In celebration of the September launch of Star Wars The Complete Saga on Blu-ray, Lucasfilm is asking fans to Use the Force for Good to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). SU2C funds groundbreaking cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives. As part of
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StarWars.com Gets a Facelift
Since its launch in 1996, StarWars.com has periodically undergone changes in order to reflect its growing and evolving audience, and to keep pace with the rapidly shifting nature of the online world. This new version of the site is the biggest re-haul since Star Wars’ official online presence began, and
XBox 360’s Star Wars Kinect Videogame Delayed
Microsoft has confirmed to OXM (Official XBox Magazine) that both Kinect Star Wars and the limited-edition Xbox 360 Star Wars bundle have been delayed. Previously listed for release in “holiday 2011,” both have now been pushed back, presumably to next year although no new date has been given. Speaking exclusively
Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Begins Today, No Release Date Set
Star Wars: The Old Republic begins phase two of its beta testing for those who have pre-ordered the game this Friday. This is a long-time coming for the PC MMORPG originally announced in October of 2008. According to gaming sites EA/BioWare is seeing how the beta will shake out before setting
The Process of Restoring Star Wars for Blu-ray
StarWars.com has got a great article about the process of restoring the Star Wars saga for Blu-ray. It’s interesting to see how the films have progressed from its initial theatrical release, Laserdisc, VHS, DVD and now Blu-ray. “When they did the transfer from film for the previous DVD, they wanted
Exclusive Printables on Disney’s Star Tours Site
Disney.com’s Star Tours website will be releasing exclusive Star Tours printables for fans to download. Stormtroopers and Jedi alike can now visit the Star Tours destination page to download and print a Star Tours poster to hang inside their Starspeeder 1000s. Fans can also access an exclusive Disney.com Vinylmation Star Wars™ iron-on to
New Star Tours Printables Available Exclusively on Disney.com
Disney.com’s Star Tours online destination will be releasing exclusive Star Tours printables for fans to download. Stormtroopers and Jedis alike can now visit the Star Tours destination page to download and print a Star Tours poster to hang inside their Starspeeder 1000s. Fans can also access an exclusive Disney.com Vinylmation
Billy Dee Williams, the King of Cool, is a HUGE Disney Fan
You may know Billy Dee Williams from his portrail of the sly gambler, Lando Calrissian in the original Star Wars trilogy. What you may not know is that he is an accomplished artist and Disney fan. I recently had a chance to chat with Willams for a press event promotion the upcoming
Disney Character News and Rumors for August 2011
It has been a pretty quiet month for character news on Character Central but I am sure as we move into the fall and get closer to Halloween (Mickey’s No So Scary Halloween Party) and Christmas (Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party) we will be hearing more! Walt Disney World Tink
Fantasy Flight Games Announces “Star Wars: The Card Game” and “X-Wing” Games
Fantasy Flight Games is pleased to announce that it has entered a comprehensive licensing partnership with Lucasfilm Ltd. for the worldwide rights to publish card, roleplaying, and miniatures games set in the popular Star Wars universe! “Being able to publish gaming products in the Star Wars universe is quite simply a hobby-game company’s dream
‘LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace’ on Blu-ray/DVD September 16
After the Cartoon Network debut of their first-ever original television special, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm will join forces once again to bring LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace to Blu-ray Disc and DVD. Launching on September 16, the 22-minute original standalone special will feature the charm, action and irreverent
Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG Available for Pre-Order
EA Unveils Special Editions of Star Wars: The Old Republic — Available for Pre-Order Starting Today Early Game Access and Exclusive In-Game Content Announced for Highly Anticipated MMO with all Pre-Orders Beginning Today Star Wars: The Old Republic Beta Test Weekends to Start this September AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The start of
“LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace” Special on Cartoon Network
After the runaway success of their wildly popular building sets, video game collaborations and animated shorts, The LEGO Group and Lucasfilm will join forces once again for an all-new adventure — their first-ever original television special. Premiering on Cartoon Network on Friday, July 22 at 7:00 p.m. (ET, PT) in
New Star Tours Intergalactic Destination Blasts Off on Disney.com
To celebrate the reopening of the Star Tours attraction at Disneyland and the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney.com has launched a new online destination that takes intergalactic travelers on an exciting adventure through hyperspace to a galaxy far, far, away! The site features exclusive videos starring Bree Starlighter, Chief Holo-Communications
