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Hot Toys’ Last Jedi Luke Skywalker Figure Is Legitimately Intimidating the Hell Out of Me
There’s always been a unsettling realness to Hot Toys’ absurdly detailed figures. The absurdity of seeing such a lifelike visage in such a small scale is disconcerting. But then there’s the times when such visages aren’t just wildly lifelike, but also boring their tiny little plastic eyes into your very soul. Based on Luke’s new … Continued
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The Last Jedi Takes Star Wars to a Fantastic New Level
Days removed from seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi, I still can’t believe it’s a real movie. I can’t believe what writer-director Rian Johnson did: He took all of our preconceived notions of what a Star Wars movie is and evolved them. The movie is genuinely shocking at times—multiple times—but it also feels fully authentic … Continued
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Rian Johnson on the Intensity of Working With Mark Hamill on The Last Jedi
Ever since The Last Jedi had its grand preview unveiling at Star Wars Celebration earlier this year, Mark Hamill has made it clear—very clear—that director Rian Johnson established a very different journey for Luke Skywalker than one Hamill had imagined, or even agreed with at first. But now, days before it hits theaters, Johnson has … Continued
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Kelly Marie Tran’s Emotional Night Was the Highlight of Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Premiere
This weekend, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was unleashed on the crowds attending its world premiere in Los Angeles, which meant we got our first teases and reactions to the movie (surprise, people liked it!). But the highlight of the premiere was Kelly Marie Tran having an absolutely outstanding time. In The Last Jedi, Tran … Continued
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The Latest The Last Jedi Featurette Showcases the Real-World Locations Behind the Film
It’s less than a week now, and we’ve likely gotten all the information we’re going to get before The Last Jedi hits theaters. But that doesn’t mean the behind-the-scenes work is any less interesting. In the newest featurette on the Star Wars YouTube Channel, called “Worlds of The Last Jedi,” viewers can get a glimpse … Continued
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Porg Dominance Continues, and More of the Best Toys of the Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s round-up of cool new toys and merchandise. This week, porgs continue their relentless march all over the world, Lego has a fancy new collectors set, and stunningly detailed Ben Afflecks abound. Hide your wallets! Star Wars: The Last Jedi Suction Cup Porg Joining the Ewoks and Jar-Jar as the … Continued
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J.J. Abrams Explains Why He’s Returning for Star Wars: Episode IX
We were pretty surprised to learn that J.J. Abrams would be taking back the new Star Wars trilogy he originally started, replacing Colin Trevorrow as the director of the ninth film in the series. But why did Abrams agree to return? He said he wants to “do better” by the characters and their story. In … Continued
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Mark Hamill Made Up an Absurdly Grim Backstory for Luke Skywalker Ahead of The Last Jedi
Luke Skywalker is clearly in a rough place going into The Last Jedi. His new Jedi Order is gone. His nephew has fallen to the Dark Side. He doesn’t know it yet, but one of his best friends has perished. And then some random kid’s shown up on his island with his old lightsaber! But … Continued
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These Star Wars Posters Mix Series Iconography With Pop Art Sheen
Pop art, as a genre, is all about what’s accessible, what’s bright, and what’s fun to look at. In these new posters, The Last Jedi is winnowed down to its most iconic pop art soul. Released on StarWars.com, these posters distill the technology and fauna of the upcoming film into their most central elements, mixing … Continued
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A Timeline of Everything We Know Happened After Return of the Jedi, Up to The Last Jedi
Two years ago, the “Journey to The Force Awakens” gave us our first tentative steps into fertile new ground for Disney’s Star Wars canon: the three-decade period between Return of the Jedi and the time of the new sequel trilogy. Two years later, with The Last Jedi mere weeks away, we know so much more. … Continued
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Watch Daisy Ridley Give An Interview While Building a Lego Millennium Falcon
Being a Star Wars actor has perks. There’s the money, and the fame, and, of course, the elaborate Lego sets. Props where props are due, someone at ELLE had a good idea: in this video, while giving an interview to the publication, Daisy Ridley sits at a table and builds an elaborate Lego Millennium Falcon, … Continued
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Gifts Your Parents Would Never Buy the Ten-Year-Old You
Every kid knows the best way to get almost every item on your Christmas list is to include one outlandish, obscenely-expensive item your parents will never go for. Out of guilt, they’ll happily deliver everything else on your list. But you’re an adult now, with a job and disposable income, so why not finally treat … Continued
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New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Footage Features Shocking, Unadulterated Porg Violence
Chewbacca, how dare you. Every day we get closer to The Last Jedi, more and more snippets of footage come out. But today, dear reader, instead of delightful shots of Poe Dameron drifting in an X-Wing or Luke Skywalker emotionally entering the Millennium Falcon, we have something sinister. Something cruel. DON’T HIT THE PORG, CHEWIE! … Continued
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Daisy Ridley Loves Porgs… Rey, Not So Much
In what is probably the saddest piece of The Last Jedi news we’ll actually get before the movie drops, ladies and gentlemen, I regret to inform you: Rey, the new hero of the Star Wars saga, has no time for porgs. Speaking to USA Today, Daisy Ridley confirmed this shocking—shocking—news, because when you’re talking to … Continued
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Carrie Fisher is the Reason Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Filled With Space Jewelry
Star Wars has always had a bit of space glamor to it—especially in the prequels—but jewelry has never been particularly important to the saga, unless you count the kyber crystal in every lightsaber being the ultimate Star Wars fashion accessory. And yet, it’s seemingly all over the place in the Last Jedi, for one good … Continued
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Luke Is Back on the Falcon in New The Last Jedi Clip
“Darkness rises, and the Light to meet it.” A new clip for The Last Jedi brings Luke Skywalker back to the ship that started it all, but that’s not the only place we see the Millennium Falcon. The new clip gives us plenty of new glimpses at the upcoming film, including a few surprises. We … Continued
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The Screaming Porg From Last Jedi Trailer Was Made to Look Like Chewbacca
Ever since they were revealed, the porgs have taken over Star Wars discourse like a Hutt at an all-you-can eat buffet. But none have been more beloved (or meme-ified) that the the little blighter that comes aboard the Millennium Falcon in the recent trailer. Turns out, this porg in particular was designed to emulate his … Continued
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Black Panther Gets Some Truly Kickass Action Figures, and More of the Coolest Toys of the Week
Welcome back to Toy Aisle, io9’s regular round-up of all the shiny new toys we’d very much like to buy this week. We’ve got some excellent Black Panther action figures, a truly gigantic K-2SO and even more Star Wars goodies, and Lying Cat. What else could you need, honestly? Marvel Legends Black Panther Figures With … Continued
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Tech News
69 Porg Photoshops That Will Haunt Your Dreams In the Most Adorable Way Possible
The porg is easily the most controversial new character in the Star Wars universe. You either love it or hate it, but either way, everyone wants to make photoshops of this strange little creature. And Gizmodo readers delivered. Yesterday, we asked you to send us your best porg photoshops and we got way too many … Continued
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All the Secrets About the Battles to Come Hidden in the New Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer
Last night we got a glorious Star Wars: The Last Jedi trailer, packed with new looks at the war to come between the Resistance and the First Order. As ever for modern Star Wars, it’s a trailer that’s as cryptic as it is epic in scope, but it’s also filled with new hints and secrets … Continued