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#thisisawesome

The #Wookieleaks tag on Twitter is bursting with stuff Darth Vader doesn't want you to know about

07/28/10
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#thisisawesome

DC Universe Online: The best superhero movie you'll never see

A new CG trailer for Sony's DC Universe Online game features what might be the best superhero battle ever committed to the screen. Seriously, it's so good, it'll make you weep for what doesn't exist...yet. More »
07/27/10
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By Marc Bernardin
#cosplay

Darth Vader and Boba Fett class up the joint

Spotted on the convention floor: even Sith lords and bounty hunters get dressed up for Comic Con.
07/25/10
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By Lauren Davis
#conceptart

Stranded on the planet of the mushroom people

Rado Javor is a Slovenian artist who loves to recreate classic spaceship scenes from pop culture, but transplant them into new landscapes. See more of Javor's art here (Spotted on Concept Ships).
07/24/10
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By Annalee Newitz
#crime Click here to read Darth Vader robbed a bank in Long Island

Darth Vader robbed a bank in Long Island

At 11:30 AM yesterday, Darth Vader robbed a Chase bank in Setauket, NY. Brandishing a pistol and camouflage pants, Vader tussled with an incredulous customer and left with an unknown amount of cash. Hey, Death Stars don't grow on trees. More »
07/23/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
#karentraviss Click here to read Halo novels taken over by Star Wars: Republic Commandos author Karen Traviss

Halo novels taken over by Star Wars: Republic Commandos author Karen Traviss

Video game movies may seem permanently consigned to suck-land, but video game novels are proving they can attract talent that other media tie-ins can't hold onto. Case in point: Karen Traviss. Turns out Star Wars' loss was Halo's gain. More »
07/21/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#jedibirth Click here to read Watch the creation of a Jedi art masterpiece

Watch the creation of a Jedi art masterpiece

We're enraptured by Robert Burden's tapestry-esque, 10-foot tall painting of Luke and his Tauntaun from Star Wars. And we're even more impressed of the time-lapse video he created showing how this painting was created. Check out this artist's work. More »
07/19/10
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By Meredith Woerner
#cereal Click here to read From Grape-Hutts to Count Dookula: fake Star Wars cereals

From Grape-Hutts to Count Dookula: fake Star Wars cereals

Folks who attend the Star Wars Celebration collecting panels will have a chance to collect 16 puntastic mini-cereal boxes. (Hothsted Flakes! Frost = cold! Get it?) Star Wars Celebration runs from August 12-15 in Orlando, Florida. [StarWars.com via Super Punch] More »
07/17/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
#comedy Click here to read Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers invade the New York subway

Darth Vader and the Stormtroopers invade the New York subway

It's a typical day in New York. Leia Organa's doing some light reading on the subway, when suddenly a cadre of Imperial trooper enters. One stop later, a Sith Lord is using public transportation. Yes, Improv Everywhere has struck again. More »
07/14/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
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Haven't seen this on the o-deck yet, but this is awesome.

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@mustbehero: Hahahahaha. Hadn't seen that before.

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#toys Click here to read Coming soon - possibly the greatest Star Wars toy ever

Coming soon - possibly the greatest Star Wars toy ever

The collectibles maniacs over at Bantha Skull have gotten their hands on Hasbro's soon-to-be-released AT-AT toy, and have declared it the greatest Star Wars toy ever. Check out their video of this must-have collectible. Find out more via Bantha Skull. More »
07/13/10
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By Annalee Newitz
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#scifashion Click here to read The Death Star t-shirt you need to party with geeks this weekend

The Death Star t-shirt you need to party with geeks this weekend

Death Star plus Space Invaders equals awesome. And for $20 - yes, this is a classy, classy tee. Pick one up at MySoti (spotted on Hide Your Arms).
07/09/10
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By Annalee Newitz
#scifashion

German fashion models done up to look like Yoda. Because why not?

They're bald, green and bearded. These models in Patrick Mohr's show at the Berlin Fashion Week today appear to be trying to channel a certain Jedi master. Judge them by their silly prosthetics, do you? Photo by AP. [Thanks Brian!]
07/09/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#spaceopera Click here to read Mass Effect really is this generation's Star Wars

Mass Effect really is this generation's Star Wars

Gears Of War's Cliff Bleszinski caused a stir back in May when he argued that Mass Effect is this generation's answer to Star Wars. Now blogger Tone Hoeft argues that it's really true. More »
07/06/10
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#triviagasm

How to overthrow the government: tips from 10 scifi revolutionaries

Click here to read How to overthrow the government: tips from 10 scifi revolutionaries
It's the July 4 weekend, so naturally our thoughts turn to independence, and bloody, lovely revolution. Unfortunately, overturning your colonial rulers is hard work. So we've collected tips from the ten greatest science fiction revolutionaries, to help you prevail. More »
07/02/10
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By Charlie Jane Anders
#atat Click here to read Owning a pet AT-AT walker is a ridiculously heartwarming experience

Owning a pet AT-AT walker is a ridiculously heartwarming experience

Patrick Boivin, the filmmaker behind the Iron Baby clip, has created another absurdly cute short. In "AT-AT Day Afternoon," Boivin recasts the scourge of Echo Base as man's best friend. Look out for its droppings, though. They're kind of icky. More »
06/27/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
#argh Click here to read The top 5 scifi and horror Benny Hill mash-ups

The top 5 scifi and horror Benny Hill mash-ups

Bad news first: ServerGeddon (a.k.a. Imagepocalypse) is still in effect this Sunday morning. The good news? We're going to own this. In the spirit of this snafu, here's a bunch of chase scenes set to Boots Randolph's "Yakety Sax." Enjoy. More »
06/27/10
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By Cyriaque Lamar
#triviagasm

13 of science fiction's baddest convicts

Click here to read 13 of science fiction's baddest convicts
My, how we do love a bad boy — and here are a baker's dozen of some of the worst of the worst that scifi movies, TV, and videogames have to offer. More »
06/25/10
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By Marc Bernardin
#starwarsvsstartrek

Would you rather see a Star Trek series set after Voyager, or Star Wars movies set after Return Of The Jedi?

06/24/10
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#madscience Click here to read Three reasons light sabers won’t work now and one reason they won’t work ever

Three reasons light sabers won’t work now and one reason they won’t work ever

I'm not crushing dreams or bursting bubbles with this post. I don't think anyone believed they'd ever run around with actual light sabers. Still, let's take a look at what separates the impossible from the preposterous. More »
06/24/10
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