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Something tells me the Ewoks may have gone over better if the forest moon of Endor (and all of its denizens) were made out of gingerbread and a metric ton of fondant. Also, the Empire's machinations might have actually worked if they constructed the Death Star entirely out of Rice Krispies Treats. This ridiculously complex edible village by Canadian baker Infinite Yums turns our minds to such missed narrative opportunities. More »
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last night's episode of How I Met Your Mother, wild-eyed lothario Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris) discovers that his girlfriend does not like Ewoks. Through an unlikely series of events, Barney ends up explaining his unified theory of Ewok fandom to a a college field trip. It doesn't make a lick of sense, but NPH sells the goods. Keep your eyes peeled for Ewok Conan O'Brien. More »
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The coolest parents in the history of the world asked artist Michael LaRiccia to paint a gorgeous Star Wars mural, depicting a village of Ewoks descending on their baby. Watch the lovely timelapse video of this Endor wonderland coming together. More »
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In 1982, a 15-year-old Warwick Davis starred in a short promotional video about his tryout for Return of the Jedi. This comic oddity, Return of the Ewok, was never released and featured Boba Fett and Darth Vader hunting Wicket. More »
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Caprica and Stargate Universe are both circling the drain, ratings-wise, but Syfy has already greenlit another Battlestar Galactica spinoff. Pointless TV spinoffs have a long history, littered with horrible failures. Here are the 9 most unnecessary science fiction TV spinoffs. More »
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Gary Kurtz was George Lucas' partner in making the first two Star Wars films, but they had a huge falling-out after Empire Strikes Back. Now, for the first time, he's explained what went wrong with Star Wars. More »
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It may make you feel old, but you have to face up to the truth of the matter: This year, Ewoks celebrate their first quarter century since springing, fully-formed no matter how short, from George Lucas' fevered furry mind. And, while these days the little midget bears have come to personify everything that went wrong in the third installment of the Star Wars trilogy, it's worth remembering just how many attempts were made to make us love them, way back when. And if you think it's just haterade for the rebels' favorite furballs here, you may be surprised by the musical interlude we've got for you below. More »
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