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So far, Anthony Daniels’ character C-3PO has been in every Star Wars movie, including 2016’s Rogue One and all the main, numbered releases. Solo: A Star Wars Story is set before A New Hope, and after Revenge of the Sith, meaning it’s long after Anakin built the protocol droid. Threepio’s exact activities in between Episodes 3 and 4 aren’t necessarily known, so for all we know, he could have fit somewhere in the events of Solo. And Mark Hamill added credence to that theory earlier this month when he told the Washington Post’s “Cape Up” podcast that “Daniels was so happy, ’cause he’s in every single Star Wars movie…Every single one. All the prequels. He’s in Rogue One, he’s in Solo.”

If you’re ultra sensitive about spoilers, leave now! As it turns out, C-3PO is nowhere to be seen in Solo: A Star Wars Story. So what gives? Did Hamill misspeak? Was he misinformed? Did the cameo exist at one point, only to be taken out at some point in Solo‘s troubled production?

The answer, is turns out, is much simpler: Star Wars fans simply misinterpreted Hamill’s comments. There’s no C-3PO cameo in Solo, but Anthony Daniels does play a part.

“There is not a C-3PO cameo in the movie, but what there is, and what [Hamill] was referring to, is the Anthony Daniels cameo in the movie,” Solo co-writer Jonathan Kasdan told GameSpot during a recent interview.

Well, that explains that. So where exactly is the longtime C-3PO actor in the newest Star Wars Story? Who does Anthony Daniels play in Solo?

“During the Kessel Mine escape, the other Wookiee, whose name is Sagwa, has a human best friend,” Kasdan explained. “In the end, you see this moment when Chewie is torn between going with that other Wookiee, and going with Han. And then they press their heads together. And the person who is calling that other Wookiee to ‘Come this way!’ is Anthony Daniels.”

So that’s it. Really, it’s not actually that exciting, though we’re glad Daniels has kept his streak up. It does get slightly juicier, though, as Kasdan also revealed this little tidbit about Sagwa and his human pal:

“I’ve in my mind worked out a whole story for them–they may be lovers, they may not,” he said. “It’s never quite clear.”

Solo is out in theaters next Friday, May 25.

The dates and location for Star Wars Celebration 2019 have been revealed.

As detailed on the official Star Wars Celebration website, next year’s event will take place in Chicago at McCormick Place and will run for five days from April 11-15.

Star Wars Celebrations 2019, image via Twitter.

Tickets will go on sale on June 5 at 10am PT/1pm ET/6pm UK/3 am AEST (June 6) on StarWarsCelebration.com. More details about the event will be revealed at a later date.

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So now that you’ve downloaded Sword Art Online: Integral Factor and created a cool character, you need to properly prepare yourself for adventure in the massive world of Aincrad! You can learn more about this game from our last article, otherwise read on to learn some useful tips to start off your journey on the right foot.

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HBO has released several new Westworld photos previewing the upcoming Season 2 episode, “Akane No Mai.”

The photos feature Maeve (Thandie Newton), Rodrigo Santoro (Hector Escaton) and what seem to be hosts from Shogun World. Newcomer Hiroyuki Sanada (The Wolverine, 47 Ronin) is also featured, alongside Evan Rachel Wood (Dolores Abernathy). Check out the photos in the image gallery below.

For more on Westworld, read our review of the latest episode “The Riddle of the Sphinx,” which seems to be hinting at a major character’s return. Also find out what Westworld Park 6 is officially called.

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Deadpool 2 is set to have an impressive worldwide box office opening.

Per Deadline, the sequel is poised to make between $305 million to $350 million worldwide this weekend. This is split between $130 million to $150 million domestically and $175 million to $200 million internationally.

For context, Deadpool made an estimated $132 million domestically and $132 million internationally, making for a combined $264 million worldwide debut, according to Box Office Mojo. It opened in theaters during the Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day four-day holiday on February 12, 2016.

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Solo isn’t even out, and already, people want more of Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian. Down the line, we will more than likely see Lando in his own film, but it won’t be the next Star Wars solo movie.

Although news about a new Lando film is popping up everywhere on the internet, as of this writing, there is no concrete plan for it. The French magazine Premiere recently interviewed Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy at the Cannes Film Festival. Lando is on everyone’s mind, so of course, she was asked about whether or not we’d see the character on his own solo adventure. “We think that the next spin-off will be dedicated to Lando Calrissian,” Kennedy told Premiere. “Of course, there are still many stories to tell about Han and Chewbacca but Lando will be next.”

However, that’s not the case. Much like a Bill Murray movie, something was lost in translation from English to French (and back to English for this). Since the news first came out, Lucasfilm has commented about this news to Premiere: “We would love to tell a story about Lando Calrissian one day, but it’s not relevant, it would be fun to tell the story of Han and Chewie.”

Additionally, io9 heard from Lucasfilm as well, and the company’s rep told them that Kennedy said it’s something she’d like to do in the future. For now, we have Solo to look forward to. Next year, we’ll get Episode IX, then maybe an Obi-Wan solo movie after that.

Since 2017, an Obi-Wan movie has been reportedly in the works at Lucas. It hasn’t officially been announced yet. The last known piece of news being Stephen Daldry (The Hours) was in talks to direct as of August of last year according to THR. While many outlets are reporting that the movie will begin shooting in January 2019, Fantha Tracks is reporting that the Obi-Wan movie is currently in pre-production and will begin shooting in April 2019, with a December 2020 release date. The legitimacy of this information is unknown, but it lines up with other rumors and reports.

Needless to say, Obi-Wan–hopefully starring Ewan McGregor–should be the next solo Star Wars adventure coming up next. Until then, Solo arrives in theaters Friday, May 25. Check out GameSpot’s review of the movie, in which Mike Rougeau said of Lando, “Donald Glover is so powerfully alluring as Lando Calrissian that fans who called for a standalone Lando movie will feel totally validated. Even more than Ehrenreich, Glover nails the balance between Billy D. Williams tribute act and the new actor’s own undeniable aura.”

It was 2013 when Sylvester Stallone and his Expendables co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger teamed up to break out of a seemingly escape-proof prison in the movie Escape Plan. How do you up the ante? According to the trailer for Escape Plan 2: Hades, it’s actually really simple.

First, instead of Schwarzenegger, you team Stallone with Avengers: Infinity War star Dave Bautista. Next, you have to find an even crazier prison–which is essentially scumbag Fight Club–and break into it so you can break someone else out of it. Third, sprinkle in a little bit of Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and you’re ready to go.

Honestly, the trailer for Escape Plan 2 looks utterly ridiculous in the very best ways, and it’s hard to not be excited about something this over-the-top. Given that most of Bautista’s action fare, thus far, has found him painted green and fighting aliens, it’s fun to see him like this, just getting to play action hero next to someone like Stallone.

Now comes the bad news. You won’t get the chance to watch this one in theaters. This particular movie is being released direct-to-video, so, unfortunately, you’ll only get to watch it on-demand or if you pick it up on DVD. That is, unless, everyone who reads this buys a copy, and it becomes a global phenomenon that demands a theatrical release. So get busy watching when Escape Plan 2: Hades arrives on June 29.

Following a slight delay, Epic has deployed the latest patch for Fortnite. Update 4.2 is now available across PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile, and it brings a handful of new items and some gameplay adjustments to both Battle Royale and Save the World.

On the Battle Royale side, Epic Games has introduced Epic and Legendary variants of the Burst Assault Rifle, which can be found as floor loot or in treasure chests, supply drops, or vending machines. Like other Burst Assault Rifles, the Epic and Legendary variants use medium ammo and have the same damage fall-off ranges.

Additionally, update 4.2 adds a new consumable to Battle Royale: apples. These can be found near certain trees around the map and restore five health points when eaten. Epic has also increased the drop rate for the Impulse Grenade by 5%, while a handful of items receive balance tweaks.

Specifically, Epic has buffed the Suppressed Machine Gun. Both its damage and accuracy reset speed have been increased, as has its damage fall-off range. The Damage Trap, meanwhile, has been nerfed. It now does 75 damage (down from 125), although its reset time has been slightly decreased by one second. The damage radius and throw distance of the Remote Explosives have been increased, and they now damage all structures within their range.

Other notable changes in the update include a new auto-pickup option for the PC and console versions, which lets players automatically acquire items when they walk over them (provided they have enough space in their inventory). Epic has also addressed a variety of bugs and performance issues. You can find the full list of changes in the patch notes on Fortnite’s website.

Update 4.2 was originally scheduled to roll out on May 15, but it was postponed when Epic discovered an unspecified issue prior to its release. While the update may have arrived a little later than planned, the newest set of weekly challenges for Battle Pass holders arrived as usual. We’ve put together a guide on how to complete the Week 3 challenges.

Every Wednesday, GameStop publishes its new weekly ad, offering a whole net set of deals on all things PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, including games, hardware, and collectibles. This week’s ad is now up, so let’s dig in and see what kind of money we can save this week.

To kick things off, all Xbox One S systems are on sale for $50 off. That means you can get 1TB bundles that come with Shadow of War, Sea of Thieves, or PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds for $250. Or, if you only need a 500GB hard drive (you can always plug in an external hard drive for more storage), you can get a Minecraft bundle or Forza Horizon 3 bundle for $230.

In terms of games, only one noteworthy title is launching this week: the Xbox One console exclusive State of Decay 2, which comes out May 22. It’s not on sale, but you can pre-order the standard edition for $30 or the Ultimate Edition for $50. The Ultimate Edition lets you play four days early (May 18), gets you two DLC packs, and comes with a copy of State of Decay: Year One Survival Edition.

Now for the game deals. Overwatch and Middle-Earth: Shadow of War are both on sale for $30 on PS4 and Xbox One. Also $30 this week is the team-based shooter Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, which also happens to be free to play this weekend. And soccer fans may want to pick up FIFA 18 while it’s on sale for $40 on both consoles.

Finally, if you’re jazzed to see Deadpool 2, you can get 20% off all Deadpool toys, clothes, collectibles, and accessories.

Games

• State of Decay 2 — $30-$50
• Overwatch — $30
• Middle-Earth: Shadow of War — $30
• Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege — $30
• FIFA 18 — $40

Xbox One S deals

• 1TB Shadow of War bundle — $250
• 1TB Sea of Thieves bundle — $250
• 1TB PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds bundle — $250
• 500GB Minecraft bundle — $230
• 500GB Forza Horizon 3 bundle — $230

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