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'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — George Lucas Says "I Have Not Spoken to J.J. Abrams"

Jacob Hall — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:39:35 +0000

When George Lucas handed the reins of 'Star Wars' over to Disney, it was understood that the man behind the most popular science fiction universe of all time would only be involved in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' in a limited capacity. However, we didn't realize just how limited it was! Lucas recently spoke out about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and revealed that he hasn't spoken to director J.J. Abrams. Like, at all.

Father's Day Cards From Your Favorite Pop Culture Characters

TheFW Staff — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:08:12 +0000

It’s that special time of year when each of us takes stock of our relationship to dear old dad and shops for the appropriate necktie to give him on Father’s Day. To make this gift extra-personal, it’s customary to include a thoughtful note, telling your dad what makes him special. Writing notes to our own [...]

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Rumored Plot Reveals Main Characters, Plus Uncle Luke

Jeff Giles — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:52:46 +0000

Director J.J. Abrams hasn’t shot a single roll of film, and ‘Star Wars: Episode 7‘ has already sparked more rumors than we can count. But this one might actually be something worth paying attention to. According to sources at Schmoes Know, Abrams has sent out a casting breakdown that, if accurate, reveals the basic gist [...]

Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Stopped by TSA for Lightsaber-Shaped Cane

Donald Deane — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 15:08:53 +0000

Even Wookiees, it seems, aren't immune to a shakedown by the Transportation Security Administration. On June 3, Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Han Solo's furry sidekick Chewbacca in the 'Star Wars' movies, was stopped by TSA agents after attempting to board a plane in Denver with a large cane shaped light a lightsaber.

Spock Is Ready to Ditch 'Star Trek' for 'Star Wars: Episode 7′

Jacob Hall — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 19:49:23 +0000

Many 'Star Trek' fans felt personally betrayed when director J.J. Abrams ditched the series and jumped ship to 'Star Wars: Episode 7.' After all, the two iconic science fiction franchises have been embroiled in a silly war among fans for decades now -- either you're in one camp or the other, it seems. But how would Trekkies feel if Mr. Spock himself, Leonard Nimoy, took a journey to the 'Star Wars' universe?

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 14:46:13 +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 13:28:10 +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!

The Best Star Wars Day Art on the Web

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:25:16 +0000

This Saturday is basically every geek's dream come true. Not only is it Free Comic Book Day (!!!!!!), it is also Star Wars Day. (Get it?? "May the fourth be with you.") Here are some of our favorite ways people have expressed their excitement over Star Wars Day, because if there's one thing geeks are good at, it's making stuff on a computer. Check it out.

'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Will Have a Score by John Williams, Says J.J. Abrams

Britt Hayes — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:30:22 +0000

‘Star Wars‘ fans needn’t worry about whether their favorite composer will return to score the new ‘Episode 7′-led trilogy — director J.J. Abrams assures us John Williams will be coming back. During a recent press stop in Berlin to promote ‘Star Trek Into Darkness,’ J.J. Abrams joined the cast to discuss the upcoming sequel, but [...]

'Star Wars: The Clone Wars': Final Episodes To Address Long-Running 'Star Wars' Mystery?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:05:07 +0000

Little over a month ago 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' fans were dismayed to learn that Disney had effectively shuttered production on Cartoon Network's long-running series, despite unfinished arcs and a number of episodes already in production. Even as supervising director Dave Filoni remains with the franchise overall, new reports suggest that unfinished material from 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars would have addressed a major 'Star Wars' mystery that had bugged fans for years. Get the inside scoop on what we might still see inside!

Carrie Fisher Talks About Her Role in 'Star Wars: Episode 7′

Mike Sampson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:35:44 +0000

While Harrison Ford is doing his best to stay quiet about 'Star Wars: Episode 7,' Carrie Fisher (the first to spill the beans about returning for Disney's 'Star Wars' sequels) is still talking. The actress was at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo over the weekend and had plenty to say about 'Star Wars: Episode 7' including why Disney is sending people to her house on a regular basis.

'Star Wars Episode 7′: How Secret Will the Production Be?

Jacob Hall — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:53:21 +0000

Director JJ Abrams is infamous for keeping details on his projects on the down low, so many people have already begun speculating what will go on with the production of 'Star Wars Episode 7.' If there's one thing we learned from watching the production of the prequel trilogy, it's that 'Star Wars' fans are as passionate as they are nosy and if there's one thing we've learned from 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' it's that Abrams plays things close to the vest. A recent interview with LucasFilm honcho Kathleen Kennedy shed some light on this whole situation.