Entertainment

Keep George Lucas Away From This Lando Calrissian Spin-Off

Gizmodo AU

Imagine if the Star Wars universe hadn’t been sidetracked by Ewoks and the second death star, but had instead focussed on the cooler characters. Like Lando Calrissian, before he got his facial skinflap sidekick in Return of the Jedi.


October 16, 2010
Entertainment

It’s Time To Forgive George Lucas

George Walton Lucas Jr is only a man. Unlike in myths, gods never create men. Only men create gods. To father a family of immortals is a burden no man can really bear.


October 12, 2010
Entertainment

Mark Hamill, Unsung Hero Of Empire Strikes Back

In an interview with Star Wars historian J.W. Rinzler on the occasion of Empire‘s 30th anniversary, Vanity Fair has a short interview talking unfilmed Wampa battles, Harrison Ford’s backseat directing, and how Mark Hamill is actually pretty amazing. [Vanity Fair]


February 17, 2010

Enough Stars Wars Toys To Drive Even The Spouse To Divorce

The Star Wars universe is basically infinite, but out of thousands of stories, the original trilogy is still the heart. So I’m really excited Hasbro’s 2010 toys focus on Empire for its 30th anniversary, down to vintage figure packaging.