Exclusive! Finn's Backstory Revealed!

With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens a cool 4 months away, JJ Abrams has finally come out with some details regarding the back story of some of the newest characters in the SW universe. After the jump, read on to find out about John Boyega's character's backstory!

Top 7 Rejected Jedi Master Luke Skywalker Concepts from The Force Awakens

Just a few weeks ago, a leaked image of Luke Skywalker, as he will appear in The Force Awakens, broke the internet. While we weren't really shocked of how he was going to look, it was neat to see how the ol' kook will look. After the jump we will see what was left on the cutting room floor of how some of LucasFilm's concept artists wanted the Jedi Master to look.

New Star Wars Toys Will Truly Shock You!

Fans have gone absolutely nuts for the new Star Wars figures that have recently seen the light of day. Photos of these new promotional figurines hit the internet last week to great fanfare. Each figure is equipped with a component that can be matched with other figures to create a "mega toy". Until now though, the completed toy has been shrouded in mystery, but newly uncovered details paint an incredible picture.  See what it is after the jump!

Breaking! Disney and Lucasfilm Recasting Female Lead for Star Wars Episode VIII

News has just leaked that Disney and Lucasfilm are looking to recast a strong new female lead for Rian Johnson's Star Wars Episode VIII. Join us after the jump for all the details.

Top 10 Sexiest Female Alien Species of the Star Wars Universe

In a galaxy filled with bodacious babes it was hard for the FSW staff to come up with this list of the most attractive alien species from the Galaxy Far, Far Away. So we turned to none other than Emperor Sheev Palpatine to help us make this list. Check out who takes the title of "Sexiest" according to Sheev after the jump.

Domhnall “D-Pad” Gleeson Cancels Appearance at Siberian Games Festival

It's with a heavy heart that we have to bring you this information: Domhnall Gleeson is cancelling his appearance at the popular Siberian Games Festival more commonly referred to as “Siberian Games Festival.” It's no big secret that Domhnall loves videogames -- his nickname isn't Domhnall “D-Pad” Gleeson for nothing. More info after the jump.

Drew Struzan: The Force Awakens Actually Worst Star Wars Film

The ink hasn’t even dried on the headlines Drew Struzan made yesterday regarding Star Wars: The Force Awakens, but the artist is at it again. Only this time, he’s done a 180 on what he had previously said about the film. Read on for an exclusive interview with Struzan.

Exclusive! Who Formed The Knights Of Ren? Spoilers!

Kylo Ren uses the Force to perfect Michael Jackon's Smooth Criminal "lean dance"

Hot on the heels of JJ Abrams' Entertainment Weekly interview discussing Kylo Ren's name being a title - based on his involvement with the Knights of Ren - comes our spy source revealing damned near everything about this new Star Wars Knighthood.  More after the jump.

Chinese Bootleggers Held False Force Friday to Fake Out Star Wars Fans

It appears that last Friday, a toy store in Beijing, China called 真正的收藏家玩具, which translates to "Real Collector Toys" in Galactic Basic, held a Force Friday event early for what they call, Orange Star Members. Jacen's cousin, Wong Xing was able to sneak into the event, as he is only a White Star Member. After the jump, see the disturbing images he was able to capture of the "authentic" The Force Awakens toys he saw.

Two Things You May Have Missed From the Entertainment Weekly Photos

After days and days of hard work the visual picture experts of FakingStarWars have found some very interesting things within the photos released by Entertainment Weekly last week. As our experts continue to tirelessly analyze the rest of the photos, we have some ready to show you RIGHT NOW... well, after the jump.

Exclusive: The Ugly Truth Behind Drew Struzan’s D23 TFA Poster

One of the big stories out of last weekend’s D23 convention was the unveiling of an exclusive Drew Struzan poster for Star Wars: The Force Awakens. First the bad news: the artwork was largely panned because of an odd-looking Han Solo slapped into the lower left corner of the poster. The good news: the Struzan poster IS NOT the official movie poster for the film. All of this begs the question: how does a master artist like Drew Struzan miss the mark on such a simple poster smack in the middle of his wheelhouse? The answer will blow your minds. Read on for the behind-the-scenes story of why Han Solo died at the hands of Drew Struzan.

Rumor: Darth Vader was a Knight of Ren

This just in from my cousin who works the graveyard shift at a Blockbuster Video in Tacoma:

George Lucas Sent D23 Mikey Mouse Actor to Emergency Room!

After receiving this years Disney's Legends Award at this years D23 Expo on Saturday, George Lucas slipped and fell backstage, sending none other than the House of Mouse's main man, Mickey Mouse, to the hospital! More details after the jump.

Exclusive: Character Names Revealed for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

After the official announcement of the cast of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Jacen's cousin went dumpster diving to dig up any info on the characters they are portraying. After the jump take a look at what we found.

First Image of Luke Skywalker from Star Wars: The Force Awakens!

This is why we specialize in FAKING STAR WARS: someone reported our post to twitter and we got this email in response. 

Exclusive: The Knights of Ren Fully Exposed!

Yesterday marked the arrival of some epic news regarding the character of Kylo Ren, courtesy of my cousin Anthony Breznican from Entertainment Weekly. It appears our favorite masked, hooded, emo villain from Star Wars: The Force Awakens is not actually named Kylo Ren... just plain old Kylo with Ren being a reference to his membership in "The Knights of Ren." I AM NOT FAKING THIS UP -- Biker Scout's honor!) One thing Brezzy left out, however, was what in the hell is this order of knights all about. Well, FSW did some digging and, with Mom Mothma's help, we managed to uncover what it all means. So sit down, grab a turkey leg, and bite down hard, because we're about to get Medieval on your Star Wars-loving ass.

Josh Trank's Rejected Star Wars Anthology Revealed

In recent news, director Josh Trank's Fantastic Four reboot was a box office failure and certified "rotten" by critics. Josh later came forward and said it was the studio's fault the movie was so bad and his original vision was not there due to 20th Century Fox's countless edits and cuts. After the jump we will take a look at Trank's Star Wars film that could have been and let you decide if him "leaving" the project was for the best.

Ken Leung's Final Form From The Force Awakens Revealed!

It looks like JJ Abrams and his Mystery Box are at it again! A few weeks ago, several sites were given a "leak" of sorts with new character shots of Nien Nunb, Admiral Ackbar, and veteran TV/film actor Ken Leung in high ranking military garb. TWIST: one of them was a fake! Keep reading to discover the truth behind who or what Leung will be playing in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Jake "Broadbent" Lloyd Reaches Breaking Point : Rehab Bound

2015 has been a wild and troublesome year for former Star Wars star Jake Lloyd but it appears the thrill ride is over. Local South Carolina news outlets reported last night Lloyd has checked himself into rehab and has his family behind him for support.

George Lucas Secret Mastermind Behind Amy Schumer GQ Photoshoot!

It appears the unofficial GQ Trainwreck-of-a-Star-Wars-inspired photoshoot had a familiar face conducting the train. Uncle George Lucas appears to have financed and orchestrated the entire photo series, featuring comedian Amy Schumer. Read on to discover why the creator of Star Wars pitched the controversial spread, and learn about the ultra risqué photos that wound up on the cutting room floor.

Donald Trump Boycotts Star Wars Over New Planet Name

Not content with causing controversy solely in the Milky Way, GOP front-runner Donald J. Trump is now taking aim at the Star Wars universe. Find out why the Republican is boycotting the upcoming installment in the sci-fi film series. "You're fired, JJ Abrams!"

Confirmed! Shia LaBeouf Cast in Star Wars Episode VIII!

Hot off Jacen's cousin's presses! Transformers/Even Stevens star Shia LaBeouf has been cast in Rian Johnson's Star Wars Episode VIII! See who he is playing after the jump.