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Friday Sing-Along: Star Wars; Jitters Song

Robot Chicken is just as concerned about the new Star Wars movie as we are. But instead of voicing their concerns in comment sections and chat boards across the Internet, the group put their fears to music.

SDCC’14: Just because we can, here’s Henry Cavill as a Jedi

Want to really confuse fans AND get the Internet rumor mill churning? Here’s Henry Cavill as a Jedi.

SDCC’14: Peavey releases Star Wars products at show

Press Release Peavey Electronics®, industry-leading musical instrument and audio equipment manufacturer, is pleased to release a line of licensed guitars and accessories adorned with graphics based on the legendary Star Wars fi...

Major Spoilers Podcast #583: It’s Your Theory

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast – San Diego is just around the corner, Iron Man is back to his old self, The Falcon is Captain America, Lucy Lawless on Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., wild rumors about Star Wars,...

New Star Wars Rebels trailer is here

Holy crap I can’t wait to see the new Star Wars Rebels series. Lucasfilm has released a brand new trailer for the series that looks good, and I hope is even better than the short two and half minutes we see here.

J.J. reveals X-Wing in video from Star Wars Episode VII set

The Star Wars Force For Change fundraiser only has one week left and director J.J. Abrams wants to sweeten the deal for you to donate. Oh, also see a X-Wing from the Star Wars Episode VII set.

Jason Isaacs to voice the Jedi hunter in Star Wars Rebels

Press Release In the upcoming Star Wars Rebels animated series, the Empire rules with an iron fist, spreading fear from world to world. Meanwhile, the few remaining Jedi are hunted across the galaxy — and the cold, calcul...

Marvel announces Star Wars Omnibus: The Original Marvel Years

A long time ago, Marvel Comics published the first Star Wars comics based on the movie series. Now that Star Wars is now under the umbrella of Disney (as is Marvel), the publisher is collecting those tales in a giant omnibus.

The Want List Audio #021: Time of the Doctor Figures Announced

This week on The Want List…it’s time to play Doctor, Hasbro is selling axes, Funko announces another round of ComicCon exclusives and more!

Meet Imperial Enforcer, Agent Kallus

Lucasfilm has revealed one of the big bads from the upcoming series Star Wars Rebels, and sent us a behind the scenes look at the villain.

SDCC’14: The heroes of Star Wars Rebels panel scheduled for Comic-Con

Press Release The Empire. The Rebellion. The Beginning. STAR WARS REBELS, Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated animated series detailing the start of the fight against the evil Empire, is coming this fall – but fans can get a big sne...

Two more added to Star Wars: Episode VII cast

Over the weekend (WHY ON SUNDAY, DISNEY!?) Lucasfilm and Disney announced Crystal Clarke and Pip Andersen have been added to the cast of Star Wars: Episode VII.

Friday Sing-Along: Star Wars on RimbaTubes

Sometimes we have to forego singing for pure musical fun. That’s the case with Kent Jenkins’ take on the Star Wars universe as he plays away on RimbaTubes.

SDCC’14: Dark Horse unveils the first wave of 2014 Comic-Con exclusive books and products

Press Release July means the most anticipated event of the year in pop culture is just weeks away! As we rapidly approach the doors opening to the world on July 23, Dark Horse announces the first wave of 2014 SDCC exclusives, a...

Emperor Palpatine in Minfigure form

DK revealed the exclusive LEGO Star Wars: The Dark Side book Emperor Palpatine Minifigure, and he looks pretty wicked.

EFX announces Scout Trooper Helmet replica

EFX, the company behind those awesome Marvel prop replicas that were featured on The Want List, has secured a license to create an accurate reproduction of the Scout Trooper Helmets from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

The Want List #020: Club Eternia is back from Matty Collector

This week on The Want List…Fett holds your caps, hold your own raccoon, Club Enternia is back, and more!

Lando to appear in Star Wars Rebels?

Fans of Lando Calrissian will want to tune in to Star Wars Rebels this fall, as the leader of Cloud City will make an appearance.

Rian Johnson to write and direct Star Wars Episode VIII

Huge breaking news this afternoon as Deadline is reporting that Rian Johnson, director of Looper, will take over the main Star Wars movies from J.J. Abrams with Episodes VIII.

Diamond offers up pop culture merch only at your LCS

Diamond Comic Distributors wanted to let comic book fans know that they have a new shipment of pop culture apparel arriving this week, and the only place you can get these items are at your local comic book shop.

SDCC’14: Diamond Select Toys announces San Diego Comic Con exclusives

The San Diego Comic Con is just around the corner, and Diamond Select Toys has unveiled its lineup of convention exclusives that fans will be in line for early (and often).

The Want List #18: DC San Diego Comic Con Exclusives

This week on The Want List…more Munchkin mercy is coming, DC Comic Con Exclusives, Disney adds a princess, and more!

Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars to premiere Saturday, July 26 on Disney Channel

Press Release An adventure and action-filled television special, “Phineas and Ferb: Star Wars” is set to premiere SATURDAY, JULY 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney Channel. The story is set a couple summers ago i...

New Star Wars card game announced by Fantasy Flight

Fantasy Flight is returning to a galaxy far, far away later this year as they have announced Star Wars: Empire vs Rebellion, a strategic card game.

Star Wars: The Dark Times gets a high end gallery edition this fall

Dark Horse Comics has announced it is releasing its a high end gallery edition of Star Wars: The Dark Times for fans, and it looks like something you will want to get your hands on.

That time when Luke Skywalker and The Joker met

Did you know that Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker AND The Joker on Batman: The Animated series? Of course you did, who doesn’t know that. Did you know that the two of them met this weekend?

The Want List #017: DC Preps For Father’s Day

This Week on The Want List…Breaking Bad goes pop, Star Wars gets boarded, a new World Record, and so much more!

Quote of the Week: Mark Hammill on returning to the role that made him famous

Mark Hammill has a great quote on Empire Online this week, where he discusses his reasons for returning to the Star Wars Universe as Luke Skywalker.

Josh Trank already made a Star Wars movie…7 years ago

Nothing ever dies on the Internet, which can be a good thing or a horrible one. In this case it is a great one because we can watch newly announced Star Wars director Josh Trank’s first take on Star Wars from 7 years ago.

Josh Trank to direct stand-alone Star Wars movie

In addition to the episodes of a new Star Wars trilogy, Lucasfilm and Disney continue development of multiple stand-alone movies that will offer new stories beyond the core Saga. The newest director to come on board is Josh Trank.

Major Spoilers Podcast #576: Your questions, our answers (Part 32)

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, MAILBAG! Plus, Star Wars, Dr. Strange, Josh Brolin, Smallville #12, Dryspell #1, Wool #1, Doc Savage #6, and Sabrina vs. Hermione! This episode of The Major Spoilers Podcast is sponsored...

Star Wars: Episode VII adds two more to the cast

Press Release Star Wars: Episode VII Adds Academy Award® Winner Lupita Nyong’o and Game of Thrones’ Gwendoline Christie.

Wolfpack Clone Trooper: 104th Battalion from Sideshow Collectibles

Just talking about this great, new product from Sideshow Collectibles on The Want List doesn’t due it justice, so take the jump to see the images of the sixth scale Clone Trooper figure.

Godzilla director tapped to direct first Star Wars spinoff

Even though his blockbuster debut of Godzilla made a strong showing opening week this week might even be better for Gareth Edwards as it has been announced he will direct the first Star Wars spinoff.

J.J. Abrams wants you to join him on set for Star Wars: Episode VII

Filming has begun for Star Wars: Episode VII has begun and now J.J. Abrams wants you to help out a great cause for a chance to join him on set and be in the new film!

Major Spoilers Podcast #574: Why a Star Wars Class?

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, Dungeons and Dragons Next announce date is announced, and we have some thoughts about that. Plus, Stephen’s Star Wars class has come to an end, and the instructors sit down to talk it ov...

Major Spoilers Podcast #573: Megamovies!

This week on the Major Spoilers Podcast, Channig Tatum is Gambit, DC hits the TV in a big way, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. plays the long game, and our reactions to the first look of Ben Affleck as Batman!

“At least three” Star Wars spin-off movies are in development

During The Walt Disney Company quarterly stockholders call, CEO Bob Iger let everyone know that “at least three” Star Wars spin-offs are currently in development. Speculation about them after the jump.