This week saw the release of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy, a hardcover celebration of the female characters of the massively successful space opera franchise. Written by Amy Radcliffe, the book offers profiles of 75 characters from all corners of the galaxy — movies, books, comics and television shows — with each entry accompanied by artwork from 18 female and non-binary artists, including Elsa Charretier, Little Corvus, Annie Wu and Jen Bartel. The result is something that is at once informative about characters both iconic — Leia and Rey get multiple pages of attention — and obscure (Prepare to meet R2-KT and learn all about the singer of Jabba’s house band from Return of the Jedi), and a reminder of the depth of the cast list of the Star Wars franchise. The Hollywood Reporter talked to Radcliffe about the project. How did Women of the Galaxy get started? I know that Lucasfilm has been increasing its promotion of woman-centric Star Wars projects, most … [Read more...] about How ‘Women of the Galaxy’ Puts Spotlight on ‘Star Wars’ Favorites
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Mark Hamill Teases That He’s Back To Work On Star Wars: Episode IX
x Mark Hamill isn’t exactly work-shy. Ever since A New Hope release, he’s been keeping awfully busy, reprising the role of Luke Skywalker, appearing in a number of other movies and lending his acrobatic vocal talents to a variety of animated and video game characters. But with Disney’s Sequel Trilogy having kicked his career up a notch, together with his confirmed appearance in Star Wars: Episode IX, even he thinks he might deserve Labor Day off. Sadly, however, it was not to be, as he explained the following via Twitter: I've always loved the irony of America celebrating #LaborDay by NOT working.#EnjoyYourBarbequesBarbecuties pic.twitter.com/GJ8yPAbF8p — Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) September 2, 2018 Where oh where might Mark Hamill be right now? Well, Episode IX‘s currently shooting in the UK on location and at Pinewood Studios, so he’s probably in a fancy London hotel. Unfortunately for him, however, the British Labor Day (or May … [Read more...] about Mark Hamill Teases That He’s Back To Work On Star Wars: Episode IX
Twins born on Star Wars Day named Luke and Leia after movie characters
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By The Associated Press Mon., May 7, 2018 OGDEN, Utah—The force is with them. A Utah couple became parents of a boy and a girl on Star Wars day, Friday, May 4. The day is celebrated by Star Wars fans because it sounds like the movie’s line, “May the force be with you.” Kendall and Ross Robbins tell KSTU-TV they named the children Rowan Luke and Kai Leia. Their middle names are two of the main figures in the movie franchise. Ross Robbins says “as soon as we knew that there was a chance they were May the 4th babies, it was like, all right.” The twins’ home nursery is decorated in a Star Wars theme. Article Continued Below INSIDER MOVIE NEWS, REVIEWS AND SCHMOOZE. NEW NEWSLETTER LIGHTS, CAMERA, REACTION SIGN UP … [Read more...] about Twins born on Star Wars Day named Luke and Leia after movie characters
Twins born on ‘Star Wars’ Day named after movie characters
Updated 12:07 pm, Monday, May 7, 2018 Photo: Connor Harrison, AP Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 In this May 5, 2018 photo provided by Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, Ross and Kendall Robbins pose with their twins born on "Star Wars" day, Friday, May 4, in Ogden, Utah. The day is celebrated by "Star Wars" fans because it sounds like the movie's line, "May the force be with you." The Robbins said Monday, May 7 they named the children Rowan Luke and Kai Leia and decorated their nursery in a "Star Wars" theme. (Connor Harrison/Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital via AP) less In this May 5, 2018 photo provided by Intermountain McKay-Dee Hospital, Ross and Kendall Robbins pose with their twins born on "Star Wars" day, Friday, May 4, in Ogden, Utah. The day is celebrated by "Star ... more Photo: Connor Harrison, AP Twins born on 'Star … [Read more...] about Twins born on ‘Star Wars’ Day named after movie characters
Mark Hamill on Star Wars co-star Daisy Ridley: She’s a brilliantly natural actor
Mark Hamill has paid tribute to his Star Wars co-star Daisy Ridley, saying she is a “delight to work with”.The Luke Skywalker actor shared a collage of pictures of himself with Ridley, and Ridley in character as Rey in the sci-fi franchise.He wrote on Instagram: “SHOUT OUT to #DaisyRidley for no particular reason other than she is a brilliantly natural, instinctive actor, a delight to work with & the best piggy-back ride in the business! “Luke should be so lucky to have had such a lovely daughter. #DarlingDaisy.”Hamill, 66, and Ridley, 26, have appeared together in the two most recent Star Wars films – The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.Fans have shared their own theories that heroine Rey is the daughter of Luke, as it has so far been revealed in the series that her parents were “nobodies”.British actress Ridley has won a number of industry accolades since appearing as scavenger Rey in the Star Wars movies, including two Empire … [Read more...] about Mark Hamill on Star Wars co-star Daisy Ridley: She’s a brilliantly natural actor