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Police Break-up Brawl at Sci-Fi Convention, Three Light Sabers Bent Beyond Repair

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 17 May 2013 05:46:55 +0000

Usually, when police break up gang fights, the brawlers aren’t reaching for asthma inhalers. Not the case at a recent sci-fi convention. It happened this last weekend in England when the Jedi of the Norwich “Star Wars” Club was putting on a convention and film festival. The Norwich “Sci-Fi” Club showed up wanting to meet [...]

'Star Wars Episode 7′ – Did J.J. Abrams Turn Down the Directing Job?

Eric Walkuski — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:58:51 +0000

The question of who will direct the next 'Star Wars' still lingers quite maddeningly; while we would ideally be compiling a shortlist of contenders, we mostly collate who has expressed disinterest or denied involvement. One of those names is J.J. Abrams, who weeks ago stated in no uncertain terms that he didn't want the massive undertaking.

But did you know that he was evidently offered the job? A few choice quotes from the 'Star Trek' director indicates that he could have been the captain of two different space sagas. Jump after the break to learn more.

'Angry Birds Star Wars' Is the Cartoon Mash-Up You're Looking For

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 19:33:27 +0000

In one of the more bizarre yet cooler crossovers, the 'Angry Birds: Star Wars' game is now available for purchase. The trailer begins with an homage to 'Star Wars: A New Hope' as two Angry Birds, one dressed as Luke Skywalker and the other as Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, enter the iconic Mos Eisley bar on Tattooine.

My Life is Now Complete. Tractor Beams Are Now a Reality. [VIDEO]

Scott Mills — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:25:16 +0000

Two scientists have actually developed a working tractor beam! It’s tiny, only big enough to move microscopic items suspended in water at the moment, but it’s a huge breakthrough. I’m not a scientist so I don’t understand all of the scientific mumbo jumbo, but you can read all about the technical details here. Bottom line: [...]

Mario's Weekend Movie Roundup [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:14:18 +0000

Valentine’s Day is only a few days away and many people will be heading out this Valentine’s weekend looking for something special to do. What better way to celebrate by taking your significant other to see the movie “The Vow” among others. Here’s this weekend’s choices- THE VOW (PG-13) A car accident puts Paige (McAdams) [...]

Trekkie Or Star Wars Fanatic?

Mario Garcia — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:41:33 +0000

Grew up watching Star Trek in the 60's and went to see Star Wars when the movie hit the big screen. Back then we thought modern technology was at it's peak when the Star Wars movie came out. Boy, how times have changed. Could you imagine seeing an updated version with the SFX and high tech we have today.

I Now Pronounce You Wookie and Wife.

Scott Mills — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:26:17 +0000

May the force be with this couple from Winnipeg, Canada who recently were married in a bizarre Star Wars themed ceremony. Mega Star Wars fans Kira Desrosiers and Mike Huget originally planned on eloping and getting married by a Justice of the Peace in a Darth Vader costume. But, after pressure from their families, decided [...]

The Force Is Strong In This One! [Video]

Jeff Easterling — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:34:16 +0000

I wonder what happened to the "Farfernugen" campaign? I haven't really seen a Volkswagen commercial in a long time, at least one that stood out to me. This one is different, maybe because I am a little bit of a Star Wars nerd... or it could be that back in 1977... I may have tried to use a few Jedi mind tricks myself!