Terminally Ill Fan Dies After Special ‘Star Wars’ Screening
Daniel Fleetwood, the terminally ill “Star Wars” super-fan who was treated to an advanced screening of “The Force Awakens” a week ago, has died of cancer.
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Spade-Wielding Frenchman In His Underpants Takes On Bird Protection Activists
Activists from the French Bird Protection League (FPO) met fierce resistance from a man in his underpants yesterday when they went to free illegally trapped chaffinches. The bird protection activists had been having a good morning, reports French newspaper Le
‘Star Wars Battlefront’ Live Action Trailer – ‘Become More Powerful’
This trailer for Star Wars Battlefront featuring Anna Kendrick pays homage to one of the defining moments of Star Wars: A New Hope.
Hillary Clinton And David Cameron Portrayed As ‘Christmas Crappers’ For Spanish Nativity
British Prime Minister David Cameron has been unveiled as one of 2015’s new Christmas ‘caganers’. He joins Hillary Clinton (pictured above with Mr. Cameron) and other politicians, celebrities and famous characters who have been immortalised by the Spanish tradition. ‘El Caganer’
Disney to Pull All Star Wars ‘Slave Leia’ Merchandise
Disney is reportedly doing away with all the Star Wars merchandise featuring Princess Leia in her metal “slave bikini” costume.
‘Star Wars Battlefront’ Launch Trailer Shows Off New Heroes
New hero characters for both the Galactic Empire and Rebel Alliance appear in the launch trailer for Star Wars Battlefront, which will be released on November 17 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
Infographic: ‘Star Wars Battlefront’ Beta Biggest Ever for EA
The Star Wars Battlefront beta went very well, all told, with over 9.5 million players joining the event.
Developer Hopes to Revive Canceled ‘Star Wars’ Game Starring Darth Maul
Indie developer Red Fly Studio is making waves with an announcement made during a recent Reddit AMA to try to bring back their canceled Star Wars game focusing on The Phantom Menace villain Darth Maul.
Ukraine Transforms Lenin Statue Into Wifi-Enabled Darth Vader
Residents in Odessa, Ukraine, traded one dark lord for another. A Vladimir Lenin statue has been transformed into an homage to Darth Vader.
‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ – Beta Impressions
My first moments with the Star Wars: Battlefront beta are pure and unfettered jubilation. Everything looks right, and everything sounds right. My first impression is that I am part of Star Wars in a way that I’ve only dreamt of for most of my life. It is crisp, clear, and more immediate than any other experience I have had in a universe that was as real to child-Nate as the one outside his window.
Star Wars Actor Warwick Davis Slams PC Change to Snow White And the Seven… Friends?
Warwick Davis has slammed a theatre’s decision to replace Snow White’s traditional dwarves in its Christmas panto out of misplaced and patronising political correctness. Leicester’s De Montfort Hall has changed the production’s title to ‘Snow White and her Seven Friends‘ saying ‘dwarf’ is “generally not a word
Retailers Unveil New ‘Star Wars’ Toys for Force Friday
As fans of the Star Wars franchise eagerly await the December release of Star Wars The Force Awakens, Friday helped them manage their anticipation, with the release of new toys and other merchandise, in an intergalactic Black Friday of sorts.
Islamic Scholar Warns Of Christians Converting to Star Wars Religion
Turkey’s leading religious body has warned of the supposed dangers of the Jedi religion spreading among the country’s Christian minority. Jediism is a movement based on the fictional religion in the Star Wars films, and is widely regarded as a
Colin Trevorrow Takes Heat for Saying Women ‘Not Interested’ in Directing Blockbusters
Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow is taking flak for comments he made over the weekend suggesting female directors are “not interested” in helming big-budget blockbuster films.
Star Wars Goes to Disney World
Disney theme parks in Orlando, Florida and Anaheim, California are set to receive galaxy-sized Star Wars-themed expansions, CEO Bob Iger announced at the D23 Fan Expo on Saturday afternoon.
Disney Distances Itself from Amy Schumer’s Racy ‘Star Wars’ GQ Spread
Creators of the Star Wars franchise want the world to know they did not give comedian Amy Schumer permission to feature its characters in her GQ magazine spread.
San Diego Comic-Con 2015: All the Big News You Need to Know
Movie buffs, comic book lovers and pop culture aficionados descended on San Diego this weekend for Comic-Con 2015, where the year’s hottest entertainment properties gather faithfully every year to hawk their progress and hopefully dazzle audiences into purchasing some tickets and merchandise.
VIDEO: Young Anakin Skywalker’s 100 MPH Police Chase
Jake Lloyd, who played young Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars prequel films, was arrested last week after leading South Carolina police on a high-speed highway chase.
Electronic Arts E3 Press Conference: ‘Star Wars Battlefront,’ New ‘Mass Effect’ and ‘Need for Speed,’ and ‘Unravel’
Electronic Arts (EA) held its E3 press conference on Monday, June 15, showcasing mostly sequels to the company’s many established franchises.
WATCH: Remote-Controlled R2-D2 Mini-Fridge is the Droid You’re Looking For
TOKYO, June 10 (UPI) — Electronics firm Haier unveiled the answer to every thirsty Star Wars fan’s prayers — a remote-controlled R2-D2 mini-fridge.
Tunisian Students Display ISIS, Hitler Flags
The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) has begun establishing roots in Tunisia to add territory to their caliphate in the Middle East. It appears they already possess admirers in the country, which is a hotspot for international tourists.
WATCH: Priest’s Reaction to New ‘Star Wars’ Trailer Goes Viral
The second trailer for the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens dropped this week. The film is so highly anticipated that box office analysts are already saying it could gross $2 billion in worldwide revenue.
‘Star Wars’ Comes to Anaheim
The future of the Star Wars universe is on display this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center, with an estimated 60,000 Star Wars fans expected to attend the Star Wars Celebration. The expo began Thursday with a presentation revolving around the newest
WATCH: New ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Trailer
J.J. Abrams unveiled the second trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens during Thursday’s kickoff panel for the Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim
Digital Release: Disney Continues Tradition of Cynical ‘Star Wars’ Cash Grabs
Over Christmas, for less than eight bucks a pop, I purchased “Gravity,” “The Conjuring,” Man of Steel,” “Riddick,” and the new “Godzilla” reboot on Bluray. With all of those titles came a free digital copy that is currently stored on
