WIBX 950 » star wars http://wibx950.com Your News Talk and Sports Leader Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:29:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — George Lucas Says "I Have Not Spoken to J.J. Abrams" http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-george-lucas-not-spoken/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-george-lucas-not-spoken/#comments Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:10:35 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=117127 When George Lucas handed the reins of 'Star Wars' over to Disney, it was understood that the man behind the most popular science fiction universe of all time would only be involved in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' in a limited capacity. However, we didn't realize just how limited it was! Lucas recently spoke out about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and revealed that he hasn't spoken to director J.J. Abrams. Like, at all.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-george-lucas-not-spoken/feed/ 0 Joi Ito, Flickr Chewbacca Actor Peter Mayhew Stopped by TSA for Lightsaber-Shaped Cane http://wibx950.com/chewbacca-actor-lightsaber-cane/ http://wibx950.com/chewbacca-actor-lightsaber-cane/#comments Tue, 11 Jun 2013 06:07:53 +0000 Donald Deane http://thefw.com/?p=209446 Even Wookiees, it seems, aren't immune to a shakedown by the Transportation Security Administration. On June 3, Peter Mayhew, the actor who played Han Solo's furry sidekick Chewbacca in the 'Star Wars' movies, was stopped by TSA agents after attempting to board a plane in Denver with a large cane shaped light a lightsaber.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/chewbacca-actor-lightsaber-cane/feed/ 0 Twitter Unwitting YouTube Star Ghyslain Raza, 'The Star Wars Kid' Speaks Out On Cyber Bullying http://wibx950.com/unwitting-youtube-star-ghyslain-raza-the-star-wars-kid-speaks-out-on-cyber-bullying/ http://wibx950.com/unwitting-youtube-star-ghyslain-raza-the-star-wars-kid-speaks-out-on-cyber-bullying/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 12:10:45 +0000 Keith James http://961wodz.com/?p=170009 Who hasn't been inspired by the lightsaber battles in the Star Wars movies and imagined themselves flipping around amidst spinning twirls of light dispatching evil minions with their flashy technique while somehow managing not to cut off their own limbs? (Ahem. Did I just type that out loud?)

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]]> http://wibx950.com/unwitting-youtube-star-ghyslain-raza-the-star-wars-kid-speaks-out-on-cyber-bullying/feed/ 0 Blastr.com 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars': Watch an Un-Aired Scene from Mysterious New Arc http://wibx950.com/star-wars-the-clone-wars-unaired-scenes/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-the-clone-wars-unaired-scenes/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 00:07:03 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=102816 As bright as the future of 'Star Wars' might seem with its (at least) five new movies on the way, that future will always be dimmed by the cancellation of Cartoon Network's CGI epic 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars.' Admittedly, the series went through a meaty 5 seasons, but its unexpected shelving left a number of already-produced arcs on the cutting room floor, and a number of unanswered questions. Fortunately, you can get a new taste of one of the unreleased stories right now!

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-the-clone-wars-unaired-scenes/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ — Mark Hamill Talks His Involvement and Potential Plot Details http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-plot-mark-hamill/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-plot-mark-hamill/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 16:43:57 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=103152 A few days ago, a special screening of 'Return of the Jedi' was held at Entertainment Weekly's CapeTown Film Festival and audiences found themselves treated to a special appearance by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. Over the course of two Q&As, the beloved actor spoke about his involvement in 'Star Wars: Episode 7' and the 'Star Wars' franchise as a whole confirming some information we already unofficially knew and revealing a bit more about the new trilogy.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-plot-mark-hamill/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm Toledo Mud Hens to Wear Chewbacca Jerseys This Weekend http://wibx950.com/toledo-mud-hens-to-wear-chewbacca-jerseys-this-weekend/ http://wibx950.com/toledo-mud-hens-to-wear-chewbacca-jerseys-this-weekend/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:08:44 +0000 Joe Student http://guyspeed.com/?p=130311 The Toledo Mud Hens are going intergalactic this weekend. In honor of May 4th, an official 'Star Wars' celebration day ("May the Fourth be with you." Get it?), the Mud Hens will wear jerseys inspir

]]> http://wibx950.com/toledo-mud-hens-to-wear-chewbacca-jerseys-this-weekend/feed/ 0 MLB.com Carrie Fisher Talks About Her Role in 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-carrie-fisher-training/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-carrie-fisher-training/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:00:44 +0000 Mike Sampson http://screencrush.com/?p=100449 While Harrison Ford is doing his best to stay quiet about 'Star Wars: Episode 7,' Carrie Fisher (the first to spill the beans about returning for Disney's 'Star Wars' sequels) is still talking. The actress was at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo over the weekend and had plenty to say about 'Star Wars: Episode 7' including why Disney is sending people to her house on a regular basis.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-carrie-fisher-training/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm 'Star Wars Episode 7′: How Secret Will the Production Be? http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-secret-production/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-secret-production/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:04:21 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=100345 Director JJ Abrams is infamous for keeping details on his projects on the down low, so many people have already begun speculating what will go on with the production of 'Star Wars Episode 7.' If there's one thing we learned from watching the production of the prequel trilogy, it's that 'Star Wars' fans are as passionate as they are nosy and if there's one thing we've learned from 'Star Trek Into Darkness,' it's that Abrams plays things close to the vest. A recent interview with LucasFilm honcho Kathleen Kennedy shed some light on this whole situation.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-secret-production/feed/ 0 LucasFilm 'Star Wars' Actor Richard LeParmentier Dead at 66 http://wibx950.com/star-wars-richard-leparmentier-dead/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-richard-leparmentier-dead/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:00:06 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=98154 Richard LeParmentier, who was a key actor in one of the most famous 'Star Wars' scenes of all time, has passed away at 66. Even if you don't know his name, you'll surely know him as the Imperial Admiral whose "lack of faith" Darth Vader finds disturbing.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-richard-leparmentier-dead/feed/ 0 LucasFilm 'Star Wars Episode 7′ Will Be Introduced With an Animated Prequel? http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-animated-series/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-animated-series/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:46:52 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=97251 After all of the excitement that came with its announcement, things have gotten very quiet on the 'Star Wars Episode 7' front. However, pages from a mysterious 'Star Wars' project titled 'Star Wars: Reclamation' have appeared online, suggesting that Disney may have more in the works than we know about.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-animated-series/feed/ 0 LucasFilm Unused 'Star Wars' Script From George Lucas to Be Adapted Into New Comic Series http://wibx950.com/star-wars-comic/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-comic/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:20:11 +0000 Jacob Hall http://screencrush.com/?p=93768 It's the kind of thing that sounds like an April Fool's Day prank, but for 'Star Wars' fans it will be an exploration of one of the greatest "What if?" scenarios of all time. Dark Horse Comics has announced that it is adapting George Lucas' original 'Star Wars' treatment into a comic miniseries. Sure, 'Star Wars' comics are nothing new, but Lucas' original ideas were so radically and wildly different than the finished films that this should prove fascinating and utterly unique.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-comic/feed/ 0 Marvel 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Is Definitely Not Something Harrison Ford Wants to Talk About…Yet http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-harrison-ford-discussion/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-harrison-ford-discussion/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:05:48 +0000 Nick Romano http://screencrush.com/?p=92884 As you most likely already know, reports of Harrison Ford's involvement in the upcoming J.J. Abrams-directed 'Star Wars: Episode 7' came out a while back followed by a statement from George Lucas saying that him, Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill were all in negotiations. Plus even Ford himself said he "thinks" it's a sure thing -- but that's apparently all he has to say on the matter and he won't discuss it further. Seriously.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-harrison-ford-discussion/feed/ 0 LucasFilm Vote For Vader: It's the 'Star Wars' March Madness Character Tournament! http://wibx950.com/vote-for-vader-its-the-star-wars-march-madness-character-tournament/ http://wibx950.com/vote-for-vader-its-the-star-wars-march-madness-character-tournament/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:03:28 +0000 Mike Moody http://guyspeed.com/?p=121655 Who is the most popular character in the ‘Star Wars’ universe? Darth Vader? Luke? Han? Greedo? Every nerd has an opinion, but StarWars.com is hoping to settle the debate for good with ‘This is Madness: The Star Wars Character Tournament.’ 

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]]> http://wibx950.com/vote-for-vader-its-the-star-wars-march-madness-character-tournament/feed/ 0 Youtube 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' Cancelled by Disney, 'Detours' Shelved Indefinitely? http://wibx950.com/star-wars-the-clone-wars-cancelled-detours/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-the-clone-wars-cancelled-detours/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 05:07:05 +0000 Kevin Fitzpatrick http://screencrush.com/?p=89069 We felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' fans suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. Indeed 'Star Wars' fans likely knew that Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm could have some unique consequences with regard to the existing TV properties, most notably Cartoon Network's acclaimed 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars.' Now, it seems Disney has decided to pull the plug on 'Clone Wars' and shelve existing plans for Seth Green's 'Star Wars: Detours,' but is there a new hope on the horizon yet?

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-the-clone-wars-cancelled-detours/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm 'Star Wars Episode 7′: Lucas Says The Original Cast Is Officially Signed http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:33:29 +0000 Eric Walkuski http://screencrush.com/?p=88234 Are they in or aren't they? That's the biggest question revolving around 'Star Wars: Episode 7' at the moment: is the original cast actually returning? We've heard "confirmations" from various sources, but there's still a large question mark hovering over the matter.

Today we might be a little closer to a definitive answer on the 'Star Wars: Episode 7' cast, coming straight from George Lucas himself.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm 'Star Wars' Rumor: 'Knights of the Old Republic' Film Could be in the Works http://wibx950.com/star-wars-rumor-knights-of-the-old-republic-film-could-be-in-the-works/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-rumor-knights-of-the-old-republic-film-could-be-in-the-works/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:08:00 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=85019 Though we're still waiting for actual casting announcements for 'Star Wars: Episode 7,' another big aspect of the new Disney-run Lucasfilm is the idea of multiple 'Star Wars' films a year. And though we've heard about spin-off movies for some of the characters, the latest rumor is that the popular 'Star Wars' video game 'Knights of the Old Republic' may be brought to the big screen.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-rumor-knights-of-the-old-republic-film-could-be-in-the-works/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ – Yoda to Get His Own Movie? http://wibx950.com/star-wars-yoda-movie/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-yoda-movie/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:57:04 +0000 Damon Houx http://screencrush.com/?p=80781 There are so many directions to go with possible 'Star Wars' spin-offs, and though one of the most appealing things about 'Star Wars - Episode 7' is that it wouldn't be more back-story, there's a rumor we may get stand-alone adventures from some of the characters in the universe. And word is that Yoda might get his own movie.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-yoda-movie/feed/ 0 Lucasfilm 'Star Wars: Episode 7′ Might Not Make Its 2015 Release Date http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-delayed/ http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-delayed/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:02:03 +0000 Mike Sampson http://screencrush.com/?p=78542 Attention 'Star Wars' fans! Before you get your tent and sleeping bag and lawn chair and start waiting on line for 'Star Wars: Episode 7' you should probably know this: 'Star Wars: Episode 7' might not come out in 2015 as originally planned.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/star-wars-episode-7-delayed/feed/ 0 Matthew Simmons, Getty Images White House Rejects Petition to Build Death Star http://wibx950.com/white-house-rejects-petition-to-build-death-star/ http://wibx950.com/white-house-rejects-petition-to-build-death-star/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:48:04 +0000 Jeremy Taylor http://thefw.com/?p=177962 The White House's 'We The People' website, which allows citizens to petition the Obama administration to take action on issues facing the nation, has been in the news a lot lately.

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]]> http://wibx950.com/white-house-rejects-petition-to-build-death-star/feed/ 0 LucasFilm Petition to Build Death Star Gaining Steam http://wibx950.com/death-star-petition/ http://wibx950.com/death-star-petition/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:21:40 +0000 Jeremy Taylor http://thefw.com/?p=171995 On the White House's website there is a "We The People" section, which allows citizens to "petition the Obama Administration to take action on a range of important issues facing our country." If any submitted petition gets 25,000 E-signatures, then the White House will review the proposal.

Our favorite of these petitions this month has to be from Colorado man “John D" who, as we reported last week, wants the government to secure resources and funding to begin the construction of a Death Star by 2016.

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