleman was discovered at t… Read More
2022-11-07 20:49
The Fabelmans B-Roll and Interview With Steven SpielbergWe are pleased to bring you footage from Sunday's AFI Fest premiere of Steven Spielberg's The Fabelman. Check out the cast on th… Read More
2022-10-12 18:30
We are now halfway through season one of Star Wars: Andor, a series currently airing on Disney Plus. The show tells the backstory of Cassian Andor, played by Diego Luna, leading up to the ev… Read More
2022-09-23 16:00
Words you will not find in this initial recap of Andor: "Adult.""Gritty.""Mature.""Slow Burn."Almost in lock-step, professional publications and Disney-chosen influencers have used iden… Read More
2022-08-21 18:00
On the opening weekend of The Phantom Menace, Rumours Were Already Happening for Episode IIIf there's one thing I like doing is reading a magazine from years ago just to see what wild rumour… Read More
2022-07-13 10:00
Indiana Jones found fortune and glory by searching for long-lost treasures. He also found some love along the way.Alex Arnold is also searching for treasures. Those treasures just happen to… Read More
2022-07-07 15:38
Six-Part Docuseries Debuts Exclusively on Disney+ July 27 Today, Disney+ released the trailer and key art for Lucasfilm and Imagine Documentaries’ “Light & Magic,&rdquo&hell…Read More
2022-07-03 15:00
Now that some time has passed since the finale, I feel like I can place the series Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi into its proper context.As I have written in this space many times, I have antici… Read More
2022-07-03 09:13
COMIC CON WALES INCOMING!I strongly believe we should all support our local comic-con and this is mine. COMIC CON WALES. It's being held at the International Convention Centre (I… Read More
2022-06-27 21:21
Following quickly on the heels of Intrada's release of James Horner's Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Intrada presents one of the most sought-after soundtrack expansions – H… Read More
2022-06-17 18:59
My grandmother was fond of saying "the older you get, the faster time goes by." To her point, we are already just a few days away from the end of Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, the limited serie… Read More
2022-06-09 10:00
Wednesday morning saw the beginning of the second half of Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney Plus, and Part IV advanced the plot significantly while providing a lot of fun look-backs at asp… Read More
2022-06-02 10:00
I started to write a summary/recap of the first two episodes of Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi last week after they aired on Disney Plus back to back. And it just wasn't working, because 900 word… Read More
2022-06-01 18:20
Cavan Scott and Nico Leon launch STAR WARS: YODA this OctoberAnnounced this past weekend at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, Yoda will star in a brand-new Marvel Comics limited series this Oct… Read More
2022-05-27 20:27
Kicking off their roll-out of product reveals for Star Wars Celebration, Hasbro and Star Wars revealed the next fan-favorite droid inspired by the OBI-WAN KENOBI live-action series – S… Read More
2022-05-26 18:43
To celebrate the release Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+ tomorrow, London’s newly restored Battersea Power Station appeared as if reclaimed by a Tatooine sandstorm with each tower repr… Read More
2022-05-20 09:30
One of my favorite "bumper sticker" sayings is that conflict in relationships almost always results from expectations not being met by one side or the other.I like that line of thinking beca… Read More
2022-05-19 18:42
Check out all eight covers and interior artwork for STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN #1, on sale July 6 The saga of the Mandalorian comes to Marvel Comics! Kicking off in July, STAR WARS: THE… Read More
2022-05-14 17:20
SpaceCamp Gets The Intrada Two Disc TreatmentI will let you into a little secret. I love a good training montage. Most people when they think of such a thing will instantly go to… Read More
2022-03-09 21:00
The long-awaited teaser trailer for the forthcoming Disney Plus Obi-Wan Kenobi series hit Wednesday afternoon Eastern time, and my was it ever worth the wait.Check out the 106-second trailer… Read More
2022-02-11 18:30
The show we were first teased about 14 months ago has finished its first season.As everyone was calming their emotions from seeing the return of Luke Skywalker in the season 2 finale of The… Read More
2022-02-10 16:34
Jurassic World: Dominion TrailerA new trailer for Jurassic World: Dominion has dropped on the web and it's a cracker! The full crew are back together and I'm not just talking about the… Read More
2022-02-09 22:27
ORIGINAL SERIES FROM LUCASFILM REUNITES FAN-FAVORITE STAR WARS CHARACTERS “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Episodes Set to Stream Exclusively on Disney+ Well, here's the ne… Read More
2022-02-08 17:00
Top ten lists of an artist's work are never controversial. Nope. Never any discourse, disagreement or finger-pointing with these!But eh, I don't care. My top 10 list of John Williams Star Wa… Read More
2022-02-08 11:00
I was nine years old, galloping down the carpeted stairs of my childhood home in Farmington Hills, Michigan. It was 1982. I was intent on getting a snack, but it was just a quick snack. The… Read More
2022-02-03 00:00
Book of Boba Fett Chapter 6: From the Desert Comes A StrangerDirector: Dave FiloniWriter: Jon Favreau and Dave FiloniAir date: February 2, 2022After viewing Wednesday's sixth chapter in Star… Read More
2022-01-26 19:00
Book of Boba Fett Chapter 5: Return of the MandalorianDirector: Bryce Dallas HowardWriter: Jon FavreauAir date: January 26, 2022So, about the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett - err, t… Read More
2022-01-20 19:30
Book of Boba Fett Chapter 4: The Gathering StormDirector: Kevin TancharoenWriter: Jon FavreauAir date: January 19, 2022A plus.That was my overriding thought upon the conclusion of Star… Read More
2022-01-13 20:30
Book of Boba Fett Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos EspaDirector: Robert RodriguezWriter: Jon FavreauAir date: January 12, 2022Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett nears the halfway mark in its run… Read More
2022-01-07 17:00
Book of Boba Fett Chapter 2: Tribes of TatooineDirector: Steph GreenWriter: Jon FavreauAir date: January 5, 2022After a 38-minute premier episode, we got to enjoy a much longer second e… Read More
2021-12-30 21:31
Book of Boba Fett Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange LandDirector: Robert RodriguezWriter: Jon FavreauAir date: December 29, 2021For just over one (very long) year, Star Wars fans have awaited… Read More
2021-12-18 19:00
In the history of cinema, there have been directors who have specialized in eliciting particular emotions from audiences.Some thrill us. Some help us remember. Others help us forget. A few c… Read More
2021-11-12 20:30
After a week of leaks and teases, Star Wars fans were eagerly anticipating Disney Plus Day on Friday, November 12. It was the two-year anniversary of the streaming service which rolled out T… Read More
2021-11-07 17:14
Gift Idea: Old Calendars That Can Be Used In 2022The perfect gift is one that keeps on giving. So how about a 2022 calendar? How about going one better and getting that special l… Read More
2021-10-26 18:09
STAR WARS™ FANS CAN “BRING HOME THE BOUNTY” THIS FESTIVE SEASON WITH NEW PRODUCTS SPANNING THE GALAXYGlobal weekly programme lasting eight weeks will debut new toys, a… Read More
2021-10-19 10:52
Disney announced yesterday (via various outlets) that Indiana Jones 5 will not grace our cinema screens until June 2023. Variety was quoted as saying it was "related to production."&nb&hell…Read More
2021-10-17 09:16
Indy V Score Recording IncomingThanks to the lovely folks over at JWFan.Com we find out that John Williams is set to start recording the score for Indiana Jones V in "1-2 weeks" but of cours… Read More
2021-10-13 18:00
Much of Star Wars is based on the trilogy format, whether it is films or publishing. In the case of "real world" Star Wars, the format still applies, and applies most effectively.Kim DM Simm… Read More
2021-10-03 09:28
Christmas Gift Idea - Tauntaun Fridge Magnet.Christmas gift ideas? I know it's only October but starting early gives everyone time to prepare and have a little less stress in their lif… Read More
2021-09-29 17:00
The year 2022 from a Star Wars standpoint will be one of the busiest in the history of the franchise. That year gets off to an unofficial start a couple days early when Star Wars: The Book o… Read More
2021-09-23 07:30
Once in a while, Star Wars publishing comes out with a completely unique reference book, and in the case of Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection by Daniel Wallace, it is an absolute joy to c… Read More
2021-09-15 18:17
Alan Jones Gives Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade A Right Whipping!We all love Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. It was a much loved addition to the Indiana Jones franchise back in… Read More
2021-08-26 18:00
Planes and Ford Spell Trouble On The Set Of Raiders of the Lost ArkThe Flying Wing scene is a memorable one in Raiders of the Lost Ark as we get to witness an exciting few minutes of action… Read More
2021-08-20 20:23
STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH VOLUME 2 (EPISODES 9-16)AVAILABLE TODAY Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Volume 2 (Episodes 9-16) is available today from Walt Disney Records. &ld&hell…Read More
2021-08-17 15:31
Star Wars: Visions Trailer ReleasedWe've got the full press release for today's Star Wars: Visions announcement. We've included the English dubbed trailer that hit the Internet today a… Read More
2021-08-14 15:00
"They escaped."That's the cynic's version of recapping what happened in Friday's Season 1 finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. And, well, it's not a meritless summary. But as there typically… Read More
2021-08-10 14:39
THE EIGER SANCTIONMusic Composed and Conducted by JOHN WILLIAMSISC 465Intrada's latest release features a 2-CD set of John Williams' music for the 1975 Universal Pictures thriller The E… Read More
2021-08-07 07:00
Star Wars: The Bad Batch reached a new high point for me in the penultimate episode of season 1 (yes, there will be a season 2), released Friday morning.Return to Kamino is a heavy episode p… Read More
2021-08-06 11:33
Check out all six Bounty Hunter Ship Blueprint Variant Covers coming your way in September!The War of the Bounty Hunters continues to explode across the galaxy this September! The action-pac… Read More
2021-08-04 18:30
It is with a heavy heart I report on the news of the passing of author Jonathan "JW" Rinzler. He passed away peacefully at his home in California after a year-long bout with pancreatic cance… Read More
2021-07-31 14:34
Friday's episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, War-Mantle, is, at worst, my second-favorite of the season so far. Simply a thrilling, tense and engaging episode from the very first frame to t… Read More
2021-07-27 19:37
Varèse Sarabande Records has re-released what kind only be described as a beautiful-looking L.P. It's the epic The Empire Strikes Back - Symphonic Suite from the Original Motion… Read More
2021-07-27 16:39
This July, strap in for a fun STAR WARS fan film from writer / director Anthony Ferraro: "Forsaken Mandalorian and the Drunken Jedi Master!"“The goal was to make a fan film driven by d… Read More
2021-07-24 07:00
We are in the final quarter of the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and the 13th episode, Infested, opened that final quarter with a much smaller, more localized story.The group ret… Read More
2021-07-23 15:53
My Star Wars Collection Is Now FreeWhen lockdown started I decided with the extra time in the house to focus attention on my collection of action figures I have accumulated over the decades… Read More
2021-07-10 15:10
What if there was an episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch where the Bad Batch was on screen for...one minute? Such was the case in the 11th episode of this season, Devil's Deal, which premier… Read More
2021-07-05 18:17
Win George Lucas Book And Mag2021 is a special year for fans of The Bearded Trio. Raiders of the Lost Ark is celebrating its 40th anniversary and Lucasfilm are celebrating their 50th a… Read More
2021-07-03 07:00
The latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch saw the crew return to the mission-of-the-week format, taking a break from the overall grander story involving Kamino, Crosshair and the like.W… Read More
2021-07-02 18:53
Ian Shaw. Photo Nick Driftwood.'The Shark Is Broken' Needed A Bigger RunYesterday it was announced that 'The Shark is Broken' will now run in the West End from 9th October to 15th January.&n&hell…Read More
2021-06-27 12:51
"I can't wait to start with them" - Steven Spielberg on Netflix.Steven Spielberg and Amblin Partners have signed a contract to make content for the World's number one streaming service, Netf… Read More
2021-06-26 07:00
The first episode of the second half of the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch quickly resolves a cliffhanger from the last episode of the first half of the season.This episode, titled… Read More
2021-06-19 23:53
Indiana Jones V and Why We Should Look Forward To It...I am excited for Indy V. I know it's not directed by Steven Spielberg but hear me out. It's an adventure movie that is head… Read More
2021-06-19 08:00
We are now at the halfway mark of the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and Friday's episode, Reunion, plotted a whole new course for the season going forward.Up until now, we follow… Read More
2021-06-17 16:26
The Bad Batch Are Batched Together In This Latest Kenner BatchI love retro. So when Kenner...I mean Hasbro release their latest range of figures and slap them in the vintage collection… Read More
2021-06-15 16:17
You heard it right, you’re in for a fright. Starting June 18, Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol will be available on one physical cartridge or disc for the very first time on l… Read More
2021-06-12 10:00
Paul Freeman, Harrison Ford, John Rhys-Davies, Ronald Lacey and Pat Roach at the UK Premiere of Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981.Karen Allen (Marion Ravenwood) on set of Raiders of the Lost Ark… Read More
2021-06-12 09:00
Karen Allen Gets Punched In The Face By ExtraOn the second day of shooting for Raiders of the Lost Ark, Karen Allen sustained a blow to her face. Obviously accidentally while she strug… Read More
2021-06-12 07:00
How in the world does one put the power of sound into a written form that doesn't actually sound like anything? Well, I'm not sure, but I sure am going to try to do the genius work of Ben Bu… Read More
2021-06-12 07:00
Douglas Slocombe And His Special SkillsWe often say how much of a genius John Williams is for the epic music he creates, or the directing talents of Steven Spielberg but movies that become c… Read More
2021-06-11 17:30
Friday's episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Battle Scars," to me, is the strongest episode since the season premier last month. We are reintroduced to an old friend, visit a new but famil… Read More
2021-06-10 16:45
This is a genuine gift idea and no affiliated links are involved. We get sent plenty of emails from companies asking us to recommend their products and most as you can tell from the si… Read More
2021-06-09 14:28
Just in time for the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Prop Store are hosting an auction where (if you've got the cash) you can get your hands on some genuinely rare antiquities f… Read More
2021-06-06 19:29
Thank you Lucasfilm for bringing so many TV, gaming and movie memories over five decades. From movies we will never forget to new technology that changed the way movies and games were… Read More
2021-06-05 16:30
We are now one-third of the way through the first season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, and the sixth episode, Decommissioned, continues to expand the scope of familiar characters in this univ… Read More
2021-06-02 14:05
Original Carrie Fisher “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” script and remote control R2 droid, are among over 100 original“Star Wars” props & memorabilia to go u… Read More
2021-05-30 10:09
George Lucas Feeling Unwell On The Set Of Raiders Of The Lost ArkGeorge Lucas And His Sea SicknessOn the fourth day of shooting for Raiders of the Lost Ark, cast and crew headed out to sea f… Read More
2021-05-29 10:00
It's all connected.That's been a popular phrase among large-scale franchises like Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent years. And in the latest episode of The Bad Batch, it… Read More
2021-05-26 22:37
What an absolutely fantastic photo featuring some of the talent that brought us E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. (Thank you to Lauren Marems who was a sculptor for the movie for sending it… Read More
2021-05-25 19:16
A Retrospective Look Back At Return of the JediI was lucky enough (and old enough) to have seen Return Of The Jedi at the cinema in 1983. I was the perfect age, eleven years old. I was alrea… Read More
2021-05-25 16:01
This review contains spoilers for the final episode of Supernatural. Supernatural closed out its incredible 15 season run last November. A staggering 327 episodes. A rarity in television, es… Read More
2021-05-22 20:32
We are now at the quarter pole of season one of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, with Friday's premier of the fourth episode, Cornered.This was basically a chase episode that served one primary fun… Read More
2021-05-15 14:30
Friday saw the third episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch roll out on Disney Plus. The characters we meet expands a bit from the first two episodes.As the episode opens, the group's shuttle… Read More
2021-05-14 14:04
Happy 77th Birthday, George LucasHappy Birthday to one of the bearded trio's, George Lucas who celebrates his 77th Birthday today. From everyone here at the site we wish him a very hap… Read More
2021-05-13 16:24
The latest Star Wars project to hit Disney Plus is The Bad Batch, bowing on, of course, May the 4th. The show is slated for 16 episodes in its first season and comes from the same Lucasfilm… Read More
2021-05-10 15:19
“E.T. PHONE HOME” IS THE UK’S FAVOURITE EVER BIG SCREEN MOVIE MOMENTThe iconic “E.T. phone home” scene is the UK’s favourite big screen movie moment ever… Read More
2021-05-04 21:53
"You Want This Don't You?" A Working Lightsaber!What do we want more than a real-life hoverboard from Back to the Future or a phaser from Star Trek? Well it's a real-life lightsa… Read More
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