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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
'Star Wars' #38 Returns To The Ashes Of Jedha — And Teases How The Empire Built The Second Death Star
Kieron Gillen has taken over writing duties on Marvel's flagship Star Wars comic, and with his first issue, he's launched an intriguing tale that sees our heroes return to the ruined moon of Jedha. In the aftermath of A New Hope, the Rebel Alliance is attempting to unify the different rebel groups across the galaxy. That means they're hoping the last remnants of Saw Gerrara's Partisans will rally to the cause.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Latest Battlefront II Teaser Reveals How the Single-Player Story Ties in with the Wider Star Wars Universe
Announced in April this year, Star Wars: Battlefront II is a game that's got every Star Wars fan talking. Perhaps one of the most intriguing elements this time round is the single-player campaign mode, which is actually recognised as a fully canon component of the ongoing Star Wars story. Even more excitingly, we've been told the game will run all the way from the close of Return of the Jedi to the very beginning of The Last Jedi.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars: Mark Hamill Discusses How Princess Leia's Story Will Play Out In 'Episode IX'
The death of Carrie Fisher left Star Wars fans across the Galaxy reeling. The cast and crew of The Last Jedi were devastated. In the case of Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford, they also lost a dear friend and colleague who they'd worked with since 1976. Now, Mark Hamill has given us a sense of just how that death will reshape the future of Star Wars.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Stop Worrying, Star Wars Fans — Luke Won't Turn To The Dark Side In 'The Last Jedi'
We're less than a month away from the theatrical release of The Last Jedi, and Star Wars fans are abuzz with excitement — and some concern too. It's an open secret that the story of Luke Skywalker is about to take a direction none of us had predicted. Daisy Ridley described one of the film's themes as "Never meet your heroes," while Mark Hamill has actually expressed doubt and disquiet about his beloved character's arc. It's led many fans to speculate that Luke Skywalker, the titular "New Hope" of Episode IV, will actually fall to the dark side.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
The Millennium Falcon Could Have A New Paint Job And Other Features In The 'Han Solo' Prequel
The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy is sure to play a major role in Ron Howard's as-yet-untitled Han Solo spinoff. No origin story for Han would be complete without that fateful Sabacc game for which he won the Millennium Falcon.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Star Wars Returns To Mustafar — Why Is This World So Important To Darth Vader And The Dark Side?
Back in 2005, George Lucas brought his Prequel Trilogy to a close with the best of the bunch: Revenge of the Sith. This dark tale told the story of Anakin Skywalker's final fall to the Dark Side, and saw him locked in a fateful duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi on the volcanic world of Mustafar.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
To 'Episode IX' And Beyond: Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy Hints At The Future Of Star Wars
We're only a month away from the theatrical release of The Last Jedi, and fan excitement really couldn't be higher. But Lucasfilm is looking far beyond this year's movie, and beyond even next year's Solo anthology film. Instead, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy recently revealed that they're working on the next decade's worth of movies.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Grand Admiral Thrawn Is Set To Return In A Newly-Announced 'Star Wars' Novel
Star Wars is back and bigger than ever. As any Star Wars fan will attest, there's a lot more to this beloved galaxy far, far away than just a series of blockbuster movies. For over 20 years, the franchise has included a popular range of New-York-Times-bestselling novels, and the latest books are considered just as much part of the canon as the films.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Rey Will Team up with Han Solo & Chewbacca Once Again in the New Star Wars Forces of Destiny Special
Back in July, Lucasfilm launched a whole new project — Star Wars Forces of Destiny! A unique series of animated short stories, these were released on YouTube to popular acclaim, so it comes as no surprise that a second run has now been commissioned too. Now, in a delightful trailer, Lucasfilm has revealed that this series will premiere on the Disney channel on October 1st. And it's going to feature some changes...
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
'Star Wars': Astounding Fan-Made Trailer Teases The Potential of Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie
We all know the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The Jedi Master who trained Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan blamed himself for his Apprentice's fall to the dark side. Ultimately, Kenobi wound up living the life of a hermit, isolated on the planet Tatooine. His task was to watch over Anakin's son from a distance, all the time wondering whether or not the Galaxy would ever be freed from the Sith.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism
Did Adam Driver Just Reveal The Secret Of Rey's Parentage In 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi'?
The Force Awakens introduced us to a powerful new Force-sensitive character: Daisy Ridley's Rey. A mysterious and enigmatic figure, we first met Rey as a citizen of the junkyard world of Jakku, where she waited patiently for her parents. The film set up so many intriguing questions, not least the matter of just who Rey's parents actually are.
By Tom Bacon8 years ago in Futurism