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15Jan

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Epic Games offers Stars Wars Battlefront II for free this week

The Epic Games Store is giving away Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Free edition until January 21. January 21-28 Galactic Civilizations III We'll be free. Star Wars Battlefront II: Celebration Edition offers the base Battlefront ii along with every update, DLC, and customization option since the game's launch. Battlefront ii is an action shooter that was released on November 17, 2017 and offers the ability to go to Star Wars-themed locations such as Kamino, Naboo, Endor, Jakku, Starkiller Base, Jabba's Palace, and more. Also, you can play as heroes and villains like Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Finn, Kylo Ren, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and many more. Check it out on the Epic website here. Image Credit:...

13Jan

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Apps & Games, Lucasfilm Games, News, Star Wars, Ubisoft

Ubisoft Announces Story-Based, Open-World Star Wars Game

Ubisoft has revealed that it is working on a new Star Wars game. On Twitter, the French publishing giant noted that the game will be a "new open-world Star Wars adventure, driven by a story."We are pleased to announce that we are working with @LucasfilmGames to develop a new open world Star Wars adventure based on a story. pic.twitter.com/IcwIfVs6gy - Ubisoft (@Ubisoft) January 13, 2021Notably, the untitled Star Wars game is not being developed by one of Ubisoft's several Canadian studios, such as open-world. Assassin's creed, Far away and watchdogs veteran Ubisoft Montreal. Instead, Malmö, Sweden-based Ubisoft Massive, the studio behind The division series - is in charge of the development tasks of the new Star Wars game. No further details about the game are known. In a large...

18Dec

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Apps & Games, Baby Yoda, News, Star Wars, The Mandalorian

Google Adds 3D Model Of Baby Yoda From The Mandalorian To Search

Google Search users now interact with a 3D model of The mandalorian"Baby Yoda" in Mobile Device Search. You can open the model by typing "Baby Yoda" or "Grogu" (the child's real name) in Search. From there, you can rotate the little alien at will. Along with the 3D model, there is also a link that takes you directly to the official The mandalorian page on StarWars.com.The addition of the Baby Yoda 3D model comes just in time for The mandalorianThe season two finale, premiering on Disney + today, December 18. In other The mandalorian News, Lucasfilm announced last week that two live-action Disney + spin-offs of the bounty hunter series are now in development: one focused on Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka Tano, and another more mysteriou...

11Dec

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Apps & Games, Hayden Christensen, News, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star Wars

Hayden Christensen to reprise his role as Darth Vader on the TV show ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’

He is back. Canadian actor Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader in upcoming Disney + series Obi-Wan Kenobi. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed that Christensen will play Darth Vader / Anakin Skywalker alongside Ewan McGregor, who will reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan Kenobi established 10 years later Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Although details about the series are still unclear, the television show takes place 10 years after the third film of the iconic Star Wars franchise. Anakin Skywalker has turned to the dark side and has become Darth Vader, while Obi-Wan staggers in defeat. Other actors who will play roles on the series include Genevieve O'Reilly as Mon Mothma, Stellan Skarsgard, K...

11Dec

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Apps & Games, Disney, News, Star Wars, Star Wars Rangers of the New Republic, Star Wars: Ahoska, The Mandalorian

Two Mandalorian spin-offs coming to Disney +: Rangers of the New Republic and Ahoska

Lucasfilm has announced that two new Star Wars television shows are coming to Disney +: Star Wars Rangers of the New Republic Y Star Wars: Ahoska. Although details remain scant, both programs will be derived from The mandalorian, which is currently in its second season.Ahsoka, a new original series, starring @RosarioDawson and within the timeline of @Mandalorian, comes to @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/ZojpCkhPS7 - Disney (@Disney) December 10, 2020Disney says the two new Star Wars shows will intersect with future seasons of The mandalorian. The company has also confirmed that Rosario Dawson will reprise her role as Ahsoka Tano live at Star Wars: Ahoska. It is not clear when New Republic Rangers or Ahoska They are scheduled for ...

8Dec

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android, Apps & Games, gaming, ios, News, Star Wars, Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II

Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II is coming to mobile devices this month

Aspyr Media has announced that Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords It will launch on Android and iOS on December 18.December 18 marks the long-awaited return of the Jedi Exile. 😲 Star Wars ™: Knights of the Old Republic II ™ —The Sith Lords ™ is coming to iOS and Android. Book now! iOS: https://t.co/sMVHFyu4zk Coming soon to Google Play Store. pic.twitter.com/YNLDzNq66e - Aspyr (@AspyrMedia) December 8, 2020Set five years after the events of the original. KOTOR, KOTOR II puts you in the role of Jedi Exile during an era in which the Sith have almost completely wiped out the Jedi Order. Throughout the game, you will travel the galaxy to recruit new companions, find the remaining Jedi, and fight. ...

30Jul

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Andy Cohen, Movies, News, Ron Howard, Solo, Star Wars

Director Ron Howard Doesn’t See A ‘Solo’ Sequel In The Cards

By Brent Furdyk. 6 hours ago It should come as no surprise to anyone who sat through “Solo: A Star Wars Story”, but the film’s director says there are no plans to make a second movie chronicling the further adventures of young Han Solo (Alden Ehrenreich). In a conversation with Andy Cohen for his SiriusXM Radio Andy channel, Ron Howard said it was unlikely there would be a sequel. “Well, there’s no sequel planned now,” Howard told Cohen, adding that “it’s amazing to be a part of a ‘Star Wars’ movie that seems to be a kind of underground hit, which is not what you’d expect, but that’s been an odd, strange journey for that movie.” RELATED: ‘Solo’ Star Alden Ehrenreich Doesn’t Rule Out A Return To ‘Star Wars’ Cohen also asked Howard — who took over “Sol...

22Jul

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Celebs, Disney Plus, Donald Glover, Lando Calrissian, Movies, Star Wars, TV

Donald Glover’s Lando Calrissian To Reportedly Star In New Disney+ Series

By Becca Longmire. 48 mins ago Donald Glover will reportedly return to play Lando Calrissian in an upcoming “Star Wars” Disney+ series. The exciting news was discussed on the latest episode of the Kessel Run Radio video podcast.We can finally announce that Donald Glover will be reprising his role as Lando in a future #StarWars series! What do you guys think of this news?? pic.twitter.com/TyQGjM0kdn — Noah Outlaw (@OutlawNoah) July 22, 2020Glover played the character in 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story”, about the origins of Han Solo. RELATED: John Boyega Tells Fan He’s ‘Moved On’ From ‘Star Wars’ Franchise Not a lot is known about the rumoured project, but you can see more of the podcast discussion in the clip above. This isn’t the first time a Lando spinoff has been dis...

20Jul

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3d printing cells, Advancements of technology, Community, Local, local university, luke arm, luke skywalker, National, Research, sea snails, Sponsored, Star Wars, u of u. covid-19, University of Utah

5 Amazing Ways Local Research is Making Advancements of Technology

This article about advancements of technology is sponsored by the University of Utah.There are technological advancements happening in our state every day that are leading to incredible improvements to our quality of life. Here are three that are going to help you and the people you love:The LUKE arm gives amputees a sense of touch, allowing them to feel how firmly or softly they are holding an item. Photo: University of Utah The LUKE Arm is going to change the way amputees interact with the world around them. This prosthetic can electrically connect the user’s remaining arm nerves and muscles to this artiﬁcial arm. They’re calling it Life Under Kinetic Evolution, or LUKE for short. And most unbelievable of all, amputees have even been able to feel touch again! ...

19Jul

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Celebs, John Boyega, Movies, Star Wars

John Boyega Tells Fan He’s ‘Moved On’ From ‘Star Wars’ Franchise

By Brent Furdyk. 1 hour ago Lionel Hahn/ABACAPRESS.COM Given John Boyega’s spate of recent comments, it seems unlikely he’ll be returning to a galaxy far, far away anytime soon. Ever since the release of “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker”, Boyega has been adamant that he has no intentions of returning to the “Star Wars” frachise, and a recent comment on social media found the 28-year-old actor reiterating that. It all started when he shared a photo of himself in what appears to be the hair and makeup area of a film set, encased in plastic wrap and wearing a face mask. RELATED: John Boyega Believes That Fans Won’t See Finn Again After ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ “Back on set ! Have a nice day everyone ❤️,” he wrote. One commenter to his ...

14Jul

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actors, andrew scott, Celebrities, fleabag, James Bond, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Pop Culture, Star Wars, tv shows, UK

5 things you probably didn’t know about Phoebe Waller-Bridge

It’s hard to find any entertainer with a more impressive resumé than Phoebe Waller-Bridge — especially in the past few years.The actor, writer, producer, comedian, philanthropist and show-runner has earned more than a few accolades since season one of her award-winning series, “Fleabag,” debuted in 2016.Since then, she’s has won three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes. She’s appeared in a “Star Wars” film, and even helped write the latest entry in the”James Bond” franchise. In 2019, the Guardian ranked two of her series on its list of the greatest TV shows of the 2010s.There are plenty of reasons to be obsessed with Waller-Bridge (the fact that she doesn’t have any social media accounts only makes that intrigue stronger). To help feed that impulse...