Well, you would if you were on Tumblr or stayed up on your cosplay or on Ao3 I guess, so this post is STRICTLY for old people who are way behind the times. I mean, I knew all about Finn/Poe aka Stormpilot – the sparks between Oscar Isaac’s Poe and John Boyega’s Finn in The […]
Poe Dameron Celebrations hit comics shops! Yub Nub!
Since last December, American has had a new sweetheart and it’s rebel fighter pilot Poe Dameron, as portrayed by swoony Oscar Isaac in Star Wars The Force Awakens. MEn, women and children are all abuzz about this hunky space jockey who grew up dreaming of flying an X-wing, just like the rest of us, and […]
Marvel to adapt The Force Awakens with Wendig and Ross
For those who were saddened that there was no comics adaptation of Star Wars: The Force AWakens to put beside the Howard Chaykin;/Al Williamson classic of the past…you’re in luck! At ComicsPRO Marvel just announced a five issue adaptation by respected author Chuck Wendig (Star Wars: Aftermath) and artist Luke Ross (Hercules.) Esad Ribic will […]
Rey Comes to A Star Wars Pinball Game Near You
Rey may not have made it onto Hasbro’s Boardwalk but next week she’ll be front and center as video game pinball developer Zen Studios releases a pair of new tables based on the mega blockbuster, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. First, the Force Awakens table sees Rey, the breakout character of the new Star Wars […]
UPDATED: What is Hasbro’s problem: no Rey in Force Awakens Monopoly
Update: I’ve written to Hasbro reps several times about these issues and never gotten an answer, however when Entertainment Weekly writes, they DO respond and here’s what they said: Reached for comment, a Hasbro spokesperson said in a statement to EW, “The Star Wars: Monopoly game was released in September, months before the movie’s release, […]
Opinion: Why The Force Awakens is a retread of The Phantom Menace
by John Patrick Green [Discussing the meanings and symbology of Star Wars The Force Awakens has become a national passtime, and i the interests of leaving nofacet of this cultural landmark unexamined, our resident Stawr Wars expoert John Patrick Green has put forth a radical new theory, which you can read below.] So the movie […]
Must read: Todd Alcott on Star Wars The Force Awakens character arcs
I know everyone is sick of The Force Awakens already, but if you have any interest left, the good news is that screenwriter Todd Alcott has returned to his blog to examine the character arcs of this movie, starting with Rey. And yeah, can’t wait for Kylo Ren. The major characters in The Force Awakens, like […]
Star Wars The Force Awakens: which character is going to have the most fanfic? [Spoilers]
Okay gang you’ve all had a chance to see Star Wars The Force Awakens. I know some of you haven’t but the time has begun to discuss important things.
So if you’ve seen the movie, go after the jump.
If you haven’t here’s some pictures.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens shatters records but can it also save Hollywood?
To the surprise of few, Star Wars The Force Awakens is now the all time opening box office champ posting mind boggling numbers right from the $57 million Thursday. Some of the records: Largest Friday, Opening Day, Single Day: $120.5 million (estimated) Previous Record: $91 million (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2) • Domestic […]
Star Wars: A New Speculation (here be spoilers)
I don’t watch television much, especially sporting events. (I’ve suffered too much heartbreak as a young fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.) Yet I knew there was a new trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but I’d wait to watch it later. Later was the next morning, as I woke up and checked Facebook while […]