TOS interviews fashion designer Marc Ecko about his Star Wars threads.
CE: Charity auction strikes back
The Emperor to grace CE
Ian McDiarmid will make an appearance at Celebration Europe. He’ll be a special guest at the Opening Ceremonies – certainly a better reason to go than cake!
ADB is AOK, now
Big surprise. Amazon jumped the gun on premiering David Hewlett‘s movie A Dog’s Breakfast. (I know. You’re shocked!) However, all has been straightened out.
You can continue to pre-order the DVD from Amazon (although you can now do so officially)
And if you just can’t wait, you can download it from Amazon Unbox or iTunes.
And good news for non-US audiences. The international release will be the first quarter of 2008.
I’ve been lucky enough to see this film. You will be giggling for days. (And if you’re not a Gate Geek, don’t run away. This has nothing to do with Stargate, except for the cast and crew. And there’s a great sci-fi spoof in it that every genre fan can appreciate.)
Helmets don’t lie: The tragic love of Vader and Fett
What’s up with Darth Vader and Boba Fett? On the Serious Fan With Serious Knowledge front (HA!) I don’t really know/retain, nor honestly do I care, being someone who thinks Fett might just be a wee tiny bit overrated (shocking!) but I can tell you one thing: I made an icon about them once.
Seriously now, it’s a hilarious blog and will make you laugh without borrowing funny from The Princess Bride. Read it. (via SF Signal)
That’s no moon! It’s a Star Wars roundup!
Rick McCallum received an award at the European Digital Cinema and HDTV conference in Spain, and, according to the guy who wrote TFN showed a preview of 3-D Star Wars to the crowd.
Meanwhile, Lightsabre posted the second part of their McCallum interview, including some interesting insights on George and the prequels.
Busy day in these parts
- Marc Ecko Star Wars fashions
- James Earl Jones to recite U.S. Declaration of Independence (via TOSblog)
- Celebration Europe: The Force Unleashed is going, as well as yet more guests.
Fandom
- Collector Jason Gibner featured in Metro Time Detroit’s Motor City Cribs.
- In that vein: “How To Display This Star Wars Collection (and keep the boyfriend)?” at Apartment Therapy.
- Star Wars holiday for the kids. Why not?
- Fan donates hair to play Luke Skywalker on parade float.
- 11-year-old fencer inspired by Star Wars
- 501st TIE makes debut
- Another international Star Wars convention – Poland’s Dagobah 2007
Movie news grab bag
I can’t keep up with all this Indy news, and no Jaders are volunteering. You should try the Unofficial Indiana Jones Movie Blog.
Meanwhile…
- An Anne of Green Gables prequel? Do not want!
- Make yourself a Simpson avatar.
- Don’t hold your breath for another Superman.
- Rumor mill: Cast list for Watchman adaption.
- First look at Beowulf. Uh… okay!
- Collector’s Edition DVD of Serenity Do Browncats still pelt their friends with DVDs?Do they take requests?
30th anniversary not over yet…
Cover of the 2007 Comic-Con Souvenir Book? None other than Luke, Leia, and Han by Adam Hughes. Every character is wearing an outfit from a different movie… Leia, of course, gets ROTJ. Fanboys.
I refuse to believe this is for real
Higher than average whinging is expected in the wake of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, yes. But a helpline?
Retailers fear that the ending of the series and the accompanying deaths could cause such level of distress among fans that Waterstone’s, a major bookseller, are planning to set up a helpline for readers.
Because no beloved character has ever died in fiction before. Quick, hide the Russian literature section! (via fandom lounge)
Please come again!
7-11 is transforming several stores across the nation into Kwik-E-Marts to promote The Simpsons movie. They look pretty awesome. There might even be one near you.