Monthly Archives: April 2019
Star Wars: Episode 9 Introduces New Droid D-0 – First Look
Get your first look at D-0, a new droid being introduced in Star Wars: Episode 9.
Described as a friend of BB-8, D-0 was created by Neal Scanlan and the creature and robotics team. Check him out below:
Luke’s Lightsaber ‘Lives’ in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
During Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019, Daisy Ridley revealed that Luke’s lightsaber “lives” in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and director J.J. Abrams alludes to some new force powers Rey might use in the movie.
Moderator Stephen Colbert asks Ridley, “Rey has crazy-strong force powers now, but her lightsaber’s in pieces. Is she rebuilding that lightsaber, or are we in a start-from-scratch situation here?"
Ridley responds, “My answer is not the end of the story... but the lightsaber that Rey inherited from Luke lives.” This could suggest she either rebuilds the broken saber, or as many fans have theorized, retrofits it to her own staff.
"That’s me with a stick.” - Daisy Ridley
Star Wars: Episode IX’s Official Title is The Rise of Skywalker
At Star Wars Celebration, it was revealed that Star Wars: Episode IX's official title is The Rise of Skywalker.
The title was revealed alongside a teaser trailer that ended with the return of a character we were not expecting.
Alongside the trailer, we also got our look at the first poster for Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.
The reveal of the trailer and name ended the Star Wars Celebration Episode IX panel that saw director J.J. Abrams and Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy joined by the cast of The Rise of the Skywalker, including Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Kelly Marie Tran, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Joonas Suotamo, and Naomi Ackie.
Is This Mystery Star Wars Character Lando Calrissian’s Daughter?
At Star Wars Celebration Chicago, new Episode IX cast member Naomi Ackie revealed the first details about her character, Jannah, and how she fits into the storyline of the new Star Wars film.
"The original group are going on this epic, epic adventure together and I’m so excited about where Jannah crosses paths with them," Ackie teased.
Panel host Stephen Colbert pointed out that there have been rumors that Jannah could be Lando Calrissian's daughter, and Ackie didn't exactly dispel those theories with her answer: "Lando is a very charming man, so he could have children all over the universe, that’s all I’m saying," she laughed.
First Look at Lando Calrissian in Star Wars: Episode IX
At Star Wars Celebration, Billy Dee Williams was on stage with J.J. Abrams, Kathleen Kennedy, and Anthony Daniels to unveil the first look of his character, Lando Calrissian, in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker.
Williams was first said to be returning to the Star Wars universe last year since portraying the iconic character in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Director Built the Story Around Leia
General Leia Organa and the woman who portrayed her, Carrie Fisher, will have a key part to play in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Director J.J. Abrams explained at Star Wars Celebration Chicago how they made Leia's role in the movie's story work following Fisher's passing in 2016.
Though Fisher passed away prior to Episode 9 beginning filming, Abrams knew he needed to keep Leia in the final Skywalker movie's story. "What are you going to do?" he said on stage at the Episode 9 Star Wars Celebration panel. "You don't recast that part, and you don't have her suddenly disappear."
The Rise of Skywalker Doesn’t Pick Up Immediately After The Last Jedi
During Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker director J.J. Abrams revealed that the final installment in the Skywalker Saga doesn’t pick up immediately after The Last Jedi.
"The movie doesn’t pick up immediately after the last film - some time has gone by,” said Abrams. "This is an adventure that the group goes on together. One of the great things about the movie is the dynamic between the characters. They are just the most wonderful together. That’s the thing I’m most excited for you all to see."
Abrams also showed off an image of the core cast outside of the Millennium Falcon that supposedly takes place very early in the movie. The image showcases Rey, Finn, Poe, BB-8, Chewbacca and C-3PO in a forested area. Upon first look, R2D2 appears to be missing.
Ubisoft CEO Remembers Vivendi’s Attempted Takeover as a ‘Fight’
A little more than a year ago, Vivendi finally lost to Ubisoft in a lengthy, messy legal battle for control of Ubisoft. Vivendi ended up selling its remaining stock in Ubisoft, effectively severing its relationship with the company. Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot isn’t being coy when he calls the whole ordeal a “fight.”
is not easy to do in huge companies,” Guillemot said on this month’s episode of IGN Unfiltered. “So when you're attacked with a company that has a different philosophy, you know it can affect what you've been creating from scratch. So you fight with a lot of energy to make sure it can't be destroyed.”
Respawn and Infinity Ward Co-Founder Allegedly Hired by Epic Games
Epic Games has allegedly hired Jason West, co-founder of Infinity Ward and Respawn Entertainment, to work on game development.
The news was shared by games industry veteran Geoff Keighley on Twitter, who claims Epic hired West quietly to aid their game development efforts. He says that West has been working at Epic’s offices for “about a month”.
Some game industry scoop: @EpicGames has quietly hired Jason West, @InfinityWard and @Respawn co-founder, to work on its game development efforts. From what I hear West, who lives in North Carolina, has been in the office for about a month. pic.twitter.com/nhR0zPq0mB
This Actor’s Dramatic GOT Death Was a ‘Selling Point’ of the Job
In honor of the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, IGN is taking a look back at some of the iconic characters who've fallen along the way, and the lasting impact they had on the story. These heroes and villains may not have made it to the end of the road, but their lives weren't in vain - they stand as a fitting reminder that when you play the game of thrones, you win, or you die.
Aside from having one of the most memorable names in the Seven Kingdoms, Samwell's brother Dickon Tarly is best known for playing a key part in Game of Thrones' standout Season 7 episode "The Spoils of War" -- and for his fiery demise.