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Star Wars: Force Friday Action Figure Hints that Kylo Ren is a Man With a Mission in 'The Last Jedi'
What exactly is Kylo Ren's role in The Last Jedi? The first film in the Sequel Trilogy ended with Kylo Ren fleeing in disgrace, defeated by Rey. Until now, all we'd known for certain was that actor Adam Driver had declared his plot would be "hopefully unexpected." Naturally, this left Star Wars fans convinced that we should be expecting a plot twist revolving around his character.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Power of the First Order Revealed: Our First Glimpse of Snoke's Mega-Class Star Destroyer in 'The Last Jedi'!
Supreme Leader Snoke remains one of the most intriguing mysteries of Star Wars. By all accounts, Rian Johnson's The Last Jedi won't answer all of our questions — but it will give us a chance to see Snoke in action, and will introduce us to Snoke's incredible mobile base.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
How Did Luke Get to His Island? A Topps Card Just Revealed it — And Blew a Rey Fan-Theory Out of the Water
Force Friday is in full swing, when all of the new Star Wars merchandise hits shelves, and fans are looking for anything that may drop hints for The Last Jedi. Although director Rian Johnson has insisted merchandise isn't going to contain any major spoilers, we're not so convinced — nobody seemed to have checked the trading card company Topps. Their card breakdowns actually seem to have given us a chronological run-through of the film's entire plot!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Life & Times Of Obi-Wan Kenobi: Which Story Lines Could A Solo Movie Explore?
Star Wars fans all over the galaxy have sensed a great disturbance in the Force — the delightful news that Lucasfilm is in talks to produce an Obi-Wan Kenobi film! Ewan McGregor has been campaigning to return to the Galaxy Far, Far Away for a long time, and it looks as though he's finally going to have his chance. But what stories could be told? Let's explore the life and times of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and see what Lucasfilm could do...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: Force Friday Action Figure Hints at the Awesome Power of Supreme Leader Snoke
September 1st is officially Force Friday, the day Lucasfilm floods the market with the most desirable new action figures and LEGO sets imaginable. You're talking a wealth of Star Wars content — including a whole lot of merchandise related to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Fans are scouring through the announcements, looking for hints at just what may be in store in December's most hotly-anticipated blockbuster.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The ‘Star Wars: Forces of Destiny’ Trailer Highlights the Badass Ladies of the Star Wars Galaxy
Announced at Star Wars Celebration 2017, Star Wars: Forces of Destiny is a unique project that shines a light on the franchise's top female leads. Now, in a thrilling trailer, Lucasfilm has just given us a taste of what to expect. Even better, they've also finally given us a release date!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Obi-Wan Kenobi Spinoff's Working Title Revealed — And It's A Major Hint At The Film's Place In Star Wars History
There have long been rumors of an Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff, but finally Lucasfilm look set to work on that intriguing premise. Only a few days ago, we learned the studio is in early discussions with Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Crown) to produce the film, and fans immediately began to clamor for Ewan McGregor's return to the role.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Beyond 'Rogue One': How the Story of Jyn Erso & Saw Gererra Changed in the Wider Star Wars Universe
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was like no other Star Wars movie we've ever seen. Gareth Edwards's remarkable film was the first ever Star Wars spinoff movie, and a war film that actually dared to kill its heroes. But Star Wars is more than just a series of blockbuster movies; the wider Star Wars universe incorporates a range of animated series, comics, novels, and games. So what impact has Rogue One had on this wider universe?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
George Lucas Still Advises Lucasfilm On 'Star Wars' Movies, But We'll Never Know Which Ideas Are His
Back in 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm over to Disney and Star Wars would never be the same again. Under Kathleen Kennedy's leadership, Star Wars has been restored to its rightful place as one of the world's most popular blockbuster franchises, launching both the Sequel Trilogy and a promising range of spin-off movies. George Lucas may have retired from running our beloved Galaxy Far, Far Away, but that doesn't mean he has no creative input...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Alden Shot First: New Rumors Reveal Behind-The-Scenes Han Solo Drama That Led To A New Director
Just two days ago, Star Wars fans were shaken to learn that directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were parting ways with Lucasfilm. With production on the still-as-yet-untitled #HanSolo spinoff almost complete, the much-loved duo were flying off into the sunset. We've since learned that Ron Howard (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13) is taking over.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
How 'Star Wars: Rebels' Almost Introduced Us To Starkiller, The Hero Of 'The Force Unleashed'
Star Wars: Rebels has always delighted long-term Star Wars fans. Under the leadership of showrunner Dave Filoni, the show has liberally lifted many beloved characters from the old Expanded Universe. The best example is surely that of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the Chiss villain created by Timothy Zahn back in 1991 who played a major role in Season 3.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
A Star Wars Tie-In May Have Finally Revealed Who 'The Last Jedi' Actually Is
Who is the titular 'Last Jedi?' And is the word plural, referring to both Luke and Rey, or singular? Fans may finally have the answer now and it's all thanks to the latest Star Wars: Look & Find book. Two pages in particular are of interest here, dedicated to the new Star Wars location Ahch-To.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism