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Volkswagen Ad's 'Little Darth Vader' Undergoing Open-Heart Surgery

Posted 6/13/12 3:30 pm EST by in Star Wars, TV


Remember the little boy from that Volkswagen Star Wars ad that set the world ablaze during Superbowl XLV where he attempted to use the force while dressed as Darth Vader? Well we're sorry to report that the littlest member of the Dark Side is undergoing open-heart surgery to fix a hole in his heart and have his pulmonary valve replaced.

7 year-old Max Page checked into the Children's Hospital Los Angeles today and according to his mother Jennifer Page, in an interview on NBC's "Today Show" Max is understandably afraid:
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Lucasfilm Producer McCallum: 'Star Wars' TV Series Like 'Deadwood' In Space, "Not For Kids"

Posted 6/5/12 4:00 pm EST by in Star Wars


A lot of intriguing information regarding the highly-anticipated "Star Wars" TV show in this Den Of Geek interview with Lucasfilm's Rick McCallum, top of which: it's still going to happen, and 50 hours of it is already scripted. What's holding the television program up now has to do with the limits of TV production budgets, and the show's rather adult theme, which the producer referred to as being "like 'Deadwood' in space":

"It so unlike anything you’ve ever associated with George before in relation to Star Wars. These aren’t for kids. I mean, we hope they’ll watch, but it’s not being targeted at 8-to-9 year old boys." Read More...

George Lucas Steps Down from Lucasfilm, To Be Replaced by Kathleen Kennedy

Posted 6/1/12 3:15 pm EST by in Movies, Star Wars


Well he's been saying it for a while, he's claimed to be "done" with "Star Wars," but now, it's official: George Lucas is retiring from Lucasfilm Ltd., the very Empire company he built from the ground up.

In an official press release from Lucasfilm, Lucas said:

“I’ve spent my life building Lucasfilm and as I shift my focus into other directions I wanted to make sure it was in the hands of someone equipped to carry my vision into the future…”

What that future is, is at the moment uncertain. Is it finally time for George to start making those experimental flicks that he's been talking up for years now? In an interview with the fittingly titled "Empire" magazine, he said:

I'm moving away from the company, I'm moving away from all my businesses, I'm finishing all my obligations and I'm going to retire to my garage with my saw and hammer and build hobby movies. I've always wanted to make movies that were more experimental in nature, and not have to worry about them showing in movie theaters.

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Exclusive: The Dan Band To Play at Course Of The Force!!

Posted 5/30/12 12:52 pm EST by in San Diego Comic-Con, Star Wars, Woodsy's World of Star Wars


So as most of you may or may not know, Course Of The Force, is a five-day lightsaber relay event being held in partnership with Lucasfilm, Ltd., Nerdist Industries and Octagon. The Course of the Force is similar to an Olympic torch style relay, except participants come dressed in their favorite Star Wars™ or popular culture-themed costumes and hand off a custom lightsaber at quarter-mile markers to the next runner. On July 7, Course of the Force will kick off with an event at the Santa Monica Pier at 10:00 a.m. The relay will start later in the day and end that night at the Redondo Beach Pier. Other planned stops include Huntington Beach Pier, Oceanside and Crystal Pier at Pacific Beach. It ends July 11th at San Diego Comic-Con!! Fun right?  100% of all proceeds are going to the awesome Make-A-Wish Foundation. It's being co-hosted by MTV Geek's very own favorite Jedi, Ashley Eckstein and The Nerdist, aka Chris Hardwick.
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Happy 68th Birthday, George Lucas!

Posted 5/14/12 9:56 am EST by in Star Wars, Woodsy's World of Star Wars


Grab some Yoda sodas and Wookie cookies, cuz today is the 68th birthday of Master Jedi, George Lucas!

And here is a special gif that our very own Mister Gif created:


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Exclusive First Look At Retro Video Game-Themed "Star Wars Insider" Cover

Posted 5/9/12 2:30 pm EST by in Star Wars


The official Star Wars magazine, Star Wars Insider, has given MTV Geek an exclusive first look at their alternative cover of their upcoming themed issue celebrating 30 years of Star Wars video games! Read More...

May The 4th Be With You - Her Universe NEW MERCHANDISE!!!

Posted 5/4/12 5:30 pm EST by in Movies, Star Wars, Woodsy's World of Star Wars


Ok so what a day it's been and I can't even keep up with all the great Star Wars special offers but this one is AWESOME! So most of you know already how much I HEART Ashley Eckstein, aka voice of Ashoka Tano on Clone Wars! Well, her amazing company, Her Universe, has teamed up with Hot Topic with new Star Wars tops and hoodies. The new line of merchandise will debut on Hottopic.com and in select Hot Topic stores on May 4th with the first 50 customers who purchase a Her Universe item online at Hottopic.com receiving a FREE Star Wars Tote Bag. This will be the first time fans can get this exclusive new tote bag from Her Universe featuring a custom pattern using Star Wars symbols, a $20.00 value for free, as a gift to the first 50 fans. In addition, all day on May 4th Hottopic.com will be offering 20% off all Star Wars merchandise and will have special Star Wars features and content on their Hot Topic Facebook and Twitter pages.

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Upcoming X-Wing Miniatures Game Release Dated, Priced

Posted 5/3/12 10:10 pm EST by in Announcements, Hobby Gaming, Star Wars


Fantasy Flight blew the doors off of Gen Con last year when they announced their acquisition of the Star Wars hobby gaming license, revealing plans for both a living card game and a space combat miniatures game. It's been a patient wait for fans, though, as the games went back behind the curtain and news on their development became scarce. That's all about to change now as the X-Wing Miniatures Game is ready for prime time.

X-Wing will launch this Summer (which is about as specific as most board game release date gets) at a retail price of $39.95. Included in the base set will be one X-Wing model and two TIE Fighter models, as well as all of the cards, counters, and custom 8-sided dice required to play the game.

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First Look - "May The 4th Be With You" Star Wars Day Activity!!

Posted 5/2/12 5:00 pm EST by in Star Wars, Woodsy's World of Star Wars


Well, only two days away this Friday, as you ALL know is MAY FOURTH aka MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!! And then we get to celebrate an extra day with Cinco de Mayo! Ok, not quite Star Wars-themed, but I'm sure we can all find a cantina somewhere and slam some Yoda sodas, pourque no?

Anyway MTV Geek has been handed the first look at all the activities planned for this galactic event!

May the Fourth Be With You!
Star Wars fans celebrate their favorite saga year-round, but May the 4th is a special day for everyone to feel the power of the Force. In honor of this holiday that fans have created, a galaxy of special events and can’t-miss deals awaits to help commemorate this year’s “Star Wars Day.” Visit StarWars.com as May the 4th approaches for a list of specials. Read More...

Gentle Giant Reanimate A Death Trooper As Their Latest Star Wars Statue

Posted 5/1/12 5:00 pm EST by in Gentle Giant, News, Star Wars, Toys


Stormtroopers and zombies normally have very little in common-- other than they're non-existent ability to properly aim firearms. However, Gentle Giant Ltd. has decided that, much like chocolate and peanut butter, the Empire's grunts and undead hordes are two great tastes that taste great together! That's right, the latest statue from Gentle Giant's Star Wars line up is none other than the Death Trooper! The shambling clones first appeared in the Random House novel, Death Troopers which introduced a horror slant to a galaxy far, far away; and now you can bring these soldiers very, very close!

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Exclusive: Chris Hardwick To Be "Star Wars Celebration" Special Guest Host

Posted 3/30/12 11:15 am EST by in Movies, Star Wars, Woodsy's World of Star Wars


Guess who got Star Wars EXCLUSIVE INFO!!! That's right, WOODSY and MTV GEEK DID!! So hot off the press we just learned that Chris Hardwick, aka The Nerdist, king of well, almost everything in my eye, will be coming to this summer's Star Wars Celebration as a special guest host!! Wow guys wow...

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Check Out These Art Deco Marvel And Star Wars Tees From We Love Fine!

Posted 3/29/12 3:49 pm EST by in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars, T-Shirts


By Danica Davidson

WeLoveFine — the place with the “Freakin’ Awesome Tees!!!!” — is back with more cool merchandise. Remember learning about Art Deco in Art Appreciation class? Well, Art Deco is not an art style of the past: WeLoveFine now has an Art Deco category.

“The iconography of this early 20th-century art movement makes for apparel that is both visually striking and a subtle, fashionable take on geek culture apparel!” WeLoveFine said in an official press release. So how is the company mixing Art Deco with geekery? Read More...

George Lucas On More Star Wars Films: "NEVER."

Posted 3/29/12 12:11 pm EST by in Star Wars


When recently quizzed by TMZ paps regarding possible more sequels/prequels to his mega-popular Star Wars franchise, George Lucas was straight and to-the-point:

"NEVER."

In a post entitled "Star Wars Is Dead," TMZ shows video of Lucas saying "never" to the question of further films in the series, as well as adding (with a subtle smirk) "I'm retired."

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Trailer for Scene It Star Wars Game Coming Out This Fall!

Posted 3/19/12 6:00 pm EST by in Movies, Star Wars, Toys, Woodsy's World of Star Wars


So I did a post last month on previewing the Scene It Star Wars game coming out this fall and now they have just released a teaser trailer to show us Jedis what we'll be looking forward to!

Just in case you missed it, here again are the game details:

From the Battle of Naboo to the birth of Luke Skywalker, from the rise of Darth Vader to the fall of the Galactic Empire - Scene It? Star Wars delivers hours of fun spanning the complete Star Wars film saga. As one of the engaging new puzzle types introduced in this landmark title, the “Jedi Archives” challenges players to solve puzzles utilizing behind-the- scenes film assets, from storyboards, production stills, concept art and more.  The Force will need to be with fans as they try to solve the “Finish the Line” puzzles, which task Star Wars devotees to complete key dialogue from the films.  The “Imperial Listening Post” incorporates the fantastic sound effects of Star Wars, as players endeavor to identify the iconic hum of lightsabers, or the inspiration of Chewbacca’s signature voice. Emulating R2-D2’s famous projector, “Holonet Disruptions” presents clues in holographic projections, as first depicted in the original Star Wars.

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LEGO Reveals Ultimate Collector's Series R2-D2 (UPDATE: Video and Box)

Posted 3/16/12 1:39 pm EST by in LEGO, Star Wars, Toys


This isn't the first time we've seen iconic astromech droid R2-D2 in LEGO form; master builders have displayed life-size LEGO versions of him numerous times around the globe. However, this time things are a little different as the model you see above is becoming an actual LEGO set so we can all take a swing at putting it together! Read More...

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