Star Wars with occasional sarcasm
I was all set to love Ahsoka’s new outfit. I’ve certainly done my fair share of complaining about her old rags, bemoaning that they were flimsy, impractical, and (worst of all) unflattering. And her new get-up, all leather and cut-outs, is actually kinda cool. But then… but then. But then she had to go talk about it. Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘Heroes on Both Sides’”
…And the love between Han and Luke. Aww. (via)
Santa Maul is delightfully elite in his tastes, but he cannot help but be charmed by this Death Star Ornament. It will add just the perfect touch of destructive whimsy to any Sithmas tree. The creator has even posted instructions if you desire to create one yourself – or for an internet-unsavvy friend.
Also interesting, for those who require their presents to stimulate even the most jaded of grown-up children, is perhaps io9’s guide to holiday lightsaber shopping.
A man who was so hopped up on prescription pills and alcohol that he thought he was Obi-Wan Kenobi has been sentenced to eight to 20 years in a Pennsylvania prison for brutally beating up his roommate. Kids, this is why you don’t do drugs.
Of course, you don’t need mind-altering substances to do something stupid (NSFWish) though getting banned from Walmart certainly pales in comparison to jail time.
Free Comic Book Day. It’s not until May, but we learned today that The Clone Wars will be among the offerings. (Dark Horse will also have an Avatar: The Last Airbender comic.)
Fiction returns to Insider. Paul S. Kemp has turned in a short story destined for the magazine. It stars Darth Malgus of his upcoming Old Republic novel, Deceived, so I expect we’ll be seeing it early in the new year.
Chattage. Del Rey will be holding a Vortex chat with author Troy Denning on their Star Wars Books Facebook next Wednesday.
Interview. Geeks are Sexy interviews Daniel Wallace about The Jedi Path.
Podcasts. The ForceCast has launched a new EU-focused show, Jedi Journals, with RebelScum staffers Chris Wyman and “Jovial” Jay Shepard. I have yet to listen, but am assured that they know their stuff!
Brilliant mashup of the trailer for Tron: Legacy (which really is a fantastic trailer) with Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. And there is another (actually, two!) if you head below the cut: Continue reading “Wonka: Legacy, your hump day diversion”
I am really beginning to hate Every Bruno Mars Song Ever, but I suspect many of you will appreciate this. And it did make me crack up towards the end, so there’s that.
Today sees the release of the sixth Fate of the Jedi novel, Denning’s Vortex. People seem awfully excited that there’s a Kindle edition. I’m a book traditionalist (and too much of an Alton Brown fan to trust a unitasker, though yes, I know there’s an iPhone app) but in to their credit, it is only $6.29.
Meanwhile, because new releases only come in two speeds lately – feast or famine – comic fans have a few things to look for on Wednesday as well. There’s The Old Republic #6, The Clone Wars: Deadly Hands of Shon-Ju and a Quinlan Vos omnibus, Jedi in Darkness.
Ashley introduces a couple of new products in the Her Universe shop. There’s also a coupon code for free or discounted shipping, plus the chance to win one of 6 remaining Empire Strikes Back necklaces.