Ashley Eckstein Debuts New Star Wars™ by Her Universe Apparel at Disney’s Star Wars Weekends 2013

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As with previous years, Eckstein will be bringing an all-new, unique range of Star Wars by Her Universe designs to the month-long event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios including fashion tops, tunics, tanks and dresses located in Darth’s Mall.

Book Review “Star Wars Storyboards: The Prequel Trilogy”

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Author: J. W. Rinzler Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Abrams Release Date: May 14, 2013 Our Score: 4 out of 5 stars I don’t know any other way to start this review but noting that it has J. W. Rinzler behind it. Right away that is an instant score for me. He is the executive editor [...]

Jeffrey Brown talks about new book “Star Wars: Vader’s Little Princess”

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Author of “Star Wars: Darth Vader and Son”

DVD Review “LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out”

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“The Empire Strikes Out” packs some very funny yet witty slapstick humor.

Exhibit Review “Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination” Orlando Science Center

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I would highly recommend catching this

Book Review “Star Wars Character Encyclopedia”

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Author: Dorling Kindersley Reading level: Ages 7 and up Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: DK Publishing Release Date: June 20, 2011 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars “The Star Wars Character Encyclopedia” is truly the definitive illustrated guide all your favorite characters of the Star Wars galaxy!  This universe of characters is constantly expanding and growing, this [...]

Book Review “LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia”

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Author: Hannah Dolan Reading level: Ages 7 and up Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: DK Publishing Release Date: September 19, 2011 Our Score: 5 out of 5 stars If you want to know anything about LEGO Star Wars…then this is a book for you! Thanks again to DK Publishing to delivering such an in-depth and excellent [...]

Book Review “LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary”

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Author: Simon Beecroft Reading level: Ages 8 and up Hardcover: 96 pages Publisher: DK Publishing Release Date: September 21, 2009 Our Score: 3.5 out of 5 stars DK Publishing is known for taking care of the nerds with books focusing on  Star Wars, Harry Potter and Batman and much more. This Visual Dictionary looks into [...]

Ashley Eckstein talks about “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, “Sofia the First” and Her Universe

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Ahsoka Tano in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, Mia the Bluebird in “Sofia the First”

Disney to Buy Lucasfilm for $4.05 Billion; “Star Wars: Episode VII” Slated for 2015

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  DISNEY TO ACQUIRE LUCASFILM LTD. Global leader in high-quality family entertainment agrees to acquire world-renowned Lucasfilm Ltd, including legendary STAR WARS franchise.  Acquisition continues Disney’s strategic focus on creating and monetizing the world’s best branded content, innovative technology and global growth to drive long-term shareholder value.  Lucasfilm to join company’s global portfolio of world [...]

Blu-ray Review “Star Wars: The Clone Wars – The Complete Season Four”

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Actors: Tom Kane, Dee Bradley Baker, Matt Lanter, James Arnold Taylor, Matthew Wood Directors: Dave Filoni Rated: Unrated Studio: WARNER HOME VIDEO Release Date: October 23, 2012 Run Time: 506 minutes Season: 4 out of 5 stars Extras: 3.5 out of 5 stars “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” is like a fine wine…it gets better [...]

Matt Lanter chats about voicing Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

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Anakin Skywalker in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

Anthony Daniels reflects on his role of C3PO in the “Star Wars” saga

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C3PO in the “Star Wars” saga.

Erik Bauersfeld talks about voicing Admiral Akbar and Bib Fortuna in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi”

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Voices of Admiral Akbar and Bib Fortuna in the “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi”

Tim Rose talks about puppeting Admiral Ackbar in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” and working with Jim Henson

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Puppets Admiral Ackbar, Sy Snootles and Salacious Crumb in “Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi”

Jillycakes’ Jillian Hopke talks about winning Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”

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Winner of Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”

Seth Green & “Robot Chicken” Team Reveal New Show “Star Wars: Detours” with Trailer & Clips

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Star Wars Detours™ is an animated comedy that explores what daily life is like in a galaxy far, far away. There are no Empires striking back or attacking clones here. Instead, Star Wars Detours focuses on the universe’s regular folks and their everyday problems… which, to be fair, do frequently involve famous bounty hunters, crazed [...]

Florian Bellanger talks about judging on the Food Network Series “Cupcake Wars”

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Judge on the Food Network Series “Cupcake Wars”

Justin Willman talks magic and working on Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”

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Host of Food Network’s “Cupcake Wars”

“Star Wars Celebration VI” Wrap-Up Report

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 Star Wars Celebration VI August 23-26, 2012 Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida When I was asked to cover “Star Wars Celebration VI”, I was nervous but also very excited.  I have been a “Star Wars” fan from before I could walk.  Now with a daughter of my own, I am able to introduce her [...]

Ashley Eckstein Reveals Special Events and Exclusive Her Universe Merchandise for Star Wars Celebration VI

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NEW YORK, NY – August 14, 2012 – The largest gathering of Star Wars fans, Star Wars Celebration VI, is about to take place again in Orlando, Florida August 23rd through the 26th and Ashley Eckstein announced today that she and her fangirl apparel company, Her Universe™, will be there in a big way with a special event, a [...]

Win one of 4 “Star Wars” Series 8 Collection MIMOBOT® USB Flash Drives [ENDED]

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This giveaway will be open until Friday July 13th

Hot Topic and Her Universe Team Up For Launch On Star Wars Day

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May The 4th Be With You Hot Topic and Her Universe Team Up For Launch On Star Wars Day On May 4th, Star Wars fans celebrate George Lucas’ revered space saga to show that the Force is truly everywhere. They refer to this day as “May the 4th Be With You.” This year, clothing retailer, [...]

XBOX Console & Game Review: Star Wars R2-D2 Console & Kinect Star Wars

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Platform: Xbox 360 Release Date: April 3, 2012 Distributed by: LucasArts Price: $449.00 Star Wars R2-D2 Console: 4 out of 5 stars Kinect Star Wars: 3 out of 5 stars A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. OK enough of that. The Star Wars Limited Edition Xbox 360 is really well done. When [...]

Maya Entertainment Lands “Ass Backwards” from the Writers of “Bride Wars”

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MAYA ENTERTAINMENT LANDS “ASS BACKWARDS” FROM THE WRITERS OF “BRIDE WARS” Alicia Silverstone, Jon Cryer, Vincent D’Onofrio, Casey Wilson & June Diane Raphael Star In New Comedy LOS ANGELES, CA – Maya Entertainment Group, Inc., a leading independent multi-platform content and distribution company based in Los Angeles, has acquired the international rights to the comedy [...]

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars- The Complete Season Three” Blu-ray Giveaway [ENDED]

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THANK YOU FOR ENTERING, THE CONTEST HAS ENDED. WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AND NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL. PLEASE CHECK BACK EVERY WEEK FOR NEW GIVEAWAYS! To celebrate the release of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars- The Complete Season Three”, Media Mikes would like to giveaway THREE copies of the season on Blu-ray. If you would like [...]

Darth Maul Returns for “Star Wars: Clone Wars” and First Poster for “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3D”

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Darth Maul returns to the Star Wars Saga this spring! Darth Maul, the sinister Sith Lord who amped up the dark side in 1999′s Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, returns to the Saga this spring in Star Wars: The Clone Wars! Revered by fans for his striking red and black tattooed-face, graceful but [...]

EA, BioWare and LucasArts to Launch “Star Wars: The Old Republic” on December 20, 2011

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EA, BioWare and LucasArts to Launch Star Wars: The Old Republic on December 20, 2011 The Republic or the Empire? Choose Your Side and Forge Your Own Personal Star Wars Saga in the Groundbreaking, Story-Driven MMO from BioWare LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today during their keynote address at the Eurogamer Expo, Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg [...]

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Sneak Preview of “Shadow Warrior” Episode

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A Conspiracy from the Shadows of Naboo Threatens the Peaceful Planet In “Shadow Warrior,” this week’s episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the peace and unity that followed the defeat of the Trade Federation blockade seen in Episode I are shattered as the Gungans inexplicably march towards war against the Naboo city of Theed. [...]

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Preview for ‘Prisoners’ Episode

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The battle for Mon Calamari escalates in the conclusion to an epic Star Wars: The Clone Wars three-part story arc In “Prisoners,” the must-see conclusion to the epic two-part season opener of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, all appears lost as the Republic army and its allies the Gungans have been captured by Riff Tamson [...]

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 4 New Interview with Dee Bradley Baker

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Check out below a new video interview containing an interview with Dee Bradley Baker (voice of all the clones) in the “Star Wars: Clone Wars’ animated series. The next chapter of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” begins with a must-see two-part premiere, airing at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, September 16 on Cartoon Network.

“Auction Hunters” Allen Haff and Ton Jones Dig Through The “Star Wars” Archive

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New Trailer For The All-New Season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”

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 Battle Lines Are Drawn In All-New Season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Premiering on Cartoon Network, Friday, September 16, 8 p.m. (ET/PT)  Full Night of New Episodes of Favorite Animated Action Shows Culminates with One-Hour Season Premiere of Lucasfilm Animation Hit Series Following the excitement of a thrilling Season Three finale that brought back [...]

DVD Review “Storage Wars: Season 1″

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Starring: Dave Hester, Darrell Sheets, Barry Weiss, and Jarrod Schulz Number of discs: 3 Studio: A&E Home Video Rated: PG Run Time: 418 minutes Season 1 Score: 2 out of 5 stars This show follows storage hunters Dave Hester, Jarrod Schulz/Brandi Passante, Darrell Sheets and Barry Weiss as they battle each other to win units. [...]

“LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace” Airing July on Cartoon Network

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Huge news “Star Wars” fans Lucasfilm announced that “LEGO Star Wars: The Padawan Menace” is scheduled to air Cartoon Network on Friday, July 22 at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Super cool news if you are fan. Make sure you watch it! Thanks to Moviehole for the heads up. Here’s the full press release, courtesy Lucasfilm: SAN [...]

MovieMikes’ “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Interview Series

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I sometimes wonder what the world would be like without the “Star Wars” universe?  “Star Wars” is part of everyone’s life, whether they saw it in the theaters back in ’77 or if they currently have kids watching the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on Cartoon Network. After the last film in the saga “Revenge [...]