The failure of Solo: A Star Wars Story in cinemas around the globe and the ensuing lack of interest in merchandise attached with the film may yet offer a boon for collectors with a long-term view. Not since 1985 has there been such a lack of interest in the Star Wars toy line. Walk into […]
As a modern Star Wars fan you can not help but read article after article about “toxic fandom” and how it is killing Star Wars. I have made two key observations on the debate raging online from my viewpoint as both a Star Wars fan and a participant in modern pop culture using the 1997 […]
When Ron Howard took over the Solo: A Star Wars Story project after the dismissal by Kathleen Kennedy of directing duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller (21 Jump Street, The Lego Movie) questions were being asked about what the movie would be. The movie is out now and it is best described as a case of the good, […]
As Lucasfilm look to kickstart its sputtering Star Wars franchise news of a Boba Fett Star Wars Story movie have emerged. And if the rumour from The Hollywood Reporter is correct, the film will be written and directed by James Mangold of Logan fame. While it’s not all that surprising that Lucasfilm would focus its standalone […]
Well after skipping 2018 Star Wars Celebration returns in 2019 with a bang! With many pundits expecting the event to be held in Anaheim California to coincide with the opening of the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge theme park, the announcement of the hosting city of Chicago came as somewhat of a surprise to many with the […]
There has been much debate in Star Wars circles over the last few months about the SJW politics being injected into the Star Wars cinematic universe. While I do not agree their use within Star Wars narratives, there is a bigger issue at hand – SJW Star Wars is content that large parts of the […]
Disney Australia has signed an 8-year naming rights deal with Melbourne’s Docklands Stadium management meaning Docklands Stadium will be named Marvel Stadium from September 1st, 2018. The deal includes plans or a Marvel store and cross-marketing events with the entertainment giant. As part of the announcement Melbourne Stadiums Limited (MSL) chief executive Michael Green explained […]
“The Prequels Strike Back” follows a Star Wars fans journey as he strives to understand the methodologies behind cinema’s most controversial trilogy and its creator George Lucas. During this investigation into the Star Wars prequel films we discover that we may need to unlearn what we have learned and look at the prequel saga with new […]
Missing 411 is a series of books, and soon to be feature documentary, about people who have disappeared in the wilds of North America. It’s understood that people routinely get lost, some want to disappear, but these cases are unusual. Nobody has ever studied the archives for similarities, traits and geographical clusters of missing people, […]
The Antilles Extraction set the stage for Sabine to shine in Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels. For the majority of the first two seasons we have seen the young Mandalorian build into to a leader amongst the Ghost Crew which is why this opportunity to step out from under the shadow of Ezra and […]
The third episode of Star Wars Rebels Season 3 titled “The Holocrons of Fate” took-off in a big way after the slow-paced double episode last week. Darth Maul returns to Rebels after this introduction during the finale of Season 2 and he is looking for the Sith Holocron but there is a twist at the […]
‘Steps into Shadow’ is the premiere episode of Star Wars Rebels Season 3 and sets the scene for what promises to be an explosive season. At the end of Season 2 the Ghost crew were left in turmoil after Ezra was tricked by Darth Maul into helping him acquire an ancient weapon – the Sith Holocron. […]