#September2015

‘Star Wars’ Portraits capture the characters during their moments of relaxation

Vader Tea Time.

I always pegged Vader as enjoying some tea. When he’s not abandoning his children, committing genocide, or having an asthma attack. Now thanks to these portraits I can see him partaking in such a moment of calm! Plus, these portraits feature  bits of momentary repose for some of the other characters from the Star Wars universe.

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‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ Casting Shortlist: Tatiana Maslany, Gina Rodriguez, and Olivia Cooke

Tatiana Maslany

Haven’t we already danced the dance of temptation regarding Tatiana Maslany and Star Wars? If I recall correctly, she was up for a role in Rogue One. And now she’s back. In conversations for a significant role in Episode VIII. Getting me excited, again.

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New ‘The Force Awakens’ Clip: Finn Readies His Lightsaber

THe Force Awakens

Dear God. If you don’t watch this clip, I get it. But if you watch this clip (as a Star Wars fan) and it does nothing for you, not even the Elder Ones can save you. Putting it after the jump ’cause the video thumbnail itself is pretty spoilery for those wishing to remain pure.

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Watch: Star Wars x Daft Punk = Darth Punk: The Funk Awakens

J.J. Abrams: Kylo Ren ain’t a Sith in ‘The Force Awakens’

kylo ren

I debated posting this, since it seems like it may be a spoiler. But I considered two things. First: if Mystery Box Abrams himself is revealing it, he doesn’t consider it too integral to his uh, mystery box. Second: pretty much every pop culture website that you’ve probably seen before stumbling over here has revealed this same thing: that Kylo Ren isn’t a Sith. I certainly wasn’t going to be the one to lead the charge, but I also ain’t going to save SpoilerCity by myself.

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Art: R2-D2 schematics. Build your own! If you can read the instructions.

Official ‘The Force Awakens’ Image: Kylo Ren with his broadsaber from ‘Empire’ magazine

THe Force Awakens

A new, official image of Kylo Ren rocking what is (I guess) officially being termed a broadsaber. Or maybe Empire is getting liberal. I don’t know. Either way. After the jump. ‘Cause “spoilers” or something.
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Infographic: The New ‘Star Wars’ Canon Timeline

THe Force Awakens

Confused about what Star Wars canon looks like? Well, if you can keep from gnashing your teeth, pounding your chest, and pulling at your hair at your beloved EU being “reduced” (I’m looking at you, Neo), this infographic will get you caught up.

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‘The Force Awakens’ Empire Magazine Covers: The Light & Dark Side of Photoshop

Empire 2

Listen, I’m stoked for The Force Awakens. More than is probably healthy. But these are two pretty bunk magazine covers.

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Darth Vader-themed limited edition PlayStation 4 is coming; bundled with classic games

Darth Vader.

I don’t fuck with themed or limited-edition consoles. ‘Cause, I don’t know, committing the aesthetic of an entire console to one game or property just ain’t my thing. But if I did fuck with them! Oh boy, would this be a console worth considering. (I’m hoping the games will be available, outside of this bundle?)

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