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Star Wars: The Force Awakens character names revealed… via Topps-style trading cards

December 11, 2014 by Gary Collinson

Disney and Lucasfilm have decided to peel back the veil of secrecy surrounding Star Wars: The Force Awakens ever so slightly by revealing the names of the new characters seen in the recent trailer via a selection of “trading cards” that pay homage to the classic Topps collectibles from the original 1977 movie. Check them […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Christina Chong, Crystal Clarke, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, J.J. Abrams, Jessica Henwick, John Boyega, Kenny Baker, Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill, Max von Sydow, Miltos Yerolemou, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Pip Andersen, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode VII, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

R.I.P. Kenny Baker (1934 – 2016)

August 13, 2016 by Gary Collinson

Some sad news today, with the announcement that British actor Kenny Baker – famed for portraying the lovable droid R2-D2 in the Star Wars saga – has passed away aged 81 after a long illness. The 3 ft 8 in actor began his showbusiness career as part of a theatrical group of dwarves, and also […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Kenny Baker, Star Wars

Watch the first trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens

November 28, 2014 by Gary Collinson

It’s here! Disney and Lucasfilm have given us our first look at the hugely-anticipated first instalment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy in J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and we’ve got it for you right here. Why are you even wasting your time reading this? Check it out right here… So, what do […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Christina Chong, Crystal Clarke, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, J.J. Abrams, Jessica Henwick, John Boyega, Kenny Baker, Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill, Max von Sydow, Miltos Yerolemou, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Pip Andersen, Star Wars, Star Wars: Episode VII, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Jimmy Vee succeeds Kenny Baker as R2-D2 for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

February 14, 2017 by Gary Collinson

Following the sad passing of Kenny Baker last year, Lucasfilm has now officially announced that Jimmy Vee will be taking over the iconic role of R2-D2 for December’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Vee, who also worked uncredited on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, released a statement which reads: “It’s been an absolute pleasure to […]

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Jimmy Vee, Kenny Baker, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Movie Review – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

December 16, 2015 by admin

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015 Directed by J.J. Abrams Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Tim Rose, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Gwendoline Christie, Lupita Nyong’o, Ken Leung, Miltos Yerolemou, Max von Sydow, Jessica Henwick, Christina Chong, Simon Pegg, Billie […]

Filed Under: Luke Owen, Movies, Reviews Tagged With: Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Christina Chong, Crystal Clarke, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, J.J. Abrams, Jessica Henwick, John Boyega, Ken Leung, Kenny Baker, Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill, Max von Sydow, Miltos Yerolemou, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Pip Andersen, Simon Pegg, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Tim Rose

Movie Review – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

December 22, 2015 by Ricky Church

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015. Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Tim Rose, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Gwendoline Christie, Lupita Nyong’o, Ken Leung, Miltos Yerolemou, Max von Sydow, Jessica Henwick, Christina Chong, Simon Pegg, Billie […]

Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Ricky Church Tagged With: Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher, Christina Chong, Crystal Clarke, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, J.J. Abrams, Jessica Henwick, John Boyega, Ken Leung, Kenny Baker, Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill, Max von Sydow, Miltos Yerolemou, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Pip Andersen, Simon Pegg, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Tim Rose

Second Opinion – Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

December 18, 2015 by Robert Kojder

Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015. Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Tim Rose, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Gwendoline Christie, Lupita Nyong’o, Ken Leung, Miltos Yerolemou, Max von Sydow, Jessica Henwick, Christina Chong, Simon Pegg, Billie […]

Filed Under: Movies, Reviews, Robert Kojder Tagged With: Adam Driver, Andy Serkis, Anthony Daniels, Billie Lourd, Carrie Fisher, Christina Chong, Crystal Clarke, Daisy Ridley, Domhnall Gleeson, Gwendoline Christie, Harrison Ford, J.J. Abrams, Jessica Henwick, John Boyega, Ken Leung, Kenny Baker, Lupita Nyong'o, Mark Hamill, Max von Sydow, Miltos Yerolemou, Oscar Isaac, Peter Mayhew, Pip Andersen, Simon Pegg, Star Wars, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Tim Rose

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