the force awakens

Marvel receives note from Lucasfilm after breaking box office record

[Photo by: Lucasfilm, Marvel] Marvel's Infinity War has been smashing box office records previously set by earlier Marvel films, surpassing the wildly successful Black Panther movie that raked in an impressive $25.2 million on its opening night. Now, Avengers: Infinity War has officially passed Star Wars: The Force Awakens for top domestic box office opening, and Lucasfilm passed on the torch in the […]

This 'Star Wars' comic explains how Rey got the Force

[Photos by: Lucasfilm, Marvel] How did Rey get the Force in Star Wars? After the character, portrayed by Daisy Ridley, discovered she's a Force-user in 2015's The Force Awakens and sharpened her power in the recent The Last Jedi, fans want to know: What exactly caused Rey to be Force-sensitive? Thankfully, a new comic book […]

'Star Wars' franchise passes $4 billion in ticket sales

[Photo by: Lucasfilm] Looks like Emo Kylo Ren has a lot less to be emo about: It's being reported that the Star Wars franchise has now passed the $4 billion mark, exceeding the amount Disney paid George Lucas to purchase the property in 2012. The Mouse assuredly ain't sweatin' that hefty price tag now! Read […]

Daisy Ridley's 'Star Wars' audition got a little intense—watch

[Photo by: Lucasfilm] We all know by now (especially after seeing The Last Jedi this weekend) that English actress Daisy Ridley was the perfect choice to play Rey in the Star Wars saga. Well, now you can see just how prescient that casting choice was—check out Ridley's intense Star Wars audition tape below! Read more: […]

'Star Wars' actor Adam Driver doesn't know what emo is

[Photos by: Georges Biard/Wikimedia Commons, Lucasfilm] Can you imagine Star Wars antagonist Kylo Ren busting off his mask, putting down his crossguard lightsaber, and genuinely asking, “What is emo?” Well, actor Adam Driver, who plays the dark warrior in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and its upcoming sequel, The Last Jedi, has reportedly requested clarification […]

Watch 'DARTH MAUL: Apprentice - A Star Wars Fan-Film' before it’s gone

Even the most dedicated of Star Wars prequels haters will admit that Darth Maul is freaking cool.  Read more: Star Wars director promises gay characters for future films The double bladed lightsaber wielding apprentice of Darth Sidious was resurrected in a fantastic story arc during The Clone Wars TV series, which—along with the seven theatrical films and […]

Apparently, Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' syncs up to 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'

People have been syncing up Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon and Wizard Of Oz for years. When appropriately juxtaposed, certain areas of the record and film coincide seamlessly, almost as if they were made for each other. Read more: The artwork for Pink Floyd’s first album in 20 years was designed by a teenager […]

Star Wars director calls out toy companies for disregarding lead female character

During a conference today for the Television Critics Association, J.J. Abrams criticized the lack of representation for Rey, Star Wars: The Force Awakens' lead female character, in recent merchandising. “I will say that it seems preposterous and wrong that the main character of the movie is not well represented in what is clearly a huge piece […]

Why The Force Awakens is the Death Magnetic of Star Wars films (Spoiler Free)

The best thing about The Force Awakens is its adoringly reverent reproduction of all of the elements, beats, and now iconic moments of the Star Wars trilogy we loved. The worst thing about The Force Awakens is its adoringly reverent reproduction of all of the elements, beats, and now iconic moments of the Star Wars […]

Surprise 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer reveals TONS of new footage

A surprise international trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been released online, and it contains copious amounts of new footage. Check out the magical clip below and take a glimpse inside the iconic series' next generation. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Star Wars: The Force Awakens will debut […]

Watch the full 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' trailer

The long-awaited full-length trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has finally arrived, along with tickets for the film’s December 18 theatrical debut. Check out the magical clip, which gives viewers a glimpse inside the iconic series' next generation, below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts. Read more: Here’s the new, beautifully-illustrated […]

New, in-depth look at ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is emotional, nostalgic and everything you want

During an exhilarating panel at Comic-Con, it was revealed that a new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be released in the fall, (via Polygon). While that wasn’t a huge surprise, the video you see below caught everyone off guard. A behind-the-scenes video has been given to the world, providing viewers with a look […]