Donald Glover’s Solo: A Star Wars Story Character Is Pansexual, Says Writer

Written by  on May 18, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story may tell the origin story of Han Solo, but it’s also providing revelations about his future frenemy, Lando Calrissian. The film’s …

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‘Star Wars’ costumes dazzle in DIA show

Written by  on May 17, 2018

See if you can walk through “Star Wars: The Power of Costume,” opening Sunday at the Detroit Institute of Arts, without feeling the Force. Chances are …

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‘Star Wars’ writer confirms Lando Calrissian is pansexual in ‘Solo’

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Here’s something they just learned, via Solo: A Star Wars Story writer Jonathan Kasdan: Lando (played by Donald Glover and, earlier, Billy Dee …

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Skywalker Ranch comes to Michigan with huge ‘Star Wars’ exhibit at the DIA

Written by  on May 17, 2018

DETROIT, MI – Get ready to immerse yourself into the “Star Wars” universe with a highly anticipated exhibit opening at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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5 Jewish facts about the new Han Solo ‘Star Wars’ movie

Written by  on May 17, 2018

(JTA) — “Star Wars” fans are eagerly awaiting the franchise’s latest film, “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” As its title suggests, the flick focuses on Han Solo, …

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Ron Howard strikes back with ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story,’ and has nothing but praise for Phil Lord …

Written by  on May 17, 2018

The detritus, so to speak, of a tsunami of scribes drawn to the Carlton Hotel by the chance to talk to the principals of “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” the one …

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Lando Calrissian is pansexual, says original Star Wars co-writer

Written by  on May 17, 2018

It’s a big day for Lando/Han ‘shippers. Lando Calrissian, one of Star Wars‘ most popular characters recently reimagined by actor Donald Glover, …

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‘Star Wars’ Writer Confirms Lando’s Sexual Fluidity In ‘Solo’

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Lawrence Kasdan’s ambiguity is more reflective of the broader “Star Wars” universe, a realm filled with of every type of alien being imaginable, yet the …

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Alden Ehrenreich Had A Super Weird Audition For Solo: A Star Wars Story

Written by  on May 17, 2018

That was definitely the case with Solo: A Star Wars Story, and it sounds like the audition process that got Alden Ehrenreich the highly-coveted role was …

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In ‘Solo,’ a battle for the soul, and tone, of ‘Star Wars’

Written by  on May 17, 2018

CANNES, France — When J.J. Abrams was a “Star Wars” novice, Lawrence Kasdan, the writer of “The Empire Strikes Back” and “The Return of the …

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ gives Chewbacca more respect, but he deserves his own Star Wars story

Written by  on May 17, 2018

In the actual Star Wars series, though, Chewie has always been the sidekick and the helper. He’s generally not even the star of his own story. Though …

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Why Star Wars may be the perfect vehicle to introduce VR and AR to the masses

Written by  on May 17, 2018

The Disney organization is apparently hard at work — or is it play? — with plans to bring virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to their …

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‘Star Wars’ screenwriter is against using a ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ tone: ‘To me, it isn’t what “Star …

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Veteran “Star Wars” screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan told Indiewire that he doesn’t think the franchise is ready for the tone of movies like “Guardians of …

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‘Star Wars’: Screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan On Why the Franchise Isn’t Ready for a ‘Guardians of …

Written by  on May 17, 2018

The long-time “Star Wars” scribe co-wrote the newest standalone film, but while he admires movies like “GOTG,” he doesn’t think it’s the right tone for …

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Obi-Wan Kenobi ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff Film Rumored to Be ‘New Hope’ Prequel, Not An Origin Story …

Written by  on May 17, 2018

With “Solo: A Star Wars Story” just over one week from opening in theaters nationwide, reports are flying about the future of the extended “Star Wars” …

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Splice is right: has Disney stumbled upon the perfect Star Wars formula?

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story did not only lose its directors last year – The Lego Movie’s Phil Lord and Christopher Miller were replaced by grizzled …

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‘Star Wars’ Stand-Alone Obi-Wan Movie Near-Immediate ‘New Hope’ Prequel

Written by  on May 17, 2018

The movie’s shooting in London at a well-known ‘Star Wars‘ studio, recently used for ‘The Last Jedi.’ Production is set to begin next spring.

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ review: Alden Ehrenreich disappoints as Han Solo

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Alden Ehrenreich wears a smirk throughout “Solo: A Star Wars Story” that turns Han Solo into a guy who is just this side of insufferable.

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When Is Solo Set In The Star Wars Timeline?

Written by  on May 17, 2018

As you’re probably aware if you have a pulse and have been on the internet or outside your house at any point in the last year, Solo: A Star Wars story …

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Thandie Newton wears dress celebrating black ‘Star Wars’ characters

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Thandie Newton paid a special tribute to the black “Star Wars” actors who came before her when she walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film …

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‘Solo’ Is a Fun But Inconsequential Addition to the ‘Star Wars’ Universe

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Solo: A Star Wars Story is catnip for longtime fans of the franchise. The Ron Howard-directed, Lawrence Kasdan-written origin story rolls through a …

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Star Wars Celebration 2019 Dates, Location Announced

Written by  on May 17, 2018

Star Wars Celebration is skipping 2018. Last year’s event also took place in April but was held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, …

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Solo: A Star Wars Story is the safest, most forgettable Star Wars movie

Written by  on May 16, 2018

In a move that unnerved a lot of people at the time, the original directors of Solo: A Star Wars Story — Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the pair of …

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ shoots first and raises questions later

Written by  on May 16, 2018

The demystification of the Star Wars Universe continues with “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” the second stand-alone adventure (following 2016’s “Rogue …

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‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’s Greatest Strength Is Also Its Biggest Weakness

Written by  on May 16, 2018

After 21 hours of initial reviews, Solo: A Star Wars Story has (as of this writing) earned a 73% “fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes. That means that at …

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