Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker certainly underwent some pretty major changes before it was released last December – not least of all, director J.J. Abrams being drafted in to replace Colin Trevorrow. That, in turn, led to a completely different direction for the end of the Skywalker Saga. What …
Read More »New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker behind-the-scenes image sees Dark Rey take the throne
A new Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) behind-the-scenes image has been revealed, showing Dark Rey – the Sith mirror to the Jedi played by Daisy Ridley glimpsed only in one action scene – sitting proud and triumphant on Granddaddy Palpatine’s throne. While the shot, which …
Read More »Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker comic adaptation is probably the closest well get to a J.J. Cut
It’s not quite the J.J. Cut, but a Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) extended version will be coming later this year – as part of a comic adaptation that will flesh out more of Episode 9 as well as re-surfacing deleted scenes. Jody Houser, who …
Read More »Kelly Marie Tran breaks silence on her reduced part in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
While opinions on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) were mixed among fans, most could agree that Kelly Marie Tran’s Rose Tico being pushed into the background after such a prominent role in The Last Jedi felt out-of-step with the franchise. The actress, however, has responded …
Read More »Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker reportedly has a secret, undiscovered George Lucas cameo
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) reportedly has a secret George Lucas voice cameo. But, wait, there’s more: if the whispers ring true, it means the father of Star Wars has also had a (loud) presence in both The Last Jedi and Rogue One without anyone …
Read More »New Star Wars concept art reveals Colin Trevorrow’s vision for Episode 9
To paraphrase Smash Mouth, the Star Wars leaks keep coming and they don’t stop coming. The alternate Episode 9 – originally titled Duel of the Fates, and set to be directed by Colin Trevorrow – may b the biggest ‘What if?’ in franchise history, and new concept art has revealed …
Read More »Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams reveals his favourite Star Wars prequel scene
While Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) director J.J. Abrams has every right to look towards the imminent future in a galaxy far, far away, he’s also reflecting on the movies that led up to this point. He’s even revealed which of the Prequel scenes was …
Read More »Star Wars 9 director J.J. Abrams says The Last Jedi didnt “derail” any plans he had for Rise of Skywalker
Star Wars 9 (opens in new tab) is going to continue down the path set by both Star Wars: The Force Awakens (opens in new tab) and The Last Jedi. That’s the opinion of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams, who recently quelled any fears that the …
Read More »Star Wars 9? The future of the MCU? Disney could be announcing something big during its conference call today – here’s how to listen in
Ever been in on a conference call? They tend to be dry, boring affairs, punctuated by reports and financial figures flying over your head. Disney, though, doesn’t play by that rulebook. Sure, it has its fair share of business talk but, judging by the past, Disney’s conference calls tend to …
Read More »Richard E. Grant says he isn’t playing the Star Wars 9 character *everyone* wants him to play
Well, what was he meant to say? Richard E. Grant, recently confirmed to appear in Star Wars Episode 9 (opens in new tab), is renowned for his roles as nefarious evildoers. His turn in Logan (opens in new tab) was pretty underappreciated, though it seems to have caught the attention …
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