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Did ‘Star Wars’ become a toy story? Producer Gary Kurtz looks back – LA Times
The Star Wars saga was not all it could have been, but it was still pretty good. Producer Gary Kurtz explains why he left after The Empire Strikes Back and uses a magical phrase “teddy bear luau.”

I was just thinking about Star Wars Robot Chicken the other day, wondering if there would be more. The answer is yes — Adult Swim Hatches Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III – starwars.com
“We’re telling more of a linear story this time that covers the series from start to finish,” says Green. Senreich says, “We [...]

Nerd alert! Well, not really since everybody loves Star Wars and especially Empire. Its not like I’m talking about Star Trek. Anyway, Empire hits the big 30. Can’t wait to show these to my son and hopefully he will see them cold.

Either the AP or someone on the Post copy desk wrote this excellent headline about high-wire acrobats crossing a river in Seoul.
Skywalkers in Korea Cross Han Solo – AP/The Post
Star Wars, high wire, acrobats, seoul
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George Lucas on The Daily Show – The Daily ShowWow, Lucas is beginning to look like Boss Nass with a beard and glasses.
George Lucas, Star Wars, The Daily Show, Jon Stewart
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Why David Lynch turned down Return of the Jedi! – Sci Fi WireIt is pretty hard to even comprehend David Lynch directing Return of the Jedi, yet George Lucas sought him out for it.
If there are any more Star Wars Robot Chicken episodes, they really need to do some Lynch-ian parodies.

H/T The Ewoks [...]

This would work for the Superman/Spider-Man series as well. Probably ought to be careful about hitting any other links from this though.
H/T Kevin McGuire’s Ramblings
Star Wars, Star Trek,nerds
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I’ve blogged a little about Star Trek lately and I am looking forward to seeing the new movie, but Star Wars is still way cooler.

Star Wars, Star Trek,nerds
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Happy 30th “Star Wars Holiday Special”! – starwars.comThe RSS teaser said: “A whole week commemorating the 30th anniversary of “The Star Wars Holiday Special” starts today.”
Why?! Its awful, even worse than Star Trek V.
If you get the chance to watch this, don’t! Not even to speculate on how much booger sugar a certain actress must [...]

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Star Wars, George Lucas, Robot Chicken, Cartoon Network
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