Making Star Wars

A Review of Before the Awakening by Judson Grant

My first thoughts after reading this book are that it could benefit from some reorganization. I’m not a huge fan of the format; each character having their respective stories devoted to a third of the book, nor the order they’re … Read More

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Analysts think Star Wars: The Force Awakens could overtake Avatar by New Years!

The Force Awakens has hit $1.23 Billion Dollars at the box office, and they are now on route to beating Avatar according to Hollywood Reporter!  Because of the constant overflow and sold out shows for The Force Awakens, … Read More

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SWNN Book Review: Battlefront – Twilight Company

So, in and amongst all of the The Force Awakens coverage, I thought I’d lay a quick book review on you all. Yes, it’s been out for a month or so now, but let’s take a look at Star Wars Battlefront:Twilight … Read More

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Pablo Hidalgo Reveals the Original Title of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Ever wondered what the title of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens nearly was? Pablo Hidalgo, the maestro of the Lucasfilm Story Group, just revealed what the biggest contender was for a long period of time in … Read More

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Luke Skywalker’s planet from Star Wars: The Force Awakens has a name?

The script for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has hit Reddit. Supposedly the script is the WGA copy. At the end of the film, when Rey finally reaches Luke Skywalker, the script calls the planet:

EXT. AHCH-TO ISLAND
The … Read More

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Billy Dee Williams on Should We Expect him Back in Star Wars: Episode VIII

Star Wars: Episode VIII starts filming in just a couple of weeks time. Many people were wondering if we’re going to see another familiar face returning to the galaxy far, far away. Actor Billy … Read More

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SWNN’S The Resistance Broadcast: Episode 18

On this episode we share our thoughts on The Force Awakens.   Host: Darth Lexor Kai Guests: Pomojema, Trevor, Darth Zloi     Box Office thread in The Cantina: HERE   Thanks to The Yavin 4 for our intro music. You can subscribe on … Read More

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SWNN Review: Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

I am writing this review just a few hours after I watched the movie at the official press screening in London. I was lucky enough to be invited by Disney to this event, and I will respect their wish not to … Read More

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Editorial: The Mysticism of the Force Reawakens!

In a world where mankind seems to constantly find new ways to divide itself among a bevvy of issues, there is something incredibly comforting in “an energy field created by all living things, it surrounds us, it penetrates us, it binds … Read More

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First Order Transmissions: Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review #2!

On Saturday night we reviewed The Force Awakens again on First Order Transmissions, the podcast I run. Jason joined us for that show as we discussed Easter eggs, deleted scenes, and more from the film. We also go over … Read More

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Technology Advances in The Force Awakens

In this article SWNN staff Bluestreaking shares how he enjoyed the way JJ and company made a point to show how technology had developed in the 30 years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. In case you couldn’t guess, … Read More

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Galactic Déjà Vu: 25 Themes and Ideas That The Force Awakens Seems to Have Borrowed from the Original Star Wars Trilogy

Although The Force Awakens has had overwhelmingly positive reviews, like any film, it’s not without its critics.  One of the main criticisms the film has received is … Read More

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J.J. Abrams on the Missing Scenes from Star Wars: The Force Awakens

As we all noticed, there are at least several scenes seen in trailers and TV spots that were missing from the final cut of The Force Awakens. Now director J.J. Abrams explains why these scenes had … Read More

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A visit to the traveling exhibition “Star Wars and the Power of Costume” by Johnny Grasso. Get 20% off tickets!

Rebel, Jedi, Princess, Queen: Star Wars and the Power of Costume is an all new traveling exhibition of Star Wars costumes from the Smithsonian Institute in conjunction with the … Read More

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Will Nien Nunb be back for Star Wars: Episode VIII? Most likely, according to Mike Quinn

On the “First Order Transmissions Podcast,” Corey and the gang had a chance to interview Mike Quinn. Quinn is a Star Wars legend, having performed and played Nien Nunb in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi and Star … Read More