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Book Review: Star Wars – The Essential Guide to Warfare
3 hours ago | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
Star Wars: The Essential Guide To Warfare
Written by Jason Fry with Paul R Urquhart | Published by Titan Books | Format: Paperback, 256pp
“Like many a great epic, Star Wars is rooted in a rich history of armed conflict. Now, for the first time, the facts, figures, and fascinating backstories of major clashes and combatants in the vast Star Wars universe have been documented in one fully illustrated volume. Extensively researched and inventively written, Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare combines action-filled narrative with encyclopedic knowledge that explores notable military units and groups, traces the development of significant armaments and technologies, profiles key warship classes, ground units, and manufacturers, provides capsule biographies of great military leaders, presents eyewitness troopers’ accounts, plus enough additional profiles, intel, history, and lore to span the cosmos!
Encompassing all of the Star Wars media, including the legendary films, the hit TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, »
- Baron Fornightly
Will Smith/Men In Black 3 Box Office: Why So Disappointing?
28 May 2012 7:25 PM, PDT | Alt Film Guide | See recent Alt Film Guide news »
MIB3: Will Smith, Men in Black 3 Will Smith / Tommy Lee Jones’ Men In Black 3 Box Office: Badly Trails Men In Black, Men In Black II Why the underwhelming (estimated) Men in Black 3 opening-weekend performance at the domestic box-office? Barry Sonnenfeld’s film has an acceptable 73% approval rating among Rotten Tomatoes‘ top critics (with a so-so average rating of 6.3/10). In any case, movies such as Men in Black 3 are review-proof because people who go to big action / horror / trademarked movies / franchises on the first weekend usually don’t bother reading reviews. What then? Well, as mentioned in a previous article, one possibility is that Will Smith hasn’t made a movie in four years. And Smith’s pre-MIB3 release, the Gabriele Muccino-directed $55m-budgeted Seven Pounds, was a major box-office disappointment, grossing only $69.95m in North America. (Internationally, Seven Pounds performed better — though without reaching blockbuster status: $98.21m. »
- Zac Gille
'Star Wars' Celebrates 35th Anniversary
25 May 2012 9:46 PM, PDT | Huffington Post | See recent Huffington Post news »
Los Angeles — It was 35 years ago Friday that moviegoers were first transported to a galaxy far, far away.
"Star Wars" launched in theaters May 25, 1977, introducing the world to The Force, Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Han Solo and a pair of loveable droids named R2-D2 and C-3Po. (The film's subtitle, "A New Hope," was added when it was first re-released in 1981.)
The intergalactic adventure spawned two sequels, 1980's "The Empire Strikes Back" and 1983's "Return of the Jedi," as well as a prequel trilogy that debuted in 1999.
That first film laid the groundwork for a multi-billion-dollar franchise now comprised of comics, games, a TV series and other media used to tell stories set within the universe created by "Star Wars" mastermind George Lucas.
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'Blade Runner' voted best sci-fi fantasy and horror film - Realbollywood.com News
25 May 2012 5:39 AM, PDT | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »
Melbourne, May 25: Hollywood film director Ridley Scott's 'Blade Runner' has been named the best sci-fi fantasy and horror film of all time.
The top 100 science fiction, fantasy and horror movies of all time have been voted for in a new poll by SFX magazine.
Scott's 1982 classic took the top spot, 'The Empire Strikes Back', with 'Aliens', 'Star Wars' and 'Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship. »
- Amith Ostwal
Kevin Smith is now cool with critics who don’t pay for movies (and other adventures in social networking)
23 May 2012 3:55 PM, PDT | www.flickfilosopher.com | See recent FlickFilosopher news »
What my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today: • I in fact did not know any of this stuff. I feel like I have improved my geek knowledge today. 5 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Empire Strikes Back' • Advertising cannot die fast enough. Alas, I think it's probably unkillable. Even by ad zappers. New ad zapper has TV networks worried about sales • How uncivil going to the movies often is these days, I'm surprised this doesn't happen more. Washington man arrested for punching boy in movie theater • Professional critics are not to be trusted because they don't pay for movies, but you know who can be trusted? Fanboys Kevin Smith pays for movie tix for, and who then get to hang out and gab with him. So says Kevin Smith. Kevin Smith Fixes Film Criticism, Launches Hulu Movie Review Show 'Spoilers' »
- MaryAnn Johanson
Cool Clicks: Gotham Burns in New 'Dark Knight' Poster
22 May 2012 4:00 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
We scour the interwebs for the coolest movie news and more so you don't have to ...
So what if the Batman symbol was made out of fire in the poster for the last "Dark Knight" movie, too? Christopher Nolan brings the brooding, blistering heat in the final one-sheet for "The Dark Knight Rises," on display at, appropriately enough, Heat Vision.
Over the years, Bill Murray's on- and off-screen shenanigans have become legend; whether it's crashing a karaoke session or initiating a dance circle, he always leaves an imitable Murray impression. In honor of the "Moonrise Kingdom" star continuing to set the curve for cool, Moviefone takes a look at the Bill Murray Guide to Life.
Want another excuse to catch "Men in Black III" at midnight IMAX screenings this coming Thursday? Be one of the first to witness the new adventures of those who protect us from the scum »
- Bryan Enk
Afternoon Filler: 'MacGruber 2,' Johnny Depp Adopted by Comanches, Following Scorsese's Camera, 'The Wolverine' and More
21 May 2012 5:28 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
Look Here's the stylish first poster for Killing Them Softly, starring Brad Pitt. It premieres at this month's Cannes Film Festival, and arrives in theaters on September 21st. [Moviefone] Currently Reading Here is everything Rihanna says in Battleship [GammaSquad] The Avengers defeated irony and cynicism [Badass Digest] What Hollywood Won’t Learn From Making a Movie About a Peg-Based Board Game [Film School Rejects] The Criticwire Survey: The Perfect Summer Movie [Criticwire] 5 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Empire Strikes Back' [The Playlist] News Is MacGruber 2 finally happening? Well, according to MacGruber director Jorma Taccone, they're developing the sequel as we speak. [Screencrush] Johnny Depp has been adopted by...
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- Erik Davis
5 Things You Might Not Know About 'The Empire Strikes Back'
21 May 2012 8:00 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
After thirty years, three terrible prequels and acres of spin-off material, the "Star Wars" brand has been somewhat tarnished. The fans are still legion, but it's become harder and harder to get excited about the series, and the highlights drift further and further from memory. That being said, we'll always a place for the original trilogy in our hearts, and much of that comes down to the second (or fifth) installment, 1980's "The Empire Strikes Back" Despite the success of the original, creator George Lucas seemed to have taken some of the criticism to heart, a took a back seat for the follow-up, handing over the directorial reins to his old film school professor Irvin Kershner ("The Eyes of Laura Mars," "The Flim-Flam Man") and hiring veteran screenwriter Leigh Brackett and bright young thing Lawrence Kasdan, who'd come to fame thanks to his as-yet-unmade scripts for "The Bodyguard" and "Continental Divide. »
- Oliver Lyttelton
Special Features - The Ten Most Engrossing Movie Soundtracks
21 May 2012 6:25 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Simon Moore presents the ten most engrossing movie soundtracks...
Let me put you on the spot for a moment. Think of a great film. Right now. An uncompromisingly fantastic piece of cinema you’d be proud to shout your love for at the top of your voice in a crowded elevator. I’ll give you a minute to think of one. Hell, take two minutes, so you can cheat and sneak a peek at the IMDb.
Now that you’ve thought of a great film, ask yourself this – would it be anywhere near half as great without its musical soundtrack? Imagine The Godfather without that trumpet theme. Half the story of Star Wars is in John Williams’ breathtaking score. But consider this too – even the crummiest, the cheesiest, the most head-mashingly daft films can be potentially saved by their soundtrack. Ennio Morricone spent almost all of the sixties saving B-movie »
- flickeringmyth
'Kinect: Star Wars' Composers Give Glimpses Into The Creative Process, Plus An Exclusive Stream Of The Soundtrack
16 May 2012 12:45 PM, PDT | MTV Multiplayer | See recent MTV Multiplayer news »
Kinect Star Wars Composers Gordy Haab and Kyle Newmaster
Kinect: Star Wars was supposed to take players to a galaxy far, far away in ways unlike any other game. While the overall reviews were mixed, the game definitely had some high points, and some low ones – coincidently, the game's music happened to fall into both categories. While many critics, fans, and Star Wars enthusiasts took a bit of exception to the Dance Central-inspired, Galactic Dance-Off mode, the rest of the game's soundtrack was outstanding. It may have not been composed by the immortal John Williams, but two long-time Star Wars fans and franchise veterans, Gordy Haab and Kyle Newmaster, evoked the essence of the movies, while maintaining the fresh feel of the game. In case you missed out on the epic music from the game, never fear, you can give some of the best tracks a listen here while getting »
- Jason Cipriano
Image of the Day: Is Slave Leia About to Make Out with a Gamorrean Guard in This Behind-the-Scenes 'Return of the Jedi' Pic?
14 May 2012 4:20 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
A day doesn't go by without someone unearthing a set of rare behind-the-scenes Star Wars photos, showing us glimpses of Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher smiling, laughing and just plain clowning around. Many of these images are beginning to surface once again in advance of Star Wars Celebration VI later this August in Orlando, Florida, which is a four-day celebration of all things Star Wars. Many of these images also appear in J.W. Rinzler's book, Making of The Empire Strikes Back, which you can snag over at Amazon. In writing about the event and book, The Daily Mail posted a bunch of said images, including this random one from the set of Return of the Jedi. We don't remember seeing this image go around a ton -- and if it has, we apologize for the...
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- Erik Davis
Happy Birthday, George Lucas: We Come In Peace!
14 May 2012 7:25 AM, PDT | MTV Movies Blog | See recent MTV Movies Blog news »
Today is a very special day at The Comlink. It is the birth anniversary of the man who changed our lives, mostly for the better, by sharing with us his dreams and visions. He’s the man who forever altered the fabric of popular culture, the man without whom this column would not exist.
Of course I’m talking about The Creator, George Lucas.
Is there any filmmaker alive today who’s had such a profound effect on his audience? Is there any filmmaker who has inspired such vehement worship -- as well as hostility? I think not. We love him and we loathe him, because of what he gave us and what he took away.
If you’re reading this column you’re more than casually familiar with his filmography. And if you’ve not seen the fascinating documentary called “The People vs. George Lucas,” I urge you to do so. »
- Tami Katzoff
HeyUGuys Reaction Shot – A Remembrance to Cinematic Summers Past
14 May 2012 5:00 AM, PDT | HeyUGuys.co.uk | See recent HeyUGuys news »
Welcome to another instalment of our regular section in which members of the HeyUGuys family discuss a variety of topics concerning all things cinema.
We’ll pick a topic inspired by what’s happening in the world of film and invite our writers to voice their opinions, an invitation we extend to you. If you want to submit your own answer, or respond to an answer from one of our writers, then please do so.
With The Avengers making a seismic dent on the international box office and winning almost unanimous critical acclaim, Hollywood’s summer season is already off to a flying start. The excitement across the blogosphere is also palpable with the hugely-anticipated return of Ridley Scott to sci-fi land, and the concluding chapter to Christopher Nolan’s epic take on the Batman myth.
Add to that list a rebooted Spider-Man, further adventures within the ‘Bourne’ universe and »
- Adam Lowes
Han-believable! Cast yourself in carbonite during Disney World's 'Star Wars' Weekends
11 May 2012 2:26 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
For some, Disney World’s newest souvenir is just another pricey geek trinket, but for others, it’s a lifelong dream made real. As part of its Star Wars Weekends events in the springtime, Disney’s Hollywood Studios (one of four parks that make up Disney World) has announced plans for its new Carbon-Freeze Me experience, which allows Star Wars fans to freeze a likeness of themselves into a 3-D eight-inch figurine a la Han Solo in Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back.
The Disney Parks blog reveals that the experience uses state-of-the-art technology to capture »
- Marc Snetiker
Delusions of Grandeur: Your Favorite Movie Isn’t the Best One Ever Made
10 May 2012 1:30 PM, PDT | Movies.com | See recent Movies.com news »
On Tuesday, the good folks at Film School Rejects posted a story immodestly if not unfairly titled “The 10 Greatest Movies of All Time (According to the Internet),” based on 40 or so all-time Top Ten lists from a variety of critics across the country. The end result assembled a list of titles that were mostly obvious, especially for a generation of critics and cinephiles who came of age in the 1980s or later: Although stalwart “best ever” movie Citizen Kane topped the list, The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark and Back to the Future followed not very far behind. Here was their list: 1. Citizen Kane (73 points) 2. Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (61) 3. The Godfather (57) 4. Raiders of the Lost Ark (53) 5...
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- Todd Gilchrist
Sketchy Details: A conversation with illustrator Livio Ramondelli
10 May 2012 8:13 AM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Trevor Hogg chats with illustrator Livio Ramondelli about his Transformers work as well as his love for comic books and movies...
“I'm originally from Pennsylvania, I moved to California to get my Masters and have been out here ever since,” states Illustrator Livio Ramondelli who comes from a family more involved with medicine and finance than the arts. “I was fortunate to attend The Academy [of Art University] which was a terrific experience. The faculty comes from day jobs at Pixar, [and] Ilm so you’re learning from working professionals about the current needs of the industry. In particular, a teacher Anthony Cristov, who is an art director at Pixar, taught me some essential tools for camera angles and composition; I’m very indebted to him.” Questioned as to his definition for a great illustration, Romandelli answers, “I’m always struck by Frank Miller’s The Dark Knight Returns cover of Batman’s silhouette leaping past the lightning bolt. »
- Trevor
Preview: 11th Fantastic Films Weekend, Bradford 2012
9 May 2012 4:01 PM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
The National Media Museum in Bradford is, from 15th – 17th June 2012, set to play host to the 11th Fantastic Films Weekend, giving horror, fantasy and sci-fi fans in the North their annual fix of thrills and spills.
This year the festival will focus on schlock, women in horror and sci-fi, and feature a festival first – a Cinerama screening of The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm. Other highlights will include an evening of giallo treats new and old, family fun with Coraline 3D and live make-up demos, and a Hammer strand packed with rare and premiere Hammer screenings.
Special guests will include Renée Glynne who worked for many years as continuity/script supervisor for Hammer before going freelance. Her work includes The Nanny, Legend of the Golden Vampire and The Quatermass Xperiment, the HD premiere of which will be screened following her screentalk. She will be in conversation with Hammer archivist, »
- Phil
Sacha Baron Cohen Gets Unchained From 'Django'
9 May 2012 3:55 PM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Update: Sacha Baron Cohen has freed himself from the shackles of Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained."
The "Hugo" star was originally attached to play the role of Scotty Harmony, a role described in the screenplay as an overweight 24-year-old who receives a female slave as a gift from his father (and one severely re-imagined after Tarantino's first choice for the part, Jonah Hill, proved to be unavailable). According to The Playlist, Cohen is unable to play the role due to scheduling conflicts with "The Dictator" press tour (which is proving to be quite the production in and of itself).
Sacha Baron Cohen is the third actor who's had to drop out of "Django" due to scheduling conflicts, following Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kevin Costner. Costner has since been replaced by "Death Proof" star Kurt Russell, but no word yet on who will be filling in for Gordon-Levitt and, now, Cohen.
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- Bryan Enk
12 Great Star Wars Games You Need To Play
9 May 2012 12:56 AM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
May 4th has come and gone, but I don’t need to be confined to a specific date to talk about Star Wars. Much like a rogue Jedi, I’m breaking all the rules.
The Star Wars saga sits in a somewhat unique position in that the source material lends itself well to various genres, at least when it comes to video games. Want a flight sim? Sure thing. How about an Rts? You got it. So take note my padawans, as I present to you 12 Star Wars games that I feel best represent not only the licence, but its diversity and ability to push new boundaries.
12. Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
What better way to kick things off than with a little history lesson. I present to you Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back which was released on both the Atari 2600 and the Intellivision in 1982. This was the »
- Corey Milne
'Star Wars 1313' URL buy-up spurs hopes about Boba Fett movie, but Lucasfilm won't say 'at this time.' What could it be?
8 May 2012 5:57 PM, PDT | EW.com - PopWatch | See recent EW.com - PopWatch news »
Star Wars fans have been abuzz this week about a potentially big new mystery project in the works dealing with that galaxy far, far away.
It all started when tech site Fusible reported that Lucasfilm had registered Internet domains based on permutations of “Star Wars 1313.” That may not seem revealing in and of itself, but fans first got whiff of a traveling museum exhibit called Star Wars: Identities when Lucasfilm registered that particular domain. Then on May 1, Lucasfilm filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the name “Star Wars 1313″ and declared that it »
- Christian Blauvelt
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