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Rogue One Trailer

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Rogue One, A Star Wars Story

“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

Star Wars Fan Petitions for Gay Character to Honor Orlando Victim

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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

General Leia Hits a Gay Bar

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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

First Film Trailer for ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY

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Rogue One

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

Are The Force Awakens’ & ‘A New Hope’ The Same Movie?

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A New Hope, The Force Awakens

While Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the true definition of a box office phenomenon, one that fans and critics both loved, there is a huge problem people have had with the movie since it arrived in theaters this past December. And that’s the fact that it is way too similar to Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Both stories certainly run parallel to each other, and both hit some of the same beats to the minute. Now, a new study shows that the two movies are much more similar than you may have originally thought! McGill University … Read more

Star Wars to Get LGBTIQ Characters

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JJ Abrahms

The director behind Star Wars: The Force Awakens has told The Daily Beast that there will indeed be openly gay characters zapping through the galaxy far, far away — in relatively near franchise installments. Making the rounds at a pre-Oscars event at his Bad Robot HB in LA, J.J. Abrams said it’s time that the Star Wars universe becomes more inclusive, referencing the LGBTQ community, and thankfully making no mention of Jar-Jar Binks: “To me, the fun of Star Wars is the glory of possibility,” he said. “So it seems insanely narrow-minded and counterintuitive to say there wouldn’t be a … Read more