Just in time for the return of The Phantom Menace in 3D comes this awesome Darth Maul lightsaber wall light. It can be rotated for a horizontal or vertical display and it will illuminate the room with dual glowing blades.
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Next Movie made over 8 famous biopic movie posters to include Jar Jar Binks, portraying him as a star rather than one of the most universally loathed characters of all time. If you have forgiven Lucas for this error and can stomach looking at more Jar Jar, there are some additional examples after the break.
Lucasfilm Ltd., Nerdist Industries, Octagon and Machinima have teamed up to create an Olympic style torch run with lightsabers. The event, called “Course of the Force” will run from July 7-11, and stretch from Santa Monica to San Diego, finishing up in time for Comic-Con’s preview night.
Participants can purchase and run quarter-mile spots along the course before passing their lightsaber on to the next runner. Best of all is that the proceeds from the event will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation.
Check out the video after the jump to learn more.
George Lucas has been making the media rounds lately for Red Tails and the 3D re-release of The Phantom Menace, and of course reporters can’t resist bringing up age old questions about the Star Wars universe. In one of the interviews, Lucas explains why he changed the Han Solo and Greedo scene in the Mos Eisley Cantina. Of all the changes made in the special editions, this is the one you’ll hear fans freak out over most often (there’s no rage quite like nerd-rage). His explanation might fuel the flames of said rage. He basically says Han never shot first—and it’s actually plausible.
Read his explanation after the break.
Some Stomtrooper Lego had parents on that Death Star.
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As you’ve probably heard, the Star Tours ride at Disneyland was recently overhauled in a big way. If you missed the original ride, or are just feeling nostalgic, animator Gregory Noacco spend months putting together a CG recreation that you can view after the break in both 2D and 3D versions.
Check ‘em out while you can—just in case Lucasfilm decides to pull the plug.
Artist Christopher Lee has made some pretty fantastic posters for the original Star Wars trilogy for $35 a pop. They’re cartoony and feature lots of nice little touches.
Check out the posters for The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi after the break.
Unless you’ve been living in the desert of Tatooine you know that Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is being re-released in 3D next Friday. Lucasfilm is really marketing it to the kids, too. Just think, there’s an entire generation of kids who have only known Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and have never seen Star Wars on the big screen. Maybe they’ve never even seen the prequels. They’re a prime demographic to focus marketing towards. However, if they’re trying to attract the same kids watching The Clone Wars, they’ve missed a beat.
The Clone Wars stars incredibly talented voice actors and often features pretty heavy and dark material. A war is spreading across the galaxy. Kids that watch the series are used to seeing an edge. The trailer for The Phantom Menace is voiced with a peppy, after school special tone that just rings as laughable. He actually says, “Chill out, Artoo.” Huh? It might be one of the most ridiculous bits of voiceover work ever. And keep in mind that I actually like the movie, so I’m not transferring feelings of hate.
I understand going after the younger crowd but give them some respect. View the trailer in all its silly glory after the break.
