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Star Wars Pinball Proposes a Unique Trilogy With Its First Three Tables
When Zen Studios went to Lucasarts about a year ago, they offered a straightforward pitch for a series of Star Wars-themed pinball tables. OK, here’s the Original Trilogy pack: Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi. OK, now here are the three prequels … “They said no,” said Neil Sorens, Zen’s creative…
By Owen Good Published February 5, 2013 -
George Lucas’ Daughter Could Probably Kick Your Ass: The Movie
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. It’s being made by Briton Bobby Razak, a director who makes MMA docs like this (as well as commercials) for a living. You can check…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 4, 2013 -
Chinese Bootleggers Are Just Screwing Around
Pretty sure Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t in Star Wars: Episode I. That didn’t keep Chinese bootleggers from slapping his mug on this pirated box. It isn’t only Schwarzenegger. Many of the boxes either have incorrect descriptions or feature actors who are not in the film. It’s as though the pirates are just putting whatever is popular—whether…
By Brian Ashcraft Published February 2, 2013 -
Iron Fett? Boba Man? Yeah, Boba Man.
So special effects wizard Stan Winston has a school named after him, aimed at instructing whole new generations in the art of practical movie magic. This image was posted on their Facebook page yesterday. As loathe as I am to entertain the prospect of fanfiction, a sexy drunk playboy bounty hunter is something that could…
By Luke Plunkett Published February 1, 2013 -
Someone’s Made A J.J. Abrams Star Wars Trailer. It Is Perfect.
It’ll be years until we see what Star Trek director J.J. Abrams can do with Star Wars, but in the meantime, artist Gavin Chin has made this fake trailer, cutting the original films into a clip that’s so full of Abrams’ style—and lens flare—that you’d think it was the real thing. Star Wars Trailer by…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 31, 2013 -
This Is How Lucasfilm Convinced J.J. Abrams To Direct Star Wars
After the J.J. Abrams news broke out, a lot of folks were in shock—wait, he’s going to direct both Star Trek and Star Wars? And, more importantly, didn’t J.J. say he wasn’t going to do Star Wars, anyway? What happened; how was he convinced? In a profile about Kathleen Kennedy, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 30, 2013 -
After 35 Years, Star Wars Action Figures Might Actually Be Growing Up
For such a massive series, the standard Star Wars action figures have never exactly set the world on fire. The originals had a range of movement last seen at the Nuremberg Rally, and subsequent ones haven’t improved much. For 2013, though—and perhaps spurred on by Star Wars‘ fresh ownership—Hasbro has pulled out all the stops,…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 30, 2013 -
One Of The World’s Greatest Actors Hated Working With George Lucas
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). One of his most notable roles in recent decades, though, was as Supreme Chancellor Valorum in Star Wars: Episode I.…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2013 -
The Humble MIDI Is 30 Years Old
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface, or MIDI, turns 30 this week. While it’s used across devices and mediums, for a long time it was crucial to your experience with video games, as it was a popular way of getting electronic music stored on game cartridges and discs, especially in the 1990s. Everyone will have their…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 29, 2013 -
Deadline reports that plans to re-release more Star Wars films in 3D have been scrapped. Phew.
By Luke Plunkett Published January 28, 2013 -
J.J. Abrams: Being A Part Of The Next Star Wars Is ‘An Absolute Honor’
Though it was widely-reported that Star Trek director J.J. Abrams would also go on to direct the next Star Wars, it wasn’t until tonight that Lucasfilm issued an official statement. Included are not only remarks from a very humble J.J, but also industry professionals vouching that the franchise is in good hands. This includes even…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 26, 2013 -
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Call Lando, Beijing Is Cloud City
From Silent Hill to Blade Runner, Beijing’s air pollution is helping the metropolis look otherworldly. And this latest batch of photos make Beijing’s skyline look more like Bespin‘s. According to China.org, the smog was especially heavy on January 22 and 23. These photos show Beijing on the morning of the 22nd. Smog is slimy, double-crossing,…
By Brian Ashcraft Published January 26, 2013 -
Report: J.J. Abrams Will Direct The Next Star Wars [UPDATE]
Remember when J.J. Abrams said he wasn’t going to direct the next Star Wars? Apparently, that’s not true. According to a report by The Wrap, the Star Trek director will also be our new Star Wars director. Michael Arndy, behind the film Little Miss Sunshine, is said to be writing the script. Remember though: last…
By Patricia Hernandez Published January 24, 2013 -
Fine. Stick An Xbox 360 Inside You. You’ll Be Malfunctioning Within A Day, You Near-Sighted Scrap Pile.
If you’ve got the room (and love for Star Wars) to spare, Major League Mods are selling these custom Xbox 360 consoles that stick one of Microsoft’s machines inside a model of R2-D2. It’s not cheap—like, it’s $1300 ($1000 if you provide the Xbox)—but hey, console centrepiece showcases don’t come cheap. For something a little…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 23, 2013 -
These Star Wars Cosplayers Don’t Give A F**K
Not all cosplay needs to be about “realism”. Sometimes humour can carry the day, sometimes bravado can do the job, and sometimes you can combine the two for something really special. I’m having a hard time picking my favourite. Fred Durstwalker is great, yeah, but the “classic dame” C-3PO seems to be channelling the inner…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 18, 2013 -
Report: 300 Director Is Working On A New Star Wars Film Based On Seven Samurai [UPDATE: Report Debunked]
Zack Snyder, the director of blockbusters like Watchmen and 300, is currently working on a new Star Wars film set outside of the upcoming trilogy, Vulture reports Update: Hollywood Reporter says Snyder’s agent has denied the Vulture report. Original story follows: Back in November, the Los Angeles Times reported that Man of Steel and 300…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 14, 2013 -
White House Responds To Death Star Petition: ‘The Administration Does Not Support Blowing Up Planets’
The White House has turned down a popular petition to begin construction on a Death Star in fairly hilarious fashion. “The Administration shares your desire for job creation and a strong national defense, but a Death Star isn’t on the horizon,” writes Paul Shawcross, chief of the Science and Space Branch at the White House…
By Kirk Hamilton Published January 11, 2013 -
Princess Leia Is Now An X-Wing Fighter Pilot
There’s a short piece up on Wired about a new Star Wars comic book series. There’s something new in it: Leia is a pilot. Like, an X-Wing pilot, in the orange jumpsuit and everything. Series writer Brian Wood (of DMZ fame, and formerly of Rockstar Games) did a pretty good job of explaining how/why the…
By Luke Plunkett Published January 3, 2013