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Do Your Kids Love 'Phantom Menace' More Than the Originals?

The Huffington Post | Sandie Angulo-Chen | Posted 02.10.2012 | Parents

"Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace 3D" hits theaters this weekend, and it brings up a lot of contradictory feelings in fans of George Lucas' l...

House, Star Wars, Super Bowl and More Top This Week's Like/Dislike List!

Kris LoPresto | Posted 02.10.2012 | Entertainment

Kris LoPresto

It dawned on me this morning that my Sundays are WIDE open now that the NFL is over. I honestly have no idea what to do with myself. Although, I think my cat will freak out if I'm not there on the couch for hours at a time like I was during the season.

George Lucas Still Defending 'Star Wars' Change

Posted 02.09.2012 | Entertainment

George Lucas knows you "Star Wars" fans are pissed at him. You don't need to remind him. However, that won't stop the director from defending the infa...

In Theaters: 'The Vow,' 'Safe House,' 'The Phantom Menace,' 'Journey 2'

Posted 02.09.2012 | Entertainment

The weekend before Valentine's Day means one thing: TONS of new releases. From romance ("The Vow") to action ("Safe House") to nostalgia ("The Phantom...

John Williams Turns 80

The Huffington Post | Amy Lee | Posted 02.08.2012 | Culture

Happy birthday, John Williams! The iconic film composer, best known for his work on "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," "Harry Potter," and has been in the ...

I'm With Stupid: I Feel a Great Disturbance in the Force

Todd Hartley | Posted 02.03.2012 | Comedy

Todd Hartley

Canterbury, known to some as Obi-Wan Canternobi, must have witnessed some sort of horrible crime at a Toys "R" Us store, because he did what any honorable Jedi would do and acted to stop it -- unsheathing both of his deadly lightsabers and attacking three would-be perpetrators.

This Woman Is Quite A Swordsman (And Other Internet Treasures From Adult Swim)

Adult Swim | Posted 01.30.2012 | Weird News

A Russian woman who twirls swords in a lake and a Star Wars art show are just two of the wackiest videos uncovered by Adult Swim this week. Of cour...

Neeson & Stewart Preside Over 'Star Trek' Vs. 'Star Wars' Action Figure Battle

Posted 01.30.2012 | TV

It's a war that's raged since "a long time ago," through the 24th century and beyond. "Star Wars" versus "Star Trek." On "The Graham Norton Show" (Sat...

Aaron Sankin

PHOTOS: Local Residents See The Dark Side Of George Lucas' Force

HuffingtonPost.com | Aaron Sankin | Posted 01.23.2012 | San Francisco

While the sleepy Marin County hamlet of Lucas Valley went by that name long before George Lucas moved in, the neighborhood has become synonymous with ...

Emmy Award-Winning 'Star Wars' Remake Is Made Of 15-Second Fan-Made Clips

Posted 01.23.2012 | Culture

One of the more ambitious fan-made projects of recent years is finally here in its entirety. The Emmy Award-winning "Star Wars Uncut: Director's Cut" ...

George Lucas Talks With Oprah About Creating Names In 'Star Wars'

Posted 01.23.2012 | TV

George Lucas certainly has a vast imagination. But as wild and crazy as the "Star Wars" universe is, it would be nothing without all the colorful char...

"Crazy Crazy": Introducing Guinevere, Plus Chatting With Four Year Strong's Alan Day and Gregory Rogove

Mike Ragogna | Posted 01.23.2012 | Entertainment

Mike Ragogna

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Adorable Dogs Bark 'Star Wars' Song

Posted 01.20.2012 | Entertainment

When you hear the sinister tones of "The Imperial March" from "Star Wars," it stops your heart in fear. But when it's barked by puppies? That just mel...

George Lucas Hits At 'Star Wars' Fanboy Critics, Talks 'Red Tails'

Posted 01.17.2012 | Entertainment

George Lucas has heard the criticism over the changes he's made over the years to his "Star Wars" movies. He just doesn't really much care. Since L...

'Star Wars: Underworld' Producer Rick McCallum Previews 'Dark' Live-Action Television Series

Posted 01.12.2012 | TV

Great news for "Star Wars" fans who've been anxiously waiting to see if the eagerly anticipated live-action television series will ever happen! It fin...

They Did WHAT To 'Star Wars'?

Posted 01.11.2012 | Entertainment

Use the force. Fly the X-Wing. Master the light saber. The puns alone are a reason to do a porn parody of "Star Wars." Introducing the trailer for ...

Context, Gender, and Why Riley's Right to Be Pissed Off About Toys

Sam Sommers | Posted 01.05.2012 | Parents

Sam Sommers

Behavioral science has now shown us that many of the gender differences we habitually chalk up to biology or evolution aren't as set in stone as we assume.

'Star Wars'-Themed Dark Vador Burger Has A Freaky Black Bun

Posted 01.05.2012 | Food

Are you excited about the return of Jar-Jar Binks and pre-pubescent Anakin Skywalker, this time in 3D? Belgian fast food chain Quick is. The company j...

Darth Vader Actor Dies

AP | JILL LAWLESS | Posted 01.02.2012 | Entertainment

LONDON — Olympic fencer and movie sword master Bob Anderson appeared in some of film's most famous dueling scenes – though few viewers kne...

'Geek Love': Wookiee Mating Call

Posted 12.19.2011 | TV

If there's one thing people think of when they think of Chewbacca, it's love and romance. On "Geek Love" (Sun., 9PM ET on TLC), speaking the language ...

'Star Wars' Chosen As Religion By Thousands

Posted 12.18.2011 | Entertainment

The Jedi Temple may have been destroyed in the Great Jedi Purge, but that hasn't deterred some people from worshipping The Force. According to Czec...

What 'Star Wars' Reveals About Modern Cities

Posted 12.20.2011 | Books

Why combine Star Wars with reality? Because Star Wars is reality, after a fashion. After all, the greatest creations of science fiction are meaningful...

Cops: Man Attacked Shoppers With Light Saber

Posted 12.15.2011 | Weird News

That's not how you use the force! An Oregon man went Darth Vader on customers at Toys 'R' Us this week when he allegedly assaulted at least three p...

Gamer Gift Guide: Best Video Games Of 2011 (WATCH)

Posted 12.14.2011 | High School

With everyone talking about Skyrim, these days, it's easy to forget that other games exist -- and could, in fact, also make great gifts for the holida...

WATCH: Incredible Star Wars-Themed Escalator

Posted 12.14.2011 | World

Is this the world's most amazing display of interior design? The Eighth Wonder of the World? Admittedly, the landmark looks surprisingly uncrowded -- ...