Disney unveils official ‘Star Wars’ app

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is almost upon us. And Disney isn’t wasting any time for ramping up promotions of the movie. This time a new official Star Wars app (which is also the name of the app) has been launched for iOS and Android devices. It shows breaking news about the film, rich media, social updates, interactive features, and special events. Also, you get features like a countdown timer to big releases, Augmented Reality experiences, lightsaber training, and soundboard and GIF features that show off clips from the film. You can even take Star War selfies with some of the famous characters of the series, and you shall be dressed appropriately by the app. The Star Wars app is already available for download.

Source: The Next Web + 9to5 Mac | Download: Apple App Store (Free) + Google Play Store (Free)

The Force Awakens with 2nd edition of Star Wars headsets from SMS Audio

SMS Audio has released the 2nd edition of the Star Wars headsets this time focusing on designs from Darth Vader, R2-D2, Chewbacca and a Tie Fighter. These On-Ear Wired headphones present a sleek, ultra-durable and comfortable design. Professionally tuned 40mm drivers deliver clarity and richness without distortion. FInd out more here.

‘Star Wars’ characters gets Vanity Fair cover

It’s not exactly news when big Hollywood celebrities grace the cover of Vanity Fair. But having some of the biggest names in the fantasy genre are on the cover, it’ll make news. The magazine just released a Star Wars cover with Han Solo (Harrison Ford) and Chewbacca alongside newcomers Rey (Daisy Ridley), Finn (John Boyega), and BB-8 droid. It was shot by celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz for the magazine’s June issue. It seems to have been taken inside the cockpit of a spacecraft.

If having the characters isn’t enough to emphasize this is a Star Wars issue, there’s even a Yoda quote on the cover that says: “In a dark place we find ourselves – a little more knowledge might light our way.” Vanity Fair promises to release more photos and videos from the shoot this Monday.

Source: Mashable

Second standalone ‘Star Wars’ film will need a new director

Aside from the new trilogy, there were plans of developing “anthology” films or a series of standalone movies for Star Wars. Rogue One is set to be released next year and Josh Trank was working on the second unnamed title. Or at least he was supposed to. Trank said in a post on StarWars.com: “After a year of having the incredible honor of developing with the wonderful and talented people at Lucasfilm, I’m making a personal decision to move forward on a different path.”

Trank is working on the reboot of Fantastic Four. And there have been rumours that things aren’t going well on that front either. According to The Hollywood Reporter, writer-producer Simon Kinberg (who worked with Trank on Fantastic Four and the Star Wars project) was reluctant to work on another film with him. There is no word who’ll be replacing him yet but we’re sure we’ll be getting news soon enough.

Source: StarWars.com | Via: The Verge + The Hollywood Reporter