Mark Hamill says Lucasfilm found a way for Carrie Fisher to still be more prominent in Episode IX

Mark Hamill says Lucasfilm found a way for Carrie Fisher to still be more prominent in Episode IX

Much has been made recently of Mark Hamill's most recent comments about the sequel trilogy, but there's really not much new there and the bottom line is that his feelings toward it are quite nuanced and mixed and not easily relegated to support any side. But out purpose here isn't really to re-hash any of [...]

J.J. Abrams hopes fans will be “satisfied” by Star Wars: Episode IX

J.J. Abrams hopes fans will be “satisfied” by Star Wars: Episode IX

J.J. Abrams recently wrapped up filming on Star Wars: Episode IX, but his work on the film certainly isn't done yet. The director is returning to finish the trilogy he started several years ago, as he was the one tapped by Lucasfilm president Kathy Kennedy to usher in a new era of Star Wars with [...]

Disney seems to have a more favorable view of Solo than the public does – and rightly so

Disney seems to have a more favorable view of Solo than the public does – and rightly so

Recently, Walt Disney Studios head Alan Horn did an interview with The Hollywood Reporter to talk about a number of films and projects for Disney. Among other things, Horn said that he recently returned from a trip to the U.K. to visit the set of Episode IX and spend time with J.J. Abrams and Kathy [...]

There appears to be a really good reason for Rey’s hairstyle in Episode IX

There appears to be a really good reason for Rey’s hairstyle in Episode IX

Recently, Making Star Wars reported that Daisy Ridley's hair in Star Wars: Episode IX is similar to her style from The Force Awakens, and that there is a practical reason for that. We then got a look at that hairstyle from the back in J.J. Abrams's photo announcing that filming had wrapped: https://twitter.com/jjabrams/status/1096496364576493568 On Friday, [...]

J.J. Abrams shares photo announcing that filming has officially wrapped on Star Wars: Episode IX!

J.J. Abrams shares photo announcing that filming has officially wrapped on Star Wars: Episode IX!

Filming for Star Wars: Episode IX has officially wrapped. Director J.J. Abrams took to social media to announce that, as well as share a heartfelt message of appreciation for his co-workers and a touching photo of Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac hugging. https://twitter.com/jjabrams/status/1096496364576493568 "It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography for Episode IX," [...]

Star Wars announces a Triple Force Friday coming October 4!

Star Wars announces a Triple Force Friday coming October 4!

One of the annual traditions recently for Star Wars films has been the global launch of merchandise on a Friday in the fall, which has been called "Force Friday."  On this day, stores begin selling merchandise for the upcoming film at 12:01 AM, and many fans take part in it. This year, Force Friday will [...]

It appears Star Wars: Episode IX may have wrapped filming today!

It appears Star Wars: Episode IX may have wrapped filming today!

Over the last few weeks we've heard several reports trickling in about actors wrapping up their work on Star Wars: Episode IX, so we knew that production was winding down. It now appears that principal photography is wrapping today, February 15th, on the final installment of the Skywalker saga. The basis for this assumption comes [...]

Naomi Ackie reveals she shares screentime with Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac in Star Wars: Episode IX

Naomi Ackie reveals she shares screentime with Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac in Star Wars: Episode IX

Information has been pretty tight surrounding Star Wars: Episode IX, and that includes with the identity of the newcomers to the franchise. There's an impressive cast of new faces, which includes Richard E. Grant, Dominic Monaghan, Keri Russell, and Naomi Ackie.  We seemed to get a bit of confirmation regarding which side Grant and Monaghan [...]

Jimmy Vee indicates that R2-D2 has wrapped filming for Star Wars: Episode IX!

Jimmy Vee indicates that R2-D2 has wrapped filming for Star Wars: Episode IX!

One of the most significant characters in the Star Wars universe has wrapped filming for Episode IX.  Jimmy Vee took to twitter on Monday to suggest that R2-D2 is done. https://twitter.com/realjimmyvee/status/1094965733983948800 That seems to be an indication that the iconic droid has wrapped on the final film of the Skywalker saga.  Jimmy Vee played R2 [...]

There is no Star Wars: Episode IX title controversy

There is no Star Wars: Episode IX title controversy

Recently I saw that a Star Wars fan posted a video titled "The Episode 9 Title Controversy," and I couldn't help but laugh at that statement. Here's why: there is no title controversy.  None.  I could pretty much end this article right here (but unfortunately for you, I won't). This idea that there is somehow [...]