Star Wars is a science fiction franchise set in a universe far far away.
Supreme Leader Snoke remains one of the most intriguing mysteries of Star Wars. By all accounts, Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi won't answer all of our questions — but it will give us a chance to see Snoke in action, and will introduce us to Snoke's incredible mobile base.
By Tom Bacon9 years ago in Futurism
Force Friday is in full swing, when all of the new Star Wars merchandise hits shelves, and fans are looking for anything that may drop hints for The Last Jedi. Although director Rian Johnson has insisted merchandise isn't going to contain any major spoilers, we're not so convinced — nobody seemed to have checked the trading card company Topps. Their card breakdowns actually seem to have given us a chronological run-through of the film's entire plot!
Star Wars fans all over the galaxy have sensed a great disturbance in the Force — the delightful news that Lucasfilm is in talks to produce an Obi-Wan Kenobi film! Ewan McGregor has been campaigning to return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away for a long time, and it looks as though he's finally going to have his chance. But what stories could be told? Let's explore the life and times of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and see what Lucasfilm could do...
September 1st is officially Force Friday, the day Lucasfilm floods the market with the most desirable new action figures and LEGO sets imaginable. You're talking a wealth of Star Wars content — including a whole lot of merchandise related to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Fans are scouring through the announcements, looking for hints at just what may be in store in December's most hotly-anticipated blockbuster.
Announced at Star Wars Celebration 2017, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny is a unique project that shines a light on the franchise's top female leads. Now, in a thrilling trailer, Lucasfilm has just given us a taste of what to expect. Even better, they've also finally given us a release date!
There have long been rumors of an Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff, but finally Lucasfilm look set to work on that intriguing premise. Only a few days ago, we learned the studio is in early discussions with Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Crown) to produce the film, and fans immediately began to clamor for Ewan McGregor's return to the role.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was like no other Star Wars movie we've ever seen. Gareth Edwards's remarkable film was the first ever Star Wars spinoff movie, and a war film that actually dared to kill its heroes. But Star Wars is more than just a series of blockbuster movies; the wider Star Wars universe incorporates a range of animated series, comics, novels, and games. So what impact has Rogue One had on this wider universe?
Back in 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm over to Disney and Star Wars would never be the same again. Under Kathleen Kennedy's leadership, Star Wars has been restored to its rightful place as one of the world's most popular blockbuster franchises, launching both the Sequel Trilogy and a promising range of spin-off movies. George Lucas may have retired from running our beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away, but that doesn't mean he has no creative input...
Just two days ago, Star Wars fans were shaken to learn that directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were parting ways with Lucasfilm. With production on the still-as-yet-untitled #HanSolo spinoff almost complete, the much-loved duo were flying off into the sunset. We've since learned that Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) is taking over.
Star Wars: Rebels has always delighted long-term Star Wars fans. Under the leadership of showrunner Dave Filoni, the show has liberally lifted many beloved characters from the old Expanded Universe. The best example is surely that of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Chiss villain created by Timothy Zahn back in 1991 who played a major role in Season 3.
Who is the titular 'Last Jedi?' And is the word plural, referring to both Luke and Rey, or singular? Fans may finally have the answer now and it's all thanks to the latest Star Wars: Look & Find book. Two pages in particular are of interest here, dedicated to the new Star Wars location Ahch-To.
The Death Star. There's no more potent a symbol of Imperial might than that moon-sized battle station and there's no more powerful symbol of the Empire's evil — how can anyone forget the moment when the Death Star destroyed the peaceful world of Alderaan? Here's the catch though — as Lucasfilm continues to build their new canon, they're revealing a subtle, secret story, little by little. You see, the Death Star didn't just destroy Alderaan — here's how it brought down the Empire itself as well...
