Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is considered by many as the best film in the Star Wars franchise, and it’s not hard to see why. The movie is a masterpiece of storytelling, with great acting, action, and some of the most iconic scenes in movie history. One of the most famous scenes is the first kiss between Han Solo and Princess Leia. But did you know that there was an alternate kissing scene that was deleted from the movie? This scene is only a few seconds long, but it’s enough to give us a glimpse into what might have been. In the original scene, Han and Leia share a kiss while hiding in the Millennium Falcon, thinking that they are safe from the Empire’s grasp. It’s a sweet moment that shows the chemistry between the two characters and sets the stage for their relationship throughout the rest of the…
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The Controversial Deleted Scene: Luke and Leia’s Sandstorm Kiss in Return of the Jedi
In the world of Star Wars, few moments are as iconic as the reveal that Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa are siblings. Their romantic chemistry in the first two films was palpable, leading many fans to believe that they would end up together. However, the third installment of the original trilogy, Return of the Jedi, put those rumors to rest with the revelation of their familial relationship. But what if there was a deleted scene that showed Luke and Leia sharing a passionate kiss in the middle of a sandstorm? This scene has been making the rounds on the internet and has sparked a lot of discussion about what could have been. The scene begins with Luke and Leia escaping Jabba the Hutt’s palace on Tatooine. They are both covered in sand and looking worse for wear when suddenly a sandstorm hits. In the midst of the chaos, Luke…
The Deleted Scene from Star Wars: Phantom Menace – Qui Gon Gambles for Anakin’s Freedom
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is known for its iconic moments, including the gambling scene where Master Qui Gon Jinn uses his Jedi mind trick to win a bet for Anakin Skywalker. However, few fans know that there was an alternate version of this scene that was ultimately deleted from the film. In this scene, Qui Gon gambles for Anakin and his mother’s freedom. The deleted scene shows Qui Gon attempting to negotiate with Watto, Anakin’s owner, to buy the freedom of both Anakin and his mother. However, Watto is unwilling to part with them, stating that they are too valuable to him. Qui Gon then suggests that they make a wager on the upcoming podrace, with Anakin’s freedom as the prize. If Anakin wins the race, Watto must free him and his mother. However, if Anakin loses, Qui Gon will give Watto his own ship, which…
Star Wars Holiday Special: A Masterpiece of Awkwardness and Cringe
The Star Wars Holiday Special is a 1978 television special that has gained notoriety among Star Wars fans for its low production value, bizarre storyline, and cringe-worthy musical performances. While the special has been largely panned by critics and fans alike, it remains a fascinating artifact of the Star Wars franchise and a glimpse into the creative choices and cultural trends of the late 1970s. The special was commissioned by CBS and aired on November 17, 1978, just over a year after the release of the first Star Wars film. The special was intended to capitalize on the success of the film and generate interest in the upcoming sequel, The Empire Strikes Back. However, the special was plagued by production problems from the start. The original script was rewritten multiple times, and the special’s director and writers had little experience with the Star Wars universe. The storyline of the special…
The Top Star Wars Gambling Scenes from the Movies
The Star Wars franchise has captivated audiences with its imaginative universe, dynamic characters, and thrilling action sequences. One of the recurring themes throughout the series is gambling, which has been portrayed in various forms throughout the films. From high-stakes card games to thrilling pod races, here are the top Star Wars gambling scenes from the movies. Gambling has been a recurring theme in the Star Wars universe, and these scenes are just a few examples of how it has been portrayed throughout the series. Whether it’s high-stakes card games or dangerous pod races, these scenes add a sense of excitement and unpredictability to the films, making them all the more memorable.
Disney Unveils Exciting New Release Dates for Marvel and Star Wars Films
Disney has recently announced a slew of new release dates for upcoming Marvel and Star Wars films, giving fans a glimpse into the future of these beloved franchises. The release schedule includes a mix of sequels, prequels, and standalone films, all of which are sure to excite fans of both universes. First up on the list is the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2018 film “Black Panther.” The sequel, titled “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” is set to hit theaters on July 8, 2022. The film will see the return of the original cast, including Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, and will be directed by Ryan Coogler. The plot details for the sequel have not been revealed yet, but fans are eagerly anticipating the return of the beloved characters and the exploration of the vibrant and complex world of Wakanda. Following “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is “Captain Marvel 2,” which is set to…
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 1 Special edition
A new special edition of Star Wars: Heir to the Empire is now live on youtube. Below this article you can see a 150 min fan animation of chapter one. ““Star Wars: Heir to the Empire” is a science fiction novel written by Timothy Zahn and published in 1991. It is set in the Star Wars universe, five years after the events of the 1983 film “Return of the Jedi.” The story follows a group of characters including smuggler and rebel hero Han Solo, his wife Princess Leia, and former Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker as they try to defend the New Republic from the remnants of the Empire. The novel begins with the introduction of Grand Admiral Thrawn, the main antagonist of the story. Thrawn is a brilliant military strategist who has risen to power within the ranks of the Empire after the death of Emperor Palpatine in “Return of…
Star Wars Rogue Squadron reportedly put on hold to make way for Wonder Woman director’s new project
The highly anticipated Star Wars project, Rogue Squadron, has reportedly been canceled due to conflicts with Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins. According to sources, Jenkins was set to direct the film, which would follow a team of elite pilots who take on daring missions for the Rebel Alliance. However, Jenkins reportedly had creative differences with Lucasfilm executives over the direction of the project. Fans of the Star Wars franchise were excited to see Jenkins, who is known for her strong female leads, take on the project. However, it seems that Jenkins’ vision did not align with Lucasfilm’s plans for the film. Many fans are disappointed by the news of Rogue Squadron’s cancellation, as it was set to be a fresh take on the beloved Star Wars universe. It is unclear at this time if Lucasfilm will revisit the idea in the future, or if they will move forward with a…
Do You Know the Cannabis Element in the Star War Universe?
Why are we talking about cannabis and Star Wars? Well, since cannabis has been legalized, much has been made of its appearance in films and on TV, and in other media. Of course, the Star Wars franchise – one of the most successful movie franchises in history – began long before cannabis was even close to being legalized, in 1977. That seems a lifetime ago now! Is there a reference to cannabis in Star Wars? That’s something that a surprising number of people have studied. The Star Wars universe is, of course, entirely fictional but give there are elements of modern life in there, one would expect drugs to feature somewhere – and indeed they do! Let’s have a closer look. Is Cannabis Featured in Star Wars? While there is no scene in which a Star Wars character is seen using a dab pen for weed concentrate or other vape…
Where to Watch Star Wars Movies?
Most people grew up with George Lucas’ epic space opera and are familiar with Luke Skywalker’s narrative. Star Wars enthusiasts are constantly emerging even 40 years later, as the tale is now told in twelve blockbusters. Deciding where to start is difficult for baby fans who missed the classic and sequel trilogies, older fans who wish to experience the nostalgic voyage from commencing to the conclusion, and new audiences who still have not seen any of the movies yet. Luckily, you do not have to travel across galaxies to see every picture. This helpful guide will show you where you can stream all Star Wars films online. Disney Plus Account Sharing All live-action Star Wars blockbusters are available on Disney Plus, the official home for Star Wars. You can access the application through Amazon FireStick. If you have friends or family who have a premium Disney Plus membership, you can request that they set…
Relax. Boba will survive, and he will almost certainly get another season
I’ll be fair, I’ve had my criticisms of this show (see my profile for an earlier post of what I wanted). Not everything was going to be executed properly, just because, unlike the Mandalorian, Boba has a history with the fanbase – and so creative liberty is stifled a bit. But I’ve seen some crazy theories about how Disney’s ruining the character and such. That’s just not true. They’re setting Boba up to transition from being a lone wolf into a leader. Something like how the Mandalorian had to go from a lone wolf to a father figure. So a couple points: Boba isn’t going to die. His visions obviously mean something that’s been unanswered so far in the show. The show writers have them in there for a reason. I feel like once we know that, we’ll know a lot more about where this is going. But if legends…
A Short Guide in How to Watch Star Wars
A lot of arguments are made whenever people talk about how to properly watch the Star Wars franchise. The confusion is normal, as there are over 170 hours of content to push through if you go and binge watch/read everything under the Star Wars franchise. It may sound a little crazy, but that’s just how fans all over the world love it. You have to think of what’s canon, what’s not, and the tidbits of trivia that’s nestled inside the gray area of the in-betweens. Don’t be overwhelmed by all of the information, if you’re new, then we can simply converse over the top contents produced by the franchise, the movies. So hopefully when you’re in the break between the movies, have you and your movie buddies check out the promo code of the popular Virgin casino at https://betoclock.com/virgin-casino-promo-code without worrying about what’s going on during the sidelines. Out of…
Star Wars Is One of the Most Famous Movies in the World 1999-2005
George Lucas’s Star Wars has been one of the most popular productions ever made and has turned into a multi-billion dollar business. The epic space opera media franchise started with a 1977 film and soon after that, it became a pop-culture phenomenon all over the world. The 9 movies of the “Skywalker Saga” have all been successful and they were all nominated to Academy Awards but the Prequel Trilogy’s three movies were a real hit between 1999 and 2005. They have been some of the most famous movies in the world in that time period. In this article, we are discussing Star Wars and other popular movies around the late 90s and early 2000s, with Hungarian iGaming expert Peter Deli. Peter loves movies, in particular Star Wars, and you can find out more about his work here. Star Wars Theme Star Wars is not only popular in movies but also…
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 8
It’s been a while since I’ve brought you a new chapter of this ongoing series, Heir to the Empire. It’s a great watch and free on YouTube. It never ceases to amaze me the great things Star Wars fans come up with but this one is a longtime favorite of mine, and I’m glad they’re keeping the series going. This is Chapter 8, so if you’re new, go back to the beginning and start from Chapter 1. You will not be disappointed. I don’t want t talk too much about the video itself, because I don’t want to give away the content before you’ve had a chance to watch it. It’s about 10 minutes long, so when you have a block of time to devote to it, go ahead and click below and catch up in the series. Find out what the Empire is planning. Chapter 8 of Heir to…
Star Wars Provides New Evidence For The Mandalorian’s Baby Yoda Clone Theory
It’s more than apparent that the real star of The Mandalorian is The Child, or “baby Yoda”, as he has been dubbed by the public. The Child has a very integral role in the storyline of The Mandalorian when the main character is sent to retrieve him, but then becomes suspicious of what they plan to do with him. A new Star Wars book provides more evidence that the Empire was trying to clone Baby Yoda, which was hinted at in Season One of the show. A new, franchise companion guide, aptly titled The Star Wars Book, now lends even more credence to the “Baby Yoda” clone theory. The new Star Wars Book is just one of several hitting the shelves this month. (Another, Star Wars: Fascinating Facts, has already revealed franchise secrets.) The Star Wars Book, however, shares in-universe details. Of those is this line, “Rumors spread of Imperial attempts to create clones of unique species.” We…
Daisy Ridley Says Work was Scarce Right after Star Wars
As the star of a multi-billion dollar franchise, you’d think Daisy Ridley would have no trouble finding a job after filming the latest Star Wars trilogy. Surprisingly, she says she wasn’t swimming in job offers right after (and this was before Covid-19 put a halt on filming). In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly about her voice role in the time-loop video game Twelve Minutes, Ridley talked about her role as Rey in the Star Wars saga, and about how she wasn’t swimming in job offers right away. Roles like Ridley’s Rey are often career-defining jobs for actors. But it’s clear that Ridley also doesn’t want to get typecasted into only one type of role. She talks about it more in a virtual interview with the site. “Nothing was coming through,” the actress recalls of those first couple months after Rise of Skywalker hit theaters. “It was so sad to finish [Star Wars],” she says…
The Most Profitable Star Wars Movies to Date
We have written a lot about Star Wars movies here on the site, especially since the new trilogy was announced, which caused a new surge in popularity for the franchise. The excitement for the new movies was higher than ever before. Old fans of the franchise were excited to see it coming back to the big screen, and it also created new fans in the younger generations who didn’t get to see the first movies back when they came out. In fact, the new trilogy brought Star Wars back into the mainstream for our generation and also opened the doors for new games, spin off movies, television shows like The Mandalorian and of course, lots and lots of merchandising. In fact, with how much we’re seeing The Child on merchandise and memes, you’d think he was the star of a hit Star Wars movie. He definitely gave a lot of…
Reappraising ‘The Rise Of Skywalker’
All the hype that came with the original cinema release of ‘The Rise of Skywalker’ seems like it was a long time ago now. It wasn’t, of course – it’s only been six months – but the world has changed so much since then that it might as well have happened in a different lifetime. When you cast your mind back, though, you’ll remember that everyone had very strong opinions about the film, just as they did with ‘The Last Jedi.’ Some people loved it. A lot of people hated it. If we went back and watched it again now, free of all the hype and expectations, would our opinions of it change? The question is worth asking now, because now is the time to allow yourself a second viewing if you haven’t seen it for a while. On May 4th (the day that the world has happily adopted as…
A FINAL STAND – A Star Wars Fan Film
It’s that time again – fan fiction time! I have another Star Wars fan film I want to bring to your attention. This one is fairly new, just published back in April. A FINAL STAND – A STAR WARS FAN FILM – A Returned Nerd fan film After the BATTLE OF EXEGOL, there is one remaining XYSTON planet killer. It is to unite with two First Order Star Destroyers, the destroyers task has been to harvest supplies from the wreckage of the Supremacy Super Star Destroyer. With both the remaining planet killer and FIRST ORDER forces they can pose a great threat to planets. . . New Republic Headquarters, Coruscant tracks down transmissions about this meeting and Scrambles RED-, BLUE- and GOLD SQUADRON, being led by General Poe Dameron. Now Rushing to stop the planet killing STAR DESTROYER. . . . All this meanwhile REY is dealing with some “family”…
THE JEDI JAWA – A Star Wars Fan Film
“After a long day scavenging the desert, a young Jawa makes a grim discovery when returning home. When all is gone, revenge is the only option! This Star Wars fan film was made because my son Ralph really wanted to be a Jawa! Here’s a really fun little Star Wars short from ianbenjaminkenny about a Jawa who becomes a Jedi. I love it and I love that the child was involved! So cute. I actually think it makes for a very interesting story and I was disappointed it’s only about 3 minutes long. I want to know more about this little Jawa and his Jedi adventures! Check it out:
‘Star Wars’ Series From ‘Russian Doll’ Co-Creator Leslye Headland in the Works at Disney Plus
In an exclusive interview with Variety, we found out that Disney had something new in the works – a new Star Wars series for Disney Plus from the co-creator of “Russian Doll”, Leslye Headland. I, for one, was a HUGE fan of Russian Doll (Hello? Where’s our Season 2?) and I think this could be a good matchup for the new Star Wars series that is said to be female-centric. The details of the show are being kept secret (of course) but it’s said to take place in a different part of the Star Wars timeline from other projects. If anyone can do a female-centric piece well with strong, likable, relatable female characters, it will be Headland. In addition to her work on “Russian Doll”, she also has writing and directing credits in “Seven Deadly Plays”, “About Last Night”, “Sleeping with Other People”, and “Black Monday” to name a few….
Top 10 Ranking of the Villains in the Star Wars Universe
From the original trilogy to the recently concluded sequels, the Star Wars franchise is filled with memorable villains. Adorned by brutally minimalist outfits and armour, the bad guys enter with flair (often in a ship that’s flashier than a GClub game). Not all the Star Wars villains are created equal, though. Some are more sinister than others, so to celebrate the gloriousness that is the Star Wars universe, we’ve compiled the Top 10 rogue’s gallery of villains in the franchise. 10. Stormtroopers While they may not be the strongest or most accurate soldiers, stormtroopers are the most ubiquitous antagonists in the galaxy. Whether it’s combing the desert for our heroes or speeding through a dense jungle planet, they’re there to take a beating and make the heroes look good. 9. Greedo While he may only have seconds of screen time, Greedo played a big part in making Han Solo one…
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire – Chapter 4
Here we have a new chapter of Heir to the Empire, by Timothy Zahn. Adapted into a short fan film, for your viewing pleasure. If you’re not familiar with this series, you need to go back and watch Chapters 1, 2 and 3 before you watch this one. And if you are all caught up, let’s move on to Chapter 4. See for yourself here: It’s all brought to us by DarthAngelus via YouTube. It’s created with iClone 7.7. If you enjoyed it, be sure to let him know so he’ll do more for us. Many of the commenters have said it’s better than Disney’s trilogy. Personally, I still liked Disney’s films but I did enjoy this. As far as fan films go, these are really good (and I have seen ALLLL kinds of Star Wars fan films. It’s a very well done series, with interesting story and characters that…
The Cancelled STAR WARS Episode 9 Animated
Want a little laugh in your day? This Animated Episode 9 just made my whole day. It’s a lot of fun and will give you the breakdown of what would have been for the canceled Duel of Fates. Before JJ Abrams came on board for Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, Collin Trevorrow was slated to direct his own version, Duel Of The Fates. Unfortunately, that would never be. But, what would it have been like? Vastly different to the Episode 9 that we ended up with, it included no Emperor Palpatine, his Master Tor Vallum (using concepts from a cut character from the JJ version) more Rise Tico and General Leia, a double-sided lightsaber for Rey, Kylo Ren as the main protagonist and about the same amount of the Knights Of Ren we actually got. Here’s a great video from Mr Sunday Movies that will tell you all about…