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Hasbro unveils new Star Wars: The Black Series and The Vintage Collection figures for Star Wars Day

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In celebration of May the 4th, Hasbro has revealed a new wave of Star Wars merchandise which includes The Black Series Axe Woves premium electronic helmet, and a collection of Black Series and Vintage Collection figures from the animated series’ The Clone Wars and Ewoks, the Disney+ live-action shows The Book of Boba Fett and […]

The Simpsons Star Wars short Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One hitting Disney+ on May 4th

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It’s Star Wars Day tomorrow, and The Simpsons is celebrating the occasion with the release of a brand new short on Disney+ this May the 4th entitled Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One. Check out the key art here… In Maggie Simpson in Rogue Not Quite One, Homer loses track of Maggie who hops […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #4

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Dark Horse Comics releases Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures #4 this Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… Undercover Padawan Sav Malágan and pirate queen Maz Kanata have been working feverishly to uncover the plot of the Dank Graks, but when they finally discover the full extent of […]

Marvel celebrates Return of the Jedi’s 40th anniversary with Classic Trade Dress variants

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Marvel Comics has announced that it will mark the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi will a selection of Classic Trade Dress Variant Covers from artist Jerry Ordway, which pay tribute to legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz’s iconic covers for 1983’s Star Wars: Return of the Jedi comic series with […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Yoda #7

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Marvel Comics has shared the official preview for Star Wars: Yoda #7 ahead of the issue’s release this Wednesday; check it out below… YODA VS. GENERAL GRIEVOUS…TO THE DEATH! The start of a new arc set during the tumultuous CLONE WARS! The Separatists have a powerful new weapon that can change the course of the […]

Damon Lindelof was “asked to leave” his once-planned Star Wars movie

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Damon Lindelof is a famous creator known for his stories that confuse audiences. One thing that puzzled many people was when the creator exited his planned Star Wars project to be replaced by Peaky Blinders’ Steven Knight. Now, we know more details about what happened, even if Lindelof is still as mysterious as his work. […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #31

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Marvel Comics releases Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #31 this Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview below… LUKE SKYWALKER: FRIEND OR FOE? After the fallout of HIDDEN EMPIRE, DOCTOR APHRA is at a crossroads. Who better to help her with that than…LUKE SKYWALKER?! Star Wars: Doctor Aphra #31 goes on sale on May […]

The Most Incredibly Annoying Movie Characters

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Tom Jolliffe looks at some of the most annoying movie characters ever… Cinema at its best delights and enthrals. For that to work, we need engaging characters we can get behind. There’s a problem though. Sometimes for an array of reasons, some characters just end up being incredibly annoying. It can be the cherry on […]

Comic Book Preview – Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Lando #1

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Return of the Jedi’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue this coming Wednesday as Marvel Comics releases Star Wars: Return of the Jedi – Lando #1; check out the official preview below… LANDO AND CHEWIE ANTE UP TO SAVE THE GALAXY! When Lando Calrissian and Chewbacca find themselves on a perilous mission to steal from Jabba himself, […]