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Star Wars Is Everywhere: Episode XLVII Posted By Mike on July 24, 2011
It's way too hot to be outside. Sit down, grab a cool tasty beverage, and enjoy some Star Wars randomness...
Jared Padalecki of the show Supernatural, loves him some Star Wars as is evident with a pre-SDCC 2011 interview he gave to The Hollywood Reporter. Check out the Star Wars-related excerpts below and then click here for the full Q&A which includes a picture of Jared with his Boba Fett figures.
"THR: What panel would you stand in line all day for? Padalecki: I?m a big Star Wars fan and grew up watching the movies. I read all the books and have read Star Wars fiction that went between the newest trilogy and the original trilogy and it was part of my childhood. I?d love to see George Lucas? take on the last three decades of fandom that he largely inspired. So Lucas and all the producers from the original Star Wars movies.
THR: If you were to attend in costume, what would it be? Padalecki: Boba Fett. I?m in San Antonio sitting in my bedroom that I grew up in and I have four Boba Fetts in here (pictured). I have an irrational childhood love of Boba Fett. (Laughs.) Ever since I watched the movie, I always wanted to be a bounty hunter; it sounded so cool to me as a child. I always remember the scene where Han Solo is dying and I just got the sense that Boba Fett was just really cool. I always wanted to dress up as him. And he had that great rocket on his back. That must be it, I always loved the Rocketeer, too!"
Harrison Ford has been out and about doing promotion for his new film Cowboys and Aliens. A couple of the highlights from his media tour include a horseback stroll through New York with David Letterman and his noting that he'd like Indiana Jones to die one day.
A building design, which is modeled after the Sandcrawler in ANH, has won the 2011 International Architecture Award according to Designmena.com. (Thanks Jimmy)
Sabatogetimes.com provides a list of 9 reasons why the Star Wars prequel trilogy is underrated.
The search for another Earth-like planet in the galaxy continues and it seems as if astronomers have found yet another contender. The fun part about planet 55 Cancri f, and what makes us interested, is that it has two suns. Tatooine perhaps? Visit Technologyreview.com for details. (Thanks Chris!)
With Potter mania currently in full effect, the Star Wars/Harry Potter saga comparisons have been popping up all over the interweb. A couple worth checking out include a Forbes.com article that goes in defense of J.K. Rowling and this Washington Times article features a couple quotes from TFN staffer Eric Gellar.
And in celebration of the Harry Potter series overtaking the Star Wars saga as the top grossing movie series, NewsinFilm.com examines parallels between the franchises.
Stemming from the recent rumors circulating of a Boba Fett film, ComicBookMovie.com takes a look at why The Fett is so popular and Empire Online examines "7 Star Wars Characters Who Deserve Their Own Spin-Off." (Thanks Justin and Som!)
A New Hope and the prequels land on io9.com's list of the "10 Greatest Unintentionally Hilarious Lines from Science Fiction and Fantasy." (Thanks Justin!)
Now THAT is one big cardboard R2-D2! (Thanks Justin!)
I guess it's about time that Luke Skywalker got a little professional help per Dean Rankine's comic above. (Thanks Chris!)
TheTruthAboutCars.com reports that the Volkswagen mini-Darth Vader commercial from the Super Bowl has won a couple of awards at this year's Cannes Lions International Festival. (Thanks Chris!)
The Central Garrison of the 501st Legion got some press by way of a nice 2 page article at Argusleader.com
Speaking of the 501st, Herald-Review.com reports that the Midwest Garrison, kids, and parents alike had a good time during at yesterday's Star Wars event at the Decatur Public Library in Illinios.
Boingboing.com points us to the DeviantArt.com gallery of TOMMERVIC where you can find a number of fantastic examples of his cubist Star Wars art.
And last but certainly not least, costumer extraordinaire Victoria Schmidt was highlighted by Yahoo Movie Talk while gearing up for SDCC 2011. (Thanks Tom!)
Rebelscum Breast Cancer Awareness Charity Patch Posted By Philip on November 25, 2014: Thanks to everybody that ordered patches. I sent a check for $1,600.00 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation on Monday. While it's not as much as I hoped for, it's still very much appreciated. They will remain for sale in the store for anybody that still wishes to purchase them. Details after the jump.
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