Star Wars places smart bet on its past to build its future
Ever since George Lucas decided to turn Star Wars into Episode IV - A New Hope, the sci-fi franchise has put as much emphasis on its past as on its future.
Fortnite brings back lightsabers, Star Wars skins, and emotes for a limited time
Epic Games has brought back lightsabers, as well as Star Wars skins and emotes, to Fortnite for a limited time only, in celebration of Star Wars Day on May 4.
Multiplayer support for 2004’s Star Wars: Battlefront returns through Steam
A Steam update brought back multiplayer support for 2004's Star Wars: Battlefront, which was lost when GameSpy closed in 2014, just in time for Star Wars Day.
How to watch the Star Wars movies in order … the perfect order, that is
There's more to preparing for the perfect Star Wars movie marathon than just collecting all of the movies. You also need to decide when to watch each of them.
Digital Trends Live: COVID tracking concerns, Tesla reopens, Star Wars in 4K
On this Digital Trends Live we break down the top tech, including concerns about Apple and Google’s COVID tracking API, Apple delays 5G phones, and more.
Disney is already working on The Mandalorian season 3
According to a new report, work has already begun on season 3 of The Mandalorian, despite the fact that season 2 of the show has yet to be released.
Star Wars Episode I: Racer revived for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
Star Wars Episode I: Racer, originally released in 1999 for the Nintendo 64 and PC, will return to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 with modernized controls.
The Mandalorian is getting a documentary series on Disney+
Disney will premiere the new documentary series on May 4, Star Wars Day, and offer an in-depth look at the hit Disney+ series that gave the world Baby Yoda.
Max von Sydow, star of Seventh Seal, Star Wars, and Game of Thrones, dies at 90
Max von Sydow, who starred in The Exorcist and Game of Thrones, and even made a late-in-life appearance in a Star Wars film, has passed away at the age of 90.
Unannounced game Star Wars: Project Maverick pops up on PlayStation Store
Star Wars: Project Maverick, an unannounced game apparently in development at EA Motive, was given a new listing on the European PlayStation Store this week.
No Mandalorian? No problem: How to fill the Star Wars void in your life
Star Wars fans, don't despair. There are plenty of great ways to fill the Death Star-sized hole in your life.
A new Star Wars movie is in the works from Sleight director JD Dillard
Lucasfilm is partnering with director J.D. Dillard and writer Matt Owens on a new Star Wars movie.
Disney unveils a new animatronic Baby Yoda toy for you to obsess over
More adorable Baby Yoda merchandise is coming our way, including an animatronic figure that will giggle and interact with you, a talking plush toy, and jewelry.
You can finally own the Star Wars Skywalker saga in 4K UHD without Disney+
Star Wars fans won't need Disney+ to watch Star Wars' entire Skywalker Saga in 4K UHD. On March 31, the films finally go on sale in high-resolution formats.
Say hello to Star Wars’ Bad Batch in this sneak peek at The Clone Wars season 7
A clip from the season 7 premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars introduces a squad of clone troopers nicknamed The Bad Batch. The season will debut February 21 on Disney+.
The best video games that got second chances through updates
Launch day is no longer a game's final form. Sometimes even major studios need a do-over. These fixes made some good games great and saved other messes.
How VFX brought Leia back, gave us Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker’s best battle
The visual effects team for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, one of 10 films contending for a VFX Oscar nomination this year, explains how they brought the late Carrie Fisher back as Leia for the sequel trilogy's concluding chapter, and what went into creating one of the film's most memorable battles.
Disney+ sets premieres for new Marvel shows and The Mandalorian season 2
Disney has revealed when its highly anticipated new Marvel show The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, as well as WandaVision, will premiere on streaming service Disney+. The company also revealed when Star Wars series The Mandalorian (and Baby Yoda) will be back for season 2 and more adventures.
Baby Yoda’s tiny shoulders carried Disney+ to 26.5 million subscribers
Disney reported Tuesday that its streaming service Disney+ has grown to 26.5 million subscribers since launching on November 12 of last year.Â
Star Wars and live-service games keep EA strong despite Anthem’s flop
The failure of Anthem didn't keep Electronic Arts from posting profits in 2019, and the future is bright. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order sold above expectations.
Life-size Baby Yoda is super adorable, but not very affordable
Avid fans of The Mandalorian's adorable Baby Yoda can now own a life-size replica of the breakout star of The Mandalorian, but it’ll cost you a hefty $350.Â
Calm down, the Obi-Wan delays could be the best thing for the series
Delays that have put production of Disney's upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series on hold are making plenty of headlines, but Star Wars fans shouldn't worry about how they'll affect the show. In fact, they should be more worried about why the delays are becoming such a big deal.
Obi-Wan Kenobi series delay won’t change premiere date, says Ewan McGregor
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series produced by Disney+ and Lucasfilm appears to be experiencing some trouble, with reports claiming the scripts have been ditched and the episode count reduced. The premiere date for the series won't be affected, though, according to star Ewan McGregor.
Steam’s Lunar New Year sale: huge deals on Resident Evil and Star Wars titles
Steam's Lunar New Year Sale is live, and the site is offering big discounts on games like Resident Evil 2 and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. The Witcher 3 receives a popularity boost after the Netflix series' success, and it has also been discounted significantly for newcomers.
Final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars gets epic trailer for Disney+ premiere
The seventh and final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars will premiere in February on the Disney+ streaming service, and the critically acclaimed animated series now has a new, epic trailer previewing what's to come for Ahsoka, Darth Maul, and the Jedi in the show's long-awaited return.
Get an Xbox One X on Amazon with your choice of game at a huge discount
Amazon is currently offering a huge discount on the Xbox One X , complete with your choice of one of three games. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Gears 5, and NBA 2K20 are all options in the bundle, which also includes one trials to Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass, and the EA Access service.
Mark Hamill hasn’t been asked to play The Witcher’s Vesemir, but he’s interested
Mark Hamill, the actor best-known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars movies, has expressed his interested in playing Vesemir in The Witcher series, but he still hasn't gotten an official offer. The new series is already a big hit for the Netflix streaming service.
The Mandalorian: Everything we know about the Disney+ Star Wars series
The Mandalorian, Jon Favreau's live-action Star Wars series on the Disney+ streaming service, is one of the most expensive television shows ever made. Here's everything we know about the show, which launched on Disney+ in November and follows a mysterious bounty hunter on the outer rim of the galaxy.
The Mandalorian: Easter eggs and episode 8’s secrets explained
The latest episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+ concludes the first season of Star Wars saga spinoff, and offers plenty of callbacks and surprises for fans of the beloved franchise. Here are some of the highlights from episode 8 and some details about how they connect to the greater Star Wars universe.
Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker: Everything you need to know
Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker will finally hit theaters on December 20, and here's everything we know about the sci-fi sequel so far, including official details on the story and the film's trailers, which confirm the unexpected return of a key character.
Here’s what Star Wars should do after The Rise of Skywalker
The future of the Star Wars franchise on the big screen after Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker remains unclear at this point, but there are a few directions the studio should consider going to expand the sci-fi saga and break new ground with its galaxy of stories.
Digital Trends Live: Boeing misses orbit, Facebook data leak, Star Wars
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Caleb Denison break down the biggest tech topics of the day, including a Boeing spaceship ends up in the wrong orbit, Elon vs. Bezos in the space race, another Facebook data leak, the final Star Wars, and more.
The critics’ biggest issue with The Rise of Skywalker is what makes it great
One of the biggest criticisms of the Rise of Skywalker is that it leans too heavily on plot and backstory. But as I settled into the film, I found its straightforward nature allowed me to focus on the real heart of the story. The characters we've grown to love over these past three films.
Calm down about The Rise of Skywalker: Why can’t I just like a movie anymore?
It used to be one could simply have an opinion about a movie and not have to hire extra security because of it. Then alsog came The Last Jedi. Why does Star Wars: Episode IX -- The Rise of Skywalker have me afraid to like the movie, even before I've seen it? Answer: The fandom.