Funko Officially Unveils "The Last Jedi" Line Of Products

By: Benjamin Hart

"Force Friday II" is almost here, and that means we can expect the official reveal of an assortment of toys for Star Wars: The Last Jedi! Funko, who is know for producing a wide range of collectibles, including the Pop! vinyl figures, has just officially unveiled their slate of products related to The Last Jedi.

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Sphero Officially Unveils Their New BB-9E and R2-D2 Toys

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By: Dominic Jones

Two years ago the must have to on Force Friday (and for pretty much the entire next year) was the Sphero BB-8 toy that you controlled on your smartphone.  With the upcoming released of The Last Jedi Sphero are back with two new toys that will be released tomorrow for "Force Friday II", smartphone controlled BB-9E and R2-D2 toys.  The new droids work just like the original BB-8.  You can check out Sphero's awesome announcement video below,

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Mark Hamill Discusses How Luke Has Changed in The Last Jedi

By: Dominic Jones

Obviously, one of the most exciting thing about Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the opportunity to see Luke Skywalker in action again for the first time in over 30 years.  But we've been warned by the likes of Daisy Ridley and Rian Johnson that the Luke we meet in The Last Jedi may not be the same Luke we left in Return of the Jedi.  Mark Hamill addressed this and more in a recent interview with The Associated Press, discussing how Luke has changed and addressing the loss of Carrie Fisher.

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Propel Debuts New Star Wars Drones for Force Friday II

By: Dominic Jones

The past few years have seen the rise of drones as consumer products and now Propel is bringing drones to the Star Wars galaxy with a new line of high performance battling drones.  Available tomorrow (aka Force Friday II), there will be three new Star Wars drones available for fans to purchase and battle with.  The three drones available will be an X-Wing, Darth Vader's TIE Advanced, and a speeder bike.  Each drone will retail for $199 in the US and $229 in Canada, and are capable of traveling at up to 35mph.  The drone controllers also play the iconic Star Wars soundtracks by John Williams as well as lines from classic Star Wars characters.

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First Wave of The Last Jedi Lego Sets & Hasbro Action Figures Officially Revealed

By: Dominic Jones

We're just hours away from the release of the first wave of products from Star Wars: The Last Jedi hitting shelves on "Force Friday II".  And while there have been a few products that have accidentally made their way onto shelves (and then online), the majority of the products have not been officially revealed until now.  The main offerings from Hasbro and Lego have finally be released online today, check them out below,

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You Can Now "Find The Force" At Landmarks Across The Globe

By: Benjamin Hart

"Force Friday II" is coming up this Friday, and Lucasfilm has plenty of surprises in store for us. In addition to all the amazing Star Wars: The Last Jedi-themed toys and collectibles that will be revealed, fans

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New Image Of Luke Skywalker From 'The Last Jedi' Surfaces

By: Benjamin Hart

In lead up to Star Wars: The Force Awakens a few years back, it seemed everyone was asking the same question: "Where's Luke?". Now, with The Last Jedi just a few months away, Luke Skywalker can't stay hidden anymore.

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Han Solo & Finn To Appear In 'Forces Of Destiny'

By: Benjamin Hart

The first run of episodes from the new animated series Forces Of Destiny, which were released this Summer, featured a variety of beloved characters from across the saga. It has be announced that a new batch of episodes is on the way, and they will include even more classic Star Wars characters.

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New Photo Of Rey In 'The Last Jedi' Revealed

By: Benjamin Hart

With only a little over 100 days until the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, a new still from the film has been released. Yahoo Movies unveiled the photo as part of their Fall movie preview, which shows glimpses at an assortment of upcoming films.

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Review: 'Star Wars Rebels' Season Three Blu-ray

By: Dominic Jones

The third season of Star Wars Rebels hits blu-ray and DVD on Tuesday, kicking off an exciting week of Star Wars releases concluding with "Force Friday II" and the release of the first wave of merchandise for The Last Jedi.  While "Force Friday" will attract the greatest attention, the blu-ray box set for Star Wars Rebels season three should not be overlooked because it is far and away the the best one that Lucasfilm has released for the series. 

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The IPC Podcast LIVE #159 | Luke Cage

On this episode, Zac and Ben continue their Marvel Arc by discussing the first season of the hit Netflix series Luke Cage. They discuss Luke's story, from where it started in Jessica Jones, to its continuation in The Defenders, and everything in between. The break down the supporting characters, the heroes and villains, the unexpected twists, and the show's the social commentary and real world parallels. They also can't avoid hyping their upcoming Defenders discussion, and later on talking drive-throughs on #BBQWatch. All that and much more!

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Donald Glover Has Completed His Scenes For The Han Solo Film

By: Benjamin Hart

After some recent turmoil involving a change of directors, it now appears things are looking up for the Han Solo standalone film. At least one actor has completed his portion of the film as production draws closer to completion.

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Report: Maz Kanata's Role in 'The Last Jedi' Revealed

By: Dominic Jones

One of the many questions that fans have about Star Wars: The Last Jedi is what role will Maz Kanata play in the new film.  Maz was a key player in The Force Awakens, giving Rey her first significant lesson in the Force.  However, now that Rey will be training with Luke, the question is what is Maz's part in the story of the new film.  We know that Maz is definitely back, director Rian Johnson spoke briefly about working with Lupita Nyong'o in the recent Entertainment Weekly story, but did state that her role in the film is smaller than her role in The Force Awakens.

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Rian Johnson Reveals The Number Of Wipe Transitions In 'The Last Jedi'

By: Benjamin Hart

The original six Star Wars films not only set many standards storytelling wise, but in filmmaking as well. From the aesthetics and special effects, to the way shots are composed, and even down to the transitions between shots, George Lucas established an  visual style to his films.

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Full Details On 'Force Friday II' Events Revealed

By: Benjamin Hart

Exactly a week from now, on September 1st,  "Force Friday II" will kick off, officially revealing of all the toys and merchandise related to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Star Wars fans looking to finally get their hands on a Luke Skywalker or Supreme Leader Snoke action figure will have much to look forward to.

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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 25/08/17

On this episode Chris, Ben, and Dominic break down the latest Star Wars news and rumors!  They discuss the news that Michael K. Williams has been cut from the Han Solo movie and the reveal of Emilia Clarke's character's name in the film.  They also look at the new designs from The Last Jedi and share their thoughts on the AT-M6 and the First Order Dreadnought.  Plus, what Porgs sound like, are Anakin and Ahsoka in the latest Star Wars Battlefront II trailer, and some more thoughts on what an Obi-Wan stand alone film should cover.  All this and much more!

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StarWars.com Reveals The Inspirations Behind The First Order Dreadnought & AT-M6

By: Benjamin Hart

Yesterday on The Star Wars Show we were treated to our first looks at two new vehicles that will be appearing in Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It appears the First Order will be bringing in the big guns with the AT-M6(All Terrain MegaCaliber Six) Walker and the Mandator IV-class Dreadnought. Both will be featured prominently in The Last Jedi, and today StarWars.com discovered what inspired these vehicles.

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New Preview Excerpt From 'Star Wars: Phasma' Released

By: Dominic Jones

Del Rey Publishing and Lucasfilm have released a new preview excerpt from the upcoming novel Star Wars: Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson on StarWars.com today.  The novel, which hits shelves on September 1st (aka "Force Friday II"), is part of the Journey to The Last Jedi publishing line and tells the backstory of Captain Phasma (the stormtrooper Captain in chrome-armor played by Gwendoline Christie in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi).  The excerpt features Phasma on her homeworld of Parnassos meeting the First Order for the first time.  You can read the new excerpt below,

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'Force Friday II' Augmented Reality Scavenger Hunt Announced

By: Dominic Jones

September 1st, aka "Force Friday II", is already exciting because it's the day the first wave of products from Star Wars: The Last Jedi hit shelves, but now Lucasfilm has added another feature to make the entire weekend extra special.  Today they announced an augmented reality scavenger hunt that will take place in stores from September 1st-3rd using the official Star Wars app.  Throughout the weekend, fans are encouraged to find the special "Find the Force" logo on Star Wars display graphics in stores.  This will unlock holograms of iconic Star Wars characters.  There will be fifteen total holograms, with five different ones available each day of the weekend.

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'Galaxy's Edge' Is Topped Off At Disneyland

By: Benjamin Hart

Construction on Galaxy's Edge, the upcoming Star Wars themed land at Disney Parks, has been well underway for many months now. Recently, massive steel structures have begun to take shape over the acres of dirt that currently occupies the area where the attraction will sit. The Disneyland construction site specifically has just hit a major milestone that puts it that much closer to completion.

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'The Star Wars Show' Reveals New 'The Last Jedi' Vehicles

By: Dominic Jones 

Two new First Order vehicles from Star Wars: The Last Jedi were revealed today on The Star War Show.  Hosts Andi Gutierrez and Anthony Carboni showed off the AT-M6 and First Order Dreadnought.  The AT-M6 (All Terrain Megacaliber 6) is the new First Order walker (you can actually see them in the distance in the first trailer), while the Dreadnought is a massive new warship that's 7669.72m (25,162.8ft) in length, has two orbital auto cannons, and 24 anti-aircraft cannons.  You can see the reveal in the episode below,

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Jennifer Muro Talks About What to Expect From the Second Season of 'Forces of Destiny'

By: Dominic Jones

The release of the second season of the animated mircoseries of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny will be released in a slightly different format than the first season.  The first season was released as individual shorts on the Disney YouTube channel and were then released on Disney XD as interstitials a week later. However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, the second season will debut as thirty minute TV special on Disney XD in October.  Forces of Destiny writer Jennifer Muro spoke with IGN recently and she spoke about how the second season will be released,

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Michael K. Williams Says Emilia Clarke's Character Is Named "Kira" in the Han Solo Movie (Updated!)

By: Dominic Jones

Even though his character has (sadly) been cut from the upcoming untitled Han Solo, Michael K. Williams still knows a thing or two about that movie.  The actor was interviewed by Julie Miller in Vanity Fair recently about all of his upcoming projects, including the Han Solo film, and he dropped some interesting tidbits about the film--including the name of a previously unnamed character.

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Behind the Scenes Clip From the 'Star Wars Rebels' Season Three Blu-Ray About the Return of Thrawn

By: Dominic Jones

The blu-ray box set of season three of Star Wars Rebels will be released next week, and in anticipation Nerdist has released a preview clip of the behind the scenes bonus features that will be available on the box set.  The clip is a behind the scenes look at the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn to the Star Wars galaxy and features a fly on the wall look at the moment members of the Lucasfilm story group told author Timothy Zahn (who created the character for 1991's Star Wars: Heir to the Empire) that they would be adapting Thrawn for Rebels.  Check it out below,

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Rian Johnson Shares More 'The Last Jedi' Teases On Instagram

By: Benjamin Hart

With only a little over 100 days left until the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, hype is building, and the cast and crew are still hard at work on the film. While it seems no one can top Ron Howard, director Rian Johnson has made a habit of sharing various teases from the set of Episode VIII.

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Michael K. Williams' Role Has Been Cut From the Han Solo Movie

By: Dominic Jones

Emmy award winning actor Michael K. Williams's role from the upcoming untitled young Han Solo film has been cut.  The actor spoke with Deadline recently and revealed that his role was one of the, what we assume are many, significant changes that were made following Ron Howard taking over as director from Phil Lord and Chris Miller back in June.  The reason for the change is that the massive reshoots that Howard planned to revamp the film clashed with Williams' schedule. Williams explained,

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'Star Wars Battlefront II' Starfighter Assault Gameplay Debuted at Gamescom

By: Dominic Jones

Today during EA Play's presentation at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, the gameplay from the new Starfighter Assault mode from the upcoming Star Wars Battlefront II was debuted.  The mode was first teased in cinematic trailer last week, and the presentation showed off a multiplayer battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance over the planet Fondor.  In the battle, we also get to see several hero ships, including the Millennium Falcon, Poe Dameron's X-Wing, Slave I, and Darth Maul's Sith infiltrator.  Check out the battle below,

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Behind The Scenes Of Obi-Wan's Duel With Maul From The 'Star Wars Rebels' Season Three Blu-Ray

By: Dominic Jones

The blu-ray box set of season three of Star Wars Rebels will be released next week, and in anticipation Entertainment Weekly has released a preview clip of the behind the scenes bonus features that will be available on the box set.  The clip focuses on the episode duel between Obi-Wan Kenobu and Darth Maul in the episode "Twin Suns" and features executive producer Dave Filoni and animation supervisor Keith Kellog discussing how they planned Kenobi and Maul's movements in the scene.  You can check out the clip below,

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The IPC Podcast LIVE #158 | Jessica Jones

On this episode, Zac and Ben are joined by good friend McMahon from Star Wars Wastelands to break down season one of the hit Marvel Netflix series Jessica Jones. In preparation for their impending Defenders discussion, the guys dive into various aspects of Jessica Jones, including its intriguing plot, its standout characters, and the various thrills and surprises is presented. They also discuss the psychology of the David Tennant's Kilgrave and how the lovable 10th Doctor became one of the MCU's greatest villains. Later, they round off the show with a Quote of the Night duology and a #BBQWatch recipe from a Galaxy far, far away. All this and much more!

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Ron Howard Shares More Videos From The 'Han Solo' Set

By: Benjamin Hart

Another day, another update from the set of the Han Solo set courtesy of Ron Howard. Since taking over the job of directing the film, Howard has made it a point to fill up his social media feeds with various cryptic photos and videos from behind the scenes of the film.

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BREAKING: New Starfighter Gameplay Trailer For 'Star Wars Battlefront II' Released

By: Benjamin Hart

Everyone's getting pumped for the upcoming release of Star Wars Battlefront II, and one of the most exciting aspects of the game is a much broader range of content. While the first game focused largely on the Original Trilogy with only ground battles, the new game will include space combat in all eras of the Star Wars saga. Today, EA released a brand new gameplay trailer for Battlefront II, this time showing off that stunning starfighter gameplay they've been teasing.

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The SWU Podcast LIVE | 18/08/17

On this episode Chris, Ben, and Dominic discuss the exciting report from The Hollywood Reporter that Stephen Daldry in talks to direct an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie.  They share their thoughts on what they'd like to see in the film, what other characters could get films, and their thoughts on Daldry's pedigree.  They also look at the rest of the Entertainment Weekly The Last Jedi stories from last week and discuss what they expect from the reveals about Rey and Finn's backstory in the film.  Plus, there's still hope for Star Wars on Netflix, Battlefront II reveals are coming to Gamescom, and what makes a Legends character a good choice for bringing into the new canon.  All this and much more!

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Ron Howard Tweets New Picture of Chewbacca From the Han Solo Film Set

By: Dominic Jones

Ron Howard loves posting lots of fun tidbits and sneak peaks behind the scenes from the set of the untitled Han Solo film, which he took over from Phil Lord and Chris Miller as director last month.  Today he posted a new image of himself looking at the footage being shot on a monitor, but it's what's on the monitor that's really exciting.  The footage Howard is looking at appears to be a close-up on Chewbacca with several extras in the background.  Check it out for yourself below,

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Report: Stephen Daldry In Talks to Direct an Obi-Wan Kenobi Stand Alone Film (Updated!)

By: Dominic Jones

It looks like fans hoping the next Star Wars stand alone film would center around Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi may be in luck.  The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Academy Award nominated director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot, The Hours) is in early talks to helm an Obi-Wan film.  THR describes the film as being "in early stages" of development with no script having been written.  It is also not known whether Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan in the prequel trilogy (and reprised the role for a vocal cameo in The Force Awakens), has been approached about starring in the film.  No release date is given.

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New Hasbro TV Spots Reveal 'The Last Jedi' Toys (Updated!)

By: Benjamin Hart

Some unexpectedly awesome news just came to our attention(thanks, Chris!). Today, Hasbro uploaded a collection of TV spots that give us our first official looks at some of the toys from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

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Starkiller From 'The Force Unleashed' Almost Appeared In 'Star Wars Rebels'

By: Benjamin Hart

Beyond the story and mythology of the saga, one of the most fascinating things about Star Wars is the behind the scenes stories, especially the big "what if" scenarios. Return Of The Jedi was nearly "Revenge Of The Jedi", Leonardo DiCaprio almost being cast as Anakin Skywalker, and many others. Now we have another one to add to the history books.

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Rian Johnson Talks 'The Last Jedi' On The Star Wars Show

By: Benjamin Hart

It seems Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson is everywhere these days, and his last appearance happened on the latest episode of The Star Wars Show.

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Ron Howard Tweets New Picture & Video From the Han Solo Film Set

By: Dominic Jones

Ron Howard has been sharing lots of fun tidbits and sneak peaks behind the scenes from the set of the untitled Han Solo film since he took over from Phil Lord and Chris Miller as director last month.  Today, Howard shared a new picture of an Imperial helmet and blaster on a very Imperial-looking set.  He tweeted it with the caption, "The Empire Looms Large".  Check it out below,

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Video: F-105's "Rebel Girl"

By: Dominic Jones

Our friends in the band F-105 have released a new music video for their song "Rebel Girl."  The song was inspired by the heroines of Star Wars and the video intercuts footage of the band performing with clips from all eight live action Star Wars movies as well as the animated series Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.  Check out the video below,

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Kathleen Kennedy Comments on George Lucas' Current Level of Involvement in 'Star Wars'

By: Dominic Jones

Since selling Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012, George Lucas hasn't largely stepped away from Star Wars.  He still pops up now then, visiting the set of Rogue One and at events like the world premier for The Force Awakens and the 40th anniversary panel at Star Wars Celebration, but he isn't really involved in Star Wars anymore.  That being said, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said that he'll still offer little bits of advice about aspects that are important to him.

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Daniel Craig Talks About His 'The Force Awakens' Cameo

By: Dominic Jones

Daniel Craig made news yesterday when he announced during an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that he would be returning as Jame Bond in the upcoming 25th Bond movie, hitting theaters in November 2019.  But also in that interview, Craig spoke with Colbert briefly about how made a secret cameo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  Craig played the stormtrooper (playfully named JB-007 by fans) who Rey mindtricks into releasing her on Starkiller Base.  Prior to the film's release Craig denied having a role in the film, though the truth came out about a week after The Force Awakens hit theaters. You can see Craig explain how he got the role in the interview with Colbert below (the Star Wars talk begins around 7:40),

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New 'Star Wars Battlefront II' Trailer & Space Combat To Be Revealed At Gamescom

By: Benjamin Hart

Next week we are slated to get some amazing news and reveals from the upcoming game Star Wars Battlefront II. EA has announced that they will be doing a special presentation at Gamescom this year and much will be revealed about Battlefront II.

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The SWU Podcast | Kanjikast #13

On this episode, Dominic, Chris, and Ben are joined by SWU Patrons Rusty Zion, Jacob Campbell, Joey Mays, Katie Horn, Matt Taylor, Andy Seiner, and Eric Strothers to discuss a variety of Star Wars topics.  They review some of the Entertainment Weekly reveals and discuss whether those are revealing too much.  They also share their favourite character from the new era of Star Wars and their favourite scene from their least favourite Star Wars movie.  All this and much more!

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New Mobile Strategy Game 'Star Wars: Rise To Power' Announced

By: Benjamin Hart

Earlier today Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm announced a brand new Star Wars mobile strategy game that will be coming to your favorite devices sometime soon!

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New Official Synopsis for 'Star Wars: Phasma' Released

By: Dominic Jones 

Del Rey Publishing and Lucasfilm have released a new official synopsis for the upcoming novel Star Wars: Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson.  The novel, which hits shelves on September 1st (aka "Force Friday II"), is part of the Journey to The Last Jedi publishing line and tells the backstory of Captain Phasma (the stormtrooper Captain in chrome-armor played by Gwendoline Christie in The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi).  You can read the new synopsis below,

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'The Last Jedi'-Themed Cups & Popcorn Buckets Surface

By: Benjamin Hart

Considering all the recent news, it's clear that Star Wars: The Last Jedi is not that far away. This is the time of year we start seeing merchandise from the new films begin popping up in various places. One of the latest reveals is one of the cooler ones, in my opinion.

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The IPC Podcast LIVE #157 | Top Five Marvel Characters

On this episode, in preparation for their upcoming Defenders discussion, Zac and Ben bring back the listener favorite "Top Five" format. This time they discuss their top five favorite Marvel characters, including ones from the films, television, comics, and more. They run through a plethora of listener submitted listens before revealing their own lists, then they wrap it all up with an inspirational Quote of the Night. Later, listen as they solve a costumer conundrum on #BBQWatch. All this and much more.

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New Canto Bight Vehicle From 'The Last Jedi' Revealed

By: Benjamin Hart

Over the past few days Anthony Breznican over at Entertainment Weekly has released an astounding amount of news from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. His series of articles, which will all be featured in the next issue of Entertainment Weekly, have revealed countless details about the film. One such reveal has to do with the city of Canto Bight.

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Rian Johnson and Daisy Ridley Discuss Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, and More in 'The Last Jedi'

By: Dominic Jones

Over the past two days Entertainment Weekly has been releasing tonnes of new tidbits and images from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, covering topics like Luke and Rey's relationship, the creatures and history of Ach-To, the mysteries of Rey and Finn's pasts, and Benicio Del Toro's mysterious "DJ".  Today, Anthony Breznican wrapped up EW's coverage with a rapid fire story touching on the roles of several characters in The Last Jedi with writer/director Rian Johnson and Rey actress Daisy Ridley.

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Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Rian Johnson Talk About the Mysteries of Rey and Finn's Pasts

By: Dominic Jones

Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Rian Johnson Talk About the Mysteries of Rey and Finn's Pasts

Fans have been speculating about who Rey might be related ever since she first popped up in the The Force Awakens teaser trailer in November 2014, over a year before the film had even hit theaters.  While The Force Awakens established that Rey's parents left her on Jakku when she was very young and she had not seen them since then, we still have no idea who they actually are.  As part of Entertainment Weekly's continuing coverage of The Last Jedi, Anthony Breznican spoke with writer/director Rian Johnson and Rey actress Daisy Ridley about how The Last Jedi will address the questions posed by The Force Awakens.

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