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Nerd Block Teams Up With Star Wars Insider

Chris June 30, 2014

Nerd Block, the monthly mystery package filled with apparel, toys and collectibles, has partnered with Star Wars Insider Magazine to bring you two Star Wars items in the July offering. Details inside! Full Report


SDCC 2014: Exhibitor Hall Map & Exhibitor List Posted

Chris June 30, 2014

The San Diego Comic-Con website has just released both the Exhibit Hall map and Exhibitor list for this years event. Full Report


R2-D2 Dances To Michael Jackson Tunes In Music Video

Chris June 30, 2014

Here's a nice little gem of a video featuring our favorite astromech droid and some of his friends rocking out to songs from The King of Pop! Full Report


Rancho Obi-Wan 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala Details Announced

Chris June 30, 2014

These are the details you've been looking for! Read on for the full press release for this years fundraiser scheduled for September 20, 2014! Full Report


Episode VII: Harrison Ford Seen Walking UK Streets

Chris June 30, 2014

Photos have surfaced of Harrison Ford walking the streets of London with the help of a prosthetic leg support. Full Report


Clone Wars Roundtable: 613 - Sacrifice

Eric June 30, 2014

Newly named co-host of the ForceCast, Justin Bolger, joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "Sacrifice," the thirteenth and final episode of The Clone Wars Season 6. Full Report


Episode VII: Carrie Fisher's Daughter To Make Star Wars Debut?

Chris June 30, 2014

According to a UK news report, Billie Lourd, Carrie's daughter, has been cast in Star Wars Episode VII. Full Report


The Force Among Us Directors Cut FINALLY RELEASED!

Dustin June 29, 2014

The highly acclaimed Star Wars Documentary THE FORCE AMONG US has been sold out on DVD since fall of 2011, The Directors Cut has been long in the works and is FINALLY finished!!!! Full Report


Matt Busch Celebrates 20 Years Of Star Wars With Jedi-Con 2014 With Exclusive Poster

Dustin June 29, 2014

It's hard to believe that Matt Busch has been doing Star Wars art for Lucasfilm for 20 years, and that Jedi-Con is also celebrating their 20th. The poster above will be an exclusive at this years Jedi-Con being held from October 3-5, 2014 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Full Report


ForceCast #309: Star Wars and Rumors of Star Wars

Eric June 27, 2014

Justin and Eric discuss the proliferation of Star Wars rumors in the lead up to Episode VII and debate the best way to interpret such news. They also chime in on the recent announcement of Rian Johnson's involvement in Episodes VIII and IX before answering a listener question about everyone's favorite Expanded Universe ginger, Mara Jade. Make the jump into Hyperspace with this week's ForceCast! Full Report


Fan Blog Posts Informed Speculation About Boyega and Ridley's Characters

Eric June 26, 2014

Who are Daisy Ridley and John Boyega playing? We don't know yet, but one fan site is making a few reasonable guesses. Full Report


Leaked French Star Wars Rebels Trailer Shows Ezra 'Meeting' A Familiar Face

Eric June 26, 2014

Disney's new animated show features a cameo from someone who seemingly just left our television screens in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Full Report


Are We Being Totally Misled?

D. Martin June 25, 2014

With all the crazy rumours we've been seeing about the production of Star Wars Episode VII, has anyone considered that the Harrison Ford broken leg story is a red herring and while we are all being told that he is in the US recovering, he may very well be filming in England… Click through for my thoughts on this. Full Report


AICN Claims To Know The Main Character And Basic Premise Of Episode VII

Eric June 25, 2014

Ford's injury may have serious consequences for the central plotline in the movie. Full Report


Rumor: Oscar Isaac Getting Bigger Role In Episode VII After Ford's Injury?

Eric June 25, 2014

Rumors about the production fallout from Harrison Ford's injury continue to swirl. Full Report


Official Pix: 2014 Summer Autograph Sale

Chris June 25, 2014

If you've been eyeing a certain autograph in the Official Pix online store for a while, now is the time to go grab it! Check out the details inside... Full Report


Mimoco: MimoPowerBot X Star Wars Mobile Devices Chargers

D. Martin June 25, 2014

Mimco has just announced the production of their MimoPowerBot X Star Wars mobile device chargers. If you are attending the CE Week consumer electronics event in New York City taking place right now, make sure to head over to their booth (#169) to have a look in person. For everyone else, click the thumbnail above and pretend you are in NYC. Full Report


George Lucas Chooses Chicago For Collection Museum

Chris June 24, 2014

The location for George Lucas' museum will not be in California as he originally planned. He has selected the city of Chicago and pending a vote by the museum's board, that's where it will be. Full Report


Latino Review Is At It Again; Here's Who They Say Is In Episode VII

Eric June 24, 2014

You won't believe which totally generic Star Wars factions form the basis of our latest Episode VII rumor! Full Report


Official Pix: More New Autographs Added To Online Store

Chris June 23, 2014

Head over to OfficialPix.com and check out the brand new Boba Fett image signed by Jeremy Bulloch along with four brand new Wald & Wicket images signed by Warwick Davis! Full Report


Star Wars Gets The Guardians Of The Galaxy Treatment In Fan Made Trailer

Dustin June 23, 2014

There's a great new mash up on YouTube of Star Wars cut in the style of the Guardians of the Galaxy trailer. Click on through to check it out! Full Report


Ram Bergman, Frequent Rian Johnson Collaborator, Reportedly Producing Episode VIII

Eric June 23, 2014

Johnson and Bergman, who have frequently worked together, will join forces again on the second Star Wars sequel. Full Report


Rumor: The Clone Wars Getting The 4K Treatment?

Eric June 23, 2014

According to MakingStarWars, Lucasfilm is midway through the process of reproducing Star Wars: The Clone Wars in the new 4K format. Full Report


Official Pix: Ahsoka's Final Scene Autographed Photo

Chris June 23, 2014

The most requested image from Official Pix of the last year is finally available signed by actress Ashley Eckstein! This is Ahsoka Tano's last scene from Season 5 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars as she walks away from Anakin and the Jedi Order. There are two choices: A standard 8x10 version & a Limited Edition 10x20 metallix version available in very short supply. Grab yours quick! Full Report


Simon Kinberg Joins Twitter

Eric June 23, 2014

Kinberg is one of the three executive producers of Star Wars Rebels. Full Report


Del Rey Shifts Release Dates For Two Star Wars Novels

Eric June 23, 2014

Heir to the Jedi and Lords of the Sith have new release dates. Full Report


Lucasfilm Says No Change In Episode VII Release Date Following Ford's Injury

Eric June 23, 2014

The film's release will not be pushed back, although production delays are possible. Full Report


Rumor: Tom Cruise Cameo In Episode VII?

Eric June 23, 2014

It sounds like appearing in a Star Wars film wouldn't be a "Mission Impossible" for a certain A-list Hollywood actor. Full Report


VII Bits #1: June 22, 2014

Eric June 22, 2014

Catch up with the Episode VII stories you might have missed in this week's edition of VII Bits. Full Report


ForceCast #308: I Can't Tell You How I Know This, But...

Eric June 21, 2014

This week, Erik and Eric have a response to a recent report about the villains of Star Wars Episode VII, exclusive information about Star Wars Rebels, and a host of other stories about all manner of Star Wars media. Plus, they debut their Comlink Participation segment, where they discuss Patreon supporters' feedback on the show with them. Oh, and they have two surprises for you in this show. Get your weekly Star Wars audio fix right here! Full Report


The Clone Wars Wins Two Daytime Emmy Awards

Eric June 21, 2014

Major congratulations are in order to the entire team behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Full Report


Rian Johnson To Write And Direct Next Two Star Wars Episodes

D. Martin June 20, 2014

According to an article published on Deadline, Lucasfilm is signing on Looper writer-director Rian Johnson to write and direct both Star Wars Episodes VIII and IX. Until word is officially released by Lucasfilm, this isn't confirmed, and even if it were confirmed with the length of time ahead of these two films filming anything can change. Follow this link to read the full article and let us know what you think.

UPDATE: TheWrap and The Hollywood Reporter have followed up Deadline's story stating Johnson isn't directing both sequels. Follow the links above for more details. Full Report


UPDATE eBay Today 1424: So Drool Worthy It Is Insane!

D. Martin June 19, 2014

Wow! With just over a day left, the auction for the mint on card classic Kenner salesman sample of the unproduced Droids series 2 Kleb Zellock action figure is sitting at just over $19,000! Get a some popcorn and sit back kids, this is going to be the auction of the century!

UPDATE: It just hit $30,000! Full Report


Disney's 'Villains Unleashed' Event Will Feature Star Wars Characters

Chris June 19, 2014

A portion of the guest list for the upcoming 'Villains Unleashed' event taking place at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL has been posted and Star Wars fans will be happy to see a few of them for sure! Details inside. Full Report


Star Wars Weekends 2014: Weekend #5 Celebrity Motorcade

Chris June 19, 2014

Check out the Celebrity Motorcade from the final weekend of the 2014 Star Wars Weekends! Full Report


Disney Launches Star Wars Scene Maker To Let You Remix The Saga

Eric June 19, 2014

Disney's new apps will let fans remix content from the feature films and the Star Wars Rebels television series. Full Report


Harrison Ford's Publicist Confirms He Broke His Leg On Set

Eric June 19, 2014

Ford is "doing well," his publicist said. Full Report


TeePublic: A Trap? T-Shirt

Chris June 19, 2014

Artist Jason Peltz sends us word of his next Star Wars themed shirt available from TeePublic. This time it's a Star Wars / Ghostbusters mash-up! The cost is $14 and it will only be available for the next 72 hours right here. Full Report


Her Universe Debuts Marvel Product Line

Eric June 19, 2014

Captain America and other comic book favorites are coming to Her Universe! Full Report


Check Out The Back Cover For Star Wars: Tarkin

Eric June 19, 2014

David Smit's artwork beautifully portrays a contemplative Tarkin on the back cover of the book bearing his name. Full Report


Star Wars Rebels Scoop: A Voice For The Inquisitor And A Classic Character Cameo

Eric June 18, 2014

You probably won't be able to guess who is voicing the dreaded Imperial Inquisitor... Full Report


No, The Villains Of Star Wars Episode VII Will Not Be 'Jedi Hunters'

Eric June 17, 2014

The "big bad" in the first sequel film is not a cult of Sith-worshipping Jedi-stalkers. Full Report


Essential Guide To Warfare Author's Cut #9: Battlefields Of The Clone Wars

Eric June 17, 2014

This entry in the behind-the-scenes series covers the Battle of Kashyyyk, clone traitors, and a profile of a Separatist foundry planet. Full Report


Star Wars Merchandising Going Strong As Disney Discusses Marketing Plans At Licensing Expo

Eric June 17, 2014

A Disney rep said that Star Wars Rebels merchandise would start appearing in August. Full Report


Episode VII: New Report Suggests One Classic Planet Is Out, Another Is In

Eric June 17, 2014

MakingStarWars.net has some information about the sets that have been built for Star Wars Episode VII. Full Report


Star Wars Weekends 2014: Stars Of The Saga Show From Weekend #5

Chris June 16, 2014

The fifth and final weekend of Star Wars Weekends saw one of the greatest shows of 2014 with host James Arnold Taylor and the cast of Star Wars: The Clone Wars together again! Full video inside. Full Report


Star Wars Rebels Vocal Performance Casts Doubt On Recent Episode VII Villains Report

Eric June 16, 2014

David Oyelowo, who has been rumored to be playing the Imperial Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels, is probably playing a different role -- and that has implications for a recent rumor about the villains in Episode VII. Full Report


Rumor: Disney World Indiana Jones Show Closing To Make Room For Star Wars

Eric June 16, 2014

A new report suggests that Disney is canning two of its attractions at its Hollywood Studios theme park to clear the way for new Star Wars experiences. Full Report


Episode VII Rumor: Are These The Villains Of The Film?

Eric June 16, 2014

We may have our first glimpse at the post-Return of the Jedi cinematic landscape -- specifically, the "big bad" that threatens our heroes in Episode VII. Full Report


After Ankle Injury, Harrison Ford Out For Eight Weeks, As Filming Continues

Eric June 16, 2014

The Hollywood Reporter has sources saying that Ford will be out for the next two months. Full Report


Exclusive Preview of the Join Us or Die LCG expansion

Erik June 14, 2014

Check out the "Behind Enemy Lines" objective set in the upcoming LCG expansion, Join Us or Die. Full Report


Daisy Ridley To Fans: Don't Trust IMDb

Eric June 14, 2014

Today's lesson in healthy skepticism comes courtesy of IMDb. Full Report



Photo credit: Disney

Star Wars Rebels Preview To Follow Phineas And Ferb's Star Wars Episode

Eric June 13, 2014

Get ready for Phineas and Ferb to meet the galaxy far, far away. Full Report


ForceCast #307: A Cleansed Palette

Eric June 13, 2014

As Eric flies back from vacation, Justin joins Erik to discuss the one way in which Episode VII brings an experience not felt since 1983. We also discuss a confirmed Lando appearance, Lucasfilm's new head of Production & Development, the new Star Wars Battlefront trailer, and the growing availability of The Clone Wars Season Six. Justin also chimes in on the spinoff rumors, and everything is Eric's fault in this week's ForceCast!
Full Report


Star Wars Weekends 2014: More New Merchandise For Final Weekend

Chris June 12, 2014

This coming Friday, Saturday & Sunday will make the fifth and final weekend of Star Wars Weekends. It will also see the debut of even more exclusive Star Wars merchandise! Details inside... Full Report


Gentle Giant Ltd: Big Savings With Vader's Day Sale

D. Martin June 12, 2014

Gentle Giant Ltd. is running a special sale from now until the 18th of June. The Vader's Day Sale features many discounted collectibles and offers a $20 coupon for future purchases for every in-stock item sold. Follow the links above to find out more and to get in on the savings! Full Report


Harrison Ford Injured On Set Of Episode VII

Eric June 12, 2014

Ford sustained an ankle injury and was airlifted to a British hospital after a hydraulic door reportedly fell on him. Full Report


Official Pix: Photo Of The Week

Chris June 11, 2014

Check out the latest Official Pix Photo of the Week from The Phantom Menace featuring Natalie Portman, Hugh Quarshie, David Sexton, Ray Park and more! Some may be surprised to learn that Ray Park played a Naboo Guard in this scene during one of his days off as Darth Maul! Full Report


British Politician Joins R2-D2, Episode VII Execs For A Photo At Pinewood

Eric June 11, 2014

George Osborne, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, posed for a photo with some familiar faces. Full Report


Star Wars Underworld Writer Describes Scenes From The Canceled Live-Action Series

Eric June 10, 2014

Stephen Scaia, a writer on the canceled series, describes some of the storylines he worked on in concert with George Lucas. Full Report


Han Solo Bespin Clothing Replica Ensemble Now Available For Pre-Order From ANOVOS

Dustin June 10, 2014

ANOVOS Productions LLC has just released their second offering from their newly-acquired Star Wars license---Han Solo's classic costume from The Empire Strikes Back. The "Han Bespin" ensemble is a highly-detailed replica using patterns and accurate materials sourced from screen-used costume components. Unlike their previous "Luke Bespin" release (still available), Han's holster rig is also offered as a separate item, including variant pieces to recreate the style belt you prefer from Episodes IV-VI. Greebles and droid caller are also included! The ANOVOS tiered pricing system offers higher discounts for early buyers so move quickly for the best deal, so click here to get in on this now!
Full Report


Star Wars Weekends 2014: A Conversation With Mark Hamill

Chris June 9, 2014

Mark Hamill just made his Star Wars Weekends debut and he sat down with James Arnold Taylor to discuss a variety of topics in a show called "A Conversation With Mark Hamill" during weekend #4. If you weren't able to attend, we have his entire conversation recorded for your listening pleasure. Click the link inside. Full Report


Netflix Exclusivity For The Clone Wars Season 6 Ends, Episodes Now More Widely Available

Eric June 9, 2014

"The Lost Missions," as the sixth-season episodes are called, can now be found on platforms like Apple's iTunes Store and Amazon Instant Video. Full Report


Official Pix: New Star Wars Autographs Available

Chris June 9, 2014

Several new Star Wars autographs have just been added to the Official Pix online store from Jeremy Bulloch, Peter Mayhew, Carrie Fisher, Jim Cummings, Jennifer Hale and Phil LaMarr! Click here to see all the latest additions. Full Report


EA Launches Promising Star Wars: Battlefront Trailer At E3 2014

Chris June 9, 2014

In a two minute video debuted during EA's press conference at E3 2014, we see just how DICE is preparing for a relaunch of the Star Wars: Battlefront series and it looks fantastic. It's still far, far away though. More inside... Full Report


ShirtPunch: Trooper By Buzatron

D. Martin June 9, 2014

ShirtPunch once again takes us to A Galaxy Far, Far Away with their latest offering. Follow this link to check out the Trooper by Buzatron shirt, but remember that it is only available for 24 hours to purchase it if you want it, and the clock is already ticking. Full Report


TeeFury: "Leia's Mortal State" Now Available

Chris June 9, 2014

Fans of Disney's Haunted Mansion will love this mash-up by Karen Hallion only available today on TeeFury! She says it's the first in a series, so be on the lookout for others in the same fashion. Also, this art is available as a print when you buy the shirt. Full Report


Star Wars: Goodnight Darth Vader Book Trailer

Chris June 9, 2014

Chronicle Books has just released a new trailer for Jeffrey Brown's upcoming Goodnight Darth Vader book scheduled to be released on July 22. Check it out inside! Full Report


Star Wars Weekends 2014: Weekend #4 Celebrity Motorcade

Chris June 8, 2014

We are pleased to bring you video of the entire Weekend #4 Celebrity Motorcade and opening ceremonies from Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Check it out inside! Full Report


Star Wars Weekends 2014: Stars Of The Saga Show From Weekend #4

Chris June 8, 2014

Host James Arnold Taylor is joined by Ray Park and Billy Dee Williams for the popular 'Stars of the Saga' show during the fourth weekend of Star Wars Weekends. Check out the full length video inside! Full Report


Star Wars Weekends Parade

Philip June 7, 2014

The weekend #4 Star Wars Weekends parade was this morning. Here are snapshots of Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, and newcomer Taylor Gray from Rebels. Full Report


Billy D. Williams Confirms Rebels Involvement

Philip June 6, 2014

Williams is indeed appearing in Star Wars Rebels. Full Report



Photo credit: Disney

Mark Hamill Appears At Star Wars Weekends For The First Time

Eric June 6, 2014

Here are photos and a video from Mark Hamill's first appearance at Star Wars Weekends. Full Report


ForceCast #306: Worth A Thousand Words

Eric June 6, 2014

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we have plenty of words about leaked pictures of a desert marketplace, an interior docking bay, and some familiar ships. Justin fills in for Erik this week, as he and Eric discuss the Abu Dhabi set, John Boyega's social media activity, and new additions to the cast. Also, Teresa Delgado from the Fangirls Going Rogue podcast joins us to discuss the Disney Store's lack of female merchandise. Don't miss this week's episode of The ForceCast! Full Report


Lucasfilm Gets New Head Of Production & Development, Has Several TV Projects In The Pipeline

Eric June 5, 2014

The new executive will oversee, among other things, a slate of TV projects that Lucasfilm is developing. Full Report


Mark Hamill Discusses Episode VII, Star Wars Fans, And More Ahead Of SWW Debut

Eric June 4, 2014

"We're not trying to annoy you or tease you or play some massive game," Hamill said of the secrecy surrounding the first sequel film. "The goal is to keep the surprises for the movie instead of spoiling them on the Internet." Full Report


Star Wars Insider Confirms That Its Short Stories Are Canon

Eric June 4, 2014

"Blade Squadron, Part I" was the first piece of literature published in the new canon. Full Report


Greedo's Language, Hidden Imperial Cogs, And Other Trivia In This BuzzFeed Star Wars Video

Eric June 4, 2014

Most of the information is old news to hardcore fans, but some of the trivia in this video may genuinely surprise you. Full Report


Chronicle Director Josh Trank Will Direct A Stand-Alone Star Wars Film

Eric June 4, 2014

Trank, who is currently directing The Fantastic Four, said that he viewed this new job as "the most incredible dream of all time." Full Report


Jedi Journals: June 2014

Chris June 4, 2014

It's a busy month on Jedi Journals. Among other things, be sure to listen to the exclusively revealed SDCC Del Rey premium for this years event that you won't hear anywhere else! Full Report


Responding To Episode VII Leaks, Abrams Slyly Confirms That The Falcon Is Back

Eric June 4, 2014

J.J. Abrams' note called rumors of the Falcon's return "ridiculous," but the photo of his note made it clear that he didn't mean it. Full Report


Clone Wars Roundtable: 612 - Destiny

Eric June 3, 2014

Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi joins Eric and Spencer to discuss "Destiny," the twelfth episode of The Clone Wars Season 6. Full Report


Del Rey Posts Heir To The Jedi Excerpt

Eric June 3, 2014

The publishing company is treating fans to a look at one of the first canon Star Wars novels. Full Report


Star Wars Weekends 2014: Star Tours Walkthrough Audio Commentary

Eric June 3, 2014

TFN's Eric Geller recorded his thoughts on the immersive, carefully designed boarding area of Disney World's Star Tours ride as he prepared to board an intergalactic flight. Full Report


TMZ Has More Leaked Episode VII Pictures, Including A Famous Ship

Eric June 3, 2014

It looks like we might be in for a Kessel run in this film... Full Report


Star Wars Episode VII Adds Two Female Cast Members

Eric June 2, 2014

One is an Academy Award winner and the other is a Game of Thrones star. Full Report


TMZ Posts Leaked Pictures From Abu Dhabi's Episode VII Set

Eric June 2, 2014

The pictures don't give away anything major, but they provide a window into the world-within-a-world of Abu Dhabi's Star Wars set. Full Report


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