Carrie Beck might not be a household name (yet), but behind the scenes of a galaxy far, far away, she’s been quietly shaping the Star Wars universe for years. And now, the Force-sensitive whispers around the Holonet are getting louder: Could Carrie Beck be the next big leader at Lucasfilm? Let’s punch it to hyperspace and break it down. Carrie Beck’s Role in Star Wars (So Far) Currently serving as EVP of Lucasfilm’s Story Group, Carrie Beck has been instrumental in helping guide the narrative threads of Star Wars across movies, shows, books, and games. While Kathleen Kennedy still captains the Lucasfilm ship, Beck has played the role of co-pilot with increasing visibility. Beck was involved in: Essentially, when a Jedi says something lore-breaking in a script meeting, it’s likely Carrie Beck who steps in with a raised eyebrow and a continuity-saving retcon. Why Her Name Is Buzzing Now The… 5n13e
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Hasbro is conjuring up something spooky for Fall 2025, and no, it’s not another lightsaber toaster. The beloved Boglings from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor are crawling their way back into the spotlight—this time as part of Hasbro’s limited-edition Halloween-themed Black Series figures. They’re creepy, they’re adorable, and yes, they’re ready to haunt your display shelf. Halloween Hits Hyperspace with New Black Series Creatures This year’s Halloween wave from Hasbro isn’t just repaints and pumpkins. Two striking new figures have been revealed—each paired with their very own sinister-looking Bogling. One is a mysterious white-cloaked warrior that looks like a Force ghost on a mission, while the other is a green-skinned, double-lightsaber-wielding character with big Nightsister energy. Both figures come with tiny Bogling companions who look like they just broke out of a haunted Bogano petting zoo. Meet the Figures: Phantom Warrior and Dual-Blade Dread First up is…
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In a twist that could shake the fog right out of the Entity’s realm, Dead by Daylight might soon host one of the galaxy’s most iconic villains. According to game director Mathieu Côté, Behaviour Interactive has officially held talks with Disney about bringing Darth Vader to the asymmetrical horror game. That’s right—there’s a real possibility that the Dark Lord of the Sith could be trading his Force choke for a sacrificial hook. And no, you didn’t just hear the Imperial March playing in your head. This is actually happening… maybe. A Sith in the Fog? Behaviour Says “We’ve Talked” During a recent interview, Côté confirmed what horror and sci-fi gamers alike never knew they wanted: “We’ve had discussions with Disney, and yes, Darth Vader has come up.” While no details have been locked in, this public statement marks the first real acknowledgment that a Star Wars x Dead by Daylight…
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Fortnite’s latest Star Wars crossover event wasn’t just a galactic battle—it was a runway show with blasters. While lightsabers clashed and Force powers flew, players were quietly casting the most important vote of all: their outfit of choice. Now, thanks to data from Fortnite.gg, we have a clear look at which skins truly ruled the battlefield. And no, the top spot isn’t held by a Jedi, a Sith, or even someone from a galaxy far, far away… Top 5 Most Used Skins During the Fortnite x Star Wars Season 🥇 1. Apprentice Evie – 745.9k Uses Let’s be honest—no one expected a Fortnite original to outshine galactic royalty, but Apprentice Evie did just that. With her edgy aesthetic and Sith-core vibes, she came in hot with nearly 746,000 uses. She may not be canon, but she’s clearly Queen of the cosmetics. 🥈 2. General Grievous – 398.8k Uses Half droid,…
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Let’s get one thing straight right from the start: not every MMORPG update has to come with fireworks, new planets, and a dramatic betrayal by your companion. Sometimes, the most meaningful patches are the ones that don’t demand your attention — they earn it slowly, through polish, nuance, and attention to the stuff that actually keeps a game alive day in and day out. That’s what Star Wars: The Old Republic’s Update 7.7 delivers. Now, coming from someone who’s been in this MMO galaxy for more than 25 years — through the early days of EverQuest, the golden age of World of Warcraft, and yes, the rollercoaster ride that is SWTOR — I’ve learned to recognize the updates that quietly move the needle. This one doesn’t scream “headline expansion.” But beneath its modest patch notes lies a layer of thoughtful refinement that long-time players will immediately appreciate. Let’s take a…
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Forty-three years ago this month — in June of 1982 — Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope finally made the jump to hyperspace… and into people’s living rooms. After five years of theatrical dominance and rewatches limited to dollar theaters or vague childhood memories, George Lucas’ space opera arrived on home video and changed the galaxy of entertainment forever. This wasn’t just a VHS release. It was the VHS release. The one that turned rewinding tapes into a Force-enhanced ritual. So, fire up your nostalgia cores and let’s rewind the tape on this iconic piece of home entertainment history. 📼 The VHS That Launched a Thousand Obsessions Back in June 1982, the idea of owning a movie — any movie — was still kind of wild. VHS players were luxury items. Renting tapes was more common than owning them. But A New Hope wasn’t just any film. It…
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June 7 marks ten years since Sir Christopher Lee departed this world — or, as some would say in the Star Wars universe, became one with the Force. A full decade later, his deep voice still echoes across the galaxy, and his presence as Count Dooku remains one of the most commanding in the entire franchise. Forget noisy Sith like Maul or rage-fueled tantrums à la Anakin — Lee’s Dooku was a masterclass in aristocratic menace. He didn’t just swing a lightsaber; he debated you with it. Let’s take a hyperspace jump back through the career of the man who made treason look classy and evil sound like Shakespeare. ⚔️ Count Dooku: The Sith Lord Who Brought Swagger to the Dark Side Introduced in Attack of the Clones (2002), Count Dooku — also known as Darth Tyranus — wasn’t your typical Sith baddie. He wasn’t a snarling monster or an…
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So, Star Wars Battlefront 2 is suddenly one of the hottest games on the galaxy’s radar again. Eight years after launch. Four years after official ended. Two years after everyone said “RIP” and moved on to other shooters. And EA? They’ve noticed the party… but instead of bringing cake, they brought a subscription plug. A Long Time Ago in a Dead Game Far, Far Away Let’s talk timeline. Battlefront 2 launched in 2017 and, well, let’s just say it wasn’t smooth hyperspace travel. The microtransactions drama alone could fill a HoloNet crime report. But after some serious patching and a progression overhaul that didn’t feel like it was written by Jabba the Hutt’s ants, the game turned things around. officially ended in 2020. DICE (the developers) pitched Battlefront 3. EA rejected it. Something-something about licensing costs, something-something lightsaber-shaped dollar signs. DICE moved back to Battlefield. And that seemed…
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While most people spent May 3rd and 4th recovering from their Star Wars Day hangovers, thousands made the pilgrimage to Exhibition Centre Liverpool for Comic Con Liverpool 2025—and the Force was definitely strong with this one. Among the galaxy of star-studded guests, one name sparked a collective Jedi mind-meld: Cameron Monaghan, the man behind Cal Kestis in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Jedi: Survivor. Spoiler alert: Yes, he talked about that lightsaber scene. Lightsabers, Liverpudlians, and a Live Q&A Cameron Monaghan took the stage for a highly anticipated Q&A session that had the crowd buzzing faster than a hyperdrive malfunction. Known not just for his Jedi role, but also for his chilling turn as Jerome in Gotham, Monaghan shared behind-the-scenes stories, insights into motion-capture acting, and how it feels to be a virtual action figure with better abs than most real humans. The Q&A covered everything from training with…
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Ready to conquer the galaxy one checklist at a time? Great, because Star Wars: The Old Republic just rolled out the latest batch of objectives for Galactic Season 8: “Rising Powers.” Whether you’re a conquest completionist, a flashpoint fanatic, or someone who still thinks Seeker Droids are fun (bless you), there’s something to grind for between June 3 and June 30. Buckle up, because the next four weeks are stacked—and no, you can’t just AFK on the fleet and hope it all completes itself. Week 13 (June 3 – June 9): Artifacts, Agents, and Aggressive Turrets Start things off strong by racking up 25,000 Conquest Points daily. For Weekly objectives, you’re chasing 200k points and knocking out 7 out of 11 rotating tasks, so pick your battles wisely. Week 14 (June 10 – June 16): World Bosses, GSI Contracts, and Explosive Chaos Week 14 serves up another buffet of objectives—with…
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There’s nothing like getting something for free—especially when that something is a TIE Fighter and the only thing standing between you and it is… well, a Disney+ . Yes, that’s right. MONOPOLY GO! and Disney+ have teamed up for a limited-time perk that lets U.S. subscribers claim a free in-game TIE Fighter token. It’s sleek, iconic, and much less likely to explode than in the movies. But like any good intergalactic deal, there’s a deadline. You’ve got until July 2, 2025, to secure your TIE Fighter. After that? It disappears faster than Alderaan. 🚀 How to Snag Your Free TIE Fighter Token Let’s cut to the chase—here’s what you need to do to get your shiny new TIE Fighter token in MONOPOLY GO!: 🧩 What’s So Special About This Token? Let’s be honest—most MONOPOLY GO! tokens are charming, but none of them have blasters or a reputation for chasing down…
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In Andor Season 2, Episode 4 (“Ever Been to Ghorman?”), there’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment that delivers more emotional payload than a Star Destroyer at full burn. Cassian Andor, walking into a corner shop with Bix on Coruscant, picks up a small green tube of tablets. He looks at it, hesitates for a heartbeat, and puts it back. No dialogue. No dramatic music swell. Just a tiny motion… and a whole galaxy of meaning. This isn’t just any product—it’s a tube of “greeny-green Peezos”, as written in Aurebesh on the label. If you’re wondering why that detail matters, you’re about to see why Andor remains one of the most emotionally layered shows in the Star Wars franchise. 🟢 Peezos: More Than a Snack, Less Than a Lightsaber Let’s rewind to Season 1, Episode 7 (“Announcement”). Back on the tropical planet Niamos, Cassian was living his best low-stakes life. A beachside apartment….
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If you opened up Disney+ recently and thought, “Wait a minute, wasn’t Rogue One about Jyn Erso?”, you’re not imagining things. Disney has subtly updated the thumbnail for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, placing Cassian Andor front and center—with Jyn and K-2SO noticeably playing backup in the shadows. And while we’re all for Cassian getting his moment in the binary suns, one can’t help but wonder: Did Disney+ just retcon the thumbnail to boost clicks off Andor hype? Let’s talk about it. 📺 The New Rogue One Thumbnail: Cassian Leads the Charge In the updated image currently shown on Disney+, Cassian’s intense, brooding face dominates the frame, flanked by a smaller Jyn Erso and the ever-sarcastic K-2SO. This might seem like a minor visual tweak—but it completely flips the marketing narrative of the film. Originally, Rogue One was marketed (and written) with Jyn Erso as the lead. She delivers…
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Well, it’s finally official. After decades of lightsaber duels, force ghost cameos, and one unforgettable moment with a carton of blue milk, Mark Hamill has confirmed he’s done with Star Wars. That’s right—the man behind Luke Skywalker is hanging up his Jedi robes for good, and he’s not looking back (unless it’s in a documentary narrated by Werner Herzog, maybe). Hamill’s recent comments during a press appearance didn’t leave much room for interpretation. Asked whether he’d ever return to the Star Wars universe, his answer was crystal clear: No plans. No desire. No more Force ghost cameos.If you’re feeling reflective, check out The Impact of Luke Skywalker and Mark Hamill on Our Society Will Never End—a book that dives deep into how a farm boy from Tatooine helped shape pop culture and beyond. 🌠 Mark Hamill and the End of a Jedi Era Let’s rewind for a second. Mark Hamill…
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It’s time to grab your virtual lightsabers and plastic helmets, because the LEGO Star Wars Castaways: Attack of the Clones event has returned! Yes, this limited-time event is once again available in the game, and it’s bringing with it a galaxy’s worth of exclusive goodies. Whether you’re chasing those minifigure bragging rights or just want to pilot a Republic Gunship made of digital bricks, this event is here to deliver. Just don’t blink—it disappears faster than a Jedi at Order 66. The event ends June 30th, so it’s now or never (or at least, not again until next year… maybe). 🧱 What’s in the Event? Clones, Customization, and Collectibles The “Attack of the Clones” event in LEGO Star Wars: Castaways gives players access to a batch of unlockables that are drenched in Clone Wars nostalgia. Expect a satisfying mix of: Everything is fully LEGO-fied, which means you’re getting maximum blocky…
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Some anniversaries quietly. This one kicks down the door with a thermal detonator and demands a side-scrolling boss fight. On this day in gaming history, Super Star Wars (1992), Super Empire Strikes Back (1993), and Super Return of the Jedi (1994) each blasted their way onto the SNES in three consecutive years—setting the tone for what “hardcore Star Wars gaming” would look like for a generation. If you’ve ever jumped over a Sarlacc pit, rage-quit on a lava planet, or been blindsided by a Jawa wielding an unreasonable amount of screen presence—congrats, you were there. 🕹️ Super Star Wars (1992): Where Sandcrawlers Feel Like Death Traps Released in 1992, Super Star Wars took the events of A New Hope and turned them into a side-scrolling gauntlet of lasers, lava, and angry Tusken Raiders. You start off blasting womp rats as Luke Skywalker (pre-Jedi, obviously), then pick up Han and…
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June in Star Wars: The Old Republic isn’t just hot because of Tatooine’s twin suns—it’s burning with in-game events that are here to stir up mayhem, mount envy, and more reputation farming than you can shake a blaster at. If you’re looking to earn flashy armor, ride like a maniac, or just shoot people for credits (all in the name of justice, of course), this month’s calendar has you covered. Let’s break it down, swoop gang style. 🔫 Bounty Contract Week (June 10–16): Your Inner Mercenary Wants In Level Requirement: 15+Start & End Time: June 10–16, begins and ends at 12:00PM GMT The Bounty Brokers Association is officially back in business. Think of it as the Star Wars version of gig economy crime-fighting—freelancers welcome, no questions asked, just results expected. For one week only, both seasoned hunters and trigger-happy newbies can take on daily contracts to bring down various underworld…
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It’s crunch time in LEGO Star Wars: Castaways—the “Liberation of Naboo” Phantom Menace event wraps up today, May 31, so if you haven’t yet scored those exclusive goodies, now’s the moment to log back in. From Qui-Gon Jinn minifig parts for your customizer to themed emotes and gear, there’s a galaxy of cosmetic content riding on these last hours. Ready your brick-built starfighters and let’s dive into why this event is a must-play before it vanishes into hyperspace. What You Can Unlock: Must-Have Minifig Parts & More The star attraction is undeniably Qui-Gon Jinn’s customizer parts—poncho torso, dual-tone legs, and that signature beard—so you can finally walk (or hover) around the island looking like Obi-Wan’s old mentor. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg: Everything above is only live until May 31, so that clock is ticking down to zero. How to Maximize Your Final Push Pro tip: Enable…
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When a developer known for delivering iconic titles like Titanfall, Apex Legends, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor starts using phrases like “morale is at an all-time low,” it’s usually not just hyperbole—it’s the digital equivalent of alarm bells going off. That’s exactly what happened when Respawn Entertainment developer “@witdarkstar” (Dan, a senior-level dev) posted on Bluesky, saying that the studio’s energy has hit rock bottom following a wave of Electronic Arts layoffs. The tweet, simple but striking, reads: “Genuinely think morale is at an all-time low.” Short. Grim. And packed with implications for one of the most creatively influential studios under the EA banner. EA Layoffs: A Galactic-Sized Blow? Electronic Arts, Respawn’s parent company, recently announced a new wave of layoffs as part of its restructuring strategy. These moves included canceling an unnamed Star Wars FPS and cutting back on future single-player content across various teams. The timing couldn’t be…
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Hayden Christensen, the man behind one of the galaxy’s most controversial character arcs (hello, Jedi-turned-Sith), is packing up his lightsaber and heading to the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh for Comic Con Scotland 2025, taking place October 11th and 12th. Yes, you read that right. The actual Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader from the Star Wars prequel trilogy, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka is appearing live in person. This isn’t a hologram, a Force ghost, or a deepfake. It’s Hayden. In the flesh. And he’s ready to smile, sign, and snap photos. While Christensen may have once lamented sand’s coarse and irritating nature, he seems to have no issue with Scotland’s famously unpredictable weather. That’s commitment. How Much to Meet the Chosen One? If you’ve ever dreamed of saying “You were the Chosen One!” directly to Anakin’s face, now’s your chance—though it’ll cost you. Autographs with Hayden Christensen are priced at £157.50, while…
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There’s something oddly comforting about blasting stormtroopers across Tatooine while your buddy yells into the mic about being Force-pushed off a cliff. But what happens when you’re on PC and they’re stuck on console? Can you actually squad up in Star Wars Battlefront 2 across platforms in 2025? Or are you doomed to fly solo like a moody smuggler? It’s been years since the game’s launch, and multiplayer titles have come a long way—especially in the crossplay department. Let’s break down the facts, the fiction, and the occasional Force ghost when it comes to cross-platform play in Battlefront 2. Crossplay in Battlefront 2: Is It Possible? Let’s rip the bacta patch off right away:No, Star Wars Battlefront 2 does not crossplay. That means PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players are stuck in their own matchmaking silos, unable to forces for galactic domination. So if you were dreaming of forming…
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In a galaxy not so far from the Deadpool cinematic universe, Ryan Reynolds has done the unthinkable: he pitched an R-rated Star Wars project to Disney. No lightsaber-slinging Merc with a Mouth, no profanity-laced Yoda spinoff (yet), just a serious—albeit bold—idea to take Star Wars storytelling somewhere deeper, darker, and maybe just a little more grown-up. On a recent episode of The Box Office podcast, Reynolds dropped this little hyperspace bomb: “I pitched to Disney, I said, ‘Why don’t we do an R-rated Star Wars property?’ It doesn’t have to be overt, A+ characters. There’s a wide range of characters you could use.” In typical Ryan Reynolds fashion, it wasn’t about shock value. It was about emotion. He pitched the R rating as “a Trojan horse for emotion,” not just for dropping F-bombs in front of droids. And honestly? That’s probably the most Ryan Reynolds way to describe it. Not…
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Andor might be all about hiding in the shadows, sneaking past surveillance, and dismantling empires—but right now, the show is stepping into the spotlight. That’s right: the critically acclaimed Star Wars series is officially in the running at the National Television Awards (NTA) in the UK. So if you’ve ever shouted “This is peak Star Wars!” while watching Mon Mothma out-politic her enemies or Luthen Rael monologue like he’s in a Shakespearean tragedy set in space, this is your moment. Time to put your mouse where your mouth is and vote. Wait, What Are the National Television Awards? The NTAs are one of the UK’s most beloved viewer-voted awards shows. Think of them as the BAFTAs’ cooler, less posh cousin—the one who actually asks what people at home are watching and loving. Unlike awards voted on by committees in dark rooms with expensive coffee, the NTAs are decided by the…
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The Battlefront Awakens: Could the Original Devs Really Return? It’s the kind of tweet that sends a ripple through the Force—and the internet. In a recent article from TheGamer, an original Star Wars Battlefront developer casually tossed out the idea of reuniting the old team to make Battlefront 3. You know, no big deal—just the spiritual sequel to one of the most beloved multiplayer Star Wars games of all time. Naturally, that sparked more excitement than a Death Star trench run. But is this just nostalgic wishful thinking, or could it actually lead to a real Battlefront 3 from the original crew? Let’s break it down—blaster bolt by blaster bolt. “Let’s Get the Gang Back Together” The tweet in question came from Michael Giampa, a developer who worked on the original Battlefront games back in the early 2000s. In response to the ongoing Battlefront 3 buzz (which has been very…