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Epic One Man A Capella Dub of Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan versus Darth Maul

Check out Matt Mullholland’s great a capella dub-over of the Jedi versus Sith battle from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.

a capella, Matt Mullholland, Phantom Menace, Star Wars

Leia Skywalker, Dark Lord (Lady?) of the Sith

Feast your eyes on comic book artist Phil Noto’s concept art piece titled “Leia Skywalker, Dark Lord of the Sith”. If I don’t see someone cosplaying this at San Diego Comic Con I’ll be sorely disappointed.

Leia Skywalker, Phil Noto, sith, Star Wars

Completely Awesome Mod Takes ‘Modern Warfare’ to the World of ‘Star Wars’

A couple of ambitious Star Wars fans have taken their love for the saga to a new level by releasing a mod that transforms the classic first person shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare into an all-out battle between Rebel and Imperial forces.

Galactic Warfare, mods, Star Wars, video games

Future Book to Probe Connection Between ‘Star Wars’ and History

Star Wars and History will collect essays from historians probing the connection between the Star Wars movies and real-life history.

books, history, Star Wars

The Amazing Mashed-Up ‘Star Wars’ Artistry of James Hance

Painter James Hance’s geekish sensibilities shine through in his work, drawing inspiration mostly from Star Wars, but also the muppets, Firefly, Labyrinth and even Alfred Hitchcock.

art, James Hance, painting, Star Wars, the muppets

Lightsaber Fight Results in Suspension for Two High School Seniors

A Star Wars themed prank has resulted in suspensions for two Westfield, Mass. high school seniors. They’ve been suspended for ten days, and further, the two students won’t be allowed to walk at their graduation. Local news station WWLT 22 has the story.

How Has “Star Wars” Changed the Way You Speak?

Are you like me? Do you work Star Wars quotes and references into your day-to-day life? I have a few favorites, some of which are probably a bit more obscure than others. Just the other day I had a friend ask me whether I would be attending Dragon*Con this year to which I replied, “No, [...]

geekery, quotes, Star Wars

A Grievous Collection of Star Wars Cosplayers

Star Wars fandom isn’t so much a hobby as it is a lifestyle (and sometimes a religion!). Fans celebrate the saga in a number of ways, perhaps the most awesome of which is cosplay. Go to any big convention and you’ll see plenty of fan love for Darth Vader, Princess Leia, the lowly Stormtrooper, and [...]