Articles by: George Marston

George Marston is Newsarama's resident Marvel Comics expert and general comic book historian since 2011. George has also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. (They/Them)

Articles by: George Marston

Official: Taika Waititi to co-write and direct 'Star Wars' film

By George Marston published 4 May 20

"Thor: Love and Thunder" writer/director Taika Waititi has signed on to write and direct a "Star Wars" film.

'Star Wars: The Mandalorian' season 3 in the works — Report

By George Marston published 26 April 20

Pre-production has begun on the third season of Disney+'s "Star Wars: The Mandalorian."

LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge from "Star Trek: Nemesis."

LeVar Burton in talks for return to 'Star Trek: Picard'

By George Marston published 21 April 20

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor LeVar Burton is in talks to reprise his role as Geordi La Forge for season two of "Star Trek: Picard," reports suggest.

Daisy Ridley blames 'social media' for poor 'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' reception

By George Marston published 17 April 20

"Star Wars" actor Daisy Ridley has some thoughts on why "The Rise of Skywalker" didn't land with critics and fans.

Stargirl meets the Justice Society of America in DC Universe's new show.

New 'Stargirl' Clip takes you inside the Justice Society of America HQ

By George Marston published 14 April 20

The Justice Society assembles.

Ahsoka Tano, one-time padawan to Anakin Skywalker before he fell to the Dark Side, will return in live-action form in "The Mandalorian" season two on Disney Plus.

'The Mandalorian' casts Rosario Dawson as live-action Ahsoka Tano: Report

By George Marston published 23 March 20

Rosario Dawson has been cast as a live-action version of longrunning "Star Wars" animated character Ahsoka Tano for season two of "The Mandalorian" on the streaming service Disney Plus.

William Shatner as Captain James Tiberius Kirk from "Star Trek: The Original Series."

William Shatner says Captain Kirk's story is 'Played Out' in 'Star Trek' lore

By George Marston published 8 March 20

Star Trek actor William Shatner says his character Captain Kirk's story is "played out," and that he has no interest in resuming the role.

Get royal and rowdy with SyFy's 'Vagrant Queen' trailer

By George Marston published 1 March 20

Vault Comic's Vagrant Queen comes to TV.

Luke Skywalker gets a new yellow lightsaber this May

By George Marston published 23 February 20

After he lost his father's lightsaber and before he built his own, Luke Skywalker had a different Jedi weapon.

'Star Wars: Obi-Wan' show on Disney Plus on hold — Report

By George Marston published 4 February 20

Star Wars: Obi-Wan has reportedly been put on hold for re-writes.

A still from test footage for "Star Wars: Underworld," a scrapped TV project by George Lucas and Lucasfilm.

'Star Wars: Underworld' test footage reveals what George Lucas' TV show could have looked like

By George Marston published 3 February 20

Purported test footage from George Lucas' scrapped "Star Wars" TV show has surfaced online courtesy of Stargate Studios, who created some of the special effects for the clip.

Taika Waititi in talks to direct 'Star Wars' film — report

By George Marston last updated 26 January 20

Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi may get his chance to direct a Star Wars film soon.

'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' Writer Explains How 2 Previous Films Inform Rey's True Identity

By George Marston published 19 December 19

Rey's "Rise of Skywalker" story will explain her true origin.

Oscar Isaac Ships Poe & Finn from 'Star Wars' But Says 'People Are Too Afraid'

By George Marston published 11 December 19

But J.J. Abrams hints at LGBTQ representation in the film.

Are You Jedi Enough to Win Disney Plus' New 'Star Wars' Game Show?

By George Marston published 9 December 19

Hosted by Jar Jar Binks.

Some Sequences in 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' May Induce Seizures, Disney Warns

By George Marston published 9 December 19

Folks with photosensitive epilepsy are warned to be careful when watching Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Why Baby Yoda Won't Be Coming Home for Christmas

By George Marston published 6 December 19

The Mandalorian director Jon Favreau addresses the lack of Baby Yoda toys for the holidays.

'Legion's' Noah Hawley in Talks to Helm 'Star Trek 4' — Report

By George Marston published 21 November 19

With Chris Pine and the rest of the cast returning.

Ming-Na Wen's Star Wars: The Mandalorian Character Revealed

By George Marston published 5 November 19

The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D actor plays sharpshooter Fennec Shand.

Josie and the Pussycats are heading into outer space in a new digital-first series.

Josie and the Pussycats are Heading to Outer Space

By George Marston published 18 October 19

Josie and the Pussycats are heading into outer space in a new digital-first series debuting on comiXology, as announced via ScreenRant.

Marvel's "Star Wars" comic book series will relaunch in January 2020 with all new adventures.

'Star Wars' Relaunches with New Marvel Ongoing Comic Series

By George Marston published 11 October 19

From former Swamp Thing creators Soule and Saiz.

A new Guardians of the Galaxy comic book series is coming in 2020.

'Guardians of the Galaxy' Relaunches in Comics in 2020

By George Marston published 5 October 19

Al Ewing and Juann Cabal will launch a new "Guardians of the Galaxy" ongoing comic book series in January 2020.

Brandon Routh Shows Off Kingdom Come Superman Look for 'Crisis on Infinite Earths'

By George Marston published 29 September 19

Look! Up in the sky...

nova, beta ray bill, silver surfer and more spin out of Annihilation: Scourge event

Nova, Beta Ray Bill, Silver Surfer and More Spin Out of Marvel's Cosmic 'Annihilation: Scourge' Event This December

By George Marston published 21 September 19

Marvel Comics reveals its December 2019 Annihilation: Scourge solicitations.

Ewan McGregor as Jedi knight Obi-Wan Kenobi in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy. He will return to the character in a new Disney+ TV series.

Official: Ewan McGregor Returns as Obi-Wan Kenobi for Disney+ 'Star Wars' Show

By George Marston published 24 August 19

Ewan McGregor will reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi for "Kenobi: A Star Wars Story," a Disney+ TV series.

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