As with 'The Force Awakens' and 'The Last Jedi', Dorling Kindersley have released a visual dictionary for 'The Rise of Skywalker'. Its packed full of photos and information on people, planets, ships, weapons, tech and more. There are also a number of behind the scenes images and two very interesting maps. The first is an... Continue Reading →
New Pins
If you're a pin collector you may already be aware of these pins. Sadly, until recently, I wasn't! They are all Disney exclusives with some only being available at Disney attractions or in Disney Stores. Apart from the Han and Leia pin the others are all quite large, nearly 2 inches in length. The artwork... Continue Reading →
Jedi News Meet & Greet
The folks over at Jedi News ran a contest to meet Anthony Daniels (C-3PO) and Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca) at a private meet and greet at the D350 Fan Zone in the flagship Disney Store on Oxford Street. There were roughly 40 people present. The previous day was my first proper day out in 6 months... Continue Reading →
The Rise of Skywalker Opening Night
The European Premiere of Star Wars Episode IX- The Rise of Skywalker took place at theĀ Cineworld Leicester Square (Formerly The Empire). It was possible to get a wristband to gain access to the fan area of the Blue Carpet but it would have meant getting there for about 5am. With my current condition that... Continue Reading →
Star Wars Trailer Comparison
As we approach release day for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker here's a quick look at the original (remastered) trailer for 'Star Wars' and the final trailer for the latests, and last in the saga. https://youtu.be/XHk5kCIiGoM https://youtu.be/8Qn_spdM5Zg
Star Wars Character Posters- Part 2
A few weeks ago Lucasfilm/Disney released a set character posters for 'The Rise of Skywalker'. See my previous post here. The images are awesome but I feel that there are a few missing, so I made some. I've included characters we know are in the film as well as ones rumoured. I had trouble finding... Continue Reading →
Star Wars TV Show Idea
There I was, sitting watching Star Wars and thinking about the variety of films, animated shows, Disney+ content that we have, plus all of the other projects that are upcoming when I had an idea. One of my favourite character has always been Leia. Since 1977 when I first saw the film and had her... Continue Reading →
My Top 10 Star Wars Starfighters!
With 'The Rise of Skywalker' rapidly approaching I've been thinking lots about Star Wars. Tonight I've focussed on starfighters and chosen my Top 10 which you can find below.
The end of a 42 year-long journey. Thanks Mark, Anthony & Billy!
A few weeks ago I wrote a piece on 'What Star Wars means to me' (Click here to read). Since then I've found myself reminiscing more and more. Some sad memories but mostly good. In an ideal world I would add something about all of those who have been there since the beginning, but with... Continue Reading →
Ghostbusters Afterlife!
A follow-up to 1984's Ghostbusters and 1989's Ghostbusters II has been in the works since 1989. Around 2011, the original team behind the original, began working on ideas for a second sequel. With the untimely death of Harold Ramis in 2014, everything was put on hold. 2016 saw a reboot, directed by Paul Feig and... Continue Reading →