Blog Tag - Star Wars

Black Mirror, Star Wars and Sleeping Giants: Q&A With Star Sci-Fi Author Sylvain Neuvel Ahead of Mar 18 Bookworm Talk
Most geeks fantasize about penning books and screenplays for their favorite franchises. But Sylvain Neuvel is one of the few sci-fi fans passionate...
Watch a Beijinger Kick Ass in the New 'Star Wars' Movie, Opening January 6
Once described as "the Beijingiest of all Beijingers" (he was born in nearby Tangshan, technically), Jiang Wen's first major English-language role...
Star Wars 'Rogue One' Coming to China on Jan 6
Last week we told you Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (侠盗一号:星球大战外传) had secured cinematic release on the Chinese mainland. Now we can tell you the exact...
The Force is Strong With these Filmakers: Beijing Star Wars Fanboys Make Short Film, Enter Competition
Just like one of the evil Storm Troopers depicted in his film, Troy Sandford is dutiful, singleminded, and relentlessly focused on his target. But he...
New 'Star Wars' Trailer Drops, Features Beijinger Jiang Wen and Hong Konger Donnie Yen
“Take hold of this moment … The Force is strong,” says Donnie Yen to his band of plucky rebels in the latest trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story...
Beer Library, a Two-Floor Nerdy Bar in Yoolee Plaza
Beer Library might just be the least conspicuous beer bar in the Sanlitun area given that, right after celebrating its one year anniversary, a lot of...
Beijinger Jiang Wen to Appear in 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Perhaps the Beijingiest of all Beijingers, actor and director Jiang Wen will appear in the upcoming Star Wars film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, due...
See the 501st Legion in Action at the Imperial Star Cruiser Party at Xian
We interviewed Vincent Rondia, a member of the 501st Legion Chinese Garrison (a name that has more to do with jeans than with science fiction), to...
Go the the Cinema You Must, Contribute to Star Wars setting records you Will
The Force did more than just “awaken” over the weekend in Beijing, it juggernauted its way to a box office record for a Saturday-Sunday opening in...
The ‘Star Wars’ Force Is Strong for the Future
With only a few mere hours left before the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we hope that you've made it through the media and Internet frenzy...
What You Missed While You Were Away (The Good News)
Hey I know it's a rough re-entry to Beijing for those of you who are just returning from two weeks in Bali for Christmas. But hey, life in the Big...
Nerd Alert! Tickets for Beijing Opening of Latest Star Wars On Sale Now
If you just must be among the first batch of Beijingers to see the latest Star Wars, act fast: tickets are now on sale for the January 9 opening at...
'Star Wars' Event Sees Stormtroopers on the Great Wall; Film Set for January Release in China
This Tuesday, Disney began revving up Chinese fans for Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, ahead of the film's primary release on December 18...
Insert Star Wars Cliche Here: Beijing's MAD Architects to Design George Lucas Museum in Chicago
May the Force whatever: Beijing-based MAD Architects will be the principal designer for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (LMNA) to be built on...
A Disturbance in The Force: The Opposite House Hosts Star Wars International Day Events
We love invitations to events and we receive our share of ones that occasionally seem strange, but we were intrigued by the one we got from The...