First look at The Last Jedi deleted scene revealed: “That old legend of Luke Skywalker that you hate so much, I believed in it”

First look at The Last Jedi deleted scene revealed: “That old legend of Luke Skywalker that you hate so much, I believed in it”

Yesterday, The Star Wars Show gave us our first look at what is probably the most heavily-anticipated deleted scene from The Last Jedi. If you haven't seen it, we get only a few glimpses of the scene, but it's definitely interesting nonetheless (the new stuff begins at the 3:55 mark): https://twitter.com/starwars/status/956255289191223296 Rian Johnson actually explained [...]

Breaking down the Star Wars Rebels season four midseason trailer

Breaking down the Star Wars Rebels season four midseason trailer

Star Wars Rebels will be wrapping up in the coming months with the final seven episodes of the fourth and final season, meaning that we're in for some very interesting and exciting moments as the show concludes. There are lots of questions still to be answered, and we'll have to see how Dave Filoni and [...]

Ian McDiarmid reprising role as Emperor Palpatine as Star Wars Rebels wraps up final season

Ian McDiarmid reprising role as Emperor Palpatine as Star Wars Rebels wraps up final season

Earlier today, Lucasfilm released the trailer for the second half of season four of Star Wars Rebels, previewing the final seven episodes of the show's run.  We'll break down in a subsequent article, but the biggest reveal is that the Emperor is getting involved. Sheev Palpatine, the Emperor of the Galactic Empire, is seen surrounded [...]

In defense of Canto Bight: The importance of character development

In defense of Canto Bight: The importance of character development

After nine viewings of The Last Jedi, I can certainly say in agreement with many viewers that the Canto Bight sequence is probably the least interesting in the film.  But I'll never call it meaningless. Saying something is a boring scene or the least exciting in the movie is a far cry from saying that [...]

Lucasfilm Story Group discusses the subtle hints from that major Luke Skywalker scene in The Last Jedi

Lucasfilm Story Group discusses the subtle hints from that major Luke Skywalker scene in The Last Jedi

It is my belief that The Last Jedi is a movie that requires multiple viewings.  I have told people to go at least twice: the first time to knock out any previous expectations, and the second time to enjoy it for what it is. There are a lot of subtle things that become clearer the [...]

John Williams intends to score Star Wars: Episode IX

John Williams intends to score Star Wars: Episode IX

One of the most influential figures in Star Wars history will finish what he started: John Williams confirmed to Variety recently that he told J.J. Abrams he will score Star Wars: Episode IX. "I would very much like to complete that," Williams said.  Not only would it be the completion of yet another highly-anticipated film, [...]

Luke Skywalker’s arc in The Last Jedi is a beautiful story of restored hope

Luke Skywalker’s arc in The Last Jedi is a beautiful story of restored hope

(*** major spoilers for The Last Jedi are ahead ***) In August, Daisy Ridley told Entertainment Weekly about Rey's relationship with Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi: “She’s so hopeful to everything.  And obviously there’s a hint of, ‘What the hell?’” Following the release of The Last Jedi, some have had the same reaction to seeing [...]

John Williams will compose the theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story

John Williams will compose the theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story

Solo: A Star Wars Story may feature new faces in some iconic Star Wars roles, but one legendary figure is returning.  Variety caught up with composer John Williams, who revealed that he will be writing the Han Solo theme for the upcoming film. It was revealed this summer that John Powell would score the movie, and [...]