Star Wars fans say final farewell to R2D2 actor Kenny Baker at his funeral service after he lost long …

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Star Wars fans, family, friends and celebrities bid their final farewell to R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker earlier this afternoon. Darth Vader actor David Prowse …

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This Is What The Title Of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Means, According To Gareth Edwards

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Upon the first announcement of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, before any real details about the film’s plot were available, a number of possibilities …

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‘The Prequels Strike Back: A Fan’s Journey’ Trailer: Maybe The Star Wars Prequels Aren’t Bad?

Written by  on August 24, 2016

You’d be hard-pressed to find a longtime Star Wars fan who has a lot of nice things to say about the prequels that George Lucas returned to direct in …

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Star Wars Story Group Executive Talks Connecting a Universe

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Four years later, with Star Wars: The Force Awakens setting a domestic box office record with $936.6 million and $2.06 billion worldwide, the franchise …

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Terminally Ill Star Wars Fan Manages To See Rogue One Before Dying

Written by  on August 24, 2016

The campaign to somehow allow terminally ill Star Wars fan Neil Hanvey to see Gareth Edwards’ Rogue One: A Star Wars Story succeeded, and just …

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Star Wars Land: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

Written by  on August 24, 2016

As anyone who has been to any of the Disney parks recently can tell you, the company has Star Wars everywhere. Even at Magic Kingdom at Walt …

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‘Star Wars Battlefront’ Death Star DLC Devs Talk Ships, Costumes And Chewbacca’s Hero Ability

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Star Wars Battlefront” Death Star DLC ship, costume and hero details have arrived thanks to the latest issue of Star Wars Insider, as transcribed by …

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Terminally Ill Star Wars Fan Gets His Wish to See Rogue One Early

Written by  on August 24, 2016

A terminally ill Star Wars fan has been granted his wish of seeing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story early, after a devoted social media campaign carried …

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Stars attend Star Wars actor Kenny Baker’s funeral

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Hollywood director George Lucas’ company George Lucas film and Disney also sent flowers with the message: ”You brought so much joy to the Star …

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Star Wars legend Kenny Baker’s family and friends pay respects in touching funeral service for R2 …

Written by  on August 24, 2016

… film company and Disney sent flowers for the late star, who was 3ft 8in. They carried the message: “You brought so much joy to the Star Wars family.”.

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Terminally ill ‘Star Wars’ fan granted wish to see ‘Rogue One’ early

Written by  on August 24, 2016

After Neil Hanvey, 36, was told he had months to live in April, his family started a campaign to give him a chance to see the new Star Wars film ahead …

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Rogue One director explains the thinking behind the Star Wars spinoff’s mysterious title

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Amongst all the excitement online buzz about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, we haven’t actually seen anyone ask what the ‘Rogue One’ part of the …

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Terminally Ill Star Wars Fan Got To See Rogue One Early

Written by  on August 24, 2016

We previously reported on a new campaign called #RogueOneWish, which sought to allow Star Wars fan Neil Hanvey to view the upcoming Rogue …

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Gareth Edwards: Rogue One Is the ‘Rogue’ One

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, known colloquially as Star Wars: Rogue One or simply The Spinoff With Felicity Jones, is hitting theaters this December …

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EastEnders and Star Wars actor Michael Leader dies

Written by  on August 24, 2016

He is also known for playing a Stormtrooper in Star Wars who famously hit his head while marching through a doorway. The star, who was most rcently …

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‘Star Wars,’ ‘Talespin’ mash up is what your nostalgic heart has been hoping for

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Even though the series didn’t last, its catchy theme song embedded itself in our minds — and it happens to mash up quite nicely with Star Wars …

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‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ Death Star DLC Release Date, News & Update: Things To Know Before …

Written by  on August 24, 2016

LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 15: EA DICE introduces ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ during the Sony E3 press conference at the L.A. Memorial Sports Arena on …

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POTD: We Wish These ‘Star Wars’ Vinyl Mash-Ups Were Real Albums

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Presumably, there’s a whole galaxy that is chock full of eclectic music in the Star Wars universe. However, fans have only heard a very limited amount …

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Star Wars: Rogue One – Gareth Edwards explains title

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Director Gareth Edwards has been talking about the meaning of Star Wars: Rogue One’s title. Long-time series fans will know it’s a call sign derived …

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Star Wars: Rogue One director explains what the film’s title really means

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is the first anthology film in the main franchise from Lucasfilm, and as such, is the first to not have the term “episode” …

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Terminally-ill Star Wars fan got to see the new Rogue One film – two days before he died

Written by  on August 24, 2016

A terminally-ill Star Wars fan died just two days after he was granted his wish to see Rogue One early. The creators of the film gave Neil Hanvey, from …

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards explains title

Written by  on August 24, 2016

Considering we’re only a few months away until Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is released in cinemas, Lucasfilm have been offering up closer looks at …

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The Director Of ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ Explains The Title. Sort Of

Written by  on August 24, 2016

One thing we’ve never had a definitive answer to while pouring over Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailers and Easter eggs is what, exactly, “Rogue …

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Gareth Edwards Reveals Meaning Of Star Wars Rogue One Title

Written by  on August 24, 2016

‘Rogue One’ director Gareth Edwards has revealed the ‘multiple meanings’ behind the title of the first ‘Star Wars‘ spin-off’ movie. Speaking to Empire …

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The real reason why Star Wars: Rogue One is called Rogue One

Written by  on August 24, 2016

We’ve only got 113 days until Rogue One: a Star Wars Story hits cinemas (keep count with this handy timer), but we don’t have to wait any longer to …

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