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The 'Star Wars' Radio Dramas
'A New Hope' Perhaps one of the greatest science fiction movies of the twentieth century, Star Wars has captured the hearts of millions and lost a few of them along the way as the series went back in time. Of course, I’m talking about the prequels, but that’s not the purpose of this review.
By Michael Bergonzi8 years ago in Futurism
Mark Hamill Confirms 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Will Revisit 'The Chosen One' Prophecy: What Does It All Mean?
When George Lucas returned to the Star Wars saga in 1999, he introduced a whole host of new concepts, many of which were never really defined. Perhaps the most enigmatic were prophecies of a mysterious Chosen One, who was destined to somehow bring "balance" to the Force. The Chosen One appeared to be Anakin Skywalker, and the prophecy seemed to be ultimately fulfilled with the redemption of Darth Vader and the death of Palpatine.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Justin Theroux Cast In 'Pivotal' Role In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': Here's What We Know So Far
Star Wars has just made its latest high-profile casting, with Justin Theroux — husband of Jennifer Aniston, and known as both an actor and a writer — now on board. According to MakingStarWars.net, the Leftovers star will be playing an "expert slicer" who has a pivotal moment in The Last Jedi. It's an intriguing detail, and an exciting piece of casting, but it's likely to leave many fans wondering: what's a slicer?!
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Nobody Realized How Many Shots 'Rogue One' Recreated From The Original Trilogy — Until This Beautiful Fan Video
Rogue One was probably the riskiest Star Wars film of all time. Lucasfilm took a huge gamble with the movie; it was a trailblazer for a new range of spinoffs, but also so closely linked to 1977's A New Hope that it needed to stick with the same aesthetics and designs. The end result felt like watching a modern movie that came from a different era.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Last Jedi: Has a Theater Standee Just Hinted at a Major Character's Fall to the Dark Side?
Excitement is building for The Last Jedi, with fans eagerly anticipating some major plot twists. The trailers seem determined to build that sense of anticipation, with the first closing with Luke declaring it's time for the Jedi to end, and the second seeing Rey and Kylo Ren form an unexpected alliance.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Last Jedi: Does the Future Lie in the Balance of the Force?
Excitement is building for The Last Jedi, a movie that promises to challenge our every preconception about the Force. The first trailer was deep and philosophical, offering tantalizing hints that Luke Skywalker himself has strayed from the Jedi path. The second was far more action-packed, and yet still offered intriguing clues that our old Light/Dark dichotomy was about to come crashing down.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Going 'Solo': Ron Howard Finally Gives Us A Title For Han's Prequel
Rogue One proved that a Star Wars anthology film can be a blockbuster success, and it didn't take long for Lucasfilm to green-light another. The Han Solo spinoff hit a bumpy road earlier this year with a director change when Lucasfilm hired Ron Howard to finish the film. He's since launched a tremendous social media campaign, dropping countless tantalizing hints for fans, and winning us over to this troubled movie.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
What Has Ron Howard Revealed About The Han Solo Spinoff On Social Media?
Back in June, Phil Lord and Chris Miller left Lucasfilm's Han Solo spinoff under something of a cloud. It didn't take long for Lucasfilm to announce a replacement though, with legendary director Ron Howard stepping in to finish the film.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: Lucasfilm Has Finally Worked Out The Backstory Of Supreme Leader Snoke
The Force Awakens reintroduced us to a galaxy at war, one where a neo-Imperial group were led by the mysterious figure of Supreme Leader Snoke. Fans have been fascinated by the character, desperately trying to piece together his backstory. The main problem though is that Lucasfilm didn't have it worked out back when they first launched the Sequel Trilogy.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Do These Planets Reveal The Plot Of The Han Solo Spinoff?
Set for release on May 25th, 2018, the as-yet-untitled Han Solo spinoff promises to finally give us the secret history of the galaxy's favorite smuggler. The plot itself remains something of a mystery, but that doesn't mean we haven't got some early hints that will help give us a better idea of what to expect. As details emerge, questions we hope will get answered include things like: How did Han's smuggler career kick off? How will he cross paths with Lando, and did he cheat in that Sabacc game to acquire the Millennium Falcon? Finally, what new worlds will the film visit?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Andy Serkis Gives Insight Into The Mind Of Supreme Leader Snoke
Supreme Leader Snoke is one of the most intriguing and enigmatic characters in the new Star Wars trilogy. We were introduced to his holographic presence in The Force Awakens, and he's currently something of a riddle wrapped in a mystery. Just what is this powerful being of the dark side? How powerful is he, and how did he take control of the First Order?
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Why 'The Last Jedi' Could Be The Key To Rian Johnson's Star Wars Trilogy
One thing's for sure; as writer and director of The Last Jedi, Rian Johnson must have done an incredible job. Lucasfilm is giving him the keys to the kingdom, asking him to write and direct a whole new Star Wars trilogy. We don't yet know much about this project, but Lucasfilm has confirmed that it won't continue the Skywalker Saga. Intriguingly, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy has referred to this trilogy as a "blank canvas." That suggests it's set in a time we've never explored before, and deals with all-new characters.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism