The Alt-Right Hates Rogue One, Because of Course It Does
BY NOW, GETTING ANGRY about stuff that’s progressive and inclusive is kind of the alt-right’s schtick. But while that ire has usually been aimed at politicians or breakfast cereals, the ultra-conservative group has a new target: a galaxy far, far away. Yes, in response to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’s diverse cast and female lead, the alt-right is boycotting the movie, spending the last month tweeting #DumpStarWarsand encouraging their followers to skip the film when it opens this weekend.
Gold Leader and Red Leader Almost Didn’t Make it into ‘Rogue One’
Essential to the Rebel Alliance’s attack on the Shield Gate above the planet Scarif, Red Leader and Gold Leader proved their heroism and skills at piloting their Y-wing and X-wing starfighters, respectively But, these two famous pilots almost didn’t make it into the final epic Rogue One battle.
Which ‘Rogue One’ Character Is Coming to ‘Star Wars Rebels’ In 2017?
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story introduces us to a whole new roster of characters who are key to the rebellion against the Empire. And while we know that those characters don’t have a role in the original trilogy that follows Rogue One‘s storyline, that doesn’t mean we won’t see them pop up elsewhere. As we learned before the weekend, Felicity Jones has a sequel option in her contract (which doesn’t spoil whether she lives or dies in Rogue One with the way Star Wars movies jump back and forth in time), and now we have word of another Rogue One character’s future (or rather past) in the saga.
Foursquare Data Shows Shopping Patterns for Star Wars Fans and Trekkies
Marking the release of the new Star Wars movie, Rogue One, today, Foursquare has put together an interesting infographic analyzing data from people who checked into Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Trek Beyond. Contrasting the two groups against the average user of Foursquare City Guide and Foursquare Swarm, the company determined which retailers the moviegoers, as a group, overindexed for.
Marvel Releases Superhero-Themed Yule Log Videos
The holidays are a time to enjoy life with family and friends. Having a little downtime from work means a chance to kick back, relax, and enjoy a cool glass of eggnog in front of a roaring fire. Regrettably, not everyone is lucky enough to have a fireplace – or lives in a region where a fire is necessary, or even desired, during the winter months. For those who still want to enjoy the glow of the fire without the insurance risk and fuel costs, Marvel has a solution for those left hearth-less this holiday season.
