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Star Wars: The Last Jedi TV spot features new dialogue between Rey and Luke

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We’re less than a month away from the hugely-anticipated release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and today has brought us an extended TV spot for the film, which features some new dialogue between Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker and Daisy Ridley’s Rey, including a reference to Luke’s failure training Ben Solo, a.k.a. Kylo Ren. Check […]

EA and DICE put Star Wars Battlefront II microtransactions on hold after fan backlash

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If you’ve read my Star Wars Battlefront II Beta impression piece, you’ll know I was scathing in my opinion of the choices EA and DICE made with the use of micro transactions, progression, unlocks, loot boxes within the online portion of the game. I was far from the sole voice in expressing my disgust.Things escalated […]

‘The Ashes of Jedha’ continues in preview of Star Wars #39

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‘The Ashes of Jedha’ continues this coming Wednesday in Star Wars #39, and we have a preview of the issue for you here; check it out…THE ASHES OF JEDHA! The Rebel Alliance turns its attention to the shattered planet of Jedha! Once the site of great significance to the Jedi, Jedha was left in ruins […]

Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s Oscar Isaac stresses that Poe Dameron is not the next Han Solo

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens caught a lot of flack for feeling like a retread of A New Hope. Poe Dameron, for example, is a handsome, wisecracking, crack shot pilot in a leather jacket. Sound familiar? Well, Poe Dameron actor Oscar Isaac wants to make clear that he doesn’t think that his character is a […]

New illustrated poster for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

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We’re exactly a month out from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and to mark the occasion AMC Theatres has unveiled a new illustrated poster for Episode VIII, which you can find right here…SEE ALSO: Star Wars: The Last Jedi gets three TV spots featuring more new footageSEE ALSO: Kathleen Kennedy says that Star Wars: The Last […]

LEGO’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi Rey and Kylo Ren Brickheadz two-pack available now

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LEGO has revealed its Rey and Kylo Ren Star Wars: The Last Jedi Brickheadz collectors pack. The limited edition set is available exclusively at Target and is on sale now, priced at $19.99; take a look below…SEE ALSO: LEGO Star Wars Sandspeeder set revealedSEE ALSO: Kathleen Kennedy says that Star Wars: The Last Jedi won’t answer all […]

Star Wars: The Last Jedi gets three TV spots featuring more new footage

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Disney continues to ramp up the promotional campaign for Star Wars: Last Jedi with three new TV spots for the hotly-anticipated blockbuster sequel featuring some previously unseen footage; check them out here…SEE ALSO: Mark Hamill says Luke’s backstory is not important to Star Wars: The Last JediSEE ALSO: Kathleen Kennedy says that Star Wars: The Last Jedi […]

Hasbro announces Star Wars Micro Force collectible figures

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Hasbro has announced that it is extending its range of Star Wars products this December with a brand new series of Micro Force blind bag figurines.Each figure in the two waves has a squishable feel and unique pose, creating an exciting new way to bring iconic Star Wars scenes to life, and features a number of classic characters […]

Rebels Recon featurette takes us inside Star Wars Rebels – ‘Rebel Assault’

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Disney XD aired its midseason finale of Star Wars Rebels’ fourth and final season on Monday night, and you can take a look at the Rebels Recon breakdown for ‘Rebel Assault’ right here; check it out…Hera leads a courageous attack against Grand Admiral Thrawn’s forces, but when things go awry, her battle to win must […]