Here’s how to give your morning cup of joe an interstellar “Star Wars” twist. Pinging a simple plastic coffee stirrer on the edge of a table, Deita Meira achieved a rousing rendition of Darth Vader’s “Imperial March” theme. Meira, from Ufa in central Russia, posted the clip to YouTube on Tuesday and it’s since garnered more than 1 million views. By Lee Moran – Full Story at The Huffington Post
This new video, Yoda hates seagulls in. The Jedi Master expresses his severe dislike for the birds in this gloriously bonkers “Bad Lip Reading“ of “Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back.” “Everyone told me not to stroll on that beach, said seagulls gonna come, poke me in the coconut, and they did, and they did,” Yoda sings to Luke Skywalker in the catchy ditty. By Lee Moran – Full Story at Weird News
Eddie Redmayne is about to dominate cinemas in Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but he nearly had a major part in another beloved franchise. He’s admitted in the past that he auditioned for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but now the actor has revealed which part he auditioned for – and just how badly it went. After Redmayne first admitted that he once tested for a villainous part in Episode VII, fans assumed it had been for General Hux – eventually played by Domhnall Gleeson. By Dominic Preston – Full Story at Pink News
“The power that we’re dealing with here … is immeasurable.” That’s the new villain Director Krennic, getting in the masked face of a familiar menace, Darth Vader, in the new Rogue One trailer, delivering fans a new glimpse into the first Star Wars spin-off film. The story is set just before the events of 1977’s original movie and will reveal just how Princess Leia came to be in possession of the Death Star plans that allowed Luke Skywalker to swoop in and destroy the battle station. Full Story at Joe.My.God
A Star Wars superfan whose best friend was murdered in the Orlando massacre is petitioning the powers that be behind the sci-fi films to dedicate an LGBT character in memory of his friend and all who lost their lives at Pulse. That character would be the first openly LGBT character in the Star Wars universe. As we previously reports, Drew Leinonen was gunned down at Pulse with his boyfriend Juan Ramon Guerrero. The couple, who friends and family said wanted to get married, were buried together after the tragedy. Drew’s best friend Joshua Yehl (right) came up with the idea … Read more
A gay fan fiction short film created by YouTube channel, The Ryan And Amy Show, tells us exactly what happened after Episode VII of Star Wars, The Force Awakens. Following the traumatic happenings, General Leia drops by The Outer Rim bar to drink her sorrows away, not knowing that it’s actually a hangout place for gay men. Hungry for attention, she tries to hit on every guy she sees, but to avail. Then she sees her son, who then tells her that she’s actually at a gay bar. Full Story at Gay Star News
The first trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is out and all I can say is: it’s about time. As the numerous novels have proved, Star Wars offers a rich universe that offers a wellspring of ideas on which to base other stories. The animated series was a great start, but I really wanted to see a live-action film or series that echoes the wonder of the films. This first trailer looks very promising. Plus: Forest Whitaker and At-AT Walkers! Full Story at SF Signal
