Star Wars: Han Solo’s Return of the Jedi Blaster to Sell at Auction
The prop blaster used by Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars is headed for auction and may fetch a six-figure price. They may be “clumsy and random,” but blasters are the weapons of choice for the majority of non-Jedi characters in the Star Wars universe. And no character relied on his trusty blaster …
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We’re so here for Chewbacca and R2D2 announcing the 49ers’ NFL Draft picks
But if the NFL wants people to actually tune in for those late-round picks, the best way to do that is by getting two undisputed fan favorites, Chewy and R2D2, from the Star Wars universe involved in the spectacle. R2D2, that lively little droid who isn’t afraid of anything, including the Evil Empire and all of …
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Star Wars rumors: Will Mara Jade be Rey’s mother in Star Wars: Episode IX?
Star Wars rumors are stirring that Rey and Mara Jade may share a connection, a significant one revealed in Star Wars: Episode IX. Star Wars: Episode IX is over a year away from release, yet crazy Star Wars rumors for the film are already flying out of control, like the Millennium Falcon inside of an …
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Solo: A Star Wars Story: Will Qi’ra betray Han Solo?
We may have gotten some hints about the relationship between Han Solo and Qi’ra in Solo: A Star Wars Story… Emilia Clarke’s character, Qi’ra, in Solo: A Star Wars Story is shrouded in mystery. We’ve gotten bits and pieces of her story from action figure descriptions, books descriptions on Amazon, and …
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Star Wars virtual reality opens to great fanfare in Vegas
Star Wars virtual reality opens to great fanfare in Vegas. by Heather Mills. Inside you experience virtual reality on a whole new level… see it, feel it and smell it! @voidvr inside @VenetianVegas #StarWars (Heather Mills | KSNV). AA. LAS VEGAS (KSNV) —. It’s virtual reality on a whole new level.
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New animated series ‘Star Wars Resistance’ announced, plus ‘Solo’ talk and more
STAR WARS RESISTANCE was announced this week as the next animated series coming from Lucasfilm. Join us on RFR as we provide a full breakdown of the press release description of this new, anime-inspired series to debut this fall. New TV spots featuring previously unseen footage and dialog …
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Disneyland After Dark Announces Second ‘Star Wars Nite’ Event
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, has added a second Disneyland After Dark — Star Wars Nite event, citing high demand. Disneyland’s sold-out Star Wars-themed extravaganza was planned as a one-night only event for May 3, the eve of ‘May the Fourth,’ otherwise dubbed ‘Star Wars Day.’.
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‘Star Wars’ characters kick off special prom in Ocoee
OCOEE, Fla. – Prom weekend kicked off near Orlando on Friday night with a huge party featuring “Star Wars.” Twenty characters from Disney World joined the Autism and Related Disabilities Gym Program to dance with kids of every age.
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“Star Wars” special effects man to speak in Rock Island
ROCK ISLAND — One night before the unofficial Star Wars holiday on May 4, a free talk is planned at Augustana College by Victor Schutz, a busy computer-graphics supervisor who’s helped bring new “Star Wars” stories to the big screen. At 7 p.m. Thursday, Mr. Schutz, who works for Industrial Light …
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Star Wars “May the Fourth” fan event to be held at Rexburg Museum, renovated gift shop to open
It’s also open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays and at the same time on Saturdays. Normal admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children, though during the Star Wars events admission is free. For more information on the museum and the upcoming May 4th activities, call the city at 208-359-3020.
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Solo: A Star Wars Story writers Lawrence and Jonathon Kasdan hint at a ‘Force-less’ movie
The two lead writers for Solo: A Star Wars Story, Lawrence Kasdan and Jonathon Kasdan, talk the role of the Force in Solo: A Star Wars Story. The Force has a strong influence on the weakminded or every Star Wars film or story for that matter; until now. Solo: A Star Wars Story seems to be the first movie …
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Han Solo’s Iconic Blaster from Star Wars Is Going Up for Auction
No matter where you stand on the Han Shot First debate, what matters is that Solo got the job done. And if you’ve got the credits, the iconic smuggler’s modified DL-44 blaster can finally be yours. On June 23, Julien’s Auctions will put one of three blasters actually used in Return of the Jedi up for bids at …
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Star Wars Weekly: Solo is finally done and The Force is going anime-ish
In a surprise announcement yesterday, Lucasfilm and Disney unveiled Star Wars Resistance, a new animated series set in the time leading up to Star Wars: The Force … Ron Howard has been the single biggest source of news for Solo: A Star Wars Story since he was tasked with finishing the film.
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The Star Wars News Roundup for April 27, 2018
The purpose of this roundup is to put all the Star Wars news from the week of April 27, 2018 in one location. If you read this each week, you should be able to converse fluently with any Star Wars fan on everything from the latest Star Wars developments to the latest toys. And maybe you’ll even share with …
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Big Solo Secret Revealed in New Star Wars Topps Trading Card?
With just under one month left until the next Star Wars Story hits theaters, Topps trading card company will be unveiling a new card each day as part of their Countdown to Solo on May 25. Today’s card, the fourth in this ongoing series, features Thandie Newton’s Val and Woody Harrelson’s Beckett, who …
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From Star Wars to Niagara Falls: NFL draft’s best Day 3 gimmicks
After the excitement of the NFL draft’s first two rounds, the third day of selections is set to take a weird and interesting turn on Saturday. For the fourth consecutive year, NFL teams will announce their selections in the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds from a wide array of locations, while featuring special guests …
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Tsum Tsum May 2018 Event: Star Wars Is Next On The Calendar, Bringing Back Jedi Luke
The Disney Tsum Tsum May 2018 calendar event is just days away. Find out everything to expect from the upcoming Star Wars event, here. The Disney Tsum Tsum May 2018 event is right around the corner and some recent event leaks found on Reddit indicate that the May 2018 event will be Star Wars …
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‘Bad guys doing good’: 501st Georgia Garrison uses Star Wars to promote good causes
Members will dress up as the bad guys from Star Wars. Stormtroopers, TIE fighter pilots, Tusken Raiders, Jawas and bounty hunters are all on the roster of the Legion. Luke, who has been a Star Wars fan since he watched Return of the Jedi in the theaters, has been a member of the Ocmulgee Squad, …
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THE LAST JEDI Meets THE LAST AIRBENDER in Amazing STAR WARS/THE LEGEND OF …
What if the galaxy far, far away didn’t have Rey? What other brave and powerful hero could it turn to to help maintain a balance between all things in a world torn apart by war? Who else would have the training necessary to manipulate her surroundings? To bend the universe to her will using her mind?
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Sphero has a bunch of app-enabled Star Wars droids on sale
Let’s face it. Every Star Wars fan has wondered what it’d be like to have their own droid buddy like R2-D2 and BB-8 rolling around with them. In 2015, Sphero helped us realized that dream with an app-controlled BB-8 droid that we immediately fell in love with. Here’s what Lance Ulanoff had to say about …
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‘Star Wars Battlefront 2’ Grievous Leaks Suggest He May Be Season 2 Hero
Star Wars Battlefront 2 just received a hotfix after major server downtime, and the new files have spurred progress for data miners looking for new info. If the latest developments are any indication, it looks like General Grievous may be the big Hero coming alongside content Season 2 next month.
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Jedi vs. Avengers: Marvel overtakes Star Wars in Rotten Tomatoes audience survey
Out of all the new franchise entries this summer (including Avengers: Infinity War, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom) excitement is (unsurprisingly) running the highest for Avengers: Infinity War, with 51percent saying that it was the “new addition” they were most excited for.
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The Solo: A Star Wars Story writers discuss the film’s tone: “We’re not dealing with the spiritual side”
Solo: A Star Wars Story aims to bring Han Solo back to his roots. “I’ve flown from one side of this galaxy to the other,” the charming smuggler tells Luke Skywalker in the original Star Wars. “I’ve seen a lot of strange stuff, but I’ve never seen anything to make me believe there’s one all-powerful Force …
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I’m Hypnotized by This Animated Lego Star Wars Desk Toy
Through a clever use of moving Lego Technic parts hidden just below the surface of the tiny Death Star, Vader’s TIE Advanced x1 weaves back and forth as it chases Luke Skywalker’s evasive X-wing, while a pair of ion cannons takes aim at the Rebel ship.
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Marvel President Claims He Liked ‘Star Wars’ Before It Was Cool
On Wednesday, Feige appeared on an episode of The Star Wars Show to talk Avengers: Infinity War and how his love of Star Wars influenced the development of the MCU over the years. Feige says he’s a dedicated Star Wars fan that watched the Star Wars fandom redefine the franchise during the “dark …
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