Freddie Prinze Jr. Announced as Kanan for Star Wars Rebels

Described as the 'Cowboy Jedi' for the series, Kanan survived the purge of Order 66 and has been living a lie for some time now before the start of Star Wars Rebels.

Here's what Prinze had to say: "He's been forced to shove a massive part of his life under the bed, so to speak," Prinze said. "Is he living a lie? At a certain point, the lie kind of becomes the reality. And to suddenly be forced back into your Jedi ways, it'd be a bit of a challenge for him. And pretty awesome, too, when you can see what a Jedi can actually do."

Source: Superherohype

Know Your Star Wars Skywalker Family!

It's an old family tree infographic but it's a great visual for kids and adults who are new to the Star Wars lore. Oh and I'm not really sure if they are even using the Solo kids for the next Star Wars trilogy...

At this point in time we're still not sure whether or not the expanded universe characters including Ben Skywalker, Jaina Solo, Jacen Solo and Anakin Solo will be making an appearance. Hopefully they will but in case these 'Legacy' characters would be absent, it's still nice to know that one time or another, we enjoyed their stories.

... except for Anakin who fucking left behind Chewbacca, thereby dooming the Wookie to death.

Star Wars Characters Are Also Appearing in The Lego Movie

The Wall Street Journal reports that the lovable Lego-ized characters from Star Wars will be making an appearance in Warner Bros. Pictures' THE LEGO MOVIE. 

You better be ready as this will be a good way to start the hype for Star Wars Episode VII. 

Proof that J.J. Abrams is Hard at Work with Star Wars Episode VII

Production is definitely well underway for the Disney's Star Wars Episode VII. 

The photo's original source was from the Twitter feed of Abram's Bad Robot production outfit and also features Kathleen Kennedy from Lucasfilms.

Looks like things are looking bright for a galaxy far, far away.

New Teaser Trailer for STAR WARS: REBELS Feels Like

... a teaser. And it sucks bad that it's just a teaser...

All we fricking saw was a Star Destroyer moving away to reveal the logo to STAR WARS REBELS which will be shown on DISNEY XD.



It's a bummer yes, but it's still Star Wars so what the hell. 

Geek Ideas: Star Wars Lightsaber Thumb Wrestling

Thumb wrestling will never be the same again thanks to the Star Wars Lightsaber Thumb Wrestling set.

The set includes two lightsabers which you can strap to your thumbs plus some heavy duty board/ pages featuring several scenes from the new and classic trilogy.

Post by Thefanboyseo.

Here's the complete details on the product:

Star Wars Lightsaber Thumb Wrestling

• Add a dash of Star Wars to your normal thumb wrestling tournaments.
• Velcro on these mini sabers and digit duel in a more civilized manner.
• Durable card game board/book features 7 different arenas spanning all 6 movies.
• Book even holds the sabers for easy travel.
• Includes: One book and two sabers (Luke and Vader).
• Saber Dimensions: approx. 4″ long (fits most thumbs).

Thinkgeek is selling these for $12.99 while Amazon.com sells it for $9.10 and $7 to $8 in Walmart and Barnes and Nobles.

Game of Thrones x Star Wars - Khal Drogo as a Sith Lord

I love these little mash ups and I'm a big fan of both Game of Thrones AND Star Wars. So here's something really cool.

Check out the entire looking artwork below:

Art was done by JB Casacop

Star Wars Black Darth Maul Video Review

My boy Dirv does a video review for the Star Wars Black Darth Maul figure.

Now for the review itself.



Damn son.

Oh and if you're already interested with this, I saw a couple of figures in Toy Kingdom Megamall last night priced at Php 1,600+. :D

Breakdancing Yoda GIF

To start your day right here's master Yoda breakdancing amidst his Clonetrooper crew. 

Damn!

Captain Kirk and Lando Calrisian Gives Sage Advice to JJ Abrams

Star Trek Into Darkness director J.J. Abrams went on Jimmy Kimmel recently and we get a totally geeky moment when William Shatner in semi-Captain Kirk persona together with Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian from Star Wars make an appearance and gives sage advice for the Star Wars director. Watch the clip below for this one. 



I loved how Williams wanted to do the new Star Wars trilogy with Lando Calrissian together with a galaxy filled with sexy, beautiful women. And agree with Chewbacca getting it on Princess Leia.

And Now a Closer Look at the Skywalker Family Lightsabers

One of the best things about Star Wars happens to be the lightsabers, regardless what era and what universe, there will always be somebody who's seen brandishing a lightsaber. In cinema however, there are only two people who really did a lot with the lightsaber and that's the father-and-son tandem of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Here's a closer look at the lightsabers they've used in the original Star Wars trilogy.

Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader

After the cut, Luke Skywalker's three lightsabers...

Star Wars Meets Classy Sensibilities with Zeon Watches

LucasFilm, in collaboration with UK-based watch-making brand Zeon, has recently released an officially licensed set of collectible Star Wars watches. The five analog watches are inspired by iconic figures from the sci-fi films, namely Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, Boba Fett, Stormtroopers and Darth Vader.

The water-resistant watches feature leather bands and distinctive faces—each one comes in velvet-lined box with a numbered collector’s certificate. See all five awesome designs after the cut:

What if Anakin Skywalker Didn't Become Darth Vader

Here are several comic strips featuring a non-Darth Vader-y Anakin Skywalker and the rest of the Skywalker family. 

Be warned folks, this post is going to be filled with "awwwww" and "oooohhhh". 

Star Wars # 1 - The Art is Good the Story Even Better

I was caught off guard with the release of Dark Horse's Star Wars # 1 by Brian Wood and Carlos D'Anda with covers by the legendary Alex Ross. I was caught off-guard because I wasn't able to order a copy. 

Review: A quick read through features a story that happens between A New Hope and the Empire Strikes Back. Leah and Luke survive an Interceptor encounter while Han and Chewie contemplate their stay with the Rebel Alliance. Meanwhile Darth Vader is dispatched with a new mission by the Emperor.

The story is pretty interesting and quick. As the title says, the art is pretty to look at especially under the deft hands of artist Carlos D'Anda. It took me a good five minutes to actually peel my eyes away from the art and actually start reading the story. There's a lot of great character moments in this ish but so far my favorite happens to be that moment when Princess Leia manages to defend herself against a TIE Pilot. 

Ellen Adarna Dressed Up as Slave Leia

I've been seeing some photos from the FHM 100 Sexiest Women of the World Party featuring celebrities in various states of undress but nothing was saying "hi" more than Ellen Adarna's attire for the night.

Red Dela Cruz Proves that Slave Leias Exist in Toycon

Toycon 2012 has come and gone leaving a lot of happy faces from fanboys, cosplayers, toy collectors and every hobbyist in Manila. One friend of mine asked this important question however. Why are there no Slave Leia's during Toycon.

The Premiere Vixen Red Dela Cruz however proves everybody wrong about this notion with her stunning cosplay as the Slave Leia.


More photos after the cut...

Megan Fox and her Star Wars Shirt is Full of Win

Megan Fox is all about geekery when she gets snapped wearing an awesome looking Star Wars shirt.

 

Thanks to 9gag for sharing this photo. Awesome I tell you.

Paloma Esmeria Joins the Dark Side; Turns into a Sith Warrior

Pinoy Star Wars geeks can now be happy that there are FHM level models showing their geeky side as risque model(should I call her a risque model?) Paloma Esmeria shows off her dark side and literally joins the Dark Side of the force and becomes a Sith mistress.

Now I really do not have a clue as to who took this picture but if anybody knows, please just leave it at the comments section and let's credit not just the sexy Paloma but also the photographer who did the shot. 

Speaking of cosplay photography, you might want to leave your comments on Flipgeeks for Jay Tablante who will be visiting the set of "Suit Up" on Monday (February 27). 

Geek Review: Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace in 3D

An admittedly geeky review of Star Wars Episode I - The Phantom Menace in 3D starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd and more directed by George Lucas.

Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace in 3D Starts Next Week

A little reminder fanboys, February 9 will be the official opening day for the re-released 3D version of Star Wars Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace.

The film will star Liam Neeson, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor and Ray Park as Darth Maul.