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entertainment1 year ago

"Skeleton Crew" Revitalizes Star Wars Fandom with Fresh Perspectives

The author discusses overcoming Star Wars fatigue with the premiere of "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," which offers a fresh perspective by focusing on new characters and storylines, reminiscent of a 1980s Spielberg film. This renewed interest was initially sparked by "The Acolyte," despite its cancellation, as it also explored new territory within the Star Wars universe. The author appreciates the shift towards a "soft reboot" that caters to both casual and dedicated fans, moving away from overused characters and plots.

entertainment1 year ago

"Skeleton Crew" Shines as a Fresh Star Wars Adventure

"Skeleton Crew," a new Disney Star Wars series, has received high praise, achieving a 95% critic and 86% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it the best-reviewed Disney Star Wars project after "Andor." The series, likened to "The Goonies" and "ET," is praised for its charm and appeal to all ages, despite being aimed at a younger audience. Created by Jon Watts, known for the Tom Holland Spider-Man films, "Skeleton Crew" features Jude Law and introduces new elements to the Star Wars universe. Disney hopes it will continue as an ongoing series, though viewership versus budget remains a concern.

tv-reviews1 year ago

Jude Law Leads 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' in a Nostalgic Adventure

"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" is a new Disney+ series that returns the franchise to its kid-friendly roots, featuring Jude Law in a charming role. Set between "Return of the Jedi" and "The Force Awakens," the show follows a group of children, led by Wim, who embark on an adventure after mistaking a grounded ship for a Jedi temple. The series, directed by notable filmmakers like Jon Watts and David Lowery, offers a nostalgic, light-hearted take on the "Star Wars" universe, focusing on childhood wonder rather than galactic stakes.

entertainment1 year ago

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Premieres Early on Disney+ December 2nd

"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," a new series on Disney+ directed by Jon Watts, is set during the New Republic era, shortly after "Return of the Jedi." The show follows four kids who become lost in a dangerous galaxy, navigating a time of lawlessness as remnants of the Empire linger. The series is positioned to potentially crossover with other "Star Wars" shows like "The Mandalorian," "The Book of Boba Fett," and "Ahsoka." It premieres on December 2, 2024.

entertainment1 year ago

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Premieres Early on Disney+

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, a new live-action series, will premiere with a special two-episode screening in select U.S. theaters on December 2. Fans can get free tickets through Fandango.com and enjoy complimentary concessions and a mini one-sheet. The series, featuring Jude Law and created by Jon Watts and Chris Ford, will also debut on Disney+ on December 2, with new episodes releasing weekly starting December 10.

entertainment1 year ago

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Premieres Sooner on Disney+

The new Star Wars series, "Skeleton Crew," will premiere with a two-episode debut on Disney+ on December 2 at 6 p.m. PT. Created by Jon Watts and Chris Ford, the series features a crew of pirates during the New Republic era and introduces new characters played by Jude Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, and Nick Frost. Following the premiere, new episodes will be released weekly every Tuesday starting December 10.

entertainment1 year ago

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Premieres Early on Disney+ December 2

The Disney+ series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' has moved its premiere date up to December 2nd at 6 p.m., a day earlier than initially planned. The show, aimed at a younger audience, follows four kids who embark on an unexpected adventure in a dangerous galaxy. The series features Jude Law and is directed by a team including Jon Watts and Bryce Dallas Howard, with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni among the executive producers.

entertainment1 year ago

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Premieres Early on Disney+

The new "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" series, starring Jude Law, will premiere on Disney+ a day earlier than planned, with the first two episodes releasing on December 2 at 6 p.m. PT. The show follows four kids who get lost in a dangerous galaxy after a mysterious discovery on their home planet. The series features a notable cast and crew, including directors like Jon Watts and Bryce Dallas Howard, and executive producers such as Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni.

entertainment2 years ago

Oscar-winning duo directs Star Wars' Skeleton Crew episode.

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, the directing duo behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, have directed an episode of the upcoming Star Wars live-action Disney+ series, Skeleton Crew, starring Jude Law. Kwan confirmed on his Instagram Stories that they shot the episode last year and had an incredible time working with the talented cast and crew. The Daniels' next project will be an original one, even though they put their unique spin on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, set to debut on Disney+ later in 2023.

entertainment2 years ago

"Everything Everywhere" Directors to Helm "Star Wars" Series "Skeleton Crew"

Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, known as Daniels, have directed an episode of the upcoming "Star Wars" series "Skeleton Crew" for Disney+. The series stars Jude Law and takes place in the New Republic era following the events of "Return of the Jedi." "The Mandalorian" team of Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni serve as executive producers. Daniels completed principal photography on their episode before winning three Oscars for their film "Everything Everywhere." "Skeleton Crew" is set to debut on Disney+ later this year.

entertainment2 years ago

"Star Wars taps 'Everything Everywhere' filmmakers for new project"

Newly minted Oscar winners Daniels, the filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once, are reportedly working on the Disney+ series Skeleton Crew set in the Star Wars galaxy. It is unknown if they are directing one or multiple episodes. The series centers on a group of kids lost in the galaxy trying to find their way home and is executive produced by Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. Daniels recently signed a five-year deal with Universal and are known for Swiss Army Man and directing music videos. The Mandalorian season three is currently streaming, with the Rosario Dawson-led spinoff Ahoska expected to drop this year.