We’re getting into the home stretch of the release of The Force Awakens. In this episode: George Lucas comments on his departure from Star Wars The Force Awakens is finished The Force Awakens gets a PG-13 rating $50 million in pre-sale tickets (US) American music awards Star Wars tribute Thanksgiving day trailer The…
Like William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” Darth Vader, I believe, pondered if in death he would eventually find peace from the torment of his own reality. Or perhaps, even in death, those nightmares would remain – continuously haunting him and allowing the fear to fester without end. “There are some things far more frightening than death.”– The…
Every day it seems clearer to me that Japan is super amped for Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens. I was already familiar with Japan’s love for Star Wars and its merchandising, but things are definitely picking up around here. Toys R Us (just as in the U.S. I’m sure) now has an entire section…
Guest Blog by: Steve Titcomb The Force Awakens release date is rapidly approaching and you’re probably asking yourself, “what else is there for you to do?” You’ve already bought your ticket (or tickets) if you’re like me. You may have even bought all the toys and collectibles that you could afford with Christmas so near….
Sometimes you must set aside your differences … In episode 7 of Star Wars Rebels: “Stealth Strike,” Commander Sato, Ezra, and their crew are taken captive by the Empire – it seems they have successfully constructed a new technological terror; a gravity well. This leaves the Ghost Crew with only one choice and Hera, instructs…
Second chances are prevalent in the Star Wars saga. Han Solo got a second chance at love with Leia after being freed from carbonite, Luke got a second chance at fighting Darth Vader, Obi-Wan got a second chance at training a Skywalker, and Han got a second chance to make the right decision when he…
BOOK REVIEW: The Real Force A 40-Day Devotional By Paul Kent What lessons may we learn from this galaxy far, far away and how do they relate to the beliefs we hold so near, near to our hearts?- Paul Kent Synopsis: Experience the galaxy far, far away in a new light by taking…
In February 2016, Marvel Comics will publish a one-shot comic that explains how C3PO got his red arm. I will admit to being mildly intrigued, and therein lies the problem. I don’t want to be intrigued. I want to be in a position where I could not care less about his red arm and how…
Debut Blog: Dom Nardi Growing up in the 1980s, I enjoyed many of the popular kids’ franchises at the time, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, G.I. Joe, and, of course, Star Wars. I collected the action figures, played the video games, and even occasionally dressed up as the characters. However, long after I gave…
Debut Blog: Adam Stephenson I love the prequels. There, I said it. It’s quite liberating, really. I wish I could say that I am that bold in everyday life when discussing Star Wars with friends. But, instead, I find myself smiling slightly when they criticize the acting. I chuckle when they immediately jump on…