Movie Review | The Rise of Skywalker

12.21.2019 – Finally, it is the last chapter of the nine-part Skywalker Saga. The film has very limited release in the Philippines from 20 22 December 2019 due to the annual MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival), but had enough window for most Star Wars to see in the big screen before it gets replaced by locally produced films that is featured throughout the Holiday Season. The Rise of Skywalker resumes local screen date in the country by 8 January 2020. It was one of the most anticipated films to close the saga; the other was from Marvel’s highly successful Infinity Saga that closed out with Avengers: Endgame that was shown in late April 2019. For Star Wars, it was a different emotional ride that nearly divided the fandom after The Last Jedi (2017). This time around since JJ Abrams back in the director’s chair fans hope that it will right the ship from the previous film. The Rise of Skywalker is now perfect and most would suggest lowering your expectations to see this due to the ramifications of the previous film.

Triple Force Friday Continues Star Wars Midnight Tradition

It has now becoming a yearly tradition for Star Wars fans to flock to the SM Mall of Asia somewhere in October to make a vigil until midnight for the event called Force Fridays. The night before brings fans who love to get their hands on the latest merchandise from the franchise which is also waiting for the third installment of the new saga, The Rise Of Skywalker.

Just like the previous years, Force Fridays starts early with activities that will get those in line pumped as they await midnight. It's also the first time that they installed a countdown timer at the entrance of the exhibit area which gives more excitement as its ticks down to twelve. Star Wars Trivia was also asked from time to time to give fans gifts for their knowledge of the people and places from the galaxy far far away.

Triple Force Friday | Aftermath Sunday

10.08.2019 – It has become sort of tradition to Star Wars fans to attend the Celebration and when it comes to the merchandise launch it was Force Friday starting way back when Force Awakens was introduced as the continuation to the official canon for the blockbuster franchise. Triple Friday had happened and was launched midnight of Friday 4 October 2019, but the fans had trooped Thursday night to this annual revelry for the toys, merchandise and anything Star Wars in-between. It was done but that doesn’t mean you missed everything. For the casual fans there’s still more that can be relished.

Force Friday II | Reveal at Toy Kingdom

Force Friday comes just in time for the "early celebration" of Christmas in the Philippines, which is considered the longest holiday celebration by Filipinos. This also spells an early Christmas shopping for fans of the upcoming Star Wars film, The last Jedi.

Set as a midnight event for Toy Kingdom in the Philippines, which was held in the atrium of SM Mall of Asia, Force Friday follows the tradition of a midnight launch of Star Wars toys, merchandise, and the showcase of almost everything about the galaxy from far away.

Rogue One 2nd Trailer Reveal!

08.12.2016 – Fresh from the sizzle reel that was revealed in the recent Star Wars Celebration in Europe, Rogue One sets up more scenes in the newest trailer. The first Star Wars Anthology shows more than just explosions and familiar places in a galaxy from far away it also gives you intense conflicts.

Star Wars Rebels | Season Three Trailer (Official)

07.18.2016 – If the excitement for Rogue One has not worn you down, the panel for Star Wars Rebels is worth the look on what is going to happen for its third season. The series enters its third year of the five year storyline prior to “A New Hope.” The events from the second season carry over what happened to the characters mostly to Kanan Jarrus, Ezra Bridger, and Ahsoka Tano. This also includes the Ghost crew with the rebel alliance as they continue to expand with a new enemy.

Celebration 2016 | Rogue One Sizzle Reel

07.16.2016 – Star Wars Celebration in Europe continue the spectacle that has becoming the event. The tradition gets bigger since The Force Awakens reignited the franchise. Now they’re all set for “Rogue One a Star Wars Story” to spin off the anthology and the sizzle reel is released with something fans can anticipate.

X-Wing & Star Destroyer in Small Scale!

06.15.2016 – The Star Wars brand is full steam ahead now that the franchise resurgence thanks to “The Force Awakens” merchandise of anything is expanding not that you won’t mind getting all of them. But if you’re into model kits it must be a great time to be a fan as previously sighted set of ships from Bandai has finally made it to local stores, but now they’re adding a few more in a smaller scale...

'Chewbacca Mom' Ruled Late Late Show!

05.24.2016 – Last week Candace Payne now known to the world who was dubbed as ‘Chewbacca Mom’ continued to inspire people in social media. With that Khol’s visited her house and made the Chewbacca mask sought after toy. She wasn’t done yet as she made an appearance in “Good Morning America” then followed some more press appearance and made the visit to Facebook. But what tops it all is her appearance on the Late Late Show with James Corden.

Star Wars Fan Shares the Simple Joys!

05.20.2016 - Chewbacca is such an iconic character that is sometimes underrated in the Star War universe, and it only takes one person to show simple joys of appreciating the character. This so happens to be something that went viral yesterday. Candace Payne from Dallas Texas a mother of two could not believe what’s happening when he puts on the Chewbacca mask that was released during the launch of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which became a best selling toy after this.

Secret Fresh | INS: Fett Boy Custom Show

05.09.2016 – Boba Fett may or may not survive the Sarlacc pit in “Return of the Jeid”, but Fett Boy has enough bounty to give the Rebellion or even the Resistance a run for their money as the “Fett Boy Custom Show” was a success on opening night. If you haven’t been in the realm of art toy scene these are not action figures you’re looking for. The Fett Boys is a figure sculpture from the same creative team known as Imagine Nation Design Studios who have produced its previous “Boys” namely TrooperBoy, Vader Boy, and C3PBoy with Spray2D2.

INS + Secret Fresh | #FettBoy Upcoming Show

05.05.2016 – “Star Wars” fans comes in all shapes and sizes and the resurgence of the franchise with its latest instalment in “The Force Awakens” has cemented that this is the fandom’s most popular genre in science fiction in the 21st century. There are fans out who want to leave a legacy in contributing their passionate affection to “Star Wars”, and one design studio is the biggest fan and they are the Imagine Nation Design Studios set to launch their next art toy this weekend!

Obi-Wan & Anakin #4: Between Crossfire!

05.01.2016 – “Obi-Wan & Anakin” heading to its fourth issue slowly revealing its hand with regards to the inhabitants of Carnelion IV and in-between the main story are some flashbacks revealing Anakin’s desire to leave the Jedi Temple. This of course is one of Palpatine’s influences in the young padawan. In the previous issue the ‘Open’ faction with Mother Pran and Kolara found Anakin’s abilities to fixing mechanical things a great benefit for their cause, where they decided to kidnap him at the same time destroy the airship which have Obi-Wan and ‘Close’ faction Grecker crashing down to the lower ground of the planet. Surviving the crash in the previous issue reveal the inhabitants of zombie-like creatures that where affected after the war that produced the two factions some years ago. Obi-Wan and Grecker face-off with these creatures, but the Jedi Master was quick enough to prevent them from ganging up on them. At the same time after the crash both survivors try to find the signal originally sent to the Jedi that called upon Obi-Wan and Anakin. Grecker discussing his opinions about the ‘Open’ faction’s true colors does not give validation if he’s actually telling the truth.

Star Wars | Poe Dameron: Black Squadron!

04.27.2016 – Poe Dameron is considered the greatest pilot the Resistance has ever had and only a few stories prior to the “Force Awakens” have been told about the character. Finally Marvel publishes his first solo series and takes a closer look at the characters that where seen in the films. If you haven’t read the origin of Poe Dameron’s parents it was in the “Shattered Empire” mini-series, but there’s not much of a back story to know more about Poe himself not until Episode VII was shown in cinemas to find out how important the character was to the narrative that made Star Wars the hottest movie franchise. In “Poe Dameron #1” it is revealed that General Leia Organa has ordered the best pilot in the Resistance in a secret mission. It’s in the same theme that C-3PO has gone about regarding the origin of his red arm. For Poe, the special mission he’s been given is to search for Luke Skywalker and it also expands the introduction of the “Black Squadron” a handpicked unit of X-Wing Fighters that where in action shown in the film. But this also explores each pilot’s personalities as expanded and how they make up to be known as this exceptional heroes who where part of the Resistance.

Star Wars | C-3PO: The Phantom Limb!

04.16.2016 – “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is coming out for the home release and if you’ve seen the film several times you’ve been wondering about C-3PO’s red arm. It’s been almost five months since the film was shown and there’s nothing about this droid‘s limb replacement. There there’s a back story behind it as previously teased but it wasn’t specified if it’s going to be told in the next film or even in a novelized version. But give LucasFilms the effort that its all planned out that it would be told in the one-shot Star Wars comicbook special that features C-3PO, and his one-time exploits in the galaxy far away and not only that you see something you’ve never see in the character before. This comicbook is a tie-up to the film itself and reveals where C-3PO has been and where he got that red arm, which for some fans has been wondering for the whole time. Besides the back story behind it you get to view the character’s struggles and how he manage to survive in this one-shot story written by James Robinson and with art done by the talented Tony Harris, which makes this an issue you should not miss.

Star Wars Rogue One Full Trailer Released!

04.07.2016 – The official trailer for “Rogue One a Star Wars Story” has been released giving us the first look of the prequel narrative. Its also tells the back story on the characters involved to steal the Death Star plans and it gets intense from there. Felicity Jones as Jyn Erso is central hero in this story, and the teaser reveals more than difficulty of breathing when the actual Death Star appears in this much awaited trailer.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Trailer Release on 04/08/2016!

04.07.2016 – A surprise reveal via Star Wars’ YouTube channel confirms the news on the upcoming ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ trailer will be revealed on the American morning show “Good Morning America” tomorrow. The quick teaser only a have shown the opening logo and a Tie-Fighter screaming its engine in the background, which also give you a first look of a new Storm Trooper?!

Erik Bauersfeld Voice of Ackbar Died at 93

04.05.2016 – Long time Star Wars fans have remembered what Admiral Gial Ackbar meant to them having delivered the most famous line “It’s A Trap” on Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi has become meme in the internet. The actor behind the voice is Erik Bauersfeld, whose famous character also appeared in last years “The Force Awakens” has died at the age of 93. Bauersfeld also voiced the character Bib Fortuna in Return of the Jedi.

Obi-Wan & Anakin #3: Treachery in Carnelion IV!

03.27.2016 – Obi-Wan and Anakin mini-series expands the dynamics between both Jedi. This also reveals further how Chancellor Palpatine corrupted the young Skywalker to the darkside. There’s so much to tell about the master and his apprentice in an alien world that have its conflicts. Carnelion IV is still a world that have little back story as Obi-Wan and Anakin continue to explore this side of the galaxy that have two warring factions work together. But that peace will be short-lived as there are things behind the scenes is happening at the same time that not everyone is aware and in that includes flash back to the past when Anakin was invited by Palpatine for a short walk. Charles Soule shares the narrative about exploring further between Obi-Wan and Anakin’s relationship. Marco Checchetto provides the artwork that consistently brings the feel of the time both Jedis where in their prime. This is before Anakin’s lure to the darkside as history is told, but that story is already happening with the relationship with Chancellor Palpatine and his interest to the young Padawan.

Obi-Wan & Anakin #2: Unfamiliar World!

02.04.2016 – The dynamic between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker hasn’t been explored in comicbooks before. It was with Quigon Jinn that was featured during the younger days of Obi-Wan as the Padawan himself. But this happened before the Expanded Universe was canon that became “Star Wars Legends.” The premise for this mini-series didn’t give anymore details as to who called upon Obi-Wan and Anakin to make the travel to Carnelion IV a planet full of mystery and dangerous natives hardly known in this part of the sector. The first issue showed that they are marooned in this planet that has warring factions of natives trying to kill each other due to their mysterious beliefs. While the mission is to find out who sent the distress beacon for two Jedis sent to this planet this also explores the relationship between master and padawan in the days before the destruction of the Old Republic. The narrative written by Charles Soule with art provided by Marco Chechetto gives you a different look of the characters in their Manga-style artwork not too-cartoonish but definitely stands out.