Lest we forget that teenagers are king when it comes to Star Wars, io9 found a lovely gem of a quote indicating that the size of a player’s lightsaber (among other things) will grow with the amount of hours they’ve sunk into the game. Charming, no?
The fandom minute: Please don’t bring me the head of Jar-Jar Binks (and other freakiness)
- Weird: I’m not sure which of Bonnie’s finds is more disturbing: “A Love That Transcends Time, Space & Manufacturer” or Jar Jar Salad. Less freaky: Darth Tater’s Great Adventures.
- The ‘whine more’ files: Man sells his “faith in George Lucas” (aka a 12″ Darth Maul) on eBay for $23 Australian. (via)
- Lists: Speeder bikes are one of io9’s five scifi cycles to adore.
The fandom minute: Yoda cat, fanboys, lists
- Weird: Yoda the cat has four ears!
- Fanboys: MTV wants to make fun of you! Or something. They went to TFN with a plea for fanboys between the ages of 16 and 28 for their show True Life.
- Lists: Dagobah is among Discover‘s ten best science fiction planets, while Topless Robot explores the ten most blatant Star Wars rip-offs.
TFN thread of the indeterminate time period
[HUGE LEGACY SPOILER]’s sterility problem. Here’s a deep thought: Maybe he just doesn’t want any biological kids. All the things we don’t know about Legacy and this is your hot topic? What are you people: Fanfic writers?
The Phantom Editor strikes back
Remember The Phantom Edit, the controversial recut of Episode I? Well, back in 2005, Mike Nichols took on Attack of the Clones, and blogger Darth Mojo has nothing but raves for his efforts. I’m not convinced, as the edited clip makes Anakin seem like even more of a creepy stalker-type than the original. Nor, honestly, am I really curious enough to download the whole thing. (via)
Clearly both recuts have been around a while – anyone actually made the effort? What did you think?
Everything comes back around again
Does it really matter if a Jedi could beat Superman in a fight? I mean, really? Silly fanboys.
Whining fanboys seek new horizons
Rebelscum reports on The People vs. George Lucas ‘the first truly democratic’ fan film. Because the concept wasn’t tired when these folks did it or anything.
The catchup: Wednesday morning reading list
IN THE NEWS
- Discovery declared safe for re-entry.
- George Lucas received the Irving M. Levin award earlier this week. We’ve known about the award for some time, but hardcore Lucas-watchers will appreciate this report from the event.
- Fractal Matter posts the second part of their Rick McCallum interview.
- Video: Buckingham Palace greets Saudi king with the Imperial March. Snicker.
FANDOM
- TK-7602’s step-by-step on the making of the Jabba puppet. Hey, you never know when you’re going to need a crime lord.
- Brad Pitt and Maddox Jolie-Pitt had a Star Wars Halloween.
- Mad offices home to Star Wars pinball machine.
PEOPLE
- Carrie Fisher’s 30 Rock appearance is now online.
- Hayden Christensen signs on to Beast of Bataan, while Natalie Portman now has a two-year production deal.
- The Void interviews Dave Prowse.
GEAR
- Merchandise: Star Wars ‘costume’ t-shirts at Urban Outfitters Folks, this really will not make you cool. No, it won’t.
- This wee felt Leia pin (among others) might, though.
ONE FOR THE ROAD
- Top ten other things that Han shot that didn’t shoot at him first. Warning: Bitter fanboy. But a mildly amusing bitter fanboy!
Video du jour: Star Trek vs. Star Wars
Han and Khan, the smackdown! Complete with an 80’s B-movie soundtrack. (via SF Signal)
Speaking of breakfast…
A flash from the past: Fifty reasons why Return of the Jedi sucks. My dead mother was an Ewok, you insensitive pricks! (via SF Signal)