Star Wars

Star Wars

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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Star Wars worst changes

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The Five Worst Changes George Lucas Made to the Star Wars Trilogy

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Let’s head back to a galaxy far, far away and break down the five worst changes Lucas made to the Star Wars trilogy.

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Palpatine TV series

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Somehow Palpatine almost returned…in a TV series conceived by George Lucas

Posted 2 days ago

Before George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney, he had plans to bring Emperor Palpatine back in a live-action TV series.

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Awesome Artist Spotlight And Interview: Jack C. Gregory

Posted 2 weeks ago

Kevin 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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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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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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Star Wars changes

JoBlo Originals

The Five Best Changes George Lucas Made to the Star Wars Trilogy

Posted 3 weeks ago

George Lucas has been tinkering with the Star Wars trilogy for years, but not all of those changes have been bad.

Marcia Lucas dead, Star Wars

Marcia Lucas dead, Star Wars

Movie News

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-winning Star Wars editor, is dead at 80

Posted 3 weeks ago

Marcia Lucas, one of the unsung heroes of Star Wars who helped craft the film during editing, is dead at the age of 80.

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Star Wars, original cut in theaters, 50th anniversary

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The True Story of the Star Wars Auditions: How George Lucas Cast a Galaxy of Future Legends

Posted 3 weeks ago

How George Lucas cast Star Wars, why Harrison Ford wasn't supposed to audition, and which future stars almost landed iconic roles in the galaxy far, far away.

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Poll: What’s Your Favorite Star Wars Movie?

Posted 4 weeks ago

With The Mandalorian and Grogu in theatres, we want to know: What's your favourite Star Wars movie?

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mandalorian and grogu

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Box Office Update: The Mandalorian and Grogu brings in another $34M while Obsession holds strong for horror fans

Posted 4 weeks ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu isn't a Memorial Day Weekend box office sensation, but Obsession continues to impress with a strong hold.

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Awesome Art’s Tribute to Stars Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu!

Posted 4 weeks ago

Our weekly column features artwork from fans and pros alike. This week features our Tribute to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu!

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mandalorian and grogu

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What did you think of The Mandalorian and Grogu as the latest Star Wars film feels the Force with $12M in Previews?

Posted 4 weeks ago

We want to know what you think about The Mandalorian and Grogu as the latest Star Wars film debuts to $12 million in previews.

Mandalorian and Grogu

Mandalorian and Grogu

Movie Reviews

The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: Thrilling Action Sequences Fill Out This Fairly Basic Story

Posted 1 month ago

The action set pieces are the true standout, with some truly thrilling sequences, but is unlikely to win over non-Star Wars fans.

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Star Wars spinoffs

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Star Wars Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spinoffs

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With an entire galaxy worth of stories left to tell, there are plenty of Star Wars characters who deserve their own spinoffs.

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Awesome Art’s Tribute to 70’s Cinema with Alien, Apocalypse Now, A Clockwork Orange, Deer Hunter, The Godfather, Jaws, Rocky, Star Wars

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This week features our tribute to 70's Cinema with Alien, Apocalypse Now, A Clockwork Orange, Deer Hunter, The Godfather, Jaws, and more!

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The 10 Best Movies of 2026 So Far

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Robert Eggers’ Werwulf: The first trailer drops with the next full moon

Posted 19 hours ago

Robert Eggers' upcoming horror film Werwulf has set it's first trailer to coincide with the next full moon.

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Box Office Update: Toy Story 5 is on fire, but Disclosure Day is having a modest 2nd weekend

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Bob Odenkirk recreates Tommy Wiseau’s awfully good disasterpiece in a trailer for The Room Returns

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Bob Odenkirk stars as Johnny in the trailer for The Room Returns, a remake of Tommy Wiseau's notorious 2003 crime comedy.

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The Five Worst Changes George Lucas Made to the Star Wars Trilogy

Posted 17 hours ago

Let’s head back to a galaxy far, far away and break down the five worst changes Lucas made to the Star Wars trilogy.

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The Top 5 Action Movie Match-Ups of the 90s

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It's star vs star. We rank those movies that pit name actors against each other in devilishly fun, heated rivalries.

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The Best Sword-and-Sorcery Movies of the ’80s

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Movie Theater Pre-Shows Are Getting Out of Hand

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Theaters want us to show up. So why make us sit through 30 minutes of ads first?

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Top 10 Greatest Science Fiction Masterpieces of All Time

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