Star Wars Young Jedi Adventures to premiere on Disney+, Disney Junior

Disney is hoping to bring new eyes to the Star Wars universe by getting potential fans started early. They’ve just announced the release date for their new animated series, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. It’s coming to Disney+ and Disney Junior on May 4.

The series begins in the High Republic era as Jedi younglings train in the ways of the Force. Two new images provide a look into the show’s characters. The first is Master Yoda with Jedi younglings Kai, Lys, and Nubs, and their friends Nash and RJ-83 on planet Tenoo.

In the second Lys, Kai, and Nubs are shown during a training sequence.

“Star Wars transcends generations; fans of all ages deeply connect with its imaginative worlds, mythic stories, and unique characters,” said James Waugh, executive producer of the series, via press release. Lucasfilm developed the series with Disney.

“When developing Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, the first Star Wars series created for pre-schoolers, the creative team never stopped thinking about how this show may be a ‘youngling’s’ first step into a larger world and their first time experiencing the limitless potential of the Star Wars galaxy.”

He added, “The show’s characters, tone, and the life lessons woven throughout each episode were written just for them, and our talented team was committed to honouring the cinematic legacy while staying true to the expectations of parents for the youngest of audiences.”

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures will premiere on Disney+ and Disney Junior on May 4.

Marvel’s Fantastic Four reboot with surprise characters

The Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has begun with the release of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Details surrounding the Marvel Studios Fantastic Four’s reboot have largely been a mystery thus far, outside of WandaVision’s Matt Shakman helming the project.

With casting reportedly underway, and Sue Storm/Invisible Woman being seen as the focus for building out the team, there’s definitely a lot of questions about what the eventual dynamic could be.

Recently, Jeff Sneider indicated that Sue and Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic will be parents in the Fantastic Four reboot, seemingly hinting at Franklin and/or Valeria Richards appearing in the film. Plot details, as well as any confirmed cast members, have not been revealed for the new Fantastic Four, which will be helmed by Matt Shakman.

Published in Dawn, Young World, February 25th, 2023