While "Star Wars" films and TV shows have never exactly been un-family-friendly (the more adult moments in "Andor" and the Wookiee erotica in "The Star Wars Holiday Special" aside), they have also never really been aimed at the juice box crowd. George Lucas undoubtedly ruffled some feathers when he infamously said "A New Hope" was a film designed "for 12-year-olds" at the 2017 Star Wars Celebration, yet even then the actual point he was trying to get across was that he had envisioned it as a "Flash Gordon"-styled "high adventure film" like the ones he loved watching growing up, "but with meaningful psychological themes."
When it concerns the animated side of "Star Wars," the franchise initially skewed younger with the Legends (e.g. non-canonical) 1980s Saturday cartoon series "Droids" and "Ewoks." Genndy Tartakovsky's own non-canon 2003 "Clone Wars" mini-series, on the other hand, had more in common with Tartakovsky's "Samurai Jack,...
When it concerns the animated side of "Star Wars," the franchise initially skewed younger with the Legends (e.g. non-canonical) 1980s Saturday cartoon series "Droids" and "Ewoks." Genndy Tartakovsky's own non-canon 2003 "Clone Wars" mini-series, on the other hand, had more in common with Tartakovsky's "Samurai Jack,...
- 1/26/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
By 1983, the original Star Wars trilogy had space-docked, and George Lucas began thinking about alternative entertainment delivery systems for the galaxy far, far away. His first TV movie, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984), was such a hit with kids, ABC secured the rights to two animated series. Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2-D2 and C-3Po and its sister series The Ewoks and Droids Adventure Hour are set between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. They were designed to capitalize on the characters’ popularity with children. The best way to start is with catchy tunes.
The subject came up when Copeland spoke with Den of Geek last year about Under the Volcano. Gracie Otto’s documentary is about Beatles producer George Martin’s Air Studios Montserrat, where Synchronicity sessions ultimately troubled the Police’s future. Copeland calls “Trouble Again,” the song he...
The subject came up when Copeland spoke with Den of Geek last year about Under the Volcano. Gracie Otto’s documentary is about Beatles producer George Martin’s Air Studios Montserrat, where Synchronicity sessions ultimately troubled the Police’s future. Copeland calls “Trouble Again,” the song he...
- 9/14/2022
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
"The Book of Boba Fett" Season 2Favreau & Filoni on The Mandoverse"Star Wars: Visions" Volume 2Marvel's Upcoming "Star Wars" ComicsAnd More!The Book Of Boba Fett Season 2
There are rumors swirling about a second season of "The Book of Boba Fett." Scooper Daniel Richtman aka @DanielRPK recently revealed via his Patreon that Season 2 is currently in development. Given the show's impressive viewership numbers, and the popularity of the character, this seems like a no-brainer.
As Star Wars News Net points out, actress Ming-Na Wen, who plays bounty hunter Fennec Shand in the series, is hopeful for a second season as well. At Fan Expo Boston, Wen was asked about what's next for her and had this to say:
"Second season of The Book of Boba Fett, I hope! ... I never count my chickens before they hatch, because in this business, you just never know.
"The Book of Boba Fett" Season 2Favreau & Filoni on The Mandoverse"Star Wars: Visions" Volume 2Marvel's Upcoming "Star Wars" ComicsAnd More!The Book Of Boba Fett Season 2
There are rumors swirling about a second season of "The Book of Boba Fett." Scooper Daniel Richtman aka @DanielRPK recently revealed via his Patreon that Season 2 is currently in development. Given the show's impressive viewership numbers, and the popularity of the character, this seems like a no-brainer.
As Star Wars News Net points out, actress Ming-Na Wen, who plays bounty hunter Fennec Shand in the series, is hopeful for a second season as well. At Fan Expo Boston, Wen was asked about what's next for her and had this to say:
"Second season of The Book of Boba Fett, I hope! ... I never count my chickens before they hatch, because in this business, you just never know.
- 8/19/2022
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
(Welcome to ...And More, our no-frills, zero B.S. guide to when and where you can watch upcoming movies and shows, and everything else you could possibly stand to know.)
The animated side of the "Star Wars" universe has certainly come a long way since the 1980s "Ewoks" and "Droids" cartoon TV series — or, for that matter, "The Faithful Wookiee" segment from the 1978 "Star Wars Holiday Special". Starting with the 2008 film "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," animated "Star Wars" projects have gone from being flashy if slight entertainment geared mostly...
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The animated side of the "Star Wars" universe has certainly come a long way since the 1980s "Ewoks" and "Droids" cartoon TV series — or, for that matter, "The Faithful Wookiee" segment from the 1978 "Star Wars Holiday Special". Starting with the 2008 film "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," animated "Star Wars" projects have gone from being flashy if slight entertainment geared mostly...
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- 6/3/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
The release of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace" was cause for much ballyhoo in Hollywood. Following the release of "Return of the Jedi" in 1983, "Star Wars" entered something of a low-profile period, releasing only an often-unremarked-upon TV movie in 1984 ("Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure") and a second TV film ("Ewoks: The Battle for Endor") and two animated shows ("Ewoks" and "Droids") in 1985. For over a decade, "Star Wars" was only to be found on VHS, watched repeatedly by young Gen-Xers who only fell more and more deeply in love with the extant chapters. That decade allowed the myth...
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- 5/25/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is filled with playable characters from the Star Wars universe, many of which are famous faces. However, the game’s developers also dove deep into the depths of Star Wars lore to fill out the title’s roster of playable characters with truly strange selections that only the most diehard fans would possibly recognize.
Gamers who want to experience everything The Skywalker Saga has to offer will have to unlock over 380 characters. Most of these are key players such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, recurring side characters like C-3Po and R2-D2, and even fan favorites such as Bossk and Boba Fett. Admittedly, a sizable chunk of the game roster consists of variants of the same character, but The Skywalker Saga also includes quite a few obscure characters.
How obscure? We’re talking background characters who only appeared for one second of one movie,...
Gamers who want to experience everything The Skywalker Saga has to offer will have to unlock over 380 characters. Most of these are key players such as Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, recurring side characters like C-3Po and R2-D2, and even fan favorites such as Bossk and Boba Fett. Admittedly, a sizable chunk of the game roster consists of variants of the same character, but The Skywalker Saga also includes quite a few obscure characters.
How obscure? We’re talking background characters who only appeared for one second of one movie,...
- 4/8/2022
- by Matthew Byrd
- Den of Geek
In this edition of Star Wars Bits:
Disney+ Day Celebrates Boba Fett Ludwig Göransson Will Reportedly Score "The Book of Boba Fett" Is There a "Star Wars" Video Game in the Works From Quantic Dream? Hasbro's "Star Wars: Droids" Figures "Star Wars" Podcast & YouTube Round-Up And more!
On Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company will host Disney+ Day, in which subscribers will be treated to new content releases across the streaming service's iconic brands -- including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. In a press release announcing the event, Disney revealed that a new documentary special about Boba Fett will premiere as...
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Disney+ Day Celebrates Boba Fett Ludwig Göransson Will Reportedly Score "The Book of Boba Fett" Is There a "Star Wars" Video Game in the Works From Quantic Dream? Hasbro's "Star Wars: Droids" Figures "Star Wars" Podcast & YouTube Round-Up And more!
On Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company will host Disney+ Day, in which subscribers will be treated to new content releases across the streaming service's iconic brands -- including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. In a press release announcing the event, Disney revealed that a new documentary special about Boba Fett will premiere as...
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- 9/24/2021
- by Adam Frazier
- Slash Film
As surreal as it might seem to newer Star Wars fans, the omnipresent franchise once fell into a decade of relative dormancy until the late-1990s. It was a natural effect, since the Original Trilogy phenomenon played itself out upon 1983’s Return of the Jedi. It was subsequently kept afloat on television, first with two Ewoks live-action TV movies, followed by 1985-1986 Saturday morning cartoons Star Wars: Ewoks and Star Wars: Droids. Interestingly, the latter series took place 15 years before A New Hope, making it the franchise’s forgotten first prequel (revoked canonical status aside), and even featured Boba Fett. Now, this mostly-forgotten era is getting an eye-opening contemporary nod via new, retro-styled Droids toys.
Hasbro has announced a most intriguing assortment in the form of Star Wars: Droids commemorative action figures. The Target-exclusive lineup specifically consists of a lone offering from the 6” scale Black Series in Boba Fett...
Hasbro has announced a most intriguing assortment in the form of Star Wars: Droids commemorative action figures. The Target-exclusive lineup specifically consists of a lone offering from the 6” scale Black Series in Boba Fett...
- 9/23/2021
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
Genndy Tartakovsky's hand-drawn "Star Wars: Clone Wars" series, which aired from 2003 to 2005, did not mark Star Wars' first foray into animation. Such can be traced back to 1985, shortly after "Return of the Jedi." But the micro-series heralded the arrival of a new era for animated storytelling that seriously expanded the canon of the galaxy far, far away. While Tartakovsky's contributions are archived as proto-canon, slotted in the same "Star Wars Vintage" section of Disney+ as 1985's "Ewoks" and "Droids" animated series, his shorts provided the blueprints that the rest of the franchise built off of for both animated and live-action projects alike.
Before the live-action show...
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- 9/22/2021
- by Caroline Cao
- Slash Film
Disney’s 2012 acquisition of the Star Wars franchise obviously proved consequential, especially after it redefined the Skywalker Saga with a Sequel Trilogy, two standalone films, a successful live-action series, and an array of animated shows. Yet, one sore point (of many) for longtime fans has been the company’s erasure of decades’ worth of beloved Expanded Universe Star Wars novels, comic books, and video games, which were relegated to the non-canon label Legends. However, said erasure doesn’t mean the old canon is gone completely, as exemplified this week by Hasbro, which is dedicating a whole new wave of action figures to the Legends Expanded Universe.
Hasbro has revealed an intriguing quartet for its 6” scaled Star Wars: The Black Series line: Jaxxon, Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice), Carnor Jax, and Luke Skywalker (Heir to the Empire)—each character—or character iteration—hails from the Legends lore that Disney unceremoniously scrapped. Indeed,...
Hasbro has revealed an intriguing quartet for its 6” scaled Star Wars: The Black Series line: Jaxxon, Darth Maul (Sith Apprentice), Carnor Jax, and Luke Skywalker (Heir to the Empire)—each character—or character iteration—hails from the Legends lore that Disney unceremoniously scrapped. Indeed,...
- 3/18/2021
- by Joseph Baxter
- Den of Geek
As one of the most popular and beloved brands on the planet that’s endured for over 40 years as a monolithic presence in popular culture, it hardly came as a surprise that Star Wars was one of the main selling points of Disney Plus, with fans able to catch all of the movies and TV shows in one place.
After the revival of The Clone Wars and the first season of The Mandalorian turned out to be huge hits, the franchise’s expansion on the Mouse House’s in-house streaming service is set to continue at pace. Not only is Mando’s second run due to arrive in October, but Clone Wars spinoff The Bad Batch was recently announced and the Obi-Wan Kenobi show is in the midst of a major creative overhaul.
However, there’s still plenty of Star Wars content missing from Disney Plus, and the studio might...
After the revival of The Clone Wars and the first season of The Mandalorian turned out to be huge hits, the franchise’s expansion on the Mouse House’s in-house streaming service is set to continue at pace. Not only is Mando’s second run due to arrive in October, but Clone Wars spinoff The Bad Batch was recently announced and the Obi-Wan Kenobi show is in the midst of a major creative overhaul.
However, there’s still plenty of Star Wars content missing from Disney Plus, and the studio might...
- 7/24/2020
- by Scott Campbell
- We Got This Covered
Aaron Sagers Dec 12, 2019
There's a treasure trove of rare Star Wars collectibles to be found on eBay. We highlight some of our favorites!
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More than 42 years ago, Luke Skywalker ignited a blue laser sword in Old Ben’s hut on Tattooine, and sparked a sense of wonder across the globe. The lightsaber introduced in the original Star Wars felt like a rare treasure, and only four were seen in the original trilogy. As the saga grew, so did the amount of elegant weapons fired up on screen.
So it is with Star Wars merchandise, and collectibles. From the early days of early bird and mail-away action figures, to an expansive galaxy of toys, clothing, gadgets, replicas, home goods, and so much more, there is seemingly no limit to items for sale that celebrate the galaxy far, far away.
And yet there are...
There's a treasure trove of rare Star Wars collectibles to be found on eBay. We highlight some of our favorites!
This story is presented in partnership with eBay
More than 42 years ago, Luke Skywalker ignited a blue laser sword in Old Ben’s hut on Tattooine, and sparked a sense of wonder across the globe. The lightsaber introduced in the original Star Wars felt like a rare treasure, and only four were seen in the original trilogy. As the saga grew, so did the amount of elegant weapons fired up on screen.
So it is with Star Wars merchandise, and collectibles. From the early days of early bird and mail-away action figures, to an expansive galaxy of toys, clothing, gadgets, replicas, home goods, and so much more, there is seemingly no limit to items for sale that celebrate the galaxy far, far away.
And yet there are...
- 12/11/2019
- Den of Geek
Aaron Sagers Dec 4, 2019
From rare posters to action figures and autographed memorabilia, Star Wars fans can find a bounty on eBay.
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It was a big Return of the Jedi Christmas for me in 1983 and ’84. My unwrapping extravaganza involved the Ewok Village action playset, the “Rancor Monster Figure,” Jabba’s action playset, Sy Snootles and the Rebo Band figure set, and – amongst my favorites – Lando Calrissian in Skiff Guard Disguise figure.
Fast forward more than three decades, and Star Wars collectibles remain some of my favorite gifts. Whether it’s a Jedi Robe Snuggie, a Darth Vader Hallmark ornament, or countless pieces of artwork and toys, the Force is definitely strong with the goodies I acquire during the holidays.
The connection between Star Wars and the holiday gift-giving season is a prominent one for many kids going for nearly three generations, and...
From rare posters to action figures and autographed memorabilia, Star Wars fans can find a bounty on eBay.
This article has been brought to you by eBay.
It was a big Return of the Jedi Christmas for me in 1983 and ’84. My unwrapping extravaganza involved the Ewok Village action playset, the “Rancor Monster Figure,” Jabba’s action playset, Sy Snootles and the Rebo Band figure set, and – amongst my favorites – Lando Calrissian in Skiff Guard Disguise figure.
Fast forward more than three decades, and Star Wars collectibles remain some of my favorite gifts. Whether it’s a Jedi Robe Snuggie, a Darth Vader Hallmark ornament, or countless pieces of artwork and toys, the Force is definitely strong with the goodies I acquire during the holidays.
The connection between Star Wars and the holiday gift-giving season is a prominent one for many kids going for nearly three generations, and...
- 12/4/2019
- Den of Geek
When it comes to acting like a Droid, apparently C-3P0 actor Anthony Daniels is the guy to speak to. A new featurette for the film has surfaced, and it shows Daniels instructing a group of robot waiters from Star Wars: The Last Jedi the correct way to move and act. You wouldn't think there was that much of a process to it, which makes it all the more amazing when you hear Daniels instructing these guys on how Droids act. Is this something he developed himself? Has all of Star Wars canon on Droid movement originated from his original portrayal as 3P0? I'm dying to find out after this clip.
Check it out below, and get pumped because Star Wars: The Last Jedi is out next Friday!
Check it out below, and get pumped because Star Wars: The Last Jedi is out next Friday!
- 12/9/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours for Star Wars fans, as it was abruptly announced that the popular directing duo of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The Lego Movie) are no longer at the helm of the as-yet untitled Han Solo movie – which is supposedly set to be the second Star Wars Anthology film. While the studio is apparently still insistent that the release date of May 2018 has not changed, the logistics of the situation is certainly cause for concern.
As it stands, the production seems to have been filming for between four and five months, and is reportedly less than a month away from finishing principal photography. Time for reshoots has been scheduled for later in the summer – as is the case for most big budget movies – but the directors have just been “let go.” It’s the timing of this drastic change that rings the loudest alarm bells for those that have been patiently waiting for a look at the early years of the beloved rogue, simply because Lord and Miller have clearly already done the larger share of the work. If, as they said in their statement, their “vision and process weren’t aligned with [their] partners” on the film, what effect has that incompatibility had on the months of footage already in the can?
If the creative conflict is indeed evident in the footage it is, perhaps, a positive move to have the filmmakers exit, stage left. With a few weeks of principal photography left, the entire reshoot schedule, and all of the post-production phase to work on, the replacement director – whoever it’s eventually revealed to be – still has a fighting chance of delivering a decent movie. But who might that replacement be?
We’ve already heard reports that Ron Howard is on the shortlist, but The Hollywood Reporter is now suggesting that two more names have cropped up – both of whom have a prior association with Lucasfilm and the Star Wars brand. Firstly, there’s Lawrence Kasdan, who’s rumoured to be the person with whom Lord and Miller found most of their creative differences on the Han Solo movie set.
Kasdan has four Academy Award nominations to his name, thanks to his work as both writer, producer and director of an impressive list of movies. Most significantly, with regard to Star Wars, however, Kasdan co-wrote the scripts for The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi and The Force Awakens – which means he’s been instrumental in crafting the character of Han Solo for decades. He also co-wrote the script for the Han Solo spinoff with his son, Jon. Kasdan is the obvious choice to take the reins, then – but the legality of such a move is in question, given that the Director’s Guild of America apparently has rules prohibiting a person already working on a film from stepping into the director’s seat.
Secondly, there’s Joe Johnston, who’s also an accomplished director in his own right. Apart from having helmed such effects-heavy fare as Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, The Rocketeer, Jumanji and Jurassic Park III, he also delivered Captain America: The First Avenger – arguably one of the best films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s also well-versed in the minutiae of Star Wars, having worked on A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi, The Ewok Adevnture, Ewoks: The Battle For Endor, and Star Wars: Droids as – variously – visual effects operative, actor, production designer and writer.
If the goal is to bring in an experienced hand to steer the beleaguered Han Solo film over the finish line, while ensuring the movie remains true to the iconic character made famous by Harrison Ford, then Lucasfilm would do well to lock in Joe Johnston. At this point in the proceedings, however, the next developments are as unpredictable as the departure of Lord and Miller in the first place.
As it stands, the production seems to have been filming for between four and five months, and is reportedly less than a month away from finishing principal photography. Time for reshoots has been scheduled for later in the summer – as is the case for most big budget movies – but the directors have just been “let go.” It’s the timing of this drastic change that rings the loudest alarm bells for those that have been patiently waiting for a look at the early years of the beloved rogue, simply because Lord and Miller have clearly already done the larger share of the work. If, as they said in their statement, their “vision and process weren’t aligned with [their] partners” on the film, what effect has that incompatibility had on the months of footage already in the can?
If the creative conflict is indeed evident in the footage it is, perhaps, a positive move to have the filmmakers exit, stage left. With a few weeks of principal photography left, the entire reshoot schedule, and all of the post-production phase to work on, the replacement director – whoever it’s eventually revealed to be – still has a fighting chance of delivering a decent movie. But who might that replacement be?
We’ve already heard reports that Ron Howard is on the shortlist, but The Hollywood Reporter is now suggesting that two more names have cropped up – both of whom have a prior association with Lucasfilm and the Star Wars brand. Firstly, there’s Lawrence Kasdan, who’s rumoured to be the person with whom Lord and Miller found most of their creative differences on the Han Solo movie set.
Kasdan has four Academy Award nominations to his name, thanks to his work as both writer, producer and director of an impressive list of movies. Most significantly, with regard to Star Wars, however, Kasdan co-wrote the scripts for The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi and The Force Awakens – which means he’s been instrumental in crafting the character of Han Solo for decades. He also co-wrote the script for the Han Solo spinoff with his son, Jon. Kasdan is the obvious choice to take the reins, then – but the legality of such a move is in question, given that the Director’s Guild of America apparently has rules prohibiting a person already working on a film from stepping into the director’s seat.
Secondly, there’s Joe Johnston, who’s also an accomplished director in his own right. Apart from having helmed such effects-heavy fare as Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, The Rocketeer, Jumanji and Jurassic Park III, he also delivered Captain America: The First Avenger – arguably one of the best films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He’s also well-versed in the minutiae of Star Wars, having worked on A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return Of The Jedi, The Ewok Adevnture, Ewoks: The Battle For Endor, and Star Wars: Droids as – variously – visual effects operative, actor, production designer and writer.
If the goal is to bring in an experienced hand to steer the beleaguered Han Solo film over the finish line, while ensuring the movie remains true to the iconic character made famous by Harrison Ford, then Lucasfilm would do well to lock in Joe Johnston. At this point in the proceedings, however, the next developments are as unpredictable as the departure of Lord and Miller in the first place.
- 6/21/2017
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
For years, viewers invited Chris Wiggins into their living rooms to hear his vast knowledge of all things occult on Friday the 13th: The Series, so it is with great sadness that we inform readers that the actor has passed away in Ontario at the age of 87 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
According to THR, the news of Wiggins' passing was recently shared in an obituary published in the Toronto Star. His family has requested that loved ones and fans donate to the Alzheimer Society in place of purchasing flowers for his memorial service in mid-March.
Wiggins is perhaps best remembered for his aforementioned role as Jack Marshak in Friday the 13th: The Series. As fans know, instead of Jason Voorhees, the series focused on cursed antiques that had to be tracked down, and Wiggins' character was absolutely vital in helping Micki Foster and Ryan Dallion on their quests,...
According to THR, the news of Wiggins' passing was recently shared in an obituary published in the Toronto Star. His family has requested that loved ones and fans donate to the Alzheimer Society in place of purchasing flowers for his memorial service in mid-March.
Wiggins is perhaps best remembered for his aforementioned role as Jack Marshak in Friday the 13th: The Series. As fans know, instead of Jason Voorhees, the series focused on cursed antiques that had to be tracked down, and Wiggins' character was absolutely vital in helping Micki Foster and Ryan Dallion on their quests,...
- 2/25/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story marks the 8th time a Star Wars film has hit the big screen. As we hit the 40th anniversary of the first cinematic excursion into George Lucas’ multi-media sci-fi universe, here are eight questions that have not been answered in any of the previous films.
It was 40 years ago that Star Wars: A New Hope burst onto screens and changed sci-fi cinema forever. (I was there, opening week in 1977) Star Wars has since expanded beyond anyone’s expectations and given us some great (and some not-so-great) films. But in its wake, it’s left some things unanswered.
1) The Droids and Memory: There seems to be some confusion over who the droids remember, and who remembers the droids. First of all, C3PO’s memory bank was wiped at the end of Revenge of the Sith but not R2’s. So does R2 know who...
It was 40 years ago that Star Wars: A New Hope burst onto screens and changed sci-fi cinema forever. (I was there, opening week in 1977) Star Wars has since expanded beyond anyone’s expectations and given us some great (and some not-so-great) films. But in its wake, it’s left some things unanswered.
1) The Droids and Memory: There seems to be some confusion over who the droids remember, and who remembers the droids. First of all, C3PO’s memory bank was wiped at the end of Revenge of the Sith but not R2’s. So does R2 know who...
- 1/1/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Image via Disney/Lucasfilm
Droids have an interesting creative process surrounding them. Not only are they an amazing feat of mechanical and digital technology, but there’s a whole lot that goes into designing the voices, which complements their respective personalities. R2-D2 was the big game-changer in sound design. Yes, he may have been a droid, but through a series of beeps and modified baby-like sounds, sound designer Ben Burtt was able to imbue him with an unprecedented amount of life for what amounts to a bucket of bolts.
In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the filmmakers were given the difficult task of not only creating a droid that could match R2-D2 in memorability, but creating something that stands completely on its own in a completely different way as R2. The end result was Bb-8, who ended up being just as much of a spitfire as R2, but in a completely unique way.
Droids have an interesting creative process surrounding them. Not only are they an amazing feat of mechanical and digital technology, but there’s a whole lot that goes into designing the voices, which complements their respective personalities. R2-D2 was the big game-changer in sound design. Yes, he may have been a droid, but through a series of beeps and modified baby-like sounds, sound designer Ben Burtt was able to imbue him with an unprecedented amount of life for what amounts to a bucket of bolts.
In Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the filmmakers were given the difficult task of not only creating a droid that could match R2-D2 in memorability, but creating something that stands completely on its own in a completely different way as R2. The end result was Bb-8, who ended up being just as much of a spitfire as R2, but in a completely unique way.
- 11/17/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
The Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016 has officially kicked off today in London at the ExCeL London Exhibition Centre. The three-day “Star Wars” event will feature discussions with the franchise’s stars and creators, panels, as well as breaking news from “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” “Star Wars Episode III,” the untitled Han Solo standalone film, “Star Wars Rebels” and so much more.
One huge moment from the first day was when the cast of “Rogue One,” including Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker and director Gareth Edwards, introduced a never-before-seen clip that featured new scenes from the spin-off, behind the scenes shots and interviews with the stars of the film.
Read More: Star Wars Celebration: Mark Hamill Isn’t A Fan Of Production Secrecy Either
Below is the live stream schedule so you can come back and watch your favorite actors and discussions.
Saturday, July 16
10:00 a.m. BST / 5:00 a.
One huge moment from the first day was when the cast of “Rogue One,” including Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker and director Gareth Edwards, introduced a never-before-seen clip that featured new scenes from the spin-off, behind the scenes shots and interviews with the stars of the film.
Read More: Star Wars Celebration: Mark Hamill Isn’t A Fan Of Production Secrecy Either
Below is the live stream schedule so you can come back and watch your favorite actors and discussions.
Saturday, July 16
10:00 a.m. BST / 5:00 a.
- 7/15/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
The Star Wars Show Live will be the one place to watch Celebration panels as they happen in London — but you may want to channel your inner Admiral Ackbar and plan a viewing strategy. Check out the live stream below, and make sure you don’t miss any of the big news and revelations!
Below is is the schedule of events and these times are subject to change.
Friday, July 15
11:00 a.m. BST / 6:00 a.m. Edt / 3:00 a.m. Pdt
Star Wars Show Live! – Friday Preview
11:30 a.m. BST / 6:00 a.m. Edt / 3:00 a.m. Pdt
An Hour With Mark Hamill
1:00 p.m. BST / 8:00 a.m. Edt / 5:00 a.m. Pdt
Ahsoka’s Untold Tales
2:00 p.m. BST / 9:00 a.m. Edt / 6:00 a.m. Pdt
Ilm Presents: Star Wars Archeology
3:45 p.m. BST / 10:45 a.m. Edt / 7:45 a.m. Pdt
Star Wars Show Live!
Below is is the schedule of events and these times are subject to change.
Friday, July 15
11:00 a.m. BST / 6:00 a.m. Edt / 3:00 a.m. Pdt
Star Wars Show Live! – Friday Preview
11:30 a.m. BST / 6:00 a.m. Edt / 3:00 a.m. Pdt
An Hour With Mark Hamill
1:00 p.m. BST / 8:00 a.m. Edt / 5:00 a.m. Pdt
Ahsoka’s Untold Tales
2:00 p.m. BST / 9:00 a.m. Edt / 6:00 a.m. Pdt
Ilm Presents: Star Wars Archeology
3:45 p.m. BST / 10:45 a.m. Edt / 7:45 a.m. Pdt
Star Wars Show Live!
- 7/15/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Star Wars Celebration is headed to us in less than a month, and we now have a tease of what we can expect from the event at the ExCel London Exhibition Center from July 15-17 Lucasfilm (via Coming Soon) has released a sneak peek of the of the schedule, which you can see below! Star Wars Celebration Schedule: Friday, July 15 11:30-12:30 An Hour With Mark Hamill Start your Celebration weekend off in the best possible way, by spending time with the Jedi Master himself. Mark Hamill will chat with the audience, answer questions, and tell stories from his years in entertainment and from his point of view portraying the pivotal character of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars universe. 16:00-17:00 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Secret mission? What plans? What are you talking about? Find out, when Gareth Edwards – director of the upcoming Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...
- 6/22/2016
- by Roth Cornet
- Hitfix
Ordinarily, I'm not in favor of endless war. But in the case of LucasFilm planning endless Star Wars...that's a policy I can get behind.
Look, it should come as no surprise that the gargantuan success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens- both financially and critically- has LucasFilm thinking about more, more, more. But is that a bad thing? I know that, for many, the initial inclination is to roll your eyes and say "They're going to milk this cash cow until it's dead," and I get that. But in the specific case of Star Wars, I think that view is a bit myopic. Why? Because look at the world that George Lucas created. Similar to DC, and similar to Marvel, it's a universe that expands as far as the eye can see. There are limitless storytelling possibilities.
Unlike endless sequels to something that is basically a one-trick pony...
Look, it should come as no surprise that the gargantuan success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens- both financially and critically- has LucasFilm thinking about more, more, more. But is that a bad thing? I know that, for many, the initial inclination is to roll your eyes and say "They're going to milk this cash cow until it's dead," and I get that. But in the specific case of Star Wars, I think that view is a bit myopic. Why? Because look at the world that George Lucas created. Similar to DC, and similar to Marvel, it's a universe that expands as far as the eye can see. There are limitless storytelling possibilities.
Unlike endless sequels to something that is basically a one-trick pony...
- 3/10/2016
- by Mario-Francisco Robles
- LRMonline.com
For the last week, Star Wars fans who follow Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) on Twitter have been enjoying a special treat. On February 17, the actor cryptically declared on social media that a big announcement would be coming soon from him. To keep But he didn’t say when. That would normally be the end of things, with fans and journalists periodically checking back to see if the news had dropped. But then Mayhew did something fun…he started posting photos of his original Star Wars script every day and promised to keep it up until the unknown day of the announcement. So far we’re eight days in. No announcement yet, but so far the posted script pages have been fascinating. From dialogue changes to more background information to characters that never saw the light of day, it’s an interesting trip down memory lane. Day One: Starting today I'll post...
- 2/25/2016
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
For the people who think that the Star Wars prequels were the low point in the franchise history, you’re wrong. There was something worse. Cinelinx looks back at the project George Lucas wishes he’d never approved of…The Star Wars Holiday Special!
When watching the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, the first thing that comes to mind is “Huh? What did I just watch?” This 90 minute special has achieved a status of infamy in its sheer terribleness. It was such an awful piece of junk that it’s never been re-aired even once in 37 years. It was voted as one of the Most Embarrassing Moments in Television History. It was about this project that George Lucas—the guy who defends The Phantom Menace—made the comment “If I had the time and a sledge hammer, I’d go around destroying every copy!” To sum up…It’s bad!
To be totally fair,...
When watching the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, the first thing that comes to mind is “Huh? What did I just watch?” This 90 minute special has achieved a status of infamy in its sheer terribleness. It was such an awful piece of junk that it’s never been re-aired even once in 37 years. It was voted as one of the Most Embarrassing Moments in Television History. It was about this project that George Lucas—the guy who defends The Phantom Menace—made the comment “If I had the time and a sledge hammer, I’d go around destroying every copy!” To sum up…It’s bad!
To be totally fair,...
- 12/24/2015
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
Lucasfilm
It’s official (pretty much) – Benicio del Toro is the villain in Star Wars Episode VIII. Lucasfilm are yet to officially announce it, but the actor himself – who has been pretty vocal about his interest in the film – has now said he’s properly joined Rian Johnson’s sequel to The Force Awakens.
Back when reports first hit I pondered what this meant for the impending The Force Awakens, but now let’s put aside all that rampant speculation over what a new villain means for the fates of Kylo Ren, General Hux, Captain Phasma, Supreme Leader Snoke et al come December and instead look ahead to what exactly we can expect from del Toro’s character. Namely, one particularly exciting (and incredibly crazy) prospect – is he playing Grand Admiral Thrawn?
Details on Episode VIII are scarce, but when you take a step back and consider everything this is...
It’s official (pretty much) – Benicio del Toro is the villain in Star Wars Episode VIII. Lucasfilm are yet to officially announce it, but the actor himself – who has been pretty vocal about his interest in the film – has now said he’s properly joined Rian Johnson’s sequel to The Force Awakens.
Back when reports first hit I pondered what this meant for the impending The Force Awakens, but now let’s put aside all that rampant speculation over what a new villain means for the fates of Kylo Ren, General Hux, Captain Phasma, Supreme Leader Snoke et al come December and instead look ahead to what exactly we can expect from del Toro’s character. Namely, one particularly exciting (and incredibly crazy) prospect – is he playing Grand Admiral Thrawn?
Details on Episode VIII are scarce, but when you take a step back and consider everything this is...
- 9/8/2015
- by Alex Leadbeater
- Obsessed with Film
The Star Wars franchise is going strong 38 years later. But what about the artists and filmmakers who helped make the 1977 original a hit?
In theatres all over the world in 1977, audiences thrilled at the sights and sounds of Star Wars. Harking back to a bygone age of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, it also pointed forward to the coming age of ubiquitous computers and special effects-led blockbusters.
But while the triumphant fanfare of John Williams' score gave Star Wars a confident swagger, its success was far from preordained. George Lucas reworked his script time and again; studios turned his concept down; even the production was rushed and torturous.
By now, the contribution George Lucas, John Williams and Star Wars' cast made to cinema is well documented. But what about some of the other artists, technicians and fellow filmmakers who helped to make the movie such a success? Here's...
In theatres all over the world in 1977, audiences thrilled at the sights and sounds of Star Wars. Harking back to a bygone age of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers, it also pointed forward to the coming age of ubiquitous computers and special effects-led blockbusters.
But while the triumphant fanfare of John Williams' score gave Star Wars a confident swagger, its success was far from preordained. George Lucas reworked his script time and again; studios turned his concept down; even the production was rushed and torturous.
By now, the contribution George Lucas, John Williams and Star Wars' cast made to cinema is well documented. But what about some of the other artists, technicians and fellow filmmakers who helped to make the movie such a success? Here's...
- 4/22/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
As the world prepares to completely lose its mind with the release of the new Star Wars film, it is obviously time to try to stir the pot as much as possible. That in mind, the previous films from the franchise are going to be released on April 10th in digital edition, and with some new bonuses to help sucker you in to the purchase.
They also come with the legacy bonus content, and put together, these are impressive releases. I don’t want to overly comment on how many sales the first three episodes are going to get, but if you need to catch up on the universe in general, this is your chance. And, since we’re looking at a new generation who need to get on board for the new film, this is the way to go.
Take a look at all the bonus potential below, and...
They also come with the legacy bonus content, and put together, these are impressive releases. I don’t want to overly comment on how many sales the first three episodes are going to get, but if you need to catch up on the universe in general, this is your chance. And, since we’re looking at a new generation who need to get on board for the new film, this is the way to go.
Take a look at all the bonus potential below, and...
- 4/7/2015
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
New Disney Xd TV show Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales will retell the entire saga from C-3Po and R2-D2’s perspective…
Of all the abandoned Star Wars projects, George Lucas’ idea for a property focused on ‘just the droids’ seemed like one that would never see the light of day.
However, Disney Xd seems to be resurrecting the concept – or creating something new along the same lines – through Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales.
The new limited series (not to be confused with 1985's Star Wars: Droids) will consist of 5 x 22-minute episodes and see C-3Po recounting tales from the iconic droids’ past after the Return Of The Jedi-closing Battle Of Endor. As this reminiscing unfolds, some kidnapping will apparently take the droids on a new adventure, while also squeezing in a retelling of the entire saga from The Phantom Menace through to Return Of The Jedi.
Of all the abandoned Star Wars projects, George Lucas’ idea for a property focused on ‘just the droids’ seemed like one that would never see the light of day.
However, Disney Xd seems to be resurrecting the concept – or creating something new along the same lines – through Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales.
The new limited series (not to be confused with 1985's Star Wars: Droids) will consist of 5 x 22-minute episodes and see C-3Po recounting tales from the iconic droids’ past after the Return Of The Jedi-closing Battle Of Endor. As this reminiscing unfolds, some kidnapping will apparently take the droids on a new adventure, while also squeezing in a retelling of the entire saga from The Phantom Menace through to Return Of The Jedi.
- 3/2/2015
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Sound On Sight Podcast, #400: Final Episode featuring ‘Inherent Vice’ and the Top 10 Movies of 2014 with guests Adam Nayman and Kate Rennebohm
This is it, folks. After 400(!) episodes, Ricky and Simon decided to wrap up the Sound on Sight podcast. To send it off in style, they take a look back at the very best films of 2014, with some help from a variety of former guest- and co-hosts. Smack dab in the middle, with the help of special guests Kate Rennebohm and Adam Nayman, they go deep on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice, the biggest missing piece in their 2014 moviegoing. It’s a nearly three-hour blowout, because it didn’t seem right to go out small. Cheers!
P.T. Anderson Week Spotlight Red States and Blue States: Anderson’s Punch-Drunk Love and an Ode to Godard The Case against Paul Thomas Anderson ‘Inherent Vice’ a narcotic vision that demands...
This is it, folks. After 400(!) episodes, Ricky and Simon decided to wrap up the Sound on Sight podcast. To send it off in style, they take a look back at the very best films of 2014, with some help from a variety of former guest- and co-hosts. Smack dab in the middle, with the help of special guests Kate Rennebohm and Adam Nayman, they go deep on Paul Thomas Anderson’s Inherent Vice, the biggest missing piece in their 2014 moviegoing. It’s a nearly three-hour blowout, because it didn’t seem right to go out small. Cheers!
P.T. Anderson Week Spotlight Red States and Blue States: Anderson’s Punch-Drunk Love and an Ode to Godard The Case against Paul Thomas Anderson ‘Inherent Vice’ a narcotic vision that demands...
- 1/18/2015
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
“There has been an awakening. Have you felt it? The Dark Side… and the Light.”
On Friday, the collective Force of the internet geeked out over the first look at J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens. December 2015 can’t come soon enough!
Noticeably absent from the 88 second teaser: Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, and Domhnall Gleeson as well original trilogy stars Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.
Whether you watched it on Friday morning on the big screen, laptop or on your smart phone, the return of Star Wars gave fans (and Wookiees) goosebumps.
Seeing as we’re excited as Hell over the brand new footage, we decided to go over the 10 must-see highlights from the early teaser. “This will be a day long remembered.”
1 & 2. The Millenium Falcon vs The Tie Fighters
The spectacular flying scene delivers a one-two punch. Our hearts skipped a beat...
On Friday, the collective Force of the internet geeked out over the first look at J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens. December 2015 can’t come soon enough!
Noticeably absent from the 88 second teaser: Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Andy Serkis, and Domhnall Gleeson as well original trilogy stars Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill.
Whether you watched it on Friday morning on the big screen, laptop or on your smart phone, the return of Star Wars gave fans (and Wookiees) goosebumps.
Seeing as we’re excited as Hell over the brand new footage, we decided to go over the 10 must-see highlights from the early teaser. “This will be a day long remembered.”
1 & 2. The Millenium Falcon vs The Tie Fighters
The spectacular flying scene delivers a one-two punch. Our hearts skipped a beat...
- 11/28/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Lightsabers, Droids, The Millenium Falcon, Tie and X-wing Fighters, The Dark Side, The Force and John Williams’ iconic theme have returned.
Walt Disney Studios has released the early teaser and images from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Episode VII in the Star Wars Saga opens in theaters December 18, 2015.
The teaser can also be seen in 30 theaters across North America beginning today. Following this weekend, the teaser can be seen in theaters around the world this December.
Check out StarWars.com for a complete list of theaters.
The film is directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan & Abrams, and features a cast including actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow.
They will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill,...
Walt Disney Studios has released the early teaser and images from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Episode VII in the Star Wars Saga opens in theaters December 18, 2015.
The teaser can also be seen in 30 theaters across North America beginning today. Following this weekend, the teaser can be seen in theaters around the world this December.
Check out StarWars.com for a complete list of theaters.
The film is directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan & Abrams, and features a cast including actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o, Gwendoline Christie, Crystal Clarke, Pip Andersen, Domhnall Gleeson, and Max von Sydow.
They will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill,...
- 11/28/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Various Star Wars movies, games and TV shows have been canned over the years. The Force was not strong with these...
The Star Wars universe is a dangerous place. For example, ‘man walks into a bar’ gags in Mos Eisley tend to end with unwarranted threats, droid racism, limbs being chopped off, impromptu deaths or – worst of all – rigorous re-editing.
Until the recent Disney buy-out, the world created by George Lucas was just as treacherous for seemingly-exciting projects. Lucasfilm/LucasArts, for a time, became notorious for the number of cancellations under its belt, with films, TV shows and game ideas constantly being chucked out at various stages of their development.
But when did the term ‘countless’ ever stop us trying to count things? Never, that’s when. So we donned a pointy-hooded robe and scoured the desert wilderness of the internet to bring you what we hope is a complete...
The Star Wars universe is a dangerous place. For example, ‘man walks into a bar’ gags in Mos Eisley tend to end with unwarranted threats, droid racism, limbs being chopped off, impromptu deaths or – worst of all – rigorous re-editing.
Until the recent Disney buy-out, the world created by George Lucas was just as treacherous for seemingly-exciting projects. Lucasfilm/LucasArts, for a time, became notorious for the number of cancellations under its belt, with films, TV shows and game ideas constantly being chucked out at various stages of their development.
But when did the term ‘countless’ ever stop us trying to count things? Never, that’s when. So we donned a pointy-hooded robe and scoured the desert wilderness of the internet to bring you what we hope is a complete...
- 11/13/2014
- by rleane
- Den of Geek
Fans are getting very psyched up as the seventh Star Wars film comes closer and closer to its release date. But many of us get nervous thinking about the prequels and Jar Jar Binks. Can the new films avoid the mistakes of the prequels? Here are 7 things that the new Star Wars films need to remember.
Despite the recent tweet from Anthony Daniels where he says that the next Star Wars film will be the best one ever, even surpassing the series standard bearer Star Wars-Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back, it’s hard to get the taste of the Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones out of our collective mouths. No doubt many people are currently thinking, ‘I hope these new films don’t end up anything like those pitiful prequels’. Here are 7 things that the new Disney-owned series needs to do—or not do—in order...
Despite the recent tweet from Anthony Daniels where he says that the next Star Wars film will be the best one ever, even surpassing the series standard bearer Star Wars-Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back, it’s hard to get the taste of the Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones out of our collective mouths. No doubt many people are currently thinking, ‘I hope these new films don’t end up anything like those pitiful prequels’. Here are 7 things that the new Disney-owned series needs to do—or not do—in order...
- 11/7/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Rob Young)
- Cinelinx
The What?: It’s a column on Star Wars news and rumors and therefore contains Spoilers and Speculation. If this is your first week, this is actually a pretty good week.
This Week: This week for my norm-core geeks. That's right, no super-duper deep spoilers here, but a lot of stuff about the world that the Jedi exist in. Then, Fan Films are back and I'll break down just how much you'd have to spend if you suddenly wanted to own All The Canonical Star Wars.
How to begin this week?
How about with MakingStarWars and their impressionistic descriptions of concept art? Those are still entertaining me, mostly because it’s concept art described and not a studio leak that could get someone in serious trouble. Then again, I guess our major spoiler from Episode VII (that I’m not re-hashing here) also came from one of these concept art descriptions,...
This Week: This week for my norm-core geeks. That's right, no super-duper deep spoilers here, but a lot of stuff about the world that the Jedi exist in. Then, Fan Films are back and I'll break down just how much you'd have to spend if you suddenly wanted to own All The Canonical Star Wars.
How to begin this week?
How about with MakingStarWars and their impressionistic descriptions of concept art? Those are still entertaining me, mostly because it’s concept art described and not a studio leak that could get someone in serious trouble. Then again, I guess our major spoiler from Episode VII (that I’m not re-hashing here) also came from one of these concept art descriptions,...
- 10/10/2014
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
(Cbr) Anthony Daniels fully embraces his role as C-3Po. He not only played the character in all six feature films to date — and in J.J. Abrams’ upcoming "Episode VII" — but also in animated series ranging from "Droids" to "Star Wars Rebels," and in assorted live-action television appearances. Entertainment Weekly writer James Hibberd spoke at length the actor about his nearly four-decade history with Threepio, covering everything from his initial disinterest in the part to his initial phone call with Abrams about reprising the role. On Auditioning For the Part: “I wasn’t interested in the slightest. In fact, I was being polite by going to meet George Lucas. Can you imagine that? I was polite in the room, but it wasn’t a very interesting conversation because he was collapsing from having met pretty much every actor in England. I wandered in, and I think it was a refreshing...
- 9/18/2014
- by TJ Dietsch, Comic Book Resources
- Hitfix
From action figures and games to books and comics, we take a look at a few geeky antiques from the past decades...
In August, eBay revealed that a near-mint copy of Action Comics issue one - famously, the first time Superman made an appearance in print - had sold for an eye-watering $3.2m. One of only 50 copies said to still exist, the comic’s sale price is reportedly the highest yet - it far outstrips the $2.16m another copy sold for in 2011.
Now, it’s extremely unlikely that any of us are going to find our own copy of Action Comics issue one in our loft or in a box in the back of the cupboard, but given that most geeks usually collect one kind of object or another - whether it be comics, games, toys, posters or other treasured items - there’s still a possibility that one or...
In August, eBay revealed that a near-mint copy of Action Comics issue one - famously, the first time Superman made an appearance in print - had sold for an eye-watering $3.2m. One of only 50 copies said to still exist, the comic’s sale price is reportedly the highest yet - it far outstrips the $2.16m another copy sold for in 2011.
Now, it’s extremely unlikely that any of us are going to find our own copy of Action Comics issue one in our loft or in a box in the back of the cupboard, but given that most geeks usually collect one kind of object or another - whether it be comics, games, toys, posters or other treasured items - there’s still a possibility that one or...
- 9/10/2014
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
Star Wars is important not just as a pop culture phenomenon, but also because the original trilogy was so innovative in its storytelling and production. Here is a list commemorating the top 25 aspects of movie making that Star Wars has forever changed.
Movies that usher in a new era of filmmaking are very rare. They exceed expectations not just because they are entertaining or have memorable stories, but because they expand our expectations as far as what movies are capable of. The original Star Wars trilogy is one collection of such films. A New Hope especially was a film that effectively raised the bar as far as what movies were capable of. The following is a list of the most important things that Star Wars has taught us about making movies. Audiences everywhere are forever indebted.
Each month the Cinelinx staff will write a handful of articles covering a specified film-related topic.
Movies that usher in a new era of filmmaking are very rare. They exceed expectations not just because they are entertaining or have memorable stories, but because they expand our expectations as far as what movies are capable of. The original Star Wars trilogy is one collection of such films. A New Hope especially was a film that effectively raised the bar as far as what movies were capable of. The following is a list of the most important things that Star Wars has taught us about making movies. Audiences everywhere are forever indebted.
Each month the Cinelinx staff will write a handful of articles covering a specified film-related topic.
- 5/5/2014
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (G.S. Perno)
- Cinelinx
Droids, Wookies, Ewoks, Stormtroopers. Everyone is celebrating Star Wars Day – including J.J. Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan.
Since the very first Star Wars movie came out in 1977, fans everywhere have made the galactic saga their own and celebrated their love of the Force by transforming the date of May 4th into “May the Fourth Be With You.”
Whether you’re celebrating the day with a Star Wars movie marathon, throwing a party complete with Death Star Popcorn Balls or toasting the saga with Star Wars-themed drinks, R2-D2 has a special message to help you kick off the day.
Watch the premiere of the first official Star Wars Rebels trailer, featuring a new look at The Inquisitor.
Starring a small band of heroes — Sabine, Kanan, Hera, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper — Star Wars Rebels is set in a time where the Empire rules through fear and shrouds the galaxy in darkness. This...
Since the very first Star Wars movie came out in 1977, fans everywhere have made the galactic saga their own and celebrated their love of the Force by transforming the date of May 4th into “May the Fourth Be With You.”
Whether you’re celebrating the day with a Star Wars movie marathon, throwing a party complete with Death Star Popcorn Balls or toasting the saga with Star Wars-themed drinks, R2-D2 has a special message to help you kick off the day.
Watch the premiere of the first official Star Wars Rebels trailer, featuring a new look at The Inquisitor.
Starring a small band of heroes — Sabine, Kanan, Hera, Ezra, Zeb, and Chopper — Star Wars Rebels is set in a time where the Empire rules through fear and shrouds the galaxy in darkness. This...
- 5/4/2014
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
“The Force is what gives a Jedi his power. It’s an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us and penetrates us. It binds the galaxy together.”
What Star Wars fans have been waiting for finally came today. The cast, along with a picture, for director J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII was announced. Tuesday’s breaking news came via StarWars.com and it’s official Facebook page.
The latest film in the popular franchise will be in theaters December 18, 2015. In the meantime, these aren’t the Droids you’re looking for… move along.
Check out the official photo and caption -
April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK – Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars: Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy,...
What Star Wars fans have been waiting for finally came today. The cast, along with a picture, for director J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode VII was announced. Tuesday’s breaking news came via StarWars.com and it’s official Facebook page.
The latest film in the popular franchise will be in theaters December 18, 2015. In the meantime, these aren’t the Droids you’re looking for… move along.
Check out the official photo and caption -
April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK – Writer/Director/Producer J.J. Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars: Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy,...
- 4/29/2014
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
When it comes to licensing, Star Wars is one of the most sought after brands out there. From toys to video games, comics to product tie-ins, Star Wars has been one of, if not the most financially lucrative film franchises of all time. When The Walt Disney Company purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, and with it, all of the rights associated with Star Wars, it was only a matter of time until Disney, who also owns Marvel Comics would take back the Star Wars comics license as well. The license has been with Dark Horse Comics for over twenty years, so while not unexpected, Disney’s announcement last week that it is moving the comics back to Marvel in 2015 is certainly big news.
“Dark Horse Comics published exceptional Star Wars comics for over 20 years, and we will always be grateful for their enormous contributions to the mythos, and the terrific partnership that we had,...
“Dark Horse Comics published exceptional Star Wars comics for over 20 years, and we will always be grateful for their enormous contributions to the mythos, and the terrific partnership that we had,...
- 1/6/2014
- by Tony Nunes
- SoundOnSight
Features the voices of: Anthony Daniels, Trevor Devall, Brian Dobson, Michael Donovan, Brian Drummond, Andrew Francis, Adrian Holmes, Tom Kane, Kirby Morrow, Billy Dee Williams | Written by Michael Price | Directed by Michael Hegner
Conceived as a tie-in to the re-branded Lego range of Star Wars playsets, Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles features two more totally brand-new and 100% original 22 minute specials – this time based on George Lucas’ god-awful prequels, namely episodes one and two, and the adventures of Anakin, Obi-Wan Yoda and Mace Windu as they take on the evil Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grevious.
In Episode I: The Phantom Clone, the action-packed adventure begins when Darth Sidious unveils his plan to create a new super-weapon — an enhanced Sith clone named Jek-14 — to help him defeat the Republic once and for all. It’s up to Jedi Master Yoda and his young Padawan students to work together and save the galaxy.
Conceived as a tie-in to the re-branded Lego range of Star Wars playsets, Lego Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles features two more totally brand-new and 100% original 22 minute specials – this time based on George Lucas’ god-awful prequels, namely episodes one and two, and the adventures of Anakin, Obi-Wan Yoda and Mace Windu as they take on the evil Darth Sidious, Count Dooku and General Grevious.
In Episode I: The Phantom Clone, the action-packed adventure begins when Darth Sidious unveils his plan to create a new super-weapon — an enhanced Sith clone named Jek-14 — to help him defeat the Republic once and for all. It’s up to Jedi Master Yoda and his young Padawan students to work together and save the galaxy.
- 10/7/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
"Rebel Troopers" by Richard Lim, Concept art for Star Wars: First Assault, proposed video game.
We've got some pretty awesome concept art from the Star Wars universe to show you, thanks to io9! The art isn't just from the movies though, it's from various forms of Star Wars entertainment. The art comes from a book called Star Wars Art: Concept, and here's the description of it.
As curated by George Lucas, the artwork that helped bring the StarWars Saga to life is revealed, featuring pre-production drawings and paintings from the Original Trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy, the TV shows, and the video games, including an exclusive preview of artwork from action-adventure proposed video game 1313.
Ralph McQuarrie, Armed stormtroopers on the floating prison planet Alderaan Concept art for A New Hope
Nelvana Studio staff artist, R2-D2 and C-3P0 lay low in an urban hub. Concept art for Droids animated series
Hajime Sorayama,...
We've got some pretty awesome concept art from the Star Wars universe to show you, thanks to io9! The art isn't just from the movies though, it's from various forms of Star Wars entertainment. The art comes from a book called Star Wars Art: Concept, and here's the description of it.
As curated by George Lucas, the artwork that helped bring the StarWars Saga to life is revealed, featuring pre-production drawings and paintings from the Original Trilogy, the Prequel Trilogy, the TV shows, and the video games, including an exclusive preview of artwork from action-adventure proposed video game 1313.
Ralph McQuarrie, Armed stormtroopers on the floating prison planet Alderaan Concept art for A New Hope
Nelvana Studio staff artist, R2-D2 and C-3P0 lay low in an urban hub. Concept art for Droids animated series
Hajime Sorayama,...
- 10/5/2013
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Coming up in the first weekend of October, the 4th -6th, is the return of Fan Days, presented by Dallas Comic Con! The guest line-up covers the whole gamut of popular sci-fi/fantasy genre, featuring Hellboy himself, Ron Perlman, Torchwood and Arrow’s John Barrowman, Harry Potter’s Tom Felton, Walking Dead’s Steven Yeun, Defiance’s Grant Bowler and Stephanie Leonidas, Star Wars’ Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Tom Kane, Battlestar Galactica’s Katee Sackhoff and Jamie Bamber, Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito and Charles Baker, Smallville’s Michael Rosenbaum, Green ranger Jason David Frank, comic legend Neal Adams, legendary artist Simon Bisley, horror artist icon Bernie Wrightson, 30 Days of Night writer Steve Niles, FaceOff artist Rj Haddy, and so many more!
Make sure you can get in to see your fave stars, artists, and creators and buy your tickets online by Monday, September 30, 2013 to guarantee pre-registration for your admission tickets.
Make sure you can get in to see your fave stars, artists, and creators and buy your tickets online by Monday, September 30, 2013 to guarantee pre-registration for your admission tickets.
- 9/27/2013
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
When "Star Wars" first came out in 1977, it was just before a whole new decade characterized by neon, leg warmers and "The Breakfast Club." So what if Star Wars took place not in a galaxy far, far, away but in a high school in the '80s? Would Princess Leia listen to Prince?
Denis Medri, an Italian artist who specializes in comic book style illustrations, has created a new series based on the idea of Star Wars as an '80s high school TV show. Princess Leia ditches the two buns for teased bangs and some old school headphones. Luke Skywalker goes Empire Strikes Back to the Future as he channels Marty McFly. And Yoda the wise old sage becomes a Mr. Miyagi-esque coach who teaches Luke how to use the force in gym class. Wax on, wax off, young Jedi.
We also have The Droids, C3P0 and R2-D2,...
Denis Medri, an Italian artist who specializes in comic book style illustrations, has created a new series based on the idea of Star Wars as an '80s high school TV show. Princess Leia ditches the two buns for teased bangs and some old school headphones. Luke Skywalker goes Empire Strikes Back to the Future as he channels Marty McFly. And Yoda the wise old sage becomes a Mr. Miyagi-esque coach who teaches Luke how to use the force in gym class. Wax on, wax off, young Jedi.
We also have The Droids, C3P0 and R2-D2,...
- 3/25/2013
- by Olivia Gall
- NextMovie
I was a little disappointed when I heard that J.J. Abrams was directing Star Wars Episode VII. And while some of my disappoint came from the sake of Star Trek 3, I was more disappointed that Disney didn't take the path of Joe Johnston. First off, Johnston has worked on all three of the original Star Wars films, as the art director and effects producer. Not only that, but he worked on The Ewok Adventure, Ewoks: The Battle for Endor, and Star Wars: Droids. He knows Star Wars backwards and forwards. And even more importantly, he knows the creatures of Star Wars backwards and forwards. This brings me to another point: He knows his way around visuals. He made Captain America: The First Avenger, which was was set in the 40s, still look good visually. He also made Jumanji and Honey I Shrunk The Kids, The Rocketeer, Jurassic Park III,...
- 1/26/2013
- ComicBookMovie.com
Ever since Disney's announcement of the long awaited and not so far, far away "Star Wars" sequel trilogy starting with "Episode VII" in 2015, there's been a flurry of excitement, mostly from folks wondering what a follow-up to "Return of the Jedi" will look like three decades after the fact.
Some couldn't wait to see what the Mouse House has in store for the "Star Wars" franchise, and these artistically inclined ambassadors to the nerd community have put forth their own forceful visions of George Lucas' universe. We've collected the best of this fan art, some of which is truly awesome, some of it chuckle-worthy, in many cases both.
Original Trilogy Trio
Although original stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher have yet to officially board "Episode VII," in the minds of die-hard fans, they're already signed, sealed and delivered.
1. We're Back!
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2. Old Luke Skywalker
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3. Old Han Solo
[source]
4. Grandparents...
Some couldn't wait to see what the Mouse House has in store for the "Star Wars" franchise, and these artistically inclined ambassadors to the nerd community have put forth their own forceful visions of George Lucas' universe. We've collected the best of this fan art, some of which is truly awesome, some of it chuckle-worthy, in many cases both.
Original Trilogy Trio
Although original stars Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher have yet to officially board "Episode VII," in the minds of die-hard fans, they're already signed, sealed and delivered.
1. We're Back!
[source]
2. Old Luke Skywalker
[source]
3. Old Han Solo
[source]
4. Grandparents...
- 11/30/2012
- by Max Evry
- NextMovie
Star Wars fans are a fickle bunch. Some choose to believe only the original trilogy is to be taken seriously. Others are willing to accept all six of the films in the live-action series and that's all. I belong to the last group I'm about to talk about.
The faction I belong to will devour anything Lucas and company delivers in regards to a "Galaxy Far, Far Away." We're happy to get anything that expands the universe we love so much. Individuals who fall into this category but don't have the luxury of cable, satellite television, or high speed internet connections can now celebrate in the news that Lucasfilm and Warner Bros. released Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four on Bu-ray and DVD.
Season Four of the show features the Jedi and Clone troopers continuing their tireless campaign to help different alien species fight for freedom against Battle Droids,...
The faction I belong to will devour anything Lucas and company delivers in regards to a "Galaxy Far, Far Away." We're happy to get anything that expands the universe we love so much. Individuals who fall into this category but don't have the luxury of cable, satellite television, or high speed internet connections can now celebrate in the news that Lucasfilm and Warner Bros. released Star Wars: The Clone Wars - The Complete Season Four on Bu-ray and DVD.
Season Four of the show features the Jedi and Clone troopers continuing their tireless campaign to help different alien species fight for freedom against Battle Droids,...
- 11/7/2012
- by feeds@themoviepool.com (Eric Shirey)
- Cinelinx
Blame whoever you like, but "Star Wars: Episode VII" by way of Walt Disney is actually happening.
Yep, our space man George Lucas passed his light saber on to Mickey Mouse (for a hefty $4.05 billion, of course), and, come 2015, the force will bring an all-new, hopefully-not-pillaged-and-dismembered extension of "Star Wars" into being. "Befuddled and nervous we all are," as Yoda might say.
After getting past the stage of sheer disbelief and rampant head shake-age, we couldn't help but wonder: What exactly will happen when Tatooine and Space Mountain collide? Will Wookie and Beast become friends? Will Jasmine and Leia share tips for keeping a taut midriff? Actor Simon Pegg got just as philosophical about the news on his Twitter feed, writing, "Does this mean Leia is now a Disney princess?"
Pegg, sensing the humor potential, then opened the floodgates of snark to fellow tweeters by concocting the hashtag #DisneyStarWars.
The Twitter world,...
Yep, our space man George Lucas passed his light saber on to Mickey Mouse (for a hefty $4.05 billion, of course), and, come 2015, the force will bring an all-new, hopefully-not-pillaged-and-dismembered extension of "Star Wars" into being. "Befuddled and nervous we all are," as Yoda might say.
After getting past the stage of sheer disbelief and rampant head shake-age, we couldn't help but wonder: What exactly will happen when Tatooine and Space Mountain collide? Will Wookie and Beast become friends? Will Jasmine and Leia share tips for keeping a taut midriff? Actor Simon Pegg got just as philosophical about the news on his Twitter feed, writing, "Does this mean Leia is now a Disney princess?"
Pegg, sensing the humor potential, then opened the floodgates of snark to fellow tweeters by concocting the hashtag #DisneyStarWars.
The Twitter world,...
- 10/31/2012
- by Amanda Bell
- NextMovie
News that Disney purchased Lucasfilm would have been a big enough story on its own, but the additional announcement that “Star Wars Episode VII” is already slated for a 2015 release date made this a huge deal with an immediate positive outcome (well, at least we hope it's positive). The past thirteen years have been dark and cloudy for a lot of fans, and while another trilogy could in fact be a new hope for us all, there is a fairness to any skepticism regarding this sudden development. However, there is sort of an ironic twist to Disney being the company to take over the property. While it isn't out of left field given that Disney theme parks have featured “Star Wars” attractions, events and merchandise for 25 years now, the Mouse House seems to be the most agreeable of buyers given what we've seen them do previously with their acquisitions of The Muppets,...
- 10/31/2012
- by Christopher Campbell
- Moviefone
Los Angeles — Movie nerds went nuts on Twitter upon hearing the news Tuesday that Disney was buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. Many were psyched about the prospect of three new "Star Wars" movies, starting with the tentatively titled "Episode 7" in 2015, while others were worried that the Disney empire would ruin the Evil Empire.
Either way, fans had fun thinking up mashups of these two cultural institutions, flooding Twitter feeds with the hashtag "DisneyStarWars." Among the most amusing mixes:
_ When You Wish Upon a Death Star.
_ Finding Greedo.
_ Song of the Sith.
_ Lando and the Tramp.
_ Snow White and the Seven Droids.
_ The Princess Leia Diaries.
_ Emperor Palpatine's New Groove.
_ The Wookiee.
_ Beauty and the Boba Fett.
_ Lilo & Sith.
_ The Fox and the Han Solo.
_ Droid Story.
_ Jabba the Pooh.
_ Bambi Wan Kenobi.
_ Chitty Chitty Death Star.
_ That's So Vader.
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What are your favorite Disney-Lucas mashups? Share them with AP Movie...
Either way, fans had fun thinking up mashups of these two cultural institutions, flooding Twitter feeds with the hashtag "DisneyStarWars." Among the most amusing mixes:
_ When You Wish Upon a Death Star.
_ Finding Greedo.
_ Song of the Sith.
_ Lando and the Tramp.
_ Snow White and the Seven Droids.
_ The Princess Leia Diaries.
_ Emperor Palpatine's New Groove.
_ The Wookiee.
_ Beauty and the Boba Fett.
_ Lilo & Sith.
_ The Fox and the Han Solo.
_ Droid Story.
_ Jabba the Pooh.
_ Bambi Wan Kenobi.
_ Chitty Chitty Death Star.
_ That's So Vader.
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What are your favorite Disney-Lucas mashups? Share them with AP Movie...
- 10/31/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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