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Michael Jackson Tried To Play An Infamous Star Wars Character

The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, was a certified nerd and a passionate gamer—he actually produced several gaming titles. However, …

11 months ago

Dave Filoni Is Not The Star Wars Savior You’re Looking For

There’s a popular narrative among a certain segment of the Star Wars fandom that the recently promoted Dave Filoni is …

11 months ago

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See Kurt Russell Audition For Star Wars In Rare Video

A long time ago, in a galaxy known as California, future Tron star Kurt Russell auditioned for the role of …

11 months ago

The Best Star Wars Performance Shouldn’t Even Exist

From Harrison Ford’s Han Solo to Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor, the Star Wars films and shows have had some amazing …

1 year ago

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Exclusive: THX 1138 Series In Development For Disney+

Disney isn’t done mining the creations of George Lucas. According to our trusted and proven sources, 1971’s THX 1138 is …

1 year ago

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Weird Star Wars Names And Their Bizarre Origin

Star Wars has a seemingly infinite amount of characters and aliens—some of which appear on screen for only seconds—and all …

1 year ago

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This Star Wars Streaming Parody Will Have You Laughing Until You Break Something

The Schwartz is strong with this one. From the deranged mind of Mel Brooks, Spaceballs is a spot-on parody of …

1 year ago

The 7 Most Influential Action Movie Scenes: Guns, Cars And Robots

The action genre may not always be subtle, but when done right, it has a way of capturing some of …

1 year ago

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How ET Exists In The Star Wars Universe

The Star Wars franchise has captivated audiences for decades with its rich lore and imaginative universe. It’s appeared in countless …

1 year ago

How Star Wars Iconic Opening Was Made

The iconic Star Wars crawl in the original film was created with glue and poster board.

1 year ago

The 10 Best Movie Casts Ever Assembled

There is a lot to consider when trying to determine the best movie cast ever. A film can have a …

2 years ago

Why Was Star Wars Made Out Of Order?

Star Wars movies were made out of order because George Lucas had laid out much more of the story in his mind than could fit in the first film.

2 years ago

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George Lucas Reveals Mark Hamill Was Never Really The Lead In Star Wars

George Lucas says that Darth Vader was the main character in Star Wars, not Mark Hamill’s Luke Skywalker.

2 years ago

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It May Sound Like Gibberish, But Ewoks Speak A Real, Human Language In Star Wars

Ewoks speak a combination of Tibetan and Nepalese.

2 years ago

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Evidence Suggests Darth Vader Was An Idea Stolen From Marvel

Marvel’s Doctor Doom predates Darth Vader by 15 years, leading fans to wonder if George Lucas ripped off Jack Kirby’s creation, even if it’s more likely that each villain came from similar character archetypes.

2 years ago

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Women Aren’t Allowed To Fly X-Wings In The Original Star Wars Movies

No women were shown flying X-Wings in the original Star Wars trilogy.

2 years ago

George Lucas Secretly Made A Star Wars TV Series In 2005, And You Can Watch It Here

Before selling Star Wars to Disney, creator George Lucas was working on several different Star Wars TV shows. One of them was focused on …

2 years ago

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George Lucas Came Up With The Plot Of Steven Spielberg’s Best Film While Avoiding His Own Movie Premiere

George Lucas developed the plot for Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark while on a Hawaiian vacation with Steven Spielberg to avoid the premier of Star Wars: A New Hope.

2 years ago

Empire Strikes Back Originally Screened Two Different Endings In Theaters, Changed Depending On When Star Wars Fans Saw It

After the initial screenings on May 21, George Lucas saw the movie with audiences and decided the end of the movie was unclear.

2 years ago

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The Time George Lucas And Gene Roddenberry Joined Together And Fans Loved It

In 1987, George Lucas and Gene Roddenberry attended the first official Star Wars convention.

2 years ago

Star Wars’ Greatest Failure Is Getting Its Own Movie

The infamous Star Wars Holiday Special is getting its own documentary movie that will be released at the South by Southwest film festival.

2 years ago

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George Lucas Wanted To Ruin The Best Star Wars Villains

George Lucas originally wanted General Grevious to be Darth Maul in disguise.

2 years ago

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George Lucas Hates His Best Star Wars Character

George Lucas hates both versions of Jabba the Hutt he created.

2 years ago

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All Of The Game Of Thrones Spinoff Series Are In Trouble?

George R.R. Martin has revealed the HBO Max merger with Discovery+ has halted some Game of Thrones shows.

2 years ago

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Star Wars’ Most Iconic Planet Was Supposed To Look Very Different

Instead of as a desert, the iconic Star Wars planet Tatooine was originally conceived as a jungle planet.

2 years ago

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Harrison Ford To Blame For George Lucas Being Denied Song Rights

Harrison Ford’s singing was so bad, that George Lucas was denied the rights to use “Some Enchanted Evening” in American Graffiti.

2 years ago

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George Lucas Reveals His Preferred Star Wars Watch Order

When it comes to motion picture series featuring a hefty number of installments, everyone has their own preference regarding the …

2 years ago

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How Indiana Jones Was Inspired By A Duck

Indiana Jones is one of the great adventurers in all of pop culture, so it does feel a little weird that he was inspired by a duck.

2 years ago

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John Williams Wants To Score This One Huge Franchise Before He Quits

John Williams plans to retire from scoring films after his current project, but he still wants to take a run at a famous franchise.

2 years ago

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Star Wars Only Happened Because Of A Notorious Sci-Fi Flop

Star Wars as we know it would never have happened if it weren’t for one very notorious science fiction flop.

2 years ago