May 31st, 20181323It’s been one week since the opening of Han Solo: A Star Wars Story was released in movie theaters across the country. To date, I’ve seen it three times, and I have to tell you – I love it! Am I going to say more than that about the newest Star Wars movie? At this particular point in time, no. In the future, sure, but not now....
December 15th, 20160105IN A GALAXY NOT SO FAR AWAY STAR WARS FANS DESCEND ON LONDON AHEAD OF ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY FILM RELEASE IN LONDON Star Wars costume fans from the 501st UK Garrison and Rebel Legion Elstree Base caused an out of this galaxy frenzy as they took to the streets of London this morning, popping up at the capital’s commuter hotspots...
November 23rd, 2015049 The 501st Legion has long been associated with charitable acts throughout their history, and this year they are joining with Starlight Children's Foundation! The Southern California Garrison is joining celebrities such as Bailee Madison (The Fosters, Once Upon a Time) and McKenna Grace (The Young and the Restless, Once Upon a...
October 28th, 20153324 Take a second and think: How would Padme, Qui-Gon, and my all-time favorite Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi survive if an astromech hadn’t fixed the hyperdrive in The Phantom Menace? In A New Hope, what would Leia have done with the Death Star plans if she didn’t have R2-D2? How would Luke have gotten away from Uncle Owen’s...
May 30th, 20150101Do you live in the greater Chicagoland area -- or anywhere in the Midwest, really? Well, if you're a Star Wars fan, you're going to want to leave Saturday, June 6 open. Why? Easy -- It's the sixth annual Star Wars Day sponsored by the Joliet Public Library. Star Wars Day is a family friendly event that includes over 80 costumed...
March 28th, 20154126 So in my last blog I looked back at my favorite celebrity encounters from the famed Star Wars Weekends. This week, I am helping you with your plans by going over some of the things you must do during Star Wars Weekends (SWW). Here we go! 5) Legends of the Force Motorcade. Disney is known for their parades and this...