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A Tribute to Viral Hide, SWNN’s Founder.

A little over three years ago, on an internet that you are currently using to read this, a guy we like to call Viral Hide registered a site in honor of the timely announcement of the development of a Star Wars … Read More

Making Star Wars

“Cantina Cast” Episode 114: Why Did Luke Really Leave?

Mike and Joao put their thinking caps on and try to figure out why Luke would leave.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/thecantinacastpodcast/Episode114.mp3
In this episode:

J.J. Abrams responds to criticisms
John Boyega calls Episode VIII script “very dark”
Colin Trevorrow on Rey and Episode IX 
Rebels mid-season trailer breakdown
Rationalizing Luke’s decision to leave

Was … Read More

Making Star Wars

Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Elite Series Rey (Jedi) With BB-8

One of the most popular aspects of Star Wars collecting is the action figures, and on September 4th, 2015 for Force Friday, Disney introduced the “Elite Series” figure line. Myself, Jason, Amanda and Ron collect these figures … Read More

Making Star Wars

Star Wars Rebels Season 2 Second Half Trailer Released. Old Friends Return!

Wow, this new trailer for Star Wars Rebels just blew my mind! Old friends long gone return in this trailer–you have to check it out. Click HERE to see it! I will elaborate more on it once … Read More

Making Star Wars

Episode 113! MakingStarWars.net’s “Now, This Is Podcasting!”

“Now, This Is Podcasting!” is back! Episode 113 dives in to the week’s varied and exciting news from the universe!
This episode is brought to you by Topps Digital Star Wars Card Trader!  Be sure to download the app today and trade with the … Read More

Making Star Wars

“Force Cult” Episode 44

Our circle is now complete as Jeordie White has come on as our fourth co-host.
This week we discuss:

Leia’s involvement on Rebels
The VFX of TFA and Practical vs Practical (You’ll see)
Han Solo Anthology film actor list
The petition to bring back Lucas on Episode IX
Giveaway: We announce the … Read More

Star Wars News Net

Rumor: Has Star Wars: Episode VIII Filming Been Pushed Back to February? New Asian Actress in Contention?

Last week The Wrap reporter Jeff Sneider shared on the Meet the Movie Press show that Bel Powley is in contention for a role in Episode VIII, as was Gina Rodrigues … Read More

Star Wars News Net

UPDATE! Star Wars Rebels: Five Episodes Named, New Clip Revealed, Legends Characters Will Return.

Star Wars Rebels producer Dave Filoni has just revealed that a new trailer for the second half of the second season will be arriving soon. In addition, five more episode names for the show … Read More

Star Wars News Net

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Reaches $1 Billion Internationally.

While Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens has long since proven itself as a smash hit worldwide, it’s just been revealed that the film has made over $1 billion in territories outside of the United States in a little … Read More

Star Wars News Net

SWNN’S Star Wars: Rebels – Midseason Review/Preview

Now that we’ve all had a few days to watch, re-watch and likely repeat watching the trailer for the 2nd half of Rebels season 2, it seemed like a good time to take stock of what has happened so far, as well … Read More