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How Did Such an Obvious Bomb as Gods of Egypt Ever Get Made?

Greetings, pre-apocalyptic pen pals! Today we’re discussing when people will finally get sick of Star Wars, why the Legends of Tomorrow are so spectacularly bad at time travel, and the strangely awkward situation that may ensue when the Deadpool movie gets someone you love into comics. Pyramid Scheme Charles E.: How did Gods of Egypt…

Movies Rob Bricken

Kylo Ren Boards the Millennium Falcon in The Force Awakens‘ Home Release Trailer

Star Wars: The Force Awakens had approximately seven billion trailers and TV spots. Now, months after its release, there’s still more. This trailer for the home video release contains our first look at one of TFA’s deleted scenes—as well as all the extras we can expect on DVD and Blu-ray. We have the full list…

io9 James Whitbrook

On Star Wars Rebels, the Jedi Are Once Again Gaining in Power

By the time period of Star Wars Rebels, the Jedi were in a very bad place (specifically, they were mostly dead). But on the latest episode of the show, “Shroud of Darkness,” their power once again begins to grow….which isn’t necessarily a good thing. Visiting the Jedi Temple on Lothal, Kanan, Ezra and Ahsoka Tano…

Television Germain Lussier

These Star Wars: The Force Awakens Videos Peek at the Post-Production Process

With today’s technologies, completing a major movie release is a true feat. Once you feel like the process is done, there are usually multiple unique formats you can mix and finish your film with to give audiences a unique, special experience. Star Wars: The Force Awakens did that, and now we’ve got a sneak peak.…

Movies Germain Lussier

Chewbacca Has More Proof Han Shot First, as If You Needed It

Ever since George Lucas tweaked the original Star Wars movies, fans incensed by the changes have rallied together under one cry: “Han shot first!” For those who maintain that Han blasted Greedo away before the bounty hunter could react, you need to read this early version of the original Star Wars script, courtesy of Chewbacca.…

io9 James Whitbrook

It Takes 3 Months Just to 3D Print All the Parts For This Detailed Millennium Falcon Model

You’d need a massive, and prohibitively expensive, 3D printer to create this 40-inch long Millennium Falcon replica in one pass. So the folks at Gambody have broken the model down into 236 bite-size pieces that most affordable 3D printers can easily handle. All you need is lots and lots of time. Gambody’s Falcon is not…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

This 1994 Star Wars Style Guide Proves Hindsight Is a Wonderful Thing

In the mid-‘90s, the Star Wars galaxy grew rapidly, thanks to the rise of the then-fledgling Expanded Universe, In fact, there were special writer’s bibles to help people pitch material that felt like Star Wars. Looking back at these style guides with the knowledge of the Star Wars films that came after them, though, can…

io9 James Whitbrook

Marvel Declares April 6th to Be ‘Poe Dameron Day’

Marvel is really looking forward to its Poe Dameron comic. I mean, it’s understandable—mainly because we’re also incredibly excited for Marvel’s new ongoing Star Wars series—but man, Marvel’s going all out. As in, they’re taking over an entire day to celebrate all things Poe. The launch of Marvel Comics’ Star Wars series had its own…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

Bored With BB-8? Sphero’s SPRK App Lets You Reprogram Your Droid to Be Exciting Again

You played with it for hours on end after it was first released, but by the time The Force Awakens hit theaters months later, you had probably lost interest in your Sphero BB-8. But don’t bury the little droid in a drawer just yet, because a free app will make your BB-8 even more exciting…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Oh My God Everything About Marvel’s Poe Dameron Comic Sounds Amazing

Fact: The X-Wing books were the best Star Wars books. Double fact: The Rogue Squadron comics from Dark Horse were awesome. Unassailable triple fact: Poe Dameron is the best. Bearing all this in mind, we’re just a touch excited about Marvel’s upcoming Poe Dameron comic, which seems to be a spiritual successor to the Rogue…

Books & Comics James Whitbrook

This Space Opera Book Is Pure Insane Fun

Star Wars is over for now. The Expanse is off the air, and we have months to wait until Star Trek comes back to the big screen. So where are we going to get our recommended dosage of crazy-ass space action? The Far Stars trilogy by Jay Allan is a fun, wacky ride. Spoilers ahead……

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

Your Favorite Pop Culture Characters Just Got a Brand New Look

The essence of a character’s appearance is their profile. Head, face, shoulders—all the parts that get sculpted in a bust—should work together to be instantly recognizable. Artist Tom Whalen has now brought the majesty of the pop culture bust into two dimensions with these super cool art prints. Whalen’s latest solo art show, Bust’d 2:…

io9 Germain Lussier

J.J. Abrams: Star Wars Will Include Gay Characters, Get Over It

Star Wars will be an inclusive franchise and its future will include gay characters, according to J.J. Abrams, speaking earlier this week at the Oscar Wilde awards at Bad Robot Productions. The Daily Beast noted that as The Force Awakens has been the first film in the franchise to utilize a black lead, Abrams’ plans…

io9 Andrew Liptak

This Is What Darth Vader’s Theme Would Have Been If He Had Been The Hero

Darth Vader’s Imperial March is – apart from the Main Theme – the most iconic part of the music of Star Wars. It’s big, bombastic and menacing. So, what happens when you change the key that piece is in? Musician Ian Gordon went and took The Imperial March and recomposed it into a Major key,…

io9 Andrew Liptak

John Williams Discusses The Force Awakens Music for Rey, Kylo Ren and More

Listening to composer John Williams discuss Star Wars music is always a treat. In this short featurette, he discusses his ideas behind the unique themes of both Rey and Kylo Ren, as well as the fine line between using his classic score from the original trilogy… and overusing it. Contact the author at [email protected].

Movies Rob Bricken

A Clever Star Wars fan Figured Out How to Build a Tiny Rolling BB-8 Using Only Lego

There is no shortage of fan-built Lego BB-8s across the internet, but Mark Smiley and James Garrett have managed to build a tiny one that actually rolls, while keeping its head floating on top, using nothing but Lego components available in standard sets. This custom Lego build is very reminiscent of Sphero’s tiny version of…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski

Star Wars Just Gave Us an Epic Confrontation Without Any Blasters or Lightsabers

In a Star Wars movie, there’s only so much the characters can do (for now). It’s got to be sweeping, it’s got to be epic, it’s got to be full of action. On the other hand, Star Wars Rebels is where things can get weird in that galaxy far, far away—and last night, that’s exactly…

Television Germain Lussier

At Last, You Can Get All of Leigh Brackett’s Stark Stories in One Volume

Leigh Brackett was known as the Queen of Space Opera long before she co-wrote The Empire Strikes Back. And now, you can find out why. Haffner Press has collected all of the novels and stories she wrote about space adventurer Eric John Stark into one amazing volume. Featuring cover art from Raymond Swanland (see roughs…

Books & Comics Charlie Jane Anders

These New Star Wars Posters Are Simply Perfect

There are so many Star Wars posters out there these days, it’s incredibly difficult to make one stand out. Well, artist Matt Ferguson has found an answer to that: Make posters that are simple, clean, and instantly recognizable. That’s easier said than done, of course—but Ferguson’s definitely pulled it off. Along with the Bottleneck Gallery…

io9 Germain Lussier

Why Rogue One Is as Important to Star Wars as Episode VII

The Force Awakens was a huge milestone: the first continuation of the Star Wars movie saga since 1983’s Return of the Jedi. But the upcoming Rogue One is just as important to the future of Star Wars, if not more so. There’s a lot riding on Rogue One’s X-Wings. The first stand-alone story in Disney’s…

Movies Rob Bricken

How Did Such an Obvious Bomb as Gods of Egypt Ever Get Made?

Kylo Ren Boards the Millennium Falcon in The Force Awakens‘ Home Release Trailer

On Star Wars Rebels, the Jedi Are Once Again Gaining in Power

These Star Wars: The Force Awakens Videos Peek at the Post-Production Process

Chewbacca Has More Proof Han Shot First, as If You Needed It

It Takes 3 Months Just to 3D Print All the Parts For This Detailed Millennium Falcon Model

This 1994 Star Wars Style Guide Proves Hindsight Is a Wonderful Thing

Marvel Declares April 6th to Be ‘Poe Dameron Day’

Bored With BB-8? Sphero’s SPRK App Lets You Reprogram Your Droid to Be Exciting Again

Oh My God Everything About Marvel’s Poe Dameron Comic Sounds Amazing

This Space Opera Book Is Pure Insane Fun

Your Favorite Pop Culture Characters Just Got a Brand New Look

J.J. Abrams: Star Wars Will Include Gay Characters, Get Over It

This Is What Darth Vader’s Theme Would Have Been If He Had Been The Hero

John Williams Discusses The Force Awakens Music for Rey, Kylo Ren and More

A Clever Star Wars fan Figured Out How to Build a Tiny Rolling BB-8 Using Only Lego

Star Wars Just Gave Us an Epic Confrontation Without Any Blasters or Lightsabers

At Last, You Can Get All of Leigh Brackett’s Stark Stories in One Volume

These New Star Wars Posters Are Simply Perfect

Why Rogue One Is as Important to Star Wars as Episode VII

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