Killing Darth Maul: George Lucas’ Biggest Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Mistake?

Darth Maul was one of the most exciting characters in The Phantom Menace. In fact, we’d argue that George Lucas got rid of him too soon. Lucasfilm cannily fanned the flames of anticipation, with theSpecial Editionre-release of the originalStar Warstrilogy. Suddenly, the franchise seemed new again, and audiences were clamoring for a new trio of adventures. Then there were the fans rushing into Toys R Us to buyPhantom Menacetoys. When asked, most of those fans were after one toy in particular: Darth Maul....

May 31, 2018 · 2 min · 324 words · Paul Thompson

Poldark series 3 recap

Cant quite remember what happened in Poldark series 3? Heres a summary of all the major action before series 4 arrives next month… This article comes fromDen of Geek UK. Warning: contains spoilers forPoldarkseries 3. What they need, the Cornish commoners, is a good man in parliament. Why, they need Captain Ross Poldark! But will he stand as MP for Truro? Ad content continues below Will he heck. Ross series three journey saw him run away from politics and towards danger....

May 29, 2018 · 2 min · 275 words · Kara Pratt

The Strange History of Deadpool in Other Media

Deadpools second outing has been a financial success, as expected. Its kind of crazy. Really, think about it. The Avengers and Justice League characters are all old hat. Guardians of the Galaxy is a bunch of old characters with a fresh coat of paint. Deadpool, on the other hand, was just a crappy Deathstroke knockoff who looked kind of cool. It took years for him to grow into an actual character....

May 29, 2018 · 5 min · 1015 words · Jonathan Duke

Star Wars: 10 Unsung Heroes Behind A New Hope

This article first appeared onDen of Geek UK. By now, the contribution George Lucas, John Williams andStar Warscast made to cinema is well documented. Heres a look at 10 unsung heroes behindStar Wars… Nevertheless, the two became partners for many years. The pair even formed the independent film studio American Zoetrope in 1979. Lucass debut feature,THX 1138,was produced through the company. It wasnt a huge hit, but Coppola continued to encourage Lucas to write and direct....

May 25, 2018 · 3 min · 470 words · Lori Fritz

Why Spaceballs Is the Only Star Wars Spoof We Need

Can you believe it has been 30 years since the original Spaceballs? Readers of this site may have readrecent newsthat there is to be a newStar Warsspoof. The good news is that theres a long list ofStar Warsrelated comedy out there. Nothing becomes that huge and that beloved without some good natured mickey-taking happening to it. This means that, should this new film turn out to rubbish, there are plenty of alternatives....

May 25, 2018 · 2 min · 240 words · Jonathan Robbins

Star Wars: How Close Did We Come to Josh Trank’s Boba Fett Movie?

But Boba Fett has mystique by the sandcrawler-load, and thats all that counts. In fact, just a few years ago,Boba Fettwas intended to be the secondStar Wars AnthologymovieafterRogue One. The problem was that Mr. Trank was deep into post-production and last minute edits onthe deeply troubledFantastic Fourproduction. While the words Boba Fett never appeared in that statement, that was definitely what was in the cards. Well, it seems they already did a lot of talking aboutBoba Fett....

May 24, 2018 · 1 min · 132 words · Michelle Lee

Star Wars: The Han Solo Episode III Cameo That Never Was

Han Solo almost made a brief appearance in 2005s Revenge of the Sith. Here’s a look at the cameo that never was… This article originally appeared on Den of Geek UK. For Ehrenreich, the original Han Solo is a tough act to follow. Indeed, its still difficult to imagine anyone else in the role. At one point inStar Wars casting, Christopher Walken was one of the actors in contention for the role....

May 24, 2018 · 2 min · 273 words · Tiffany Daniels

The Next Captain America: Bucky Barnes or Sam Wilson?

This story contains spoilers for the ending of Avengers: Infinity War. But who will it be? In the comics, both Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson take over for their friend. Which one should become Captain America following Chris Evans inevitable departure? Bucky is arguably more important than any other supporting character in the MCU. It wouldnt be surprising if it was Marvels plan to eventually give him the shield. The Avengers rely on Steves (mostly) even-keeled leadership to stay together....

May 21, 2018 · 1 min · 113 words · Brian Miller MD

Twin Peaks’ Timelines and Continuity: Where Are We Now?

This article contains spoilers for all ofTwin Peaks,including the novels. It doesnt exactly sit in reality as we know it. There are worlds beyond our world. The White and Black Lodges. The place above the convenience store. Its not quite as fluid as that. Yeah, I know, my head is already spinning. The book assumes the series takes place in 1990 when it really takes place in 1989. Twin Peaks: Season Two Things start to get murky here, but only a bit....

May 21, 2018 · 4 min · 641 words · Randy Watson

Supernatural Season 13 Episode Guide

We’ve got everything you should probably know about Supernatural Season 13 right here! SupernaturalSeason 13 has come to a close.Heres our review of the season finale. To find out whats up next for the Winchester bros, stay tuned in toourSupernaturalSeason 14 news hub. Castiel (Misha Collins) finds his way back to the Winchesters. However, when plans go awry, the Winchester brothers are the ones who need saving. airdate: 1/18/18 Read more about theWayward Sistersspinoff here....

May 18, 2018 · 1 min · 208 words · Martin Stewart

Atlanta series 1 review

Donald Glovers Atlanta, which premiered in the US in 2016, has finally reached the UK. Here’s a spoiler-free review by our US chums… This review originally appeared on Den of Geek US in September 2016. Glover has said that he wanted to make Twin Peaks, but for rappers. This is what I find especially exciting and what feels like one of its more groundbreaking elements. There are also astute pop culture references, including loads of stuff about modern web culture....

May 14, 2018 · 1 min · 139 words · Joseph Gonzalez

How George Lucas Brought Star Wars to the Big Screen

How George Lucas brought Star Wars to the big screen after years of drafts and dealing with Hollywood. Since selling Lucasfilm, George Lucas has beenvery vocalabout why he stopped makingStar Warsfilms. That very first draft of the script is almost unrecognizable from what we eventually got on the big screen. Its likeStar Wars, but refracted through a strange lens. Heres Han Solo, but hes green, like the Toxic Avenger, and has gills....

May 14, 2018 · 2 min · 262 words · Jordan Sandoval

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 1 Recap

Contains spoilers (obviously) forThe Handmaids Taleseason 1. The ultimate themes ofThe Handmaids Tale, promises writer-producer Bruce Miller, are hope and survival. If you saw season one though, youll know that its more immediate themes are much less friendly. Hulus adaptation didnt dilute a drop of the finely controlled rage in Margaret Atwoods novel. Maternity wards are empty, candle-lit vigils are held outside praying for successful labours. Unpredictable weathers systems and failing harvests have also thrown the countrys supply chains into disarray....

May 14, 2018 · 2 min · 382 words · Michael Hines