Blogger Lindsay Smith at Other than airplanes has created a PDF that lets you make these cute stickers that will let you transform a disposable coffee cup into R2-D2.
The fandom minute: Star Wars yoda; Return of the Jedi Obama references; cakes and parties
Matthew Latkiewicz explores the comedy potential of Star Wars branded yoga in a series of correspondence between faux Lucasfilm executive Steve Jones and George Lucas.
- Politics: It’s pretty impossible to miss that we here in the U.S. inaugurated our 44th President yesterday, and just like with the campaign, Star Wars references have been popping up. TFN has collected some news reports, while StarWars.com found an Obama action figure battling Darth Vader and Barack Obacca.
- Food: Another day, another Star Wars cake at Great White Snark… But this one does bring a new level of absurdity by incorporating mini-golf.
- Kids: It takes more than a Star Wars cake to make a kid-pleasing Star Wars party, so here are some ideas from Make and Takes. (via)
LFL folks celebrate Halloween
Is it Halloween yet?
Bonnie’s pics from this year’s ILM party. Yeah, there are a ton of awesome costumes, but my hat is off to the cardboard stormtrooper and working (?!?) digital camera.
Sabrina Fried writes her latest ‘Fried Circuits’ column about Star Wars costumes.
R2-D2 among the Northern Iowan’s last-minute costume ideas
Meanwhile, the incomparable Cleolinda has a Halloween present for her many readers: The Prestige in Fifteen Minutes
(P.S. random Googlers: Looking for the pumpkin stuff? It’s here!)
Belly of the beast
Hyperspace members: Inside ILM’s Halloween party. I can’t watch video at the moment, so comment if you see anyone familiar. Or anyone wearing something really cool. Or both.