Category: Star Wars
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Because Darth Vader Wasn't Big and Scary Enough… Japanese Military Builds Giant Star Wars Snow Sculpture
Darth Vader was one of the biggest and scariest bad guys of my young childhood. He was the ultimate villain in fact, until I saw what the Emperor could do to Luke in Return of the Jedi. Even then, there has always been something about not seeing Vader’s face and his ability to choke someone…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Advice Courtesy of Mark Hamill… Will You Use It?
Think of Star Wars and several characters always come to mind. Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo, oh… and Luke Skywalker. The last three of these characters will be appearing in the next Star Wars movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens. As anticipation, speculation, hype, and hopes gear up for this next film, Mark Hamill has…
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Star Wars Episodes 8 & 9 Confirmed for 2017 & 2019
It’s not too early to mark your calendars for the upcoming Star Wars films. As we know there will be an Episode 8 and Episode 9 in the future. It has been confirmed that Episode 8 is scheduled for a 2017 release while Episode 9 is set for a 2019 release. Disney CEO, Bob Iger, said this on…
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Lucasfilm Investigating Star Wars Leak
In a subpoena request originally posted by Courthouse News Service, details have emerged that Lucasfilm is actively searching for a leaker who has posted copyrighted photos from the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens. On Oct. 29th, 2014, a user by the name of “Darth_Simi” allegedly posted an unauthorized photo from the set of Star…
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More Star Wars Series From Marvel Coming
New Star Wars Series from Marvel! Subscribe to All Three Today! New York, NY, January 23rd, 2015 – Star Wars has finally returned to Marvel, and what better way to get caught up on your favorite heroes than through Marvel Subscriptions? The force kicks off this January with Star Wars, a new series from Jason…
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The Force Was Strong With the Inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon at Disneyland
This past weekend, thousands of active Star Wars fans descended on the Disneyland Resort for the various events of the inaugural Star Wars Half Marathon weekend. The weekend included races for kids, a 5k, 10k, and half marathon. There was also a Wookie Welcome Party to get the weekend started off in the right direction.…
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Star Wars Rebels Appear at Disneyland's Star Wars Half-Marathon Wookie Welcome Party
Star Wars Inaugural Half Marathon kicked off with the Wookie Welcome Party, a two hour Tomorrowland after hours ticket. Guests were escorted in at 9:30 where Tomorrowland became a night club of sorts, complete with food and drink, and plenty of dancing. The food served were Star Wars themed desserts. Among them were Wookie Cookies,…
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Billy Dee Williams Returns as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars Rebels continues to pull fans closer and closer to the original Star Wars trilogy with cameos by classic Star Wars characters. Billy Dee Williams is coming to Star Wars Rebels to reprise the role of Lando Calrissian. In the episode Idiot’s Array, Lando will end up on adventure with the crew of the Ghost…
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Star Wars #1 Cover Variant
Marvel’s Star Wars #1 Exclusive Covers and Signing Event with Jason Aaron and John Cassaday MIDTOWNCOMICS.COM NYC Store Locations: Times Square: 200 W. 40th Street, corner 7th Avenue. Grand Central: 459 Lexington Avenue, corner 45th Street. Downtown: 64 Fulton Street, corner Gold Street. Visit our comics boutiques: FAO Schwarz: 767 5th Avenue, corner 58th Street.…
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"Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith" In 3D At Star Wars Celebration
It’s not every day that you get a chance to watch Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith in 3D. If you would like the check out this film’s 3D conversion by Lucasfilm, you can do so at the upcoming Star Wars Celebration April 16-19 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Originally debuting in 2005,…
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Star Wars Celebration Comes to Anaheim Convention Center April 16-19
Star Wars. When you hear those words do you automatically think of your favorite character or scene from the film? If that is a yes, it is time to check out the Star Wars Celebration. Taking part on April 16 – 19 at the Anaheim Convention Center, this is the one stop spot for all…
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2015 a Big Year for Movies as Disney Releases Schedule
2015 is going to a big year for movies from The Walt Disney Company. A quick look at the list of movies coming up in the coming year and one could surmise that it could be perhaps the biggest year ever for Disney. This comes after 2014 being the second biggest year ever for the…
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VIDEO: Yoda Joins Star Wars Rebels
Star Wars fans are getting a New Year’s gift when Star Wars Rebels returns to Disney XD on January 5, 2015. Yoda will be featured in the episode entitled Path of the Jedi. If this wasn’t good enough, Frank Oz will be returning to voice the character he originated. If waiting isn’t a strongpoint, the episode…
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Thank You from the Cast and Crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens
The cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens wishes to thank everyone for their support for the StarWars: Force For Change initiative. To do so, a special video was put together. Star Wars: Force for Change ran from May 21-July 25, 2014 and raised money for UNICEF to help find creative solutions to some…
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Frank Oz Returns as Yoda in Star Wars Rebels
As if there wasn’t enough to geek out about with Star Wars Rebels, now StarWars.com has announced that Frank Oz is returning to the role of Yoda for the show. This is the role he originated with a character that is hard to imagine being so beloved as he is today without Oz. Yoda was…
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Trading Cards Reveal Star Wars Characters
It’s hard to believe but it has already been two weeks since the trailer for Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens was released. This trailer brought up many questions of “who is that!?” to the fans who watched. And now, the good folks from Lucasfilm and Disney have decided to answer some of those…
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Star Wars #1 First Look
The Force is Strong With Your New Look at STAR WARS™ #1 New York, NY – December 5th, 2014 – Lucasfilm Ltd. and Marvel Entertainment are extremely proud to present your new look at the highly anticipated STAR WARS #1 – the blockbuster new ongoing series welcoming Star Wars™ back home to the House…
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"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Teaser Trailer Playing in Select Theaters This Friday
Announced via Twitter, director of the new film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, J.J. Abrams shared with fans that this Friday in select theaters, a teaser trailer will be released. That’s correct, an exclusive look at what we can expect for the new film. The photo above was posted along with the tweet. If you would…
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Star Wars Rebels: Empire Day (S1Ep7) – Review
First and foremost I must thank everyone for tearing themselves away from Dragon Age: Inquisition (or was that just me?) to read this review for episode seven of Star Wars Rebels. For the past couple of weeks I have been speculating that the show will continue to get better and better and it simply just…
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A Look At The Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend Finisher Medals
Here is some out of this world news for those that will be taking part in the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend, presented by Sierra Nevada Corporation. Disney Parks Blog has released the images of the finisher medals. All those that take part and complete their race will receive a medal. Taking part January 15-18…
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Star Wars Episode VII Receives Official Title – Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Star Wars fans have been speculating for months (if not years) what the official title of Star Wars Episode VII will be. This morning on starwars.com, that question was answered. The official title for the next Star Wars flick is now Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. [Tweet “Star Wars Episode VII Gets Title!”]…
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Marvel Comics' Star Wars #1
Welcome Home Star Wars! Jaxxon is Back! Star Wars #1 Party Variant Only Available at Local Comic Shops! This January, the iconic Star Wars franchise returns to the House of Ideas in grand fashion with the first can’t-miss ongoing series kicking off in STAR WARS #1! Today, Marvel Entertainment and Lucasfilm Ltd. are extremely proud…
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X-Wing and Tie-Fighter to be Digitally Re-Released
One of the best set of Star Wars games is about to be digitally re-released. Star Wars: X-Wing and Star Wars: Tie-Fighter will be re-released on October 28, 2014. The announcement came from Good Old Games. The games will be digitally enhanced but retain their earlier classic look from the early 90’s. Both games should be…