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September 21, 2010

Video: Lucas on the Star Wars live-action series

IGN gets George to talk live-action. It’s pretty much what we heard last time, but with a more hopeful tinge.

September 19, 2010September 19, 2010

Sunday reader: George stole Chewbacca?!?

Michael Heilemann takes to the books to explore the origins of our favorite Wookiee.

September 14, 2010December 29, 2011

“Darth Vader” robs Get & Go in suburban Detroit

Darth Vader is loose in Metro Detroit! A not-too-bright criminal put on a Darth Vader mask to rob a Get & Go store in Ferndale on Monday. The police have him on video, though – before he put the mask on.

At least the cops have a sense of humor about it:

“I guess he didn’t have a light saber with him,” said Ferndale Police Lt. William Wilson. “When he walked up to the male clerk he pulled out a butcher knife and demanded money.”

(In other news, if you’re a law-abiding Star Wars fan in the area, some folks are trying to relaunch the local FanForce, R2-Detroit, with a meeting at the Oakland Mall Borders on Saturday.)

UPDATE: Pictures of the robbery and an arrest is made.

September 14, 2010

Trailer: The Making of The Empire Strikes Back

I’m generally not a huge fan of book trailers, but in this case it makes total sense. Enjoy! (via)

September 9, 2010September 9, 2010

Video: Vintage Harrison Ford interview

This Harrison Ford interview – recorded in 1977 for a Dallas-Fort Worth news channel – offers a look at the actor before his Star Wars curmudgeon era. (via)

September 7, 2010September 7, 2010

The Original Trilogy coming to Build-A-Bear

Build-A-Bear Workshop launched a Star Wars line last year with a Darth Vader and several Clone Wars offerings. This poster Eliz spotted yesterday reveals this year’s selections: A Star Wars bear and outfits for Han Solo, Threepio and Princess Leia.

August 27, 2010August 27, 2010