Lucasfilm News: Mandalorian Season 2, Galaxy's Edge Crowds, and Comic-Con Exclusives

Lucasfilm at San Diego Comic-Con

• 💡 Lucasfilm is showcasing an exhibit of screen-used Stormtrooper armor at San Diego Comic-Con, featuring nine different costumes.
• 🚀 The display includes classic Imperial Stormtrooper and TIE Pilot outfits, as well as First Order Stormtroopers and Captain Phasma's chrome armor.
• ✨ A notable highlight is the Sith Trooper costume, sparking discussion due to its striking red design and potential connection to the Emperor's Royal Guard.
• 🛍️ Merchandise related to the Sith Trooper, including Hot Toys and Hasbro figures, will also be available at Comic-Con.

The Mandalorian Season 2 Confirmed

• 🎬 Jon Favreau has confirmed that "The Mandalorian" has already been renewed for a second season, even before the first episodes air.
• ✍️ Favreau is actively writing the second season, describing the process as playing with "all the Star Wars toys together."
• 🌌 The series is set after "Return of the Jedi," exploring the chaos and lawlessness in the Outer Rim as the Empire has fallen.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Messaging and Crowds

• ⚠️ There's a discussion about mixed messaging from Disney regarding Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, potentially contributing to lighter-than-expected crowds at Disneyland.
• 📢 Advertising for Galaxy's Edge, while visually stunning, includes disclaimers about limited access and capacity, creating a perception of exclusivity and potential difficulty in entry.
• 📉 News outlets have reported on lighter crowds, with USA Today even flying a plane over Galaxy's Edge to document the attendance.
• 🗓️ The rollout of Galaxy's Edge involved complex reservation systems, stroller policies, and block-out dates for annual passholders, which may have deterred some visitors.
• 🎢 Disney's efforts to manage crowds, such as widening walkways and implementing demand-based ticketing, are contrasted with the perception of a "ghost town" reported by some media.
• 🌟 Despite initial concerns, the immersive nature of Galaxy's Edge is praised, with comparisons drawn to the successful launch of Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Rise of the Resistance Attraction

• 🎢 "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance" is described as the most immersive and advanced attraction Walt Disney Imagineering has ever created.
• 🤯 The attraction features 23 show scenes and places guests in a battle between the First Order and the Resistance, including capture by a Star Destroyer.
• 📅 Opening dates are set for December 5th at Disney's Hollywood Studios and January 17th at Disneyland Park.
• 🎤 Daisy Ridley recorded her hologram performance for the attraction while exhausted, highlighting the specific and demanding nature of theme park attraction dialogue.