Monthly Archives: May 2022
Disney+ Adds Content Warning to Obi-Wan Kenobi After Texas School Shooting
Disney+ has added a content warning to the details section of the first episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi following the tragic and horrific Texas school shooting in Uvalde that says "there are certain scenes in this fictional series that some viewers may find upsetting."
As reported by Deadline, this warning is specifically for the opening of Obi-Wan Kenobi's first episode, but it has already changed once since the episode premiered earlier today.
"Although this fictional series is a continuation of the story from Star Wars movies filmed many years ago, some scenes may be upsetting to viewers in light of the recent tragic events,” the note in the details area previously read. “Warning: Contains violence involving children.”
There is no warning before the episode airs, and it only can be seen by going specifically to the details tab of the episode. Disney did state that it was working on adding a warning to the beginning of the episode as soon as possible.
"In light of recent tragic events, we recognize there are certain scenes in this fictional series that some viewers may find upsetting and a content warning has been added to the show page,” a Disney spokesperson told Deadline today. “We are also working to add an advisory in front of the series as quickly as possible."
Netflix did a similar thing with the Season 4 premiere of Stranger Things, and that warning appears before the Season 3 recap in the season's first episode for those in the U.S. only.
For more on Obi-Wan Kenobi, check out our review of the series' first two episodes, the burning questions we have after watching, and everything else announced so far during Star Wars Celebration.
Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
Disney+ Adds Content Warning to Obi-Wan Kenobi After Texas School Shooting
Disney+ has added a content warning to the details section of the first episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi following the tragic and horrific Texas school shooting in Uvalde that says "there are certain scenes in this fictional series that some viewers may find upsetting."
As reported by Deadline, this warning is specifically for the opening of Obi-Wan Kenobi's first episode, but it has already changed once since the episode premiered earlier today.
"Although this fictional series is a continuation of the story from Star Wars movies filmed many years ago, some scenes may be upsetting to viewers in light of the recent tragic events,” the note in the details area previously read. “Warning: Contains violence involving children.”
There is no warning before the episode airs, and it only can be seen by going specifically to the details tab of the episode. Disney did state that it was working on adding a warning to the beginning of the episode as soon as possible.
"In light of recent tragic events, we recognize there are certain scenes in this fictional series that some viewers may find upsetting and a content warning has been added to the show page,” a Disney spokesperson told Deadline today. “We are also working to add an advisory in front of the series as quickly as possible."
Netflix did a similar thing with the Season 4 premiere of Stranger Things, and that warning appears before the Season 3 recap in the season's first episode for those in the U.S. only.
For more on Obi-Wan Kenobi, check out our review of the series' first two episodes, the burning questions we have after watching, and everything else announced so far during Star Wars Celebration.
Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords will officially be released on Nintendo Switch on June 8, 2022.
The news was shared during Star Wars Celebration, and the teaser trailer gives a glimpse of the game in action and the promise that "Restored Content DLC" is coming soon.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords will soon join Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on Switch, as the original arrived on Nintendo's latest console in November 2021.
The original Knights of the Old Republic is being remade for PS5, but there has been no word as of yet as to whether the sequel will also get the remake treatment.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords was first released on Xbox in 2004 before making its way to PC in 2005.
In our review of KOTOR II: The Sith Lords, we said, "If you like roleplaying games or if you like Star Wars, you'll be hard pressed to find a game as enjoyable as Knights of the Old Republic II. Sure, it's got some technical problems and, sure, it starts fairly slowly but if you can see past those flaws, you're in for one hell of a treat."
For more, check out the announcement and trailer of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and all the biggest news from Star Wars Celebration, what Knights of the Old Republic 3 would have been, why KOTOR 2 tells one of our writer's favorite Star Wars stories, and why we believe the world is ready for a new entry in the series.
Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Release Date Announced for Nintendo Switch
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords will officially be released on Nintendo Switch on June 8, 2022.
The news was shared during Star Wars Celebration, and the teaser trailer gives a glimpse of the game in action and the promise that "Restored Content DLC" is coming soon.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords will soon join Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic on Switch, as the original arrived on Nintendo's latest console in November 2021.
The original Knights of the Old Republic is being remade for PS5, but there has been no word as of yet as to whether the sequel will also get the remake treatment.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords was first released on Xbox in 2004 before making its way to PC in 2005.
In our review of KOTOR II: The Sith Lords, we said, "If you like roleplaying games or if you like Star Wars, you'll be hard pressed to find a game as enjoyable as Knights of the Old Republic II. Sure, it's got some technical problems and, sure, it starts fairly slowly but if you can see past those flaws, you're in for one hell of a treat."
For more, check out the announcement and trailer of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and all the biggest news from Star Wars Celebration, what Knights of the Old Republic 3 would have been, why KOTOR 2 tells one of our writer's favorite Star Wars stories, and why we believe the world is ready for a new entry in the series.
Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com.
Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.
Star Wars Is Getting a High Republic Kids’ Show
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is an upcoming show aimed at pre-kindergarten children, and it's coming in spring 2023 to Disney+ and Disney Junior.
Set during The High Republic era, the Original Series follows Younglings as they study the ways of the Force and become Jedi: Compassion, self-discipline, teamwork, patience, and friendship. Young Jedi Adventures is coming to Disney+ and Disney Junior spring 2023. pic.twitter.com/EbcmI98ecv
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 27, 2022
Young Jedi Adventures takes place in the High Republic era, and features a group of young jedi going on adventures together under the guidance of Yoda. The show is intended to introduce young children to the Star Wars universe, and teach them values like compassion, self-discipline, teamwork, patience, empathy, friendship, and optimism, as well as the ability to learn from their mistakes.
Though it's geared toward young children, it will still include lightsaber battles and other staples of the Star Wars universe.
The series will premiere on Disney+ and Disney+ Junior in spring of 2023. In the meantime, there's plenty more news for upcoming shows out of Star Wars Celebration, including new info on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew next year and a new trailer for Andor, which is coming in August. We also have a list of every upcoming Star Wars movie and film for a catch-up on what to expect soon from the series.
Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
Star Wars Is Getting a High Republic Kids’ Show
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is an upcoming show aimed at pre-kindergarten children, and it's coming in spring 2023 to Disney+ and Disney Junior.
Set during The High Republic era, the Original Series follows Younglings as they study the ways of the Force and become Jedi: Compassion, self-discipline, teamwork, patience, and friendship. Young Jedi Adventures is coming to Disney+ and Disney Junior spring 2023. pic.twitter.com/EbcmI98ecv
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 27, 2022
Young Jedi Adventures takes place in the High Republic era, and features a group of young jedi going on adventures together under the guidance of Yoda. The show is intended to introduce young children to the Star Wars universe, and teach them values like compassion, self-discipline, teamwork, patience, empathy, friendship, and optimism, as well as the ability to learn from their mistakes.
Though it's geared toward young children, it will still include lightsaber battles and other staples of the Star Wars universe.
The series will premiere on Disney+ and Disney+ Junior in spring of 2023. In the meantime, there's plenty more news for upcoming shows out of Star Wars Celebration, including new info on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew next year and a new trailer for Andor, which is coming in August. We also have a list of every upcoming Star Wars movie and film for a catch-up on what to expect soon from the series.
Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Announced, First Trailer and 2023 Release Revealed
The first trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor premiered as part of Star Wars Celebration. The sequel to Respawn’s critically-acclaimed Star Wars game is set to be released in 2023.
In a brief, cinematic trailer we see Cal Kestis after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. Where he is still on the run from the Empire. While the trailer is short on plot, it’s got plenty of Star Wars with new inquisitors and new mysteries.
Curiously, Cal who spent the previous game gaining a family of allies is all alone. And his lightsaber which he spent so much time rebuilding appears to fall into the hands of the Empire. Essentially, Cal is in a bad place at the start of Jedi: Survivor.
Respawn’s next Star Wars action RPG will be released on next-gen platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. EA doesn’t make mention of past-gen consoles, but with developers moving towards new-gen systems there’s a good chance Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is too.
The trailer premiered during Star Wars Celebration amid the buzz of new trailers for upcoming Star Wars shows like Andor, and Mandalorian season 3.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one of the best-reviewed games when it was released, and a big coup for Respawn who were primarily known for their online multiplayer games like Titanfall and Apex Legends. By combining Star Wars with a deep single-player story campaign and Souls-like action RPG mechanics, Respawn brought Star Wars into the modern era. Check out IGN's review for Jedi: Fallen Order here.
While short, the Jedi: Survivor trailer is chock-full of tantalizing narrative threads, so check out our deep dive into the trailer for all the storylines and secrets we’ve uncovered.
Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Announced, First Trailer and 2023 Release Revealed
The first trailer for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor premiered as part of Star Wars Celebration. The sequel to Respawn’s critically-acclaimed Star Wars game is set to be released in 2023.
In a brief, cinematic trailer we see Cal Kestis after the events of Jedi: Fallen Order. Where he is still on the run from the Empire. While the trailer is short on plot, it’s got plenty of Star Wars with new inquisitors and new mysteries.
Experience the next chapter of Cal Kestis’ journey. #StarWarsJediSurvivor - Coming 2023. pic.twitter.com/ti5KIPSph5
— Star Wars (@starwars) May 27, 2022
Curiously, Cal who spent the previous game gaining a family of allies is all alone. And his lightsaber which he spent so much time rebuilding appears to fall into the hands of the Empire. Essentially, Cal is in a bad place at the start of Jedi: Survivor.
Respawn’s next Star Wars action RPG will be released on next-gen platforms PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. EA doesn’t make mention of past-gen consoles, but with developers moving towards new-gen systems there’s a good chance Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is too.
The trailer premiered during Star Wars Celebration amid the buzz of new trailers for upcoming Star Wars shows like Andor, and Mandalorian season 3.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order was one of the best-reviewed games when it was released, and a big coup for Respawn who were primarily known for their online multiplayer games like Titanfall and Apex Legends. By combining Star Wars with a deep single-player story campaign and Souls-like action RPG mechanics, Respawn brought Star Wars into the modern era. Check out IGN's review for Jedi: Fallen Order here.
While short, the Jedi: Survivor trailer is chock-full of tantalizing narrative threads, so check out our deep dive into the trailer for all the storylines and secrets we’ve uncovered.
Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation Revealed
Today, during a panel at Star Wars Celebration, a new LEGO Star Wars holiday special was unveiled entitled LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation. It's dropping on Disney+ on August 5.
This summer will be fully operational. Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation, an Original special, is streaming August 5 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/gi5NkW2yHA
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) May 27, 2022
As a panel explained, Summer Vacation takes place after Star Wars Episode 9, and sees Rose, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Chewbacca taking a vacation after defeating Emperor Palpatine. They'll discover throughout the special that a number of other Star Wars characters in history have also tried to take vacations...which hasn't always gone well for them. And of course there will be a couple of musical numbers.
A whole roster of Star Wars favorites will make appearances during the special, including C-3PO, Lando, Boba Fett, Rey, Poe, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rose, Jabba the Hutt, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Finn, Han Solo, Leia, and Palpatine. We'll also see LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures characters Wick Cooper and Valeria return. And there'll be a celebrity cameo from Weird Al Yankovic, voicing a character named Vic Vankoh.
There's plenty more news for upcoming shows coming out of Star Wars Celebration, including new info on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew next year and a new trailer for Andor, which is coming in August. We also have a list of every upcoming Star Wars movie and film if you're still craving more.
Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation Revealed
Today, during a panel at Star Wars Celebration, a new LEGO Star Wars holiday special was unveiled entitled LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation. It's dropping on Disney+ on August 5.
This summer will be fully operational. Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation, an Original special, is streaming August 5 on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/gi5NkW2yHA
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) May 27, 2022
As a panel explained, Summer Vacation takes place after Star Wars Episode 9, and sees Rose, Rey, Finn, Poe, and Chewbacca taking a vacation after defeating Emperor Palpatine. They'll discover throughout the special that a number of other Star Wars characters in history have also tried to take vacations...which hasn't always gone well for them. And of course there will be a couple of musical numbers.
A whole roster of Star Wars favorites will make appearances during the special, including C-3PO, Lando, Boba Fett, Rey, Poe, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Rose, Jabba the Hutt, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Finn, Han Solo, Leia, and Palpatine. We'll also see LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures characters Wick Cooper and Valeria return. And there'll be a celebrity cameo from Weird Al Yankovic, voicing a character named Vic Vankoh.
There's plenty more news for upcoming shows coming out of Star Wars Celebration, including new info on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew next year and a new trailer for Andor, which is coming in August. We also have a list of every upcoming Star Wars movie and film if you're still craving more.
Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.