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More disturbances in the Force are to be expected as Disney’s CEO Bob Iger confirmed rumours that the company is working on several movies, featuring individual characters from Star Wars.

In an interview for CNBS, Iger said that the movies would be based on “great Star Wars characters that are not part of the overall saga”. In the period 2015-2021 Disney is planning to produce Star Wars episodes VII, VIII and IX, but there are going to be “a few other films, released in that period of time too”.

In other words these films would not be part of the regular chronological stream of the series, but would rather focus on a separate Star Wars character, and have more of a biographical bent.

The big question: Who would the stars be?

• Yoda

According to Ain’t It Cool News a standalone Yoda movie is in the making. “At this stage specifics are sparse, but [Lucasfilm chief] Kathleen Kennedy is putting together a Star Wars slate”, the publications says. And since Yoda is 900 years old, there is a great potential for an amazing story or even a whole new trilogy, which makes the Master Disney’s safest bid.

• Boba Fett

The idea for a standalone Boba Fett movie was first presented by Joe Johnston, director of Captain America: The First Avenger. Johnston is the designer and visual effects art director of Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. He created the designs for some of the franchise’s most beloved characters and vehicles including: Yoda, the Ewoks, The Millennium Falcon, The X- and Y-Wing Fighters, The Imperial Snow Walkers, The Imperial Star Destroyer – and of course: Boba Fett.

• Chewbacca

Chewbacca, a.k.a. “Chewie”, is the legendary Wookiee co-pilot of Han Solo’s ship, the Millennium Falcon. Those of you who think that Chewie’s character is not rich enough for a whole movie, probably don’t know the facts behind the fur covered hero of great strength and loyalty.

According to Wookipedia, Chewbacca is the son of Attichitcuk, the husband of Mallatobuck, and the father of Lumpawaroo. He carries the name of an ancient Wookiee hero, the great Bacca, first of the great chieftains of Kashyyyk, and the creator of a sword that denoted leadership among the Wookiees. This name placed Chewbacca in a noble lineage, which was further supported by his role in the Battle of Kashyyyk during the Clone Wars and during the Galactic Civil War.

A Chewbacca-based movie might be hard to understand for those who don’t speak Shyriiwook, the main Wookiee language, but it would certainly be eventful, as it becomes clear from his biography.

Does Star Wars still hold to all the hype?

Ever since Disney bought Lucasfilm last year, Star Wars fans on Twitter have been speculating on the future saga developments, wondering whether Disney World is big enough to house a Death Star and fearing that Midicloreans were actually Tinkerbell pixie dust.

YouTube channel AVbyte goes as far as imagining one option – a Star Wars musical:

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It’s that time of the year again. Mischievous, chubby Cupid flies back into our lives and we suddenly find ourselves surrounded by heart-shaped objects, stuffed animals and chocolates.

Three Negative Myths About Valentine’s that Should Be Left Behind

Valentine’s Day is one of the most controversial days on the calendar. For many singles, February 14th can be a disappointing reminder they don’t have that “special someone” in their lives. And while this bitter realisation makes sense to an extent, Valentine’s effect on many pairs of love birds is outright odd – rather than celebrating love, they tend to stress out over myths like:

1. Commercialism: What probably started out as a holiday intended to bring couples together,has been transformed into a commercial spectacle forced on us by florists, greeting card companies and jewellery stores.

2. Public pressure: Each year on February 14th we are subconsciously commanded to be “romantic”.

3. Materialism: The value of the “gift” measures the extent of one’s love.

Forget about all of that. Single or not, wouldn’t it be fun to be silly for a day, drink your tea out of a heart-shaped mug, while nibbling on your heart-shaped piece of toast and enjoying a cheesy love song?

Three Creative Ideas to Bring Fun and Love on Valentine’s Day (Plus 2 More)

When we think of love, we can easily become overwhelmed by its vastness. This is where love symbols come in handy. Love symbols help us capture a small portion of what love means. Rather than trying to define love, something that even Depeche Mode find hard to do, we use symbols to take us on a journey of expression. On Valentine’s taking the journey can be fun and low-cost.

1. Set the scene - Be crafty and take the opportunity to get rid of spare magazines and paper, by creating beautiful decorations to get you in the Valentine’s Day spirit. Scrapbooking is a unique and fun way to unleash your arty ideas.

2. Prepare your food with love and heart - Cooking a festive Jamie-Oliveresque meal does not necessarily take ninja culinary skills. It’s the simple things that make life perfect. 

3. Be Creative - Love and beauty go hand in hand. And beautiful things don’t only live in IKEA. All you need is time and ideas.

4. Finish with a romantic dinner – Setting the table is the most exciting part of the festive dinner. Personalise your experience with your beautiful photos, a bit of glue and candles.

5. Or just sing a song…

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