As the star of a multi-billion dollar franchise, you’d think Daisy Ridley would have no trouble finding a job after filming the latest Star Wars trilogy. Surprisingly, she says she wasn’t swimming in job offers right after (and this was before Covid-19 put a halt on filming). In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly about her voice role in the time-loop video game Twelve Minutes, Ridley talked about her role as Rey in the Star Wars saga, and about how she wasn’t swimming in job offers right away. Roles like Ridley’s Rey are often career-defining jobs for actors. But it’s clear that Ridley also doesn’t want to get typecasted into only one type of role. She talks about it more in a virtual interview with the site. “Nothing was coming through,” the actress recalls of those first couple months after Rise of Skywalker hit theaters. “It was so sad to finish [Star Wars],” she says…
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The Most Profitable Star Wars Movies to Date
We have written a lot about Star Wars movies here on the site, especially since the new trilogy was announced, which caused a new surge in popularity for the franchise. The excitement for the new movies was higher than ever before. Old fans of the franchise were excited to see it coming back to the big screen, and it also created new fans in the younger generations who didn’t get to see the first movies back when they came out. In fact, the new trilogy brought Star Wars back into the mainstream for our generation and also opened the doors for new games, spin off movies, television shows like The Mandalorian and of course, lots and lots of merchandising. In fact, with how much we’re seeing The Child on merchandise and memes, you’d think he was the star of a hit Star Wars movie. He definitely gave a lot of…
Reappraising ‘The Rise Of Skywalker’
All the hype that came with the original cinema release of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ seems like it was a long time ago now. It wasn’t, of course – it’s only been six months – but the world has changed so much since then that it might as well have happened in a different lifetime. When you cast your mind back, though, you’ll remember that everyone had very strong opinions about the film, just as they did with ‘The Last Jedi.’ Some people loved it. A lot of people hated it. If we went back and watched it again now, free of all the hype and expectations, would our opinions of it change? The question is worth asking now, because now is the time to allow yourself a second viewing if you haven’t seen it for a while. On May 4th (the day that the world has happily adopted as…
A FINAL STAND – A Star Wars Fan Film
It’s that time again – fan fiction time! I have another Star Wars fan film I want to bring to your attention. This one is fairly new, just published back in April. A FINAL STAND – A STAR WARS FAN FILM – A Returned Nerd fan film After the BATTLE OF EXEGOL, there is one remaining XYSTON planet killer. It is to unite with two First Order Star Destroyers, the destroyers task has been to harvest supplies from the wreckage of the Supremacy Super Star Destroyer. With both the remaining planet killer and FIRST ORDER forces they can pose a great threat to planets. . . New Republic Headquarters, Coruscant tracks down transmissions about this meeting and Scrambles RED-, BLUE- and GOLD SQUADRON, being led by General Poe Dameron. Now Rushing to stop the planet killing STAR DESTROYER. . . . All this meanwhile REY is dealing with some “family”…
THE JEDI JAWA – A Star Wars Fan Film
“After a long day scavenging the desert, a young Jawa makes a grim discovery when returning home. When all is gone, revenge is the only option! This Star Wars fan film was made because my son Ralph really wanted to be a Jawa! Here’s a really fun little Star Wars short from ianbenjaminkenny about a Jawa who becomes a Jedi. I love it and I love that the child was involved! So cute. I actually think it makes for a very interesting story and I was disappointed it’s only about 3 minutes long. I want to know more about this little Jawa and his Jedi adventures! Check it out:
‘Star Wars’ Series From ‘Russian Doll’ Co-Creator Leslye Headland in the Works at Disney Plus
In an exclusive interview with Variety, we found out that Disney had something new in the works – a new Star Wars series for Disney Plus from the co-creator of “Russian Doll”, Leslye Headland. I, for one, was a HUGE fan of Russian Doll (Hello? Where’s our Season 2?) and I think this could be a good matchup for the new Star Wars series that is said to be female-centric. The details of the show are being kept secret (of course) but it’s said to take place in a different part of the Star Wars timeline from other projects. If anyone can do a female-centric piece well with strong, likable, relatable female characters, it will be Headland. In addition to her work on “Russian Doll”, she also has writing and directing credits in “Seven Deadly Plays”, “About Last Night”, “Sleeping with Other People”, and “Black Monday” to name a few….
Top 10 Ranking of the Villains in the Star Wars Universe
From the original trilogy to the recently concluded sequels, the Star Wars franchise is filled with memorable villains. Adorned by brutally minimalist outfits and armour, the bad guys enter with flair (often in a ship that’s flashier than a GClub game). Not all the Star Wars villains are created equal, though. Some are more sinister than others, so to celebrate the gloriousness that is the Star Wars universe, we’ve compiled the Top 10 rogue’s gallery of villains in the franchise. 10. Stormtroopers While they may not be the strongest or most accurate soldiers, stormtroopers are the most ubiquitous antagonists in the galaxy. Whether it’s combing the desert for our heroes or speeding through a dense jungle planet, they’re there to take a beating and make the heroes look good. 9. Greedo While he may only have seconds of screen time, Greedo played a big part in making Han Solo one…
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 4
Here we have a new chapter of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fan film, for your viewing pleasure. If you’re not familiar with this series, you need to go back and watch Chapters 1, 2 and 3 before you watch this one. And if you are all caught up, let’s move on to Chapter 4. See for yourself here: It’s all brought to us by DarthAngelus via YouTube. It’s created with iClone 7.7. If you enjoyed it, be sure to let him know so he’ll do more for us. Many of the commenters have said it’s better than Disney’s trilogy. Personally, I still liked Disney’s films but I did enjoy this. As far as fan films go, these are really good (and I have seen ALLLL kinds of Star Wars fan films. It’s a very well done series, with interesting story and characters that…
The Cancelled STAR WARS Episode 9 Animated
Want a little laugh in your day? This Animated Episode 9 just made my whole day. It’s a lot of fun and will give you the breakdown of what would have been for the canceled Duel of Fates. Before JJ Abrams came on board for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, Collin Trevorrow was slated to direct his own version, Duel Of The Fates. Unfortunately, that would never be. But, what would it have been like? Vastly different to the Episode 9 that we ended up with, it included no Emperor Palpatine, his Master Tor Vallum (using concepts from a cut character from the JJ version) more Rise Tico and General Leia, a double-sided lightsaber for Rey, Kylo Ren as the main protagonist and about the same amount of the Knights Of Ren we actually got. Here’s a great video from Mr Sunday Movies that will tell you all about…
Star Wars Fan film: Origins
If you want to see one of the best Star Wars fan films of our time, this is one to check out from Star Wars Origins Film on YouTube. It’s a fun, behind the scenes look at how it all started. This origin story has a very interesting concept you need to see to understand (it’s worth it!) and it’s honestly one of the most unique fan films I’ve seen so far. STAR WARS: ORIGINS takes a unique look at where it all began. A thrilling action-adventure, this film draws inspiration from both STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES to tell an epic story based on Earth during WWII. The film described as “the epic fan film that will change the game” comes from award-winning team and life-long STAR WARS fans; writer/director Phil Hawkins (@philmblog) and Executive Producer Gary Cowan of Velvet Film Production (@VelvetFilm). Filmed in the Sahara Desert, Morocco,…
STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC PUBLISHING CAMPAIGN Coming in 2020
Interesting news from StarWars.com this week: Later this year, Lucasfilm will launch an epic new era of Star Wars storytelling. Star Wars: The High Republic, which has previously been referred to as “Project Luminous”, will be set in an era when the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order are at their zenith, about 200 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. The timeline of this will not overlap any of the films and the series currently planned for production. This means the creators and partners will have a lot of room to tell these Star Wars stories with new, original characters. These publications will include adult and young adult novels, children’s books, and comics from a wide variety of publishers, including Disney Lucasfilm Press, IDW Publishing, Marvel and Del Rey. There will be something for everyone! “We are so excited to be opening up such a rich, fertile…
The Rise of Skywalker Trailer
Have you seen it yet? It’s here! The Rise of Skywalker trailer was released. You’ll be able to catch the fi;m in theaters on December 20th and tickets are on sale NOW. The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more as Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron’s journey continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle commences. Check it out here: So, this is it. The final trailer. It’s just over 2 minutes long, and boy does it pack a punch! If this doesn’t get you hyped for the movie, nothing will. After this, the saga will end. It’s bittersweet, exciting, and will make a wonderful Christmas gift for any Star Wars fan. Check it out, get your tickets and join us in the conclusion of the latest Star Wars trilogy.
Star Wars: Disney’s Original Release Plan
Ever since Disney went on the purchase spree, the world of superheroes and fantasy has changed. Star Wars has always enjoyed a big fan base. The upcoming release of the Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker will be the end of the Sequel Trilogy. It was to come out in May, but it will be out in December 2019. It seems you have to spend time playing Star war themed games or playing on the Best us online casinos for now. When Disney purchased the rights for Star Wars from Lucas films in 2012 they changed the original release plan. In this article, we are going to look at Disney’s Original release plans and how it evolved. Where did it all begin? George Lucas is best known as the original creator of the Star Wars franchise. However, in 2012, he got a lucrative deal of selling the film to…
New Star Wars Trilogy Could Be On the Way
It has been over a year since we found out a new Star Wars series was coming from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. Now we have news that leads us to believe it can be a trilogy. This comes from HBO network president Casey Bloys. If you’re wondering what comes next after Star Wars 9, this could be it! It’s also an opportunity for us to see something a bit different from the current trilogy timeline. We can see other parts of the Star Wars universe and this is fun and exciting for fans. So, there’s two new Star Wars trilogies on the way – and they’ll both look to cover new corners of the universe post-Star Wars 9. The original StarWars.com announcement outlined that “These new films will be separate from both the episodic Skywalker saga and the recently-announced trilogy being developed by Rian Johnson.” Are you…
Star Wars Episode IX – Release Date & More
December 2018 held a certain significance, I’m sure the same can be said for many people for many reasons, however, for fans of the Star Wars movie saga it became the first time in the past four years without a new Star Wars movie to enthuse about, see, and discuss. Initially scheduled for a May 24 release, the hotly anticipated Star Wars: Episode IX denotes the end of a trilogy; a new chapter which began with JJ Abrahams’ December 17, 2015 release of The Force Awakens, followed by Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (Not part of the trilogy), with Episode 8 – The Last Jedi having relayed the second part of the adventure on December 14, 2017, and the trilogy will now come to a close with the bumped back, more traditional Christmas release window of Episode IX on December 20, 2019. The news gives Star Wars fans something…
New Star Wars Swag
The trailers for the new Star Wars movie have created a frenzy of preparation for Star Wars fans. Advance ticket sales are at an all-time high and store shelves are being stocked with Star Wars-themed goodies in anticipation of the Solo: A Star Wars Story. So take a break from playing online pokies, open a new browser and check out all the online companies selling their Star Wars wares. WalMart, shopDisney, Amazon, Lego and others have launched a galaxy of games, toys, action figures and other products that are based on the soon-to-be-released film. Many of these items are already available for order. Check out some of the most inventive and imaginative of these new items. Lego Kessel Run Millennium Falcon One of the most central figures in the Star Wars series never said a single line. It’s the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo’s starship in the Star Wars which was described…
Star Wars – Know the Unknown Facts
Hollywood’s excellent Star Wars movie series is the most iconic space epic genre for more than two decades. Winning the hearts of millions of fans all over the world, Star Wars has set many records not only in the box office collections but also in the retail merchandise products as well. Right from a Star War character toys to your favourite star war characters T-shirts or stationeries, they yield profitable revenue from these consumer products as well. According to statista.com, the global box office revenue of the Star Wars movies as on July 2018 is 340 million U.S dollars. This article is for the Star Wars hard-core fans that are regularly following up with the Star-War movie series. The ghostly version of Obi-Wan played by Alec initially refused the movie offer. Sir Alec initially had some frictions with the Star Wars production team because he did not want to get…
The Guide to Star Wars Porn Parodies
As with any cultural phenomenon, Star Wars has porn parodies. A lot of them. Turns out that there is something ridiculously kinky about watching some aliens ‘go at it’ on camera. But, alas, we are not ones to judge. While it is impossible for us to go over every single Star Wars porn parody that has ever popped up over the years, we do have a few ‘favourites’. Star Babe This is actually a unique porn film. Apparently, it realized that Star Wars would be a cultural success and was launched the same year. However, it does not follow the same plot as the movie. You do get introduced to Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper, who of course end up using the ‘force’ on a hot babe. Wookies also make an appearance. Sex Wars Now we are getting more into the ‘actual’ Star Wars territory with this 1986 porn parody….
The Latest Star Wars Fan Films To Hit The Scene
After the successful reboot of the Star Wars franchise, and with the dizzying profits made by The Last Jedi, a new surge of fan films are now hitting the open public, and there are some truly remarkable ones worth checking out. These include both live action and CGI-based, and almost all of the latest fan films on the market are centred around the Stormtroopers, taking a deeper, more personal look at their missions and their allegiances. Keep in mind that many of these fan films don’t follow the official film canon, and instead choose to use the unofficial canon as inspiration, which has deviated greatly since the rebooted series made its debut. The recent surge in Star Wars-related entertainment has seen a number of markets give rise to entirely new brands and franchises based off of the world’s favourite space opera. From video games, clothing, and even casino games, such…
Lando is Back! Episode IX Begins Filming Soon
Who’s ready for some more Star Wars? The hype is still real when it comes to the new Start Wars films and Lucasfilm has just announced the cast for Episode IX. There will be returning and new cast members for the final installment of the Skywalker saga. They begin filming at Pinewood Studios in London on August 1, 2018 for the film that is set to release in December of 2019. In a press release on StarWars.com, they said: “Returning cast members include Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, and Billie Lourd. Joining the cast of Episode IX are Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, and Keri Russell, who will be joined by veteran Star Wars actors Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, and Billy Dee Williams, who will reprise his role as Lando Calrissian. The role of Leia Organa will once again be played…
One day I’ll become… (Star Wars fan film)
You know how we love our fan films here. Here’s a little golden nugget that is absolutely worth your time to watch. It clocks in at just under 12 minutes, but they have absolutely done a lot with the time they have here. They say that they had no budget for this and it’s honestly amazing what they’ve created from so little. True talent is displayed here and I hope we’ll be able to see more films from him because it’s fantastic. For a fan film, it’s truly impressive. The quality is there, the story, and the visual effects are also amazing. It could easily be a tie-in or trailer to a professional Star Wars film. From Roman Gregorička: “This is a short fan film, our tribute to the Star Wars saga.It was made only with delight, enthusiasm and a zero budget.” See for yourself here: “It has always been my dream…
The Samurai Mandalorian – A Star Wars Fan-Film
Here we go with another awesome Star Wars fan film. This one has a samurai so I was intrigued from the start. It’s short, has live actors, great costumes, and an interesting story. It clocks in under four minutes long so you’re not going to need to block out a lot of your day to give it a quick watch. It has great music, too, and they are in the very, very beautiful castle Schauenburg in Dossenheim, Germany. I would personally love to be able to see this castle and location for myself. There’s an epic lightsaber battle, some beautiful shots of the sun setting and the scenery, mixed in with a great Samurai story as well. So go ahead and give it a few minutes and watch for yourself. Be sure to leave them a comment if you really liked it and maybe they’ll get around to making more for…
Solo Movie Advance Ticket Sales Higher than Black Panther
The Black Panther movie broke records right and left as the most popular superhero movie ever. Now Solo: A Star Wars Story is threatening to break some records of its own. It looks like the chances of this stand-alone adventure story being a success are good. This movie covers the story of Han Solo and we meet Chewie and see how he becomes a co-pilot and more. It’s an origins story, hopefully, done right. Tickets for Solo: A Star Wars Story went on sale Thursday night and the first 24 hours of presales have already doubled Marvel’s megahit Black Panther, according to Fandango. It does not beat Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War, which remains the fastest-selling film of the year in these early metrics. This is likely good news for Disney, since the Solo movie has had a bit of a troubled production. They had to deal with replacement directors, extensive reshoots, and some poor public perception. It seems that’s all water…
STAR WARS – Touch of the Past (Fan-Film)
You know how I feel about the fan films. We regularly scour YouTube and the rest of the internet searching for awesome Star Wars fan films. Sometimes we find great ones, like diamonds in the rough. Sometimes we find silly ones. Sometimes we find videos so bad they’re good. Whatever category they fall in, I love them. They’re like a guilty little pleasure and it’s my pleasure to also be able to share them with you. With that in mind, here’s the latest. Here we have another fan film from m3mr0ck. It’s called “Touch of the Past” and in this short that’s just over 3 minutes long, we get a brief but intriguing story. I’m honestly super pumped for part two and I hope they end up making another. This film has some great special effects and an interesting plot. There’s drama. There’s lightsabers. There’s great music. It has all the…