How Star Wars Might've Had a Different Darth Vader
The Japanese influence in Star Wars is no accident. George Lucas' hero is acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, and he was inspired by the Japanese director's films, such as The Hidden Fortress.
The "Bulk" of George Lucas' $4 Billion Will go to Charity
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.
Check Out These Clips From The Robot Chicken Guys' New, Lucas-Approved …
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.
Maybe Yoda Was Actually Horrible, Awful, and Totally Evil
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.
Hey, Star Wars Grumps, You're Making It Even Worse
It's been popular for far too long to complain about Star Wars. I'm sick of it, because it all sounds to me like a bunch of old people complaining about kids these days.
George Lucas' Daughter Could Kick Your Ass
Lucas began MMA in 2008 after taking Brazilian jiu-jitsu classes. The former dance instructor's first fight was in May of that year.
Why George Lucas Won't Make Any More Star Wars Movies
From an interview with The New York Times.
Don't Store Owners Know Anakin Skywalker Killed Children?
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.
Darth Vader Reduced to Doing Korean Ads, Warping into the Women's…
Why wonder what the hell Sonic the Hedgehog is doing in a car insurance ad
All Your Miniature Star Wars Fantasies Come True
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.
This Is the Helmet You Are Looking For
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.
Empire Strikes Back Director Irvin Kershner Dead At 87
Irvin Kershner, the director behind what many consider the finest of all the Star Wars films, has passed away at the age of 87.
George Lucas Suing Mind-Control Tech Company
The creator of the Star Wars franchise, George Lucas, is suing the creators of the Jedi Mind thought technology tech.
It's Time For Star Wars Corsets [Update]
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!
The Star Wars of The New Generation Is...
Well, according to Gears of War designer Cliff Bleszinski, it is...
George Lucas Said No To A Wookiee Superhero Game
The story propelling Lucasart's Force Unleashed is one of apprenticeship, Imperial cleavage, good and evil. It could have been about a Wookiee superhero, which would have been awesome, but no, George Lucas nixed that idea.
Open Darth Vader's Head, Eat Gum
Ever wonder what is inside Darth Vader's helmet? Well, besides actors Sebastian Shaw and David Prowse.
Bad Reviews Made Star Wars Developers Sad
Last year, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed was released to reviews that ranged from glowing (Variety) to anything but (Wired). It was those negative reviews that made the game's developer glum.
Don't Count Out A Force Unleashed Motion Picture
Jett Lucas Out-Bugged The Testers – Force Unleashed Launch Party
Noooooo! George Lucas Involved With Force Unleashed Plot
Analyst: LucasArts Layoffs About EA, Studio Politics
LucasArts may be saying publicly that its recent mass layoffs were due to development cycles
