Lightsabers. The weapon of a Jedi knight. An elegant weapon for a more civilized time. The most efficient limb-removal device in the galaxy. But who made them? How did George Lucas determine their colors? Are there other light-weapons in the Star Wars universe? Here are more than a dozen lightsaber facts only the… » 4/25/14 2:27pm 4/25/14 2:27pm

To tell the truth, the best thing in this clip by Nerdist is not necessarily the fan moments (that Patton Oswalt scene though...), but Mark Hamill himself, who still looks super cool and totally ready to put the robe back on. He's here to show some of his favorite Star Wars fan moments, all leading up to a contest. » 2/13/14 9:20am 2/13/14 9:20am

Amanda Lucas, the daughter of Star Wars creator George Lucas, is an MMA fighter. This trailer is for a documentary about her, called Lucas, due for release later this year. » 2/04/13 3:00am 2/04/13 3:00am

Terence Stamp is one of our age's great actors. The guy has been everyone from Dracula to General Zod, and been in everything from Young Guns to Halo 3 (he was the Prophet of Truth). » 1/29/13 11:30pm 1/29/13 11:30pm

According to a report on THR, the "majority" of the $4 billion George Lucas is receiving for the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney (he owns 100% of the company) will be going to charity. » 10/31/12 9:47pm 10/31/12 9:47pm

File this one under: "What the hell do I even do with this information?" The guys behind Robot Chicken (including Joker himself, Seth Green) are making a new animated show called Star Wars Detours that will mercilessly, if lovingly, mock Star Wars. George Lucas has even given them his stamp of approval. » 8/24/12 5:45pm 8/24/12 5:45pm

Fairly or unfairly, Star Wars creator George Lucas is often pegged as public enemy number one for a variety of reasons. But for sci-fi author David Brin, there's another baddie: Yoda. » 8/08/12 8:01am 8/08/12 8:01am

She really could. She could kick a lot of people's asses—not just yours. That's because Amanda Lucas is a mixed martial arts superstar.

Lucas began MMA in 2008 after taking Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes. The former dance instructor's first fight was in May of that year. » 2/21/12 4:30am 2/21/12 4:30am

From an interview with The New York Times. » 1/17/12 11:30pm 1/17/12 11:30pm

Game developer Ross Mills noticed something he found, tongue planted firmly in cheek, appalling: a British retailer specializing in educational toys had the gall to sell Anakin Skywalker stuff. » 1/11/12 2:30am 1/11/12 2:30am

Why wonder what the hell Sonic the Hedgehog is doing in a car insurance ad when you can wonder what the hell Darth Vader is doing in South Korean telecom commercials. » 1/09/12 5:00am 1/09/12 5:00am

Star Wars is epic, spawning movies, toys, and video games. That's doesn't mean it's too big for the small scale. If anything, it works brilliantly. » 12/08/11 1:30am 12/08/11 1:30am

R2-D2, the helmet. Created by Philadelphia-based artist and illustrator Jenn, this a do-it-yourself original. The force is strong with this one. » 8/24/11 6:30am 8/24/11 6:30am

Check out this pretty hilarious fake trailer for George Lucas Strikes Back, a story about the original George, not the evil doppelganger Hollywood created to ruin the Star Wars legacy. » 6/02/11 1:20pm 6/02/11 1:20pm

Irvin Kershner, the director behind what many consider the finest of all the Star Wars films, has passed away at the age of 87. » 11/29/10 11:20am 11/29/10 11:20am

The creator of the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas, is suing the creators of the Jedi Mind thought technology tech. » 8/24/10 5:00am 8/24/10 5:00am

Currently, I'm not in the market for a corset. Perhaps one day, I will be. Right now? No siree. That doesn't mean you aren't though! » 6/08/10 3:00am 6/08/10 3:00am

Well, according to Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski, it is... » 5/14/10 5:00am 5/14/10 5:00am