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Carrie Fisher Talks About Her Role in 'Star Wars: Episode 7′

Mike Sampson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:45:44 +0000

While Harrison Ford is doing his best to stay quiet about 'Star Wars: Episode 7,' Carrie Fisher (the first to spill the beans about returning for Disney's 'Star Wars' sequels) is still talking. The actress was at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo over the weekend and had plenty to say about 'Star Wars: Episode 7' including why Disney is sending people to her house on a regular basis.

8 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Wars' Costumes

Bretton Jardell — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:08:07 +0000

Costumes and makeup played an important and often-overlooked role in making the six 'Star Wars' movies sensational sci-fi masterpieces that, even today, nothing has really matched. They were at the center of an engrossing experience that made the viewer literally feel as though they had been transported to a distant galaxy far, far away.

That Time 'Star Wars' Characters Modeled Fur for Vogue Magazine

Britt Hayes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 03:59:53 +0000

Did you guys know that ‘Star Wars‘ characters appeared in Vogue magazine back in 1977 to model fashionable furs? Yep, this is a thing that happened. May the FURce be with you! Vogue has always had its finger on the pulse of what’s stylish and fashionable, and back in 1977 it was model Jerry Hall, [...]

23-Year-Old Man Finally Learns Who Luke Skywalker's Father Is

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:06:30 +0000

"Luke, I am your father," is perhaps one of the most famous lines ever in cinematic history. It has been said by nearly anyone with the ability to speak -- except for 23-year-old Carlos, who had no clue that Skywalker's old man was Darth Vadar. Thankfully, when his friends discovered this they decided to make an event of it.

The 10 Dumbest 'Star Wars' Figures Ever Made

Chris Cummins — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:59:41 +0000

'Star Wars' figures are as much of a childhood staple as Mr. Potato Head and View Master reels. So with a seemingly endless array of new 'Star Wars' products in our immediate future thanks to the upcoming movies, the time seems right to reflect upon the saga’s i

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Will John Williams Score the New Films?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:43:27 +0000

Can you possibly have a ‘Star Wars’ film without John Williams’ joyous music accompanying the action? Seems hard to even consider. And if you ask Williams himself, he appears to think the same thing. Read Williams’ thoughts on his role in the ‘Star Wars’ universe going forward after the break. While he doesn’t come right [...]

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Harrison Ford Confirmed to Return as Han Solo!

Mike Sampson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:27:32 +0000

'Star Wars: Episode 7' is still in the early stages of development with J.J. Abrams just joining the team a few weeks ago. So what was one of J.J.'s first orders of business after signing on to direct the next 'Star Wars' film? Today we get word that Harrison Ford will return as Han Solo in 'Star Wars: Episode 7.'

10 Little Darth Vaders Too Cute to Go to the Dark Side

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:52:12 +0000

It seems like Darth Vader's turned a positive corner recently. He's become part of the Disney family after all, so maybe the whole hanging out with princesses thing is turning him into a softie. Or maybe he just got a bad rep all these years. Whatever the case, it doesn't seem like the Dark Lord is all that bad. Why? Well, these kiddos are proof.

Petition to Build Death Star Gaining Steam

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:21:40 +0000

On the White House's website there is a "We The People" section, which allows citizens to "petition the Obama Administration to take action on a range of important issues facing our country." If any submitted petition gets 25,000 E-signatures, then the White House will review the proposal.

Our favorite of these petitions this month has to be from Colorado man “John D" who, as we reported last week, wants the government to secure resources and funding to begin the construction of a Death Star by 2016.

George Lucas Is Giving His 'Star Wars' Money to Education

Damon Houx — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 03:52:54 +0000

It's easy to poke fun at George Lucas. He directed the prequel trilogy after all, and refuses to acknowledge the original cuts of the first three 'Star Wars' movies. But when Lucas does good, that's no joke. And today word broke that Lucas will be giving the majority of the money he got for selling Lucasfilm to educational philanthropy.

The Best Disney / Star Wars Mash-Up Art

TheFW Staff — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 22:29:12 +0000

The geekosphere was rocked today with the announcement that Disney has purchased Lucasfilm, the home of 'Star Wars,' for $4 billion. If that wasn't enough to inspire "Goofy shot first" jokes, Disney also announced plans to release a new 'Star Wars' movie in 2015 which will not be written or directed by George Lucas. (The creator fans love to hate will stay on in a creative consultant capacity.)

But fans of both "a galaxy far, far away" and The Mouse House have been creating awesome mash-up artwork as long as the internet (or at least DeviantArt) has been around.

Orchestral Flash Mob Plays the Theme from 'Star Wars'

Donald Deane — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 03:59:09 +0000

The WDR Symphony Orchestra adds a much-needed touch of class to flash mobs by rapidly convening in a square in Germany and serenading the assembled crowd with a piece of music. Of course, their decision to play the 'Star Wars' theme makes the whole thing border on geeky, but we're okay with that.

10 Dogs Dressed as 'Star Wars' Characters

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:00:35 +0000

We really, really love 'Star Wars.' And by "love" we mean we're borderline obsessed. The only thing that could make it better is if small dogs somehow got involved. Which is to say, it just got better. These dogs display almost as much love as we feel for the fantasy franchise.

Your Week in Awesome GIFs – Presidential Debate, 'Star Wars' Vs. 'Gangnam Style' and More

Hannah Gutenplan — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 03:59:53 +0000

We have some great GIFs for you here to sum up your week. Reaction to a big test you just took? We've got that. Frustration with the presidential debate? We've got that too. Got your heart broken so brutally that you're considering switching teams? That most likely didn't happen, but just in case we've got that for you anyway. It's been a good week.

LEGO Super Star Destroyer VS. LEGO Death Star [VIDEO]

Craig Russell — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:58:49 +0000

The title says it all! An epic battle for control of the universe, all done with LEGO’s. These videos are all over YouTube, and this one is just getting started, having over 33,000 hits in less than a day! From the comments “$900 worth of Star Wars LEGO, 6955 total individual pieces, more than a [...]

Darth Vader Faces Off With Peter Pan at the Disneyland Parade [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:00:25 +0000

Last week, ‘Star Wars’ villain Darth Vader grabbed a couple of stormtroopers and took in the parade at Disneyland. Despite Darth’s reputation for intergalactic terror, the crowd found his presence highly entertaining, and the Disney characters marching in the parade had no qualms about getting in Anakin Skywalker’s face and taunting him with their wholesome [...]

Fight Gets Epic Once Weapons Come Out [Video]

gary.chenoweth — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:06:30 +0000

This makes me long for a simpler time when you didn’t have to worry about someone putting a hole through you with advanced weaponry. They did it with guns or knives, and you liked it.