Samuel Brace on four things that Disney has got so right with Star Wars… Navigating the toxic pages of the internet can open oneself up to a host of narratives that are infuriatingly mendacious. This is, after all, a place where dwellers operate routinely in schadenfreude and where negativity rules the day. It’s hard not […]
Four ways Disney has decimated the Star Wars franchise
Anghus Houvouras on Disney’s decimation of Star Wars… After Solo’s lukewarm reception with the ticket-buying public and the lasting schism caused by Rian Johnson’s divisive The Last Jedi, it feels like the Star Wars franchise has taken a hit. What was once the most popular franchise in the world doesn’t even feel like the most […]
I Don’t Get It: The Films We’re Supposed To Love But Don’t
Tom Jolliffe looks at when films receive almost universal praise from critics and audiences, and an expectation that you should also love them. It’s not always the case… The year is 2001. At this point I’ve already seen a few David Lynch films. I’d never (still haven’t) got round to Twin Peaks. I sort of […]
Hasbro unveils new Star Wars: The Black Series and Vintage Collection figures at Celebration
Hasbro has unveiled its newest Star Wars products toys at this year’s Star Wars Celebration which includes: a special edition retro prototype Darth Vader figure (available exclusively at San Diego Comic-Con and in limited quantities on Target.com), Black Series figures for an event exclusive Boba Fett, Clone Commander Obi-Wan Kenobi, Droid Depot 4-pack, Emperor Palpatine, […]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story originally hid its Death Star connection and ended with a wedding
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story originally hid its Death Star connection and featured a happier ending. There’s no question that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was a huge success, popular with both fans and critics, while also making large sums at the box office. The film, however, underwent many iterations before arriving at […]
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s Director Krennic gets a Movie Masterpiece Series figure from Hot Toys
Hot Toys has unveiled its 1:6 scale Movie Masterpiece series Director Krennic figure which is based on the appearance of Ben Mendelsohn in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story; check out the promotional images here… SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow Collectibles As director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Imperial military, Orson Krennic is obsessed […]
A Rogue One Prequel Series Is Perfect for Disney+
Samuel Brace on the announcement of a Rogue One: A Star Wars Story prequel series following Cassian Andor… Simply because something isn’t necessary doesn’t mean that its existence should be questioned altogether. This is well worth considering in response to the news that Disney+, the studio’s new streaming service, will be receiving its second Star Wars […]
Tony Gilroy shines light on Rogue One: A Star Wars Story reshoots
Tony Gilroy has teased the state Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was in when he came in to direct the reshoots. Today, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story holds a high place in the pantheon of Star Wars films for many a fan, with the movie giving a fascinating look into the pivotal mission […]
Mission: Impossible – Fallout director Christopher McQuarrie helped re-write Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Chris Weitz, Christopher McQuarrie, and a number of others all helped to re-write Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It’s been common knowledge that Rogue One wasn’t written by a single person, that a number of scriptwriters had a go at the screenplay. But the extent of the re-writes and just how many people had a crack […]
Rogue One and Solo connection revealed by Solo: A Star Wars Story novel
The novelisation of Solo: A Star Wars Story has revealed a new connection between the film and Rouge One. Solo was filled with a bunch of fun Easter eggs and references for Star Wars fans to pick up on and enjoy, with the film making connections to the wider world of Star Wars films and […]