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NZ Herald
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Star Wars actor Temuera Morrison questions Boba Fett's absence from franchise
Morrison recalled speaking with two key creative leaders in the franchise, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, at the Star Wars Celebration fan convention in Tokyo in April. While their reunion was described as heartwarming, Morrison said the pair were tight-lipped about whether he or Boba Fett would reappear in any future instalments, which he likened to being preserved like a jar of fruit in the pantry at grandma's home. Temuera Morrison in the Disney+ Star Wars spin-off The Book of Boba Fett. 'It made me feel like ... I'm one of those peaches, and I've been put up on the shelf. I've been preserved for a later date, and I'm going to be tastier.' In a separate interview with Nerd Reactor, Morrison revealed he wasn't approached for The Mandalorian and Grogu, an upcoming film slated for release in May 2026 that serves as a continuation of The Mandalorian. 'I'd be more excited if I was in the movie,' Morrison said. 'Oh, I shouldn't have ruined it for you ... No one called me. I'm still sort of waiting for the phone call.' However, he praised LucasFilm for allowing him to return to Star Wars in the first place. 'Look, I'm just blessed that I had the opportunity there to come back. 'How many people in their career play Jango Fett, and then 20-30 years later get called to play the clone son, Boba Fett?' Daniel Logan (left) as young Boba Fett and Temuera Morrison (right) as father Jango in Star Wars Episode II. Photo / LucasFilm Morrison has spent more than 20 years working in Star Wars - the fourth-highest-grossing franchise globally which includes films, TV shows, video games and books. In his most expansive Star Wars role yet, Morrison played the titular character in the Disney+ spin-off series The Book of Boba Fett. With seven episodes released between December 2021 and February 2022, negative reactions to the show's storyline and character development from both fans and critics alike appeared to have prompted LucasFilm to pause work on it. The production company, owned by Walt Disney Studios since 2012, has since turned its attention to projects that have resonated better with its devoted audience. Morrison first starred as Jango Fett in Attack of the Clones (2002), and has subsequently appeared as Boba Fett in various Star Wars films, television series and video games. He often provides the voice for the clone troopers across various media too. Morrison has continued to make small contributions to the franchise since 2022 with minor voice roles across successive shows, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka, in 2023. Sign up to The Daily H, a free newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Gizmodo
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
Temuera Morrison Thinks ‘Star Wars' Isn't Done With Boba Fett Yet
Just when The Mandalorian brought him back and teased big things for him, Boba Fett got kind of a raw deal once his own show dropped. Disney's not given it a second season or even so much as mentioned it, to the point just last year, star Temuera Morrison was unsure about his character's future. But maybe things are at a point to where it could be his time once more? While promoting his current film Ka Whawhai Tonu (In The Fire of War), Collider asked Morrison what the deal was. Along with going 'where's my season 2?,' he suggested coming in for Ahsoka's second season to play an older version of Ahsoka's clone trooper buddy Rex. More interestingly, he mentioned seeing Mandalorian co-creators Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau at Star Wars Celebration, where they had a group hug and he thanked them for letting him come back as Boba Fett. Morrison then teased the pair 'didn't want to say too much, but they just left it at that.' Whatever that means, the actor likens his and the bounty hunter's stasis as going to your grandmother's and seeing 'that preservative jar of peaches up on the shelf. I'm one of those peaches, and I've been put up on the shelf. I've been preserved for a later date, and I'm going to be tastier.' To support Morrison's point, there's a few Favreau and Filoni-adjacent avenues for him to return, including another animated anthology miniseries or next year's Maul: Shadow Lord series. Even if he doesn't make it into Ahsoka's next season or whatever Mandalorian & Grogu ends up, we're likely to see the actor or Boba back sooner or later.
Axios
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
An "unofficial" galaxy far, far away visits COSI this summer
The Center of Science and Industry's halls feature plenty of the past and the future. But its marquee exhibition of the summer is all about one of today's biggest media franchises: Star Wars. The intrigue: Open through Sept. 1, the Unofficial Galaxies gallery features "one of the largest Star Wars fan collections in the world." What to expect:"Fan collections" may make you think of toys and memorabilia, but this largely involves recreations of full-size costumes, characters and scenes. Many of the items come from one anonymous collector. What's inside: Pretty much that whole galaxy far, far away. There are replicas of just about everyone, from Darth Vader and Boba Fett to Kylo Ren and R2-D2. Massive TIE fighter and X-wing replicas make for popular selfie spots. You'll find a few interactive photo ops, too, like a recreation of the classic trash compactor scene and a speeder bike with a screen to make it look like you're zipping through the Endor forest. Zoom in: There are a few pristinely preserved original toys and other items around, and a highlight was a display of three original draft scripts. 💭 Andrew's thought bubble: I enjoy Star Wars as much as the next guy, and I've loved COSI for 30 years. I genuinely think the center helped nurture my curiosity as a kid. But I wasn't very impressed by Unofficial Galaxies. COSI's best exhibits are interactive, informative and unique. If you've seen the movies, you've seen this stuff — and there's not much learning, playing or investigating here. Yes, but: Unofficial Galaxies is just a $15 add-on to a regular ticket. True Star Wars enthusiasts who are already spending a day at COSI probably won't regret it. Let's be honest: People have paid a lot more for a good Instagram pic. 🪐 Worthy of your time: The rest of COSI. Just a reminder that this place is wonderful.
Forbes
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Post-Andor Finale, A New 100% Scored ‘Star Wars' Show Is On Disney Plus
Andor Disney I forgot Andor was on last night, so I'm still catching up on the finale episodes, but a few days ago, a new Star Wars series launched on Disney Plus. And so far, it's got perfect reviews. Disney just released this as a binge drop on Star Wars day, May the Fourth, six episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld, the origin story of the famed Cad Bane and the reappearance of Asajj Ventress, told in Clone Wars/Rebels-style animation. Cad Bane was unceremoniously murdered at the end of The Book of Boba Fett by Boba Fett himself after a brief appearance, something many long-time fans of the character did not much appreciate, but now we're in a period well before that and this appears like it may be a longer-tale story with this advertised already as just being season 1, with more likely to follow. Here's the synopsis: 'Asajj Ventress, a former assassin, flees with a new ally, while Cad Bane confronts his past when meeting an old friend turned Marshal.' Tales of the Underworld Disney It's a cool concept, though I can't help but wish this was a live action series as I am just so over Clone Wars-style animation at this point. It's my own opinion but it genuinely may be my least-favorite animation style of all time to the point where it prevented me from enjoying those series. I know, I know, I'm a bad Star Wars fan. But yes, after seeing Corey Burton (Bane's voice actor) play him in real life in Disney's worst Star Wars show, this could have been cool. But this show? Apparently pretty cool. It has a perfect 100% score from critics right now, albeit with not that many reviews in, and like most other animated Star Wars projects is receiving a lot of praise. What can I say, those series do really well, and a lot of those characters have made it to live action in some form or another at this point (mainly through Ahsoka). Here's some of the praise for Tales of the Underworld: Tales of the Underworld Disney FandomWire – 'The six-episode show should be an easy recommendation for anyone with even a passing knowledge of the Clone Wars. Even a layman will find each story interesting, with Westerns and adventures carved through a short runtime.' RIOTUS – 'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld doesn't have shocking reveals or new characters but gives the audience good stories with cool characters perfect for May the Fourth.' This 'Tales' series has incredibly short episodes, barely 15 minutes apiece, so six episodes is a ninety minute movie, an exceptionally breezy watch compared to most animated Star Wars projects. Check it out today. Follow me on Twitter , YouTube , Bluesky and Instagram . Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy .
The Guardian
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Empire Strips Back review – Chewie gets jiggy in galactic burlesque parody
Might there be an overlap between sci-fi fans – I speak as one myself – and audiences who are up for watching women remove their clothes? The huge success of 'burlesque parody' The Empire Strips Back suggests that, yes, there just might be. Created in Australia and since performed globally, the show recasts scenes and characters from a galaxy far, far away as sexy strip-and-dance numbers, stylishly lit and slickly performed to a banging pop and rock score. If you like the sound of Boba Fett bumping and grinding to Guns N' Roses, or Han Solo and Chewbacca getting jiggy to the Backstreet Boys – well, these are the droids you're looking for. What makes the show stand out is the fidelity of its design, its unofficial status notwithstanding; and its sense of humour. The scenes you'll remember are the funny ones – Jabba the Hutt rapping, anyone? – or at least, those that put a cheeky spin on the original material. See a scantily clad female Luke Skywalker seeking warmth in the belly of her disemboweled tauntaun, or C-3P0 being undressed, rather than disassembled, by two busybody Jawas. There's a once-seen, never-forgotten number (you may sense a great disturbance in the Force) featuring a naked Emperor Palpatine and a mirrorball shaped like the Death Star. The set pieces are freestanding, and between them, MC Pete Anderson jollies things along fan convention-style, soliciting the audience's R2-D2 impressions and best Star Wars tattoos. Anderson too clarifies the distinction between striptease and burlesque, the latter of which (he claims) is empowering, not creepy. It's hard not to notice that it's mainly women being empowered in The Empire Strips Back, whose male cast members alone end the show fully clothed. But if it's not striking a Rebel Alliance-like blow for freedom, The Empire Strips Back is at least striking one for pretty good fun. At Riverside Studios, London, until 17 August
