George Lucas Recounts How Studios Turned Down ‘Star Wars’ In Classic Interview
With the anticipated release of “Star Wars: Episode VII,” StarWars.com released part of a classic interview with George Lucas. In it, Lucas recounts how his “space opera” was a tough sell with United...
View ArticleFacebook Knows Who You're Going To Marry Based On Your Religion
Valentine's Day is a mere 72 hours away, so here's a fun fact: Jedis (who practice Jediism, based on the teachings of the Jedi Knights in the "Star Wars" movies) have an above average likelihood of...
View ArticleProduction For 'Star Wars: Episode VII' To Start In May
It won't be long until the cinematic Star Wars universe begins to expand.In target of the film's 2015 release date, Star Wars: Episode VII will be going into production later this year, and HitFix has...
View Article12 Actors Who Got Their Big Break Later In Life
Not everyone is born a star. For some celebrities, it takes years of hard work, small roles, and persistence to make it in show business.This was the case for Jeremy Renner, who didn't get his big...
View ArticleIsrael Is Close To Deploying A 'Star Wars' Level Of Laser Defense
SINGAPORE (AP) — An Israeli state-owned arms company developing a laser-based missile shield that evokes "Star Wars" style technology says its deployment over the country is closer to becoming a...
View Article'Girls' Actor Adam Driver Will Play The Villain In 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
Here's our first piece of official casting news for "Star Wars: Episode VII."Adam Driver will play the villain in the next installment of the "Star Wars" saga.Variety was first to break the news saying...
View ArticleMovies Of The Past That Correctly Predicted The Technology We Have Today
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Movie makers have been creating visions of the future that include incredible technology and scientific breakthroughs seemingly far ahead of their time.But...
View ArticleFacebook's New Ad Stars An Alien, A Stormtrooper, And A Transformer
Last week, we told you about the ads Facebook has been making to show the public how the site can be used to bring people together in real life.Last night, the social network released another new...
View ArticleHere Are The 5 Actors Up For The Lead In ‘Star Wars: Episode 7’
Many people would love to be the new lightsaber-wielding Jedi in the next "Star Wars" movie.Variety reports director J.J. Abrams is looking closely at five actors for Episode 7.Here's who's at the top...
View ArticleLupita Nyong'o Met With J.J. Abrams About A Role In The New 'Star Wars' Movie
Fresh off her Best Supporting Actress Oscar win, Lupita Nyong'o is the latest actress to have ties to the new "Star Wars" movie. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the "12 Years A Slave" star met...
View ArticleNew 'Star Wars' Sequel Will Take Place 30 Years After 'Return Of The Jedi'
We finally know when the next "Star Wars" movie will take place — 30 years after "The Return of the Jedi." CEO Bob Iger made the "Star Wars" news update during the company's annual shareholder meeting...
View Article14 Movies That Used A Lot Less CGI Than You Think
If you headed to theaters this weekend to see "Need for Speed," the film included some crazy stunts.Audiences saw a Ford Mustang jump three lanes of traffic in Detroit and get airlifted by a U.S. Army...
View ArticleHow Steven Spielberg Made Millions Off 'Star Wars' After A 1977 Bet With...
A long time ago on a film set far, far away, two directors made a friendly bet about a small space-fantasy film called "Star Wars."Steven Spielberg would go on to win the bet and take millions of...
View ArticleThis Real-Life R2D2 Looks, Moves And Sounds Just Like The One In 'Star Wars'
Please enable Javascript to watch this video Web-developer Jamie McShan built his own R2D2 droid using everything from wood to pvc pipe.A member of the Central Texas Droid Builders, McShan showcases...
View Article10 Striking Insights About Christopher Nolan And His Movies
Christopher Nolan is without question one of the biggest directors in modern Hollywood.First breaking out at the turn of the century with Memento, the filmmaker has spent the last 14 years making epic,...
View ArticleNeil deGrasse Tyson Tells Us Why 'Star Trek' Is So Much Better Than 'Star Wars'
<div>Please enable Javascript to watch this video</div> Neil deGrasse Tyson is the world's most famous astrophysicist, and he is a HUGE Trekkie.The host of StarTalk Radio is a fan of...
View Article'Star Wars: Episode VII' Is Already In Production With Casting Almost Complete
During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Disney chairman Alan Horn revealed that production is already under way on Star Wars: Episode VII, which was believed to begin shooting next month at...
View ArticleChewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Cast In 'Star Wars: Episode VII'
Add one more familiar face to "Star Wars: Episode 7."According to The Hollywood Reporter, actor Peter Mayhew will reprise his iconic role of Chewbacca in the film.He will join more members from the...
View ArticleTunisia Is Raising Money To Save A 'Star Wars' Set From Being Swallowed By Sand
Tunisia on Tuesday announced a new international fundraising campaign to reclaim the set where numerous Star Wars scenes were filmed from the encroaching desert.The set for Mos Espa—hometown of Anakin...
View ArticleMarvel Surpasses 'Harry Potter' As The Most Successful Franchise In...
As expected, Captain America: The Winter Soldier took the top spot at the box office this weekend, with a hefty $96.2 million, but that tally also helped Marvel achieve another milestone. The Marvel...
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