Star Wars Miscellaneous

Every so often we get sent some interesting Star Wars related information (eg. historical, linguistic), from fans and academics with an interest in a particular field. The information deserves posting, but doesn't seem to fit anywhere else. Now that info has a home.

Charity Dinner with Tim Rose

Sompeetalay tells us about the Belgian Star Wars fan club's charity dinner with Tim Rose.
May 30, 2004

Jake Lloyd on Stage with Weird Al

docmagik shares a couple of photos of Jake and Weird Al at the Greek Theatre in LA.
May 30, 2004

A Fan's WonderCon Experience

Devin Leyden shares his experiences at WonderCon in San Francisco at the beginning of the month.
May 30, 2004

Jeni & Joel's Star Wars Wedding

Jeni Spring tells us about her Star Wars wedding in Seattle during the summer, where the bride dressed as Queen Amidala and the groom dressed as Luke from Return of the Jedi.
December 9, 2001

Episode II Planet - Possible Source Material

Simeon Peebler believes that the name of the new Episode II planet has a much darker origin. Find out why.
March 22, 2001

Ancient Germanic Languages in Star Wars

Dante Atkins tells us about George Lucas' use of ancient Germanic languages in the naming of Darth Vader, Naboo planets and Anakin.
January 29, 2001

Giants Among Them - More on Episode II Planet

Gordon Lightfoot gives us his take on the origins of the new Episode II planet, its links to the force, and its significance in Episode 2.
December 16, 2000

The Sanskrit meaning of Padme

Fen Kortiay tells us about the sanskrit meaning of Padme, and its importance in a famous chant used by Tibetan Buddhists.
December 16, 2000

The Etymology of an Episode II Jedi Librarian

R Flagg explains the origins of the name of a jedi librarian in Episode II, and the similarities with Star Wars.
December 14, 2000

New Episode II Planet - Where It All Began?

TheForce.Net and Star Wars fans give their views on the etymology of a new Episode II planet, exploring the relation between the earth, knowledge, religion, and disease.
November 25, 2000