Solo: A Star Wars Story reveals Mandalorian connection to film’s main villain, and much more!

Written by  on April 17, 2018

Empire magazines coverage of Solo: A Star Wars Story goes behind the scenes, revealing a Mandalorian connection to the film’s central villain, and much more! As always, Empire magazine delivers the goods, this time with behind the scenes coverage of Solo: A Star Wars Story. From planetary …

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Thandie Newton: Star Wars role is a big deal

Written by  on April 17, 2018

Star Wars newcomer Thandie Newton has said she is the first woman of colour to have a prominent role in the space saga. … The Line Of Duty star will be joined by Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson, Donald Glover and Emilia Clarke in Solo: A Star Wars Story, which is due to be released in the UK in …

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ILM Exec Says Female ‘Star Wars’ Director is “Going to Happen”

Written by  on April 17, 2018

One of the biggest joys of the Star Wars saga is seeing a diverse cast of characters and creatures embarking on incredible adventures. In recent years, many fans have grown frustrated by the lack of diversity behind the camera, particularly when Lucasfilm has selected directors, producers, and writers …

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How ‘Solo’ rolls dice on a key piece of ‘Star Wars’ history

Written by  on April 16, 2018

You don’t have to be a card shark to appreciate the latest teaser trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story… but it helps. Disney recently released an all-new spot for the Ron Howard-directed Star Wars prequel — which will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 10 days before it flies …

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Yo, Yoda! Star Wars: Episode 9 needs you, and so do fans

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Rumor there is, that Yoda in Star Wars: Episode 9 will be. Hmmmm? Over the weekend, the New York Daily News cited a movie “insider” who claims everyone’s favorite 900-year-old green Jedi master will return in the 2019 film. “Yoda will again appear as a ghost as he acknowledges Rey’s success and …

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How Did Han Solo Meet Chewbacca? ‘Solo: A Star Wars’ Story Teases Their Origin Story

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Solo: A Star War Story tells the story of Han’s world before he ran into a farm boy and a daft old man who followed some crazy religion and changed his entire life. The trailers so far have shown fans hints of the night he won the Millennium Falcon from Lando Calrissian, how Han got his trusty blaster, and …

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Taught EA A Lesson It Says It Won’t Forget

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Star Wars Battlefront II’s loot box controversy undoubtedly stole the game’s thunder when it released on PC, PS4, and Xbox One last November. After pre-release gameplay revealed the game was essentially “pay-to-play” thanks to the way the progression system worked, EA pulled in-game transactions …

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Rumor: Star Wars Celebration 2019 Takes Place In Anaheim

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Lucasfilm may be holding the next Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim during fall 2019. As the name suggests, the convention is full of festivities commemorating the ever-popular galaxy far, far away, with numerous panels dedicated to all corners of the franchise. Last year’s Celebration was a particularly …

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EA admits it “got it wrong” over Star Wars Battlefront 2 loot boxes

Written by  on April 16, 2018

EA’s chief design officer Patrick Söderlund has addressed Star Wars Battlefront 2’s highly controversial implementation of loot boxes, saying that the publisher “got it wrong”, and “can’t afford to make similar mistakes” in the future. Söderlund’s comments came during a conversation with The Verge, …

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This upcoming Millennium Falcom ride may actually restore your ability to feel ‘Star Wars’ joy

Written by  on April 16, 2018

What you’re seeing here is leaked footage from the Falcon ride that’s coming to the “Star Wars”-themed Galaxy’s Edge parks in 2019 — one at Disneyland in Anaheim, one at Hollywood Studios in Orlando. (Here a more official glimpse of what they look like right now.) If this footage is legit, it shows that …

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A DIY dad made a Star Wars highchair for his son, and we’re wondering if it comes in adult sizes

Written by  on April 16, 2018

A DIY dad made a Star Wars highchair for his son, and we’re wondering if it comes in adult sizes. Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter. Seoul Jeong 4 minutes ago. Matt Regonini is a designer and builder known as the “DIY Dad.” When his passion for Star Wars came into the picture, this is what …

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Han Solo in Louisiana? Watch fully functioning replica bring Star Wars blaster to life

Written by  on April 16, 2018

NEW ORLEANS – Earlier this month, on a gun range in Louisiana, a man dressed as a space smuggler fired a working replica of Han Solo’s iconic Star Wars blaster. Professional speed shooter and Louisiana resident Jerry Miculek debuted his working blaster in a slickly produced video posted to the X …

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Boris Johnson says Sir Patrick Stewart was in Star Wars, angering Trekkies

Written by  on April 16, 2018

The internet is furious after Andrew Marr and Boris Johnson accidentally said Sir Patrick Stewart was in Star Wars rather than Star Trek. According to the Radio Times, the reaction came after Marr introduced guest Stewart on BBC’s The Andrew Marr Show as “Sir Patrick Stewart, known for X-Men and …

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‘Star Wars: Episode IX’: Certain Force Ghosts Might Return

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Master Yoda’s Force Ghost appearing in Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a welcome surprise, and if new rumors turn out to be true, then he might be back for another go in J. J. Abrams’s Episode IX. On Saturday, NY Daily News reported that an inside “source” confirmed that Yoda will appear once again in …

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Rumor of the Day: In Episode IX of Star Wars Yoda could appear

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Could Master Jedi Yoda appear in the next episode of the Star Wars saga? Quite possible, it is. Citing an unnamed insider source, the New York Daily News is reporting that director J.J. Abrams is bringing the little green backwards-talking Jedi ghost back for Star Wars: Episode IX. After all, his cameo in …

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Yoda Will Reportedly Return in Star Wars IX

Written by  on April 16, 2018

He also helped train Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequels. Though he passed on and became one with the force in Return of the Jedi, Yoda’s spirit still remains, and in The Last Jedi he visited Luke Skywalker to teach one final lesson. But that won’t be the last we see of Yoda.

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New Star Wars Story Explains What Happens After The Last Jedi

Written by  on April 16, 2018

For the most part, Star Wars fans will have to wait about a year and a half to learn what happens after Star Wars: The Last Jedi. However, a brand new Star Wars story will show us what happened after the recent film ended. A brand new comic focusing on the character of Poe Dameron will mostly be a …

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: How Much Time Will Pass During the Movie?

Written by  on April 16, 2018

On Sunday, the latest glimpse of the next Star Wars film, Solo came in the form of a new teaser called “Crew.” In addition to depicting Han ask Chewbacca “what’s your name anyway?” the trailer also shows Han and Chewie in some kind of gambling den, presumably playing sabacc against Lando.

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New Solo: A Star Wars Story Images Give Best Look At Villain

Written by  on April 16, 2018

A couple of new images from Solo: A Star Wars Story have been revealed, giving fans their best look at Paul Bettany’s Dryden Vos. With the spinoff’s release just over a month away, Lucasfilm has been ramping up their marketing efforts the past week. Viewers have been treated to plenty of fresh footage …

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UK politician says Patrick Stewart was in ‘Star Wars,’ all us nerds face-palm

Written by  on April 16, 2018

He tried to make a point using the famous Star Trek line, “to boldly go where no man has gone before,” but then he said this. “Patrick Stewart, he had something to do with Star Wars didn’t he?” … “To boldly go” is Star Trek, not Star Wars Boris, as every nerd in the country is screaming at you now. #marr.

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New Solo: A Star Wars Story teaser knows that Chewie is the star of the show

Written by  on April 16, 2018

We’ve heard a lot about the upcoming Solo, from its mid-production director swap to the bizarre mix of movies it was inspired by, but star Donald Glover has promised that it’s more “fun” than other Star Wars movies, and we’re going to hold him to that. The latest Star Wars Story anthology movie fills in the …

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Solo: A Star Wars Story – Exclusive Image of Han Solo’s Vandor Heist

Written by  on April 16, 2018

The latest trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story might have had Alden Ehrenreich’s young smuggler confidently proclaim “I have a really good feeling about this” — but that was before he found himself hanging off the side of a high-speed train on the snow-battered planet of Vandor. And that’s exactly where …

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New Star Wars Han Solo TV Spot Teases More Of The Story

Written by  on April 16, 2018

With just over a month to go before the film’s release, Disney is ramping up the marketing for the next Star Wars movie. A new TV spot for Solo: A Star Wars Story is now online, and it shows off some of the notable crew–including Han, Chewbacca, Lando, and others. This is the best look so far at Hail, …

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Yoda Will Reportedly Return in Star Wars: Episode IX

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Reason to rejoice, Star Wars fans may have. The New York Daily News is reporting that there are plans to bring back Yoda in Episode IX. “Yoda will again appear as a ghost as he acknowledges Rey’s success and growth as a Jedi,” an insider told the Daily News. “The scenes are due to be put together …

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Static Podcast: When Should Kids Start Watching Star Wars?

Written by  on April 16, 2018

Is it ethical to track your kids? Who is the worst video game dad? And what’s an appropriate age to introduce younglings to the Star Wars universe? This week on Static we’re all about the weird parenting questions, and we certainly have some opinions. Especially about Krotos in God of War.

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