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OK, onwards. There’s not a whole heck of a lot of news out there in movie and TV land these days. Like the rest of the world, Hollywood is pretty much shut down. However, there are a few fun tidbits that I can share today.
Let’s start with this: Nick Frost & Simon Pegg have given their classic “what’s the plan?” scene from Shaun of the Dead a Coronavirus update, and it’s hilarious. Check out the new scene and the 2020 version here.
This is very cool: Rosario Dawson has apparently been cast as Ahsoka Tano for season two of The Mandalorian! Ahsoka is a fantastic character from the animated Clone Wars series, as well as Star Wars: Rebels. It’s super-exciting to think we might get to see the character in live-action for the first time! Rosario Dawson is a terrific actress and a great choice to play her. Though I do feel bit sad that Actress Ashley Eckstein, who has voiced Ahsoka for so many years, won’t get to play her in live-action. (Click here for Ms. Eckstein’s comments on these latest developments for Ahsoka.)
Speaking of Ahsoka and Star Wars: Clone Wars, I’m super-excited that the show has returned from the dead for a new run of twelve final episodes. Want to catch up on this great Star Wars animated series, but you don’t know where to begin? Here’s a list of great episodes and story-arcs to help!
In other Star Wars news, the saga has been released on 4k, and Bill Hunt from The Digital Bits has reviewed every single new 4k release. It’s a deep dive, but a great read if you’re interested in this new release.
I was sorry to read of the passing of Albert Uderzo, the co-creator of the magnificent French comic book series, Asterix! I loved the Asterix books as a kid, and it makes me so happy that my daughters are hooked on Asterix now…!
On the other end of the spectrum, this made me smile: the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation re-united on-line for Marina Sirtis’ birthday.
Let’s end with this: John Krasinski’s wonderful, homemade #SomeGoodNews show:
Stay healthy, everyone! I’ll see you back here on Monday with new reviews…!