Hasbro has “exercised an option to repurchase $200 million in outstanding warrants for its common stock held by Lucasfilm Ltd.” Okay! More details in the press release.
Deet, this means you
VES recognizes Star Wars
Star Wars is #1 on the Visual Effects Society’s list of the most-influential visual effects films of all time, surprising no one. Blade Runner, 2001, The Matrix, and Jurassic Park round out the top five.
A first? Have you seen the internet?
Diesel Sweeties’ Sunday print strip focuses on Star Wars: “If Lucas can edit his films decades after the fact, I can edit my memories of them.”
Carbonite arts and crafts
Dark chocolate Han Solo chocolate bar? I smell a CJ group project! (Thanks, Bonnie!) Also: Queso dish!
CE: A host! A host!
Another year, another game
CIV: Legacy of the Force panel
According to editor Sue Rostoni, Celebration’s LOTF panel is scheduled for 3:30 on Friday. Subject to change, no doubt, but good to know.
CIV: Kessel Running with Dan and James
The official announcement of CJ’s Dan Hamman & James Floyd’s Kessel Run puzzle race went up tonight. Dan has long been CJ’s unofficial Game Master, and I have no doubts this will be awesome, so sign up now!
But what about the fourth?
Los Angeles declares May 25th “Star Wars Day.” (Thanks, Bonnie!)
UPDATE: Officially…