5+ hour, 24+ min ago (200+ words) In a fascinating case of "what could've possibly been," Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of the'Final Fantasy'series, has revealed that he once met with George Lucas with the desire to make a'Star Wars MMO-RPG. While the collaboration never occurred, the two sides eventually went on to make two of the most successful MMO-RPGs of their own: Star Wars: The Old Republic and'Final Fantasy XIV. " " (@auuo) November 30, 2025 A rough translation of Sakaguchi's caption reads like this: I went to meet with Kitase and George Lucas (I wanted to make a Star Wars MMO-RPG lol) Around this time, LucasArts would've been working on and getting ready to release the MMO Star Wars Galaxies, which came out in 2003. Also, SquareSoft was developing the MMO-RPG Final Fantasy XI, released in 2002. Pure speculation, but perhaps these two projects are what led the two sides to meet and…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago (239+ words) In discussion in On Film" with Kevin McCarthy Director Shawn Levy recently revealed some snippets on his upcoming project'Star Wars: Starfighter. He revealed that Thomas Newman will be scoring the film and also dropped some details from production, including that the third act of the movie needed to be reworked with a completely new idea. While he has been sharing his positive experiences making'Star Wars,'Levy also talked about feeling pressure to get it right early in production and the weight of creating something which is authentic to the franchise without being "derivative or copycat-y: The movie looks to have an uplifting and joyful feel to it as the director compares it to his favourite'Star Wars film, which he (correctly in this writer's opinion) names as Return of the Jedi. "Everyone's like, "Which Star Wars movie is Starfighter most inspired…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago (327+ words) While promoting her latest project, actress Claudia Black was interviewed by Bleeding Cool, who asked her about her role in'Ahsoka, where she played Great Mother Klothow. When asked if she was going to be in Season 2, which is due to air on Disney Plus sometime next year, she was frank and open about the fact that she was not able to return to the role. In an open discussion, the actress stated that she was signed up for the second season but due to changes in the conditions set out by Disney, she no longer felt that the pay offered was enough for her to rejoin the cast and she sadly chose to part ways with the production. She also talked about the joy of filming something her younger son could relate to, as he is a big fan of…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago (400+ words) Take a look inside the recently released'Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The 10th Anniversary Special book from Titan Comics with The post Exclusive Look inside "Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The 10th Anniversary Special Edition" appeared first on Star Wars News Net. Take a look inside the recently released Star Wars: The Force Awakens: The 10th Anniversary Special book from Titan Comics with an exclusive look at two spreads which look at the process from inital ideas and concepts to the final film, which brought Star Wars back to the big screen and launched the sequel trilogy, which concluded the Skywalker Saga. Star Wars Insider documented the making of the movie, with unique access to the cast and crew, including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Adam Driver, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, director J.J. Abrams, and more. In this first spread we see how…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago (564+ words) This is the untold story of how those sounds were once created and how new technologies are improving them for the future. The Original Craft: How Star Wars Sounds Were Born Why Modern Star Wars Audio Needs Something New That volume puts real pressure on sound teams. Hand making each audio cue, just as pioneers once did, would stretch the schedule beyond reason. Here's where today's AI tools start to make a difference. The Rise of AI in Sound Design Some audio teams using modern AI tools report workflow acceleration of 30 percent or more, especially during large productions. AI can assist in generating raw materials, which sound designers later refine. Working together, creators concentrate on crafting a moving, original score, stepping away from the minutiae of sound engineering. Enhancing Classic Sounds Without Replacing Them Some fans fear AI will tamper…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago (366+ words) Miguel Fern'ndez is a Spanish student that has movies as his second passion in life. His favorite movie of all time is The Lord of the Rings,but he is also a huge Star Wars fan. However, fantasy movies are not his only cup of tea, as movies from Scorsese, Fincher, Kubrick or Hitchcock have been an obsession for him since he started to understand the language of filmmaking. He is that guy who will watch a black and white movie, just because it is in black and white. Shawn Levy was recently a guest on the podcast "On Film" With Kevin McCarthy, and revealed that 15-time Oscar-nominated composer Thomas Newman is scoring his upcoming Star Wars film, Starfighter. Levy also added that the score is not going to consist of remixes of John Williams" themes. Here"s Levy"s…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago (300+ words) A lot of news has dropped recently for next year's The Mandalorian and Grogu. Jon Favreau gave fans some nice story hints last week and before that we heard about additional casting as well. Now, we've gotten another poster for the movie and some new footage. The poster, released by the official'Star Wars account in Latin America, lists the movie's release date as May 21, 2026. This might mean that the movie will open a day early in South American territories, or perhaps it's simply referencing the Thursday previews. See the new poster below: "I'd never done voice work. There isn't any stop-motion work or anything physical like that. I was excited about doing a job that is in this world of Star Wars, a world that I have admired for a very long time. I was also excited about doing the…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago (238+ words) If you're looking to get a'Star Wars'gaming fix over the holidays,'Destiny 2'might have you covered. Bungie has released a new trailer and streamed a developer breakdown of its latest expansion, "Renegades," a Star Wars-inspired expansion. It'll feature weapons similar to iconic blasters and lightsabers, as well as an almost blatant Darth Revan copycat. Feel free to check out the launch trailer down below. The expansion releases on December 2: Confront the dangerous Barant Imperium, uncover the Drifter's vision about a new Dredgen in Sol, and become a force that reshapes the future. The Frontier calls, Renegade. Destiny 2: Renegades // December 2, 2025 Feel free to also view the developer livestream Bungie hosted, showcasing more details about the expansion, focusing on weapons, story, and even music: "We took inspiration from Star Wars'to ensure the scale, visual language, soundtrack, and cinematic storytelling in "Renagades' delivered…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago (293+ words) Levy explained that, in the case of Starfighter, because it's a completely new story, the number of decisions he has to make is exponentially more than what he was used to with past works like Free Guy and Deadpool & Wolverine. "Nothing quite prepares you for the unique experience of directing Star Wars. I've done some ambitious movies" but Star Wars is uniquely intricate. I've got this self-imposed but very Lucasfilm-supported mandate of making a new adventure" Every creative decision, it's all bespoke and new." "I literally remember where I was. It was just this incredibly empowering opportunity. She said "I want you to do a Star Wars movie.' I asked the obvious question: "Which one? What's it a prequel to? What's it a sequel to?' And the immediate answer was, "Whatever one you want. Make it feel like your movies…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago (169+ words) Donald Glover, who portrayed Lando Calrissian in Solo: A Star Wars Story, has recently confirmed that he has recovered from recent health issues that caused him to cancel a recent musical tour. At Tyler the Creator's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival music festival, Donald Glover explained that he had to unexpectedly suspend his 2024 Childish Gambino tour due to a pair of serious health risks that he had to heal from before he could perform again. Here's what he had to say in a monologue to his fans: You can view his full comments below: " Dat (@DatDaDatty) November 23, 2025 Grant has been a fan of'Star Wars'for as long as he can remember, having seen every movie on the big screen. When he's not hard at work with his college studies, he keeps himself busy by reporting on all kinds of'Star Wars'news for SWNN…...