Last week, a new trailer from the upcoming film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” gave fans glimpses of a hovering Star Destroyer, Rebel Pilots in shackles, a very tall robot K-2SO spouting the odds of failure, AT-ATs in battle, an ominous Death Star, and yes, even a glimpse at Darth Vader in all his …
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The latest “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” trailer is a fine example of modern trailer-making prowess. The music builds, we meet our stars, the tension ramps up. It’s also a stark reminder of just how much trailers have changed since the earlier days of the original Star Wars movies. YouTube user Medley Weaver took the aesthetics, pace and music …
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Star Wars fans who want their favorite characters to nod at everything they say might consider voting for this new fan-created Lego set of bobbleheads. The proposed set, created by Lego Ideas user Jalex, includes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Boba Fett, Darth Vader and a Stormtrooper, all of whom have a simple antenna that attaches their heads to …
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Star Wars fans everywhere know what happens when you cross paths with Darth Vader on Bespin. When poor Han Solo was dipped in carbonite for safe transport to Jabba the Hutt in “The Empire Strikes Back,” we all waited with bated breath for “Return of the Jedi” hoping our favorite space smuggler survived. (He did!) Related stories Han Solo mini-fridge …
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“The Late Late Show” host James Corden has a knack for convincing singers and celebrities to carpool with him, and now First Lady Michelle Obama can be added to the roster of people who love to belt out tunes during their commute. In the wildly popular “Carpool Karaoke” segments that air during his TV show, fans have seen the talented …
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Hold on to your lightsabers. Star Wars fans will get a treat this Friday, when the new issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine appears, featuring more details on the latest tale set in a galaxy far, far away: “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Entertainment Weekly posted a first look at its “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” magazine cover on …
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Princess Leia’s life has been anything but easy. Her controlling birth father is responsible for helping murder her friends. She kissed her brother without realizing it. She was chained to a ruthless crime lord while wearing a very uncomfortable metal bikini. And her love interest is a space smuggler with commitment issues. Related stories Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill show off …
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So weary of political attack ads you’re kind of rooting for Giant Meteor 2016? Here’s one you’ll actually enjoy, no matter which side you’re on. “The Star Wars Show,” which posts new YouTube episodes every Wednesday, produced a slyly realistic political attack ad attacking Princess Leia’s ambitions to become the first senator of the new republic. The video promotes Claudia …
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Remember that moment from “The Force Awakens” when you first saw Darth Vader’s destroyed helmet and all the memories from the first Star Wars trilogy and the Sith Lord’s heavy history mingled with the new film? You can recapture that feeling at home if you manage to buy one of Disney’s limited-edition replica props of Vader’s melted helmet. The helmet …
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Star Wars is famous for its dark side, but it’s the light side of the Force Disney is asking to see more of after viewing a first cut of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Apparently, Disney executives were not excited about the first cut of “Rogue One” from director Gareth Edwards, and have asked for additional reshoots for the …
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