Star Wars Bits: War Of The Bounty Hunters, The Mandalorian, Rangers Of The New Republic, The Bad Batch, And More!

In this edition of Star Wars Bits:

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters #1 Preview

InStarWars.com’s exclusive preview of Marvel’sStar Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters#1, the notorious bounty hunter Bob Fett has lost the carbonite-encased smuggler turned Rebellion hero, Han Solo. While Fett seeks the return of his bounty, the Mandalorian hunter has become a valuable prize himself.

Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters#1, from writerCharles Souleand artistLuke Ross, with a cover bySteve McNiven, arrives June 2 and isavailable for pre-order now on Comixology. Check out the exclusive previewhere.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Funko Pop! Bobbleheads

NewThe Mandalorianseason 2 Funko POP! collectibles are available for pre-order fromAmazonorWalmart. There’s unmasked Din Djarin holding Grogu, Ahsoka Tano wielding two lightsabers, Boba Fett, Bo-Katan, and a Death Trooper. You can learn all about the new wave of Funko collectibles atStarWars.com, including an interview withReis O’Brien, Funko’s art director.

Star Wars: Rangers of the New Republic No Longer In Development

According toVariety, Lucasfilm’sRangers of the New Republicseries is no longer in active development at the studio. It’s unclear if the series has been put on indefinite hold or if it will return to the slate sometime in the future.

Rangers of the New Republicwas announced at Disney Investor Day 2020 by Lucasfilm presidentKathleen Kennedy. The show was set to be produced byDave FiloniandJon Favreauand take place in the same time period asThe Mandalorianand the upcomingAhsokaseries. Kennedy said the shows would crossover and culminate in a “climatic story event.”

Currently, we can look forward toThe Book of Boba Fettin December, followed by season 3 ofThe Mandalorian, the special event seriesObi-Wan Kenobi, andStar Wars: Andor. It’s speculated the next shows to move into production will beStar Wars: AhsokaandStar Wars: The Acolyte. There’s also the anime-inspiredStar Wars: Visions, which could debut after the first season ofThe Bad Batchends in August, but beforeThe Book of Boba Fett.

Star Wars Podcast Round-Up

In addition to their “Indy Year” series, a year-long monthly tribute to the 40th anniversary ofIndiana Jones, theBlast Points Podcasthas a new episode all about 2004 DVD commentary that featuredGeorge Lucas,Carrie Fisher,Ben Burtt, andDennis Muren:

In honor of the 44th anniversary of the original George Lucas masterpiece,Star Wars, this week we are talking all about the fascinating 2004 DVD commentary that featured Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt & Dennis Muren! Lucas talks about influences and parsecs, we’re missing Carrie, and Ben Burtt is just being Ben Burtt. Along the way are minds are blown thinking about Luke and Leia (that’s right) and we wonder how it all could have been likeLeonard Part 6. Plus, of course, Beru is brought up. It’s an informative and “romantic” episode you won’t want to miss!Listen here.

Talking Bay 94has an interview with puppeteer and sculptorMichael McCormick, as well as ILM’sJames Clyne:

James Clyne is a design supervisor and visual effects art director at Industrial Light & Magic, who has worked on the Sequel Trilogy andSolo: A Star Wars Story, as well as other incredible movies. Highlights of his career include working with Steven Spielberg onMinority Reportand designing forJ.J. Abramson his first twoStar Trekfilms.Listen here.

Talking Bay 94 also has a fantastic interview withAmy Ratcliffe, author of the recentThe Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Skytalkershas an excellent episode on last week’s episode ofThe Bad Batch:

Pink Milkis aStar Warspodcast where hosts (and husbands)BryanandTomtalkStar Wars, queerly:

The Resistance Broadcastis the officialStar Warspodcast ofStarWarsNewsNet.com. Check out one of their latest episodes celebrating #MakeSolo2Happen Day:

Here is the audio feed of ourlive showon #MakeSolo2Happen Day where we celebrate a fun day celebrating our love forSolowith fans across the globe, as the movement went viral on social media once again. Join us as we celebrate the day and we even had a surprise live chat pop in by a VERY tall surprise guest!Listen here.

OnScavenger’s Hoard,RachaelandKirstydiscuss prequel-era online fandom during the release ofStar Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, as well as their thoughts on the most recent episode ofThe Bad Batch:

Scavenger’s Hoard is aStar Warspodcast offering insight into the latestStar Warsnews as well as in-depth analysis and commentary, with a particular focus on the sequel trilogy.

Sistas with Sabersis a podcast made for and by Black female fans ofStar Wars. It’s a safe space for Black female fans to connect, support each other and share their experience with the world. Listen to their latest episodehere.

Hosted byGerry CableandScotty Jayro,The Bombadcastis all about positivity in theStar Warsfandom and creating a connected community. Check out their latest episode, a discussion on Star Wars Legends,here.

Podcast of the WhillstreatsStar Warslike a sacred text. On the latest episode, the host is joined byTimothy Drennan,co-host of theAs Father and Sonpodcast. They talk about Timothy growing up with aStar Warsdad, his journey into fandom, and what it’s like hosting a show with his father.Listen here. you’re able to also watch the episode onYouTube.

OnThe Imperial Senate Podcast, the hosts interviewJustin Boots Grayabout his podcastTrench Run Report.Listen here.

OnBespin’s Other Bits (BOB The Podcast),Star WarsscooperBespin Bulletindiscusses whatever he feels like with co-hostIsaac Pevy. Topics includeStar Wars, video games, and pop culture in general:

Join Bespin, Nick and Isaac as they chat aboutThe Bad Batch, do some Obi-Wan in the library type of research into accents inStar Wars, AT&T selling Warner Bros, Amazon possibly purchasing MGM, Emily Blunt not wanting to play Sue Storm, the newBatmananimated series, Starfield and the wildest rumour surrounding it and of course the review ofFast Five! We hungry!Listen here.

Star Wars YouTube Round-Up

In this installment of theStar Wars: The High RepublicShow, we have the first details of a newHigh Republiccomic from Marvel, along with more reveals! Plus, hostKrystina Ariellegoes inside the making ofHigh Republiccomics with Lucasfilm’sRob Simpson, writer Cavan Scott, and artistArio Anindito.

Have you checked outSilver’sStar Wars Thriftingchannel? A true scavenger girl, Silver visits flea markets and thrift stores in search ofStar Warstreasures.

The Imperial Senate Podcast discusses the latest episode ofThe Bad Batchwith special guestTori Fox.

OnThe Resistance Broadcast,John,James, andLaceydiscuss Dave Filoni’s promotion,The Book of Boba Fett,Rangers of the New Republic, and more!

OnHolochronicles,AndyandJoshdiscuss collector’s insurance and if you should insure yourStar Warscollection.

Over atKessel Run Transmissions,Noah,Corey, andClairediscuss J.J. Abrams' recent comments about the Sequel Trilogy and how Disney Chief Executive OfficerBob Chapekmay or may not have accidentally revealed a newSoloDisney+ series!

On Around the Galaxy,hostPete Feltzerinterviews voice artist Kevin Cabral, known for hisspot-on impressionsofStar Warscharacters like Han Solo, Kylo Ren, Lando Calrissian, and Anakin Skywalker.

Over atOrdinary Adventures,PeterandKitracheck out the new merchandise available atStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edgeat Disneyland! The Black Spire Outpost Market has a new shipment of creatures at the Creature Stall, new dolls at the Toydarian Toymaker, and even a Boba Fett Jet Pack at Black Spire Outfitters. And, over at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, you can find the legendary Darksaber!

Star Wars Explainedhas a new video on everything Darth Vader discovered during his time on Exegol, as seen in the recentDarth Vadercomics.

Star Wars Explainedalso has a great video about the second wave ofStar Wars: The High Republicpublications, includingThe Rising Storm,Race to Crashpoint Tower, andOut of the Shadows.

OnThis Week! in Star Wars, Han Solo joinsStar Wars Pinball VRwith a Classic Trilogy era table, we get hyped for the return of Fennec Shand inStar Wars: The Bad Batch, and take a look at an exclusive cover of Cavan Scott’s upcomingStar Wars: The High RepublicnovelThe Rising Storm.

OnStar Wars Xtra: Weekly Edition,Star Warsauthor and documentarianDavid Whiteleydiscusses all the latest news from that galaxy far, far away.

And that’s it for this edition of Star Wars Bits! If you have something cool from theStar Warsuniverse that should be included in this column,reach out on Twitter!