
The Islamic State has taken over at least parts of the Tunisian town of Tataouine, with over 4,000 jihadists currently housed there. The government of Tunisia insists, however, that the town’s most recognizable pop culture institution remains safe from jihadist destruction.
by Mary Chastain26 Mar 2015, 9:42 AM PST0

The Star Wars franchise quieted critics of its primarily white casts in November after the trailer for The Force Awakens revealed John Boyega as the first black stormtrooper, but now the series is growing more diverse and will reportedly feature its first lesbian character.
by Kipp Jones11 Mar 2015, 8:39 AM PST0

Luke Skywalker maneuvers his X-Wing fighter through the combat zone around the infamous Death Star in a new 500,000-brick Legoland Star Wars exhibit unveiled this week at the California theme park.
by Michelle Moons6 Mar 2015, 9:43 AM PST0

Someone call the Knights of the Old Republic; a new Death Star is currently under construction in Carlsbad, California. Sure, the new Death Star is made out of Lego. But at roughly 500,000 pieces and 1,900 pounds, the Lego Death
by Daniel Nussbaum15 Feb 2015, 2:38 PM PST0

In a wide-ranging interview with film critic Leonard Maltin at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, directors George Lucas and Robert Redford spoke candidly of their experiences in film, where Lucas came to the conclusion that Hollywood as a “circus.”
by Kipp Jones30 Jan 2015, 10:15 AM PST0

The anonymous storm troopers from the Star Wars franchise, fitted in white clad armor, are known for being homogenous.
by Kelli Serio19 Jan 2015, 11:09 AM PST0

Wednesday at Cedar Falls Utilities in Cedar Falls, IA, President Barack Obama was spoke about increasing broadband access and referenced the movies “Jaws,” released in 1975, and “Star Wars,” released in 1977. Obama said,”Basically you guys were like the caption
by Pam Key14 Jan 2015, 4:05 PM PST0

It looks like the Force is still strong with the Star Wars franchise; J.J. Abrams’ forthcoming installment, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens, topped the upcoming Avengers sequel to be crowned Fandango’s most anticipated film of 2015.
by Daniel Nussbaum31 Dec 2014, 11:44 PM PST0