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The Week in Star Wars – The Force Awakens is a “generational story” of Skywalkers, Admiral Ackbar returning, Star Wars Battlefront playthrough and more

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In this week’s edition of The Week in Star Wars, we’ve got thematic details of The Force Awakens, a shocking poll number, a returning character, playthrough of Star Wars: Battlefront and more… Kicking things off with Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Kathleen Kennedy has been talking about the movie’s themes and how the Skywalker family play […]

Simon Kinberg says “there’s certainly potential” for Star Wars Rebels characters to appear in the movies

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Following on from the news that Sarah Michelle Gellar is voicing an Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels, executive producer Simon Kinberg has been speaking to The Nerdist about the upcoming second season, during which he was asked about the possibility of characters from Rebels appearing in the likes of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story or […]

Rumour: Gugu Mbatha-Raw joins Star Wars: Episode VIII shortlist

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So, this one comes from Latino-Review, so have your pinch of salt at the ready, but according to the site Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Doctor Who, Belle) has joined the shortlist of actresses said to be in contention for a new female lead in Star Wars: Episode VIII. The original shortlist was said to include Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black), […]

Sarah Michelle Gellar voicing an Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels

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Back in March it was announced that Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined husband Freddie Prinze Jr. in the second season of Star Wars Rebels, although her character was being kept under wraps. However, Buzzfeed has now revealed that she’ll be portraying an Inquisitor known as The Seventh Sister. SEE ALSO: […]

Star Wars: The Force Awakens character spotlight reveals Finn’s lineage?

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Warning. Potential spoilers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens follow… Just yesterday, we brought you some comments from Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy who confirmed that Star Wars: The Force Awakens will explore the next generation of the Skywalker family. This supports the rumours and speculation that either Rey (Daisy Ridley), Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) or both […]

Kathleen Kennedy says Star Wars: The Force Awakens continues the “generational story” of the Skywalkers

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When Disney first announced that it was producing Star Wars: The Force Awakens – then known simply as Star Wars: Episode VII – it was assumed by pretty much everybody that the new trilogy would feature the next generation of Skywalkers, focussing on either the children of Luke Skywalker or Leia Organa (and Han Solo). Fast-forward […]

David Prowse to attend PLAY Expo

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Replay Events have announced another special guest who shall be appearing for both Saturday and Sunday dates – 10th & 11th October – at PLAY Expo.  The Dark Lord himself, Darth Vader, otherwise known as Dave Prowse will be in attendance. Initially offered Chewbacca or Darth Vader in Star Wars, David Prowse opted for Darth Vader, telling […]

Tim Rose returning as Admiral Ackbar in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Back in June, a behind-the-scenes image surfaced from Star Wars: The Force Awakens suggesting that Admiral Ackbar would be returning for the first instalment of Disney’s Sequel Trilogy, and now actor Tim Rose has revealed that he’ll be reprising his role from Return of the Jedi. “I’m very frustrated by [the secrecy on the film],” […]