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Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Having taken her first steps into a larger world in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Rey continues her epic journey with Finn, Poe and Luke Skywalker in the next chapter of the saga.

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J.J. Abrams’ Editor Still Feels Very Strongly About ‘Last Jedi’ Consciously Undoing ‘Star Wars’

J.J. Abrams’ Editor Still Feels Very Strongly About ‘Last Jedi’ Consciously Undoing ‘Star Wars’

J.J. Abrams' longtime editors say the director was in a tough position with "The Rise of Skywalker" after what Johnson did to the story in "The Last Jedi."

Every Stormtrooper in Star Wars Explained By Lucasfilm | WIRED

Every Stormtrooper in Star Wars Explained By Lucasfilm | WIRED

Lucasfilms' Doug Chiang and Madlyn Burkert delve into the backstories of each and every type of stormtrooper from the Star Wars franchise. Madlyn and Doug ex...

J.J. Abrams Says He’s “Nothing But Grateful” for the Decisions Rian Johnson Made in ‘The Last Jedi’

J.J. Abrams Says He’s “Nothing But Grateful” for the Decisions Rian Johnson Made in ‘The Last Jedi’

J.J. Abrams explains how choices Rian Johnson made on Star Wars: The Last Jedi helped the story for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Daisy Ridley Relives Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Throne Room Scene | British GQ

Daisy Ridley Relives Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Throne Room Scene | British GQ

In this edition of Action Replay, actor Daisy Ridley watches the Throne Room lightsaber fight scene from Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Daisy Ridley ...

Daisy Ridley talks Star Wars' 'Last Jedi' backlash, feminist 'Ophelia'

Daisy Ridley talks Star Wars' 'Last Jedi' backlash, feminist 'Ophelia'

Exclusive: Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Temple Easter eggs and Last Jedi deleted scene designs

Exclusive: Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Temple Easter eggs and Last Jedi deleted scene designs

When audiences first discover Luke Skywalker's remote island hideaway at the end of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, they saw only its rugged natural splendor and sweeping panoramic views. The exiled Jedi's actual accommodations atop the mountain on the planet Ahch-To were not revealed in that final scene, resulting in a (literal) cliffhanger that allowed director J.J. Abrams to create a sense of mystery… and his production design crew to pass a big assignment on to the team that would work on the sequel.

‘The Last Jedi’ Loses Sales Momentum, Raising Concern for Disney

‘The Last Jedi’ Loses Sales Momentum, Raising Concern for Disney

Despite being one of the past year’s most successful movies, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” has fallen short of Wall Street’s expectations due to a faster-than-expected falloff at the box office, declining toy sales and a poor showing in China.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote a 2,000 word essay defending Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Joseph Gordon-Levitt wrote a 2,000 word essay defending Star Wars: The Last Jedi

One of the biggest debates over Star Wars: The Last Jedi is the development of Luke Skywalker. Did he really need to act like such a grump? Are his actions in the film justified - or way out of line for a Jedi? It's been the subject of many a polite (and, disappointingly, not so polite) disagreement amongst fans, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt was keen to share his own thoughts on the matter.

4DX Screenings of 'Last Jedi' In Japan Offer Light and Dark Force Versions

Audiences can choose to experience the latest 'Star Wars' from the perspective of the Rebels or the First Order, with special effects tailored to each side.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been pulled from almost all theaters in China

It’s no secret that Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been a huge global smash everywhere apart from China. As Rian Johnson’s epic entry was enjoying healthy box-office receipts elsewhere, reports emerged earlier this month that it was struggling to make second place in China behind Tian Yusheng's The Ex-File: The Return of the Exes.

China’s moviegoers are choosing a sexist homegrown comedy over "The Last Jedi"

The world’s second-largest film market has proven to be a hard nut to crack for Hollywood.

China Box Office: 'The Last Jedi' Opens in Distant Second With Soft $28.7M

The Disney and Lucasfilm juggernaut was dominated by holdover local comedy 'The Ex-File 3: The Return of the Exes,' which earned a huge $86.7 million in its second weekend.

Box Office: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Losing Opening-Day Race in China

The Disney and Lucasfilm juggernaut is getting beaten badly by local comedy 'The Ex-File 3,' which opened in China a week ago.

Box Office: 'Jumanji' Overtakes 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' on New Year's Day

'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' is a huge win for Sony as it relaunches the long-dormant property.

Box Office: ‘Jumanji’ Closes in on ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Sony’s “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” is catching up with Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” as both struggle to dominate the domestic box office o…

Christmas Weekend Swells: ‘Last Jedi’ $103M+, ‘Jumanji’ Huge At $70M+ & ‘Pitch Perfect 3’ At $26M – Update

Christmas AM writethru with updated chart: For the most part, it looks like a divide between the “Haves” and “Have-Nots” at the box office, with family and all-audience pics…

Box Office - 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' soars to $745 million worldwid

(Variety.com) - Disney-Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is showing plenty of force at multiplexes worldwide with $745.4 million (£557.9 million) globally as of Sunday.

Kelly Marie Tran Explains Why Representation Matters in ‘Star Wars’

Actress Kelly Marie Tran electrified “Star Wars” fans with her breakout “The Last Jedi” debut. Playing engineer Rose Tico, an unassuming member of the Resistance, Tran’…

Box Office: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Blasts to $536 Million Worldwide

Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” has sped through the half-billion dollar mark in box office grosses at $536.7 million worldwide in a week, with $42.1 million on Tuesday. T…

The Last Jedi ship designs include Ralph McQuarrie sketches and Easter eggs for fans

After more than 30 years, Star Wars is finally looking to the future, both in its story and aesthetics.

Rian Johnson Admits ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Fan Backlash Hurts, But He’s Not Taking It Personally

Rian Johnson has finally weighed in on the backlash against his critically acclaimed "Star Wars" sequel.

Box Office: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Soars to $220 Million Opening Weekend

The Force dominated at the box office as Disney-Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Last Jedi  opened with a stellar $220 million weekend at 4,232 North American sites — the second-highest opening we…

Star Wars: The Last Jedi reviewed by Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode reviews Star Wars: The Last Jedi. With the resistance on the back foot in the fight against Supreme Leader Snoke and The First Order, Rey sets o...

The Force Is Strong With ‘The Last Jedi’ As Thursday Night Preview Looks To Rack Up $45M+ – Early Estimate

EXCLUSIVE: Disney is having a fantastic day, and it’s not even over yet. Disney began today at 4:13AM PST with the acquisition of the majority of 21st Century Fox, a deal valued around $66 bi…

Star Wars Fans Begin Lining up at Chinese Theatre for ‘The Last Jedi’

The ritual of Star Wars fans lining up at the TCL Chinese Theatre well before the first showing of the movie has started in earnest. About 50 fans were in line Friday afternoon at the back of forec…

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Cast Address Han Solo’s Death and New Female Characters

With “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” hitting theaters soon and several other “Star Wars” projects in the works, Disney held a secret Star Wars press junket in Los Angeles Sunday …

‘The Last Jedi’ Star John Boyega Admits He Doesn’t Like Porgs, Thus Turning to the Dark Side — Watch

At least Oscar Isaac is pro-porg.

'The Last Jedi' Finally Brings a Hacker Into the 'Star Wars' Universe

Benicio Del Toro's mystery character DJ will play a "slicer," according to a new report.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Almost Made Luke Skywalker Blind

In a new interview, Star Wars: The Last Jedi writer/director Rian Johnson revealed that he nearly made Luke Skywalker blind in the upcoming Star Wars movie.

Jedi Confidential: Inside the Dark New 'Star Wars' Movie

'The Last Jedi' director and cast talk about their dark new 'Star Wars,' a disaffected Skywalker and a death in the family – our complete cover story.

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Director Rian Johnson on Luke Skywalker’s Long Exile and Finn Being Back in his First Order Uniform

Written By: Nick Poulimenakos With Star Wars: The Last Jedi gearing up for its highly anticipated release this December, little tidbits of information continue to drop and this time, it’s com…

Rian Johnson Explains Why ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Avoided Green Screen For One Important Location

Written By: Mathew ‘JJ’ Simoes When Disney bought Lucasfilm back in 2012 and commissioned a new Star Wars trilogy, one of the driving factors behind it was the commitment to the use of …

'The Last Jedi' Star Teases Gay Storyline

This week, Star Wars: The Last Jedi star John Boyega teased a gay storyline between his character, Finn, and Oscar Isaac’s character, Poe Dameron.

Kelly Marie Tran on her ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Role

Written By: Mathew ‘JJ’ Simoes We’re only 2 months away from the anticipated release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi and so far, we’ve only gotten a small glimpse into the galax…

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Is a Wrap, Says Rian Johnson

"Aaaand that’s a wrap on the hardest working post production team in the galaxy," said the director.

Mark Hamill Begs Fans to Avoid Vintage 'Star Wars' Comic Containing 'Last Jedi' Spoilers

"You'll thank me later," the actor says.

'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' Won't Explore Snoke's Origins

"I wasn't interested in explaining where he came from," says director Rian Johnson of the First Order's boss.

'Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi Film in the Works (Exclusive)

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks for the film, which would center on the Jedi Master who has been played by both Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor.

Rian Johnson on How He Handles the Pressure of Directing ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

Written By: Nick Poulimenakos Ever since it was announced that Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper), would be directing the eighth entry into the Skywalker Story, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, fans have praise…

'The Last Jedi': Meet the Porgs and 'The Caretakers' From Luke Skywalker's Island

Part 3 of EW’s new ‘Star Wars’ cover story explores the creatures surrounding Luke Skywalker on Ahch-To

'Last Jedi' sends Leia off 'in an amazing way,' John Boyega says

Boyega appears on "Popcorn With Peter Travers" to talk about his roles in the new film "Detroit."

Amazing First Model of Disney's 'Star Wars Land' Revealed

The Outer Rim planet is coming into focus ahead of its 2019 opening

An Original R2-D2 Droid Just Sold for $2.76 Million

An R2 unit used in the original Star Wars trilogy could have been yours for the price of a fancy house.

Part of 'Star Wars: Episode IX' Was Shot During 'The Last Jedi'

Just as Rian Johnson asked J.J. Abrams for droid help, Colin Trevorrow had a scene he needed a small scene for his upcoming Star Wars sequel.

‘Star Wars’: Will Colin Trevorrow Be a Force for Good After ‘The Book of Henry’?

A couple of nights ago, when I emerged from “The Book of Henry,” the rather ludicrous turkey that opened the Los Angeles Film Festival (full disclosure: I saw it at a screening room in …

Carrie Fisher died from 'sleep apnoea and other causes' - BBC News

The Star Wars actress died from sleep apnoea and "other factors", a coroner says.

Flavorwire Interview: Charles Taylor on the “Shadow Cinema” of the ’70s, and How ‘Star Wars’ Ruined Everything

I guess I should begin with the disclosure, which is that Charles Taylor was one of my professors at NYU, and I’ve since been lucky enough to consider him my friend, and you may take that as licens…

Edgar Wright has 'something crazy' going on. Star Wars, anyone?

We asked the director of "Baby Driver" if he'd consider directing a Star Wars movie. This is what he said.