FAUX Real: Check Out Donald Glover’s Coat in New ‘Star Wars’ Trailer
There are a million and one reasons to anticipate the upcoming film Solo: A Star Wars Story, but the casting of Donald Glover as a young Lando Calrissian is probably at the top of that list. As if we couldn’t swoon over the comedic/rapping/acting/writing/soul-singing genius any more than we already do, …
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A Toy Design Actually Forced a Change to Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars and toys have gone hand in hand ever since the franchise kicked off four decades ago. … So yes, in order to ensure that the toy remained movie accurate—which, next to canonicity, might as well be the most important factor in any piece of Star Wars tech ever created—the team had to go back …
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Did Jon Favreau Just Reveal His ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Role?
The mystery surrounding Jon Favreau’s otherworldly role in Solo: A Star Wars Story is one step closer to being solved. Earlier this week, Favreau (director of Iron Man and The Jungle Book) raised eyebrows by posting a picture with Star Wars producer Lawrence Kasdan and Solo director Ron Howard.
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Jon Favreau will voice this many-armed alien in Solo: A Star Wars Story
The director of Iron Man and Swingers will voice the multi-armed alien seen in the trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Little else is know about this creature, which looks a little bit like Maz Kanata, but is an entirely different character and species. (She didn’t have four arms.) On Thursday, director Ron …
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Cinderella Subs in for Grand Moff Tarkin in This STAR WARS/Disney Princess Cross-over
Darth Vader might be the greatest villain from the galaxy far, far away, but remember: it was the man holding his leash who commanded the Death Star and destroyed the peaceful planet of Alderaan—we’re referring, of course, to Grand Moff Tarkin. And while it might seem impossible anyone could have …
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Here’s how a galaxy of new books will connect to Solo: A Star Wars Story
This is a Star Wars remake. It’s based on a five-issue Chewbacca comic book series from 2015, by Gerry Duggan, with art by Phil Noto, in which the Wookiee teams up with a new young friend. “We’ve taken that story and adjusted it so it’s appropriate for 6-, 7-, 8-year-olds, rather than the 13-plus …
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Rebel Grrrl
Book recommendations and should you watch the film or read the book first? Lucasfilm hires yet more white men. How we feel about the lack of diversity in Star Wars film creators and what as fans we can do to manage our expectations. Han Solo trailers! Our first impressions of the characters, costumes, …
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Star Wars: Justin Theroux reveals the truth about Maz Kanata and the Master Codebreaker’s …
Fortunately, we’ve had a little update on Maz’s personal life courtesy of Justin Theroux, who has confirmed that his Star Wars character and Maz totally got together. Speaking to Yahoo Movies, Justin was pleased to “definitely” confirm that Maz was right about her close relationship with the Master …
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Apparently, Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s Maz Kanata Did Have A Fling
Maz Kanata had only the briefest cameo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, but the scene was an important one, which also gave us a bit of possible insight into the personal life of the character. When Maz sends Finn and Rose off to Canto Bight in search of the “Master Codebreaker” one gets the impression …
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Black Panther’s Martin Freeman reveals he’s previously had talks about joining Star Wars
On the promo trail for the latest MCU blockbuster, Freeman was sat with co-star Andy Serkis: one of the very few actors to have starring roles in the Tolkien, Marvel and Star Wars hat-trick (Richard Armitage being another, fact fans) – so it wasn’t long before someone asked when Freeman would do the …
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A Star Wars toy forced Rian Johnson to change The Last Jedi
However, it’s now emerged that the toys might have had an even more significant influence on latest Star Wars movie The Last Jedi. Below, the VFX team behind the movie explain how a design error in one of the toys forced the filmmakers to change the movie to match the toy, rather than the other way …
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Star Wars: Jedi Challenges – play this great game at PC Gamer Weekender 2018
Ever wanted to have a lightsaber duel with Darth Maul or Darth Vader? Now is your chance with the Star Wars: Jedi Challenges AR kit that puts some of the biggest villains from the Star Wars universe in your living room ready for a fight. If you attend the PC Gamer Weekender on February 17 or 18, you’ll …
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Martin Freeman Is Interested In Joining Star Wars
Martin Freeman says he’s definitely interested in appearing in a Star Wars movie, if he was given the opportunity of course. In the U.K., Freeman was initially known for playing Tim Canterbury on the original version of The Office, but it wasn’t until he played Dr. John Watson in BBC’s Sherlock TV series …
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Hasbro’s New STAR WARS Interactive Chewbacca is Super-Cute
Last year at Toy Fair, Hasbro caught the attention of attendees with an entire wall of dancing Baby Groots. This year’s version of that is a bit more of a narrative stretch but no less adorable: it’s a 16-inch tall Ultimate Co-Pilot Chewie from Solo: A Star Wars Story, although, y’know, it’s not quite the same …
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Winter/Spring 2018 Roadmap Update
Hey everyone, I think for all of us, this Roadmap process we started last year could stand a bit of improvement. Instead of providing information every 90 days or so, it’s taking a lot longer to get you any information about what we’re planning, and honestly, that needs to change. I’m still reticent about …
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Amazing Mural Pays Tribute To 40 Years Of STAR WARS
Over the last several years, we’ve seen some pretty impressive Star Wars fan art, ranging from the ridiculous to the sublime. Well, now we have one for you that absolutely qualifies in the “sublime” category. Thanks to io9, we’ve learned about an artist named James Raiz, who goes by the moniker “The …
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Valentine’s Dance, Fish fry, Star Wars and more to do Feb. 16-18 in the South Bay
Stars Wars: Congregation Tikvat Jacob will host a “Star Wars Shabbat” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday. Star Wars fans of all ages are encouraged to come in costume and enjoy a journey through hyperspace. There will be a special cantina potluck following the services. Congregation Tikvat Jacob, 1829 N.
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ETSU men’s basketball to host Star Wars night in fan appreciation
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Martin Freeman Confirms He Was in Talks for a Star Wars Role
Two of the biggest franchises in the world currently are Star Wars and Marvel, with many performers portraying roles in both films. During a recent interview, Black Panther star Martin Freeman was asked if he’d be interested in joining the Star Wars saga, teasing that he had previously been in talks to join …
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Which Star Wars Expanded Universe Characters Do You Want to See Returned to Canon?
As Disney and Lucasfilm’s reset-version of Star Wars continuity has expanded over the years, slowly but surely elements of the old Expanded Universe have made their way back into canon. Lucasfilm acknowledged there’s more on the way in the future… so, where do you want them to get started?
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‘Black Panther’ has one of the highest ticket presale rates of all time
… U.S. theaters prep for the first screenings, Black Panther boasts the highest presale rates of any movie besides the three most recent Star Wars stories. … That makes Black Panther the highest MCU or superhero presale period, outselling Captain America: Civil War and Batman v Superman: Dawn of …
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What’s up With the Millennium Falcon’s New/Old Look in Solo: A Star Wars Story
When the first trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story debuted, one of the most noticeable differences in its cast of recognizable characters was that the Millennium Falcon we all know and love looked shiny and new for once. But beyond that, there are even more differences to the famous ship, both subtle and …
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Steam is Having a Huge Star Wars Sale Right Now
You read that right: over twenty games from the Star Wars library are on sale right now on Steam, and whether you’re new to the saga or a long-time fan who grew up with the Expanded Universe, most of these games are titles that you seriously don’t want to miss. From the classic Nintendo 64 RPG …
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Childish Gambino Gets His Own Lego Figure for ‘Star Wars’ Film
Donald Glover, better known to rap fans as Childish Gambino, will become the first hip-hop star to receive a Lego figure. Inspired by Gambino’s upcoming role in the film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, the figure will be part of a limited edition set by the toy company. Set to release in stores this April, Gambino’s …
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The Types Of Movies Star Wars Should Make Moving Forward
If there’s one thing that can be said about the Star Wars franchise right now, it’s that it’s not lacking for content, especially in the movie realm. Once we were thankful for each installment of a new Star Wars trilogy to arrive three years after the previous one, but now Disney and Lucasfilm are ensuring that …
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