So, you’ve decided to take a dive into the Star Wars universe. Maybe you’ve heard phrases like “May the Force be with you” thrown around at parties, or perhaps you’ve been confused by friends arguing over who shot first (spoiler: it’s Han). Whether you’re new to the galaxy far, far away or you just need a refresher, this is the guide for you. We’ll break down everything you need to know about Star Wars canon, focusing on the movies, main events, characters, and more. But don’t worry, we’ll keep things light. This isn’t a Jedi council meeting after all. Table of Contents 1. What is Canon, Anyway? Before we dive into hyperspace, we need to clear something up. What does “canon” mean in Star Wars? Basically, canon refers to the official storyline that Lucasfilm says is part of the Star Wars universe. These are the stories, characters, and events that…
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Hyperspace Mountain: More Than Just a Ride, It’s a Piece of Star Wars History
Disneyland’s Hyperspace Mountain is not just a thrilling ride; it’s an integral part of the expansive Star Wars universe. Nestled within the bustling activity of Disneyland, this attraction offers more than just excitement—it provides a deep dive into a pivotal moment in Star Wars lore. The Iconic Space Mountain Space Mountain stands as one of Disney Parks’ most legendary attractions, cherished across all Disney resorts globally. Its unique blend of darkness and lights mimicking stars has captivated audiences, making it a must-experience ride. The Disneyland version, particularly, is renowned for its superior experience, thanks largely to an onboard synchronized audio track that elevates the sensory experience of hurtling through space. Transforming Into Hyperspace Mountain During special events like Disneyland’s Season of the Force, Space Mountain undergoes a transformation into Hyperspace Mountain, adopting a Star Wars theme that enchants fans of the franchise. This transformation is achieved through modifications to the…
Rumor: All Six Star Wars Films May Be Released on 3D Blu-Ray
When it comes to the new Star Wars films, you know how we like to share rumors and any other tidbits of information we can come across. Well, a reader from Jedi News found an interesting piece of possible Star Wars film info, which she shared with them and they shared on their site. Jedi News reader LadyFerry explains: Hello! it’s me LadyFerry! Just a quick message to say that I was looking online for blu-ray pre-orders and found this, it’s a pre-order notification for the six 3D Star Wars movies coming out on blu-ray. Just thought it would be an interesting titbit for the front page at Jedi News: See it here: Amazon Ok, that’s pretty interesting indeed. Amazon now has listings for all six current Star Wars films for 3D Blu-Ray! (They also have listings for Episodes VII-IX on regular blu-ray). No release date is given. This could be…
Star Wars prequels 3D reissues set for back-to-back releases in Fall 2013
Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox are taking a page out of the successful 1997 re-release of the original “Star Wars” trilogy as they prepare for a 3-D launch of two more movies from the space saga next year. “”Star Wars: Attack of the Clones” and “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith,” the fifth and sixth movies — but the second and third chronologically — will be released in 3-D on Sept. 20, 2013 and Oct. 11, 2013, respectively. Lucasfilm announced the news on its Facebook page Monday. Putting the two movies three weeks apart mirrors Fox and Lucasfilm’s strategy 15 years ago when the original “Star Wars,” “Empire Strikes Back” and “Return of the Jedi” were re-released in three-week increments over the winter. The approach can help create the feeling of a major fan event lasting a month or more. It will also save marketing dollars, as Fox (which handles distribution and…
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Passes $1 Billion at Box Office
Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace has officially joined the very exclusive ranks of movies that passed the $1 billion mark. With $1,000,447,819 worldwide, Phantom Menace is the 11th film to reach this milestone and the first in the Star Wars series. Before its current 3D re-release, The Phantom Menace had about $926.1 million worldwide but thanks to a strong $74.3 million gathered across the world in this year, the once mythical billion dollar threshold was finally reached. To think that back in 1999 we only had a single film over that mark, Titanic, while today we have 11 and the number is sure to grow fast in the future thanks to 3D and the constant rise of movie ticket prices. Now The Phantom Menace might not be considered the most worthy of the six Star Wars flicks to reach such heights but realistically speaking, it was the…
Here’s That Phantom Menace 3D Trailer You Haven’t Been Waiting For
Lucasfilm apparently snuck a trailer for their 3D rerelease of Star Wars: Episode I—The Phantom Menace into theaters this past weekend, where it played in front of such not-screened-for-critics fare as The Three Musketeers 3D. (Sadly, I missed Musketeers because I was at Paranormal Activity 3 instead, thinking not so much about that movie but rather about the lady who had brought an incessantly screaming infant to a movie made up of little more than cheap jump-scares.) Here is is: It’s a weird trailer, but if you’ll allow me to get even geekier than usual for a second, it’s interesting to see how it takes a very different approach from Episode I’s original trailer (which I still think is pretty impressive, and which I still have fond memories of watching over and over in a friend’s dorm room on her slow-ass computer, looking at every goddamn frame for evidence of how…