Star Wars

Star Wars’ Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ Series Put on Hold: Reports

Akhil Arora | Friday January 24, 2020

The as-yet untitled Disney+ series centred on Obi-Wan Kenobi — with Ewan McGregor returning to reprise his role — has reportedly been put on hold. Scripts have been thrown out, with Disney-owned Lucasfilm now looking for a new writer.

US Actor Mark Hamill Deletes Facebook Account, Criticises Mark Zuckerberg

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday January 13, 2020

Star Wars icon Mark Hamill has joined the list of high-profile celebrities who quit Facebook in protest against allowing political ads and spread of misinformation on its platform.

Disneyland's 'Baby Yoda' Cocktail Is All About Blueberries, Lime And Cuteness

Somdatta Saha | Tuesday January 7, 2020

Post its launch in mid-December last year, the Baby Yoda cocktail is on high demand at eateries in Anaheim and Orlando's Disneyworld.

Disney Movies Made Over $13 Billion at Worldwide Box Office in 2019, an All-Time Record

Akhil Arora | Friday January 3, 2020

With 2019 behind us, Disney has revealed that it made $13.1517 billion at the worldwide box office last year, thanks to the movies produced under its banners. That includes the likes of Avengers: Endgame, The Lion King, Frozen 2, Captain Marvel, Toy Story 4, and Aladdin.

The Mandalorian Season 2 Coming Autumn 2020 on Disney+

Agence France-Presse | Saturday December 28, 2019

The Mandalorian, the live-action Star Wars television series that introduced the world to Baby Yoda, has been confirmed for a second season.

The Mandalorian on Disney+ Is a Most Curious Thing, Just Like Baby Yoda

Akhil Arora | Friday December 27, 2019

It’s set in the world of Star Wars and it’s got the delightful Baby Yoda. So why then is The Mandalorian only available in five countries through Disney+? What decade are we living in?

Box Office: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’s $374 Million Opening Weekend Lowest for New Trilogy

Akhil Arora | Monday December 23, 2019

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker brought in $373.5 million worldwide on its opening weekend, which would be amazing for most films but is below projections for a Star Wars movie. Meanwhile, Jumanji: The Next Level climbed to $312 million, and Frozen 2 went up to $1.103 billion.

Fake 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' Streams Stealing User Data

Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 23, 2019

Cybersecurity researchers have said they have discovered over 30 fraudulent websites and social media profiles disguised as official movie accounts of 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' that are distributing free copies of the latest film in the franchise while collecting users' data.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Spoilers — Not the End We Were Looking for

Akhil Arora | Saturday December 21, 2019

With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker out now, we dive into spoilers for the long-awaited end to the Skywalker saga, from how it deals with Rey’s (Daisy Ridley) lineage to Kylo Ren’s (Adam Driver) redemption. And we look at how the final chapter is too afraid to have an identity of its own.

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Movie Review: A Dizzyingly Busy Swan Song

Entertainment | Saibal Chatterjee | Friday December 20, 2019

Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Movie Review - Daisy Ridley is first-rate as Rey but it is Adam Driver as Kylo Ren who steals the show.

Steam Winter Sale 2019 Is Here: Get Discounts on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Red Dead Redemption 2, and More

Nadeem Sarwar | Friday December 20, 2019

The Steam Winter Sale is back, and is offering discounts on a tonne of acclaimed games from franchises such as Far Cry, Monster Hunter, Mortal Kombat, and more.

Five Myths About Star Wars. A Long Time Ago In A Galaxy Far, Far Away...

Entertainment | Julie Turnock, Special To The Washington Post | Friday December 20, 2019

Was the 1977 movie a template for all other blockbusters, or the work of an auteur?

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Review: The End to the Skywalker Saga Is Too Beholden to the Past

Akhil Arora | Thursday December 19, 2019

Here’s our spoiler-free review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, which brings an end to the new Star Wars trilogy and the Skywalker saga. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker release date in India is December 20. Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac are part of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker cast.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Ticket Bookings Live in Select Cities Across India

Akhil Arora | Wednesday December 18, 2019

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ticket bookings are now live in select cities and screens across India on BookMyShow and Paytm, though none of PVR, INOX, Cinépolis, or Carnival Cinemas have opened sales yet.

Fortnite Players Get Treated to Free 'Star Wars' Items and a New Scene

Gene Park, The Washington Post | Monday December 16, 2019

Millions of Fortnite players had a bad feeling about a historic "Star Wars" event inside the game, just minutes before it went live.