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25-04-2025
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Star Wars reverses course from The Last Jedi with The Ninth Jedi series from Kenji Kamiyama
Amid sudden additions to Star Wars' theatrical release schedule, with Ryan Gosling and Shawn Levy swooping in to replace the last crop of movies that never came together, a new animated TV series is coming to Disney+. Announced this weekend at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Star Wars: Visions Presents—The Ninth Jedi by anime director Kenji Kamiyama will be the first long-form spin-off of the Star Wars anime anthology. The title solidifies what we've long feared: Disney has moved away from the A Star Wars Story branding and has retreated to a more traditional 'Presents' structure. Considering the box office success of A Minecraft Story, the subtitle shuffle must sting. However, in this case, it makes sense. The Ninth Jedi isn't simply a prequel to The Last Jedi. It's a spin-off of Kamiyama's 2021 Visions short of the same name. As such, in addition to the series, the Ninth Jedi gang, namely the characters Kara (voiced by Chinatsu Akasaki) and Juro (Tetsuo Kanao), will return for another Visions short, 'The Child Of Hope,' premiering in Volume 3. 'I made a short story called 'The Ninth Jedi' during Volume 1,' said Kamiyama. 'Director [Naoyoshi] Shiotani is making one more film this time ['Child Of Hope'], and it ends with Kara's departure to look for her father in the first short film.' Kamiyama, a supervising director on Ninth Jedi, explains that the episode will deal with 'lightsabers that change color depending on one's Force.' Kara's father invented these and was kidnapped. The director says the show will answer the question, 'What in the world was the reason for such lightsabers?' It's a good question, but we all know the answer is because they look cool. 'Child Of Hope' will debut in the third volume of Visions on October 29, 2025. Ninth Jedi has no release date. More from A.V. Club A Hollywood hero faces off against actual heroes in The Studio '90s sitcom Martin finally spins off a show, and it's somehow not about Sheneneh Read this: The Revenge Of The Sith's Force ghost mystery has been solved
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Star Wars Visions: The ninth jedi gets limited series in 2026
Star Wars is one of the most famous movie franchises in the world. Its stories about heroes, villains, and epic space battles have entertained people for generations. In 2021, a unique Star Wars project called Star Wars: Visions was released. This project featured different anime studios creating their own short stories set in the Star Wars universe. One of the episodes, titled The Ninth Jedi , became an instant fan favorite. Now, in 2026, this popular episode is getting its own limited series , and fans are excited about the upcoming release. Star Wars: Visions brings a fresh twist to the well-known Star Wars stories by using Japanese animation styles, which is often called "anime." Even if you're not a fan of anime, the exciting lightsaber battles, powerful characters, and creative storytelling in The Ninth Jedi episode made it a hit for all kinds of Star Wars lovers. The Ninth Jedi story: What makes It special The original Ninth Jedi short takes place many years after the Jedi have disappeared. In this story, a girl named Kara becomes the main hero. Her father makes lightsabers and wants to help bring back the Jedi. Kara ends up taking a lightsaber and fighting powerful enemies. The short tells a fresh story while keeping the classic Star Wars feeling of hope, courage, and good vs. evil. Fans really liked how The Ninth Jedi introduced a new story that still felt connected to the Star Wars universe. Even people who don't normally watch anime were impressed by the high-quality animation and emotional story. Since 2021, fans have asked Disney and Lucasfilm to turn this short into a full series. Now, in 2026, that dream will finally come true. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like News For Jack Nicholson, 87, He Has Been Confirmed To Be... Reportingly Undo Star Wars Visions: Ninth jedi returns in 2026 series Disney has confirmed that The Ninth Jedi limited series will release sometime in 2026. No exact date has been shared yet, but more news is expected later this year. It is not yet clear how many episodes the series will have or if the same voice actors will return. However, Production I.G. is back to animate the new series, so fans can expect the same visual style and action. The Star Wars: Visions project has helped bring anime and Star Wars fans together. It shows how the galaxy far, far away can be told in many different ways. With The Ninth Jedi getting its own series, Disney is showing that they're ready to explore new kinds of storytelling. Whether you're a longtime Star Wars fan or someone new to anime, this upcoming series will be one to watch.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Official Star Wars Celebration Japan Merch Drops on Amazon: Here's What's Available to Buy Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. There was more than just movie reveals at the Star Wars Celebration fan event in Tokyo over the weekend. The long-running franchise also dropped some limited-edition merch that fans can now purchase in the U.S. as well. More from Variety Lucasfilm Reveals 'The Ninth Jedi' Series at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo Star Wars to Launch Biggest-Ever 'Fortnite' Game Tie-In Hayden Christensen Returns as Anakin Skywalker for 'Ahsoka' Season 2 Amazon has the exclusive on a number of product drops that were unveiled at the Star Wars Celebration Japan store. The officially-licensed merch includes collectible figures, an Amazon Echo Dot collaboration and logo apparel from the Star Wars Celebration event. Here's a look at what's available online, with pieces ideal for both gift-giving and collecting alike. $97.98 $109.98 11% off Buy Now On Amazon This exclusive bundle includes Amazon's bestselling Echo Dot smart speaker and a Star Wars: TIE Fighter-inspired stand. The set gets you the fifth-generation version of the Alexa-enabled speaker. Everything is packaged in a Star Wars-branded box. $50.00 Buy Now On Amazon The official Star Wars Celebration Japan hoodie is now available on Amazon here in the U.S. The cotton blend hoodie is available is sizes small to 3XL in a classic 'ash gray' colorway. $22.99 Buy Now On Amazon This official Star Wars Celebration T-shirt features the key art from the event, with Darth Vader superimposed over a graphic image inspired by the rising red 'sun' seen on the Japanese flag. Choose from sizes small to 6X. $25.00 Buy Now On Amazon This retro-inspired tee commemorates the Star Wars Celebration event in Japan in simple text on the front, while the Darth Vader illustration from the previous T-shirt is prominently featured on the back of the T-shirt here. $24.99 Buy Now On Amazon This stainless steel tumbler features a double-walled insulation to keep your drinks hot or cold for longer. The tumbler holds up to 20 oz. of your favorite drink and it sized to fit into most car cup holders. The leak-proof lid features a sliding opening for easy simple (and less spilling). $22.99 Buy Now On Amazon This T-shirt celebrates the 50th anniversary of Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), the visual effects and computer animation studio founded by Star Wars head George Lucas in May of 1975. We like the black and white version here, but fans can choose from more than two dozen other colors on Amazon. $44.99 Buy Now On Amazon This action figure set is inspired by the video game franchise, 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,' with six-inch versions of Cal Kestis, BD-1, Turgle and Skoova Stev. This pack also includes seven accessories inspired by the game. The figures are housed in a collectible box with character art and Star Wars motifs, making for a great gift or display piece. This is an Amazon exclusive so you won't be able to find the Hasbro set anywhere else. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Star Wars Celebration Announces Los Angeles as Next Location as Japan Edition Winds Down
Star Wars Celebration is coming home to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Star Wars The massive Lucasfilm fan convention will hold its next edition in Los Angeles, timed to commemorate the release of the very first Star Wars movie, it was announced Sunday in Tokyo, Japan, the site of this year's event. More from The Hollywood Reporter Star Wars Celebration: 'Star Wars: Visions' Reveals Season 3 Release Date, 'The Ninth Jedi' Standalone Series Chef Justin Pichetrungsi on Quitting Disney to Take Over Anajak Thai Star Wars Celebration: Hayden Christensen Returning as Anakin Skywalker for 'Ahsoka' Season Two A source close to Lucasfilm told The Hollywood Reporter that the Los Angeles Convention Center will likely play host to the 17th Star Wars Celebration. The venue previously held the fourth edition of Star Wars Celebration in May 2007, which honored the 30th anniversary of Star Wars. News: Star Wars Celebration is coming home to celebrate the sci-fi franchise's 50th anniversary. The 2027 edition will be held in Los Angeles. — Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) April 20, 2025 The 2025 Star Wars Celebration returned the event to Japan for the first time since 2008, marking just the second time it has been held in Asia in its 25-year history. The Tokyo event was the fastest Star Wars Celebration to sell out, with over 105,000 guests in attendance, an 8 percent increase from the 2023 convention in London, according to Lucasfilm. Demonstrating the truly global appeal of the Star Wars franchise, 55 percent of this year's guests came from the Asia-Pacific region, with 47 percent from Japan and an additional 31 percent from the U.S. Altogether, fans traveled to the event from 125 countries, compared to 64 countries for the previous edition. More to come… Best of The Hollywood Reporter "A Nutless Monkey Could Do Your Job": From Abusive to Angst-Ridden, 16 Memorable Studio Exec Portrayals in Film and TV The 10 Best Baseball Movies of All Time, Ranked 20 Times the Oscars Got It Wrong
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Lucasfilm Reveals ‘The Ninth Jedi' Series at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo
Lucasfilm leaders had more surprises on the final day of the three-day Star Wars Celebration fan event in Tokyo. A new batch of nine 'Star Wars: Visions' shorts will debut Oct. 29 on Disney+, and also upcoming is the longform series 'The Ninth Jedi,' a spinoff of an earlier 'Visions' short, from writer-director Kenji Kamiyama. 'The Ninth Jedi' series was announced with fanfare at the event by James Waugh, Lucasfilm's senior VP of franchise content and dtrategy at Lucasfilm. He called Kamiyama to the stage, 'who thanked the audience for being so supportive and enthusiastic about the adventures of Kara and Juro in 'The Ninth Jedi' and the upcoming 'Child of Hope,' according to Disney's official fan site. More from Variety Star Wars to Launch Biggest-Ever 'Fortnite' Game Tie-In 'Star Wars Zero Company' Game to Launch in 2026 From Electronic Arts, Story Set During the Clone Wars 'Star Wars' Darth Maul Animated Series Coming to Disney+ Next Year, With Sam Witwer Voicing Villain 'He then announced that fans will watch Kara's journey continue to unfold in an all-new spinoff called 'Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi,' the site stated. More to come (Pictured: The stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan in Tokyo) Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
