This one’s all about execution. And I don’t think Lucas could direct this furry troupe the way the folks at Deutsch did. Maybe that’s why he’s retiring from blockbusters.
Apparently, this is only a teaser for some Game Day celebration tie-in that Volkswagen is sponsoring. There’s even a site where you can get your name (and more?) in a customized Star Wars crawl. Woof. Check it here.
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Best Giants promo day ever? Did Porkins blow to smithereens? Check out the pics below (of Star Wars Day, not Porkins).
We got the statues and they’re See the rest »
I didn’t think the ¡Dia De Los Gigantes! Shirt could ever be topped. But this Fear The Jedi Beard (Kenobi) tee created by Jeff Fang may be the best yet.
Gotta love the details:
Stay tuned for info on how—and if— you can get your mitts on one of ‘em, too. Thanks, Fang!
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Today is International (er, –Galactic?) Star Wars Day. What better way to celebrate than with new-ish spots for LEGO Star Wars III? Killer work by the same peeps who did the end-card animations for our ampm Secret Menu spots, The Core LA.
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Can you believe it’s been a whole year since the since last May the 4th? Here’s a handy look back at everything you May’ve missed (see what I did there). Geek out with the Ümlaut:
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After seven straight years of growth, LEGOLAND has made a very special announcement: more growth. Like, over 2000 Star Wars models and 1.5 million pieces growth. Together it’s just one more excuse to go back.
“On March 31 LEGOLAND California becomes the first of three LEGOLAND Parks to launch a new STAR WARS Miniland area. Guests can enjoy seven of the most famous scenes from the six live-action STAR WARS movies, as well as a scene from the animated series STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS™ all made out of 1.5 million LEGO bricks and built in 1:20 scale.”
“The models for the new STAR WARS area are being developed and built by See the rest »
Some nice CG effects by Danny Choo. No doubt inspired by the VW GTI spot with David Elsewhere puppet-dancing for Gene Kelly.
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This lost lightsaber scene from Return of the Jedi just debuted at Celebration V (via) reminded me of an auction Mel and I went to where George Lucas donated an ‘authentic’ Obi Wan lightsaber …
… complete with ‘authentic’ Made In China sticker still present. You know, for added realism.
Add this to the list of How See the rest »
“Must you keep left?“
The latest spot for TomTom GPS Star Wars Voices hit the web yesterday. It’s no Roundabound, but it’s good. See the rest »
San Francisco’s Greg Pelts created this fantastic series of Victorian Star Wars portraits. Check out Boba Fett, Chewbacca, C-3PO, and Civil War-era Lord Vader.
You can’t buy any prints but you can make a custom request on his commission pieces. Perhaps a Victorian boudoir Slave Leia portrait for the parlor? (via Kottke)
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This charming lil’ re-mixsketch of the Star Wars Kid has a real A-Ha Take On Me vibe.
May I suggest the Twelves remix as soundtrack? Or the squeaky Manualist version?
It’s not just tiny, bearded streakers promoting FIFA World Cup viewing parties. Attik just joined the game with a follow up to their awesome Star Wars x Adidas vid:
“adidas Originals invites you to join David Beckham, Daft Punk, Snoop Dogg, Franz Beckenbauer, Noel Gallagher, Ian Brown, Ciara, Jay Baruchel, DJ Neil Armstrong and some of your dear, old friends for an intergalactic 2010 FIFA World Cup viewing party that you’ll never forget.”
“Roundabound!”
Watch Darth Vader lend his breathy pipes for the new Star Wars Voices on TomTom. It’s a lot like the trailer for Comedian by Jerry Seinfeld. By that I mean it’s pretty fantastic. (Thanks, Chris)
This makes me hungry for bacon. And for an AT-AT. See more pics here. (Thanks, Emily!)
LEGO AT-AT WALKER!
The Lego AT-AT Walker is 1064 pieces and $409 at Amazon »
Cary Grant stars as a hapless New York advertising executive who’s mistaken for a Jedi by a group of Imperial agents, and is pursued across the galaxy while he looks for a way to survive, is how I’m guessing the IMDB would read. More great imagery on NCOTB. (Thanks, Fang)
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The students of Mississippi University have voted to make Admiral Ackbar their official mascot. Now we wait for the Student Mascot Committee to decide. You can’t repel suspense of that magnitude.
More info at SFGate / The Force
UPDATE: IT’S NOT A TRAP
Ackbar For Ole Miss has an official site It’s Not A Trap and a Twitter. They’ve even got a killer motto, “Who wants a Colonel when you could have an Admiral?” Stay tuned for more. (via Daily Dish)
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