We got our first glimpse of Kylo Ren in the teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens and not too long after, his name was revealed by Entertainment Weekly in an exclusive trading card. He also appeared in the second teaser trailer and is featured wielding a lightsaber in Drew Struzan’s poster […] More
Though less photo-realistic and painterly than previous artist John Cassaday, Immonen is much more of a traditional comic book artist, eschewing strict realism for more representative & kinetic action and layouts. He also has a particular knack for using body language and facial expressions to express characterization, showing readers visually what a given character is feeling at a given time just by the look on their face or the way they’re standing. It’s a skill he puts to good use here, making vivid Luke’s aw-shucks naivete as he stumbles his way through a Nar Shaddaa bar fight, Han’s combination of chagrin and frustration at Sana’s continued instance that he’s A. up to no good and B. her husband, and the transition of Leia’s reaction to Sana from wry amusement to righteous fury as the woman proves to be no easy pushover. More
The end is here for our beloved website. In a short episode, we discuss a few noteworthy news moments, laugh about a crazy WTF story, and say goodbye to Sound on Sight. While the podcast will still be alive on another site, this one was our home and we are sad to see it shutdown […] More
Stop-motion animation has played an important part of visual effects for decades, as filmmakers have relied on the technique in order to successfully create scenes and characters in films, including classics such as King Kong (1933), Star Wars and Blade Runner. But ever since CGI showed its full potential in Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park, […] More
Gareth Edwards‘ Star Wars: Rogue One is still over a year away, but Disney has just released a first look at the cast of the upcoming spinoff film about a group of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans from the Death Star. Thanks to D23, the very first official photo has been revealed, […] More
More and more Star Wars goodness coming your way. With the release of Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens slowly approaching, any release of more footage gets fans excited. A new international teaser was released today, and while it’s only 30 seconds long, it still manages to induce unstoppable glee. The Korean teaser opens with […] More
There are few real-life figures more beloved in American cinema than Steven Spielberg. He’s earned that adoration without question, but his worship retards the dialogue around his work. Like his buddy Colonel G. Lucas, Spielberg is a brand first, a businessman second, and a filmmaker last. It’s time to loosen up the conversation. Spielberg is […] More
For the most part, Star Wars #7 is skippable filler even for hardcore Obi Wan fans. The character does get a bit of an arc, but it is mired down in navel gazing narration and shoddy action set pieces. Colorist Justin Ponsor does nail the fact that Tatooine is the planet farthest from a bright spot in the universe with his light browns and faded whites and yellows with a tinge of red for its beautiful binary sunsets. However, this is just a tiny plus in a book filled with minuses. More
The series kicks off well, using as its starting point an opportunity for characterization left unexplored by the film. After all, in A New Hope, we see Leia consoling Luke over the death of Ben Kenobi, a man he’s known for all of a few days, while the massive grief she herself must be feeling at the time over the destruction of her entire planet, including her family, goes unspoken. With the Death Star destroyed and the Rebellion victorious (for now), Waid and Dodson kick off their story by exploring how Leia is dealing with the aftermath of her homeworld being obliterated before her eyes. More
When it comes to geeking out, nothing comes close to Star Wars and an opportunity to immerse yourself in a galaxy far, far away, is one that cannot be missed. UK events company Future Cinema specialises in secret, interactive film screenings, the majority of which take place in Londo. With experiences ranging from recreating 1920s Beaumont […] More
It seems like every movie franchise is expanding with sequels, prequels, and anthology films. Every character must be explained and every moment must be felt for us to truly know it happened. We take a look at some of the upcoming prequels, such as the Han Solo solo film that The Lego Movie directors Phil […] More
The main attraction for Day Two of San Diego Comic Con was the Star Wars: The Force Awakens panel. Thousands lined up to get into the cavernous Hall H, the biggest of the venues at Comic-Con and the long hours of waiting around paid off in spades. Not only did the fans become the first […] More