Star Wars

10 Science-Fiction Heroes Who Don't Need Origin Stories

source: io9

Han Solo (Star Wars): Maybe the Expanded Universe comics or novels have explained to us who Han Solo was before he started flying the Millennium Falcon. I'm not sure. Maybe there's a video game where you play as Baby Han, crawling around in black diapers and a little vest, and fighting baby St...

Published Fri, Jan 22

Opinion: Hey Lucas, Make Star Wars Episodes 7-9 Already

source: FlickMojo.com

Harrison Ford (Han Solo) is 67 years old, Mark Hamill (Luke) is 58, Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) is 53. What’s my point? Well simply that we know there will be more Star Wars movies. It’s simply a matter of time. Once Lucas drains the prequel money bag dry he’ll realize that just the income from...

Published Fri, Jan 15

A Long Time Ago In a Galaxy Berry, Berry Far Away

source: StarWars.com

In the interest of sibling playtime compromise, my Star Wars toys rubbed elbows with characters from some interesting mid-80's franchises. And why does my Han Solo smell like artificial blueberries?

Published Thu, Jan 7

Entertainment Earth Toy of the Week Podcast: December 30, 2009

source: Entertainment Earth Satellite Newsletter

Toy of the Week: Exclusive Star Wars Gentle Giant Animated Boba Fett Maquette! Just released, hugely popular, and includes a frozen Han Solo in Carbonite on the display stand. How can you miss this one? Direct link: http://www.entertainmentearth.com/podcasts/091230c.mp3

Published Wed, Dec 30

Q & A with Seth MacFarlane

source: Los Angeles Times

Fox 31 KDVR.com Q & A with Seth MacFarlane The 'Family Guy' creator talks about his 'Star Wars' fixation, his visit to George Lucas' ranch and being targeted by the Parents Television Council. ... Family Guy - Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (2009) : Blu-rayPopMatters

Published Sat, Dec 26

Not The News...

source: Ve3d.com

In an early draft of Star Wars, the character of Luke Skywalker was called Dirk Starkiller. Of the 17000 poems Emily Dickenson wrote, only seven were ...

Published Sat, Dec 26

Star Wars Japanese Mini Busts Get a Touch of Beethoven

source: Chip Chick

Bandai Japan has decided to add a bit of class to five models including Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Han Solo, and Darth Vader. ...

Published Fri, Dec 25

Top 50 Blu-ray Releases of 2009

source: Electronic House

Washington Times Three separate rooms, one starfield, and a life-sized Han Solo are just a few of the things that help two super "Star Wars" fans get their geek on in this ... How Blu-ray stole Christmas (and why that should worry you)DVICE Why Movies Are Better in the TheaterIGN

Published Thu, Dec 24