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The Next Star Wars Novel, 'Thrawn,' Promises to Transform the Canon — And Hints at the Mystery of Anakin Skywalker
On April 11th, Lucasfilm is releasing perhaps the most exciting Star Wars novel of them all: Thrawn. Created by legendary Star Wars author Timothy Zahn back in 1991, Thrawn is a legendary figure in the old Expanded Universe, and he's already made his presence felt in Star Wars: Rebels. But the novel Thrawn promises to chart his journey through Imperial ranks, and — most thrillingly of all — it's penned by his creator, Zahn himself. Lucasfilm has given a brief excerpt to USAToday, and already this book promises to transform the new Star Wars canon...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Never Meet Your Heroes': Why Rey's In For A Shock When She Meets Luke Skywalker
Star Wars Celebration is in full swing, and the highlight was the much-anticipated panel for The Last Jedi. Of course, everybody was watching with the eager hope of spoilers slipping, but — as BB8 reminded us — there are Non-Disclosure Agreements in play.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'The Last Jedi' Returns To A Prequel Concept - The Balance Of The Force!
"Light. Darkness. A balance." The Star Wars Saga has focused on the great tides of history; the champions of the Light Side who stand against the relentless flood-like advance of the Dark Side. In the Prequel Trilogy, George Lucas introduced the idea that Light and Dark need to be held in a mystical balance. Now, with these four words, the trailer for The Last Jedi teases that we're about to dive head-first into this intriguing concept!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Samuel L. Jackson Still Wants To Return To The 'Star Wars' Universe As Mace Windu - Could It Ever Happen?
One of the most iconic characters in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Mace Windu is a badass Jedi Master like no other. In part, of course, that's because he's played by none other than Samuel L. Jackson - and Jackson is to badass what Spider-Man is to bad quips. Of course, poor Mace Windu came to a sad end in Revenge of the Sith, betrayed by Anakin Skywalker and blasted off into the Coruscant night-sky by Palpatine's wrath.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
From Novels to Comics, Don't Miss the Official 'Journey to the Last Jedi'!
Good news, Star Wars fans! The trailer for The Last Jedi has left us with more questions than answers, just as all the best trailers do, but Lucasfilm is ready to give you those answers! When The Force Awakens was released in 2015, Lucasfilm built up to that cinematic event with a range of tie-in novels and comics under the banner 'Journey To The Force Awakens.' Now, Lucasfilm, Del Rey, and Marvel have announced that they're revisiting that approach. Get ready for the 'Journey To The Last Jedi'!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
A Tale Of Two Thrawns: How Has Grand Admiral Thrawn Been Adapted In 'Star Wars: Rebels' And Lucasfilm's Latest Novel?
The legendary writer Timothy Zahn has returned to Star Wars to breathe new life into one of his most beloved characters! Last year saw Grand Admiral Thrawn return to the new canon of Star Wars in Star Wars: Rebels, and since then, we've seen him prove to be a ruthless and terrifying threat. Now, in his eagerly-anticipated return to the franchise, Timothy Zahn has stripped away the secrets and revealed the origin of Thrawn. Who is this powerful warrior? Why does he serve the Empire? And how will he shape the future of the Star Wars franchise?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Did the Journal of the Whills Appear in the Trailer for the Last Jedi?
The trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi has done what few trailers achieve: it's left us with more questions than answers. Why does Luke believe the Jedi need to "end"? Why is Rey experiencing visions of the Galaxy's past? Why has this film reintroduced the Prequel-Era concept of "balance"? And... just what are those books?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi' And Episode IX Set To Revisit These 3 Classic Star Wars Locations
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story may have proved that spin-off Star Wars movies can be blockbuster hits, but fans are still eager for the continuation of the Skywalker Saga. As we draw ever-nearer to Star Wars Celebration, we're getting whispers and hints of what's to come.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi' — What Does the Red Logo Mean?
So now we know. Star Wars Episode VIII finally has a name; The Last Jedi. It's an ominous title, one filled with foreboding, promising a film centered upon Luke Skywalker and Rey. We don't yet know whether or not the title refers to Jedi in the singular or the plural, but there's one thing that's really caught the eyes of Star Wars fans. The title is red.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Here's Why Darth Maul Had To Die In 'Star Wars: Rebels' — Does It Mean Kanan And Ezra Must Die Too?
Darth Maul's story is finally over. Introduced in George Lucas's The Phantom Menace back in 1999, the character became more popular than could Lucas ever have imagined. It didn't take too long for him to be resurrected in the animated Clone Wars series, and Maul's story has continued in the animated shows ever since. Now, finally, Star Wars: Rebels has brought that story to an end. It's given us a final, epic duel between Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi, one that ends with a single brutal swordstroke. But why did Lucasfilm choose to end Maul's story this way?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Emperor's Hand: Is Mara Jade Coming To 'Star Wars: Rebels' And 'The Last Jedi'?
For several years now, the Star Wars saga has been continuing in the animated Star Wars: Rebels series — and, as the character of Saw Gerrera has proved, Lucasfilm has carefully integrated that series into the main Star Wars story.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Rebels' Showrunner Explains 'Knights Of The Old Republic Reference': Will Revan Appear In The 'Star Wars' Movies?
The Star Wars franchise is going from strength to strength, and Star Wars: Rebels is at the heart of it! Season 3 has tied in dramatically with Rogue One, introduced us to Grand Admiral Thrawn, and teased the Emperor's Hand. But perhaps most excitingly of all, it's also brought the much-loved Knights of the Old Republic games back into the Star Wars canon!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism