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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas created a franchise that would invade pop culture like no other.

Star Wars Rogue One

Rogue One is a one-hit wonder

Posted on Dec 24, 2016Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

This holiday season marks several milestones, including the first standalone Star Wars movie. Rogue One debuted this month and is set immediately before the events of 1977's Episode IV: A New Hope, answering several of the questions raised by that movie. In many ways, Rogue One defies what we've come to expect from a Star…

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Darth Vader

Darth Santa

Posted on Dec 24, 2015Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Corridor Digital brings us this video showing what would happen if Star Wars' Darth Vader subbed for Santa Claus one Christmas Eve.

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Gandalf vs. Darth Vader

Posted on Dec 8, 2012Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Move over, Sauron. The battle for the hobbits' Middle-Earth comes down to Gandalf the Grey vs. the Dark Lord Darth Vader.

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Cello Wars

Posted on Dec 6, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

The Piano Guys, including Steven Sharp Nelson and Tel Stewart, present the dueling Cello Wars, featuring variations on John Williams' Star Wars soundtrack.

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Darth Vader's License to Intimidate

Posted on May 20, 2011Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

A vanity license plate invoking Star Wars' Darth Vader was spotted in Computerworld's parking lot, resulting in a surprising family tale.

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Summer Shorts: Star Wars: Pink Five

Posted on Aug 13, 2010Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Trey Stokes and Amy Earhart collaborate in this parallel of the original Star Wars trilogy following Valley girl Pink Five.

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Family Guy: Something Something Something Darkside

Posted on Dec 22, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Family Guy's animated sequel to their Blue Harvest special spoofs Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.

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A Very Eighties Christmas

Posted on Dec 11, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Plunk yourself in front of a bright, snowy television in a wood-paneled den to enjoy some classic holiday specials.

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