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If Luke Skywalker was MacGyver [Video]

Only a sick and fevered mind could have imagined this ‘Star Wars’ title sequence, in the style of techie action man MacGyver. Which goes to show that it’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good. I do hope the guy is feeling better now though. [youtube]http://youtu.be/C54yPPiQMfw[/youtube]   HT: Emmet Ryan, who – thankfully – is […]

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Millenium Falcon Quadcopter’s First Flight [Video]

French enthusiast Olivier C built a Millenium Falcon skin out of styrofoam and fitted it to a remote control quadcopter (he says ‘drone’ is the wrong word). The result is pretty impressive – especially after dark! [youtube]http://youtu.be/GRtXd1eiH-s[/youtube]   Want to build one yourself? There’s a bit of work involved! HT: The Next Web – via Qamir Hussain […]

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Colbert to Nerds: Relax! New Lightsaber is Cool

So at last there’s a trailer, giving us our first glimpse of Star Wars Episode VII. There’s even a Lego version! But did you notice the new lightsabre with the sticky-outy bits? I sensed a disturbance in The Force, or on Twitter, at least. Toward a theory of lightsaber blade inflation: pic.twitter.com/TUh1yLB9wF — Forrest Wickman (@ForrestW) November […]

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Star Wars The Force Awakens Teaser Lego Version [Video]

The first teaser trailer for the upcoming release of Star Wars The Force Awakens was released on Friday. And essentially “broke the internet”. Since the trailer’s release Star Wars have been active producing memes, analysis of every frame of the trailer and plenty of fan art. Personally this poster is one of my favourites: (Source) […]

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Star Wars: Footballer Films Fan Flick

Harrison Ford’s ankle injury will not affect the release of Star Wars Episode VII in December 2015. The producers have announced that there will be a two week hiatus to rearrange the shooting schedule, but that production will not be otherwise delayed. But if you can’t wait, check out this new fan-produced film directed by Chris Conley. He’s […]

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April 29th, Pinewood Studios, UK - Writer/Director/Producer J.J Abrams (top center right) at the cast read-through of Star Wars Episode VII at Pinewood Studios with (clockwise from right) Harrison Ford, Daisy Ridley, Carrie Fisher, Peter Mayhew, Producer Bryan Burk, Lucasfilm President and Producer Kathleen Kennedy, Domhnall Gleeson, Anthony Daniels, Mark Hamill, Andy Serkis, Oscar Isaac, John Boyega, Adam Driver and Writer Lawrence Kasdan. Copyright and Photo Credit: David James.

Star Wars VII Cast is Announced

The cast of Star Wars Episode VII has been announced on the official Star Wars site, which published this photograph of the cast meeting with director JJ Abrams. The announcement that the film starts shooting in a couple of weeks has been greeted with excitement by fans around the world, and in Ireland there’s an additional welcome […]

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Let the Wookiee Take Your Photo

Actor Peter Mayhew played Chewbacca in the original Star Wars movies.  He also took pictures – about 1200 pictures in fact!  And he’s caused something of a stir on the internet in the last few days as he’s been tweeting some of them. https://twitter.com/TheWookieeRoars/status/421483340357574656 Mayhew’s pictures reveal the fun had by cast and crew as […]

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