Boeing unveils its 'Star Wars' jet — inspired by R2-D2
Aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Japanese airline All Nippon Airways unveiled a "Stars Wars"-themed Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Saturday based on the character R2-D2.This is the first of three "Star Wars"...
View ArticleWe just learned about 10 new characters who will be in the next 'Star Wars'...
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is just a few months away, but there's still a lot we don't know about the movie.Sure, we don't have an official plot synopsis, but we haven't even met all of the...
View ArticleMark Hamill didn't 'nearly fall to his death' on the new ’Star Wars’ set
Earlier this week, The Sunday Times published a story claiming "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill nearly fell to his death while filming "The Force Awakens."The UK outlet claimed the 63-year-old actor...
View ArticleNixon's 'Star Wars' watches are geek-chic done right
On May 4 (Star Wars Day), watch and accessories brand Nixon announced its collaboration with Disney and Lucas Films to create a sleek "Star Wars"-themed line.Available on Nixon's website starting...
View ArticleHere's that Han Solo refrigerator you've been waiting for
2015 is "Star Wars" year, y'all. Every year is, actually, now that "Star Wars" is an annualized film franchise. But this year is especially "Star Wars-y" because it marks both J.J. Abrams' directorial...
View ArticleBreakdown of the fastest spaceships in the history of science fiction
Han Solo is convinced that the Millennium Falcon is the fastest ship in the galaxy — and he's right if you're only counting the "Star Wars" universe.But what about compared to spaceships in other...
View ArticleTHEN & NOW: The original 'Star Wars' cast 38 years later
The first movie installment of "Star Wars" premiered in 1977, and anticipation for each new sequel and prequel has snowballed ever since.Now, a seventh movie, "The Force Awakens" is being released —...
View ArticleFacebook is showing off its virtual reality future with a tour of a new 'Star...
Today, the Facebook News Feed on the web and Android is getting support for 360-degree videos, essentially giving you virtual worlds to explore. Apple's iOS will get the feature later.Basically, they...
View Article'Star Wars' just gave us our best look yet at the movie's new desert planet
The "Star Wars" Facebook page just surprised fans with an interactive video which gives us our first closeup of Jakku, the new desert planet which will be featured in "Star Wars: The Force...
View Article10 things you didn’t know about the background characters in the iconic 'Star...
In continuation of our on-going series, “Star Wars” Rewind, in which we look back on all of the movies from the saga leading up to “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens” (out December 18), we’ve...
View ArticleA hot rumor about a former 'Star Wars' actor has fueled a crazy fan theory...
Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and others from the original "Star Wars" trilogy are reprising their characters in this December's "The Force Awakens."But will any of the newer characters...
View ArticleA ‘Star Wars’ sticker may have just revealed another huge character in ‘The...
Fans have been scouring “Star Wars” toys since their release September 4 for clues hinting at what to expect in the new movie, “The Force Awakens.”While we now know what villain Kylo Ren sounds like...
View ArticleNASA wants to name parts of Pluto’s moon after Star Wars
Pluto's moon Charon might become a nerd's paradise if NASA has anything to say about it.It's already settled that Pluto's landscape features must have names that come from underworld mythology like...
View ArticleNeil deGrasse Tyson thinks 'Star Trek' is better than 'Star Wars' — but he...
Neil deGrasse Tyson is choosing sides in entertainment's space race between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars"– on scientific grounds, of course."I'm 'Star Wars' fluent, but I'm a bigger 'Trek' fan," Tyson,...
View ArticleThe 4 'Star Wars' toys every kid will want this holiday
With "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" hitting theaters this December, "Star Wars" toys are expected to be huge this holiday season.Last week, I headed over to the TTPM (Toys, Tots, Pets, and More)...
View ArticleThe famous Princess Leia bikini has sold for $96,000
The most famous bikini in film history has a new owner.Last week, the so-called Princess Leia slave bikini, which was worn by actress Carrie Fisher in 1983's "Return of the Jedi," was sold at an...
View ArticleWe're looking for the biggest 'Star Wars' fans in the world!
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" is in theaters this December!Before you prepare to buy your tickets months in advance, Tech Insider is looking for the biggest "Star Wars" fans this side of the...
View ArticleIf you're not excited about the new 'Star Wars' game yet, you have to see...
"Star Wars Battlefront," the new game coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on November 17, launched an early beta version this week so you can test out parts of the game early for free.And players...
View ArticleIf you like 'Star Wars' even remotely, you should be playing 'Star Wars...
It's "Star Wars" year, y'all.The new movie from writer/director J.J. Abrams is nearly here; "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" arrives on December 18. There's a new game, too — "Star Wars Battlefront"—...
View Article'Star Wars' characters have never looked more gorgeous than in the new game
There have been dozens of "Star Wars" video games over the years, going back as far as the original Nintendo Entertainment System (and beyond, to the Atari 2600). Ever since the original "Star Wars"...
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