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Marvel’s Darth Vader Will End In August

Some disappointing news this morning for comic fans. IGN broke the news that writer Kieron Gillen plans to end the Darth Vader series after the 25th issue, which is currently set for publication sometime in August.  Vader has been a solid addition to … Read More

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Exclusive: J.W. Rinzler on the Status of “The Making of The Force Awakens”, and George Lucas’ Vision For The Skywalker Saga

Yesterday, author J.W. Rinzler, author of The Making of Star Wars;The Making of The Empire Strikes Back; The Making of Return of the Jedi; and The Making of Revenge of … Read More

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“The Cantina Cast” #130 LIVE on YouTube!

The guys get back to normalcy as they go over Star Wars news from the comfort of their own home. The main topic is compassion vs. passion and how it affects characters such as Anakin/Vader.

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Episode 33 MakingStarWars.net’s “Rebel Grrrl”!

After a short break, “Rebel Grrrl” is back with Episode 33! In this show Amanda and Tracy discuss:

Star Wars Celebration announcements
Star Wars gaming news
A possible Episode VIII scene (SPOILERS!)
Claudia Gray’s Star Wars: Bloodline
Plus listener questions!

Thanks for listening and if you like our show please … Read More

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John Boyega on the darker yet bigger tone of Star Wars: Episode VIII.

Variety caught up with John Boyega at Cannes and be briefly discussed the new Star Wars. Boyega talked about the general tone and feel of Star Wars: Episode VIII and Finn and Rey. Up front he clarifies that Finn and … Read More

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Funko Star Wars Smuggler’s Bounty May Box Predictions!

It’s almost that time again!  The deadline to sign up for Funko’s Smuggler’s Bounty Star Wars subscription box is THIS SUNDAY, MAY 15TH!  In the immortal words of Randy Lo Gudice, “don’t be a Jabroni”… sign up for Smuggler’s Bounty!
The theme … Read More

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Filming at Malin Head is about to begin on Star Wars: Episode VIII. Actors and photos!

The big news of the day is that Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, and Mark Hamill all landed at Belfast International together. The logical assumption would be to think all three will have scenes together … Read More

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Collider Jedi Council

Topics from today’s Jedi Council include Steven Spielberg talking about how he discovered Young Han Solo actor Alden Ehrenreich. Also, the news that Tom Hardy will be making a cameo in Star Wars Episode VIII; the announcement of Gareth Edwards and Kathleen Kennedy coming to … Read More

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Photos: Star Wars Episode VIII Cast Arrive at Belfast, Northern Ireland!

It’s happening!!! Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and director Rian Johnson have just arrived at the Belfast airport in Northern Ireland. Check out the first photos with them…     From UTV.ie (via Terence Mulvey): On … Read More

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UPDATE! Oscar Isaac Briefly Talks Star Wars: Episode VIII and the New Cast Additions

Actor Oscar Isaac offers a few tidbits about his work on the currently untitled Star Wars: Episode VIII and the differences in Directors. Read on for more…   Star Wars fans all over the world are … Read More

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The Search for Nien Nunb for Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The official Star Wars site has an excellent two part article up this week detailing one voice over actor’s quest to find the original voice of Nien Nunb during production of The Force Awakens.   The piece … Read More

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Phil Tippett’s HoloGrid: Monster Battle Game Closer to Becoming a Reality. Now You Can Help Too.

VFX legend Phil Tippett and Happy Giant has announced the launch of a Kickstarter fundraising campaign for the game HoloGrid: Monster Battle. The all-new hybrid board/CCG/digital gaming experience is inspired by the Holochess … Read More

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New Star Wars: Episode VIII Filming Location in Ireland Revealed? Flight Restrictions Already in Place!

  A flight restriction plan is already underway in some areas in Ireland where Star Wars: Episode VIII will be filmed in the following weeks. This is a normal procedure and not surprising … Read More

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John Williams to Receive the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award!

The American Film Institute announced that Steven Spielberg will present his friend and longtime collaborator John Williams with the 44th AFI Life Achievement Award next month. This is the first time, a composer is being honored by the Film … Read More

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SWNN REVIEW: Marvel’s Star Wars Darth Vader #20

This week we begin a new arc in the Darth Vader series, End of Games.  If you’ve followed Vader for the past year you know that the Dark Lord has been dealing with some awfully pesky cyborgs.  As the arc’s title would hint, we appear … Read More