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Star Wars: The Force Awakens – “Traitor Trooper” Officially Named & Given Backstory.

The internet-famous “loyal Stormtrooper of sick spins” from Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens – affectionately called “TR-8R” or “TR8-T0R” by fans – has been given an official name and a backstory (because why not). … Read More

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“First Order Transmissions” #181: You Have That Power Too, Live On YouTube!

We will be going live at 9:50 PM EST with a new episode of “First Order Transmissions”! In tonight’s episode we are going over the huge success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a review of The … Read More

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SWNN’S The Resistance Broadcast: Episode 19

On this episode we discuss the latest Star Wars Episode VIII theories and speculations, what hints and clues we got from The Force Awakens deleted scenes, script and novelization and more.   Also one of our listeners will win the book TFA … Read More

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Star Tours app updated, new Disney Parks Star Wars content rumors and more.

StarToursPassport.net has updated! If you visit Disneyland or Disney World and ride the ride often, it is a fun stat keeper I enjoy to augment my experience. The web app for phones has added Jakku and a variant pull … Read More

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Star Wars Rebels returns on the 20th with “A Princess on Lothal”?

Gervaise B-A was looking through his cable listings when he came across a listing for what should be the next episode of Star Wars Rebels on January 20th called “A Princess on Lothal.” Now, when we hear “Princess” in Star Wars it … Read More

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J.J. Abrams on why he’s not doing Episode VIII and criticism of The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about some of the criticism about Episode VII being a rehash or rip-off of Star Wars: A New Hope. He also had a bit to … Read More

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Announcing the MakingStarWars.net Podcast Network!

As you are probably aware, we have a lot of fun with podcasting at MakingStarWars.net, and we know that podcasting is huge in the Star Wars community. Most everyone we know actively listens to Star Wars podcasts if they’re not on one themselves! With … Read More

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Ridiculously Funny Star Wars Bad Lip Reading Videos!

I know the hype train of The Force Awakens is strong, but on the flipside I just like to watch YouTube and laugh. How about you?
This is what I found around the interwebs lately!
Bad Lip Reading always have hilarious Hunger Games, … Read More

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When does the awakening occur in Star Wars: The Force Awakens?

What does the line “there’s been an awakening” mean? When does this awakening occur? Peter at /FILM has written a well-researched piece exploring the answers to that very question that most Star Wars fans are going to enjoy. As I … Read More

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The Identity Of TR-8R From Star Wars: The Force Awakens Revealed!

If anyone has read the fantastic prequel book to Star Wars: Before the Awakening, then you’re in for a treat! The visual guide a few weeks back revealed that FN-2003 (AKA “Slip,” was the stormtrooper that bleed out in front of … Read More