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Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

Scientists Actually Built a Working Tractor Beam: How It Works

Scientists built a working tractor beam—the first example of one that pulls objects visible to the naked eye. That's a huge deal.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Tony Gilroy says season 2 of Andor will barrel straight into Rogue One

Gilroy: "I’m not trying to make a career here… We got it right the first time, and you don’t want to let your foot off the gas.”

Entertainment | Entertainment

Star Wars Is About to Get its Biggest Reboot Since 2015

The Rey-centric New Jedi Order Star Wars movie is using a similar time jump the saga has tried before. But this time, in a whole new way.

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

Scientists Actually Built a Working Tractor Beam: How It Works

Scientists built a working tractor beam—the first example of one that pulls objects visible to the naked eye. That's a huge deal.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

'Andor' brings back a brilliant concept from 1970s Star Wars canon

The setting for 'Star Wars: Andor' might be a bit confusing at first. Here's how the Corporate Zone borrows from old Han Solo books, and what it all means with Star Wars canon.

Entertainment | Miscellanneous Trek

10 Reasons Why Star Trek Is Better Than Star Wars, According To Reddit

While both space-based franchises have their own merits, these are 10 reasons why Star Trek is better than Star Wars, according to Reddit.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Fan Theory Connects Star Wars to Indiana Jones

A famous Star Wars Easter egg in 'Raiders of the Lost Ark' has inspired a convincing fan theory.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The Problem with Woke 'Obi-Wan' Isn’t What You've Been Told

The Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series on Disney+ keeps getting worse all the time, but the painfully intersectional villain, Reva, is the least of the show’s problems....

Entertainment | Entertainment

Darth Vader Returns in New trailer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

Darth Vader makes his long-awaited comeback in the new trailer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'

Entertainment | The Films

'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' 4K Director's Edition puts the Star Wars special editions to shame

If you want to update a classic sci-fi movie the first rule is: don't change anything. Here's why the new 4K 'Star Trek: The Motion Picture' beats the Star Wars special editions.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars will finally give us the missing piece of Darth Vader’s story

Who was Darth Vader between trilogies? The biggest Star Wars revelations in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' might be all about 32-year-old Darth Vader.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Everything We Saw in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Trailer

New Star Wars trailer alert! Here's all the goodies we spotted in the new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer.

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

Warp speed ahead: is the Star Trek saga set to eclipse Star Wars?

With a fourth film in the rebooted series on the horizon, the USS Enterprise’s big-screen adventures may just be beginning

Entertainment | Entertainment

31 Great Star Wars Details Even Casual Fans Will Like

Mark Hamill didn't know the twist while filming <i>The Empire Strikes Back.</i>

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

Disney unveils its first real-life retractable lightsaber — and it looks incredible

Watch Disney's first real-life lightsaber in action before it debuts at a new 'Star Wars' hotel in 2022.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Looks like Disney has made a 'real' lighstaber and this is how it works

Disney has made many a fans dream come true by creating its very own lightsaber. The weapon of choice for Jedis has had many a toy replica, but a new patent...

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Watch What The Mandalorian Looks Like Before and After ILM Adds Its Special Effects | Mental Floss

Season 2 of ‘The Mandalorian’ introduced a massive Krayt dragon and a whole host of other jaw-dropping special effects. See how ILM did it.

News | News

After Trying To Cancel Gina Carano For Wrongthink, Disney Has Now Been Cancelled By Conservatives

One of the stars of the Disney-Plus Star Wars series The Mandalorian, has been canceled by Hollywood’s cancel culture elitists

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

This visual timeline of the STAR WARS saga compared to years in the real world is blowing my mind

Twitter user Rik Villanueva of the Jammed Transmissions Star Wars podcast posted this, and it's absolutely blowing my mind. In other words: the Star Wars saga (or at least, the Skywalker saga) is basically just the lifespan of a Baby Boomer. In some ways,

Entertainment | Entertainment

Here's Why Some Star Wars Fans Hated the Mandalorian Finale

A new video on The Stupendous Wave YouTube channel explains why the Luke Skywalker reveal in The Mandalorian's finale has annoyed some Star Wars fans.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

George Lucas' Plans for His Star Wars Sequels Were More Familiar Than You'd Think

In an new interview conducted for The Star Wars Archives: 1999-2005, George Lucas lifted the lid on his original plans for Star Wars' sequel trilogy, including the return of Darth Maul, Comics characters, and Leia taking the main stage.

Science & Technology | Tech

The Surprising Link Between Star Wars' Stormtroopers and Apple's Earbuds

Apple’s sleek white earbuds look suspiciously similar to Star Wars' stormtrooper uniforms—and it’s not a coincidence.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Disney+ and Lego are making a new Star Wars Holiday Special

The new Lego Star Wars Holiday Special is about Rey traveling through time and learning about the holiday spirit

Entertainment | Entertainment

It was supposed to be 'A Hard Day's Night' meets 'Star Wars.' It wasn't.

Remember how Hanna-Barbera made a live-action KISS made-for-TV movie in the '70s?

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

George Lucas Changed the Ending of Empire Strikes Back After it Had Already Debuted in Theaters

A new story released on Star Wars's official website says that after George Lucas saw 'The Empire Strikes Back,' he asked for a few tweaks to the film's ending.

News | The News

Watch: Canadian police with weapons drawn cuff girl dressed as stormtrooper for Star Wars Day promotion

The girl was just trying to drum up business on Star Wars Day by walking the sidewalk in costume.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars Finally Answers Luke's Missing Lightsaber Mystery

One of the biggest mysteries in all of Star Wars revolves around the sudden reappearance of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber, decades after he watched it fall down a tunnel in Cloud City. The blue lightsaber that was given to Luke by Obi-Wan Kenobi was in youn

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

Quentin Tarantino: ‘Star Wars’ And Marvel Are At War With Original Cinema

Add another titan director to the list of titan directors dismissive of the trend of assembly-line movies created by the &#8220;Star Wars&#8221; and Marvel franchises: Quentin Tarantino. Speaking with Deadline, the Academy Award-nominated &#8220;Once Upon

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars: Major Skywalker parentage canon fact confirmed - SlashGear

We're taking another look at a point of interest in the history of the official canon Star Wars universe today - specifically at Anakin Skywalker. It's the

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Theoretically, Yoda Wasn't Even 30 When He Died

There’s a big, if unintentional, consequence of Baby Yoda’s existence. Because we were told how old the little guy is (50) and we think we have a decent understanding of how old Baby Yoda is developmentally (approximately 18 months) considering what we’ve

Entertainment | Entertainment

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is so bad, it might get Lucasfilm’s president fired – BGR

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is out this weekend, and it’s on track to kill at the box office when it comes to ticket sales. No other film launching this weekend has a chance of outperforming Episode IX — especially Cats, considering what reviewers ar

Entertainment | Movies

Who Are Rey’s Parents in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker does provide an answer to who Rey’s parents are that is different from the implication in The Last Jedi that her parents were no one who mattered.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The 20 Worst Parts of ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’

The conclusion to the "Star Wars" Skywalker Saga is a mess in so many different ways

Entertainment | Entertainment

‘The Rise of Skywalker’ delivers a messy but satisfying finale to the new Star Wars trilogy

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is the ninth and final film in what Lucasfilm is calling The Skywalker Saga. It’s the end of the story — that’s both its greatest asset and its heaviest burden. Certainly, if you’re hoping that a single movie can effecti

Entertainment | Entertainment

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ First Reactions Are In

The folks who attended the premiere of the new "Star Wars" flick have some feelings about it

Entertainment | Entertainment

What George Lucas’ Star Wars: Episode 7, 8 and 9 would have looked like

The Skywalker Saga is about to come to an end with J.J. Abrams’ The Rise of Skywalker. But before it does, we look back at George Lucas’ own vision for the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Midi-chlorians and The Whills were involved.

Politics | Woke Insanity

Billy Dee Williams: Disney Should Not Have Made Lando Pansexual | The Daily Wire

After rejecting assertions of being &#8220;gender fluid,&#8221; actor Billy Dee Williams now says that Disney made a mistake by turning the iconic character Lando Calrissian into a pansexual for the &#8220;Solo: A Star Wars Story&#8221; movie, arguing tha

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

‘The Mandalorian’ episode 7 will feature a sneak peek of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

Star Wars is hot right now -- not only because Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is almost here, but also because of The Mandalorian on Disney . The show brought us the adorable Baby Yoda character, but that’s not the only reason it’s worthy of your at

Politics | Woke Insanity

J.J. Abrams: ‘The Rise Of Skywalker’ Will Have LGBTQ Representation

Director J.J. Abrams has allegedly delivered on his promise to feature more LGBTQ representation in the Star Wars universe via the upcoming film &#8220;Rise of Skywalker.&#8221; Though the characters Finn and Poe will not be lovers, Abrams said the repres

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Disney’s cringe-worthy Baby Yoda merch goes on sale | TechCrunch

1Password has been around for 14 years, and the founders grew the company the old-fashioned way — without a dime of venture capital. But when it decided to take venture help, it went all in. Today, the company announced a $200 million Series A from Acce

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

How 'The Mandalorian' Could Cross Over with 'Rise of Skywalker' | Hollywood Reporter

One character in the new Disney+ series feels like someone audiences should know about, so does that mean it should be referenced in 'The Rise of Skywalker'?

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars: A New Hope’s Greedo scene may be edited differently on Disney+

People have started to notice something strange about the first Star Wars film, A New Hope, on Disney+. The iconic scene with Greedo and Han Solo appears to have an entirely different edit than what fans have seen before.

Entertainment | Star Wars

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Final Trailer

The saga will end, the story lives forever. Watch the final trailer for #StarWars: #TheRiseOfSkywalker in theaters December 20. Get your tickets now: Fandang...

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Darth Vader's Elaborate Surprise Dinner Table Plan Is Weird

We can't help but wonder how much effort went into Darth Vader's dinner table plan.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars Dark Side Band 'Galactic Empire' Performs a Sinister Heavy Metal Cover of 'The Imperial March'

Star Wars themed band Galactic Empire, who previously performed an out of this world heavy metal cover of the Star Wars main theme song, further embraced

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Most Famous TV and Movie Mistakes of All Time

Even some of the best directors, creators, and actors can slip up once in a while. Check out these famous TV and movie mistakes you never noticed before.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Strangest Lightsabers in the Star Wars Universe: From Dark Rey to Ahsoka Tano - IGN

Rey's switchblade saber is just the latest in a long line of strange lightsaber designs. Here's a look at the most memorable blades in Star Wars history.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

SPACE: 1999 Bridged the Gap from TREK to WARS - Nerdist

Right before Star Wars, a British sci-fi series mixed Star Trek-level science fiction with trippy '70s grooviness. That show was Space: 1999 and it rocks.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Daisy Ridley Reveals She Almost Quit Star Wars While Filming The Force Awakens | Mental Floss

Being part of a franchise as popular as 'Star Wars' can be incredibly overwhelming, which is why Daisy Ridley considered quitting back in 2014.

Entertainment | Star Wars

Admiral Ackbar Actor Upset About Final Moment As Character. Here's Why.

Actor Tim Rose, who played Admiral Ackbar in three “Star Wars” films, said that when his last scene as the character was filmed, he felt slighted that he was asked to make a joke instead of being thanked for playing the character.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Mark Hamill Confirmed How He'll Be Returning in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

We can always count on Mark Hamill to give us some early intel on the next Star Wars movie (whether the studios like it or not).

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

A Guide to Mark Hamill’s Colorful Non–’Star Wars’ Career

Mark Hamill is more than just Luke Skywarer, and his non–“Star Wars” career has been a wild ride, from voice roles as the Joker in “Batman” and Chucky in “Child’s Play” to some regrettable action films. We list all of Hamill’s other work

Entertainment | Television/Film/Books

This fan-made, nerd-approved edit of an iconic Star Wars scene took 2.5 years to make

Fast-paced editing, visual trickery, and extra footage make the iconic battle between Obi-Wan and Vader feel brand-new. One of the creators tells us why he did it.

News | In The News

Mark Hamill claims the royal baby name was his idea and he's got the photo to prove it

Mark Hamill tweeted that he's the reason Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose a 'Star Wars'-inspired middle name for their new baby.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

8 Sci-Fi Cars That Make You Believe Batmobiles and Light Cycles Are Real

Looking inside these classic vehicles from futuristic movies will (almost) make you forget about the Avengers for a minute. 

Entertainment | Entertainment

Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in 'Star Wars,' dies at 74 - CNN

Peter Mayhew, the original Chewbacca actor in "Star Wars," has died, according to his agent. Mayhew, 74, died on April 30 with his family by his side in his North Texas home. He is survived by his wife, Angie, and three children.

Entertainment | Star Wars

J.J. Abrams Defends Star Wars: Episode IX Title The Rise of Skywalker | IndieWire

The title has left many fans wondering if Abrams will retcon some of the decisions Rian Johnson made in "The Last Jedi."

Entertainment | Entertainment

How The Death Star and Palpatine May Impact THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

The final moments of the teaser for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker gave us Emperor Palpatine's distinctive laugh. We think he's the true enemy all along.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

8 Questions Raised By New Star Wars Episode IX The Rise Of Skywalker Teaser | toofab.com

Who is Luke talking to? Whose medal is that? Is that really the Emperor? Where are Lando's clothes?

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

‘Star Wars Episode 9' Title Rumor Raises Some Big New Skywalker Questions | Inverse

If 'Episode IX' really is the end of the Skywalker saga in 'Star Wars', what does that mean exactly? How can a saga end when most of its family members are dead or don't go by the name "Skywalker"? Here are two big options, plus how th

Politics | Leftists Are Insane

Melissa Harris-Perry: ‘Star Wars’ racist because Darth Vader is black

MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry made the argument Sunday that “Star Wars” is racist because Darth Vader is black.

Entertainment | Star Wars

Take EW's epic tour of 'Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' at Disney's theme parks

We've been there. We've been to the galaxy far, far away. Now we've returned to tell the tale. Last week,…

Gaming | Gaming

New 'Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order' Details Are Coming

Respawn is riding high right now on their incredible success of Apex Legends so far but they've still got one more amazing title on the horizon that will be perfect for Star Wars fans. Though we've known that their upcoming game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Ord

Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot

New study finds LEGO sets may just be a better investment than gold | SYFY WIRE

Buyer beware; but at least if you can’t sell a LEGO set, you can still play with it.   

Entertainment | Star Wars

Ultimate Star Wars Land Guide: Here's What is Coming to New 2019 Land

Star Wars Land is the biggest addition to Disneyland and Walt Disney World ever. This fantastic new Disney land will immerse you completely in the Star Wars universe. In our Star Wars Land guide we dive into every aspect of the new expansion.

Business & Finance | Advertising/Marketing

Mark Hamill Confirms How Luke Skywalker Died in Star Wars: The Last Jedi | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

‘Star Wars Episode 9’ Rumors: Darth Vader Is Almost Definitely a Sith Ghost | Inverse

As 'Star Wars: Episode IX' threatens to wrap up the entire saga, it seems impossible that the most popular Star Wars character of all — Darth Vader — won’t make an appearance. Here's why a Vader Sith ghost makes a lot of sense, and why it's weirdly

Entertainment | Star Trek News

Star Trek, learning from Star Wars' mistakes, to opt for distinct tones, strategic releases with new TV shows

If there is one thing that binds all modern humans, it’s our collective desire for More Content. As such, it seemed only natural to keep our maws stuffed with the stuff, as Lucasfilm demonstrated with its abundance of Star Wars films, spin-offs, TV show

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Marvel Comics fires Star Wars writer Chuck Wendig over Twitter comments - Polygon

Star Wars writer Chuck Wendig announced he had been fired from Marvel Comics’ Star Wars books, because of his outspoken social media presence on Twitter.

Entertainment | Entertainment

Disney CEO Says Star Wars Fans Should 'Expect Some Slowdown' | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

We Rewatched ‘Solo’ On Blu-ray And It’s So Weird That It Exists

After rewatching it, our Mike Ryan has become legitimately fascinated with ’Solo.’

Entertainment | Entertainment

Everything You Need to Know About the History of Vader's Castle

The galaxy far, far away is having a castle renaissance lately. Reintroduced into the Star Wars canon by Rogue One, the sinister abode of Darth Vader has suddenly become a hot topic, be it through current and upcoming comics, or persistent rumors of its r

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars IX Is a Long Way Away, But Here's What We Know About It So Far

The release date, who's in it, what it could be called, and when you'll see that first trailer.

Entertainment | Films

Mark Hamill Shares Some Very Early Poster Concepts For STAR WARS That Tried To Explain The Film

Thanks to Mark Hamill we have four very early poster concepts for George Lucas' original Star Wars film. I've never seen these posters before and what's interesting about them is that they try to explain the movie to people. Hamill offered some commentary

Entertainment | Star Wars

Mark Hamill in Disguise as First Order Stormtrooper at Comic-Con

Continuing in the proud tradition of celebrities who disguise themselves in cosplay at San Diego Comic-Con, Mark Hamill hid among fans on the convention floor donned as a stormtrooper. “DAY 3 WISH LIST,” Hamill wrote. #SDCC DAY 3 WISH LIST: A) Don’t

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

It’s Crazy That Darth Vader Had A Bomb In His Body The Whole Time

Seriously, Anakin Skywalker (later Darth Vader) had a bomb in his body throughout six ’Star Wars’ movies. Why isn’t there more made of it?

Entertainment | Star Wars

‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Returns the Jedi With 12 New Episodes, Trailer (Video) - SFGate

There's another "Star Wars" TV show on its way to expand the franchise, but this is one fans thought had already become one with the Force. At San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Executive Producer Dave Filoni announced "Star Wars: The Clone Wars&quo

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Star Wars Episode 9: JJ Abrams Bringing Keri Russell To The Cast - GameSpot

Production on next year's Star Wars movie begins soon, with JJ Abrams returning as director.

Entertainment | Entertainment

WATCH: Luke Skywalker Laments 'Radical Changes' In 'Last Jedi'

In an interview with IGN published this week, Mark Hamill discussed the "tragic" trajectory of his iconic character Luke Skywalker as portrayed by Rian Johnson in "The Last Jedi," w

Entertainment | Star Wars

Mark Hamill and Chris Evans Discuss Whether a Lightsaber Could Break Captain America’s Shield

Mark Hamill and Chris Evans have answered a question that kids everywhere want to know: if Luke Skywalker and Captain America got into a fight, could Luke’s lightsaber break through Cap’s vibranium shield? The “Star Wars” star was asked on Twitter

Entertainment | Star Wars

Legendary Jedi to appear in Star Wars: Episode IX

When Star Wars: Episode IX hits theaters next December, it'll reportedly feature an appearance by one of the franchise's most legendary Jedi.

Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT

Exclusive: Future ‘A Star Wars Story’ Spinoffs on Hold at Lucasfilm

In the wake of the disappointing launch of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', Lucasfilm has put plans for more 'A Star Wars Story' spinoffs on hold and is instead focusing on 'Episode IX' and crafting a new trilogy.

Entertainment | Entertainment

No, 'Star Wars' Isn't Failing Because Of Hateful Trolls. It's Failing Because Kathleen Kennedy Has Done A Garbage Job.

On Monday, former Hollywood Reporter editor Marc Bernardin took it upon himself to explain the ongoing failure of the new Star Wars lineup to set the world aflame. His answer: the fans are the problem.

Entertainment | Star Wars

Everything You Need to Know About Disney's New 'Star Wars' Attraction

Disney's new 'Star Wars' land attraction is coming soon to a theme park near you!

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Why Did Solo: A Star Wars Story Bomb at the Box Office?

Why Did Solo: A Star Wars Story Bomb at the Box Office? The standalone prequel fell well short of financial expectations over its opening weekend. So what happened?

Entertainment | Entertainment

'Solo' Is Everything You'd Expect From a Han Solo Movie–And That's Not a Good Thing

Instead of an origin story that explains how he became Han Solo, this movie shows the iconic character fully formed.

Entertainment | Star Wars

Did Han Solo Use A Trick Of Einstein's Relativity To Make The Kessel Run?

As the new Star Wars movie, Solo, premieres, let's look at the physics of how his most famous achievement might actually be possible.

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Star Wars: Episode IX': 1 Actor May Have Revealed a Huge Spoiler About Rey

The 'Star Wars' actor let slip some interesting spoilers about J.J. Abrams' plans for Rey.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

The Other Lucasfilms: All The Ambitious Movies That Weren't Star Wars

When they weren't producing Star Wars and Indiana Jones, Lucasfilm also released some of the most inventive movies you've never heard of.

News | Interesting Stories

Owner of volcano-eaten Ford Mustang more worried about R2-D2 mailbox

By now, you've probably seen the video. And if you haven't, well there it is above: Mike Hale's silver Ford Mustang being devoured by the ravenous Pele, Hawaii's volcano goddess, and her unstoppable crush of lava. Yet, if you look closely in that video, y

Gaming | Gaming

'Star Wars' AR, VR experiences let fans live out their fantasies - CNN

'Star Wars' AR, VR experiences let fans live out their fantasies with 'Jedi Challenges' and 'Secrets of the Empire'

Entertainment | Star Wars

US diner chain drops spoilers of Solo: A Star Wars Story characters

If you want to avoid spoilers of any kind for new Star Wars spin-off movie Solo, then avoid trips to US diner chain Denny's at all costs.

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Star Wars': Luke Skywalker's Most Insane Force Powers

We put together a list of Luke's most notable powers. A few are well-known, but others could lead to questions about his intentions in 'The Last Jedi.'

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Solo: A Star Wars Story': The Secret Harrison Ford Told Alden Ehrenreich

Harrison Ford talked to Alden Ehrenreich before he played Han Solo in 'Solo: A Star Wars Story.' Find out how he helped the young actor.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

What If The ’Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Ending Was Seconds Longer

What if the ending to ’Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ was roughly 30 seconds longer?

Politics | Liberal "Tolerance"

Leftists Triggered Over 'White Male' Jon Favreau Being Hired On 'Star Wars' Series

According to the logic of the Left, only black people can write and direct movies about black people, only women can write and direct movies about women, and white males need to check their privilege.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

‘Star Wars 8’ Novel: Kylo Ren Helped Rey Learn Advanced Skills To Kill Praetorian Guards In ‘The Last Jedi’

Supreme Leader Snoke’s decision to connect Rey and Kylo may have led to his downfall in ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’. There were several questions that were finally answered in Star ...

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

Here's why no one really cares about Solo: A Star Wars Story

Solo: A Star Wars Story - why people aren't excited about the Han Solo Star War spin-off.

Science & Technology | Cool Stuff

Physicists Created a New Form of Light

Researchers at MIT and Harvard made groups of three photons interact.

Entertainment | Entertainment

First 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Trailer Proves 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' Exists | WIRED

The long-awaited and long-troubled Han Solo standalone movie finally has a full trailer. Watch it here.

Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff

All the Star Wars movies and shows in development right now

At least half a dozen Star Wars movies and TV shows are planned for the next several years. Here's a rundown of all of them.

Entertainment | Star Wars

Get your first look at ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ in the new trailer

https://youtu.be/dNW0B0HsvVs Alden Ehrenreich seems to basically channel Harrison Ford in a couple of scenes in this brand new short teaser trailer for Solo:..

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Makes Me Worry About 'Episode IX'

The Last Jedi took Star Wars in a bold new direction, but where does the series go now if it's being handed back to the person who directed The Force Awakens?

Politics | Interesting Links

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi': The Full Shapiro Review | Daily Wire

On Saturday night, I went with my wife and dad to see the new Star Wars film. I’ll save my general rating for the end of this review, but it’s very difficult to put an overall grade on such a chaotic film. There are great parts, there are terrible par

Politics | The Hall of Idiots

Luke Skywalker Gets Shredded By Ted Cruz, Donald Trump Jr. In Twitter War

It's not often that anyone goes up against Luke Skywalker and comes away the victor, but that's just what happened when the Star Wars actor got in a Twitter tiff with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX).

Entertainment | Entertainment

How to Perform the Star Wars Theme—On Calculators | Mental Floss

Test your knowledge with amazing and interesting facts, trivia, quizzes, and brain teaser games on MentalFloss.com.

Entertainment | Star Wars

Mark Hamill and 'Star Wars' cast describe Carrie Fisher's 'phenomenal' final performance in 'The Last Jedi'

Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, and John Boyega have seen the movie and reveal their instant reactions to their late co-star's farewell to the galaxy far, far away.

Entertainment | Entertainment

The 'Star Wars' Han Solo movie now has an official name

Star Wars' cinematic universe tale focused on young Han Solo has a name, and we found out thanks to director Ron Howard, who announced it using a placard in a video shared on Twitter. It follows the "A Star Wars Story" model set by Rogue One, th

Entertainment | Star Wars

Here's your full-length 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer

The next Star Wars film won't hit theaters until December 15th, but there's a new trailer that just aired during Monday Night Football. Star Wars: The Last Jedi...

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' debuts first looks at First Order's menacing new Star Destroyer, AT-AT

Lucasfilm designers update two iconic Imperial ships for the First Order for epic "Episode VIII" battle scenes.

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Star Wars: Episode VIII': Everything We Learned From New Set Photos

The latest from the set of 'Episode VIII' gives us plenty to get excited for. Here's everything we've learned so far.

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Forces of Destiny' YouTube series explores untold 'Star Wars' tales

Can't get enough Star Wars content while you wait for the next couple of movie installments?

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Star Wars': Everything you never knew about Darth Vader

Fans are two issues in on the new 2017 run of Marvel Comics' "Darth Vader," the books that fill in the backstory of everyone's favorite Jedi-turned-Sith Lord. In last year's Marvel run (25 issues in all), we learned all about what was going on w

Entertainment | Entertainment

Carrie Fisher Autopsy: Cocaine, Heroin, Ecstasy in Her System | Variety

Carrie Fisher had cocaine, heroin, and ecstasy in her system when she became ill on a flight in December, according to her autopsy report.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Links

A lot of parents are naming their babies 'Kylo' after the new bad guy in Star Wars

'Caitlin' and its variations plummeted in popularity as a baby name in the year after Caitlyn Jenner came out as transgender, according to new government data.

Entertainment | Star Wars

The ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Trailer Is Here! ‘It’s Time for the Jedi to End’

After months of waiting and feverish speculation about singular or plural “Jedi,” we finally have our first look at Star Wars: Episode VIII — The Last Jedi.

Family & Parenting | Wedding Stuff I Love

This wedding's Disney theme (with Star Wars!) is warming our cold villain hearts like a spell

From princesses to Star Wars, this bride, Melissa, loves Disney. Her groom Brodie was on board, too, so choosing a Disney theme for the wedding with a gold gown, Disney princess-channeling bridesm…

Entertainment | Star Wars

'Rogue One' Alternate Ending Revealed: The Lifesaving Escape That Almost Was...

Once there was a way to get back home — at least for Jyn Erso and Cassian Andor

Entertainment | Star Wars

‘The Last Jedi’ Will Make ‘Return of the Jedi’ Meaningless

If 'The Last Jedi' is what its title implies, then Luke might just as well have gotten a job selling power converters at Tosche Station.

Entertainment | Star Wars

The Star Wars Death Star trench isn't where you think it is

Prepare to have your Star Wars mind blown. The actual location of the famous trench run in "A New Hope" isn't as obvious as almost everyone thinks.

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'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Has a Title and a Poster!

Mark Hamill in The Force Awakens. Disney has just announced that the next installment of the Star Wars saga (in theaters on Dec. 15) will be called Star Wars: The Last Jedi.  See the first official poster below. A sequel to the 2015 blockbuster Star

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Watch Chewbacca Actually Pull Off An Arm In Star Wars: The Force Awakens Deleted Scene

In Star Wars: A New Hope, fans learned an interesting bit of information about Chewbacca while the Wookiee was engaged in a game of Holochess with R2-D2. It turns out that he is a bit of a sore loser, and that one of his favorite aggressive moves is to pu

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This Is How Carrie Fisher's Death Will Be Handled in Future "Star Wars" Films

"We don't normally respond to fan or press speculation, but there is a rumor circulating that we would like to address," the statement read. "We want to assure our fans that Lucasfilm has no plans to digitally recreate Carrie Fisher's performance as Princess or General Leia Organa."

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One Sneaky Way Star Wars: A New Hope May Tie Into Rogue One

We're not sure if this is accidental, or if there is some sort of witchcraft going on here, but Rogue One: A Star Wars Story may have a rather interesting connection to A New Hope that we've never thought about before. Read on to see just what may have ha

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Death Star would cost $7.7 octillion per day to operate

Talk about death to the Empire's budget. A British company runs the numbers, including laundry and light-bulb bills.

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Final Rogue One Trailer Brings More Humor, More X-Wing Fighters, And Darth Vader

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is now less than a month away and as we fly toward the release one final trailer has been released that may show us who the real star of the show is, the droid.

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How Much The Millennium Falcon Would Cost In Real Life

How much would it cost to bring a fictional spaceship to life? As it turns out, a huge amount of real world money.

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New 'Rogue One' Featurette Connects the 'Star Wars' Dots

Anyone who’s still confused about how Rogue One fits into the big Star Wars picture will be grateful for this new behind-the-scenes featurette, which sets up the story while offering some new footage from the film. Remember the text crawl at the beginni