First Reactions To 'The Mandalorian' Are Overwhelmingly Positive

By: Benjamin Hart

As Star Wars fans we have a lot of amazing content to look forward over the next couple of months, one being the first ever live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian. The series is set to premiere next month on Disney+. However, a few lucky people have already gotten a chance to see some footage from the series, and their reactions may tell us what we can expect from "Mando".

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AMC Theatres To Host 27 Hour Star Wars Marathon Leading Up To 'The Rise Of Skywalker'

By: Benjamin Hart


Star Wars movie marathons have been a long standing tradition among fans for many years. And as the franchise has grown, the idea of watching every single Star Wars film in one sitting becomes more and more daunting. With Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker being lauded as the end of the Skywalker saga, it seems fitting now more than ever to revisit the previous films. Thankfully AMC Theatres is providing us a way view the entire Skywalker saga, including The Rise Of Skywalker, all at once within the comfort of their cinemas.

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Triple Force Friday Events In The U.S. And Canada Announced

By: Dominic Jones

We're now just days away from Triple Force Friday, the launch of the tie-in merchandise for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, and Jedi: Fallen Order, taking place on October 4th. To celebrate the launch, Lucasfilm has finally announced which retail locations in the U.S. and Canada will be hosting events this weekend.  This includes Midnight Madness events at certain locations.  The complete list of October 4th events was revealed over at StarWars.com.  Below are the highlights.

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Target Says They Will Not Be Hosting "Midnight Madness" Events For Triple Force Friday

By: Dominic Jones

Triple Force Friday, the official launch of merchandise relating to Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, and Jedi: Fallen Order, is just ten days away and the details of what will (and what won't) be happening are starting to come out.  Earlier today, we learned that Lucasfilm will be hosting a special live stream event on Thursday September 26th to unveil the products that will be available on October 4th (aka Triple Force Friday).  However, we have also learned today that the retailer Target will not be hosting "Midnight Madness" events for fans who want to buy their collectibles the minute the clock strikes 12:01am on Triple Force Friday.

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Video: "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" Panel From Disney's Galactic Nights

By: Dominic Jones

While the eyes of the world are on Solo: A Star Wars Story (in theaters now), there is still plenty more Star Wars on the way.  Among the reasons to be excited are the upcoming theme park expansions known as Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge which will be opening in summer 2019 at Disneyland in California and late fall 2019 at Disney World in Florida.  To promote the park's opening next year, Disney hosted a panel about the theme park during their Galactic Nights event at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. 

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'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Red Carpet To Be Live Streamed By StarWars.com

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm announced this week that they will be continuing the tradition of live streaming the red carpet premiere of the new Star Wars film this year.  Fans will be able to tune into the live stream of the festivities on Thursday May 10th at 5pm PT (8pm ET).  The stream will once again be hosted by The Star Wars Show hosts Andi Guttierrez and Anthony Carboni, and will feature lots of interviews with cast and crew of the film.

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Traveling Millennium Falcon Experience to Promote 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Announced

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm announced a new traveling experience to promote Solo: A Star Wars Story this week.  The company revealed on their official YouTube variety series, The Star Wars Show, that a replica of the interior of the Millennium Falcon will be going on tour next month to coincide with the film's release on May 25th.  The replica was built inside of three forty foot long shipping containers and will allow fans to visit the cockpit, Lando's bar, and the famous Dejarik table.  You can get a preview of the experience on The Star Wars Show below,

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George Lucas Breaks Ground On His Museum In L.A.

By: Benjamin Hart

The Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art is another step closer to becoming a reality. Since selling his company to Disney, the Maker himself, George Lucas, has been committed to finding a home for his latest passion project, and it's been a long and hard journey. After exploring possible locations in San Francisco and Chicago, the museum finally found a home in Los Angeles, and a groundbreaking ceremony earlier today made it official.

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'The Director and the Jedi' Documentary to Premiere at SXSW

By: Dominic Jones

The making of The Last Jedi documentary, The Director and the Jedi, will premiere at the South By South West festival on March 12th.  The documentary, which will also be available as part of the home media release of The Last Jedi (the film hits digital the next day on March 13th), follows director Rian Johnson throughout the process of making the latest installment in the Star Wars saga. Johnson tweeted about the documentary, saying, "We had [Anthony Wonke] & his crew on set every day, we were always radio mic’d up. This isn’t talking heads & b-roll, it really gets into process & captures what the shoot felt like."

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George Lucas & Harrison Ford To Attend Mark Hamill's Hollywood Star Ceremony

By: Benjamin Hart

Way back in June of last year we learned that Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, would be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now, we finally have the full details on when and where the ceremony will take place, and who will be in there.

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Lucasfilm Announces 'Star Wars' Nights With Several NHL and NBA Teams

By: Dominic Jones

Good news for fans of Star Wars and the National Hockey League and National Basketball Association.  Lucasfilm announced this week that they had partnered with several teams in each league to host Star Wars nights at their respective arenas in the weeks leading up to the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi in US theaters on December 15th.  Fans who attend these events can expect costumed characters and special Star Wars themed giveaways.  Check out the full list of teams hosting Star Wars Nights below,

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Propel Debuts New Star Wars Drones for Force Friday II

By: Dominic Jones

The past few years have seen the rise of drones as consumer products and now Propel is bringing drones to the Star Wars galaxy with a new line of high performance battling drones.  Available tomorrow (aka Force Friday II), there will be three new Star Wars drones available for fans to purchase and battle with.  The three drones available will be an X-Wing, Darth Vader's TIE Advanced, and a speeder bike.  Each drone will retail for $199 in the US and $229 in Canada, and are capable of traveling at up to 35mph.  The drone controllers also play the iconic Star Wars soundtracks by John Williams as well as lines from classic Star Wars characters.

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You Can Now "Find The Force" At Landmarks Across The Globe

By: Benjamin Hart

"Force Friday II" is coming up this Friday, and Lucasfilm has plenty of surprises in store for us. In addition to all the amazing Star Wars: The Last Jedi-themed toys and collectibles that will be revealed, fans

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'Star Wars Night' at Disneyland Paris Announced

By: Dominic Jones

Good news for Star Wars fans in France, Disneyland Paris has announced that they will be hosting a special Star Wars Night event on May 5th.  The event will take place from 8pm to 1am and will feature a variety of special Star Wars entertainment, including a special performance of the recently wrapped up Star Wars: A Galactic Celebration light show.  Tickets for the event cost 49 euros, though a special "Hyperspace" ticket is also available for 64 Euros which includes a special ride time on "Hyperspace Mountain" (the Star Wars re-imagining of the famous "Space Mountain" roller coaster).

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'The Force Awakens' Miniland Officially Revealed At Legoland California

By: Benjamin Hart

Last year it was announced that Legoland California would be getting a Star Wars: The Force Awakes themed addition to their iconic miniland attraction. Now, after several months of work, it is now open for all to enjoy in Carlsbad, California.

The Force Awakens Miniland addition includes several iconic locations and scenes from the seventh installment in the saga recreated using thousands of Lego bricks amidst a sandy Jakku diorama. Among the creations are Lego interpretations of Niima Outpost, a crashed Imperial Star Destroyer, Kylo Ren's shuttle, and Finn and Poe's crashed TIE Fighter, all in the shadow of the First Order Star Destroyer Finalizer that looms above the area.

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Star Wars-Themed Run Coming To Singapore This May

By Ciaran Duggan,

A Star Wars-themed run is due to take place in Singapore on May 6 as part of 'May the 4th' celebrations this year. 

Participants can choose to run either a 4.5 km route, where runners can decide whether to join the Rebellion on a "Light" side track or whether to take a walk on the "Dark" side with the Empire.

Runners can also compete in a more challenging 10km route if they so choose. 

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X-Wing Spotted In Hollywood Just Ahead Of The 'Rogue One' Premiere

By: Benjamin Hart

Right now Hollywood boulevard is gearing up to host the star studded premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. People from around the globe will be journeying to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California, or watching the festivities on the official live stream, to celebrate the official reveal of the film with the cast and crew who made it happen.

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The 'Rogue One' Press Tour Has Begun In Mexico City

By: Benjamin Hart

While we've been getting a ton of promotional material from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, including a plethora of TV spots, it appears the press tour for the film has officially begun in a city not so far, far away.

Earlier this week, Diego Luna, who portrays Cassian Andor in the film. returned to his home country of Mexico to promote Rogue One. Along with him, fellow cast member Felicity Jones, who plays Jyn Erso, and director Gareth Edwards journeyed to Mexico City for some special Rogue One events.

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Q&A With 'Star Wars' Producer Robert Watts Happening in Toronto on June 25th

By: Dominic Jones

Legendary film producer Robert Watts, who was producer on the Original Trilogy, will be taking part in a live Q&A about his career in Toronto, Canada on Saturday 25th.  Watts' other credits include the Indiana Jones trilogy and Who Framed Roger Rabbit.  He will be answering fan's questions about his films next Saturday at 2pm at The Royal Cinema on College Street.  In addition, Watts will be bringing rare behind the scenes photos from his career to share with the audience and announcing his next science fiction project during the event.  Tickets are available here. 

You can read the entire press release about the event below,

Film series such as the original Star Wars trilogy and Indiana Jones maintain their relevance even today and have become classics for future generations. English-born producer. Robert Watts, has been influential in the production of both, as well as other groundbreaking films, particularly in the sci-fi and adventure genres. 

On Saturday, June 25th, True Gravity Productions is proud to present, "A Conversation with Robert Watts", at The Royal Cinema. An event for all ages, super fans and cinema buffs will not want to miss out! This event will also help mark the 39th anniversary of the first Star Wars movie, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, being released in Toronto. 

Attendees of this rare event (it will be Mr. Watts’ only speaking date in North America) will hear never before told stories about the first three historic Star Wars movies, the massively popular Indiana Jones film series and his work on other genre-defining films such as 2001: A Space Odyssey and Oscar award-winning Who Framed Roger Rabbit? 

Robert will tell you about his work on these films, reveal unpublished photos, and recount behind the scenes stories and secrets about the directors and actors, including George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg and others.

There will also be a much-anticipated announcement about his next science fiction project. This event will be sure to not disappoint! 

General Admission tickets are $40, and VIP tickets at $80. VIP guests will receive reserved seating, an exclusive gift, and access to a meet & greet reception following the event. Tickets can be purchased in advanced here: https://www.universe.com/events/true-gravity-a-conversation-with-robert-watts-tickets-YK13T8  

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Kathleen Kennedy & Gareth Edwards To Attend Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016

By: Benjamin Hart

Awesome news for those attending Star Wars Celebration Europe this July! It has just been announced that Rogue One: A Star Wars Story director Gareth Edwards and Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy will be among the many attending the convention. StarWars.com made the announcement and teased that Kennedy and Edwards, along with "special guests", would be appearing at a Rogue One panel on the first day of the convention, Friday, July 15th. They also promise that que and wristband information is forthcoming.

Although no further info is know at this time, I'd be willing to bet this will be the "big" panel for this Celebration, similarly to the epic panel for Star Wars: The Force Awakens that kicked off Celebration Anaheim last April. The special guests will most likely be Rogue One cast members, such as Felicity Jones, Diego Luna and others. And I'm sure there will be plenty of other surprises in store for us. If you're headed to London this July, you're not going to want to miss this one!

Star Wars Celebration Europe comes to the Excel London Exhibition Centre July 15th - 17th!

Source: StarWars.com

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