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Patton Oswalt's Epic 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Pitch Gets Animated

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:59 +0000

Just when you thought comedian Patton Oswalt’s viral hit rant from ‘Parks and Recreation‘ couldn’t get any better, along comes an animated version of quite possibly the greatest movie pitch of all time. Last month, the comic made a hysterical appearance on NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation,’ in which he played an angry local citizen holding [...]

'Star Wars Rebels' Animated Series Coming in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:13 +0000

From the moment Disney announced it would begin "winding down" 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' as it began building a new era of the 'Star Wars' franchise, fans have wondered where the animated arm of the franchise would reach next. Now, we've learned that the newest project will take the name 'Star Wars Rebels,' chronicling the time between trilogies after the formation of the Empire! Preview the newest 'Star Wars' series inside!

'Star Wars Episode 7′ — Jonathan Rhys Meyers to Join the Cast?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:27:36 +0000

'Star Wars Episode 7' will bring back original franchise cast members like Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, but we may have learned which new actor will be joining them in the most anticipated film in years. Drumroll, please...are 'Star Wars' fans ready to see Jonathan Rhys Meyers join the saga?

'Star Wars' and 'Doctor Who' Brawl Breaks Out at Sci-Fi Convention

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:46:11 +0000

When one thinks of a sci-fi convention brawl, one conjures up images of Trekkies squaring off against guys dressed like Stormtroopers. But what if the battle went down across the pond in Great Britain? A sci-fi convention at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England featured enough geek-on-geek violence that the police got involved. [...]

Cosplay of the Day: The Many Adventures of Princess Leia

Britt Hayes — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:05:30 +0000

Some cosplayer choose just one costume based on their favorite character, but today’s standout gives us not one, not two, butÂ threeÂ different versions of Princess Leia from our beloved ‘Star Wars‘ trilogy. Leia is so cool. She’s cooler than Luke, obviously, but we’d argue she’s even cooler than Han Solo. Han thinks he’s hot stuff (and [...]

'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek': Which Is Better?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:39 +0000

It’s a battle of the two most revered sci-fi universes.Â ’Star Wars‘Â vs. ‘Star Trek.’ Come on, fanboys, you know you have an opinion on this one! It’s one of the most hotly debated questions in geek history, andÂ both have multi-layered worlds that span almost every conceivable medium: films, TV series, books, video games, toys, etc. Both [...]

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Simon Pegg Says It'll Have Everything We Loved About the Originals

Nick Romano — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:28:10 +0000

One of the main questions regarding 'Star Wars: Episode 7' is, "Will J.J. Abrams be able to follow in George Lucas' footsteps?" Many, including 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star Simon Pegg, believes yes, as he's already reinvigorated the 'Star Trek' universe. But what exactly will he bring to the next chapter? As Pegg said, "All the things that we loved about the first three."

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Mark Hamill Talks His Involvement and Potential Plot Details

Jacob Hall — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:43:57 +0000

A few days ago, a special screening of 'Return of the Jedi' was held at Entertainment Weekly's CapeTown Film Festival and audiences found themselves treated to a special appearance by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. Over the course of two Q&As, the beloved actor spoke about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and the 'Star Wars' franchise as a whole confirming some information we already unofficially knew and revealing a bit more about the new trilogy.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Watch J.J. Abrams and Simon Pegg Discuss the Franchise

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:40:36 +0000

For some 'Star Trek' fans, it was a slap to the face when director J.J. Abrams stopped going where no man has gone before and decided to journey to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. How will they feel when they see Abrams discussing how great 'Star Wars' is with the chief engineer of the Enterprise, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (aka Simon Pegg)?

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars': Watch an Un-Aired Scene from Mysterious New Arc

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:03 +0000

As bright as the future of 'Star Wars' might seem with its (at least) five new movies on the way, that future will always be dimmed by the cancellation of Cartoon Network's CGI epic 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars.' Admittedly, the series went through a meaty 5 seasons, but its unexpected shelving left a number of already-produced arcs on the cutting room floor, and a number of unanswered questions. Fortunately, you can get a new taste of one of the unreleased stories right now!

The Best Star Wars Day Art on the Web

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:25:16 +0000

This Saturday is basically every geek's dream come true. Not only is it Free Comic Book Day (!!!!!!), it is also Star Wars Day. (Get it?? "May the fourth be with you.") Here are some of our favorite ways people have expressed their excitement over Star Wars Day, because if there's one thing geeks are good at, it's making stuff on a computer. Check it out.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Will Have a Score by John Williams, Says J.J. Abrams

Britt Hayes — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:30:22 +0000

‘Star Wars‘ fans needn’t worry about whether their favorite composer will return to score the new ‘Episode 7′-led trilogy — director J.J. Abrams assures us John Williams will be coming back. During a recent press stop in Berlin to promote ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ J.J. Abrams joined the cast to discuss the upcoming sequel, but [...]

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars': Final Episodes To Address Long-Running 'Star Wars' Mystery?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:05:07 +0000

Little over a month ago 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' fans were dismayed to learn that Disney had effectively shuttered production on Cartoon Network's long-running series, despite unfinished arcs and a number of episodes already in production. Even as supervising director Dave Filoni remains with the franchise overall, new reports suggest that unfinished material from 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars would have addressed a major 'Star Wars' mystery that had bugged fans for years. Get the inside scoop on what we might still see inside!

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.

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

Jacob Hall — Sat, 27 Apr 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.

These Creepy Skintight 'Star Wars' Costumes Will Give You Nightmares

Eddie Wright — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:46:31 +0000

Looking to get an early start on your costume for that midnight screening of ‘Star Wars: Episode VII‘ in 2015? Well Costume Craze has got you disturbingly and revealingly covered with their “OH THE HUMANITY!” shout-inducing Second Skin costumes featuring your favorite folks from a galaxy that is not nearly far, far away enough. Check [...]

Harrison Ford Melts Down on Kimmel After Being Asked 'Star Wars' Questions

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:02:52 +0000

We guess not everyone is excited about the new Star Wars reboot. Looks like Han is truly going Solo. On a recent episode on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ superstar Harrison Ford dropped by to promote his new film ’42.’ But during the interview, when asked about JJ Abrams’ new Star WarsÂ movie, Ford declared that he couldn’t [...]

'Star Wars' Actor Richard LeParmentier Dead at 66

Jacob Hall — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:30:06 +0000

Richard LeParmentier, who was a key actor in one of the most famous ‘Star Wars‘ scenes of all time, has passed away at 66. Even if you don’t know his name, you’ll surely know him as the Imperial Admiral whose “lack of faith” Darth Vader finds disturbing. Yep, you know the scene. During a villainous [...]

Harrison Ford Flips Out After Audience Member Asks a 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Question

Mike Sampson — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:41:55 +0000

Harrison Ford was a guest on last night's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' to promote his movie '42' and naturally the discussion came around to 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and the future of the franchise. Ford tried to stay mum and say he couldn't talk about anything 'Star Wars,' but when he agreed to some questions from the audience, things got heated and Ford walked off the set. Watch video of the incident below.

'Star Wars Episode 7′ Meets 'The Avengers' – Watch Patton Oswalt's Brilliantly Geeky 'Parks and Rec' Rant

Jacob Hall — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:15:33 +0000

This Thursday, stand up comedian (and one of the funniest men alive) Patton Oswalt guest stars on NBC's beloved 'Parks and Recreation' as a Pawnee, Indiana citizen who attempts to block a city council vote with a lengthy filibuster. Asked to talk at length about whatever he wanted by the producers, Oswalt decided to rant about 'Star Wars Episode 7' and the results are bizarre and glorious as he spins off into 'The Avengers' and 'X-Men' and much much more. Check it out below.