J.W. Rinzler’s upcoming The Making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back book that’s due out on October 12 now has a book trailer chock full of tidbits and goodies about the most beloved film in Lucas’ epic space saga.
[via io9]
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Exclusive: Sneak Peek at LEGO’s Upcoming Star Wars Mini-Movie
LEGO Star Wars is back this fall with a brand new 5-minute mini-movie and we have an exclusive teaser trailer to share with you all.
Your Quick Guide To September TV Season Premieres
It’s September! And, for those of us who watch far too much television, that can only mean one thing: the return of most of your favorite shows (And the disappearance of some, too; I’ll miss you, Leverage. Come back soon, okay?). But if you’re not sure when you’ll be able to catch up with Fringe‘s Parallel Earth Olivias or meet Chuck‘s …
Microsoft Partners With the Double Rainbow Guy
Remember Paul Vasquez, better known as Hungry Bear? (No, we’re not making up this nickname. CNN actually called him that).
What does this mean!? Well, it seems Microsoft has nabbed him for their latest ad campaign for Windows Live Photo Gallery.
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Origins: What Influences James Cameron
Each film he directs is more epic than the last. Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Titanic…and, of course, Avatar. That last film, a 3-D extravaganza that quickly became the highest-grossing movie of all time, was re-released August 27 with nine additional minutes of footage. Cameron spoke to TIME’s Rebecca …
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me About the Inbred Jedi?
In a galaxy far, far away in an alternate Star Wars universe, Obi-Wan failed to inform Luke that Leia was his sister. It turns out they did a little more than play tonsil hockey while Luke was recovering from the wampa abduction. Say hello to little Gree-Morr Skywalker.
P.S.- Bonnie, you may not want to watch this (again?), since …
Your Wednesday Morning Chill-Out Video: MGMT, “Congratulations”
The Awl described it as The Sheltering Sky set on Tatooine. I would’ve gone more with Eraserhead. Either way I felt strangely compelled.
Star Wars Tai Chi Taught By Darth Vader
And here we thought Star Wars yoga would be the new craze.
Qi or Chi: the Chinese word meaning ‘life force’ – an energy created by all living beings. A Tai Chi master’s strength flows from this FORCE.
[Kuriositas via TheDWhat]
Inebriation: It’s Like Inception But Wasted
In honor of Thirsty Thursday, I present to you a drunken spoof of everyone’s favorite mindfrak thriller Inception. You might be on your last legs, Internet, but I still love you.
[via Vulture]
The Last Exorcism: Brilliant Use of Chat Roulette
I’ve never tried Chat Roulette. Am I the only one?
Thanks for the tip, KB!
Extended Season 3 Star Wars: The Clone Wars Trailer
Lucasfilm’s The Clone Wars returns on September 17 for its third season on the Cartoon Network. With it comes a handful of surprises that are sure to delight fans of the series and Star Wars, in general.
Here are four things to look forward to this coming season:
• Darth Maul has a brother and his name is Savage Oppress
• …
America’s Youth Is Doomed: Did You Watch Jimmy Kimmel?
Apple’s 4mer “I’m a Mac” spokesperson Justin Long was on Jimmy Kimmel last night promoting his new movie and shared a series of texts that he exchanged with a female tween. Nothing perverse, mind you, but it did offer a bit of incite into America’s youf. Oh, and Long rocks a jailbroken iPhone. …