For those unable to make the Star Tours II announcement unveiled at Disney’s recent D23 event, Ricky Brigante of Orlando Attractions Magazine has sent up a video of the full presentation here. Thanks to Ricky for the heads-up!
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September 21, 2009George Lucas Honored at Siskel Center
June 17, 2009
(Jon Favreau, George Lucas and Mellody Hobson — Photo courtesy Jimmy Mac.)
This weekend filmmaker George Lucas was honored in Chicago by The Gene Siskel Film Center with a gala event which included an interview by Iron Man director Jon Favreau.
Media were also in attendance including our friends at Force-Cast who covered the event and snagged an interview with The Maker himself.
Jon Favreau conducted an hour-long discussion with George that mostly focused on his technological and artistic contributions to cinema, including his advancements in digital film making, creation of his company, and his hobby of architecture. During the interview, Lucas claimed rules do not work and he stressed the need to think outside the box. George said he developed new film making technologies was because he was lazy and wanted the easiest way to concentrate his attention on the fun aspects of movie making. Lucas also informed attendees that he is working on literally 40 screenplays for television including the development of a second Star Wars animated series. The captive audience hung on every word and the evening ended with a standing ovation for the revolutionary director.
Check out their coverage here:
- George Lucas Honored In Chicago (via TheForce.net)
- Force-Cast: An Adventure with George Lucas
(via TheForce.net)
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Stormtroopers to Invade Roller Derby!
May 27, 2009
Ft. Wayne and Indianapolis are like the Empire and Rebellion in Indiana when it comes to roller derby teams, so it seemed only fitting to have the 501st and Rebel Legion come along for Cyclone Wars!
Rebel Legion Commanding Officer Matthew W. Hofmann reports:
About 30 costumed characters from the Rebel Legion and 501st will be at this event, including Darth Vader, Chewbacca, the Fetts, and R2-D2 along with all your favorite armored or lightsaber-wielding friends. They’ll also be having a Jail and Bail to benefit Girls Inc. of Indianapolis and a halftime target practice show featuring the Rebel Legion teaching future members of the Rebellion how to shoot TKs with dart guns for fun and fabulous Star Wars and Naptown Roller Girls prizes!
It’s this Saturday at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Get ticket info here. Tickets will remain on sale until midnight, Friday, May 29. Doors open at 5 pm, and the double header begins at about 5:30 pm.
May the Force be with your roller skates!
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Fanboys DVD Party at Golden Apple Comics
May 21, 2009
(Photos by Amanda Jean Camarillo)
If you didn’t get a chance to see Fanboys in the theaters, you can now have your own copy with the release of the DVD. On May 19, Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles threw a Fanboys DVD Party.
In attendance were Fanboys director Kyle Newman as well as actors Dan Fogler and Jaime King, as well as fans and members of the 501st Legion.
Here are some of the photos of the event below:
Check out the rest of the photos here:
Fanboys DVD Event
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Fanboys DVD Party at Golden Apple Comics
May 18, 2009
Celebrate the DVD release of Fanboys at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles, May 19, 2009! The event is also sponsored by Force-Cast (the official podcast of the TheForce.net) and IESB.net.
Some cast and crew will be in attendance along with the 501st, Rebel Forces and Mandalorians to help celebrate the release of Fanboys on DVD as well as and The Phantom Menace turning 10!
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Fanboys DVD Event in San Diego
May 14, 2009
Get more information on the Fanboys DVD Event in San Diego here.
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Ryder Windham Talks the Sandy Planet
April 15, 2009
Anakin may not be a big fan of Tatooine sand, but Star Wars author Ryder Windham can’t get enough of it!
If you’ll be in the neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island on Monday, May 11, make a point to stop by the Providence Public Library for a chance to hear and meet Windham, who will be discussing the planet Tatooine and the challenges of maintaining continuity with various stories, information about deleted scenes from the movies, and more!
The event is free, and Ryder will be happy to sign books if you’d like to bring them. Check out the full story here.
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“Star Wars: A Musical Journey” Tour
April 10, 2009
Our own David Iskra, who’s been reporting to Starwars.com from behind-the-scenes at the “Star Wars: A Musical Journey,” gives BBC News a tour around the exhibit and shows off his Star Wars trivia about Plo Koon, Kit Fisto, Boba Fett, Chewbacca and other characters.
BBC News reports:
Darth Vader is to take to the stage for “Star Wars: A Musical Journey” at the O2 Arena in London. As well as the music, there are original costumes from the Star Wars films that have never been on tour before.
Curator David Iskra gives an exclusive tour of the exhibition.
WATCH VIDEO: Exclusive tour of Star Wars show
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