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Television • 06 Nov 21

Gary Barlow cut from Star Wars bar scene

Take That singer Gary Barlow has claimed that he was invited to sing in a Star Wars movie only for the scene to be scrapped at the last minute.

Movies • 16 Jul 20

David Benioff and DB Weiss - "We are honoured by the opportunity, a little terrified by the responsibility, and so excited to get started as soon as the final season of Game of Thrones is complete"

Game of Thrones bosses leaving Westeros for Star Wars

Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and DB Weiss are to write and produce a new series of films in the Star Wars franchise, with the duo describing themselves as "honoured", "a little terrified" and "so excited".

Star Wars • 07 Feb 18

This is not Tayto smoky bacon crisps . . .

Mark Hamill says the Force is strong in Ireland

Mark Hamill (himself) has been singing the praises of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way and Skellig Michael, which both have starring roles in billion dollar blockbusters Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Mark Hamill • 13 Jan 18

Star Wars: The Last Jedi to pass magic $1 billion mark

It may have divided hardcore Star Wars fans, but The Last Jedi is set to pass the $1 billion mark in worldwide box office this weekend.

Star Wars • 31 Dec 17

Hamill unconvinced by Skywalker in The Last Jedi

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill has admitted that he wasn't too impressed with the way Luke Skywalker was portrayed in Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

The Last Jedi • 23 Dec 17

Noel McGillian (right) and JJ McGettigan attend a special screening of Star Wars in Letterkenny

Locals out in force at exclusive Star Wars screenings

Locals in Donegal and Kerry have been treated to special screenings of the latest instalment of the Star Wars saga ahead of today's countrywide release of the Last Jedi.

Star Wars • 16 Dec 17

Benicio Del Toro as DJ in Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Star Wars star Benicio Del Toro had fun with character

Star Wars: The Last Jedi star Benicio Del Toro talks to RTÉ Entertainment's Harry Guerin about getting into character, collaborating with director Rian Johnson, and having fun in the role.

Star Wars • 15 Dec 17

Star Wars star Del Toro tried to have fun with role

Benicio Del Toro makes his Star Wars debut in The Last Jedi and the acclaimed actor said he tried to "have fun" with his enigmatic character.

Star Wars • 14 Dec 17

William and Harry looked dapper as they made their way up the red carpet

William and Harry go down a storm at Star Wars premiere

The British royal brothers had a boys' night out at the European premiere of The Last Jedi at the Royal Albert Hall in London, where they met members of the film's cast and crew.

Star Wars • 13 Dec 17

Skellig Michael given the Star Wars Lego treatment

Skellig Michael has been given the Lego treatment as part of the merchandising range for the new Star Wars movie, The Last Jedi.

Star Wars • 23 Nov 17

Luke takes in the beauty of Skellig Michael

Star Wars to get all-new trilogy and new TV spin-off

Star Wars is to get a new trilogy and TV series. However, these fresh adventures in a galaxy far, far away will move away from the beloved Skywalker saga and explore new areas and stories.

Star Wars • 10 Nov 17

Star Wars: The Last Jedi opens in Irish cinemas on December 14

Star Wars pics showcase the Wild Atlantic Way

Star Wars: The Last Jedi is in cinemas next month, and to get you feeling The Force here are some of the stills from the long-awaited blockbuster - including some with a distinctly Irish flavour...

Star Wars • 02 Nov 17

The new porg creatures in Star Wars: The Last Jedi were inspired by Skellig Island's puffins

Skellig birds inspire adorable Star Wars creature

The first official trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi caused a major kerfuffle when it dropped earlier this week and one new addition to the Star Wars universe captured the hearts and minds of commentators.

Star Wars • 13 Oct 17

Daisy Ridley wields a lightsaber in the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Thrilling trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi released

The thrilling full trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been unveiled and fans are overjoyed.

Star Wars • 11 Oct 17

Star Wars: Episode IX delayed for seven months

Walt Disney has delayed the release of the ninth instalment of the Star Wars saga for seven months following the announcement that J.J. Abrams will return to the franchise to write and direct the movie.

Star Wars • 13 Sep 17

Off the Force. Star Wars and director part company

The search is on for a new director for Star Wars: Episode IX after Colin Trevorrow and studio Lucasfilm parted company on the 2019 blockbuster.

Star Wars • 06 Sep 17

Han Solo movie 'a little opportunity' for Ron Howard

Director Ron Howard, who is taking over the reins on the upcoming Han Solo movie from original directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, has described the Star Wars spin-off as "a little opportunity that came my way".

star wars • 23 Jun 17

Mark Hamill on location in Ireland for The Last Jedi Screengrab: Vanity Fair

Force wasn't strong in Mark Hamill for Skellig return

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has revealed that the Force wasn't strong in him when he first found out that he would have to go back to Skellig Michael to film scenes for the upcoming The Last Jedi.

Star Wars • 26 May 17

Johnson pointed toward an ominous outing for Rey and her friends

Star Wars director warns "things are going to get dire"

Star Wars director Rian Johnson has warned that The Last Jedi won't be a happy watch, insisting "things are going to get dire".

Entertainment • 17 Apr 17

Showbiz catch-up: Ed in Dublin, Cleese back at the beeb

It's been another busy week in the world of entertainment. Having vowed never to work with the BBC again, John Cleese is to star in his first BBC sitcom since 1979, Russia withdrew from this year's Eurovision, and Ed Sheeran tore the house down in Dublin.

Entertainment • 15 Apr 17

Hamill (centre) said even a dark side turn for Luke was "possible"

Hamill hints at a dark side turn for Luke Skywalker

Star Wars actor Mark Hamill has claimed it is "possible" that Luke Skywalker could turn to the dark side in the next chapter of the saga.

Entertainment • 16 Apr 17

Rey is caught between a rock and a hard place in The Last Jedi

Last Jedi teaser clip is all about Skellig Michael

The first trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi has arrived and Skellig Michael in Kerry takes centre stage once again as exiled Luke Skywalker reveals that he's in no mood to rejoin the rebellion against the resurgent first Order.