[ad_1] Whatever your opinion on Rise of Skywalker, we can probably all agree that its effects were pretty impressive — not least because of the seamless inclusion of Carrie Fisher’s scenes. The iconic Leia actress had only recorded a small amount of footage before she passed away. Now, the studio behind the film’s VFX, Industrial […]
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‘The Mandalorian’ returns with season two in fall 2020
[ad_1] It’s no secret that a second season of The Mandalorian is in the works, but when does it show up? Roughly a year from now, apparently. Series overseer Jon Favreau has confirmed that the follow-up will premiere on Disney+ in fall 2020, or roughly a year after thee Star Wars live action series began. […]
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[ad_1] Outer Wilds Devindra HardawarSenior Editor You wake up by a campfire, staring at a night sky teeming with celestial activity. A green moon (or is it a planet?) is in the distance, a ship slowly disintegrates in space. The solar system seems vast, beautiful and dangerous all at the same time. That’s your introduction […]
‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is made for fans, but fails them
[ad_1] Director J.J. Abrams, who also helped bring Star Wars out of hibernation with The Force Awakens, described The Rise of Skywalker as a “pendulum swing” in the opposite direction of The Last Jedi. In a New York Times interview, he praised the previous film for being subversive and taking bold choices, but he noted, […]
‘Fortnite’ adds lightsabers following Star Wars event
[ad_1] You’ll also find Star Wars-based challenges and new unlockables like a Jedi training emote. Epic is also handing out the TIE Whisper glider to everyone, not just attendees, after high demand led to trouble getting into the game. The high profile combined with interest suggests that in-game Fortnite events like this will persist for […]
Porsche dreams up a Star Wars ship inspired by its Taycan EV
[ad_1] The starfighter aimed to scream “Porsche” while also being instantly recognizable as a Star Wars ship. “The basic shape of the cabin, which tapers towards the rear, and a highly distinctive topography from the cockpit flyline to the turbines establish visual parallels with the iconic design of the 911 and the Taycan,” said Porsche […]
‘Fortnite’ adds a Rey skin, TIE fighter and more ‘Star Wars’ goodies
[ad_1] Fortnite and Star Wars are two of the largest entertainment brands the world over, so of course they’re being mashed together, repackaged and sold all over again to hungry fans. Fortnite now has Rey, Finn and Sith trooper skins, plus a First Order TIE Fighter glider. There’s also a Star Wars emote and banner […]
Bose made a 360-degree audio AR experience for the new ‘Star Wars’
[ad_1] If you’ve got a pair of Headphones 700, QuietComfort 35 Headphones II or Bose Frames, you can unlock an immersive, 360-degree audio journey into the Star Wars universe. Explore classic scenes, such as Luke Skywalker’s lightsabre training in 1977’s A New Hope, or get among Rey and Kylo Ren’s tense showdown in 2015’s The […]
‘Fortnite’ will premiere a ‘Star Wars’ scene with J.J. Abrams’ help
[ad_1] Fortnite‘s tie-in with Star Wars is about to extend beyond a stormtrooper skin. Gamers have discovered that Disney is premiering a scene from The Rise of Skywalker at the game’s Risky Reels drive-in theater on December 14th at 2PM Eastern, with ‘doors’ (such as they are) opening at 1:30PM Eastern. This isn’t just playing […]
These Coca-Cola bottles use OLEDs to light up Rey and Kylo Ren’s lightsabers
[ad_1] If you’re wondering what kind of space magic allows a bottle to light up, the answer is organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). Yes, the same technology that likely powers the display on your phone or high-end TV — and inspired Engadget’s favorite K-pop song — is at work here to allow Rey and Kylo Ren’s […]