It may have been the most divisive instalment of the franchise – and one that has led many fans to accuse Disney of killing the saga – but that hasn’t stopped Star Wars: The Last Jedi from topping the home-entertainment sales charts for the year so far. As revealed by Star Wars Legacy and The […]
Oscar Isaac “loved” the divided reaction to Poe’s arc in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Oscar Isaac has revealed that he “loved” the backlash to his character Poe in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. One of a number of things that irked a section of Star Wars fans about The Last Jedi was the actions of Oscar Isaac’s character Poe Dameron. Some fans weren’t happy with how his character was […]
Oscar Isaac shares his thoughts on those who hated Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Oscar Isaac, one of the stars of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, has shared his thoughts about those who hated the movie. Despite the fact that Star Wars: The Last Jedi was a critically acclaimed movie, receiving rave reviews from the media, audiences were far more divided on their view of the film, with some […]
“I am just getting started” – Star Wars’ Kelly Marie Tran speaks out for the first time about online abuse
It was Obi-Wan Kenobi who said “If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine” and now “the first woman of color to have a leading role in a Star Wars movie”, Kelly Marie Tran, has acted like a real hero by responding for the first time to the abuse she suffered […]
Rogue One writer is “disgusted” by how Rian Johnson was treated over Star War: The Last Jedi
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story writer Gary Whitta says that he is “disgusted” by how Rian Johnson was treated by some audience members over Star Wars: The Last Jedi. There’s little question that some of The Last Jedi’s most vocal critics weren’t shy in dishing out abuse towards those involved with the movie, especially […]
Preview of Marvel’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi Adaptation #5
Marvel’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi Adaptation continues this Wednesday with the release of the fifth issue, and you can take a look at a preview here… SEE ALSO: Preview of Marvel’s Star Wars #52 REY CONFRONTS SNOKE AS THE RESISTANCE FACES EXTINCTION! KYLO REN brings REY before the SUPREME LEADER — but who will turn? […]
The Most Disappointing: Toxic Fans & How They’re Handled in the Media
Anghus Houvouras on toxic fans and the media… One of the things that keeps the fires burning in my brain is the concept of toxic fandom. It’s become so pervasive in our always-connected world of social media. Most of the stories play out in a similar fashion. A casting decision or creative choice is made […]
The Most Disappointing: Blaming Star Wars Fans for Disney’s Failures
Anghus Houvouras on Disney’s Star Wars… The Star Wars franchise is FUBAR. A mess that continues to get messier. Like a wedding dress stained with red wine that someone tries to clean using a mop that’s been soaking in a bucket of hot dog water. I’ve written, at length, about how the Star Wars franchise […]
James Gunn suggests that angry Star Wars fans seek therapy
James Gunn has suggested that therapy might be a good solution for the toxic portion of the Star Wars fan-base. We are hearing more and more about the way in which some members of the Star Wars fandom have been treating individuals associated with the films, especially in the aftermath of Star Wars: The Last […]
Can We Stop Saying The Last Jedi is ‘too different’ from Star Wars canon?
Tom Jolliffe looks at the continuing impact of The Last Jedi and the false notion that it’s too different from Star Wars canon… So here we are. 7 months on and I still see, on a daily basis, and with my phone, social media profiles all recommending I click on articles about how divisive The […]