space & science – Page 8

May 31, 2008December 29, 2011

In the news: Harvey Korman, blu-ray, Star Tours

People: Emmy-winning comedic actor Harvey Korman, who died on Thursday, is probably best known for his work on The Carol Burnett Show… But he also had a role in The Star Wars Holiday Special as the four-armed chef Gormaanda. Over at StarWars.com, Bonnie Burton pays tribute.
Technology: Yahoo’s Ben Patterson ponders when Star Wars and Indiana Jones will make it to Blu-ray. He’s way more optimistic than I am, not that I even own a Blu-ray player.
Disney: An article on ILMer Hayden Landis’ work on Indy IV confirms that a Star Tours makeover is underway. (via)
Jediism: Time interviews Jedi Church co-founder Daniel Jones.
Music: Nerdcore in The Guardian.

May 7, 2008May 7, 2008

The fandom minute: Worms, mice, sidekicks

Weird: ‘The Tatooine Exchange’ wins worm charming trophy.
Space: Star Wars beats Star Trek on the International Space Station.
Event: Fourth Annual Unofficial SW Fan Day at Disneyland is set for June 28. (via)
Lists: R2-D2, Wicket, and Short Round make io9’s list of cutest sci-fi sidekicks (and why they fail.)

April 29, 2008December 28, 2011

In the news: Bathrooms, gossip, 501st, CEOs

Imperial flushes? We’ve seen lots of Star Wars themed theatres, but a bathroom? While maybe not technically based on a Star Destroyer – even George Lucas can’t trademark triangles – it sure brings the spaceship to mind.

People: Carrie Fisher gets her Star Wars gossip cap on the U.K., and The Sun (shocking!) gleefully reports.
Fandom Local 501st profiled by The Florida Times-Union. (via)
Science: Robot nurses inspired by Star Wars. (via)
Fun: HR World wonders which Star Wars character would be the best CEO? (via)

March 31, 2008December 30, 2011

Star Wars around the web

Bonnie interviews Sammi Resendes about her Star Wars Amigurumi.

The ‘carbonite’ (bronzed) Boba Fett Pez dispenser has been a big hit today.
Old-time motor wheel recalls General Grievous’ Wheel Bike. You can even pick up a modern version for a mere $12,999.95.
Bid on a Steampunk Vader helmet on eBay.
Go early 90’s with Star Wars via Telnet.

March 31, 2008March 31, 2008

Real space freighter has X-Wingesque silhouette

The European Space Agency’s Jules Verne is a 21-ton automated cargo ship designed to deliver supplies to the International Space Station.

March 30, 2008December 29, 2011

Virtual woman makes one long for Jar-Jar

She’s going to eat my brains. When I first saw a still, I was undisturbed. Then I clicked. What is wrong with her mouth?

March 25, 2008December 28, 2011

Star Wars around the internet

Diesel Sweeties is here to praise Chewbacca, not to mourn him. (Though it’s probably best we don’t tell them about Vector Prime.)
io9 discovers Mon Calamari. So 1983.
Yesterday, the other Star Wars turned 25.

March 19, 2008December 28, 2011

In the news: Wednesday morning reading list

The New York Post got wind of the “Deadwood meets The Sopranos” rumor, and they also report that Lucas met with cable channel executives, including HBO, last year… Though that could easily have been for The Clone Wars.

On that note, Entertainment Weekly’s Dalton Ross ponders Star Wars cartoons.

Space: Ion thrusters propel real spacecraft.
Fans: Georgia collector Pete Eckroat profiled by the Rome News-Tribune.
Books: Matthew Wilhelm Kapell, an anthropologist and historian from my neck of the woods, explores the Star Wars phenomenon in his book Finding the Force of the Star Wars Franchise: Fans, Merchandise, and Critics. He’s doing a signing in Modesto today.

March 17, 2008March 17, 2008

The fandom minute: Treehouses, vans, & babies

Otherworldly: ‘Sustainable rainforest community’ Finca Bellavista gives you all the beauty of Endor and none of those pesky Ewoks – plus wi-fi!
Flashback: Yearning for 1977? This Star Wars custom van up for bid on eBay may be just the ticket.
Opening weekend: Geek out your offspring before they’re old enough to be embarrassed by it with movie poster birth announcements. (via)
Science: Bad movie physics report card.

March 13, 2008December 28, 2011

In the News: Han vs. Kirk, Ewok fashion, lasers

Poll: IGN sets up a truly epic showdown: James T. Kirk vs. Han Solo. Vote now! (Han is winning.)
Fashion: Can Kate Moss bring back Ewok chic? Can anyone? Do we care?
Space: Interstellar pinwheel a real-life Death Star?
Science: HERCULES laser will blow you away.
Gaming: Pocket Gamer reviews a mobile version of The Force Unleashed.
People: Temuera Morrison goes racing; Ian McDiarmid in The Guardian.