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Disney+ 2023 preview teases first look at Ahsoka, Loki season 2, Peter Pan & Wendy, and much more…

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As we near the end of a year in which Disney+ have delivered their most triumphant small-screen show in the form of Andor, as well as taking the Marvel brand in a different direction with Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk, the Mouse House are keen to let audiences know that there is much more to come […]

Hot Toys celebrates 20 years of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones with Anakin and Padme sixth scale figures

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In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Hot Toys and Sideshow have unveiled the sixth scale Movie Masterpiece Series Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala figures which are based on the likeness of Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman in the middle chapter of the Prequel Trilogy. Check […]

LEGO Star Wars 2023 sets include a TIE Bomber, 501st Legion Clone Battle Pack and Boba Fett Microfighter

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The LEGO Group has officially unveiled three new sets from the LEGO Star Wars theme in Boba Fett’s Starship Microfighter (75344), 501st Clone Troopers Battle Pack (75345), and a TIE Bomber (75347) in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi; check out the promotional images below… Boba […]

Andor: A Star Wars show by any other name…

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Anghus Houvouras on Star Wars: Andor… “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” This is a quote from William Shakespeare where he establishes two things: 1. The convention of naming things is irrelevant 2. While being one of history’s greatest writers, he wasn’t […]

Avatar: The Most Successful Movie with Zero Cultural Impact

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Anghus Houvouras on James Cameron’s Avatar and its total lack of cultural impact… We’re living in an age of entertainment extremism, where passionate fans go to ludicrous lengths to engage in hyperbolic talking points about their favorite film or franchise. It can be exhausting, wading through social media and hearing people make bold declarations not […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca #8

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Star Wars: Han Solo & Chewbacca #8 is out in comic book shops and digital retailers next week, and you can check out the official preview below courtesy of Marvel Comics… Chewbacca, Greedo and [REDACTED] have a chance to get their hands on Jabba’s urn. Only problem is, it’s now in the clutches of [REDACTED]…How […]

Patty Jenkins says she “never walked away” from Wonder Woman and that Star Wars: Rogue Squadron is still in development

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Like that iconic scene in Wonder Woman in which Gal Gadot strides through no mans land, director Patty Jenkins has waded into the battle field of speculation and gossip regarding the fallout from Wonder Woman 3‘s cancellation because she “will not allow inaccuracies to continue”.  In a lengthy statement that begins with a sigh, Jenkins […]

Star Wars: The Acolyte set photos bring the High Republic era to life

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With cameras rolling on Lucasfilm’s latest small screen Star Wars offering, some spy photos have emerged from the set of Star Wars: The Acolyte, giving us our first look at the ‘High Republic’ era of the galaxy far, far away outside the realm of books and comics. The series from creator Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) […]

4K Ultra HD Review – Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director’s Edition (1979)

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director’s Edition, 1979. Directed by Robert Wise. Starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Majel Barrett, Walter Koenig, Nichelle Nichols, Persis Khambatta, Stephen Collins. SYNOPSIS: The Director’s Edition of Star Trek: The Motion Picture has finally received its 4K upgrade, which includes many new updates to the […]