#celebration 2023

[unexpectedreylo]

Guess Who’s Back, Back Again

Reylo’s back, tell a friend?

Well, I don’t know about that but the announced return of what will be Jedi Master Rey sure fanned the flickering flames of hope that if she is back, then so will be the much-missed Ben Solo.

While it had been rumored for some time that a new SW film was in production for release in 2025 and that it took place after TROS, I was genuinely shocked that it was 1) about rebuilding a new Jedi Order and 2) they brought back Daisy Ridley this soon.  It took 34 years to bring back the OT crew and 16 years to bring back Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their PT roles.  I was thinking it would be at least 2029 before any ST people returned.  However, Daisy and Kathleen Kennedy have remained in touch and there was the mysterious random visit to Lucasfilm last year while she was in the “neighborhood.”  Personally, I’d thought it had something to do with possibly bringing Rey in at the end of The Mandalorian’s run.  *Shrug.*  What do I know?

I do not necessarily think at this point that Rey will be the main character of the film but I think she will definitely have a significant role.  Rey--and Daisy for that matter--will be in her 30s and still capable of a lot the physicality required for action sequences.  I also think there’s an excellent chance Finn will return.  They just have to convince John Boyega they have something worthwhile for him to do.  Given that TROS set him on that road, it would be weird if he wasn’t around if the Jedi are the focus.  Other ST characters could pop in here and there as well.  Could you imagine not having BB-8?  Come on.

There have been many SW projects announced and canceled but this one is different.  While past projects were pretty vague, this one and the Dave Filoni Mandalorian film seem to be on much firmer ground.  The New Jedi Order script is going through revision after Lucasfilm dumped Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt-Gibson, but the current director still has her job.  I’m certain Bob Iger laid down the law to get more films out.  When you trot out your star like that, it’s too late to turn back.  This is going to get made hell or high water.

But of course what Reylo Nation cares about is, will this be the opportunity for Bensurrection?  That depends on many factors, one of which is being able to snag a very busy Adam Driver.  The most significant question for me isn’t so much whether Ben will appear in the film, it’s whether Lucasfilm has recognized it made a mistake killing off Ben and leaving its heroine without her best foil.  That  I don’t know.  

[star-wars-trash]

I have so many thoughts but I can't focus on any of them because a man like DAVE FILONI absolutely does not drop a term like "heir to the empire" lightly

[banjolandsblog]

Ahsoka | Teaser Trailer | Disney+

[roseredsnow]

One thing that's really hit since Celebration is the High Republic phrase "We are all the Republic", because before yeah we've used it in posts it's been a fun thing.

But we had over 30 cosplayers at the meet on Saturday and the authors were with us, there's an edit someone made of our massive group picture with "We are all the Republic" written above and everytime I see it I want to cry.

Cavan Scott and the other authors talking about the meet and how surprised they were finishing off posts with "We are all the Republic"

Justina Ireland talking about how Vernestra is more than just hers now she's the fandoms and including "We are all the Republic".

A load of us went to whetherspoons after con was over and its probably the most community I've felt in a fandom in a long time (not gonna think too deeply about that cause the last one added so much trauma) and that one phrase perfectly exemplifies that.

I love Star Wars because you’ll see people posting quotes for May 4th and one will be like  “There’s always a bigger fish” and another will be like “Tyranny requires constant effort. Authority is brittle. It breaks, it leaks. Oppression is the mask of fear.”

[twilight-zoned-out]

Some things about Allan:

He’s the only one who reacts to the narrator

He’s the only doll (besides the Weird House) who isn’t swayed in some way by Ken’s takeover

He also declares himself as “Ken's buddy" (making canon his official box description) which makes his inability to be swayed more interesting

He has bendable legs (probably the only reason he tries to jump the fence instead of going around like everyone else)

He easily decked a half-dozen construction Kens and could probably singlehandedly win the Ken fight

He seems to know more about the real world than most Barbies

He knows what NSYNC is 

He knows about other Allan copies living in the real world (I’m trying to figure out if he made this up to convince the humans he can live in the real world, but even if he did, how does he know what NSYNC is???)

There are no other Allan models

[batbabydamian]

older Damian and Maya!! Damian's ranting about art school's allocation of funds and resources lol

Maya is from critically acclaimed comic Robin: Son of Batman (2015) :)

[freesia-writes]

Facebook user Kai Steele posted this in the SWC group; the Maul in the background was apparently an unexpected surprise. 😂😂😅

[choochooboss]

Someone's looking well dressed tonight! What could they be up to at this late hour..? Who knows if they're after your precious life source... or perhaps to kindly escort you safely to your destination.

[itspkuwu]

everybody over here talking about zack and cody’s stupid table, but nobody remembers mike’s birthday smh

[blessyouhawkeye]

she's my hero. pinkpantheress is doing so much for hag kpop stan representation

[heymacy]

IAN GALLAGHER + his journey with bipolar disorder

╰┈➤ “At times, being bipolar can be an all-consuming challenge, requiring a lot of stamina and even more courage, so if you’re living with this illness and functioning at all, it’s something to be proud of, not ashamed of." - Carrie Fisher

[idontbelieveyou-butthenagain-idc]

2023 Met Gala Attendees who weren't Basic Bitches

Brian Tyree Henry, Dua Lipa, Michaela Coel, Jared Leto, Anok Yai, Jenna Ortega, Lil Nas X, Alton Mason, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Janelle Monae, Doja Cat, Teyana Taylor, Sora Choi, Lady Gaga, Conan Gray, Cardi B, Yung Miami, Harvey Guillen.

[yunwooz]

― kim hongjoong, 1998 NOVEMBER 07    ❝ one day, when you don’t pay attention to ateez as much as before, i hope you will hear my name and remember you were happy and loved by me ❞ dearest captain, i hope that in all the days to come you are happy and know that you are loved by us ♡ ―

[hayden-christensen]

‘For me, it is the same character...emotionally it is just a continuation of Anakin.’

HAYDEN CHRISTENSEN  A Look Back at ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 | April 9, 2023

[maybe-boys-do-love]

We all need to be mentally preparing for the inevitable Our Skyy 3: Marriage edition next year

[folkloresreputation]

DETAILS Taylor Swift at the 2023 VMAs After Party