New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker concept art shows a set-piece that didn’t make the finished product – and arguably shows Rey at her most powerful. Film concept artist Adam Brockbank shared the artwork on Instagram, revealing a scene that shows Rey using the Force sweeping back dozens upon …
Read More »Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer breakdown: 14 things you might have missed
The final trailer (opens in new tab) for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) has emerged – and there’s lots to unpack. From C-3PO’s possible farewell, to clues hidden in the background, and even a glimpse of the Sith Lord himself, Palpatine, the last stop before …
Read More »Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker gets an absolutely adorable new character: Babu Frik
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (opens in new tab) has just fulfilled its cuteness quota. Introducing Babu Frik, a new addition to Episode 9, and one that will probably feature prominently on Funko-filled shelves across the land due to its distinctive look and oh-so-adorable face. Look at the little …
Read More »It’s time for the Star Wars movies to leave the Skywalker era behind for good
With eight new Marvel movies, three Avatars and the usual live-action takes on animated classics, Disney’s newly published release schedule is… kinda busy. But even bigger news than what’s on the slate – like a new Indiana Jones adventure in July 2021 – is what isn’t. Because there won’t be …
Read More »Star Wars 9: The Rise of Skywalker trailer breakdown – all the tiny details you mightve missed
Set aside your weekend plans, because the Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker trailer (opens in new tab) just dropped at Star Wars Celebration 2019 (opens in new tab), and it’s time to pore over every last frame and hypothesize what it all means for the grand finale of this …
Read More »Star Wars 9 footage could be shown for the first time at the Star Wars Celebration in April
We’re down to months rather than years when it comes to Star Wars Episode 9 (opens in new tab) and its big release, but we’re still none the wiser about a title, and we certainly haven’t seen any footage. That might all be about to change though. Lucasfilm has announced …
Read More »Star Wars 9’s director talks ending the trilogy and getting “the most satisfying and emotionally resonant conclusion”
It feels like only yesterday that we were treated to the grand reveal of Star Wars: The Force Awakens (opens in new tab) and, now, eyes are starting to peer towards the end of the third Star Wars trilogy. Colin Trevorrow – director of Star Wars 9 – has had …
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