Ashely Eckstein - Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: The Clone Wars - was recently interviewed by Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder (wife of Jimmy Mac from RebelForce Radio) for Chicago radio station WGN 720. In the show, she talks about appearing at the upcoming C2E2 convention and about what inspired Her Universe, the specialty line of geek...Star Wars News & Info
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) announced today the upcoming global release of four new books based on the original Star Wars film trilogy. The classic Saga will come to life like never before through adaptations by bestselling children’s authors Tom Angleberger, Tony DiTerlizzi, Adam Gidwitz, and R.J. Palacio. Each of these...Star Wars News & Info
There has been further movement in the ongoing mission to bring George Lucas’ proposed museum to Chicago. A task force has been formed with the intent of finding a suitable location for the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has given the task force until mid-May to find a location that is easily accessible...Star Wars News & Info
Harrison Ford participated in a Reddit AMA today, and he had some interesting things to say. It's worth reading the entire AMA, when you get the chance. He discusses his work with James Cameron on Years of Living Dangerously, a docu-series on climate change that premieres on Showtime April 13th at 10 p.m. ET., as well as his favorite...Star Wars News & Info
The Official Star Wars YouTube Account has uploaded a video of bloopers and outtakes from Attack of the Clones for the amusement of Star Wars fans everywhere. :) From the video description: Originally an Easter Egg found on the first DVD edition of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, this collection of a...Star Wars News & Info
For those keeping track of the progress surrounding the proposed Lucas Cultural Arts Museum, it looks as thought the odds of it landing in Chicago are improving. After having his proposal rejected by The Presidio Trust in San Francisco, George Lucas has been considering Chicago as a home for his museum. The facility would be home...Star Wars News & Info
My relationship with the Star Wars expanded universe hasn't been a close one. I’ve often wondered why the two of us don’t get on as well as we should. I’ve pondered the reason why we are like passing ships in the night. There should be no reason why we don’t have a more stable and close relationship. But there it...Star Wars News & Info
It couldn't have happened to a nicer Jedi Master. Obi-Wan Kenobi used the Force to beat back the competition - including a final match-up with former Padawan-turned-Sith Lord, Darth Vader - and emerged victorious! Clearly, he had the "high ground." ;) From the Official Site: It looks like Obi-Wan Kenobi really did become more...Star Wars News & Info
Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn was being interviewed by The Hollywood Reporter at the Loyola Marymount University School of Film when he revealed that Star Wars Episode VII has already begun filming. He also stated that casting was incomplete, but the leads are all in place. Of course, those names have yet to be announced. There...Star Wars News & Info
Lucasfilm is teaming up with CBS’ The Big Bang Theory and ABC’s The Goldbergs for this year's annual 'May the Fourth (as in ‘May the Fourth be With You!') Star Wars Day' celebration. The special episode of The Big Bang Theory, “The Proton Transmogrification,” will feature special guest Bob Newhart as the childhood mentor...
