Continuing our review of the year that was, we have a glimpse back at how Star Wars has been lighting up the video screens – mostly our televisions in 2011, with an epic year for The Clone Wars, and the Blu-ray release of the Star Wars saga.
Best of Star Wars in 2011: Movies and fandom
It was a big year for Star Wars: The movies got another overhaul as the long-awaited complete saga set finally appeared with the Blu-rays, Star Tours finally came out of the 80’s with a major upgrade, and the franchises’ most-hyped video game ever actually arrived. And the fans did some pretty cool stuff, too! Onward!
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Video: Guy proposes with memes
Okay, I admit it: This is kind of adorable. (via)
First trailer for The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
…That’s a lot of dwarves.
In related news, this tweet wins the night:
I looked at my feed for the first time in a few hours and thought, oh no, The Hobbit must have died!
— Mark Harris (@MarkHarrisNYC) December 21, 2011
TGIF: Santa Maul is in favor of Jedi (Sith) Ninjas
Since it is the appropriate season for an action sequence, Santa Maul heartily endorses this video.
Video: A little LEGO joy for Christmas
Sometimes Santa brings exactly what you’re looking for.
Video: George Takei is the voice of reason, sort of
The Clone Wars goes undercover with ‘Slaves of the Republic’
Anakin, Obi-wan and Ahsoka go undercover on Zygerria in ‘Slaves of the Republic’, this tonight’s episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Will posing as a master and slave go well for the master and apprentice as they try to rescue to the people of Kiros? Here’s two clips from this second chapter in the three part story arc, adapted from The Clone Wars comics tale.
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Video: William Shatner vs. Carrie Fisher… Round 2?
Shatner ripped Star Wars. Carrie Fisher ripped Star Trek and Shatner. Now, Shatner responds. Oh dear. (Velour?)
Video: The Sith who Stole Christmas
Starring Darth Vader, of course! (Don’t tell Santa Maul.)