Film Star Wars actor Kelly Marie Tran comes out as queer Star Wars actor Kelly Marie Tran has come out as queer, and opened up about their identity, in a new interview with Vanity Fair, ahead of the release of new film The Wedding Banquet. “I haven’t said this publicly yet, but I’m a queer person,” Tran said. “The thing that really excited me about it […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Star Wars franchise praised after introducing first trans stormtrooper The Star Wars franchise has been praised for taking a big step towards inclusivity with the introduction of its first trans stormtrooper, Sister, whose armour is adorned in the blue and pink colours of the trans flag. Sister was first referenced in the 2022 Star Wars novel Queen’s Hope, serving the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Darth Vader helps to raise over £1,800 at The Sussex Beacon’s Summer Fete On Saturday, September 9, HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon held a Summer Fete in its garden on Bevendean Road, Brighton raising £1,829.34 to help people living with HIV. Darth Vader and other Star Wars characters joined the fun as The UK Garrison, one of the leading Star Wars costume groups made an ap By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Star Wars characters to have a cuppa at The Sussex Beacon’s Summer Fete On Saturday, September 9 between 11am and 4pm, local HIV charity The Sussex Beacon will be holding the annual Summer Fete in its garden on Bevendean Road, Brighton. Star Wars fans will be able to mingle with the movie characters on the day, as The UK Garrison, one of the leading Star Wars costume gr By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Star Wars under the stars at Brighton’s Big Screen 2016! Brighton’s Big Screen returns to Brighton Beach next to the Pier and Volks Railway from June 10 to July 10. This years line-up will be jam-packed with over 30 blockbuster, classic and family movies plus live coverage of the European Football Championships in France and matches from Wimbledon. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
