Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Sells 1.5M Copies

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LucasArts announced today that Star Wars: The Force Unleashed has sold 1.5 million copies worldwide in its first week of release making the game the best selling Star Wars title ever. The game launched on September 16th in America, September 17th in Australia and September 19th in Europe.

LucasArts says the sales figures are based on the first five days of sales globally. Over 4.3 million copies of the game shipped worldwide in preparation for the launch. The game is available on Xbox, PS3, and Wii. Exactly why PC gamers were snubbed is a mystery. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:32:27 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Star Wars lives on through Games

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 By John Gaudiosi

RALEIGH, N.C. (Reuters) - Even if the latest movie, "The Clone Wars," didn't break box office records, the Force is still strong for Star Wars in the videogame realm.
LucasArts has two new games that will be released this fall. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will hit all platforms on September 16, and a pair of Star Wars The Clone Wars games will come out on Nintendo platforms on November 11.
In addition, Darth Vader, for PlayStation 3, and Yoda, for Xbox 360, are exclusive playable characters in Namco Bandai's recent release, Soul Calibur IV.
Sony Online Entertainment's partnership with LucasArts in the multiplayer online role-playing game, Star Wars: Galaxies, also continues to keep hundreds of thousands of gamers happy.
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Posted on Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Cartoon a Misfire

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 By Michael Rechtshaffen

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Situated chronologically between the "Star Wars" prequels "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith," the animated "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" is largely uninspired.
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Posted on Mon, 11 Aug 2008 01:26:50 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

LucasArts & SOE Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game

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LucasArts and Sony Online Entertainment announced a new Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Star Wars Galaxies video game. The card game is called Champions of the Force and is set to launch later in the summer.

After the card game is launched in-game anniversary events will be held as well. The card game will only be offered online and will be available only to paid subscribers to Star Wars Galaxies. The card game will be combined with the adventures of the MMOG. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Jul 2008 07:04:44 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Stormtrooper in Court for Star Wars legal Fight

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By Mike Collett-White

LONDON (Reuters) - A judge in a wig and gown gazed down on a Stormtrooper costume and nine masks from the "Star Wars" films at London's High Court on Tuesday at the start of a high-profile copyright case.
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Posted on Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:42:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Fans picket in support of delayed Film

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By Borys Kit and Gregg Goldstein

LOS ANGELES (Hollywoood Reporter) - Angry "Star Wars" fans, aggrieved about editing changes to an upcoming Weinstein Co. comedy inspired by the sci-fi franchise, picketed theaters playing the studio's latest film, with both sides claiming some sort of victory.
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Posted on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:53:16 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Fans wield Force against Weinstein

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By Gregg Goldstein and Borys Kit

NEW YORK (Hollywood Reporter) - The geeks have been heard.
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Posted on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:37:02 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

George Lucas brings new ''Star Wars'' to Theaters

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - He said "Revenge of the Sith" would be his final "Star Wars" film, but creator George Lucas is taking another shot at silver screens with the animated "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" in movie theaters in August. Read more

Posted on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:47:08 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Lego Star Wars Watches are top selling Jewelry

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Our watch news site Wrist Dreams reports that the new Star Wars Lego watches are taking over the watch and jewelry top seller list on Amazon.com (3rd and 11th place).

Who needs Casio, Citizen, Seiko or Tag Heuer, when you can have a Lego Star Wars watch. Oh, wait, these watches are actually meant for kids. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Yoda Super Deformed Plush is so cute

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The Star Wars Yoda Super Deformed Plush is so cute and cuddly, everyone will love it, not just Star Wars fans.

The cuddly Yoda is 7 inch tall and has a very big head. The Star Wars Yoda Super Deformed Plush is made by Comic Images. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

White Sony PSP 2000 Star Wars Edition ships Today

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The wait is over, today the new white slim Sony PSP Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron Entertainment Pack is shipping.

Amazon.com sells the new Star Wars PSP for $199.99.

This is the final model of the three new slim Sony PSP consoles that Sony announced earlier this year. Read more

Posted on Tue, 9 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars R2-D2 Home Theater System available from Hammacher

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The coolest R2-D2 replica on this planet is now selling from gadget shop Hammacher and Schlemmer.

Nikko introduced the Home Theater Star Wars R2-D2 in June. The highlights of this R2-D2 are the DLP projection system with 1,500:1 contrast and SVGA resolution (1024x728px), DVD/CD player, Apple iPod docking station, two 20-watt built-in speakers and a Millennium Falcon shaped remote control.

Hammacher sells the must have Star Wars fan gadget for $2,799.95. Read more

Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Social Networking Cards Scream I'm a Geek

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Fans of Star Wars who like to have their own business cards, even if they don’t have a business Star Wars social networking cards are here. Sure if you hand these out 99% of those who get them will think you are a monster dork, but hey that 1% will think you are way cool.

There are 73 different images you can choose for the front of the card where your name will be placed on the strip running down the lower section of the premium card; the standard card doesn’t have a name on front. Flip it over and you can choose information about yourself to go on the back. Read more

Posted on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:07:22 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Adidas Superstars Star Wars Sneakers

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Photos of black Adidas Superstar Sneakers with Darth Vader Star Wars theme appeared.

The cool looking Adidas Star Wars sneakers are mostly made from black leather. A gold Darth Vader logo is printed on the tongue. The soles sport a flashy star illustration. Read more

Posted on Mon, 16 Jul 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars mimobot USB Drives Shipping

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The Star Wars mimobot USB drives are shipping.

Starring Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Stormtrooper, and R2-D2, Star Wars mimobot series 1 Designer USB Flash Drives limited editions (2,500 to 3,500 units per character) available in 1, 2, & 4GB capacities.

The funny looking USB drives come preloaded with Star Wars mimobot content like exclusive wallpapers, desktop icons, original trailers, and a soundByte application featuring actual audio from the Star Wars saga. Read more

Posted on Sat, 21 Apr 2007 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny Remote Controlled Star Wars R2-D2

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R2-D2 is very trendy again these days. We have seen R2-D2 mailboxes and R2-D2 trashcans recently.

Think Geek offers now a tiny R/C R2-D2 action figure with light saber remote control.
You can make R2 go forward, or turn reverse in a circle. The tiny replica of the Star Wars robot makes realistic sounds, can turn his head and features a red LED eye.

Think Geek sells the R2-D2 desk toy for $29.99.
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Posted on Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:35:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan

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This must be the coolest Trashcan on this planet. Check out the Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan.

To make a R2-D2 trashcan is an obvious thing to do. It already looks like one.
The R2-D2 trashcan is 24 inch tall. It opens when you step on the middle foot.

The Star Wars R2-D2 trashcan is a limited Japanese import (Japan-only Fully Licensed Star Wars Collectable) and Think Geek only has limited stock.
Get one now for $149.99, before they are gone.
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Posted on Thu, 22 Feb 2007 03:38:10 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hot Gift: Steinbach Star Wars Yoda Nutcracker

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Yo, Yoda crack me some nuts. The Star Wars Yoda Nutcracker is a limited edition nutcracker made by Steinbach of Germany, renowned as the premier name in nutcrackers for over 125 years (not as old as Yoda himself).

The 9 1/2" nutcracker is handcrafted from select European hardwoods, decorated, and hand painted.
The only bummer is that it is only for decorative purposes. On the other hand a real Star Wars fan is placing it anyway in a glass shelf so it won't get a scratch.

Hammacher Schlemmer (who else) is selling the Yoda nutcracker for still reasonable $249.95.
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Posted on Thu, 7 Dec 2006 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars TV Series Coming

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Producer Rick McCallum told the BBC that a TV series of Star Wars is planned.

The 100 episode Star Wars TV series would cover the 20 years in the life of Luke Skywalker growing up.
Production is supposed to start in 2008. George Lucas is currently working on the new Indiana Jones 4. The busy man is making Red Tails, and then he will start the Star Wars TV series. Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:40:49 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars R2-D2 Robot Replica On Sale

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The Star Wars R2-D2 robot available on Hammacher and Schlemmer does not offer any holographic video displays, but it is voice controlled.

Compared to the Robby the Robot replica, the R2-D2 actually can roam your apartment. R2 obeys to more than 40 voice commands (e.g.: Turn around! Move forward two units!) and he plays games like tag, using an infra-red sensor to search for people in a room.

R2-D2 has a sensor that helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded.

Hammacher Schlemmer is selling R2-D2 for $119.95. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Nov 2005 11:03:14 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Wars Electronic Lightsaber Selling for $8.00!

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Wal-mart is selling Star Wars Lightsabers for only $8.00.

Today and especially tomorrow (Black Friday) retailers are throwing out special deals to drive customers in their shops. Black Friday is still the busiest shopping day in the United States, despite the growth of online shopping.
Wal-mart has of course tons of deals also online for the Thanksgiving weekend.

One of them is this Star Wars Lightsaber replica that ignites with a push of a button. This bargain lightsaber also features the real electronic movie sound effects, including battle-clash and "humming" sounds.
Additionally it comes bundled with a DVD featuring chapters of the Clone Wars animated series.
Buy this Star Wars Lightsaber now for 8.00 on Wal-mart.
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Posted on Thu, 24 Nov 2005 04:21:51 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr