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Star Wars Universe

The ultimate collection of movies, books, series, reviews, and more from the galaxy far, far away. May the Force be with you.

'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' Returns to the Vietnam War Roots of the Star Wars Franchise
The best films, comics and TV series have always had a political edge to them — yet often, that political aspect becomes forgotten, lost in the mists of time. That's the case with Star Wars; the franchise was actually influenced dramatically by the Vietnam War. But Rogue One: A Star Wars Story returns us to that surprising, if often-forgotten, theme!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'The Last Jedi': Holding My Breath
I realize that when Star Wars: The Force Awakens bowed two years ago at around Christmas time, it was essentially a retelling of 1977's Star Wars, but with an updated storyline and a new cast. I know that, but I fell in love with this new series of Star Wars films and almost since the last frame of The Force Awakens, I've been eagerly anticipating the soft open of The Last Jedi, the next installment of this current trilogy, on December 14.
By Christina St-Jean8 years ago in Futurism
Hmmm, Copyright Issues We Have: Where Have You Seen 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Before?
It was fanboy overload as Lucasfilm finally announced the long-awaited title for the eighth Star Wars film. "OMG they called Luke the last Jedi in the crawl for Episode VII, mind blown." Whether planned or not, the ominous title for #RianJohnson's upcoming #StarWars film seemingly spells doom for someone in the dwindling Jedi population. Cue internet trawling to decipher what on Earth the title could mean: Does it signal the demise of #LukeSkywalker, the training of Rey, or even the return of Yoda? The Last Jedi will keep us guessing right up until December 15.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Futurism
Does 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Signal the End of Jedi and Sith as We Know It?
With the episode title of Star Wars VIII finally revealed, the internet has been abuzz with speculation about the significance of the title The Last Jedi. It’s kind of confusing since the entire original trilogy is essentially about Luke being the last Jedi. If you want to get especially anal, you could argue that Obi Wan and Yoda were the last Jedi in the original trilogy until they transferred that title on to Luke. The most obvious thing is that the last Jedi in Episode VIII is referring to Luke who set himself into self-imposed exile after Kylo Ren slaughtered his new Jedi in the academy. Presumably, he’s going to try and train Rey who will take on the titular mantel of The Last Jedi. But wait just for a second there. What if we were to propose a far more radical significance behind the title of the Last Jedi? What if it’s in reference to the extinction of the entire Jedi order and Sith orders?
By Isaac Shapiro8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars, Too Much of a Good Thing?
Back in 2010, I remember my 15 year old self angry at Disney purchasing the Star Wars franchise and saying that they were going to continue the series. I remember thinking, "Oh come on they wrapped it up nicely just let it be."
By John Stinson8 years ago in Futurism
May The Force Be With Marvel: Marvel Announce POE DAMERON Star Wars Tie-In!
A long time ago, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away... It is a time of joy and excitement for comic book readers, as for a year #Marvel Comics have been publishing adventures set during and between the epic #StarWars movies. For Marvel, Star Wars has been a critical and sales success, leaping straight into the top sellers and ending the year with a climactic crossover.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: Don't Count on That Boxed Set Just Yet...
We all know how it works; the next movie in the series is released, and so you get a boxed set containing all the movies to date! You can understand the temptation to do that boxed set for Star Wars, too; imagine a gorgeous boxed set, with a raft of Special Features, containing Episodes I through to VII!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Revan Vs. Luke Skywalker: How Do The Two Star Wars Protagonist Compare?
If you have never had the chance to play not only one of the better games to come out of the first generation of Xbox, but the best Star Wars game to ever be released, then I feel terribly sorry for you. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a role-playing game that takes place in the Star Wars universe 4,000 years before the events of the original trilogy. It was canon up until Disney's gained the rights to Star Wars and have renounced all previously canonical stories.
By Tyler S. Callaway8 years ago in Futurism
Over 15 New Images from the Set of 'Star Wars Episode 8'
Star Wars Episode 8, the untitled sequel to J.J. Abram's Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens, is currently filming in Ireland. Star Wars Episode 8, will be directed by Rian Johnson, this time around; with Abrams departure from the franchise after helming Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens. Episode 8, now has added multiple alien roles to the focal point of Star Wars Episode 8, indicated by the images embedded below. There's also an image that details a scene wherein the alien diplomats seen in the photos, are in fear of a Force-wielding individual, capable of ripping a land-speeder in half. We don't see any familiar faces on the set alongside them, but we can imagine that some Force-wielder will be in the near vicinity, capable of causing the destruction from afar. Not much is known of Star Wars Episode 8, in terms of confirmed information. The only aspect of the film which has been confirmed, is that Rian Johnson is directing. We just have to wait for the first promotional footage for the film to give us any details about the new entry in the Star Wars franchise. For now, there's a huge compilation of images from the set of Star Wars Episode 8, we can dive into. And speculate how these images will fit into the film. One thing is certain, there's at least one Force-wielder on the set within the images provided below. Accounting for the exploding land-speeder with no physical cause for the explosion, as well as the linear cut down the vehicle makes the situation appear to have a Force-wielder causing the damage to the land-speeder. The images of the set of Star Wars Episode 8 are embedded below, enjoy.
By Allie Z.8 years ago in Futurism
Let's Talk About Star Wars
Okay so there are many things we can talk about in Star Wars, the Force being the prime candidate. We all heard about it from many important figures. That the Force is what gives people their power that it is an energy that surrounds, binds and penetrates everything. That through hard work, training and dedication one can master the Force and become powerful. There are different paths to power, through the Dark side, the Light side and the neutral. Now through the Dark side and the Light side they follow their doctrines and code.
By Benjamin Martin8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars' Top 6 Snoke Identity Theories
Which ones do you believe? 6. Snoke is Gallius Rax The first Aftermath novel is centered around a group of Imperial leaders who meet on Akiva directly after the destruction of the second Death Star. The group was betrayed by Admiral Sloane, one of their own. Sloane was working for an informant known as “The Operator” whose aim was to destroy the old Empire so he could build “an Empire worthy of the galaxy it will rule.” The Operator was revealed to be Gallius Rax, a fleet commander who with a bold vision for a better Empire. Rax controls people from behind the scenes to accomplish his goals, setting him up perfectly to lead the First Order, the new Empire as Snoke.
By Ziro Films8 years ago in Futurism
Battle of Endor 359
It's the argument that never ends but in all fairness, it is a good one: Star Trek vs Star Wars, something almost guaranteed to divide your friendships, end marriages, force choices between the Dark Side and the Prime Directive.
By Simon Mcbride8 years ago in Futurism