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A Stormtrooper helmet from “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” fetched $256,000 at an auction held Sunday at Comic-Con in San Diego.

According to Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, the helmet was an original stunt helmet used during filming. “This helmet is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a ‘Sandtrooper’ helmet.”

The description noted that only six stunt helmets were “known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections – this being one of the six.”

Other items that were sold at the auction include an original stunt lightsaber prop used by Ewan McGregor as “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and an original bladed lightsaber prop used by Liam Neeson, who played Qui-Gon Jinn in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” Each sold for $38,400. Darth Maul’s (Ray Park) lightsaber from “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” sold for $76,800.

An original prop right hand worn by Anthony Daniels...

A screen-used Stormtrooper helmet from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope was sold for $256,000 at an auction held Sunday at Comic-Con in San Diego.

The helmet was previously exhibited at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, last year as part of an exhibition titled “Defending America and the Galaxy: Star Wars and Sdi.” According to Julien’s Auctions and Turner Classic Movies, which organized the event, this original stunt helmet was used in the production and is believed to be featured in scenes on Tatooine as a “Sandtrooper” helmet. It’s said to be one of only six stunt helmets known to have survived and are accounted for in private collections.

The auction was part of “Echoes From the Galaxy, A Star Wars Memorabilia Exhibit + Auction,” a two-week event presented at Comic-Con Museum that was touted as having “sold the world’s largest collection of...

TV’s live-action Ezra Bridger (played by Eman Esfandi) will look a lot more like his animated, Star Wars Rebels self in Season 2 of Disney+’s Ahsoka.

The extreme makeover is revealed in an Ahsoka Season 2 still on display at the San Diego Comic-Con, which is being held today through Sunday. (MouseInfo.com was on the ground at the Con and first to share the snap.)

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It's worth pausing to note that George Lucas has never directed a feature film that is set in the present. "American Graffiti," released in 1973, takes place in 1962. His many "Star Wars" movies, although containing starships and androids, are similarly set "a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away." In all these cases, Lucas sees the past as an idealized time, when life was simpler and more pleasant. In the case of "American Graffiti," the past was the calm before the storm, back when life was nothing but potential energy and the future was ready to be explored. In the case of the "Star Wars" films, it was a time when brave heroes rose up to battle fascism and evil empires regularly tumbled.

The future, Lucas feels, is a dour time, and nothing good will happen to humanity when we get there. At the end of "American Graffiti," for instance,...

If you have ever wondered how far Naboo is from Coruscant or where in the galaxy Lothal or Ferrix are located, you finally have an answer that you can consider canon.

Lucasfilm has released an official map of the Star Wars galaxy, the first of its kind to include all the planets we have heard of in the franchise and more. It was revealed on the official website's cartography page, initially created for Jason Fry’s 2009 reference book Star Wars: The Essential Atlas. Based on the 2021 Star Wars Celebration poster designed by Christopher Ibbit of Dk, the map shows the galaxy divided into regions: Core Worlds, Colonies, Inner Rim, Outer Rim, Hutt Space, and others.

Star Wars galaxy map | Image Credit: StarWars.com

The map comes with a 59-page database of all the systems, their respective sectors, regions, and grid numbers. It is impossible to scan for any given planet without further zooming in,...

For many years, the majority of "Star Wars" actors were identified by one signature role, save some of the shorter, alien-costumed actors like Jack Purvis, who played both the chief Jawa and Teebo the Ewok. That was when the entirety of the franchise was a mere trilogy of movies. Now, it's a never-ending spout of content featuring three trilogies, two theatrical spin-off movies, multiple streaming shows, and a cargo load of animation. With the expansion of the property across multiple media, reliable thespians have been called back by Lucasfilm, not only to reprise their old characters, but to double, triple, or more as multiple characters. We're not just talking about animation, in which versatile voice actors have been a tradition since the heyday of Mel Blanc. Many "Star Wars" actors in live-action projects have played more than one role, and this list is for them.

That's right -- this does...

It's easy to forget that George Lucas was the original creative force behind the Indiana Jones franchise. His love of early 20th-century adventure film serials led him to "Star Wars" -- a response to his inability to secure the actual "Buck Rogers" rights -- while 1981's "Raiders of the Lost Ark" was conceived from similar inspirations. In fact, Lucas came up with the idea in 1973, four years before "Star Wars: Episode IV -- A New Hope" hit theaters. Even the name "Indiana" was taken from Lucas' dog -- the same one who inspired the character of Chewbacca.

After "Star Wars" became a massive success, Lucas didn't have the time or drive to make his swashbuckling archeology story a reality, and he ended up handing the project off to his close friend Steven Spielberg and "The Empire Strikes Back" collaborator Lawrence Kasdan. The result, like "Star Wars," was a huge hit,...

Star Warsfans attending this year’s San Diego Comic Con (Sdcc) are in for a special treat as George Lucas is set to make his first appearance ever at the convention, which takes place from July 24 to July 27. Per ScreenRant, Lucas will be part of a panel at the event.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is hosting the panel, and not only will the legendary Star Wars creator be a part of it, but it will also feature Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro and renowned Star Wars production designer Doug Chiang. The panel will be hosted by the Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated actor Queen Latifah.

Panel Set for Sunday, July 27

The panel is set to focus on “the power of illustrated stories and the role of narrative art in society” and is titled “Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art". The panel is set to take place on Sunday,...

Before Kevin Feige’s Marvel multiverse, before blue Na’vi forests or digitally de-aged heroes, George Lucas had the Star Wars team making movie magic the old-fashioned way, with puppets, miniatures, matte paintings, and costumes that looked like they’d lived through galactic wars.

Now, nearly five decades later, those practical effects, praised by the American Society of Cinematographers, still hold up better than most CGI.

Back in 1977, Lucas didn’t just launch a franchise. He rewrote the rules of movie-making. Star Wars: A New Hope merged dogfight-inspired model battles, complex costume design, and groundbreaking practical effects into a cinematic experience that was arguably more immersive than any prior film.

My mom still talks about how incredible it was to “fly” onto Tatooine and see the twin suns for the first time during Star Wars’ initial theatrical run.

The Cantina scene alone featured dozens of alien species brought to life through latex masks,...

Ahsoka may no longer be the only recent live-action Star Wars series to receive a second season. A new rumor claims that Lucasfilm is in development on another season of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

According to Daniel Richtman (via The Direct), Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 is now in development at Lucasfilm. Unfortunately, the scooper did not indicate when the second season might go into production or be released on Disney+. Originally envisioned as a solo film, Obi-Wan Kenobi was redeveloped into a limited series following the financial failure of Solo: A Star Wars Story. With the physical media release of Obi-Wan Kenobi labeling it as "The Complete Series" as opposed to "Season 1," it's clear that Lucasfilm initially had no intention of continuing the Disney+ show despite fan interest.

Set a decade after the Jedi Order was purged during the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, the first season...

Fifteen years after it was originally released on Blu-ray, the 1978 animated adaptation of The Lord of the Ringsis getting a reprint. Director Ralph Bakshi’s The Lord of the Rings is being re-released via a Remastered Deluxe Edition Blu-ray in 1080p resolution. The movie, based on the legendary J.R.R. Tolkien books, was directed by Bakshi, with the screenplay coming from Chris Conkling and Peter S. Beagle.

The Blu-ray is available for pre-order on Amazon for $22.49 and will be officially released on June 24. The reprint will also include an interview series with Bakshi in which he discusses the making of the film. Before this reprinting, the animated The Lord of the Rings was only available on Blu-ray via a region-free imported edition. The movie is also available on DVD in a remastered deluxe edition for only $5 on Amazon.

What Does the Blu-Ray Include?

The Remastered Deluxe Edition of the iconic animated...

For the first time in decades, the original print of Star Wars, when it was simply titled Star Wars, and not Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, was screened in London recently. The British Film Institute (BFI) showed Star Wars in its 1977 original cut during the opening night of its Film on Film Festival on June 12. The iconic film that would spawn a franchise that is beloved by many, starred Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Peter Mayhew.

The announcement of the screening earlier this year garnered attention as George Lucas has been publicly vocal in the past about his dislike of the original cut and went on to change several things down the road. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, who made a surprise appearance at the Film on Film Festival where the super-rare print of Star Wars was being shown, said...

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12 Paul Julian: 44 Years

Julian was a voice actor and a background animator for Warner Bros., and he perfected the “meep-meep” as the Road Runner from 1949 to 1994.

11 Mark Hamill: 45 Years

He kicked off his career as Luke Skywalker in 1977’s Star Wars, and has...

Game of Thrones icon Rory McCann will take over from the late, great Ray Stevenson as fallen Jedi Baylan Skoll in the upcoming second season of the Disney+ Star Wars series, Ahsoka. Following Stevenson’s passing on 21 May 2023, aged just 58, the studio turned to McCann to continue Stevenson’s legacy as the captivating new character, with the actor now saying to MovieWeb’s own George Edelman that it was an "honor" to take over the role and join the ever-expanding world of Star Wars.

“It’s another level, another galaxy, far, far away. I still am pinching myself. This is actually happening under not great circumstances, with Ray Stevenson passing, and hell of a big shoes to fill. But what a great honor. I'm practicing with a lightsaber every night in my back garden. I can't believe it. I remember being a little boy in the queue for the Star Wars,...

May the 4th be with you.

Every year on this say, Star Wars fans the world over show their appreciation for all things Galaxy Far, Far Away, and Lucasfilm has now joined the celebration by releasing an all-new montage of footage from every movie, live-action and animated series in the saga.

The video cleverly mashes-up footage and dialogue from all three movie trilogies, as well as the likes of The Mandalorian, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars Rebels, Visions, Skeleton Crew, and more.

We haven't seen Star Wars on the big screen since The Rise of Skywalker, but that will soon change. In addition to Shawn Levy's Star Wars: Starfighter, Lucasfilm has Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's untitled Rey-focused movie, James Mangold's Dawn of the Jedi (probably not the official title), and Dave Filoni's "Mandoverse" crossover event in the works.

“I think it’s a very clever way for fans...

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This May, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated return of Nine Perfect Strangers to the much-anticipated streaming release of Pamela Anderson‘s The Last Showgirl. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the seven best films that are coming to Hulu in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

Attack the Block (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91% Credit – Optimum Releasing

Attack the Block is a British sci-fi comedy horror film written and directed by Joe Cornish. The 2011 film is set on a council estate in South London, and it follows a group of teenagers as they fight against alien invaders to save themselves. Attack the Block stars John Boyega,...

Lucasfilm’s 2005 ‘space opera’ feature, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, written and directed by George Lucas, returned April 25, 2025 to theaters, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, earning on its re-release weekend ‘Domestic’ $25.2 million and $17 million ‘International’ for a ‘Worldwide’ box office gross of $42.2 million:

“…starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz…

“…‘Revenge of the Sith’ is set three years after the onset of the ‘Clone Wars’, established in ‘Attack of the Clones’.

“The ‘Jedi’ are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the ‘Separatists’. The Jedi Council’ dispatches ‘Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi’…

“…on a mission to defeat ‘General Grievous’, the head of the Separatist army and former apprentice to ‘Count Dooku', to put an end to the war.

“Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife ‘Padmé ‘ dying in childbirth…...

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith returned to theaters this weekend, two decades after it was first released. As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, the final chapter of George Lucas' divisive prequel trilogy proved its lasting audience appeal by taking in an estimated $42.2 million at the worldwide box office.

Episode III, which was re-released to celebrate its 20th anniversary on Friday, made an estimated $25.2 million domestically, helping it beat The Accountant 2 to #2 in North America (Sinners remained #1 with a fantastic weekend of its own).

Outside of the U.S., it also played in select theaters within many markets, including Germany (where it opened #1), France, Spain, the UK, Australia, Brazil, and Mexico, on its way to an estimated $17 million internationally.

This is one of the top-grossing re-release weekends in domestic industry history, playing behind Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope ($36 million from the January 1997 Special Edition release...

Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith Re-Release North America Box Office Day 1: Bests Avatar’s Re-Issue Opening Day Number ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

George Lucas directed Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, which was originally released in 2005 and re-released in North America to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The film has opened with great numbers, even bested by the 2022 re-release of James Cameron’s Avatar and a few other classic films. It has beaten new releases to open in the top three of the domestic box office chart. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It is the third installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the third chronological chapter of the Skywalker Saga. The movie features Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Le, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Frank Oz. It reportedly broke several records in its opening, and it seems the film is...

It's been six years since Avengers: Endgame opened in theaters and broke records, but this is no sleepy weekend at the box office without the MCU to lend a hand.

Sinners has vastly exceeded expectations, with a second weekend dip of roughly -10%. The movie is eyeing a $42 million - $44 million haul, following a $48 million debut over Easter. This is a tremendous result for an original IP, and it's no doubt been buoyed by positive reviews (it sits at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes).

By the end of this weekend, its 10-day cume will have likely reached $120 million in North America.

The fight for #2 has come down to The Accountant 2 versus Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. The former is hoping to net somewhere between $23 million - $25 million, but the re-release of George Lucas' 2005 movie is nipping at its heels with projections pointing to $21 million - $23 million.

Some analysts expect Episode...

Darth Vader might be the face of the Empire in the “Star Wars” saga — but even he has a boss.

The Emperor has existed as long as the franchise itself, from a passing mention in “A New Hope” to his unexpected (and controversial) reappearance in “The Rise of Skywalker.” But the 2005 prequel finale “Revenge of the Sith,” now re-released to theaters and celebrating its 20th anniversary on May 19, forms the inflection point between his benevolent public persona and his true (and truly evil) identity. Remarkably, Scottish actor Ian McDiarmid has inhabited the role for 42 years; along with Anthony Daniels as C-3P0, that ranks among the longest tours of duty in “Star Wars” history.

To commemorate the “Revenge of the Sith” anniversary, McDiarmid spoke with Variety from his flat in London to discuss the character’s climactic pivot, and the process of building his arc after first being cast in...

As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, Disney's 20th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith could score a box office upset in North America this weekend.

The movie earned $3.4 million from Thursday previews, and with $20 million in presales, it may open between $27 million - $30 million. Should it meet those expectations, then it stands a chance of debuting at #1, topping Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal's The Accountant 2. That made $2.5 million yesterday and should land in the low-to-mid $20 million range.

It's a little too soon for full weekend estimates, but Sinners is holding up well and has the potential to earn north of $30 million. If so, then it will likely take the top spot. However, even #2 would be a huge win for Disney, seeing as this is just a re-release.

Video game adaptation Until Dawn is eyeing a $8 million - $9 million start. That may sound low, but...

The popularity of Star Wars never ceases to amaze. This month, one of the most beloved entries in the Jedi universe is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a re-release in theaters. Since it is a limited event, it was expected that Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith wouldn't be a huge standout at the box office. But fans seem to be using the Force to bring it back to the top: just in its Thursday previews, the George Lucas movie has earned a reported $3.4 million in ticket sales, outperforming new titles like The Accountant 2 and Until Dawn.

Despite the surprising debut, it's not like Star Wars fans didn't signal that they would keep coming back to theaters: last year, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace raked in more than $8 million on its opening weekend. However, since Revenge of the Sith is already off to a great start, speculations are putting...

The fun is certainly beginning for George Lucas' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith as the 20-year-old film had an impressive showing at the box office in Thursday previews.

Per Deadline, Revenge of the Sith earned $3.4 million in Thursday previews, beating out the newly released sequel, The Accountant 2, which brought in $2.5 million. According to the outlet, Revenge of the Sith is projected to earn around $20 million in its opening weekend, which would place the 20-year-old film at or near the top of this weekend's box office totals. Over the past few years, Lucasfilm has re-released past Star Wars films to celebrate anniversaries. Last year, Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace was re-released in theaters for its 25th anniversary and Star Wars Episode VI - Return of the Jedi had its own 40th anniversary re-release back in 2023. However, Revenge of the Sith is poised to...

A week ago today, Ryan Gosling took to the Live Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan to share a message with the thousands gathered in the Makuhari Messe Convention Centre. “As I’m here,” said the Canadian actor, fresh off the rockstar-like reveal that he would be leading Shawn Levy’s newly announced Star Wars: Starfighter, “I feel like the Force is the fans. And all we can hope is, ‘May the fans be with us.’” In the moment, it was a quippy turn of phrase to avoid giving anything away about Levy’s secretive new Star War; but by the end of the weekend, it seemed like the perfect summation of the current state of play in our beloved galaxy far, far away.

It would be fair to say that there has been a sense of a disturbance in the Force, both on the part of the fans and Lucasfilm,...

Lucasfilm’s 2005 ‘space opera’ feature, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, written and directed by George Lucas, returns April 25, 2025 to theaters, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, available in 4Dx, offering high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects:

“…starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz…

“…‘Revenge of the Sith’ is set three years after the onset of the ‘Clone Wars’, established in ‘Attack of the Clones’.

“The ‘Jedi’ are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the ‘Separatists’. The Jedi Council’ dispatches ‘Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi’…

“…on a mission to defeat ‘General Grievous’, the head of the Separatist army and former apprentice to ‘Count Dooku', to put an end to the war.

“Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife ‘Padmé ‘ dying in childbirth…

“…‘Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker’ is tasked...

Jar Jar Binks may be one of the more polarizing characters in the Star Warsfranchise. When the Gungan debuted in 1999’s Star Wars: Episode 1- The Phantom Menace, many fans didn’t quite know what to make of him. During the 2025 Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, actor Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the prequel trilogy, talked about how some fans can be “brutal” in their dissection of the films, but it is likely coming from a good place.

“It’s been a roller coaster,” Best said during a panel at the Tokyo event titled “Heroic Sidekicks of Star Wars” that also featured Anthony Daniels and Alan Tudyk, who played droids C-3Po and K-2So, respectively, in the Star Wars franchise. A clip featuring Best’s comments was posted on Threads by user thesw, via the official Star Wars YouTube channel.

Post by @theswu View on Threads Best: The Actors are Fans,...

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"Star Wars" is full of surprise cameos, from fan-favorite characters to niche pieces of Legends lore. However, the coolest cameos are the ones you're least likely to notice. With the massive success of "Star Wars," it has become an honor and even a tradition to sneak fun celebrity cameos into the films and shows, but thanks to the many fantastical elements within George Lucas' original creation, almost all of them are completely unrecognizable. Whether it be under hours of prosthetic makeup or underneath the helmet of a stormtrooper, one of your favorite actors may have made an appearance in a Star War right under your nose.

Today, all will be revealed as we uncover the best celebrity cameos this franchise has to offer. For this list, we are only including cameos from folks who haven't previously played a major role in the franchise,...

During "The Heroic Sidekicks of Star Wars" in Star WarsCelebration 2025 Day 3, Anthony Daniels (C-3P0), Alan Tudyk (K-2S0) and Ahmed Best (Jar Jar Binks) sat down and reminisced about their performances and time during their respective Star Wars films. Fans expected that the veteran actors would just share fun and nostalgic stories about working on the sets of that galaxy from far, far away. But to everyone's pleasant surprise, Best acknowledged one of the Star Wars fandom's biggest jokes. What's more, he (jokingly) made it canon.

Specifically, Best jokingly claimed that Darth Jar Jar — the evil and all-powerful version of the bumbling Jar Jar Binks — was canon in Star Wars' lore. Darth Jar Jar is actually one of the longest-running jokes within the Star Wars fandom, and he existed as far back as the Star Wars Prequel Trilogy's opening days. That said, there's so much more history to Darth...

Star Wars Celebration might be an onslaught of news from all of the upcoming shows and movies. However, during the Live! Stage livestream on Star Wars' YouTube channel, Anthony Daniels shared a delightful story about filming Ahsoka Season 1.

Sitting down with host Anthony Carboni (who literally wrapped up Daniels in bubble wrap at the end of the interview to keep him safe until the Star Wars' 50th anniversary), Daniels discussed reprising his role as C-3Po in Ahsoka's first season. However, he was tricked by some "magic," as he called it.

my tweet on the livestream means i technically have a photo with anthony daniels in bubblewrap right? Right??? pic.twitter.com/P5TZGKF0T7

— rev...

Anakin is back (again), baby!

Hayden Christensen will reprise his fan-favorite role of Anakin Skywalker for season two of Ahsoka, the Lucasfilm Disney+ show that stars Rosario Dawson. The announcement was made at the Star Wars Celebration event in Tokyo, Japan.

Ahsoka creator Dave Filoni, executive producer Jon Favreau and star Rosario Dawson took the main stage for a panel to discuss the inspirations behind the show and the making of season one. Filoni spoke about the heavy influence of Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke and Favreau talked about George Lucas’ love for the character Ahsoka and reminisced about casting Dawson. The actress added that they begin shooting season two of Ahsoka next week.

After a brief scene between Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka was shown on the big screen, Christensen then walked out to rapturous applause from the crowd. But the announcement of his return didn’t come till near the end of the panel.

2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Lucasfilm Animation, and the company commemorated its anniversary with a new poster, which was unveiled at Star Wars Celebration in Shiba, Japan. While the poster mostly celebrates their successful projects, there's also a hidden reference to a Star Wars project that will probably never see the light of day. Star Wars: Detours, an animated comedy series from the Robot Chicken team, is referenced on the poster, making it the first time it's been officially acknowledged in years.

The poster features characters from all of Lucasfilm Animation's popular Star Wars series, from The Clone Wars to Rebels to Resistance, but appropriately enough for this weekend, there's a hidden Easter egg for one of the most obscure Star Wars animated series. If you look closely in the bottom right corner of the poster, you'll see a Stormtrooper with a giant head and comical goggle-eyes, taken directly from the long-lost animated series.

The Force is strong with Ahsoka Season 2, as the second season of the live-action Star Wars series just got an exciting update at Star Wars Celebration. After making her live-action debut in The Mandalorian Season 2, portrayed by Rosario Dawson, the former Jedi warrior launched her own solo show back in 2023. Now, showrunner Dave Filoni has revealed that production on Ahsoka Season 2 is all set to begin.

During an appearance at Star Wars Celebration, Filoni took to the stage for the Lucasfilm Animation panel, revealing that production on Ahsoka Season 2 “will begin shortly, and Carrie Beck, Lucasfilm's vice president of animation and live-action development, is currently in the UK preparing for filming to begin.”

This comes as great news for those looking forward to seeing Ahsoka return for more action. With filming now gearing up to begin imminently, it shouldn’t be too long before we find out more details about what Season 2 will entail.

Lucasfilm’s 2005 ‘space opera’ feature, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, written and directed by George Lucas, returns April 25, 2025 to theaters, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, available in 4Dx, offering high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects:

“…starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz…

“…‘Revenge of the Sith’ is set three years after the onset of the ‘Clone Wars’, established in ‘Attack of the Clones’.

“The ‘Jedi’ are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the ‘Separatists’. The Jedi Council’ dispatches ‘Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi’…

“…on a mission to defeat ‘General Grievous’, the head of the Separatist army and former apprentice to ‘Count Dooku', to put an end to the war.

“Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife ‘Padmé ‘ dying in childbirth…

“…‘Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker’ is tasked...

Nearly 50 years ago, George Lucas’ first Star Wars movie was simply called Star Wars, and not Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope when it premiered in theaters in 1977. Now, fans of the iconic franchise will be able to see the original cut of Star Wars just as moviegoers did back then. For some, it will be re-living a childhood memory and, for others, it is a chance to see the rare, original cut for the very first time.

Per Collider, the British Film Institute (BFI) will screen Star Wars in its original, rare, unaltered 1977 glory on the opening night of BFI’s Film on Film Festival on June 12. The event will be held at BFI’s Southbank Theater in London. Those in attendance will also be treated to archives and historical material from the movie, which will include deleted scenes and Polaroid pictures taken on the movie’s set.

Lucasfilm’s 2005 ‘space opera’ feature, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, written and directed by George Lucas, returns April 25, 2025 to theaters, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, available in 4Dx, offering high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects:

“…starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz…

“…‘Revenge of the Sith’ is set three years after the onset of the ‘Clone Wars’, established in ‘Attack of the Clones’.

“The ‘Jedi’ are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the ‘Separatists’. The Jedi Council’ dispatches ‘Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi’…

“…on a mission to defeat ‘General Grievous’, the head of the Separatist army and former apprentice to ‘Count Dooku', to put an end to the war.

“Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife ‘Padmé ‘ dying in childbirth…

“…‘Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker’ is tasked...

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back will be screened at the 16th TCM Classic Film Festival on April 24, presented by George Lucas.

Via Deadline, The Empire Strikes Back will be screened on opening night for the film's 45th Anniversary, as part of the festival's theme of “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.”

The festival's host, Ben Mankiewicz says, "Empire not only dazzled and delighted Star Wars fans, it pushed the boundaries of moviemaking, further deepening its characters and expanding the most popular cinematic universe of all time."

The Empire Strikes Back is directed by Irvin Kershner and stars Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams, Anthony Daniels, Jeremy Bulloch, James Earl Jones, and Alec Guinness, to name a few. It remains one of the most popular Star Wars films to date and includes what could be the greatest plot twists in cinema history. However, the...

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the second film in the initial Star Wars trilogy, will open the 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 24, and on board to present the film will be director George Lucas, Turner Classics Movies announced.

Celebrating its 45th Anniversary, the gala presentation and opening night launches a weekend fest showcasing exclusive programming themed around “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.”

“The Empire Strikes Back is like The Godfather Part II,” said Ben Mankiewicz, TCM Primetime Anchor and Official Host of the TCM Classic Film Festival. “Yes, technically, they’re sequels, the second movie in a series. But they are so much more. Empire not only dazzled and delighted Star Wars fans, it pushed the boundaries of moviemaking, further deepening its characters and expanding the most popular cinematic universe of all time.”

Continued Mankiewicz, “The first Star Wars picture in 1977 ignited a new...

“Impressive. Most Impressive.”

Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has revealed Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, the second film in the Star Wars trilogy, will open the 16th annual TCM Classic Film Festival on Thursday, April 24th. Celebrating its 45th Anniversary, the gala presentation will bring visionary director George Lucas to present the film. The opening night launches an exhilarating weekend in the heart of Hollywood, showcasing exclusive programming themed around “Grand Illusions: Fantastic Worlds on Film.”

“The Empire Strikes Back is like The Godfather Part II. Yes, technically, they’re sequels, the second movie in a series. But they are so much more. Empire not only dazzled and delighted Star Wars fans, it pushed the boundaries of moviemaking, further deepening its characters and expanding the most popular cinematic universe of all time,” said Ben Mankiewicz, TCM Primetime Anchor and Official Host of the TCM Classic Film Festival. “The first Star...

It doesn't matter how many sequels, reboots, or spin-offs Star Wars gets, fans will always look back at what George Lucas made in 1977. A New Hope, a.k.a. 1977's feature film,Star Wars, was a great fantasy movie that made audiences fall in love with characters from across galaxies. They could be otherworldly creatures or androids, and still, fans repeated their lines and followed them throughout the entire franchise. One of these characters is the clumsy protocol droid C-3Po, a beloved robot played by Anthony Daniels. It's hard to imagine Star Wars without "Threepio," but as it turns out, if it hadn't been for Daniels' perseverance and high pain threshold, we wouldn't have had the opportunity to meet the iconic android who knows six million forms of communication.

Daniels, who also gives voice to "Threepio" in all of his appearances, has been playing the character for 48 years. Almost...

Lucasfilm’s 2005 ‘space opera’ feature, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, written and directed by George Lucas, returns April 25, 2025 to theaters, in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, available in 4Dx, offering high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects:

“…starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker and Frank Oz…

“…‘Revenge of the Sith’ is set three years after the onset of the ‘Clone Wars’, established in ‘Attack of the Clones’.

“The ‘Jedi’ are spread across the galaxy in a full-scale war against the ‘Separatists’. The Jedi Council’ dispatches ‘Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi’…

“…on a mission to defeat ‘General Grievous’, the head of the Separatist army and former apprentice to ‘Count Dooku', to put an end to the war.

“Meanwhile, after having visions of his wife ‘Padmé ‘ dying in childbirth…

“…‘Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker’ is tasked...

Hollywood icon John Lithgow opens up about how he landed the role of Star Wars' Yoda more than forty years ago.

Speaking to Collider, Lithgow laid out the story of how he ended up portraying the voice of Yoda for 1983's Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back radio drama. Lithgow recalled being directed on Broadway in by John Madden, who was also directing the second entry in the Star Wars radio drama. "He had Billy Dee Williams and Anthony Daniels and Mark Hamill," Lithgow said, "But Frank Oz had chosen not to play Yoda because he was very doctrinaire about only using his voice when he used a puppet—not unlike Dave Crealy, I might add."

That's how I got the role of Yoda in the radio production.

"So John was pissing and moaning over lunch one day during a rehearsal break that he couldn't find a Yoda, and I said,...

Everyone has a favorite Star Wars movie -- even sometimes the actors who have starred in them. You might think Anthony Daniels, who has had the pleasure and privilege of appearing in every Star Wars film, plus TV shows, video games, and more, would have a hard time picking a favorite. But he actually has a solid reason for choosing one in particular.

Recently at FanX Salt Lake Pop Culture & Comic Convention, as reported by Pop Verse, Daniels was asked if he even had a favorite at all. The actor, who has portrayed C-3Po in various mediums numerous times for nearly five decades, didn't hesitate to give his answer.

“My favorite was actually Episode IV, the very first film," he said. "The reason for that is it was a very simple story ... I understood it.”

In his memoir I Am C-3Po, Daniels tells multiple stories about what production...

Over the past 40 plus years, the Star Wars universe has played host to some phenomenal talent. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford kicked off the franchise with A New Hope way back in 1977. Since then, Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Samuel L. Jackson, and many more have all traveled to a galaxy far, far away for one of the various installments in the ever-expanding franchise. However, one actor you might have completely forgotten appeared in Star Wars is John Lithgow. Not only did the Third Rock From the Sun star become part of the Star Wars universe, he played none other than Master Yoda.

During an interview with Collider, Lithgow recalled his brief time playing Yoda in Star Wars. For those that don't know, Lithgow voiced Yoda in the radio dramatizations of The Empire Strikes Back. "I was acting in a play on Broadway directed by John Madden,...

One of the longest-serving actors of the Star Wars franchise is also one that many casual fans of the space opera wouldn’t recognize if they passed him in the street. That would be Anthony Daniels, who has played C-3Po in various iterations since Star Wars hit cinemas back in 1977. The actor has appeared as his golden droid alter-ego in every Star Wars movie, except for Solo: A Star Wars Story – but he did appear as the character Tak in that movie – and has appeared in many TV shows, including making cameo appearances in Ahsoka and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Now he has been revealing which movies in the saga are his favorites.

During a Q&a session at FanX Salt Lake Pop Culture & Comic Convention, Daniels was asked to name his favorite Star Wars movie. Perhaps his answer to this question was not the most surprising, as he named the...

One of the longest-serving actors of the Star Wars franchise is also one that many casual fans of the space opera wouldn’t recognize if they passed him in the street. That would be Anthony Daniels, who has played C-3Po in various iterations since Star Wars hit cinemas back in 1977. The actor has appeared as his golden droid alter-ego in every Star Wars movie, except for Solo: A Star Wars Story – but he did appear as the character Tak in that movie – and has appeared in many TV shows, including making cameo appearances in Ahsoka and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Now he has been revealing which movies in the saga are his favorites.

During a Q&a session at FanX Salt Lake Pop Culture & Comic Convention, Daniels was asked to name his favorite Star Wars movie. Perhaps his answer to this question was not the most surprising, as he named the...

There isn’t a more infamous moment in the galaxy far, far away than the release of The Star Wars Holiday Specialin 1978 on ABC, which was met with such historically awful reviews that it was never aired again, and has never been released by Lucasfilm in any official capacity. The two-hour television event featured brief appearances by Star Warscast members such as Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Anthony Daniels, but the story was mostly centered around how Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) and his family prepared for the Wookiee holiday of “Life Day” on their home planet of Kashyyyk. Much of the special felt only tangentially related to the Star Wars universe, as it featured appearances by ‘70s stars like Art Carney, Jefferson Starship, Bea Arthur, and Harvey Corman. Although it has still been the subject of ridicule, the creation of The Star Wars Holiday Special is unpacked in the...

Lucasfilm announced the return of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’’ to the big screen on April 25 to celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary.

The film will run in UK cinemas and select international territories for a six-day engagement and will be available in several formats, including, for the first time, 4Dx. 4Dx features high-tech motion chairs that sync with over 21 effects, all designed to complement the film’s narrative.

Renowned graphic artist Matt Ferguson created an exciting new poster for the re-release event.

Also in news – Anya Taylor-Joy features in first-look images from ‘Lucky’

‘Revenge of the Sith’ takes place years after the onset of the Clone Wars, when the noble Jedi Knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxy-wide battle against the Separatists. When the sinister Sith unveils a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and the evil Galactic Empire rises from its ashes.

Star Wars: Revenge Of The Sith Re-Release Box Office Update ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

The Star Wars franchise remains one of the world’s most popular and influential entertainment properties. Although its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it continues to have a massive fanbase across multiple generations. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is returning to the theatres soon to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The film has been given the chance to achieve a major milestone worldwide. Scroll below for the deets.

For the unversed, it is the third installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, the sequel to The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. This threequel is the sixth film in the Star Wars film series. Directed by George Lucas, the film features Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Lee, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, and Frank Oz.

It was released...

“Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” is returning to theaters for its 20th anniversary, starting April 25. For the re-release event, graphic artist Matt Ferguson has created a new poster to celebrate the film.

The film will run in U.S. theaters and select international territories for one week, including new formats like 4Dx. “Revenge of the Sith” is the third film in the “Star Wars” prequel franchise and takes place after the Clone Wars begin. Jedi Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) gets pulled to the dark side of the Force to become Darth Vader as Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Yoda (Frank Oz) are forced to go into hiding.

The cast also includes Samuel L. Jackson, Natalie Portman, Ian McDiarmid, Christopher Lee, Jimmy Smits, Peter Mayhew, Ahmed Best, Oliver Ford Davies, Temuera Morrison, Anthony Daniels, Silas Carson and Kenny Baker.

Thursday, Feb. 27 ‘The Assessment’ Trailer: Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel and Alicia Vikander...