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‘I am your casa’: The ‘Darth Vader’ house is back on the market!
Read full article: ‘I am your casa’: The ‘Darth Vader’ house is back on the market!Star Wars fans from across the world come to Houston to take selfies in front of the home, and now the right buyer has the chance to make it their permanent residence...for a price.
James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in that
Read full article: James Earl Jones’ Darth Vader voice lives on through AI. Voice actors see promise and peril in thatOver the course of an acting career that spanned more than six decades, James Earl Jones’ voice became an indelible piece of his work as a performer.
German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.
Read full article: German warship blasts Darth Vader anthem in heart of London. 'No deeper message,' navy says.Germany’s navy says there was "no deeper message” in the choice to blast the famed Imperial March — Darth Vader’s theme song in the “Star Wars” films — from one of its warships as it cruised down the River Thames through London.
Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175K
Read full article: Princess Leia bikini costume from set of 'Star Wars' movie sells at auction for $175KAn auction house says the gold bikini-style costume that Carrie Fisher wore as Princess Leia while making the “Star Wars” franchise has sold for $175,000.
In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerd
Read full article: In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerdCelebrities, artists and tens of thousands of fans proud to call themselves nerds are converging in Kansas City for the Missouri city’s 25th annual Planet Comicon.
A Houston Life Takeover! Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston Use Cosplay as a Force for Good. May the Fourth Be with You.
Read full article: A Houston Life Takeover! Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston Use Cosplay as a Force for Good. May the Fourth Be with You.May the fourth be with you! A few of our friends from the Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston joined Houston Life for a whole lot of Star Wars themed fun.
May the Fourth be 'I do': Ohio city has 'Star Wars' weddings
Read full article: May the Fourth be 'I do': Ohio city has 'Star Wars' weddingsWhen Julia and Robert Jones discovered that a judge from the Akron Municipal Court in Ohio was officiating “Star Wars”-themed weddings on May the Fourth — essentially a holiday for fans of the franchise — the couple felt the force calling them to commit to the ceremony.
Luxury items for sale as Houston community holds its high-end garage sale; Check out preview listings from this highly-anticipated event
Read full article: Luxury items for sale as Houston community holds its high-end garage sale; Check out preview listings from this highly-anticipated event“Star Wars” collectibles, Otterbox iPhone cases, designer purses and jewelry are just some of the items listed among the sale previews for the highly-anticipated Rice Military neighborhood garage sale happening this weekend.
Watch out for Fake Moons!
Read full article: Watch out for Fake Moons!I have to admit: I wish this one was real. The huge moon eclipsing the sun somewhere around the north pole went viral crazy last week looking something like you’d see in a Star Wars movie on another planet. The descriptor even read like a movie-trailer: Imagine that you are in a place between Russia and Canada in the Arctic during the day, where there is 24-hour daylight in the summertime. At a certain time, the Moon appears for 30 seconds just above the horizon - which explains it’s enormous size - and after it covers the Sun for about 5 seconds - it disappears again!
A completely fall-to-the-knees moment!
The Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston help celebrate Star Wars Day, AKA ‘May The Fourth’
Read full article: The Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston help celebrate Star Wars Day, AKA ‘May The Fourth’From amazing props, costumes, and more - the Star Wars Enthusiasts of Houston are showing us how to celebrate today!
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films
Read full article: Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, filmsNEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co.’s streaming plans shifted into hyper speed Thursday, as the studio unveiled a galaxy’s worth of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+. But Disney also kept its biggest films — including Marvel's “Black Widow," Pixar's “Luca,” a “Lion King” prequel — on course for theatrical release. Jenkins becomes the first woman to direct a “Star Wars” film. Among the “Star Wars” series are two spinoffs of “The Mandalorian,” set during the series' timeline: “Rangers of the New Republic” and “Ahsoka,” with Rosario Dawson. Seven Disney films topped $1 billion worldwide.
Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85
Read full article: Dave Prowse, actor who played Darth Vader, dies at 85The British actor, Prowse who played Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy, has died aged 85 on Saturday, according to an announcement by his agent Sunday Nov. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, FILE)LONDON – Dave Prowse, the British weightlifter-turned-actor who was the body, though not the voice, of arch-villain Darth Vader in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, has died. Prowse died Saturday after a short illness, his agent Thomas Bowington said Sunday. Prowse donned Darth Vader's black armor and helmet for “Star Wars” (1977), “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) and “Return of the Jedi" (1983). He was a regular at “Star Wars” fan events but was banned from official conventions by Lucas in 2010 after the pair fell out.
’Star Wars’ vs ‘Star Trek’ rivalry continues as Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart face-off in new Uber Eats commercial series
Read full article: ’Star Wars’ vs ‘Star Trek’ rivalry continues as Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart face-off in new Uber Eats commercial seriesHOUSTON – Luke Skywalker and Captain Jean-Luc Picard have been pinned against each other once again, but this time it isn’t by “Star Wars” or “Star Trek” fans. In a new commercial for Uber Eats, a food delivery app, Mark Hamill and Patrick Stewart go head-to-head to settle what’s for dinner. The advertisement is a part of a series titled “Tonight I’ll be eating..."The pair face-off in three commercials for Uber Eats, reigniting the ‘Star Wars’ vs ‘Star Trek’ rivalry. Take a look at the commercials:
John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese ad
Read full article: John Boyega quits perfume ambassador role over Chinese adLONDON – Black actor John Boyega has stepped down from his role as a global ambassador for perfume brand Jo Malone after the company decided to hire a Chinese actor to replace him in an ad he created. “The film celebrated my personal story– showcasing my hometown, including my friends and featuring my family,” Boyega wrote. He played a leading role as Finn in 2015′s “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” but he and other nonwhite characters were removed or diminished from a Chinese poster for the movie. Boyega recently told GQ that Black characters have been “pushed to the side” in Disney’s “Star Wars” franchise. In June, the star made an emotional speech on racism when he joined Black Lives Matter protests in London.
Perfume brand says cutting Black actor from ad was misstep
Read full article: Perfume brand says cutting Black actor from ad was misstepNEW YORK – British perfume brand Jo Malone has apologized to Black actor John Boyega of “Star Wars” fame after cutting him out of the Chinese version of a cologne commercial he helped create. Jo Malone London said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that the ad designed for Chinese audiences was a misstep and has been removed. The recreated ad replaced Boyega with Chinese star Liu Haoran. It's not the first time Boyega has been deleted from a China-based ad. Boyega has spoken out about Hollywood racism, recently telling GQ that Black characters have been “pushed to the side” in Disney’s “Star Wars” franchise.
Baby Yoda is back! What you need to know about Season 2 of Star Wars: The Mandalorian
Read full article: Baby Yoda is back! What you need to know about Season 2 of Star Wars: The MandalorianStar Wars fans, get excited! The second season, will drop on Disney+ on October 30, according to the streaming service via Twitter. Pop-culture sensation Baby Yoda, also known as The Child will also make a return in Season 2. According to the official website, The Mandalorian is nominated for 15 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. If you need to catch up, Season 1 of The Mandalorian is still streaming on Disney+.
2Q earnings to show how virus menaced Corporate America
Read full article: 2Q earnings to show how virus menaced Corporate AmericaThats how Wall Street is approaching the upcoming earnings season for companies. Earnings reporting season gets underway in earnest on Tuesday, when Delta Air Lines and several of the country's biggest banks are scheduled to release their results. When the quarter began in April, Wall Street was forecasting a loss as fliers nervous about the new virus increasingly stuck to the ground. Earnings reports tend to matter deeply to investors because corporate profits are the lifeblood of the stock market, with prices tending to track the path of earnings over the long term. Low expectations for this earnings season also mean CEOs have an easier hurdle to jump.
Which ‘Star Wars’ villain are you?
Read full article: Which ‘Star Wars’ villain are you?Are you the evilest of all villains or the one people are dying to know more about? Test your personality traits from the real world and we’ll peg your placement on the Dark Side. Getty Images included in this quiz.
Which ‘Star Wars’ villain are you?
Read full article: Which ‘Star Wars’ villain are you?Are you the evilest of all villains or the one people are dying to know more about? Test your personality traits from the real world and we’ll peg your placement on the Dark Side. Getty Images included in this quiz.
Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Day with new ‘Mandalorian’ docuseries on Disney+
Read full article: Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ Day with new ‘Mandalorian’ docuseries on Disney+Disney is planning to drop a new eight-part docuseries called “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian,” beginning Monday. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, an Original Series, starts streaming May the 4th, only on #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/gRSge03Hzn — Star Wars (@starwars) April 23, 2020The series takes a behind-the-scenes look at how the fan-favorite series, “ The Mandalorian , ” was created. “After the stories of Jango and Boba Fett, another warrior emerges in the Star Wars universe. Production has been shut down on all of its shows, including some upcoming Disney+ series.
Disney selling face masks with beloved characters, donating proceeds to charity
Read full article: Disney selling face masks with beloved characters, donating proceeds to charityNow that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending people wear cloth face coverings in public settings, Disney is getting in on the face mask game, and making masks featuring your favorite Disney characters. Disney said the company would donate all profits from the sales in the U.S. of Disney’s cloth face masks to Medshare, now through Sept. 30. That’s right, you can have Baby Yoda on your face mask while you grocery shop at Trader Joe’s. In addition to donating the proceeds of these colorful masks, Disney said it will donate 1 million cloth face masks to children and families in vulnerable communities across the United States. From Elsa, Anna, Buzz and Woody, there is a face mask for every Disney fan.
Disney’s new ‘Star Wars’ attraction evacuated on opening day, riders say
Read full article: Disney’s new ‘Star Wars’ attraction evacuated on opening day, riders sayIt’s the day many people have been waiting for as thousands of people flocked to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the opening of the new “Star Wars” ride. BlogMickey.com reported on Twitter at 7:30 a.m. that “rumors were true of construction woes and Rise of the Resistance is experiencing downtime on opening day. #RiseOfTheResistance pic.twitter.com/xefRrQHPNP — Austin Does (@itsaustindoes) December 5, 2019They did such a good job resisting they managed to resist opening the ride. Priority being given to guests who were evacuated off the ride earlier.”After about an hour downtime it looks like guests are re entering the queue. You feel like you are in Star Wars.
These baby Yoda memes are driving the internet crazy
Read full article: These baby Yoda memes are driving the internet crazyWhether you’re a fan of “Star Wars” or not, we’re sure you have fallen prey to the baby Yoda craze that is sweeping social media. Thus, the baby Yoda craze was born, but we’re not complaining. Well, we’ve scoured the web looking for the best baby Yoda memes the internet had to offer. Every single baby Yoda meme has been me like HOWWW pic.twitter.com/z4yLusRgYv — scandal (@eskandalowithak) November 29, 201921. We know the internet is full of other baby Yoda memes, so share your favorite in the comments below.