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Graphic design

Star Wars superfans can now design their own droid

Design a Star Wars droid in Autodesk's challenge to win exclusive prizes and recognition in the industry. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars Episode 1 Re-Release Includes Sneak Peek At The Acolyte, Tickets On Sale Soon

Tickets for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace re-release go on sale March 22.

The re-release will include an exclusive look at the next Star Wars TV show, The Acolyte. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

The best Star Wars posters are design classics

Star Wars posters are iconic and influential in the world of movie promotions. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

A Mouse That Enhances Your Gaming Experience Inspired By Star Wars - Yanko Design

The BM1 Mouse is inspired by the Lambda-class T-4a Shuttle from Star Wars, blending ergonomics with a tribute to the iconic vessel's design.

The mouse offers a unique experience to Star Wars fans and gamers, combining the allure of the Galactic Empire with the thrill of virtual conquests. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars' Blue Milk Goes On Sale This April, And It Looks Yummy

Star Wars blue milk will be available in stores soon, made by TruMoo.

The blue milk available in stores is a vanilla-flavored milk, different from the versions at Disney parks. [ more ]

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(Confirmed)Star Wars Jedi: Survivor may be launching on Game Pass Ultimate soon, as indicated by its appearance on EA Play

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is joining EA Play, Xbox Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate on April 25, potentially in time for Star Wars Day. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review - Fire Away

Nostalgic memories of playing Battlefront 1 and 2 in the early 2000s.

The classic Battlefront games are considered dated due to unbalanced mechanics and lack of updates. [ more ]

VG247

Star Wars Battlefront Collection needs more work

Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection by Aspyr shines in the remaster arena.

Original Star Wars Battlefront games by Pandemic Studios hold significant importance in the gaming world. [ more ]

Kotaku

Remastering One Of The Best Star Wars Games Ever Made Wasn't Easy

Dark Forces Remaster released in 2024 with improved graphics and gameplay while retaining the original charm.

Nightdive Studios remastered the game to introduce it to a modern audience amidst a resurgence of interest in Star Wars games. [ more ]

Kotaku

OG Star Wars: Battlefront Games Are Back With Bonus Content And Features

Classic Star Wars: Battlefront games coming to consoles in a new collection with online 64-player action in March.

Included in the collection are the original Star Wars: Battlefront games, developed by Pandemic, not the more recent versions by Dice and EA. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Star Wars Battlefront collection revives a multiplayer classic

Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection announced, including restored online play for up to 64 players.

Collection to feature Galactic Conquest, Campaign modes, bonus maps, and Hero Assault mode on all platforms. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars Is Returning To Fortnite At The Most Obvious Time

Star Wars content returns to Fortnite in May for Star Wars Day, teasing a new crossover event. [ more ]

GameSpot

New Star Wars TV Series Announced With First Trailer, And It's Out Next Month

Lucasfilm announced Star Wars: Tales of the Empire, a collection of shorts focused on the dark side, releasing on Disney+ on May 4.

The series follows Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth and former Jedi Barriss Offee, offering untold events in their lives, featuring major Star Wars characters. [ more ]

VG247

You can be just like Luke Skywalker by guzzling down this official Star Wars blue milk

Fans can soon drink official blue milk inspired by Star Wars.

Disney revealed details about The Acolyte, a new series set in the High Republic era. [ more ]

VG247

The Acolyte trailer has got us excited for Star Wars again as its early June Disney + release date approaches

The Acolyte is set 100 years before The Phantom Menace in the High Republic era.

The show features a diverse and talented cast, including newcomers and established actors. [ more ]

GameSpot

New Star Wars Movie Starring Rey Won't Be Called This - Report

Lucasfilm confirmed the upcoming Star Wars movie with Rey won't be titled 'Episode X: A New Beginning.'

The placeholder title for the Rey-centric Star Wars movie is 'New Jedi Order.' [ more ]

GameSpot

Jar Jar Binks Actor Teases Possible Star Wars Project With Activision

Ahmed Best teases a potential Star Wars project with Activision.

Disney is diversifying partnerships for Star Wars games with multiple developers. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

New Star Wars poster is a dramatic design departure

The poster for new Star Wars series The Acolyte represents a radical departure with an adult tone.

The Acolyte is set at the end of the High Republic era, offering a different tone from previous Star Wars TV shows. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars: The Acolyte Gets Official Release Date And Poster, Trailer Comes Tomorrow

The Acolyte TV series premieres June 4 focusing on the High Republic era's crime investigation.

Series stars Lee Jung-jae, Amandla Stenberg, Manny Jacinto, Carrie-Anne Moss, and more. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron Is Back On, According To Patty Jenkins

Patty Jenkins working on Star Wars: Rogue Squadron script

Rogue Squadron project potentially returning in movie or series form [ more ]

GameSpot

Princess Leia Was Almost Played By Jodie Foster, But Here's Why That Didn't Happen

Lucasfilm originally offered the role of Princess Leia to Jodie Foster, but she had other acting commitments at the time.

Foster jokingly mentioned that she might have had different hair and gone with a pineapple if she had played Leia. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars Strategy Game From EA Still In The Works Following FPS' Reported Cancellation, Mass Layoffs

EA's Star Wars strategy game development unaffected by recent layoffs and project cancellations.

Bit Reactor's collaboration with Respawn on the Star Wars strategy game remains ongoing, led by former XCOM and Civilization developers. [ more ]

VG247

Respawn's Mandalorian game might be cancelled, but EA's Star Wars strategy game is still on the way

EA laid off 700 staff members and cancelled some games, but still working on Star Wars games.

Bit Reactor confirmed Star Wars strategy game still in development despite EA layoffs. [ more ]

VG247

Dark Forces Remaster is must-play FPS history

Nightdive Studios is known for expertly remastering retro shooters.

Nightdive Studios' approach to remastering focuses on preserving the original gameplay experience while improving outdated elements. [ more ]

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Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Top 10 Pop Culture Designs To Help You Stay Relevant & Up-To-Date - Yanko Design

Pop culture designs bring joy and amusement to personal spaces.

Collection includes AI-generated Star Wars timepieces and a Brooklyn 99 LEGO build. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

LEGO announces smaller, 1050-brick version of R2D2 to celebrate Star Wars' 25th Anniversary - Yanko Design

LEGO is releasing a new 1050-brick version of R2D2 in March 2024 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars.

The smaller build is targeted towards younger galactic enthusiasts aged 9 and above, but promises hours of galactic fun for all. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

1 week ago

Independent films

Star Wars fans go the distance at movie marathon at San Francisco's Alamo Drafthouse

Star Wars transcends generations, creating lasting memories and bonding experiences. [ more ]

Kotaku

1 week ago

Music

10 Star Wars Songs They Should Add To Fortnite

Fortnite added a Star Wars song to its rhythm game Fortnite Festival, causing mixed reactions among players. [ more ]

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Bicycling

Star Wars Day - New Stormtrooper And Boba Fett Electronic Helmets Launch On Disney Store

Access to high-quality Star Wars Stormtrooper helmets has become more accessible through Disney Store and Hasbro's Black Series.

Helmets like the Stormtrooper and Boba Fett prototypes offer detailed collectibles with voice-changing features at competitive prices. [ more ]

ReadWrite

2 days ago

Star Wars: The Clone Wars leaked listing hints at PS2 emulation coming to PS5

More PlayStation 2-emulated games may be coming to PS5 and PS4, filling a gap of classic titles that have been absent. [ more ]

Kotaku

4 weeks ago

Fan-Made Star Wars Horror Game Featuring Zombie Stormtroopers Goes Viral

A fan-developed horror game set in the Star Wars universe, Deathtroopers, went viral, leading to the popularity of its sequel. [ more ]

Kotaku

Star Wars Outlaws Is Getting Every Scoundrel's Favorite Card Game

The upcoming Ubisoft's open-world RPG, Star Wars Outlaws, will feature the card game Sabacc with high stakes betting, adding a new gameplay element. [ more ]

Kotaku

Star Wars Outlaws To Feature Character From Solo: A Star Wars Story

Star Wars Outlaws introduces familiar character Lady Qi'Ra from Solo movie, played by Emilia Clarke.

Qi'Ra's role as the head of Crimson Dawn, engaging in secret battles against the Sith, will be a key storyline in Outlaws. [ more ]

Kotaku

New Star Wars Outlaws Trailer Reveals What The Game's Actually About

Ubisoft released a new trailer for the upcoming Star Wars game, set to be out in August.

The game is a third-person action-adventure set between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, focusing on heists and the underworld. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic Remake Is Far From Dead, Saber Interactive Says

The remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is still in development with Saber Interactive leading the project.

Despite previous speculations, the Knights of the Old Republic remake is confirmed to be 'alive and well,' aiming to exceed consumer expectations. [ more ]

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Writing

Star Wars' Newest Show Fails to Expand on the Franchise's Overlooked Villains

The animated shorts collections Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire shed light on underrated Star Wars characters' backstories. [ more ]

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Graphic design

Uniqlo Launches New Star Wars Apparel Line Featuring Awesome Vintage Designs

Check out Uniqlo's Star Wars: Remastered T-shirt line featuring vintage designs from the original trilogy blended with unique collage style by Kosuke Kawamura. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

Graphic design

The worst Star Wars movie suddenly has the best poster

Disney is re-releasing Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace to celebrate its 25th anniversary in May.

The new anniversary poster by Matt Ferguson has received praise for making the film look more appealing and generating excitement for viewers to watch it again. [ more ]

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SF drinking

SF's New Star Wars Bar Hosts Pop-Up Comedy (May 2-3)

A Star Wars-themed pop-up bar called The Darkside is opening at Mayes Oyster House in San Francisco on May 2nd. [ more ]

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SF drinking

SF's New Star Wars Bar Hosts Pop-Up Comedy (May 2-5)

Exciting Star Wars-themed pop-up bar at Mayes Oyster House in San Francisco [ more ]

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Beer

Crooked Crab Brewing Company Celebrates Crabby Con (May the 4th) - The Beer Thrillers

The Crooked Crab Brewing Company is hosting Crabby Con on May 4th with Star Wars themed events and beer releases. [ more ]

GameSpot

3 weeks ago

JavaScript

Daisy Ridley Says "Nothing Can Prepare You" For How Star Wars Changes Your Life

Being cast as Rey in Star Wars changed Daisy Ridley's life trajectory significantly. [ more ]

The Drum

Marketing

The Cerveza Cristal effect: What happens when memes and brands entwine

The Cerveza Cristal meme has resurfaced and gained popularity, showcasing the integration of ad campaigns into the original Star Wars trilogy.

The original campaign from the early 2000s was both praised and criticized, leading to its withdrawal due to concerns by Lucasfilm. [ more ]

GameSpot

Disney Villainous Board Games Are Up To 50% Off - Star Wars, Marvel, And More

Villainous board game has expanded to include various iconic franchises like Star Wars and Marvel.

Villainous games are currently on sale at Amazon, with some items discounted by 50%. [ more ]

Kotaku

Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection Devs Respond After Abysmal Launch

Low user ratings for Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection on Steam

Developer Aspyr addressing server instability issues [ more ]

Kotaku

EA Cancels Respawn Star Wars Shooter Amid Mass Layoff

Respawn's unnamed Star Wars first-person shooter game has been canceled by EA amid a shift away from licensed games.

EA's decision to cancel the Star Wars FPS game is part of a larger plan to focus on iconic franchises like Apex Legends and Star Wars: Jedi. [ more ]

VG247

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor devs are reportedly working on a Mandalorian game

Respawn Entertainment is reportedly developing a Mandalorian game set during the era of the Galactic Empire.

The game will be first-person, feature bounty hunting mechanics, and include the use of various weapons and gadgets. [ more ]

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London

Harrison Ford's 1976 Star Wars script sells for more than 10,000

Harrison Ford's Star Wars script fetches over 10,000 in auction

Script includes cut scenes and notes by Ford, alongside other memorabilia [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars Episode 1 Returning To Theaters At The Perfect Time

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary.

The film earned over $1 billion at the box office and is one of the top 50 highest-grossing movies of all time. [ more ]

GameSpot

The Next Star Wars Movie Will Arrive In 2026, And Now We Know What It Is

The Mandalorian & Grogu will be the first new Star Wars movie to be released, arriving in 2026.

Pedro Pascal will return as The Mandalorian and baby Yoda will also be featured in the film.

Jon Favreau will direct the movie and expressed his excitement about bringing the characters to the big screen. [ more ]

SFGATE

4 months ago

'Star Wars' announces first film since 2019

A film based on the TV show 'The Mandalorian' titled 'The Mandalorian & Grogu' is in the works.

The film is set to go into production in 2024, but no release date has been set yet. [ more ]

BrooklynVegan

4 months ago

'The Mandalorian & Grogu' will be the next Star Wars movie

The next Star Wars movie will feature characters from The Mandalorian series, including the Mandalorian and Grogu.

Jon Favreau will direct the film, with Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy producing. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

The Mandalorian and Grogu: new Star Wars film announced

Baby Yoda, AKA Grogu, will make his debut on the big screen in a new Star Wars movie.

Jon Favreau will direct The Mandalorian and Grogu in this movie which will begin production later this year. [ more ]

GameSpot

A Disney "Persistent Universe" Tied To Fortnite Is In The Works

Epic Games and Disney will create a interconnected universe tied to Fortnite, including content from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more.

Disney has invested $1.5 billion for a stake in Epic Games. [ more ]

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