Hiatus Watch: LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation

Thankfully, summer is not over, because there are still some new and fun things to watch. Such as the new LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation special which premiered today on Disney Plus. I loved the previous specials: LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special and LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales, both are a must watch for me. I love the specials because they're funny and lighthearted yet still feel like Star Wars. I'm really looking forward to watching this new one.


LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation (Disney+)

Starring: Omar Benson Miller, James Arnold Taylor, Eric Bauza, Allie Feder, Helen Sadler, Jake Green, Matt Sloan, Matthew Wood, Kyliegh Curran, Paul F. Tompkins, Ross Marquand, Trevor Devall, Yvette Nicole Brown, Anthony Daniels, Kelly Marie Tran, Billy Dee Williams, 'Weird Al' Yankovic, Shelby Young and more

Director: Ken Cunningham

Writer: David Shayne

Based On: characters created by George Lucas

Description:

Finn's plan to spend summer vacation with his friends Rey, Poe, Rose, Chewie, BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO goes wrong when he's separated from the group.

Trailer for LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales

There is a new Star Wars Halloween special, LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales. It will premiere Friday October 1 on Disney Plus. This looks amazing! I love spooky tales and couple that with Star Wars, how could I not want to watch this?

LEGO Star Wars Terrifying Tales        Disney+

Description:

After the events of The Rise of Skywalker, Poe and BB-8 must make an emergency landing on the volcanic planet Mustafar where they meet the greedy and conniving Graballa the Hutt who has purchased Darth Vader’s castle and is renovating it into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel. While waiting for his X-wing to be repaired, Poe, BB-8, Graballa, and Dean (a plucky and courageous young boy who works as Graballa’s mechanic) venture deep into the mysterious castle with Vader’s loyal servant, Vaneé.

Along the way, Vaneé shares three creepy stories linked to ancient artifacts and iconic villains from across all eras of Star Wars. As Vaneé spins his tales and lures our heroes deeper into the shadowy underbelly of the castle, a sinister plan emerges. With the help of Dean, Poe and BB-8 will have to face their fears, stop an ancient evil from rising, and escape to make it back to their friends.

Fashion Meets Fandom: Poe Dameron's Life Day BB-8 Sweater

Have you watched the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special? If you haven't please do. I love it, it's funny and adorable. Something else I really love is Poe Dameron's festive green BB-8 sweater. It's so cute, I had to see if I could find something that was just as cute as Poe's.

I did find something, it's not a sweater but this BB-8 ornament sweatshirt feel just as festive. And if we didn't have a pandemic, this is something I could see wearing to a Christmas or holiday party. Instead, it could be something I can wear at home while celebrating throughout the holiday.

Star Wars BB-8 Christmas Tree Ornaments Sweatshirt                       $36.90 - $38.90                     Hot Topic (hottopic.com)

- Sizes: Small to 3XL

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Short "Wrapping Up The Falcon" (Video)

I guess that's one way to use the Force, Luke did a good decorating. But it's hard to imagine Han and Chewbacca being okay with the Millennium Falcon being decorated for Life Day. Well, I guess even these two curmudgeons can enjoy the spirit of the holiday.

LEGO Star Wars The Child Short "Snowflake Snack" (Video)

To brighten everyone's day here is a LEGO Star Wars short of The Child. This is such a cute video and showing The Child's delight of the snow and Din's love for his adorable child.

Sometimes, I think about how the Disney executives had no idea The Child would become so popular and instantly loved by fans. To me the reaction from fans, felt real and truly unexpected and it became a craze all on it's own without any help from Disney's marketing. However, since then, it's been nonstop promotion and merchandising for The Child. I believe it has more merchandise than Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) himself. It's hard not to admit that The Child is a fun and interesting addition to the world of Star Wars.

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special Premieres Today!

Happy Life Day, Star Wars Fans!

The new LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special premieres today on Disney+ and I'm thankful my power came back on so I can watch it. Who else is going to watch it? Is there anything you want to happen in this special? I don't really care what happens as long as it doesn't permanently change anything from the Skywalker saga.

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special         Disney+

Starring: A.J. LoCascio, Anthony Daniels, Ben Prendergast, Dee Bradley Baker, Eric Bauza, Helen Sadler, Jake Green, James Arnold Taylor, Kelly Marie Tran, Matt Lanter, Matt Sloan, Matthew Woods, Omar Miller, Tom Kane, Trevor Devall and more

Director: Ken Cunningham

Description:

As her friends prep for a Life Day holiday celebration, Rey journeys with BB-8 on a quest to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force at a mysterious Jedi Temple. There, she embarks on a cross-timeline adventure through beloved moments in Star Wars history, coming into contact with iconic heroes and villains from all eras of the saga. But will she make it back in time for the Life Day feast?

LEGO Star Wars Holiday Short "All I Want For Life Day" (Video)

I know I said I wasn't going to post anything about Christmas until after Thanksgiving but I made an exception for this Star Wars Life Day short All I Want for Life Day. As soon as I saw it, I just had to post it. Plus, I figured we could all do with something fun to watch.

This is so cute, Anakin is trying to find Obi-Wan the perfect gift. Do you think he succeeded or only caused more trouble?

Entertainment News: Kelly Marie Tran in a New Movie, Netflix book series Bookmarks and the LEGO Star Wars game trailer

If like myself you're a big fan of animated movies, actress Kelly Marie Tran will be voicing the main character Raya in the upcoming Disney animated movie Raya and the Last Dragon. The movie, which is tentatively scheduled to be released March 21, 2021, will also feature the actress and comedian Awkwafina who will be voicing the character Sisu.

Disney+ will premiere a new "Star Wars Holiday Special"

Star Wars fans it looks like we're getting a new holiday special, The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. It will premiere November 17th on DisneyPlus and according to reports, the new special is set after Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It will follow Rey, who is leaving her friends to prepare for Life Day, as she embarks on a new adventure with BB-8 to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force.

Plush LEGO Star Wars Chewbacca

Chewbacca was so underappreciated in the Star Wars sequel trilogy but the Solo movie did a great job of showing how cool he is.

Anyway, I know Baby Yoda (or The Child) is the cutest thing at the moment but just look at this LEGO Chewbacca stuff animal. Isn't he the cutest? I don't usually buy a lot stuff or plush items but I could see buying this. I have my little collectibles shelf that I would place him on. He is just so cute.

LEGO Star Wars Chewbacca                                     $14.99                          Target (target.com)

DVD Tuesday: LEGO Aquaman, Overboard and Star Wars: Rebels Season 4

I love watching the LEGO DC Comics movies, they are so funny and so far I have yet to see one I didn't like. Which is why I can't wait to see LEGO Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis, I'm sure Aquaman (and the rest of the League) will end up doing so many ridiculous things in this movie. I hope the next LEGO movie will be Wonder Woman, I'm really surprised one hasn't been announced for her by now.

Two other DVDs I want to get are Overboard and Star Wars: Rebels season 4. I'm usually not a big fan of reboots but Overboard looks really funny. As for Star Wars: Rebels, the 4th season was the final season for this ragtag group of heroes. I might not have started out a big fan of SWR when it first aired but by the end it won me over as a fan.


LEGO Aquaman: Rage of Atlantis

Description:

In LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Aquaman - Rage of Atlantis, the King of Atlantis must make some difficult decisions to ensure the future of his ocean realm. Under attack from Atrocitus and the Red Lanterns, Aquaman realizes he must relinquish his sovereignty and go on a journey to regain his confidence before returning to his rightful throne. Along the way, Aquaman reunites with the Justice League – including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and newest member Jessica Cruz/Green Lantern – to conquer Atlantis’ latest enemy and reemerge as the ruler of the Seven Seas.

DVD Tuesday: Justice League, LEGO Flash, Ferdinand, The Shape of Water and Call Me By Your Name

Hey movie fans, there are so many movies out today and at the top of my list are Justice League and LEGO Flash which I will be definitely picking up sometime this week. I'll have to get Ferdinand, The Shape of Water and Call Me By Your Name at another time but I still want to see them.

Aside from LEGO Flash (which is direct to DVD/Blu-ray/Digital), I didn't see any of the other movies in the theatre. I never got around to seeing Justice League meanwhile Ferdinand had the disadvantage of being released in theaters the same day as Star Wars: The Last Jedi. I've heard so much about The Shape of Water and Call Me By Your Name that now I'm interested in seeing them.

Are there any movies or TV shows that you're planning on getting this week?


Justice League

Description:

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

Weekend Films: Lego Batman and John Wick: Chapter 2

Why are both of these movies out at the same time? Now I'm going to have to figure out which one to see first but how do I chose? The first John Wick movie was great and I'm hoping the sequel is too, while The Lego Batman Movie looks so funny and adorable.


The Lego Batman Movie

Release Date: February 10, 2017

Starring: Will Arnett, Rosario Dawson, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Cera, Zach Galifianakis, Jenny Slate and more

Description:

There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker's (Zach Galifianakis) hostile takeover, he may have to drop the lone vigilante thing, try to work with others and maybe, just maybe, learn to lighten up. Maybe his superhero sidekick Robin (Michael Cera), loyal butler Alfred (Ralph Fiennes) and Commissioner Barbara Gordon (Rosario Dawson) can show him a thing or two.

John Wick: Chapter 2

Release Date: February 10, 2017

Starring: Keanu Reeves, Lawrence Fishburn, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, John Leguizamo, Common and more

Description:

Legendary hitman John Wick  (Keanu Reeves) is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins' guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world's deadliest killers.

Another LEGO Batman Trailer (Trailer #4)

I can't wait to see this movie, here's the latest trailer. I had no idea Barbara Gordon was going to be in this, glad they released this clip.

Lois Lane Friday: In Praise of the Promotion of Lois Lane for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Although it's been several months since the theatre and DVD/Blu-ray release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. I thought it would be great to write about the promotion Lois Lane received for the movie.

But first I want to discuss how the character was promoted for Man of Steel. I remember when that movie was being promoted three years ago, there were numerous posters that were made. However, I found it strange that Lois Lane didn't get one poster. My feelings aside for that movie, Lois Lane was an important character in the film yet DC Comics and Warner Bros. didn't even bother to get a poster made for her. Last year, I wrote a Lois Lane Friday post where I spoke of the Lack of Official Merchandise for her, in which I also mentioned this movie.

Now when it came time to promote Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, it was a different story. I like to think that the executives over in the Warner Bros. promotion department realized their error or at least heard the complaints from fans because Lois Lane actually got a poster for the film.

But that's not all, Lois along with the other characters from the movie were each featured on a limited edition 20 ounce can of Dr. Pepper. The promotion went one step further because each of the five cans included a code that gave you access to a free chapter to a Batman v Superman prequel comic with Lois Lane being chapter two. 
 

I can't help praising how well the promotion was for Batman v Superman in regards to Lois Lane but as wonderful as all that was, I do have an issue with merchandising. There were special Batman v Superman Barbie dolls that were created with Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman each receiving one. However for some reason Lois did not get one. She also didn't get a Batman v Superman Funko, an action figure, T-shirts and other apparel and more for the movie, yet the other characters did. Surprisingly, she did get a second LEGO figure that's featured in the LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Heroes of Justice: Sky High Battle set.

I do hope as more Superman/Justice League films are rolled out, promotion for Lois will continue. If I had to rate Warner Bros. and DC Comics in regards to Lois Lane for Batman v Superman, I would give them an A for Promotion but Merchandising gets a D- with Lois only getting a Dr. Pepper can and a second LEGO figure. While the movie promotion for Lois has improved, the merchandise is still very much lacking. In the future, this issue really needs to be fixed.

Lego Batman Movie Trailer #3: Batman and Robin

The more trailers I see of this Lego Batman movie the more I can't want to see it. Here is the latest showcasing Robin. I think this version of Robin will fit in perfectly with this movie because he's just as loony as the rest of the characters.  

Yes, I can't wait to see this.

The LEGO Batman Movie Poster and Trailers (#1 and #2)

I had been meaning to post the LEGO Batman Movie trailers for a while but by then they were being posted everywhere. But now that the poster was released at the San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), I thought it would be great to post all three now.

I love this poster, it's quirky and zany just like I'm sure the movie will be. Can't wait to see it. Anyone else excited about seeing this movie?

Trailer #1

Trailer #2

DVD Tuesday: LEGO Justice League: Gotham City Breakout

I love these LEGO Justice League and Scooby-Doo movies, I have yet to find one I didn't like. And Gotham City Breakout looks like it's going to another fun one to watch. So, for Batman, why is the worst thing to ever happen to him, is to take a vacation? Only he would think taking a little time off is bad. Well, I guess in this case it probably is.

I'm going to make sure I pick this up later today when I go out to the store. 

LEGO Justice League: Gotham City Breakout

Description:

Batman faces his greatest challenge yet: VACATION! The caped crusader reluctantly agrees to let Batgirl and Nightwing take him on a long overdue vacation from crimefighting, while Superman and the Justice League watch over Gotham City. Neither operation goes as planned when Batman's vacation is cut short by dangers from his past and invaders from the center of the earth, and Superman and the other Leaguers quickly realize just how much Batman usually has his hands full with the villains of Gotham.

DVD Tuesday: LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood and Deadpool

I love the LEGO movies and Scooby-Doo! so it's easy to see why I want to get LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood. Now as for Deadpool, he's not one of my favorite characters but I am curious to see how the movie is. Since Ryan Reynolds tends to play the same character in most of his movies, I figured he finally found a role that lines up perfectly for him.

LEGO Scooby-Doo! Haunted Hollywood

Description:

The gang tries to rescue an old movie studio that is threatened by developers and haunted by movie monsters.

Deadpool

Description:

Wade Wilson is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

DVD Tuesday: Creed and LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash

Two new movies out today are: Creed and LEGO Justice League: Cosmic Clash. I didn't see Creed when the movie was in the theater. But I heard it was really good and that Michael B. Jordan did an amazing job with this role.

Now for LEGO Justice League, I absolutely love the LEGO Batman and Justice League movies. And even though the movies are very funny they still have a good story.

Creed

Description:

Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan), son of deceased world heavyweight champion Apollo Creed, has boxing in his blood. Looking to win his own title, Adonis heads to Philadelphia and convinces his father's rival-turned-friend, Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), to train him – even as Rocky battles his own deadly opponent outside the ring. Now Adonis has a shot, but first he must develop the heart of a true fighter in this new chapter of the Rocky story from critically acclaimed director Ryan Coogler.

LEGO DC Comics Super Heroes: Justice League: Cosmic Clash

Description:

Can the Justice League prevail against an unstoppable intergalactic machine with the power to bend time itself!? Until now, the Justice League has triumphed over every foe who has challenged them. This time, they face Brainiac, a super-intelligent invulnerable machine whose mad quest endangers all life in the galaxy. When Brainiac zaps Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to different places in time, the race is on for Batman and The Flash to re-assemble the Justice League!