You can now play the Star Wars Haolochess game without the pricey headset
Good news, Star Wars gaming fans. Apple-device users can now play the Holochess game that first appeared in the original 1977 Star Wars film (OK, fine, in Star Wars, Episode IV: A New Hope) through the Star Wars: Jedi Challenges app without the (pricey) AR headset! That monster-filled holographic …
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Star Wars spotlight: The Hackers, or Slicers of the Star Wars galaxy
From the seedy lower levels of Coruscant to the palaces of Naboo and the forgotten temples of Yavin IV, data changes hands quickly in the Star Wars galaxy. Those who have the skills to tap into these streams of data can quite literally change the world. Count Dooku and the Separatists did it to send …
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‘Star Wars’: That Time Mark Hamill Was Sold on ‘SNL’
The company continues to profit from its $4.06 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012, which brought Luke Skywalker back to the big screen (it’s next film, Solo: A Star Wars Story is a month away).But in an under-the-radar Saturday Night Live sketch from 1997, the Star Wars actor was sold on the Shop at …
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You Can Now Play ‘Star Wars’ Holochess on Your iPhone, But Please Let the Wookie Win
Heading to Alderaan and got some time to kill? iPhone and iPad owners can now play the same holographic board game from Star Wars: Episode IV that entertained Chewbacca and R2-D2 aboard the Millennium Falcon—and wowed audiences way back in 1977. The latest update to the free Jedi …
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Use these ‘Star Wars’ toasters for an out of this world breakfast
Use these ‘Star Wars‘ toasters for an out of this world breakfast. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Carley Sposta about 1 hour ago. Have the best toast in the galaxy with these Star Wars toasters. Get your own Darth Vader toaster for $61.39 here. Get your own Stormtrooper toaster for $35.99 here.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story for shock Han TWIST? The clues are in The Empire Strikes Back
The character was made famous by Harrison Ford in the original Star Wars trilogy, and his origins are being explored in the upcoming caper – due May 25. Specific plot details have been kept under wraps, but Reddit user ArcLeJoan suggested a credible twist for the film that would see Han beginning by …
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Star Wars fans are going to love this limited edition art from Dark Ink Art
If you’re a Star Wars die-hard (and we know you are), you’re going to want to check out this limited edition art from Dark Ink. Produced by Acme Archives, the official Star Wars Licensee and marketed by Slide Star. Assuming you’re like us, your Star Wars fandom knows no bounds. You’re always …
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You can now play Star Wars Holochess with Apple ARKit anywhere for free
Disney has added a whole game mode to its Star Wars: Jedi Challenges iOS 11 application that enables you to play multiple rounds of Star Wars Holochess on any surface you like. Originally, Jedi Challenges was a dedicated app for use with Lenovo’s Jedi Challenges headset and lightsaber accessory …
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The Woman Making ‘Star Wars’ History
Victoria Mahoney is another name you should know. She is receiving notice this week because she joined the crew of Star Wars Episode IX as second-unit director, apparently becoming the first African-American woman to helm any aspect of the franchise. That’s great news for her, and only the latest …
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The Force is crushing it: 2 Star Wars drones for $99.99
CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter!
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‘Avengers: Infinity War,’ ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ to Get Dolby Cinema Treatment
“Having worked with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos in the past, I’m very excited to use these technologies to immerse and envelop audiences into the Star Wars galaxy with Solo: A Star Wars Story,” said Solo director Ron Howard in a released statement. “These tools really allow filmmakers to help put …
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Play ‘Star Wars’ holochess without a headset on iOS
When Disney and Lenovo teamed up to create Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, it was a significant step in bringing augmented reality (AR) gaming to the masses. The headset was modestly-priced, and the game, a Star Wars-themed version of chess, was accessible to everyone. Now, in a bid to push the …
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Star Wars: Episode IX welcomes first black female director in franchise history
Star Wars: Episode IX will see the first black female director to join the film franchise, as Victoria Mahoney is announced as the second unit director on the final instalment of the current trilogy. Mahoney will be assisting The Force Awakens’ JJ Abrams in a galaxy far, far away, after the director took over …
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Star Wars Battlefront 2’s new cosmetic microtransactions go live
In-game microtransactions have returned to Star Wars Battlefront 2 – although this time they’re limited to cosmetic unlocks. As detailed last week, the in-game purchases come as part of the game’s new Night on Endor update, which lets you play as (and kill off) Ewoks. Cosmetic options available today …
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Victoria Mahoney lands historic Star Wars job
Victoria Mahoney is the first black female director to work on a ‘Star Wars‘ movie. The ‘Yelling to the Sky’ filmmaker has been hired by ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’ director and executive producer J.J. Abrams as second unit director on the upcoming movie, meaning she will take charge of supplementary …
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Star Wars Remote Controls
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Interactive: See Disneyland’s Star Wars Land Before and After Construction
Drag the green icon above back and forth to see how much construction has completed from a year ago, Feb. 2017 on the left to March 2018 on the right. “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge,” a 14-acre site, is set to open in 2019.
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Victoria Mahoney Is ‘Star Wars’ Movies’ First Black Female Director
History has been made in a galaxy far, far away. The Star Wars universe has taken a major step toward diversification by hiring its first ever black female director. A Wrinkle in Time director, Ava DuVernay, announced on her Twitter account that the upcoming Episode IX film’s director and executive …
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Yes, Chewbacca Had His Dialogue Written Out In The ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Script
The Star Wars Show is becoming a must-watch for every Star Wars fan who is looking for some quirky news about the galaxy they love (far, far away). We’ve seen early looks at the films, we’ve seen behind-the-scenes featurettes, and we’ve learned that Donald Glover ate an entire pizza when he learned …
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Victoria Mahoney Is Star Wars’ First Black Female Director
The Star Wars universe has taken a major step towards diversification by hiring its first ever black female director. A Wrinkle in Time director, Ava DuVernay, announced on her Twitter account that the upcoming Episode IX film’s director and executive producer, J.J. Abrams, hired Victoria Mahoney as his …
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Star Wars 9 Gets First Black Female Director for Second Unit
Following criticism that every Star Wars director has been a white male, Lucasfilm has done a game changer, announcing Victoria Mahoney as the Second Unit Director for Star Wars 9. Mahoney will be the first African American and first female director to work as any kind of director on a Star Wars movie …
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Dan Mumford on His Incredible Star Wars: The Last Jedi Art
StarWars.com talks to artist Dan Mumford about his incredible Star Wars: The Last Jedi art, and reveals first details on a timed release of screen prints along with a first look at beautiful new variant editions.
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Let’s Use Star Wars to Explain the Concept of Angular Size
This is the scene that opens Star Wars: The Last Jedi, which just came out on DVD. Having the whole movie means I get to do lots more fun physics analysis, including answering this question: Could you actually see those destroyers from the surface of the planet? The first question to consider: How far …
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Star Wars: Han and Lando novel Last Shot gets personal and political
Han Solo and Lando Calrissian are walking complications. When they tangle, they really tangle. When they’re friends, it gets even worse. In the new Star Wars novel Last Shot, now in stores, author Daniel José Older sets out to unravel their histories with a time-hopping tale of long-ago crimes and …
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What’s In The Kipling x ‘Star Wars’ Collection? The Line Will Help Keep The Force With You Always
Star Wars is back. After the long drought post Revenge of the Sith, fans have been blessed with the Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. With a Han Solo movie on the horizon, it’s time to get your wardrobe ready. The Kipling x Star Wars collection should definitely be part of your premiere night look …
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