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Tigers Affiliate To Wear Chewbacca Jersey This Season [VIDEO]

Sarge — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:47:24 +0000

Its been a fast growing tradition over the past few years for MLB clubs to have a Star Wars night at the ballpark. This year the Detroit Tigers Triple A affiliate Toledo Mud Hens will be doing a Star Wars Night of their own on May 4th. Why May 4th? Because of the similar sound [...]

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

Mike Sampson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:35:44 +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.

Harrison Ford Still Can't Forgive Chewbacca For The Past [VIDEO]

Chris Monroe — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:37:08 +0000

Harrison Ford was on Jimmy Kimmel and told the audience that he could not ask questions about the new “Star Wars” film. Then all of a sudden Chewy appears in the audience for a question and bad memories are brought up. This is hilarious.

Sith Lord Gets Revenge By Robbing Convenience Stores [VIDEO]

Sarge — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:12:36 +0000

Man who’s obviously decided to embrace the dark side bumps off 3 convenience stores in the San Diego area in a matter of hours. I don’t think it’ll be too long though before the Jedi (Police) catch up to him. [Source:Fox 5 San Diego]

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – J.J. Abrams Will Direct

Mike Sampson — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 21:42:47 +0000

The search for a 'Star Wars: Episode 7' director is over. J.J. Abrams - the man who once said he would only be interested in 'Star Wars' as a paying moviegoer - will direct the first film in the new trilogy.

'Star Wars' News: White House Nixes Death Star Plans

Damon Houx — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:37:48 +0000

For whatever reason, 'Star Wars' fans petitioned the White House wanting the United States to make a Death Star. That the country our the government has no interest in making one is no surprise. But the Chief of the Science and Space Branch at the White House Office of Management and Budget Paul Shawcross responded to the petition in the nerdiest way possible.

'Star Wars' May Also Be Heading to Television

Damon Houx — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:00:26 +0000

With George Lucas out of Lucasfilm, a number of big changes have already happened. They're developing 'Star Wars Episode 7,' and it looks like a long promised spin-off may be coming out of the mothballs. No, not another Ewok adventure, but the long rumored live-action 'Star Wars' television show.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Plot Details Revealed?

Mike Sampson — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:13:35 +0000

There's been lots of speculation about who would direct 'Star Wars: Episode 7' but so far we haven't heard any rumors regarding the plot of 'Star Wars: Episode 7.' But that may have changed with a new report that may have revealed the top secret plot of the new 'Star Wars' trilogy.

'The Walking Dead,' Now With More Lightsaber

Emerald Catron — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 01:00:47 +0000

This video is perfect for all those times you’ve wondered, “what would ‘The Walking Dead‘ be like if Michonne had a lightsaber instead of a sword?” It’s something we’ve all thought a time or two every few hours of every day always. The answer is there would be a lot more whizzing lightsaber sound effects. [...]

'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 3D' Release Now Fending Off 'Attack of the Clones 3D'

Eric Walkuski — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 03:00:25 +0000

As we revealed back in August, 20th Century Fox altered its original distribution plan for the 'Star Wars' 3D re-releases -- from dishing one out annually to giving them back-to-back releases -- with 'Attack of the Clones' and 'Revenge of the Sith' separated by a mere handful of weeks in late 2013.

Well, that has changed once again, as the studio has moved 'Sith' up; now it opens only two weeks after 'Attack of the Clones.' Find out the exact dates after the break.

'Star Wars – Episode 7′ To Be Written by Oscar Winner Michael Arndt

Damon Houx — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 01:24:28 +0000

Yesterday we learned that Michael Arndt had written a treatment for the upcoming 'Star Wars' sequel, currently called 'Episode 7,' but that didn't seem a confirmation that he had the job. Today it looks like his work has been approved and he's the first writer to take a crack at a new 'Star Wars' film.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Carrie Fisher Says She's Ready to Return Too

Mike Sampson — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:14:19 +0000

First Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill and now Princess Leia herself says she's ready to return for 'Star Wars: Episode 7.' So with Luke, Han and Leia all game for another round of 'Star Wars,' will we actually see them in the films?

'Star Wars: Episode 7′: Harrison Ford Says "Maybe"

Damon Houx — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 02:11:37 +0000

Oh boy, we're in for a long road to 2015. That's when we'll get 'Star Wars - Episode 7' in theaters, but from now until then we're going to be dealing with a lot of rumors about the new 'Star Wars.' Today we heard that Matthew Vaughn might be the film's director, and now we're hearing that it's possible Harrison Ford could join the new film.

Darth Vader Takes Over Disney Land [VIDEO]

Fantone — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:22:11 +0000

With all of the talk about Disney buying the Star Wars franchise this week, nerds are pumped. But what some haven’t considered is how the Happiest Place on Earth is going to handle the Dark Side. Check out the video and see for yourself. Man, those people at Disney don’t waste any time. It was [...]

George Lucas Plans to Donate Disney Money to Charity

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:24:59 +0000

While many 'Star Wars' fans have mixed emotions over George Lucas and Disney's deal, the much-maligned director announced plans on making a charitable donation with the $4 billion he scored from the Mouse House in the deal.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′: What Mark Hamill Has to Say About the New Trilogy

Nick Romano — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 14:22:10 +0000

We were all pretty flabbergasted to hear that a 'Star Wars: Episode 7' was in the works and that Disney would be behind the next big-screen chapter in the 'Star Wars' franchise. But there were a couple people who weren't -- the original Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.

'Star Wars' Episodes 7, 8 and 9 Are the "Most Exciting," Will Focus on Luke Skywalker?

Britt Hayes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 21:01:00 +0000

It was announced yesterday that Disney purchased Lucasfilm and its subsidiaries for $4 billion, with plans to release the first movie ('Star Wars: Episode 7') in a new planned 'Star Wars' trilogy in 2015. Although the additional news that these films will be based on an original story and not on any of the spin-off book series like fans were hoping, we are reportedly still in for an exciting ride.

According to author Dale Pollock, who wrote a biography on filmmaker George Lucas, the upcoming 'Star Wars' trilogy from Disney will be the most exciting 'Star Wars' films yet.

'Star Wars Episode 7′ Is Coming – Who Should Be Cast?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 19:41:12 +0000

As you have surely heard, Disney bought Lucasfilm yesterday and promptly announced there would be three more Star Wars movies, with 'Episode VII' coming out in 2015.

The latest trilogy is going to pick up where 'Return of The Jedi' left off, meaning Luke, Han and Leia will all (presumably) be back. Of course the actors who played those roles will be 32 years older than they were when 'Return of the Jedi' came out so we don't think they will be cast again, outside of possible flashforward scenes.

Star Wars Episode 7 Announced — Babes Rejoice!

GuySpeed Editors — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:43:39 +0000

When we heard that Lucasfilm was being bought by Disney for $4.05 billon, and that Star Wars Episode 7 is set to release in 2015, our brains started working overtime.

Last week we showed you all our favorite Disney Cosplay Babes, and while Star Wars fans are set to be disappointed for a third time by this new release of Star Wars Episode 7 from the beloved franchise, there is an upside to all of this change -- the babes.

The Best Meme Reactions to Disney's Lucasfilm Acquisition

Emerald Catron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 15:11:14 +0000

In case you missed it -- Disney bought Lucasfilm for $4 billion dollars. They also own Marvel now too. To put it in other words, all that stuff you liked as a kid to prove you're not a girl is now owned by the people who made 'Beauty and the Beast.' (On the bright side, the next 'Kingdom Hearts' game could be totally sick.) Of course, not everybody is looking on the bright side. Some of them are making memes. Here are our favorites.