Ashley Wilbanks

A Star Wars fan since 1978, he has a passion for all things Star Wars and wonders why May the 4th is not a national holiday. He lives in the wastelands of middle Georgia with his wife, two girls, and two dogs.

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Leia Organa Recast in Star Wars Resistance

Ashley Wilbanks December 13, 2018

In a move that everyone saw coming, the voice of General Leia in Star Wars Resistance (Rachel Batura), has been replaced by actor Carolyn Hennesy. Back in September Batura took…

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Full Cast Officially Announced for The Mandalorian

Ashley Wilbanks December 13, 2018

Over the past few weeks, we have reported on a few casting announcement for the upcoming Disney+ show The Mandalorian. From lead actor Pedro Pascal, to Gina Carano and Nick…

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Mark Hamill Talks Episode IX Filming

Ashley Wilbanks December 12, 2018

During a new interview conducted by Entertainment Weekly with Mark Hamill, the actor talked about the very strict security tactics used when reading the script for Star Wars: Episode IX.…

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New Star Wars Fan Film ‘Bucketheads’ Debuts

Ashley Wilbanks December 11, 2018

Looking for some of the best fan made Star Wars films, then this one should be at the top of your list. The folks at Transmute Pictures just released their…

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Marvel Reveals Star Wars: Doctor Aphra 27 Preview

Ashley Wilbanks December 11, 2018

Marvel has released a 5-page Star Wars: Doctor Aphra 27 preview. Check out a short synopsis and several pages from the book that hits stores this week! WORST AMONG EQUALS:…

Star Wars: Age of Republic - Darth Maul 1 Cover

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Marvel Reveals Star Wars: Age of Republic – Darth Maul 1 Preview

Ashley Wilbanks December 11, 2018

Marvel has released a 6-page Star Wars: Age of Republic – Darth Maul 1 preview. Check out a short synopsis and several pages from the book that hits stores this…

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Solo Soundtracked Nixed from Academy Awards Nomination

Ashley Wilbanks December 11, 2018

In a strange twist, the Solo: A Star Wars Story soundtrack that was nominated a few days ago for an Academy Award, has now been disqualified. The Mine Mission track…

LEGO Star Wars Darth Vader’s Castle 75251 Building Kit (1060 Pieces) - (Amazon Exclusive)

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$40 Off LEGO Vader’s Castle Today Only for Amazon Prime Members!

Ashley Wilbanks December 10, 2018

Today only (December 10), you can save $40 off the Amazon exclusive LEGO Darth Vader’s Castle set… if you are an Amazon Prime member. If you want to take advantage…

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Amazing Figure Modeler 66 Features Help Building Star Wars Model Kits

Ashley Wilbanks December 9, 2018

Coming at you from a modeling Galaxy far, far away, (in the not too distant future!) is AFM’s spectacular “Star Wars” special! That’s right young Sky Walker, time to double…

Star Wars: The Force Awakens ©Lucasfilm 2015

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John Boyega Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video of Episode IX on Instagram

Ashley Wilbanks December 9, 2018

Occasionally, Disney and Lucasfilm will allow just a bit of behind-the-scenes magic to slip through to the public, just to whet our appetite for something. In this case, the company…

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Disney Parks Shares Completed Look at Millennium Falcon from Galaxy’s Edge

Ashley Wilbanks December 8, 2018

Disney Parks is wanting to get you even more hyped about the opening of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at DisneyLand and DisneyWorld, with the release of the latest image. Via…

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Hot Toys Announces New Return of the Jedi Luke Skywalker Figure

Ashley Wilbanks December 7, 2018

Hot Toys has announced an all new Luke Skywalker figure based on his appearance from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The figure comes in two flavors. The standard figure…