Posts tagged with "star wars"
May the Fourth Be With You: These ARE the Droid Stamps You’re Looking For
“Star Wars” and its cast of characters have been captivating and inspiring fans for more than 40 years. For many, the most-beloved personalities are the droids. Droids have been a staple in the “Star Wars” galaxy from the very beginning. They are engaged as loyal companions, etiquette and protocol aides, and sidekicks. The...
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
Inside Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Disney has built a pair of identical 14-acre parks at its Disneyland and Disney World resorts. At a cost of $1 billion each, it’s the largest single expansion Disney Parks & Resorts has ever created for one of its theme parks.
Quick Bytes: Giant Penguins, Stinky Genes, and Real World Pod Racing
What's the least terrifying giant prehistoric animal yet to be found? The truth is out there ... er, in here. Learn all about this and more here.
Where Does The Star Wars Franchise Go From Here?
Now, let me start this out by saying that, while I definitely enjoy Star Wars as a franchise, I’m by no means a hardcore fan. I enjoy the films and games for the most part, but never got into the deep lore of the stories beyond what happens in the major releases. In other words, I don’t know the deep, dark backstory of IG-88 or the...
Best Star Wars Build Videos On YouTube
Oh look, another Star Wars article! I’m sure you haven’t seen any of those lately. Yes, I’m as surprised as you are, but the lesser-known series of indie space stories is popular once again. The Star Wars franchise has no shortage of iconic weapons, armor, and helmets. And the internet has no shortage of build videos. Do you see...
George Lucas’ Worst Star Wars Ideas
Love him or hate him, there’s no denying that George Lucas has changed the landscape of cinema and helped to shape the current state of high-action blockbuster series. However, he’s also had some ideas that were, well, prequels. Let’s take a look at the weirdest, wonkiest, and worst ideas George Lucas had throughout his time with...
Star Wars Battlefront II’s Janina Gavankar Enjoys The Dark Side
Actress Janina Gavankar has been at the forefront of performance capture in the video game world, having worked on Ubisoft’s Far Cry 3 and now Electronic Arts’ Star Wars Battlefront II. The film and television star happens to be a huge gamer in her spare time, which makes these acting gigs in the virtual world even more...
Spoiler Alert! The Ongoing Epidemic of Leaked Media
Secrets aren’t easily kept under wraps in the internet age. Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes political email or a celebrity scandal, we’ve come to expect leaked information on a near-daily basis. However, there are some unexpected consequences of a leak-friendly culture, especially when it involves the trillion-dollar entertainment...
Quick Bytes: Star Wars The Last Jedi Edition
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is almost here! The next grand adventure from a place far away in a time long, long ago is about to be unveiled to the world. But you probably already knew that. You’ve probably already seen all the previews, heard all the hype, and accidentally read all the spoilers. However, before we take our yearly trip...
How To Avoid Star Wars The Last Jedi Spoilers
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is coming this Friday! Of course, you absolutely knew that because you’ve seen the trailers, tie-in commercials, and extremely well-written articles like this one. However, one major dark cloud is being cast over the upcoming event: spoilers, the bane of every geek, nerd, and dorkus malorkus alike. And, as a...
The Problem With The Disney-Fox Deal
In case you haven’t heard, that one company that keeps buying companies and has vermin for a mascot is currently closing in on purchasing a large amount of 21st Century Fox’s intellectual properties of film and TV. And, while this deal would probably result in ridiculous amounts of Scrooge McDuck-ing, I’m personally not a huge fan...
Last Jedi Director Jokingly Lashes Out At Porgs
The hype train for Star Wars: The Last Jedi is at full steam. (Is full steam a train thing? I don’t really know how trains work.) And one thing that has seriously helped with that is the success of the film’s trailer. However, one major reveal of the trailers has created quite a stir for Star Wars fans: the porgs, the interesting...