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Scientist pleaded guilty to overbilling NASA, DOD

A former government scientist accused of attempted espionage pleaded guilty to overbilling NASA and the Department of Defense more than $265,000 for contracting work, according to newly unsealed court records.

Luke Skywalker light saber auctioned for $240,000

Luke Skywalker's light saber has been on Star Wars fans' Christmas lists for more than 30 years.

New 'Star Wars' online game is 4-millennium rewind

"Star Wars" is hyperspeeding to an even longer time ago.

Vader love triangle? New chemistry in 'Clone Wars'

Darth Vader: Sith lord, murderous imperialist, deadbeat dad ... dirty old man?

Both sides claim Stormtrooper court case victory

The Force was with — whom?

'Star Wars' video game bridges gap between films

Consider it "Star Wars III and a Half" — complete with a pivotal plot twist.

`Clone Wars' orbits Hollywood for Aug. 10 premiere

George Lucas is revisiting familiar space in the heart of Hollywood to unveil his new "Star Wars" adventure.

'LEGO Indiana Jones' has missing pieces

If you have already played "LEGO Star Wars" from developer Traveler's Tales, you have — to some degree — played "LEGO Indiana Jones."

Lucas Offers Peek at New `Clone Wars'

Fans never seem to get their fill of "Star Wars," and George Lucas is happy to oblige.

New `Star Wars' Film Will Be Animated

The "Star Wars" universe, already substantially rendered by computer generated imagery, is giving in all the way to animation.

Hasbro Names New CEO; 4Q Profit Up

Hasbro Inc.'s Chief Executive Alfred J. Verrecchia will step down in May and be replaced by Brian Goldner, who as chief operating officer has played a key role in the toymaker's turnaround in the past several years.

Hasbro 2Q Profit Falls

Hasbro Inc., the nation's second-largest toy maker, said Monday that earnings and revenue declined in the second quarter, due in part to an anticipated drop in "Star Wars" product sales.

Review: New 'Star Wars' Game Lacks Variety

If you thought Star Wars finally ended last year with "Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," think again. The space opera appears destined to live longer than Jedi Master Yoda as a series of video game spinoffs.

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This Is Why You Shouldn't Put Drunk Ewoks On Live TV
Source: Gizmodo

In honor of Halloween, the Today Show had a Star Wars themed episode. The only trouble is that no one considered that sticking a bunch of drunk midgets into Ewok costume might end with dry humping, fighting, and moon-walking.

Where Are Those Damn Droids? (PIC)
Source: Gizmodo

If I were these Imperial stormtroppers, I would trust the Force and click on "I'm Feeling Lucky."

New US missile plan raises 'questions': Russia
Source: breitbart

Is Obama more of a hawk than we give him credit, more than the Nobel Committee thinks? Let's all hope so. This is one of the few decisions that I find myself in complete agreement with the President. Let's hope there are more to come.

Princess Leia on 'Hollywood inbreeding'
Source: msnbc.com

From real-life Tinseltown princess to Princess Leia, Carrie Fisher has lived a life beyond colorful. In "Wishful Drinking," she writes candidly about family drama. An excerpt.

Dogs in 'Star Wars' Costumes: A Gallery
Source: screenjunkies.com

Have a dog? Like Star Wars? You may want to consider humiliating them with either a Yoda, Leia, Ewok or Darth Vader costume. For example...

"It had to be a controlled demolition! Palpatine must have known!"
Source: ScienceBlogs

Three Imperial stormtroopers discuss the destruction of the Death Star on the first anniversary of its exploding:

Jedi Church - A new religion is under the spot light.

Being a write that loves comedy and serious issues life such as religion, an article today sparked of my curiosity.  You see I happen to be a big fan of Star War's, yes I have all the movies and each year.

New Missile Shield Strategy Scales Back Reagan's Vision
Source: The New York Times

President Obama cuts Star Wars, proposes new Euro-Asian missile shield.

Videos: Arresting Online Disco Humor. In Space ...
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This week we look at two more online videos that make us smile. The first is a stop motion music video that is fantastic and the other is the online classic Troops.

Laser-Pumped Flying Saucers: How You'll Get to Orbit
Source: space.com

The linked article is the amazing video of this craft in use. For a text article on this subject, go here

Rare Star Wars Photos
Source: uniquescoop.com

Does what it says on the label ...

What Did We Lose on July 20, 1969? Personal Thoughts on the Fortieth Anniversary of the Lunar Landing

Two recent events left me nostalgically remembering the last two years of the sixties. One was the fortieth anniversary of the lunar landing on July 20, 1969. The other was the death of Walter Cronkite.

Movie Buff: What are your THREE favourite all-time Action Epic?

I love epics, the type of fantasy escape film that draws huge panoramic strokes across the screen and literally takes your breath away.

Rumor Confirmed: Star Wars Live Action TV Series
Source: Fanboy.com

Over the last few hours I've been following rumors of a Star Wars live action television series which will be shot in Australia — well I've just confirmed from a source who has a friend that works at ILM that this rumor is in fact true! My understanding from what I've bee …

Can't get enough of Thriller
Source: msnbc.com

Spontaneous gatherings to Michael Jackson popped up all over the globe following news of the pop icon's sudden death on Thursday.

New Brain-Wave Toy Lets You Do 'Jedi Mind Trick'
Source: FOXNews.com

Later this summer, anybody anywhere will have the ability to physically move stuff with their minds like characters do in "Star Wars." No joke.

How Star Wars, Star Trek, The Matrix, and Harry Potter are Actually the Same Movie
Source: spitefulcritic.com

Do your favorite movies sometimes seem a bit…familiar? When discussing Harry Potter, do you sometimes mistake Voldemort for Darth Vader? Do Neo's abilities in the Matrix remind you of the Force, only just a little bit different? Well, you would be right, as the most wildly su …

Star Wars figures and Chipmunks
Source: Telegraph

Chris McVeigh, a Canadian illustrator, captured these images of wild chipmunks in hilarious situations with action figures from the Star Wars films

How To Reboot Star Wars
Source: io9.com

Now that both Batman and Star Trek have enjoyed cinematic reinventions, it's only a matter of time before Hollywood reboots the franchise that rebooted entertainment itself. Here's how the inevitable Star Wars reinvention could be fantastic instead of embarrassing.

Announced, This New Clone Wars Game Is
Source: Kotaku

Their will be a new Star wars game based on the Clone wars tv show. It will be Star wars the Clone wars Republic Heroes. It will be avaible for all major platforms.

Hobbits, wizards, and storm troopers: the future of fan art
Source: Scholars and Rogues

Fan films are nothing new, but the proliferation of cheap, high quality production tools and the emergence of the Internet as a mass distribution platform has some rights holders waking up to the potential for fan art to keep a brand alive...

Pentagon Opts for New Anti-Missile Technology
Source: Guardian Unlimited

The Pentagon is redirecting its missile defense efforts by winding down multibillion-dollar programs aimed at destroying enemy missiles very soon after they take off. More Articles

Russia Mulls Rocket Powered Landing, a 'First'
Source: BBC News

If accepted, it would be the first time in history that a manned vehicle relied solely on rocket engines for touchdown. More Articles

Hyper-real and very cool Star Wars art can be yours --for a price
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Atlanta artist Christian Waggoner has created fine-art Star Wars paintings in a photo-realistic style that explore scenes from the movies in extreme close-ups of characters and the reflections in their helmets.

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