Lucasfilms’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens has a lovely new set of character posters for Finn (above), Riley, Rey, Han Solo, Kylo Ren, and Leia – each looking very… umm… forceful. (My personal favorite is Leia – it’s just too cool for words…) Check out the rest following the jump. Star Wars: The Force Awakens […]
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CNET Magazine Feels The Force!
The winter 2015 issue of CNET Magazine is feeling The Force with an interview with Star Wars: The Force Awakens star John Boyega as he talks about science fiction, good vs. evil and preparing for the role of Finn in the new Star Wars film. Boyega’s interview is the cover story, but the winter […]
Movie Trailers: Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Jane Got a Gun
This week’s episode of GeekScholars Movie News focuses on some big trailers that recently debuted, starting (of course) with the final, full trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The hosts reflect on the marketing campaign to date and what they expect from Episode VII, compared to the prequels. From there, the GeekScholars take a look at the previews […]
The Final Trailer: Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
Well, it’s here and it is spectacular! Follow the jump for the wonderfulness… I’ve got my ticket! Have you?
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Tix On Sale After New Trailer Debuts Monday Night!
Star Wars fans should be watching Monday Night Football (ESPN in the US; TSN in Canada) – following the halftime debut of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer at halftime, tickets will go on sale for the film’s December 18th opening. Follow the jump for details.
Star Wars’ Force Friday Global Unboxing Event Is Underway!
The Force Friday unveiling of Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise has begun with the Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber being unboxed in Sydney, Australia, by the Bratayleys – a family of digital stars from the Maker Studios network. Follow the jump for the complete list of times and sites for the revealing of more new […]
Stars Wars: The Force Awakens Awakens A Global Unboxing Event!
Aside from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, what is the coolest thing about Star Wars? The toys! Those replicas of cool spaceships and fighters; action figures of the heroes and villains, and the unveiling of those cool collectibles. On the morning of ‘Force Friday,’ Friday, September 3rd, Maker Studios will be taking part in a […]
D23 EXPO: “Star Wars: Rogue One” Cast Announced, Colin Trevorrow Confirmed for “Star Wars: Episode IX”
If you’re a certain type of 12 year old and/or the D23 programmers, you save the best for last, and that means the Lucasfilm slate of projects, which newsflash: means STAR WARS stuff. And there was a bunch of stuff to chew on regarding Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, Star Wars: Rogue One and Star Wars: Episode […]
Lucasfilm To Launch Major Global Promotional Campaign for Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
Outside of the movies themselves, the most remarkable things things about the Star Wars franchise is its canny marketing campaigns. Lucasfilm is teaming up with seven major global brands to launch an expansive promotional campaign for Star Wars: The Force Awakens: COVERGIRL® & Max Factor, Duracell, FCA US, General Mills, HP, Subway® and Verizon. For more, follow […]
Movie News: 2015 San Diego Comic-Con Recap; Top 5 Films of 2015 So Far
The annual San Diego Comic-Con International concluded recently and the proceedings gave film geeks lots to cheer about as new footage and information was revealed for several properties and franchises. As such, this week’s episode of GeekScholars Movie News recaps the highlights of the convention including new insights on: Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Ghostbusters, X-Men: Apocalypse, […]
Spacey Behind-The-Scenes Featurette: Star Wars: The Force Awakens!
Disney/Lucasfilm didn’t have a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer for Comic-Con, but there was a behind-the-scenes featurette that captures some of the enthusiasm and love that’s going into the film. Check it out after the jump. Star Wars: The Force Awakens lights up theaters on December 18th.