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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.

Beantown Is Geektown

Posted on Nov 2, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

This November, Boston will host John Williams' Star Wars Concert, Leonard Nimoy at the New England Fan Experience (NEFX), and Brent Spiner at Super Megafest!

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A New Sith; or, Revenge of the Hope

Posted on Jul 9, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

Who were the heroes of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope? Luke Skywalker and Han Solo? Think again.

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Kiss a Wookie for George

Posted on May 14, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

In honor of George Lucas' birthday, enjoy Corey Vidal's performance of Moosebutter's a cappella medley of John Williams tune, set to Star Wars lyrics.

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Star Wars Meets MacGuyver, Airwolf, Dallas

Posted on Apr 24, 2009Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

If Star Wars were a TV show, here's what it's opening sequence would look like in the style of classic Eighties shows MacGuyver, Airwolf, and Dallas.

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Star Wars Sounds Around the House

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

Experience Star Wars' Imperial March reproduced by the sound of a hard drive spinning, and Chewbacca stuck in a cabinet.

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Rock the Galactic Vote

Posted on Nov 4, 2008Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

It's Election Day, and Senator Palpatine and community organizer Lando Calrissian want your votes.

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Fanboys' Rebellion

Posted on Nov 3, 2008Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

When Fanboys hits theaters on 6-Feb-2009, geeks everywhere will see themselves in this quest to steal Star Wars from Skywalker Ranch itself.

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Casualties of the Clone War

Posted on Sep 3, 2008Feb 1, 2022 by Ken Gagne

The Clone Wars is considered the fourth consecutive bomb in the Star Wars franchise. But the prequel trilogy, for all its flaws, had many redeeming qualities.

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