– by JOSUE SANCHEZ – The “Star Wars Celebration V” is going on in Orlando, Fla., right now and all kinds of news is coming our way via “the force” that is the internet. I really wish I could be there, but I am following it closely online, as I know other millions of fans [...]...
Posts Tagged ‘“Star Wars”’
June 13th, 2010 - 11:41 pm § in Exclusives, Interviews
An Exclusive Interview with Alexandre Philippe and Robert Muratore
– by KYLA DREWETTE – Director Alexandre Philippe and producer Robert Muratore are both self-proclaimed “Star Wars” fanboys, and like countless other “Star Wars” fans, they’ve created their own fan-made film to prove it. No, they’re not showing off their lights...
Under Review: ‘The People vs. George Lucas’
– by KYLA DREWETTE – There’s no question about it, George Lucas has inspired some of the most passionate fans on Earth. From the Star Wars saga to Indiana Jones, Lucas not only created revolutionary film, but also unique worlds that fans wanted to participate in. Nevertheless, Lucas’...
May 9th, 2010 - 6:36 pm § in Opinions
The ‘Star Wars’ Saga: One Man’s Dream
– by JOSUE SANCHEZ – I’ll never forget my summer vacation in 1992. I was 17, and every afternoon that summer, I watched “Star Wars” on VHS and ate pizza. “Star Wars” and pizza, every day. Oh, and my crush on Princess Leia… I’ll never forget it...
April 22nd, 2010 - 9:49 pm § in News
‘Star Wars’: New Cartoon, Blu-rays Coming
– by CAM SMITH – Growing up, the original “Star Wars” trilogy was about as close to a religion as I had in my decidedly agnostic household. I still have vivid kindergarten-age memories of utterly reveling in unforgettably extraordinary sights like the gripping sail barge ruckus above...
April 18th, 2010 - 7:01 pm § in Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Star Wars Uncut: A New Hope’
– by KYLA DREWETTE – A five-minute teaser called “The Escape” has been released for “Star Wars Uncut: A New Hope” – a re-imagining of George Lucas’ 1977 science fiction classic. The collaborative film project by Casey Pugh is made up of 472 15-second scenes that were...
April 12th, 2010 - 3:33 pm § in Opinions, Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘The People vs. George Lucas’
– by BEN FOWLER – Can anything more really be said about the “Star Wars” saga and its influence on society? Apparently not, although the people behind “The People vs. George Lucas” certainly seem to think so. You may watch it and think that it’s all a bit of fun...
April 9th, 2010 - 12:02 pm § in News
‘Star Wars’ Animated Comedy Series in the Works
– by KYLA DREWETTE – Whenever I hear about a new “Star Wars” project, my instinctive response is: “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” And who can blame me? Most of what Lucasfilm has churned out over the last 11 years has been disappointing at best, and fans (including myself)...
February 25th, 2010 - 2:02 pm § in News
Students Want Admiral Ackbar as Ole Miss Mascot
– by SEAN GERSKI – The University of Mississippi has been searching for a new mascot (after jettisoning the controversial Colonel Reb) and an interesting candidate has entered the fray. The movement to install Admiral Ackbar — from “Return of the Jedi” — as the...
February 13th, 2010 - 9:06 am § in Opinions
The ‘Star Wars’ That Could Have Been
– by CHAS BLANKENSHIP – “A Long Time Ago…In A Galaxy Far, Far…” Wait. Back up. Yes, all the way up …...
January 9th, 2010 - 11:56 am § in Clips
A Clip from ‘Family Guy: Something Something Something Dark Side’
– by CAM SMITH – Perhaps I’m out of touch with the rest of North America’s youth, but are people still riding high on “The Family Guy” wave? Are the Griffin clan still considered THE premiere toon-tastic first family of comedy as we all here on Earth know it? I’m not trying to ...
December 11th, 2009 - 4:10 pm § in News
A News ‘Star Wars’ Rumor — And David Lynch
– by CAM SMITH – Sweet slithering Sarlaac tentacles, just when you thought that those shaky new “Star Wars” movie rumors — dissected in my inaugural “About That” column. Shameless plug, ahoy! – had reached their final tongue-wagging, Jabba-esque death rattle, a new...
November 19th, 2009 - 12:34 am § in Features
What if Saul Bass Did the Credits for ‘Star Wars’?
– by SEAN GERSKI – Like most people of my generation (and a large number of the writers on this site), “Star Wars” is a huge part of my childhood. I also love a good parody as much as anyone and when it’s a great parody of “Star Wars,” that’s all the...
November 11th, 2009 - 12:12 pm § in Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something Dark Side’
– by RACHEL COYNE – After the success of their “Star Wars” parody, “Blue Harvest,” and never being one to shy away from skewing beloved pop culture mainstays, the creative minds behind “Family Guy” are now taking on “The Empire Strikes Back.” Victory is, undoubtedly...
