Star Wars Bits: ‘The Mandalorian’, ‘War Of The Bounty Hunters’, ‘Darth Vader’, ‘The High Republic’, And More!
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
The Mandalorian Receives 24 Emmy Award Nominations
The Mandalorian’s second season received 24 nominations in the 73rd Emmy Awards. The Disney+ Original Series created byJon Favreauis up for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Giancarlo Espositoas Moff Gideon), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Jon Favreau, “Chapter 9: The Marshal”), and more. “Chapter 13: The Jedi” received eight separate nominations including Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Dave Filoni). For a full list of nominations, check outStarWars.com.
A Special Episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian
Speaking ofThe Mandalorian, the story of the cutting-edge technology used to bring Luke Skywalker back is the focus of a special episode ofDisney Gallery:Star Wars: The Mandalorian, debuting August 25 on Disney+.
“Making of the Season 2 Finale” is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this celebrated “chapter” ofThe Mandalorian, with a focus on the technology used for recreating Luke Skywalker. It delves into the collaborative process, including working withMark Hamill, to create an authentic and fitting recreation, and explores the immense pressure and responsibility the filmmakers had in bringing back one of the most important characters in film history.
Vanessa Marshall on the Return of Hera Syndulla
Over at Nerdist,Amy RatcliffeinterviewedVanessa Marshallabout returning to the role of Hera Syndulla forStar Wars: The Bad Batch.
“When I got the script and I saw these moments that illustrated that she wasn’t quite as confident then, that was yet to come and was hard-earned. To me, it was important to illustrate that fragility, at the same time, the capacity for her moxie and nurturing and badassery. I mean, she really grows into quite a strong woman. I wanted to have elements that made that journey seem even more profound in that it was such a long way to go, but also we had to believe that it was possible. So there had to be a little bit about fire.”
Check out the full interview atNerdist. New episodes ofStar Wars: The Bad Batchdrop every Friday onDisney+.
War of the Bounty Hunters and Darth Vader Exclusive Previews
In Marvel’s special one-shot,Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters: Jabba the Hutt#1, the crime boss has grown impatient waiting for the delivery of his prize, Han Solo. He calls upon ancient bounty hunter Deva Lompop to finish the job.
From writerJustina Irelandand artistsIbraim RobersonandLuca Pizzari, with a cover byMahmud AsrarandMatthew Wilson,War of the Bounty Hunters: Jabba the Hutt#1, arrives July 21. Check out an exclusive preview of the upcoming comic atStarWars.com.
Meanwhile, inDarth Vader#14 — continuing theWar of the Bounty Hunterscrossover —Sly Moorehas returned to the Empire. An Umbaran Force Adept first seen inStar Wars: Attack of the Clones, Moore was the Senior Administrative Aide and Chief of Staff of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine during the final years of the Galactic Republic. Moore made her return inDarth Vader #13as the person behind a failed assassination attempt on Vader. Now, she must face the Emperor’s judgment.
From writerGreg Pakand artistRaffaele Ienco, with a cover byAaron Kuder,Darth Vader#14 arrives July 21. Check out an exclusive preview of the upcoming comic atStarWars.com.
Star Wars The High Republic: Out of the Shadows Excerpt
On the topic of publishing, the next book fromStar Wars: The High Republic: Out of the Shadowsby Justina Ireland, arrives on July 27. In the young adult novel, Jedi KnightsReath SilasandVernestra Rwohare worried about the ever-changing galaxy and living up to expectations while honing their skills as Force users. Read an excerpt atStarWars.com.
365 Days of Star Wars Women
365Star Warsincludes articles about the women ofStar Wars, analysis articles, reference posts aboutStar Warscharacters, droids, planets, and creatures. Created byAmy Richau, the site highlights the incredible efforts of women in the franchise.
Head on over to her site for an interview withS.T. Bende, author of severalStar Warsbooks includingThe Tiny Book of Jedi,The Tiny Book of Sith, and stories from5-Minute Star Wars Villain Stories, andStar Wars: The Prequel Trilogy Stories.
Other recent interviews include a conversation withMarissa Martinez-Hoadley, Lead Quality Assurance Manager at ILMxLAB, andKrystina Arielle, host ofThe High Republic Show.
Boba Fett Figure With Throne Set From Hot Toys
Hot Toys is bringing yet another jaw-dropping addition toThe Mandaloriancollectible series with the 1/6th scaleBoba Fett(Repaint Armor) figure. Thestandard figure($245) features a detailed Mandalorian helmet and armor, jetpack, a flamethrower effect, a fibercord whip, a blaster, a rifle, and a display base. TheBoba Fett and Thronecollectible set ($390) includes a highly detailed throne, along with a head sculpt ofTemuera Morrisonas the infamous bounty hunter.
A Special Edition of the set, available only in selected markets, will specially include hologram figures of Razor Crest and Boba Fett’s Star Ship as bonus accessories. For high-resolution images of the upcoming figures, which are currently available for pre-order, visitSideshow Collectibles.
New LEGO Playsets and Black Series Action Figures
The iconic clone-piloted Republic Gunship won a recent fan poll on theLEGO Ideassite — winning 58% of the vote and pulling in over 30,000 votes — and will be made into a new Ultimate Collector Series set for the first time ever.
“The LEGOStar WarsRepublic Gunship clocks in at a massive 3,292 pieces, measures 13 inches high, 29 inches wide, and 27 inches long, and comes complete with features and details faithful to its onscreen inspiration. There are the classic bubble cockpits and gunner stations, swing-out spherical gun turrets, and plenty of space for troops and Jedi. The free-swinging doors can open and close, and utilize some of the largest moving parts ever created for a LEGOStar Warsbuild; it also includes Mace Windu and Clone Trooper Commander minifigures, ready to take down some clankers.”
The Republic Gunship arrives onAugust 1. Check outStarWars.comfor an interview withJens Kronvold Frederiksen, creative lead of LEGOStar Warsat the LEGO Group, andHans Burkhard Schlömer, designer of the LEGOStar WarsRepublic Gunship, as well as more images of the upcoming set.
In Star Wars: The Black Series news,Trapper Wolf(the New Republic X-Wing pilot portrayed by Dave Filoni inThe Mandalorian) is a Hasbro Pulse Con 2021 exclusive and will be available this fall for collectors. Other Pulse Con exclusives includea Black Series Cantina setwith Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ponda Baba, and Dr. Evazan, along withthe Emperor’s Throne Roomfrom the Vintage Collection. This set features a new Emperor Palpatine figure with a throne and backdrop fromReturn of the Jedi.
The History of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Toy Galaxyhas a great video detailing the history ofStar Wars: Shadows of the Empire, the 1996 multimedia project that created a story set betweenThe Empire Strikes BackandReturn of the Jedi, which explored all the commercial possibilities of a motion picture release without actually making a film.
This Week! in Star Wars
This week inStar Wars, hostKristin Bavergives us the lowdown on all the latest news from that galaxy far, far away!
George Lucas, Keepin' It Casual
And finally,Star Warscreator and fashion iconGeorge Lucasrecently visited the immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Chicago where he proceeded to stop traffic with this Hot George Summer™ look. Thank the maker!
Renowned film director George Lucas took time out of his Tuesday to experience the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Chicago!#VanGoghChicago#VanGogh#Chicago#ImmersiveVanGogh#LighthouseImmersive#GeorgeLucaspic.twitter.com/5SofvdXkSE
— Vangoghchicago (@vangoghchicago)June 06, 2025
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