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Harrison Ford Hospitalized Following Plane Crash

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Harrison Ford was hospitalized this afternoon following a single-engine vintage plane crash he was piloting.

Shortly after takeoff, Ford was forced to emergency land the plane onto a Venice, California golf course.

According to a family member, Harris Ford is fine and suffered a few gashes.

It’s said Ford is expected to undergo surgery for some of the injuries and is in stable condition.

Ford is said to have reported engine trouble shortly after takeoff and attempted to return to the airport, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

Ford’s publicist also released the following statement:

“Harrison was flying a WW2 vintage plane today which had engine trouble upon take off. He had no other choice but to make an emergency landing, which he did safely. He was banged up and is in the hospital receiving medical care. The injuries sustained are not life threatening, and he is expected to make a full recovery.”

No one else was injured.

Check out air traffic control audio as well as video below.

Harrison Ford is known for playing various roles including Indiana Jones as well as will be returning to the Star Wars franchise in December for Star Wars: The Force Awakens as Han Solo.

Billy Dee Williams Said To Cameo In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Cosmic Book News has been shying from reporting on Star Wars rumors as of late: a) because most of them are probably BS, and b) Abrams did say some are true, and I actually want to be able to enjoy the movie when it comes out this December.

However, this latest news is too good to pass up as the Boston Herald is reporting Billy Dee Williams will be returning as Lando Calrissian for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Williams previously made comments that he was unsure if he would be appearing, but would like to do so, and if this report happens to be true, Williams and Star Wars fans have been granted their wish.

“It will be a fun cameo. Billy’s definitely up for it,” a source told the Boston Herald.

The same report also suggests Simon Pegg may make a cameo as well.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has a December 18, 2015 release directed by J.J. Abrams from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and Abrams. Kathleen Kennedy, J.J. Abrams, and Bryan Burk are producing, and John Williams returns as the composer.

Actors John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Andy Serkis, Domhnall Gleeson, Max von Sydow, Lupita Nyong’o and Gwendoline Christie will join the original stars of the saga, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, Peter Mayhew, and Kenny Baker in the new film.

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Disney XD To Remake Original Star Wars In LEGO

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The Force must be strong with LEGO as Disney XD has announced they are remaking the original Star Wars trilogies into a LEGO series.

THR reports Lego Star Wars: Droid Tales will retell the Star Wars saga chronologically.

The limited series will consist of five 22-minute episodes that will air later this year.

LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales isn’t going to be an exact copy of the George Lucas trilogies as the series will be retold through the eyes of C-3PO and R2-D2 in a brand new story.

Here is the description:

Set after the Rebel Alliance victory on Endor seen at the end of Return of the Jedi, the droids are regaling the assembled of their adventures that led them to their present situation. An accidental kidnapping leads to a new adventure that progresses to the re-telling of the saga in the chronological order, starting from The Phantom Menace to Return of the Jedi.

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Gary Whitta Would Kill For Last Starfighter Remake

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Hollywood screenwriter Gary Whitta is known for writing The Book Of Eli, After Earth, The Walking Dead video game and most recently wrote a draft of of the Gareth Edwards Star Wars spinoff movie.

Whitta’s next project is Mark Millar’s Starlight, but Whitta also says he would like to write a remake for The Last Starfighter.

“Man, I wish. I’m one of a very long list of screenwriters who would kill for the opportunity to bring that back,” Whitta told Slash Film.

At one time, Steven Spielberg and Seth Rogen were interested in The Last Star Fighter as well, but similar to why they never got to remake it, Whitta also says it’s a rights issue.

“It just seems like the rights are impossible to figure out,” Whitta said. “Maybe one day. If there’s one thing that movie taught me, it’s to never stop believing that anything is possible. Even in Hollywood.”

According to Wiki, a remake for The Last Starfighter was on the table back in 2008, with the rights owned by GPA Entertainment, but the project stalled for some reason.

Various rumors have even said there were plans for a “Son of Starfighter” sequel.

The Last Starfighter originally launched back in 1984 that saw a teenager in a trailer park recruited through playing a video game to fight in an intergalactic war.

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Ultimate Collector Series LEGO TIE Fighter Revealed

With Toy Fair taking place this weekend, StarWars.com has revealed the Ultimate Collector Series LEGO TIE Fighter, which is coming in May priced at $199.99.

The toy vehicle measures 19.5″ high, 12″ long, and 12.2″ wide, features intricate detailing and an opening top hatch, and is packaged with an exclusive TIE Fighter Pilot minifigure with blaster. For collectors, it comes with a display stand and fact plaque.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Bladebuilders Revealed

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Disney has unveiled the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens lightsabers, “Bladebuilders,” which will be available this Fall.

USA Today reports Star Wars Bladebuilders consists of a “line of compatible hilts, connectors and various lightsaber materials that let children use the simple gadgets of their favorite Jedi masters and Sith lords or come up with the craziest, most complicated combination ever.”

The main Jedi Master Lightsaber set costs $49.99 and includes a “lightsaber with lights and electronic sounds, a pair of lightdaggers, an expansion hilt and a variety of connectors.”

Three other assortments with connectors and lightsaber blades tied to various characters are also available:

The electronic lightsaber priced at $19.99 comes in Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker.

The foam lightsaber ($14.99) has Yoda, Vader and Luke.

The extend lightsaber ($9.99) has Luke, Vader and Anakin Skywalker.

The Star Wars Bladebuilders lightsabers will be on display at Toy Fair 2015 Saturday thought Tuesday.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Rumored To Be Released This Summer

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It’s being said J.J. Abrams wants to release Star Wars: The Force Awakens this Summer.

The reason?

Spoilers.

Abrams is known for trying to keep his movies as secret as possible (he erected barriers on the set of Star Trek Into Darkness), but it seems loads of information have been still leaking.

Now it’s reported that while attending the Visual Effects Society Awards, J.J. Abrams stated Star Wars could get released in the Summer instead of in December as all the spoilers are hurting audience anticipation.

The report is presently unconfirmed and Abrams exact words are unknown, but we’ll update when more info is made known.

If Disney does decide to move Star Wars to the Summer, they will have Avengers 2, Tomorrowland, Jurassic World, Terminator, Ant-Man and Mission Impossible to contend with (with three being their own movies: Avengers, Tland and Ant-Man).

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Watch: Star Wars Vs. Star Trek Trailer

Check out the latest “epic” trailer from YouTuber Alex Luthor which pits the two fan-favorite franchises, Star Wars and Star Trek, against each other.

Star Wars Vs. Star Trek has long been a heated debate amongst the fans, and even William Shatner has been involved on occasion.

William Shatner has called J.J. Abrams a pig for taking on both franchises, has called the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer ridiculous, and said Star Wars was nothing more than special effects.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits December of this year, with a third Star Trek due out in 2015.

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J.J. Abrams Talks New Star Wars Lightsaber: Star Trek 3 Still Set In Space

Fans of Star Wars nervous about the new lightsaber seen in the first Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer may be relieved to hear what J.J. Abrams says in the above video.

It turns out that all the reactions to the lightsaber – whether it works or not – were already thought of by Abrams and the crew working on Star Wars. Abrams says it was funny to see everyone talking about it.

“It’s been the funniest thing to see the arguments that have developed over this thing,” Abrams said. “It was a sketch that became a whole thing. This was not done without a lot of conversation, and it’s fun to see people have the conversation that we had, but in reverse.”

Abrams also lets it be known that he will be onboard Episodes VIII and IX as an executive producer and stated Rian Johnson is at least directing Star Wars: Episode VIII.

J.J. Abrams was also asked about Star Trek 3 as the movie has a new co-writer on board with Simon Pegg. When the title “Star Trek 3” was brought up, Abrams dismissed the notion with a smile.

“I don’t know ‘Star Trek 3’ really, though,” Abrams said, insinuating it will instead have a subtitle.

It’s then brought up that an example for the title could be “Star Trek: Adventures In Space,” with J.J. Abrams stating, “That is actually a great title,” and looking directly into the camera.

When Robert Orci was still attached to direct Star Trek 3, previous story details he let be known for the movie included that it would be set in space as well as would be closest to the original series more than any of the other prior movies.

With Abrams confirming Star Trek 3 will be set in space, it seems at least they are sticking with that aspect.

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Watch: Cool Drone Millennium Falcon Video

Drones are becoming all the rage.

Amazon has been looking into drone delivery, and the latest is that some drunk guy crashed a drone on the grounds of the White House.

Now check out a Millennium Falcon drone video above.

YouTuber Olivier C from France created the Millennium Falcon drone using foam and real working lights.

Step-by-step instructions can be found on the rcgroups forums.

What’s next? A working Death Star?

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Felicity Jones To Star in Gareth Edwards Star Wars Spinoff

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It appears as if Gareth Edwards has his leading lady for the Star Wars spinoff as it’s being reported Felicity Jones is in talks with Disney.

THR reported on the news, with no knowledge who Jones could be playing.

The report also mentions that Aaron Paul and Edgar Ramirez are being eyed for the male lead.

Aaron Paul was previously rumored for Star Wars, with it speculated he could be up for Han Solo. Paul recently stated the rumors about his involvement with Star Wars “are exciting.”

Felicity Jones is known for The Theory Of Everything and was recently featured in Amazing Spider-Man 2.

The untitled Star Wars spinoff has a December 16, 2016 release. Chris Weitz recently came onboard to pen a new script following Gary Whitta’s completion of the first draft.

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Tons Of Star Wars, Avengers 2, Batman Vs. Superman, Fantastic Four and more SCOOPS

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We get some insider information from Twitter user GBRIELGRY about Star Wars, The Avengers 2, Batman Vs. Superman, Fantastic Four and more.

The Twitter user previously posted leaked images from the Terminator: Genisys trailer that Paramount filed copyright notices for and had taken down.

Obviously we don’t know if all the following info is legit, but the Terminator pics definitely were.

I suppose I should throw out a SPOILER warning just in case as the possible Avengers 2 post-credit scene is stated below.

Details also include when the Batman Vs. Superman trailer might hit and thoughts on the Fantastic Four trailer, Crimson Peak trailer and Terminator: Genisys.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens:

#ItIsAwakening

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 15, 2015

The question is, awakening who? Codename: Thomas. Codename: Rachel. Have you felt it? #TheDarkSide, and #TheLight. #TheForceAwakens many.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 15, 2015

Genuinely looking forward to the bitterness racists will feel when John Boyega owns the screen this Xmas in #TheForceAwakens. #EatIt

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 15, 2015

To be honest, the fact #TheForceAwakens is on schedule to deliver for this Christmas, is in and of itself a miracle. #MovedHeavenAndEarth

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 15, 2015

http://t.co/iTDhDSFVP6 ^ Make sure to attend this year if you’re a fan. It wont get any cooler, unless you RSVP SDCC. #YoureWelcome

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 15, 2015

@CPThrio Anaheim should be special. I’d go there if I were you.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 15, 2015

This year the world goes #StarWars crazy all over again. So brace yourselves, it really is going to get crazy pretty soon. #LetItBegin

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 15, 2015

#BenedictCumberbatch vs #TheForceAwakens So, what’re the odds? Is he or isn’t he? Is he lying, or was it just a set visit? #Blaster

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

Okay, so… #StarWars #TheForceAwakens may not have the longest duel in the cannon thus far, but it’s certainly the best.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

By far!

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

@JOutred Gruelling and painful, as it should be. #Dark

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

@LAKingsDru Good question, the answer to which is all of the above, especially emotionally if you’re a fan. Be brave.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

It’s all about John Boyega. So you’d better leave your prejudices at the door. He’s the character everyone will be talking about.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@LAKingsDru Destruction of surroundings – Check Emotional Core – Check Practical FX and locations – Check Vader – Checkmate

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@antbwan Neither, she’s Chewbacca’s niece.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@antbwan She’s gets awoken. #Dilemma

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@JaySway52 Yes and no, his arc is different, his character is from a totally different perspective to Luke’s in A New Hope tbh.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@antbwan The Force Awakens refers to more than one character.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@antbwan Of course, it’s #Starwars, and these are main cannon. The Skywalker’s will put on one hell of a show in December. Mark my words.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

Avengers 2:

I’ve heard Benedict Cumberbatch makes an appearance as Strange during the end credits in #TheAvengersAgeOfUltron if anyone is interested.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

NOTE: I don’t know if my last Tweet is accurate, but it’s what I’ve heard, so I thought I’d pass it on. It would make sense though.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

Well one things for sure, #BenedictCumberbatch sure has a ravenous fanbase. Looks like @Marvel made wise with him entering the #MCU #Strange

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

Batman Vs. Superman:

#BatmanvSuperman Very soon.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 2, 2015

#BatmanvSuperman teaser on it’s way, should hit before the months end. #HYPE. #Vengeance

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 20, 2015

Best upcoming teasers/trailers in order #BatmanvSuperman “The Bat” #TerminatorGenisys “It’s doing what!?” #FantasticFour “Burn!”

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@hobodeluxe yep.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

@kbeastx Trailer 2:33. *Subject to change.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 22, 2015

Fantastic Four:

#FantasticFour trailer is surprisingly entertaining. Expect a grittier take but with some extremely fantastical elements too. #Optimistic.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

Terminator: Genisys:

There’s a few more #TerminatorGenisys wp variants in the ether, don’t write it off. I’ve heard good things, new trailers solid.

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 21, 2015

Crimson Peak:

#CrimsonPeak trailer incoming. It’s a good one. Devils Backbone and Pans Labyrinth vibes, Hiddleston hams it up. Creatures + Toro = #WIN

— G@BRIELGR@Y (@GBRIELGRY) January 17, 2015

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Fantastic Four’s Kate Mara Up For Star Wars Spinoff

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Kate Mara, known for House of Cards and who also will be playing Sue Storm in the Fantastic Four reboot, is said to be up for the Gareth Edwards Star Wars spinoff movie.

Four names have surfaced for the Star Wars spinoff female lead, which also include Rooney Mara (sister to Kate), Felicity Jones, and Tatiana Maslany.

A reporter for Variety is stating Kate Mara is the fourth.

Nothing is known about the character or even what Edwards’ Star Wars spinoff will be about.

Recently, Gary Whitta left as the screenwriter following having worked on the movie for a year; Simon Kinberg is now finishing the script.

Various rumors have stated the Gareth Edwards Star Wars spinoff may be about the Rebels securing the plans to the Death Star with a bunch of bounty hunters involved, while another rumor has said it could be a Han Solo origin story with Aaron Paul as the younger version of Harrison Ford.

The Gareth Edwards Star Wars spinoff is due out December 2016 so as soon as production is set to start, Disney should be releasing official information and making announcements.

Kate Mara has Fantastic Four coming out this August, Ridley Scott’s The Martian in November, and assuming Fantastic Four does well enough, Fantastic Four 2 in 2017.

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Watch: Star Wars Avengers: Age Of Ultron-Style Trailer

Check out a cool trailer above for Star Wars done in the style of the new Avengers: Age Of Ultron trailer.

The Usual Suspect YouTube channel even included Darth Vader stating the famous Pinocchio line.

The Avengers 2 hits May 1st, with the new Star Wars on December 18th.

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Watch: The Many Interfaces of Star Wars

Check out cool compilation of footage from Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope featuring every instance in which a character interacts with an interface in the movie.

Game designer for Electonic Arts, Dino Ignacio, put together the footage and posted it on Vimeo.

This is a supercut of all the moments in A New Hope where characters interacted with machines, doors, screens, levers, knobs and buttons.

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New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Concept Art Of Darth Vader, Max von Sydow & More

Check out new concept art for Star Wars: The Force Awakens which reveals some ship designs, a look at Max von Sydow’s character and what appears to be Darth Vader.

It’s being said Darth Vader is actually used in the image as a placeholder for another character, maybe the bad guy from the trailer?

Nuevo #ConceptArt filtrado de #ElDespertarDeLaFuerza #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #Ship #EpisodeVII #StarWars7 pic.twitter.com/uLNHb1kYT0

— Star Wars Latino (@Star_WarsLatino) January 16, 2015

#ConcepArt de #ElDespertarDeLaFuerza #StarWars #TheForceAwakens #Sith #MaxVonSydow #EpisodeVII #StarWars7 pic.twitter.com/u5RT3v9SVK

— Star Wars Latino (@Star_WarsLatino) January 16, 2015

Se filtran nuevos #ConceptArt de #ElDespertarDeLaFuerza #StarWars #Stormtrooper #KyloRen #TheForceAwakens #EpisodeVII pic.twitter.com/sEXZ2SnoLk

— Star Wars Latino (@Star_WarsLatino) January 16, 2015

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Disney Scrapped George Lucas’ New Star Wars Plans

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It’s learned that for the first time, Star Wars will be without George Lucas’ storylines.

Lucas recently attended a premiere for his latest movie, Strange Magic, where he told Cinema Blend, “The ones that I sold to Disney, they came up to the decision that they didn’t really want to do those. So they made up their own. So it’s not the ones that I originally wrote [on screen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens].”

Lucas wouldn’t state what his ideas for the new Star Wars movies were, and it’s also thought that screenwriter Michael Arndt was working on the Lucas version of Star Wars when he was let go, with Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan (Empire Strikes Back) taking over writing chores.

Another rumor has stated that Abrams and Kasdan rewrote the script to include more of the original characters, with Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.

It’s also possible Disney may have saved us all from the next Jar Jar.

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Watch: Arrow Star Wars

Stephen Amell, who plays Oliver Queen, hosts “Lightsaber Saturday” on his Facebook page where fans create images and memes crossing the Arrow Universe with Star Wars.

A fan has taken it one step futher by creating Arrow Star Wars videos.

Dave Jones is back with the above and added on his YouTube channel:

This is the final installment of my Arrow Jedi trilogy. For this one, I added lightsabers to two battle sequences from the Arrow Season 3 mid-season finale. The first features Ra’s al Ghul against eight lightsaber-wielding members of the League of Assassins. The second is the epic battle between Oliver Queen and Ra’s al Ghul on the mountaintop. As always, there are plenty of Star Wars easter eggs.

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George Lucas Has Seen The Star Wars: The Force Awakens Trailer

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George Lucas previously stated he wouldn’t watch the Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer online, but now he has had a chance to see it at the movies.

Lucas spoke with Page Six while attending a screening of his latest movie, Strange Magic, and was asked about his thoughts on the new Star Wars trailer.

“I saw the trailer. I saw it in a theater because I don’t watch movies online,” Lucas said.

And what did Lucas think?

“Yeah, it was intriguing,” Lucas responded when asked, with a smile.

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Billy Dee Williams Returning For Star Wars Rebels

It’s learned that Lando Calrissian will appear on the next episode of Star Wars Rebels.

Disney releases episodes early via their Disney XD App where a Twitter user posted the following screen shots.

The episode, “Idiot’s Array,” is set to air January 19th.

It’s currently unknown if Billy Dee Williams is returning for any of the new movies or spinoffs, but at least he will be voicing Lando for Rebels.

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Watch: New Star Wars Lightsaber Crossguards Tested Out

With the recent debut of the teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens (watch below) came with it a bit of controversy surrounding the look of the new lightsaber.

Some fans complained online that the crossguards might hurt the wielder as they appear to be energy shooting out from side-to-side.

Another theory is that whomever built the lightsaber didn’t know what he/she was doing, which is why the crossguards were built to possibly funnel away excess energy.

Well, just maybe the person that did build the new lightsaber was smarter than everyone else.

Check out the video above where the Thegn Thrand YouTube channel puts the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens lightsaber to the test.

They test the crossguard out to see if it would indeed hurt the wielder or it it would be an effective weapon against an opponent.

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Gary Whitta Departs Star Wars Spinoff For Mark Millar’s Starlight

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Screenwriter Gary Whitta has completed a first draft for the 2016 Star Wars spinoff and has announced his departure in order to write the script for the Mark Millar Starlight movie.

The Hollywood trade sites are stating with Whitta leaving Star Wars, a new screenwriter should be announced soon.

Apparently after a year of working on the Star Wars spinoff script with director Gareth Edwards, Whitta has decided to move on to the Millar movie.

Both Edwards and Whitta released the following statements (via THR):

“Gary has been a wonderful, inspired contributor and I enjoyed working with him tremendously,” said Edwards. “I’m so grateful for all of his contributions. ”

Whitta added: “The year I spent working with Lucasfilm on this Star Wars film has been by far the most rewarding period of my entire career. As a lifelong Star Wars fan I’m deeply grateful to have had the rare opportunity to contribute to a new chapter in its ongoing cinematic legacy. The film is going to be amazing.”

The untitled Star Wars spinoff movie has a December 16, 2016 release date with the plot rumored to potentially center around the Rebellion’s theft of the Death Star plans or even a Han Solo origin movie starring Aaron Paul.

Regarding Mark Millar’s Starlight movie, it is described as “The Flash Gordon meets The Dark Knight Returns” as it “centers on a space hero who saved the universe 35 years ago but came back to Earth, where no one believed his fantastic stories. He settled down, got married, had kids and got old, but then is called back for one last adventure when his old rocket shows up.”

Whitta also added the following on Twitter:

My year of work in a galaxy far, far away is done! I’m onto my next project, adapting @mrmarkmillar’s STARLIGHT for 20th Century Fox!

— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) January 10, 2015

This is by far the most I’ve ever enjoyed writing a title page. See you in 2016! #MTFBWY pic.twitter.com/Wr3Ij1XUKj

— Gary Whitta (@garywhitta) January 10, 2015

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Marvel Announces Star Wars Old & New Republic TPBs

Marvel is releasing two more Star Wars collections with Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Vol. 1 and Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic Vol. 1.

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The New Republic Vol. 1 hits in May collecting: STAR WARS: MARA JADE — BY THE EMPEROR’S HAND #0-6, STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE — EVOLUTION #1-5, STAR WARS: THE JABBA TAPE, STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — TWIN ENGINES OF DESTRUCTION, and material from STAR WARS TALES #1, #3-5, #10, #14-15, #20 and #22.

Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Old Republic Vol. 1. hits in July collecting: STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #1-18 & MATERIAL FROM STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC/REBELLION #0.

The issues were previously released by Dark Horse Comics.

The info comes from StarWars.com.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Has Darth Vader Toys

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It might not mean much, but a list of planned Hasbro figures for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has hit the net.

Among the list happens to be a “Star Wars 7 Darth Vader Voice Change Mask.”

Obviously Darth Vader is a fan-favorite character, so Disney could simply be trying to capitlize on the popularity to sell more more products.

Last we saw of Darth Vader, he changed back over to the good side of The Force in Return of the Jedi.

Maybe we’ll get a Darth Vader spinoff set between Episodes III and IV?

Here is the list (via Rebel Scum):

Star Wars 7 3.75 In Figure Assortment

Star Wars 7 3.75 In Armor Figure Assortment

Star Wars 7 Figure Two Pack Assortment

Star Wars 7 Figures Snow Desert

Star Wars 7 Hero Series Deluxe Figure Assortment

Star Wars 7 Hero Series Figure Assortment

Star Wars 7 Class I Vehicle Assortment

Star Wars 7 Class I Deluxe Vehicle Assortment

Star Wars 7 Class II Vehicle Assortment

Star Wars 7 Class II Deluxe Vehicle Assortment

Star Wars 7 Starfighter Vehicle

Star Wars 7 3.75 In Hero Vehicle

Star Wars 7 Hero Series Figure Vehicle Assortment

Star Wars 7 The Black Series 6-Inch Starfighter

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Three Pack Assortment

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Deluxe Vehicle Assortment

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Blind Bags Assortment

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Battle Set

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Figure Multi Pack

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Vehicle Set

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Remote Control Vehicle

Star Wars 7 Micro Machine Villain Flagship

Star Wars 7 The Black Series Diecast Vehicle Single

Star Wars 7 The Black Series Diecast Vehicle Multi Pack

Star Wars 7 Remote Control Droid

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The Raid Actors To Be Featured In Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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Even though J.J. Abrams is done with filming on Star Wars: The Force Awakens, it has recently become known that the movie will feature three actors from the the Indonesian martial arts action movies, The Raid.

Deadline reports Iko Uwais will appear in Star Wars alongside fellow Raid 2 actors Yayan Ruhian and Cecep Arif Rahman.

No further information is known including what roles the trio will play.

The Raid 2 was released last year directed by Gareth Evans.

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Aaron Paul Says Star Wars Han Solo Rumors Are Exciting

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About a week ago, a rumor hit the net stating that Aaron Paul is being eyed for a Star Wars spinoff movie featuring Han Solo.

The rumor didn’t specifically state Aaron Paul was up for Han Solo, but it’s not that hard to connect the dots.

Now Paul has noticed the rumor as well.

Aaron Paul took to Twitter to mention the Star Wars rumor is “very exciting” and jokes about having a job this year.

“Who’s starting these rumors?” Aaron Paul tweeted “This one is actually making me believe I have a job in 2015. Very exciting. #StarWars“

The rumor also stated that the Han Solo Star Wars spinoff would overlap filming with Star Wars: Episode VIII and had the working title “Luminac Industrial Goods.”

Godzilla director Gareth Edwards is directing the first Star Wars spinoff, which has a December 16, 2016 release, with Gary Whitta writing the script.

Aaron Paul was recently featured in Need For Speed and Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens TIE Fighter Concept Art

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A new piece of concept art for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has landed online giving a look at a new TIE Figher.

Indie Revolver posted the above image of a red-colord TIE Figher.

As noted, it will be interesting to see who is piloting the TIE Fighters as well as how intact the Empire is following the death of the Emperor 35 years or so prior.

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The “DOC’s” Top Of The Pile for 3/13/2013

The Top Of The Pile

By: Chris “DOC” Bushley

This is a “quick pick” look at the Top 5 comics that EVERYONE should be reading this week! Whether it’s rife with characterization, filled with emotional strife, has a bevy of high octane battle sequences or is just a plain ol’ great read — these books belong at the “Top Of The Pile!”

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1. Sledge-Hammer 44 #1(of 2) (Dark Horse): Straight from the pages of Lobster Johnson: Iron Prometheus, comes the tale of Mike Mignola’s version of an “iron man!” What could U.S. troops in the middle of a warzone, surrounded by Nazis, use more than a little help from above? How about a bomb that encases the ultimate fighting machine?! This quirky Mignola tale melds WWII drama and sci-fi zaniness into the perfect story that will leave you begging for more!

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2. Batgirl #18 (DC): Even though the cover suggests that the issue will focus on the loss of Damian Wayne, this story barely touches on it but is a stunning tale just the same! Ray Fawkes creates a fantastic and eerily creepy tale of Batgirl’s sadistic brother, James Gordon Jr., playing mind games and hunting for prey as his sister deals with a bruised body and a broken heart. It is rich in character development and a true page turner that just might keep you up at night.

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3. The Walking Dead #108 (Image/Skybound): Robert Kirkman has been giving fans heart attacks with the last few issues — feigning the death of Carl will do that to a reader! This latest installment will give an insiders look at a bevy of characters thoughts on their new situation and expands on the ever growing world of TWD! I won’t give too much away but I will say, “Ezekiel has a tiger!” Nuff’ said!

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4. Star Wars #3 (Dark Horse): Brian Wood has created a fantastic series that feels more cannon than ANY of the prequel movies ever did! Focusing on the strength and determination of everyone’s favorite Princess, this series is a testament to Leia’s true leadership of the Rebellion and that she should NEVER be considered just a damsel in distress! All the original cast is there, no need for discussions or contracts in the world of comics, and this will bring you back to the wonderment of childhood and the amazing movies that shaped our lives from an early age.

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5. Avengers Arena #6 (Marvel): Okay, don’t let the cover throw ya, this book has some of the best characterization and dramatic scenes of any comics on the shelves today! Dennis Hopeless and Kev Walker have taken an over done concept and truly made it into something smart and original. Part Lord of the Flies part Hunger Games, this book is harrowing from front to back and it is something every good comic fan should check out more than once! Plus, this one has ANOTHER major death, who would have thought that, right?

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