There were once plans for Anakin Skywalker to cameo in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, director Rian Johnson has confirmed. When asked whether Anakin was considered for Episode 8 on Twitter, Johnson replied he thought about it briefly “for the tree burning scene” – which saw Yoda strike a tree …
Read More »15 things we learned from the Star Wars: The Last Jedi directors commentary
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) is out now on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital (in the US – the UK have to wait a little longer until April 9), and it doesn’t skimp on the extra content. The piece de resistance of the full …
Read More »Rian Johnson explains why Han Solo didn’t get a funeral in Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) had a lot going on. One thing it didn’t address, however, was the quality bit of father/son bonding time that went down in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (opens in new tab). Han Solo – for so long the lifeblood of …
Read More »“I’m still in denial” – Mark Hamill on *that* shocking Star Wars: The Last Jedi moment (and if he’s back for Episode 9)
Mark Hamill stole the show as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab). We were all eager to see how the farmboy-turned-hermit would interact with the new generation of heroes in a galaxy far, far away and he didn’t disappoint. Now he’s turning his attention …
Read More »Heres how Star Wars: The Last Jedi pays tribute to Carrie Fisher (if you want to know)
Carrie Fisher is a star that will never be extinguished. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) will make that abundantly clear during her turn in movie, but there is also a separate, simple tribute to the much-missed Leia tucked away. If you don’t want anything spoiled, feel …
Read More »5 Star Wars: The Last Jedi secrets this intense behind-the-scenes stunt video tells us
Even the drip-drip mentality of promo material for Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) can sometimes tell us a whole lot. Case in point: on the face of it, this intense training featurette showing off Rey, Kylo Ren, Phasma, and Finn in action may look cool and …
Read More »Star Wars: The Last Jedi has already revealed one of its most important lines, Mark Hamill says
Mark Hamill knows what his biggest line is in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab). That’s fair – he’s had a lot of time to think about it. The weird thing is, you’ve probably already heard it too. Hamill revealed what he considers to be Luke’s most …
Read More »Luke Skywalker was nearly blind in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, reveals Rian Johnson
Luke Skywalker has had a rough old time of it, hasn’t he? He’s kissed his sister, indirectly killed his dad, had a hand lopped off, and, if an early draft of Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) had come to fruition, he would’ve lost his sight too. …
Read More »Want to listen to Porgs sing the Star Wars theme? Of course you do!
The internet has thrown up many a mashup over the years, but this will probably never be bettered. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) is giving us so much to talk about, but Porgs are the numero uno of our hearts right now. So, it’s only fitting …
Read More »Star Wars: The Last Jedis director is “legitimately torn” over whether you should watch the new trailer
If, like me, you’re eagerly rocking back and forth in anticipation for the new Star Wars: The Last Jedi (opens in new tab) trailer, then you might want to cool your blasters for just one second. Director Rian Johnson is split down the middle on telling fans to give the …
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