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J.J. Abrams wants fans to feel “satisfied” by Star Wars: Episode IX

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Last week, director J.J. Abrams announced on social media that filming has wrapped on Star Wars: Episode IX, the third chapter of Disney’s Sequel Trilogy, and what is said to be the final instalment of the Skywalker Saga. Abrams, who relaunched Star Wars back in 2015 with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, will look to […]

Sneak peek clip and images from Star Wars Resistance Season 1 Episode 18 – ‘The Disappeared’

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Disney XD has released a sneak peek clip and images from Sunday’s eighteenth episode of Star Wars Resistance, entitled ‘The Disappeared’. Check them out here, along with the official episode synopsis… In “The Disappeared,” The First Order presence is affecting life on the platform – big races are being cancelled and platformers are mysteriously disappearing. […]

Princess Leia takes charge in new Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures short

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The official Star Wars Kids YouTube channel has debuted a new Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures animated short which sees Princess Leia taking charge during the Death Star rescue from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope; check it out here, along with a second short focusing on the Empire’s elite troops… SEE ALSO: […]

Chewbacca actor reveals the difficulties of playing the popular Star Wars character

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Joonas Suotamo, the most recent actor behind popular Star Wars character Chewbacca, has detailed some of the difficulties involved with playing the part. When we see some of the fantastical Star Wars characters appear on screen, we don’t often appreciate what goes into making these characters a reality – especially when it comes to creatures made […]

Star Wars: Episode IX trailer reportedly attached to Avengers: Endgame

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With director J.J. Abrams wrapping filming on Star Wars: Episode IX last week, anticipation for the closing chapter of the Skywalker Saga is slowly starting to build as fans wait patiently for Disney and Lucasfilm’s marketing machine to kick into gear. According to Star Wars News Net, the first trailer for the still-untitled Episode IX […]

Rumour: Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars TV series in development for Disney+

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For a time last year, it looked as though the long-rumoured Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars spinoff movie was about to become a reality, with a director on board in Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot) and rumours abound that production would get underway this spring. Unfortunately for fans of Ewan McGregor’s Jedi Master, the box office failure of […]

Hasbro’s latest Star Wars: The Black Series, Vintage Collection and Phantom Menace 20th Anniversary action figures revealed

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Yesterday we brought you a look at Hasbro’s new Kenner-inspired Star Wars Retro Collection action figure line, and now we’ve got further reveals from Toy Fair, including two Star Wars Celebration exclusive 20th Anniversary The Phantom Menace figures featuring Darth Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as new Star Wars: The Black Series and Star […]

Become a Jedi or Sith Master with Hasbro’s Star Wars Lightsaber Academy

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As part of its Toy Fair reveals, Hasbro has announced the upcoming laugh of the Star Wars Lightsaber Academy Interactive Training System, which will allow fans to put their lightsaber skills to the test as they train and battle with one of five legendary Jedi or Sith Masters. Featuring Smart-Hilt technology, the lightsabers connect via […]

Classic Kenner action figures return with Hasbro’s Star Wars Retro Collection!

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The nostalgia is strong with this one! During New York Toy Fair, Hasbro has announced the Star Wars Retro Collection, which recreates the classic Kenner Star Wars 3.75″ figures and are sure to bring back childhood memories for any kids of the late 70s and early 80s. Check out the first look images here featuring Darth […]