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The Star Wars Holiday Special is widely regarded as one of the worst pieces of television ever produced, and while it hasn’t seen the light of day since it aired, a new documentary is going to give audiences a taste of what went into the disastrous variety show. A Disturbance in the Force is the […]

In a development that has shocked the gaming community, the much-anticipated remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR) is officially no longer in development at any studio. This news comes after a prolonged period of uncertainty and speculation about the project’s future. The remake of Knights of the Old Republic, a beloved […]

A remake of the iconic Star Wars game, Knights of the Old Republic game got a sad update. Knights of the Old Republic DOA?  Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb spoke about the Star Wars remake during his Game Mess Mornings show. “I just want to clear it up, this game is not being worked on right […]

Director Taika Waititi is still mum about his Star Wars movie, but he said there’s a joke in there that might raise fans’ hackles, Variety reported. When he was asked if his take on the massively popular franchise would still be the Star Wars fans know and love, Waititi said, “It will be … dramatic […]

Ke Huy Quan (Loki, Everything Everywhere All at One) wants to join the galaxy far, far away. The Oscar winner has acted in other Lucasfilm roles including one in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. A “shameless” request Speaking to Collider about his role in Loki Season 2, Quan connected the Lucasfilm family. “I […]

In the ever-expanding galaxy of Star Wars, Disney+ has become a new frontier for the franchise, providing fans with a slew of captivating TV series set in various corners of this beloved universe. Moving beyond the Skywalker Saga, these shows delve into uncharted territories, exploring different timelines, characters, and themes. As Star Wars enthusiasts embark […]

There aren’t many franchises with the ability to entertain and consume fans as much as Star Wars. Sure, there’s Harry Potter, Scream, and even the MCU, but none stack up to galactic series. Even the talent involved in the films has been stellar. The likes of Samuel Jackson, Natalie Portman, Donald Glover, Harrison Ford, and […]

Kevin Feige was set to helm a Star Wars movie. That doesn’t appear to be the case anymore. The dark side  In 2019, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Feige was developing a Star Wars movie. Since that report, little has been said about the project coming from the head of the MCU. Speaking to Entertainment […]

Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy name-dropped Star Wars when talking about inspirations for his MCU film. Return of the Deadpool Writing for Esquire, Levy revealed that he used Star Wars as a reference point for his team. “For one key scene in the movie (Deadpool 3), I said to my stunt and action team, ‘Guys, […]

Rumors abound that Daisy Ridley is returning to the Star Wars universe and lead the first film since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker will be called A New Beginning, Star Wars News Net reported. The film, which may or may not be called A New Beginning, will be written by Steven Knight and directed by […]

In a resurfaced interview, Guillermo del Toro spoke about his scrapped Star Wars movie. The movie would’ve revolved around the Jabba the Hutt character and has been compared, tonally, to Al Pacino and Brian De Palma’s Scarface. “Say hello to my little friend!” Speaking to Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast in 2015, […]

Star Wars lightsabers are, in the words of Obi-Wan Kenobi, “an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.” They were the primary weapons of the Jedi and Sith, and other Force-sensitive individuals. The lightsaber reflects the wielder’s character. That’s because in most cases, the wielder creates their lightsabers – from choosing the kyber crystal that […]

When it comes to Star Wars, it’s not just about the trilogies anymore. This lightsaber-filled universe has sprawled out into various forms of media, with two continuities (canon and Legends) dishing out a galaxy of characters and stories. While we’ve seen impressive storylines from ‘The Mandalorian,’ ‘Ahsoka’ and ‘Rogue One,’ it’s the Skywalker Saga that’s […]

Star Wars has given us some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history, and few are as memorable as the lightsaber duels that have graced the screen throughout the franchise’s storied history. These battles are not just about dazzling visual effects and choreography but also about the emotional weight and narrative depth they bring […]

Star Wars is undoubtedly one of the most loved movie franchises in the world. Some even argue (outside of the sequels) that it is the greatest movie franchise ever. Star Wars games, on the other hand, have been good, but not great like the movies and a few of the franchise’s shows. Star Wars: Jedi […]

While Ben Solo/Kylo Ren died at the end of The Rise of Skywalker, who’s to say Adam Driver won’t return to Star Wars? Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy had a cheeky response when asked about a potential Kylo Ren spin-off film. Pre-Sith Kylo Ren movie? Speaking to Variety, Levy was asked about his Star Wars […]

Ahsoka Tano has become one of the most popular and prolific characters in the Star Wars universe, growing from Anakin Skywalker’s snippy padawan to an strong and experienced Jedi. It does mean, though, she is present across multiple Star Wars era between her first appearance during The Clone Wars all the way up to her […]

Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman: The Secret Service) recently spoke about various Hollywood franchises. When it came to Star Wars, the filmmaker had a strong opinion regarding the George Lucas-created franchise. The state of franchises, according to Vaughn Speaking to Josh Horowitz for the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Vaughn claimed that “the financing and the commerce has […]

If you’ve seen the original and prequel Star Wars trilogies, you may have noticed that the character Ahsoka Tano was never mentioned even as a reference. This is because she had not been created as a character at that time. In the more recent trilogy, very few people were aware of her existence. That’s because […]

The upcoming Disney+ series, Percy Jackson and The Olympians, has gotten an eye-opening Star Wars comparison for its budget. The reported budget In Variety’s new cover story, it was revealed that each episode of Percy Jackson and The Olympians costs between $12-$15 million per episode. That’s on-par with another Disney+ series, The Mandalorian. The first […]

Star Wars The Clone Wars is coming to Minecraft. Yes, that’s a true statement. Minecraft Live saw several exciting new announcements this past week, but this one tops them all. It’s an incredibly exciting announcement, both for the Minecraft and Star Wars fanbase. The trailer is action-packed, filled with cameos and fan favorites throughout its […]

The Star Wars franchise is one of the most valuable entertainment properties in the world, and one family is getting a taste of that value after auctioning off a model from the very first film thought to be lost since the late 70s. The model, in question, was described as the “hero” prop X-Wing used […]

The appearance of Anakin Skywalker during the events of the Ahsoka series got viewers talking as they got to see the master and apprentice’s relationship jump from animation to live-action for the first time. There were some, though, who were wondering if the Chosen One had actually appeared to his former apprentice or if he […]

Turns out a Get Out and Star Wars star nearly landed the role of Eggsy in the Kingsman series. The role ultimately went to Taron Egerton (Rocketman), but the other two possibilities are interesting. During an appearance at the New York City Comic Con (per Collider), Matthew Vaughn, director of the Kingsman series, revealed that […]

A new featurette sees Hayden Christensen spill all on his Star Wars return in Ahsoka. He called the whole experience “special.” “When I read the scripts for the first time, I was just blown away,” Christensen said of the Ahsoka scripts in a new video posted to Star Wars’ social media pages. “When I got […]

In fact, it doesn’t redeem him at all. Sure, we see glimpses of what he was like as Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight and Master to Ahsoka Tano’s apprentice. However, Ahsoka’s fondness for him does not erase the atrocities he has committed. Let’s not forget that he slaughtered the younglings in the Jedi Temple at Coruscant, […]

The Ahsoka series finale was a conflicting one, to say the least. The Star Wars fandom has had mixed reactions, with some being happy that Grand Admiral Thrawn “won”, while others are upset that Ahsoka was left stranded in another galaxy. Now that just over a week has passed, let’s analyze just exactly what the […]

George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, will be appearing in a new documentary about Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis. Mike Figgis is making a documentary about Coppola’s Megalopolis film, which has had a long road to release. Coppola self-financed the film, which is yet to find a distribution home. A “great” interview In an Instagram post, […]

Dune cinematographer Greig Fraser opens up about one of his favorite shots he’s ever had involving Krennic meeting with Darth Vader during the shooting of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. The Star Wars universe has a ton of epic scenes throughout the films, but one in particular was a fave for Oscar-winning Dune cinematographer […]

Multiple Star Wars films have been scrapped since Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, and director Guillermo del Toro has shared new details about one of those scrapped projects he was set to direct. While speaking with Collider about his current and upcoming films, the conversation eventually steered to the standalone Star Wars film he was […]

Star Wars and Disney+ lost a member of its team behind the camera as the Emmy-nominated costume designer Shawna Trpcic, who helped bring Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau’s section of the Star Wars universe to life, has tragically passed away. Shawna Trpcic’s daughter Sarah told the Hollywood Reporter her mother passed on Friday, October 6th, […]

Star Wars’ Ahsoka season 1 finale had fans anticipating a major cliffhanger. For a short recap, we see Ahsoka and Sabine finding themselves on Peridea with the Noti, feeling cautiously optimistic about their future. However, their optimism is tempered by the knowledge that Grand Admiral Thrawn poses a significant threat. Now, it’s known that Thrawn’s […]

A second season of Ahsoka could be incoming, per a new report. The Star Wars Disney+ series just premiered its season finale. Deadline is reporting that a second season of Ahsoka is “more of a reality in the conversation.” However, “nothing is locked yet.” Dave Filoni, who created the character of Ahsoka for the animated […]

The definitive online dictionary, Merriam-Webster, just added 690 new words for September 2023 and many of the new entries hail from the worlds of entertainment and sports. It’s fitting that the company made the announcement in Springfield, Massachusetts, because in the very first line of their press release they offer the tongue-in-cheek rejoinder that “today […]

Dave Filoni, writer of the Ahsoka series, brought Lars Mikkelsen back as Thrawn in his live-action series. He previously voiced the character in Star Wars Rebels. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Filoni dished on bringing back Mikkelsen. He called the decision to cast Mikkelsen in the first place “a very big challenge.” Though he claims that […]

The debut of Ahsoka has been huge for Disney+. It was so successful that it only trails one other Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Hollywood Reporter reported that Ahsoka logged 829 minutes viewed during its first week from August 21-27. The first two episodes ran for 100 minutes, which means about 8.29 million complete […]

Hours after David Goyer revealed a Star Wars script he wrote for Guillermo del Toro, the Shape of Water director chimed in. In an X post, del Toro revealed that the Star Wars film was about Jabba the Hutt. “True,” he confirmed. “Can’t say much. Maybe two letters ‘J’ and ‘BB’ is that three letters?” […]

Foundation producer, director, and showrunner, David Goyer, revealed a scrapped Star Wars film directed by Guillermo del Toro. Speaking on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Goyer was asked about other sci-fi IPs he’d like to work on. He claimed that “dabbling in Star Wars would have been fun for me.” He then revealed that he […]

Right after rumors that Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film had been scrapped, it turns out that may not be the case. One Take News is reporting that Waititi’s Star Wars film isn’t scrapped after all. It appears that Waititi’s comments when presenting an award to Shawn Levy about being unable to finish a Star Wars […]