Star Wars

Star Wars: In defence of the prequels

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The Star Wars prequels (1999 to 2005) introduced the magic of Star Wars to a whole new generation.

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For many though they were a massive disappointment that almost ruined the memory of the original trilogy.

Criticised for complex plot, bad/over acting and the introduction of characters like Jar Jar Binks, they’ve been written off by many as an irrelevant.

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We at Indie Mac User are here to say that there are some redeeming features of the prequel trilogy that Star Wars fans would do well to remember.

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Cardiff Film & Comic Con – October 2015

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Event Reporters – Ben Gummery & Lewis Mainwaring

Held at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena the home of South Wales geekery on the 24th and 25th of October 2015.

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Guests that attended this weekends event included:-

  • Carl Weathers (Rocky),
  • Margot Kidder  (Superman),
  • Joe Flanigan (Stargate),
  • Dave Prowse (Star Wars),
  • Nana Visitor (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine),
  • Wendy Padbury (Doctor Who – Classic Who).

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Star Wars The Force Awakens tickets now on sale!

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The much anticipated Star Wars instalment from JJ Abrams, The Force Awakens will hit UK screens December 17th.

A poster for the film was released over the weekend and a full trailer is expected to air in the US tonight after Monday Night Football.

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Cardiff Film & Comic Con – March 2015

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Event Reporters – Ben Gummery & Lewis Mainwaring

This was our second ‘con’ as ‘Official Press’ thanks to Showmasters !!!!  Held at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena the home of South Wales geekery.

IMG_0748_Fotor_CollageGuests that attended this weekends event included:-

  • Ray Park (Star Wars: Episode One),
  • Samuel Anderson (Doctor Who – Revived Series),
  • Kristanna Loken (Terminator 3),
  • Terry Molloy (Doctor Who – Classic Series),
  • Jeff Rawle (Harry Potter),
  • Jack Donnelly (Atlantis).

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Cardiff Film & Comic Con – Sunday 9th Nov ’14

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Event Reporters – Ben Gummery & Lewis Mainwaring

This was our first ‘con’ as ‘Official Press’ thanks to Showmasters !!!!  This was our third overall convention (having attended CFCC ’13 & LFCC Summer ’14). Held at the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena for the third time in a row.

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Guests that attended today’s event included:- Harry Melling (Harry Potter Film Franchise), Catrin Stewart (Doctor Who – Revived series), Finn Jones (Game of Thrones), Jeremy Bulloch (Star Wars Film Franchise) & Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who – Classic series & The Hobbit Trilogy).
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