Top 10 Reasons John Boyega Cried While Reading The Force Awakens Script

It appears Star Wars: The Force Awakens has reduced yet another grown man to crybaby status. And this time, it's someone important. (Sorry, Kevin Smith. We'll mail you a jersey!) John Boyega, one of the leads of the sequel trilogy, recently admitted to tearing up after reading the script to the upcoming Star Wars film. He didn't say why, but that's not stopping us from saying why! After the jump, we push back the tears and share the top 10 reasons JB (we're penpals) went all misty eyed over the TFA script. 

Disney Working with Starbucks on Tasty Promotion!

In light of the interest regarding the new Disney release of Star Wars, The Force Awakens, the company has partnered with an unlikely source to work out a cozy, friendly, and efficient customer rewards program to keep fans returning to watch the film in the theaters over and over.  After the jump find out what this steamy tie-in is!

Top 10 Easter Eggs In Jakku 360 Video

"I hate sand, it gets everywhere..."

By now everyone has seen the amazing 360 video tour of Jakku that Facebook released a few days ago.  The groundbreaking experience is a nice teaser to hold us over until The Force Awakens trailer debuts on Dec 18th in cinemas around the world.

JJ Abrams Gives Exclusive Scoop on Captain Phasma!

FakingStarWars prides itself on tracking down the hottest leaks involving the new Star Wars film -- and this one's a scorcher!  We had to pay out at least 10% of our general fund to an unnamed source for a recording of him having lox and bagels with JJ Abrams in New York early last week.  We can’t reveal our source for obvious reasons, but we can tell you that he grew up with JJ and later married into the Abrams' family after the new Supreme Court ruling on marriage equality.  We also suspect he may be one of Jacen's cousins. What did he tell us though?  Read on after the break to get the hottest leak of the week!

Disney Threatens to Replace John Boyega Over Health Concerns

From out of breath to potentially out of a job! John Boyega faces mounting pressure to shape up or ship out after weight gains hamper production on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. After the jump, find out why size matters a whole lot despite what Jedi Master Yoda says.

Exclusive! More History on the Knights of Ren and the Truth About Midichlorians in The Force Awkens

Get ready. This is a big one. Although our site is known for making satirical and tongue-in-cheek posts regarding Star Wars, occasionally we do post some legit leaks as well. Thanks to some connections in the industry we were given 90 minutes in a closed room with the actual shooting script for The Force Awakens. We can't give away every juicy detail, but there is a fascinating explanation for the title of the film that we can divulge. After the jump, hear what the story is!

First Look at Snoke! Concept Art Leaked!

On the left is a Knight of Ren and the right is Snoke... the middle is our mascot, Goober. Enjoy!

Kylo Ren is a Tragic Hero in The Force Awakens... SPOILERS

One of my cousins sent this to me. Granted he is hung over after a mass Taco Bell bender in Utah but it's worth sharing as there are some good twists that have yet been leaked in here. Take it with a grain of salt and beware spoilers! 

Breaking Report From Spoiler Dog Indicates New Wookiee Species in The Force Awakens

Long time no bark! Our oldest insider, Spoiler Dog, is back with a new report about a different type of Wookiee that will be seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. After the jump see what the DAWG has to say!

What's REALLY Hiding Inside BB-8 During The Force Awakens?

Ever since the release of the first teaser trailer, fans have had a nagging suspicion that there is something valuable hidden inside BB-8. The reasons for this are clear:  First, according to Lucas' "rhyming" theory of film aesthetics, this scenario would mirror A New Hope where R2-D2 becomes the film's MacGuffin, carrying the hidden Death Star plans.  Second, BB-8 just seems to have a concealing nature, like a Bothan spy droid. After the bump, we reveal exactly what BB-8 is hiding down in his core. An FSW exclusive!

Exclusive! Part of Hamill and Ridley's Dialog From Star Wars EpisodeVIII

Jacen's cousin, who goes by Deth, is a ferry boat driver in Ireland. His company was hired by Lucasfilm to take the cast and crew to Skellig Michael island. While in transit, he overheard Daisy Ridley and Mark Hamill rehearsing their lines early Tuesday morning. After the jump see what they said!

Top 10 Injuries Sustained by Mark Hamill on Skellig Island Today

Recently Mark Hamill came forward to announce he did NOT receive any injuries while filming on Skellig Michael. We here at Faking Star Wars pride ourselves on REAL fake news so we stand beside him detesting all the major news outlets who posted such a travesty of #FalseNews. After the jump we will look at 10 other lesser-known fake injuries the media was reporting.

Cast of Red Tails Upset Over Black Squadron in The Force Awakens

Oh Poe He Didn't! Not everyone is excited about Oscar Isaac piloting a black X-Wing in the upcoming Star Wars sequel directed by JJ Abrams. Ironically the most vocal critics happen to be a tight-knit crew of fellow film pilots! Keep reading to learn what has the cast of 2012's Red Tails seeing red over Poe Dameron and his sweet new black whip.

Official The Force Awakens Full Trailer Release Date!

Speculation on the release of the new full two and a half minute trailer has let fans down a few times: SDCC, D23, after the Instagram Teaser and even Force Friday were hyped as "the" trailer day. With only 96 days to go until the release of The Force Awakens, Faking Star Wars has unlocked JJ's mystery box and pushed our fist deep inside to learn the real answer. After the jump find the droid you are looking for...

Psychologists Recommend Integration Counseling for Middle-aged StarWars Fans

For the young fans out there, a new Star Wars film is something that has happened fairly recently, with the last prequel, Revenge of the Sith, released in 2003. For the fans who were there in 1977 however, the new Star Wars film may have some very unintended consequences on their psyches. After the jump, discover the potential mind-altering effects of The Force Awakens!

10 New Leaked Plot Points of Star Wars The Force Awakens!

Jacen's cousin Fabio sent his little birdy our way to let us know of a few plot points of the upcoming Star Wars film, The Force Awakens! After the jump see what they are, oh and beware SPOILERS!

JJ Abrams to Reboot Prequel Trilogy Using Real Sets and Practical Effects!

We heard this through the grapevine from Jacen's cousin Marvin! JJ Abrams is in talks with Disney to reboot the Prequel Trilogy following the conclusion of Episode IX. Lucasfilm CEO Kathleen Kennedy thinks it's a great idea, and Disney's Bob Iger and Alan Horn seem very interested! More details after the jump!

Exclusive! Snoke & Mirrors Removed! Get Your First Look at TFA's Supreme Leader!

Jacen's cousin Sam Flynn was able to sneak into the Bad Robot facility last night and download an image of Supreme Leader Snoke onto his Nokia POS cellphone! After the jump see what resides behind the Snoke and mirrors!

Possible The Force Awakens Trailer Description

Jacen's cousin Eduardo, claims to have heard new trailer audio whike taking out the trash at the pizza joint he owns next door to Bad Robot. After the jump we will share his description.

Breaking! Meet the Cast of Han Solo: A Star Wars Story

This just in, thanks to Jacen's cousin Ron Burgundy! After the jump see the main cast of Chris Miller and Phil Lord's young Han Solo anthology film!

The Plot Of The Force Awakens Hints Directly From Lucasfilm Part 1

As soon as the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit the web, the race to piece together the film's plot went into hyperdrive. Major news outlets, social media insiders, and renown fan blogs such as StarWars7News.com and MakingStarWars.net have been competing to see who can uncover the film's secrets first. Though some of the plot details currently making the rounds are still up for debate, we have reason to believe a key piece of information has been overlooked... and it's something that's been right under our noses this whole time! Buckle up and hit the jump to read more.

Exclusive! Interview with The Force Awakens' Max von Sydow!

Happy Force Friday everyone! Here's yet another reason to celebrate like a kid on Christmas morning: the ever-elusive Max von Sydow has agreed to participate in an interview with us here at Faking Star Wars. When we asked for an interview, he simply sent this image to me via a Tinder message. After the jump, see what the old coot had to say about working with JJ Abrams, the cast (newcomers and legacy), and finally some bits on his character in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Top 10 Things You Can Expect During The Force Friday Madness

We're only a few hours away from Force Friday, the shopping holiday when new merchandise from Star Wars: The Force Awakens officially goes on sale to the public. Before heading out to your local retailer though, you should know what you're in for as these types of events can be chaotic. Keep reading for the top 10 things you can expect on Force Friday in our exclusive/survival guide.

Big Box Stores Amp Up Security Ahead of Force Friday

With Force Friday just days away, major big box retailers have been faced with a security conundrum.  The scads of new toys that fanboys have desperately been seeking sit undisturbed in thousands of stock rooms all over the country. Many customers are quite savvy about the ease of infiltrating these high-interest areas. After the jump, we reveal the extreme security measures you can expect on Force Friday.

Top 10 Darth Vader Tattoos

One day the FSW team was in the office, searching the web and we came across some Vader tats that we couldn't pass up sharing. After the jump see our top 10 Darth Vader tattoos we could find.

Confirmed! Admiral Thrawn To Appear in Star Wars Rebels Season 2

That's right fake believers! Good ol' Mith'raw'nopoodoo will be gracing our television sets this fall during the second season of Star Wars Rebels. More details after the jump.

The Force Awakens to Feature Best Buy Product Placement on BB-8!

Gr8 Scott!! A sneak peek at the Best Buy exclusive BB-8 made by Sphero has revealed a never-before-seen logo on the backside of the soccer ball droid. Keep reading to learn all about the innovative sponsorship that has us all geeking out!