The official site looks back at the Star Wars theatrical experience.
Also, the road trip makes its way to Miami.
Box Office Watch
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is gaining in on Spider-Man for the sixth spot on the all-time domestic box office list. The Phantom Menace, which holds #5 by more than 27 million dollars, is probably safe, as is Star Wars at #2. The worldwide list is looking a lot less stable for TPM, however.
Thumbnails don’t do it justice
Check out Yanick Dusseault’s fantastic matte paintings for Revenge of the Sith. Use a Mac or adjust your monitor – it’s worth it.
DVD rerelease news
A look at the DVD menus on the ANH bonus disks from the official site, while TFN reports on Walmart extras.
Star Wars in the News
R2-D2 and C-3PO will be among 150 objects that will remain on display while the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History undergoes renovation. The National Air and Space Museum, home to the Magic of Myth exhibition, will be hosting.
The Legacy comic series gets covered in the Philadelphia Daily News.
Chewie, Vader, and Wicket to visit the Florida Marlins.
Another article about the Charles Ross. He’s in the U.K. now.
‘A New Way to Use the Force’
There’s an article in today’s Wall Street Journal about Lucasfilm and Star Wars merchandising. Alas, articles on the WSJ web site require a subscription (grr) to read, but here’s what the front-page blurb has to say:
The release of a new Star Wars videogame is getting the kind of push usually reserved for one of the saga’s new films, as part of an effort to keep the movies’ merchandising empire rolling.
If you have access to a print copy, the article is a lead on the paper’s second section. I believe the bigger bookstores (and occasionally Starbucks) will carry it.
ETA: Thanks to Hollywdliz, we find that the article is actually a free feature today!
Long ago, before fun was invented…
The official site started their flashback week last night with Life in 1977.
A real short trip
“I will now add your lightsabers to my collection of Star Wars memorabilia.”
Revenge of the Sith: The Abridged Script. Yeah, it’s a bit obvious in parts. I laughed anyway. Also, there’s some swearing and crudeness and stuff. You’ll like it. Unless you don’t.