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How The Creator Became Gareth Edwards’ Love Letter to Sci-Fi Movies
Gareth Edwards’ new film, The Creator, is filled with nods and winks to all of your favourite sci-fi movies: Star Wars, 2001, Aliens, Blade Runner, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, you name it. Some filmmakers might be coy about that fact, but Edwards is 100% unapologetic about it. “I thought this might be the last…
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Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus… in Star Wars
While Life Day will always be Star Wars’ most famous holiday, there are more. Many more. There’s an entire galaxy full of celebrations, festivals, and observances including, somewhat surprisingly, the planet Aargau’s Take Your Daughter to Work Day. And, while it’s unknown if Space Jesus was born in the Star Wars galaxy to absolve Ponda…
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Amazing Fan Trailer Brings The Star Wars of Ralph McQuarrie’s Original Concept Art To Life
Video: Ralph McQuarrie’s original concept art for Star Wars still influences the designs and creatures we see in the films, in comics, and on TV today. His legacy in the shaping of the saga’s visual identity is unquestionable. But his work also paints a picture of a Star Wars we never got to see –…
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Ralph McQuarrie’s Classic Concept Art Continues To Influence The New Star Wars Trilogy
Star Wars isn’t Star Wars without the work of Ralph McQuarrie. The artist and designer conceived much of the look of the original trilogy in the ’70s and ’80s. He passed away in 2012, but his art was still a big influence on The Force Awakens — and it seems like Rian Johnson is continuing…