Darth Vader’s original lightsaber is getting auctioned, Andor gets nominated for the Emmys, Comic Con is around the corner and everything else that happened in the week of July 12 – July 18, 2025.
Andor gets 14 Emmy nominations
Season 2 of Andor continues to be a topic of interest. This time, due to its 14 nominations for the 2025 Emmy Awards.
Star Wars series rarely get acknowledged in these types of award events, so it’s really nice to see that the work and passion put into the show are being recognized.
However, one very “odd” thing is that not a single member of the main cast was nominated for individual performances. Diego Luna, Denise Gough, Stellan Skarsgard, Adria Arjona, Elizabeth Dulau, or Adria Arjona. Only Forest Whitaker was nominated for the Outstanding Guest Actor category.
Many people, including Alan Tudyk, have expressed their opinions about this with the hashtag #DiegoLunawasrobbed.
There are many theories on the internet, but in the end, being nominated or not for a popularity contest doesn’t make the series any less good.
This is the full list of nominations:
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
- Outstanding Cinematography For A Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
- Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing For A Drama Series
- Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Original Music And Lyrics
- Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
- Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance
- Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Season Or A Movie
- Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series
Darth Vader’s lightsaber is up for auction
The original lightsaber used by Dave Prowse and Bob Anderson (stunt double) during the filming of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi is going to the Propstore for an auction that’s taking place on L.A. this September.
We are still a few months away from the auction, but it is estimated that the lightsaber is going to sell between one and three million dollars.
This is probably one of the coolest items any Star Wars collector but with such a price tag, it’s probably going to end up in a museum or at Rancho Obi-Wan.
Prepare for some good Star Wars stuff at San Diego Comic-Con
We are one week away from Comic Con, and this year in particular is already setting up high expectations with the presence of George Lucas.
Additionally, we will have Brian Merten from Lucasfilm to give us a new look at some unique items as part of the High End Star Wars Collectibles Panel on Friday, July 25th, 11 am PDT on Room 7AB.
Exclusive items are a core experience for collectors who attend SDCC. This year we will have exclusives from Denuo Novo, Hasbro, Jazwares, Displate, Hallmark, Iron Studios, and more. Here are some of the items you can expect to find:
Legends: The Rebellion Omnibus Vol 3.
This Legends book is a compilation of stories that are set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. You can expect to see heroes like Han Solo, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and even Yoda.
Though it also includes stories about villains like Darth Vader, Jabba the Hutt, and Prince Xizor. Release date: July 15, 2025.
Star Wars (2025) #3
Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, and Beilert Valance join efforts to find an old friend. A mysterious character from the past reappears using a new Cloud Car model.
Release date: July 16, 2025.
The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) #20
The High Republic Adventures come to an end. With the Battle of Eriadu over, the young heroes must figure out what’s next for them.
Release date: July 16, 2025.
The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents #5 (of 5)
Clone Force 99 survived their previous encounter with Aurra Sing. But she isn’t known for leaving a job incomplete. Aurra Sing’s next target is someone of huge importance. If the Bad Batch fails to protect this person, the war could be lost.
Release date: July 16, 2025.
