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Unwitting YouTube Star Ghyslain Raza, 'The Star Wars Kid' Speaks Out On Cyber Bullying

Keith James — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:12:45 +0000

Who hasn't been inspired by the lightsaber battles in the Star Wars movies and imagined themselves flipping around amidst spinning twirls of light dispatching evil minions with their flashy technique while somehow managing not to cut off their own limbs? (Ahem. Did I just type that out loud?)

'Star Wars Episode 7′: How Secret Will the Production Be?

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:53:21 +0000

Director JJ Abrams is infamous for keeping details on his projects on the down low, so many people have already begun speculating what will go on with the production of 'Star Wars Episode 7.' If there's one thing we learned from watching the production of the prequel trilogy, it's that 'Star Wars' fans are as passionate as they are nosy and if there's one thing we've learned from 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' it's that Abrams plays things close to the vest. A recent interview with LucasFilm honcho Kathleen Kennedy shed some light on this whole situation.

8 Things You Didn't Know About 'Star Wars' Costumes

Bretton Jardell — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:08:07 +0000

Costumes and makeup played an important and often-overlooked role in making the six 'Star Wars' movies sensational sci-fi masterpieces that, even today, nothing has really matched. They were at the center of an engrossing experience that made the viewer literally feel as though they had been transported to a distant galaxy far, far away.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Is Definitely Not Something Harrison Ford Wants to Talk About…Yet

Nick Romano — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:05:48 +0000

As you most likely already know, reports of Harrison Ford's involvement in the upcoming J.J. Abrams-directed 'Star Wars: Episode 7' came out a while back followed by a statement from George Lucas saying that him, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill were all in negotiations. Plus even Ford himself said he "thinks" it's a sure thing -- but that's apparently all he has to say on the matter and he won't discuss it further. Seriously.

Watch All Six 'Star Wars' Movies at Once

Emerald Catron — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:04:44 +0000

If you’ve never seen any of the ‘Star Wars‘ movies and just want to get it over with once and for all, here you go. This is all six of the ‘Star Wars’ movies that have been made to date. Conveniently playing at once in one video. That way you can knock out the entire [...]

Harrison Ford Talks About 'Star Wars Episode 7,' Though He Isn't Sure He's Supposed To [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:55:30 +0000

Ready for something mind-blowing? Harrison Ford is probably going to be in ‘Star Wars Episode 7.’ Ready for something else mind-blowing? Harrison Ford is 70 years old. Seriously, look at this man. But we digress. On the red carpet for his new flick ’42,’ Ford, who never officially confirmed his appearance in the upcoming ‘Star [...]

Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher + Mark Hamill Set to Appear in New 'Star Wars.' Maybe. (Definitely.)

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:07:40 +0000

Whether you hate or love the idea of more new 'Star Wars' movies (we know, those prequels put the fear of God in you), at least some exciting news has arrived for everyone: Original main cast members Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill have already signed on for the sequels.

At least according to George Lucas, who can't seem to stop stealing everyone's thunder.

'Star Wars' Rumor: 'Knights of the Old Republic' Film Could be in the Works

Damon Houx — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:50:00 +0000

Though we're still waiting for actual casting announcements for 'Star Wars: Episode 7,' another big aspect of the new Disney-run Lucasfilm is the idea of multiple 'Star Wars' films a year. And though we've heard about spin-off movies for some of the characters, the latest rumor is that the popular 'Star Wars' video game 'Knights of the Old Republic' may be brought to the big screen.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Mark Hamill Talks About Returning as Luke Skywalker

Jacob Hall — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:43:24 +0000

'Star Wars: Episode 7' is still a few years away, but it's all the internet can talk about...even though everyone knows nothing about it. In that way, it's kinda comforting to know that Luke Skywalker himself is just as much in the dark as the rest of us! Although the one and only Mark Hamill can't provide us with any hard data on the upcoming 'Star Wars' adventure, he unleashed his two cents on the entire project into the internet.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Harrison Ford Confirmed to Return as Han Solo!

Mike Sampson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:27:32 +0000

'Star Wars: Episode 7' is still in the early stages of development with J.J. Abrams just joining the team a few weeks ago. So what was one of J.J.'s first orders of business after signing on to direct the next 'Star Wars' film? Today we get word that Harrison Ford will return as Han Solo in 'Star Wars: Episode 7.'

8 Pop Culture Romance Novels We Wish Were Real

Christine Gritmon — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:33:51 +0000

This Valentine’s Day, millions will cuddle up with their cats and a box of Dove bars and sink into a juicy romance novel. Wouldn’t it be far more interesting if romance novels contained the complexity, suspense and intrigue of our favorite TV shows and movies? Below, our noblest attempts at visual fan fiction. If these pop culture novels were real, they'd go straight to our Kindles so no one could see us reading them in public.

'Star Wars Episode 7′ — Lawrence Kasdan Wants to "Start Fresh"

Jacob Hall — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:09:50 +0000

There was much fanboy rejoicing when is was learned that Lawrence Kasdan was on board to write a new 'Star Wars' spin-off movie and consult on 'Star Wars Episode 7.' After all, this is the man who wrote 'The Empire Strikes Back,' a movie that isn't just the best 'Star Wars' movie, but one of the best science fiction movies ever made. Although the full details of whatever Kasdan is working on (a Yoda movie? Young Han Solo?) are buried in an underground bunker somewhere, he recently spoke about his involvement in the new films.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Yoda to Get His Own Movie?

Damon Houx — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:57:04 +0000

There are so many directions to go with possible 'Star Wars' spin-offs, and though one of the most appealing things about 'Star Wars - Episode 7' is that it wouldn't be more back-story, there's a rumor we may get stand-alone adventures from some of the characters in the universe. And word is that Yoda might get his own movie.

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

Mike Sampson — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:42:47 +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.

New 'Star Wars' Film to Be Directed by Zack Snyder?

Mike Sampson — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:07:18 +0000

We've heard rumors that there would be a point where we could see multiple 'Star Wars' films in a single year, much like what Marvel is doing with their superhero universe. What would that mean outside of 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and its sequels we didn't really know but now we've got a much better idea of Disney's plans. Director Zack Snyder ('Man of Steel') is developing a 'Star Wars' spinoff that would be loosely based on 'The Seven Samurai' but with Jedi.

'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.

Guillermo Del Toro Actually Turned Down Directing Star Wars 7

Keith James — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:49:31 +0000

Guillermo Del Toro, the director who did movies like the 'Hellboy' series, 'Pan's Labyrinth', 'Mimic' and is also releasing the exciting new 'Pacific Rim' movie soon was actually offered the director spot for 'Star Wars 7', but declined! Is he in his right mind? Well, no... But even a dummy would jump at the chance right? So, why did he turn it down?

'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.

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

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:47:25 +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′: Harrison Ford Says "Maybe"

Damon Houx — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:11:37 +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.