Star Wars

The long, complex evolution of the blockbuster

By Paul Risker

Nearly 50 years since Jaws changed the shape of cinema, the term 'blockbuster' has come a long way – but not always for the better.

Inside the wild world of film-to-book novelisations

By Melita Cameron-Wood

Alan Dean Foster, who has adapted the likes of Alien and Star Wars for the page, explains the highly specific art of transforming sci-fi epics into page-turners.

Introducing… the new host of Truth & Movies

By David Jenkins

Leila Latif slinks into the presenting hot seat of LWLies’ weekly film review podcast.

An unseen archive of movie poster artwork is being published

By Adam Woodward

The Feref Collection includes rare alternative designs for Star Wars, Aliens and more.

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

By David Jenkins

The Star Wars saga comes to a close with a story that’s big on cameos and references, but short on excitement and surprises.

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Is the future of Star Wars on the small screen?

By Victoria Luxford

Jon Favreau’s The Mandalorian could hold the key to the longevity of Disney’s most lucrative franchise.

You too can eat like an alien with the new Star Wars cookbook

By Charles Bramesco

Have dinner at Maz Kanata’s canteen from the comfort of your own kitchen.

The first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is here

By Hannah Strong

Rey, Finn and Poe are back in action for the final installment in the Star Wars Skywalker trilogy.

Tears of a Wookiee – The Star Wars Holiday Special at 40

By Beth Webb

Show writer Bruce Vilanch reflects on the strange legacy of this psychedelic seasonal folly.

Halloween and the art of retconning a franchise

By Victoria Luxford

Why pretending the past never happened can be the best thing for a film series and its fans.

Star Wars needs to stop asking the wrong questions

By Victoria Luxford

Following Solo’s tepid box office performance, Lucasfilm should start looking forward to win back fans.

Solo: A Star Wars Story

By Adam Woodward

This safe and fan service-heavy Han Solo origin story is the worst Star Wars movie since the prequel trilogy.

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Tales of Starlight and Rey: Asian storytelling in Star Wars

By Callum Costello

How iconic Asian filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa continue to inspire the Star Wars saga.

Is Margaret Thatcher responsible for Star Wars Day?

By Rob Trench

Exploring the unlikely origins and surprising evolution of a worldwide cultural phenomenon.

A Princess Leia movie is the only Star Wars spin-off we want

By Chris Edwards

Exploring the character’s backstory could lead to an inspirational anthology film.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

By Hannah Strong

Rian Johnson serves up the most spectacular, emotional and weirdest Star Wars film to date.

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Are standalone blockbusters making a comeback?

By Victoria Luxford

After an unpredictable summer movie season, original stories are suddenly back in demand.

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