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May the 4th Be With You Recap & Star Wars Weekend Tips

Sarah N — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:12 +0000

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 4, 2013 were treated to a sneak peek of the theme park’s annual Star Wars Weekend festivities with a Limited Time Magic event titled, “May the 4th Be with You.” Guests were given a chance to see all of their favorite characters from the Star Wars films and

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Disney Plans New ‘Star Wars’ Film Every Year Starting in 2015

Patrick — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 03:00:26 +0000

As of last October, we knew that a new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy was happening, as was announced when Disney purchased Lucasfilm. At the time, all we knew was that the new series would start with ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, and that the film will be directed by J.J. Abrams, which will be released in the

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Boba Fett Actors Unite at Star Wars Celebration Europe II

Aljon — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:32 +0000

Here’s the latest news regarding guests and events slated for the HUGE Star Wars Celebration Europe II convention July 26-28 in Messe Essen, Germany. Four Fetts at Celebration for the First Time in Europe! Boba Fett is one of the most popular characters of the Star Wars saga, and fans will have the chance to meet four

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Star Wars Launches “This Is Madness” Tournament

Aljon — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:00:16 +0000

StarWars.com has just launched the "This Is Madness" tournament to decide the galaxy's most popular Star Wars character. Cast your votes today!

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Is This the End for Star Wars: The Clone Wars Animated Series?

Aljon — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:00:56 +0000

There has been a lot of internet buzz regarding the future of ”Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated series since Cartoon Network aired the season finale last week. Rumors of the show’s cancellation ran wild while others speculated an announcement from Disney about the move to one of its channels. Today we know that Lucasfilm

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Return of the Princess – Carrie Fisher on Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode VII

Aljon — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 03:00:39 +0000

Star Wars news seems to be breaking on a daily basis which is a great thing! Original trilogy actors have been doing a lot of press answering questions regarding their possible involvement in Star Wars Episode VII. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams have mentioned wanting to return to a galaxy far, far

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Buzz About Harrison Ford’s Possible Return as Star Wars’ Han Solo

Aljon — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 00:00:28 +0000

The internet is buzzing about the reports of Harrison Ford reprising his role as galactic smuggler turned good-guy, Han Solo for another trip back to a galaxy far, far away. A video report from Fox News Latino surfaced today with an interview with Latino-Review.com’s El Mayimbe with word that Ford will indeed play Han Solo

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Disney to Exapand Star Wars Mythos with Standalone Films

Aljon — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:00:09 +0000

Last night in an interview with CNBC Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger confirmed that work is currently underway to expand the Star Wars franchise by creating standalone films. The lends credence to rumors of a Yoda, Han Solo and Boba Fett solo adventures, however there are no confirmations from Disney or Lucasfilm regarding characters or what

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Top 5 Reasons Why I’m Excited J.J. Abrams is Directing Star Wars VII

Savannah — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:00:06 +0000

So I usually stick to writing about Walt Disney World; but today, I’m not going to talk about that at all! Today, I’m going indulge my inner geek and rave about the latest development in my beloved Star Wars universe: Disney’s announcement of Star Wars VII’s director, J.J. Abrams! For those of you who don’t

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J.J. Abrams Has Officially Signed on For ‘Star Wars Episode VII’

Patrick — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 05:27:49 +0000

Just yesterday, I reported that J.J. Abrams had been offered the director’s chair of ‘Star Wars Episode VII’, taking over the reins once handled by George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, and Richard Marquand, respectively. The Wrap had originally reported the news, but there was silence on the studio side, and almost everyone involved in both parties.

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J.J. Abrams to Direct ‘Star Wars Episode VII’

Patrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:00:33 +0000

We’ve been waiting for some time on info about who would be taking over the ‘Star Wars’ series, ever since George Lucas sold the franchise to Disney last year. Rumors ran rampant quickly, with names like Steven Spielberg, Matthew Vaughn, and one that was frequently popping up, was J.J. Abrams. Many assumed that with

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White House Responds to ‘Star Wars’ Death Star Petition

Tara — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:00:40 +0000

In what I believe was a lighthearted moment the White House officially responded to a “We the People” petition to “secure resources and funding, and begin construction of a Death Star by 2016.” Though the White House has decided against going forward with the Death Star plan, and you can see the full version of

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Director Zack Snyder Developing a Standalone ‘Star Wars’ Film

Patrick — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:00:42 +0000

It looks like the ‘Star Wars’ train is full steam ahead right now. While we’ve heard about the possible new TV series on ABC, and we know that LucasFilm is planning a new trilogy set after ‘Return of the Jedi’, but now it looks like they’re taking a page out of the Marvel book and

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Last Minute Star Wars Gift Guide – Top 5 Coffee Table Guides and Resource Books

Aljon — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 04:00:36 +0000

Christmas is rapidly approaching and with life moving as fast as it does you may not have been able to nail down that perfect gift for that Star Wars geek in your life. If that’s the case take note of my TOP 10 Jedi Mouseketeer recommended books – specifically coffee table guides. I don’t know of a

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Toy Story 3 Screenplay Writer Michael Arndt Begins Work on Star Wars – Episode 7

Aljon — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 02:00:05 +0000

Pre-production work on Star Wars: Episode VII is well underway and with speculation running rampant on who will be directing the new trilogy, Lucasfilm has confirmed that award-winning writer Michael Arndt will write the screenplay for the new Star Wars film. Arndt won an Academy Award® for Best Original Screenplay for writing Little Miss Sunshine

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Disney to Acquire Lucasfilm

Chip — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:08:53 +0000

Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas. Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of

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Bluray Review – The Great Mouse Detective Mystery in the Mist Edition

Sunshine — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 22:00:17 +0000

On October 9, 2012 fans can experience Disney’s greatest little mystery in High Definition picture and sound, and go on a great big adventure as “The Great Mouse Detective” Mystery in the Mist Edition“ arrives on 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack and HD Digital. When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London’s master toymaker, the brilliant Basil

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Lucasfilm Announces Back-to-back 3D Releases for Star Wars Episodes II and III Fall 2013

Aljon — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:14 +0000

On the final day of Star Wars Celebration VI Lucasfilm let the cat out the bag regarding the future 3D releases of the Star Wars prequel films. Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox have announced the official release dates for the 3D theatrical launch of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star

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Star Wars Detours Animated Comedy Series Takes Us Funny Side of the Force

Aljon — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 01:00:59 +0000

One of the highlights of Star Wars Celebration VI was The Super-Secret Star Wars Panel with Todd, Seth, and Matt where we saw the debut of footage from Star Wars: Detours. Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matt Senreich, along with director Todd Grimes were there to tell fans in attendance all about their “Lucas-blessed” take

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Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok) to Appear at Star Wars Celebration VI

Aljon — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 01:00:29 +0000

Film and television actor, and seasoned Celebration host, Warwick Davis will attend Celebration VI, signing autographs and meeting fans in the Celebration Autograph Hall as well as appearing on stage to share stories about his fascinating career, and entertain questions from the audience. Davis has been well known to Star Wars fans since his career-starting

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