On the Return of Darth Vader and Our Love of Villains

Fans of the Star Wars series received exciting news from Entertainment Weekly this summer when the publication previewed the cover of their Rogue One edition and dropped a ton of details about the major project all at once. Possibly the largest piece of news was the announcement that Darth Vader (once again voiced by iconic actor James Earl Jones) would indeed appear in the highly anticipated film, set to take place between … Continue reading On the Return of Darth Vader and Our Love of Villains

Bekah BabbleAugust 2, 2016August 2, 20164 Comments

Movies and TV

You Vader Watch Out: Darth Vader is Back

Ready your cosplay, and practice your breathing techniques, because EW just broke some huge Star Wars news. Director Gareth Edward’s Star Wars: Rogue One will indeed feature America’s favorite villain, Darth Vader. The publication states that they’ll have more details on the return in Friday’s edition, including a look at the Sith-lord’s first day on set. Vader’s return isn’t much of a surprise seeing that Rogue … Continue reading You Vader Watch Out: Darth Vader is Back

Bekah BabbleJune 22, 2016June 22, 2016Leave a comment

Convention Life, Playlists

Fan Jams Part II: Party like an Ewok

Comicpalooza is here, Fanspeak fans! Get hyped with our musical medley inspired by everything from cartoons to superheroes to zombies. Whether you are visiting the great city of Houston by plane, automobile, or starship, turn up these tunes to set the mood for all of your Comicpalooza plans. May the Force be with you and all of your impromptu dance parties! Continue reading Fan Jams Part II: Party like an Ewok

ciaokaitlinJune 17, 2016June 17, 2016Leave a comment

Fan Stories

Celebrate 39 years of ‘A New Hope’

The Force truly awakened back in 1977 with the premiere of Star Wars: A New Hope, and it changed the face of fandom forever for future generations of geeks. Critics and fans alike discussed how similar The Force Awakens was to the original, 39 year-old Star Wars film, and there are disagreements regarding how such similarities have affected the franchise. Are the filmmakers simply out … Continue reading Celebrate 39 years of ‘A New Hope’

Bekah BabbleMay 25, 2016May 25, 2016Leave a comment

Listicles

Another ‘Star Wars’ Day at the Office

Tomorrow is a special day for those who celebrate the Force, but as so many holidays tend to do, Star Wars Day falls on the worst of work days, a Wednesday. Hump day, as some refer to it, is the middle of the week when you’re struggling to make it through to Friday, the light at the end of the Cave of Evil on Dagobah. … Continue reading Another ‘Star Wars’ Day at the Office

Bekah BabbleMay 3, 2016May 3, 20161 Comment

Movies and TV

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

We have a mission for you… The first official Rogue One trailer is here, and it’s a doozy. The Resistance wants to steal plans for the Death Star. The Empire wants the Resistance destroyed. We all want to see this movie. Does this trailer get you more or less hyped for the upcoming film? Share your thoughts in the comments below, or tweet us @fanspeakfiles. … Continue reading Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Bekah BabbleApril 7, 2016April 7, 2016Leave a comment

Playlists

Headcanon Hits: Rey

Who is Rey? She is a scavenger on the desert planet of Jakku when we first meet her, and by the time The Force Awakens reaches it’s final scene, we see that Rey has developed into a force-filled Jedi-in-training. But, where did she come from? Who are her parents, and why did the Force choose her? Only time will tell, but we know enough about … Continue reading Headcanon Hits: Rey

Bekah BabbleApril 4, 2016April 4, 20162 Comments

Gaming and Music

Lightsaber Escape

Did you love The Force Awakens, and are you ready for more? Well, all you need is a computer, the Google Chrome internet browser, and your smartphone. Google has provided fans with a new way to celebrate the franchise on this historic day with their exciting game, Lightsaber Escape. (follow this link for the game!) By syncing your smartphone through the URL provided on the site ( type … Continue reading Lightsaber Escape

Bekah BabbleDecember 18, 2015December 18, 2015Leave a comment

Listicles

Shh, the Force is Still Sleeping

It’s the Monday morning before The Force Awakens and all through the galaxy… Jedi and Sith alike are geared up for this week’s Star Wars premiere, but the wait can be tiring for those whose nerves and excitement keep them from relaxing long enough for a good night’s sleep. By the time the alarm goes off, some had just begun their dream-journey to Tatooine, and … Continue reading Shh, the Force is Still Sleeping

Bekah BabbleDecember 14, 2015Leave a comment

Fan Stories

Sharing Fandom with Your Little Padawan Learner

One of the first conversations my husband and I had when we found out I was pregnant (after the one about naming our child after Batman) was that he wondered whether or not the kid would be a nerd like us. After assuring him that The Force was strong with this fetus, I thought about this myself. Would our child be as nerdy as we … Continue reading Sharing Fandom with Your Little Padawan Learner