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30 pieces of trivia about Star Wars
The original Star Wars film was released on 25 May 1977. much to the surprise of many involved in the project, including the studio which backed it, it became a runaway success. To celebrate the movie’s 30th anniversary here are 30 facts and figures related to the film which influenced a new generation of film-makers. 1. the first trailer for the film hit cinemas six months before it was to open – with tag lines such as “the story of a boy, a girl and a universe” and “a billion years in the making” – as executives hoped to drum
Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lego Pen
Star Wars Luke Skywalker Lego Pen Tags: Luke, luke skywalker, Wars, Star, star wars luke skywalker, skywalker
'How to Save the World' Wins Web Video Contest
How to fight climate change? Well, you could start by just saving some electricity. Or saying no to plastic bags. Or turning off the tap while you brush your teeth. Simple. it doesn’t take a superhero. That, in essence, is the message of some of the delightful video entries for a competition held by the Asian Development Bank to highlight the risks posed by climate change. the contest was open to citizens of the bank’s 67 member countries. The winner of the $2,500 grand prize, announced on Wednesday, is a humorous two-minute clip by Alvin Tiamzon, a 23-year-old Filipino software
Did you fall for a April Fools' Day video game joke?
From fan sites to some of the world’s biggest publishers, there were plenty of hoaxes doing the rounds on April 1 – some more believable than others. World of Warcraft, Pokmon, Star Wars and Metal Gear Solid were all included in some of the wild stories causing a chuckle or two. Thanks to the wonders of international time zones, Japan’s early start meant that Sega’s Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown fake trailer was one of the first to do the rounds. the Virtua Fighters were replaced mock-ups from Capcom’s rival Street Fighter series, pulling off special moves, all the while
NEW LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Millennium Falcon 10179
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Toy trains 'Star Wars' fans to use The Force
The Force Trainer (expected to be priced at $90 to $100) comes with a headset that uses brain waves to allow players to manipulate a sphere within a clear 10-inch-tall training tower, analogous to Yoda and Luke Skywalker’s abilities in the Star Wars films. No, you’re not tapping into some “all-powerful force controlling everything,” as Han Solo said in the movies. But you are reaching out with mind power via one of the first mass-market brain-to-computer products. “It’s been a fantasy everyone has had, using the Force,” says Howard Roffman, president of Lucas Licensing. Mind-control games may be the coming
