Star Wars News: Triple Force Friday, Kevin Feige, and Galaxy's Edge

Triple Force Friday Disappointment

• 🛍️ Many US retailers opted out of midnight openings for Triple Force Friday, disappointing fans eager for new merchandise from "The Rise of Skywalker," "The Mandalorian," and "Jedi: Fallen Order."
• 💡 The lackluster sales of "Solo: A Star Wars Story" merchandise are cited as a reason for retailers' hesitation, leading to less enthusiastic product rollouts.
• 🧊 A significant point of contention was the prominent display of Frozen 2 merchandise at the front of stores like Target, overshadowing Star Wars products.

Kevin Feige's Star Wars Involvement

• 🌟 The announcement of Kevin Feige developing a Star Wars film was met with excitement, given his success with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
• 🎬 Feige mentioned speaking with a Marvel actor about a potential Star Wars role, sparking speculation, with Samuel L. Jackson and Brie Larson being popular candidates.
• ⚠️ Feige's subsequent appointment as Chief Creative Officer of Marvel Studios has raised questions about his availability for Star Wars projects.

Disney+ and Lucasfilm Series

• 🕵️ Tony Gilroy has been signed to write and direct the Cassian Andor series for Disney+, described as a spy thriller set before "Rogue One."
• 📺 "Star Wars Resistance" is noted for its engaging storytelling and its parallel timeline with "The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi."
• ⚠️ The character arc of Tam in "Star Wars Resistance," her struggle with the First Order, is highlighted as a potentially dark but intriguing storyline.

Lexicon and Lucasfilm's Past

• 📖 The words "Jedi," "Padawan," and "lightsaber" have been officially adopted into the Oxford English Dictionary, reflecting their cultural impact.
• 💰 Bob Iger's memoir reveals George Lucas's initial desire for a "Pixar deal" when selling Lucasfilm, but ultimately accepting a higher price than Marvel's acquisition.
• 🚀 The decision to deviate from George Lucas's outlines for the sequel trilogy is discussed, with the focus shifting to connecting films to the original trilogy.

Galaxy's Edge and Future Attractions

• 🚀 Galaxy's Edge is undergoing tweaks, with new menu items and the introduction of 60-day reservation bookings for Oga's Cantina at Disneyland.
• ✨ "Rise of the Resistance" is described as a "next-level" attraction, with early previews generating significant excitement.
• 🗺️ A critical review of Galaxy's Edge suggests Disney may have overthought the land, with a desire for more direct Star Wars experiences, though the overall experience is still highly praised.