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Patton Oswalt's Epic 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Pitch Gets Animated

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:59 +0000

Just when you thought comedian Patton Oswalt’s viral hit rant from ‘Parks and Recreation‘ couldn’t get any better, along comes an animated version of quite possibly the greatest movie pitch of all time. Last month, the comic made a hysterical appearance on NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation,’ in which he played an angry local citizen holding [...]

'Star Wars Rebels' Animated Series Coming in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:46:13 +0000

From the moment Disney announced it would begin "winding down" 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' as it began building a new era of the 'Star Wars' franchise, fans have wondered where the animated arm of the franchise would reach next. Now, we've learned that the newest project will take the name 'Star Wars Rebels,' chronicling the time between trilogies after the formation of the Empire! Preview the newest 'Star Wars' series inside!

'Star Wars Episode 7′ — Jonathan Rhys Meyers to Join the Cast?

Jacob Hall — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:27:36 +0000

'Star Wars Episode 7' will bring back original franchise cast members like Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, but we may have learned which new actor will be joining them in the most anticipated film in years. Drumroll, please...are 'Star Wars' fans ready to see Jonathan Rhys Meyers join the saga?

'Star Wars' and 'Doctor Who' Brawl Breaks Out at Sci-Fi Convention

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:46:11 +0000

When one thinks of a sci-fi convention brawl, one conjures up images of Trekkies squaring off against guys dressed like Stormtroopers. But what if the battle went down across the pond in Great Britain? A sci-fi convention at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England featured enough geek-on-geek violence that the police got involved. [...]

Cosplay of the Day: The Many Adventures of Princess Leia

Britt Hayes — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:05:30 +0000

Some cosplayer choose just one costume based on their favorite character, but today’s standout gives us not one, not two, but three different versions of Princess Leia from our beloved ‘Star Wars‘ trilogy. Leia is so cool. She’s cooler than Luke, obviously, but we’d argue she’s even cooler than Han Solo. Han thinks he’s hot stuff (and [...]

'Star Wars' vs. 'Star Trek': Which Is Better?

Eric Walkuski — Mon, 13 May 2013 15:30:39 +0000

It’s a battle of the two most revered sci-fi universes. ’Star Wars‘ vs. ‘Star Trek.’ Come on, fanboys, you know you have an opinion on this one! It’s one of the most hotly debated questions in geek history, and both have multi-layered worlds that span almost every conceivable medium: films, TV series, books, video games, toys, etc. Both [...]

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Simon Pegg Says It'll Have Everything We Loved About the Originals

Nick Romano — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:28:10 +0000

One of the main questions regarding 'Star Wars: Episode 7' is, "Will J.J. Abrams be able to follow in George Lucas' footsteps?" Many, including 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star Simon Pegg, believes yes, as he's already reinvigorated the 'Star Trek' universe. But what exactly will he bring to the next chapter? As Pegg said, "All the things that we loved about the first three."

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Mark Hamill Talks His Involvement and Potential Plot Details

Jacob Hall — Mon, 06 May 2013 16:43:57 +0000

A few days ago, a special screening of 'Return of the Jedi' was held at Entertainment Weekly's CapeTown Film Festival and audiences found themselves treated to a special appearance by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. Over the course of two Q&As, the beloved actor spoke about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and the 'Star Wars' franchise as a whole confirming some information we already unofficially knew and revealing a bit more about the new trilogy.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Watch J.J. Abrams and Simon Pegg Discuss the Franchise

Jacob Hall — Sun, 05 May 2013 19:40:36 +0000

For some 'Star Trek' fans, it was a slap to the face when director J.J. Abrams stopped going where no man has gone before and decided to journey to a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. How will they feel when they see Abrams discussing how great 'Star Wars' is with the chief engineer of the Enterprise, Montgomery "Scotty" Scott (aka Simon Pegg)?

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars': Watch an Un-Aired Scene from Mysterious New Arc

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:03 +0000

As bright as the future of 'Star Wars' might seem with its (at least) five new movies on the way, that future will always be dimmed by the cancellation of Cartoon Network's CGI epic 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars.' Admittedly, the series went through a meaty 5 seasons, but its unexpected shelving left a number of already-produced arcs on the cutting room floor, and a number of unanswered questions. Fortunately, you can get a new taste of one of the unreleased stories right now!