Star Wars

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Theatrical - Wide 1977-05-25

Cast Mark Hamill Harrison Ford Carrie Fisher Anthony Daniels David Prowse Peter Mayhew Frank Oz Alec Guinness
Directed by George Lucas
Written by George Lucas

Genres: Action Science-Fiction

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9/10

Synopsis

Luke Skywalker leaves his home planet, teams up with other rebels, and tries to save Princess Leia from the evil clutches of Darth Vader.

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The most-watched Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ might surprise you

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Nielsen releases data for the most-viewed Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ and the results are surprising, from a certain point of view.

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Awesome Artist Spotlight And Interview: Jaime Ventura

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For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month to...

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Star Wars and Fortnite officially announce three new islands to help players “feel the Force,” including a horror game with Darth Vader

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Disney and Epic Games are unleashing a new three-island Star Wars event in Fortnite ahead of this year's May the 4th celebration.

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Star Wars: Visions TV Review

Posted 5 years ago

PLOT: As a first formal venture into anime, each Star Wars: Visions short bears a unique Japanese sensibility, which in many ways aligns with the tone and spirit of Star Wars storytelling. From the beginning, stories told in the Star...

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The Mandalorian: Chapter 16 “The Rescue” (TV Review)

Posted 5 years ago

EPISODE: “Chapter 16: The Rescue” – Written by Jon Favreau and directed by Peyton Reed. SYNOPSIS: The Mandalorian and his allies attempt a daring rescue. REVIEW (WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE): After 16 episodes, the journey of Din Djarin to deliver Grogu...

The Mandalorian: Chapter 15 “The Believer” (TV Review)

Posted 5 years ago

EPISODE: "Chapter 15: The Believer" – Written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa SYNOPSIS: To move against the Empire, the Mandalorian needs the help of an old enemy. REVIEW (WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE): As the second season comes to a close...

The Mandalorian: Chapter 14 “The Tragedy” (TV Review)

Posted 5 years ago

EPISODE: "Chapter 14: The Tragedy" – Written by Jon Favreau and directed by Robert Rodriguez SYNOPSIS: The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey through a dangerous galaxy. REVIEW (WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE): After meeting Ahsoka Tano (Rosario Dawson) last week and knowing this...

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Baby Yoda’s name revealed & more – The Mandalorian Chapter 13 review

Posted 5 years ago

EPISODE: “Chapter 13: The Jedi” – Written and directed by Dave Filoni SYNOPSIS: The Mandalorian journeys to a world ruled by a cruel magistrate who has made a powerful enemy. REVIEW (WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE): Ahsoka Tano is finally revealed!...

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Taron Egerton talks why he turned down playing Han Solo in the Star Wars prequel film

Taron Egerton was once in the running to play a young Han Solo in the prequel film Solo: A Star Wars Story before Alden Ehrenreich ultimately landed the role. Egerton even screen-tested in full costume, but despite getting that close...

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Simon Pegg, Star wars, Toxic fandom

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Simon Pegg says Star Wars has the most toxic fandom

Posted 4 years ago

Fandoms can be both positive and negative. They can bring so many of us together and tear so many of us apart. Fans of any franchise or big IP can very passionate, and sometimes that passion can go to very...

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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Star Wars, Stranger Things, Thor: Love and Thunder, Top Gun

Posted 4 years ago

Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

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Awesome Artists We’ve Found Around The Net: Adam Stothard

Posted 4 years ago

Theodore For years, Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net has been about two things only – awesome art and the artists that create it. With that in mind, we thought why not take the first week of the month...

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Taika Waititi, Star Wars movie

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Taika Waititi will bring his tone to his Star Wars movie

Posted 4 years ago

As much as I love the Star Wars franchise, I’m eager for future movies and TV shows to show me something new. The majority of the franchise has told stories largely locked somewhere between The Phantom Menace and The Rise...

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Obi-Wan Kenobi, pitch, Star Wars, trilogy, ewan mcgregor, obi-wan, star wars trilogy

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Obi-Wan Kenobi was originally pitched as a trilogy of Star Wars movies

Posted 4 years ago

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series was originally pitched in a much different way, and in fact, according to original writer Stuart Beattie, the idea was for Obi-Wan’s story to be told across a trilogy of new Star Wars movies. Stuart...

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Face Off – Boba Fett vs The Mandalorian

Posted 4 years ago

Steve When the original Star Wars trilogy hit theaters, Boba Fett would end up being the most mysterious and cool character out of all the movies. Who was he and where did he come from? Sadly, we saw him perish...

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Awesome Art We’ve Found Around The Net: Batman, Elvis, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Stranger Things 4

Posted 4 years ago

Theodore Some cliche somewhere said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has proven to be the case for me and especially when it comes to fan art. I have always sought out great fan art and have...

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, second season, season two

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, second season, season two

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Obi-Wan Kenobi: Ewan McGregor & Hayden Christensen both want a second season

Posted 4 years ago

The Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars series may have been conceived with the intention of having a limited one-season run but the series’ stars, Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen, both say that they want a second season. Ewan McGregor recently...

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Storied composer John Williams hints at retiring from film after scoring Indiana Jones 5

Posted 4 years ago

Legendary composer John Williams is thinking about hanging up his baton after decades of creating some of the most memorable music in Hollywood. Williams needs no introduction, but if you’re unfamiliar, he’s the Oscar-winning composer behind scores for Jaws, Star Wars, Superman, Hook, Saving Private...

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The Top 10 Sega Genesis Games Ranked

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We're back with a bold list that ranks the Top 10 Sega Genesis games, from beat 'em ups to platformers, musicals, and more!

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The most-watched Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ might surprise you

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Nielsen releases data for the most-viewed Star Wars titles streaming on Disney+ and the results are surprising, from a certain point of view.

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The epic journey for Odysseus to return home is shown in the new trailer for The Odyssey

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You can now get a better look at the many perilous obstacles that Matt Damon's Odysseus encounters on his journey home.

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The final Mandalorian and Grogu trailer celebrates the Star Wars legacy

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It's Star Wars day! Lucasfilm celebrates with a new trailer that celebrates the legacy of the whole film series.

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The Sheep Detectives Review: A Wholesome Whodunit That’s Shear Perfection

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Review: Hugh Jackman's star-studded family comedy The Sheep Detectives is surprisingly charming and heart-wrenching.

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Five action stars who deserved bigger movies

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In a world of Schwarzeneggers, Stallones and Van Dammes, there are more stars that could have graced us with big action classics.

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The Top 10 Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Games Ranked

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With video games on the rise in Hollywood, we decided to look back on old school systems and rank the Top 10 Games of the NES era!

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Cliffhanger: How a Troubled Shoot Became a 90s Action Classic

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We take a deep dive into Sylvester Stallone's iconic 1993 adventure flick, Cliffhanger.

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5 Best-Selling Novels That Deserve a Film or Television Adaptation

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As Project Hail Mary continues to dominate the box office, we're taking a look at 5 other best-selling novels that deserve an adaptation.

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The Best Sword and Sorcery Movies

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We take a look at some of the best sword and sorcery movies, from hits like Conan the Barbarian to recent films like The Green Knight.

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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins – a cult classic gets a beautiful 4K release

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1985's would-be franchise starter, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, gets a nice 4K release from Kino Lorber.