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Darth Maul In 25 Popular Movies (That Aren’t Star Wars)

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:25:11 +0000

With Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace set to be re-released in theaters on February 10, 2012 in 3D, Lucasfilm launched “Darth Maul Me” – a feature that allows you to turn yourself into Darth Maul.

Considering we have a “No Sith Lord” rule at Screen Rant, we decided to see what would happen if 25 popular movies went to the dark side (and/or what would happen if Darth Maul got a hold of a time machine and wanted to trade in his dual lightsaber for a Hollywood career).

*except for the one that is Star Wars (but not the one you think)

**by popular demand, an additional movie was added (you can find it in the comments below)

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‘Star Wars: Episode 1′ Theater Events, Giveaways, & Exclusive 3D Glasses

Ben Kendrick — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:43:33 +0000

Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace (and everyone’s favorite Lucas-creation Jar Jar Binks) is set to return to the big screen after just over a decade – this time with a 3D post-conversion. As with any Star Wars release (rerelease, special edition, rererelease, etc), die-hard fans are already polishing their stormtrooper cosplays, shining their lightsaber replicas, and dusting off their Darth Vader helmets in anticipation of midnight screenings and other special events.

To reward fans (and moviegoers alike) for their continued dedication to the series – Lucasfilm is preparing free Star Wars swag and special events to coincide with the film’s 3D rerelease on February 10th.

While some of the events are definitely exclusive to larger geographic areas (more on that in a ...

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George Lucas Done With Blockbuster Filmmaking? Good News or Bad?

Kofi Outlaw — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:16:19 +0000

Like many subjects of discussion and/or debate these days, popular opinion on the subject of George Lucas is staunchly divided. On the one side, there are those who feel that the Star Wars creator jumped the shark (for lack of a better term) over a decade ago, with the release of his oft-criticized Star Wars prequels. On the other hand, are those who feel that Lucas remains a filmmaking visionary who has captured the imaginations of a generation – albeit, a generation that came of age under the impression that computers are largely responsible for the fantastical worlds, characters and action sequences that we see in movies.

But love or hate who he’s become in the last few decades, it’s doubtful that anyone ever thought they would see the day when George Lucas ...

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10 Badass Characters Neutered by Their Sequels

Chris Schrader — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 23:10:45 +0000

Sequels are definitely a mixed bag in terms of quality, but one of their advantages is an audience’s immediate connection and empathy towards a familiar and (hopefully) beloved character. No one really cares what’s inside the Temple of Doom or where the Holy Grail is hidden, they just want to go on another adventure with Indiana Jones.

Our interest and investment in these characters and their worlds often percolates in the years (or sometimes decades) between installments, and the opportunity to revisit them is often greeted with unmatched fervor – which makes it enormously disappointing as you watch a film unfold and realize that while the character on the big screen may look and sound the way you remember, something is… missing.

Characters originally depicted as being total badasses ...

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‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Trailer: Darth Maul Is Not Dead; Returning in 2012

Kevin Yeoman — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:31:00 +0000

More than a decade after his death, Darth Maul is making an animated comeback on Star Wars: The Clone Wars – well, half of him anyway.

The last time Star Wars fans saw the devilish, tattooed Sith, he was literally falling apart while plummeting to his supposed demise at the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi. However, it would seem the Dark Side of the Force comes with the added benefit of brushing off being cleaved in two like it was a paper cut.

For Maul, his survival is almost as implausible as his popularity – which seems to be based on equal parts love for his design, and disappointment that his sole appearance in the six-film saga ...

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‘Star Wars: Episode 1′ 3D Trailer Debuting with ‘The Three Musketeers’

Ben Kendrick — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:21:56 +0000

If there’s one inside-joke that resonates among all film geeks, it’s likely the never-ending parade of Star Wars saga tweaks and re-releases - implemented by creator/director George Lucas. As a result, it was hardly a surprise to hear that, shortly after the series released on blu-ray, the entire Star Wars saga would once again be returning to theaters – this time in 3D.

Considering the first 3D installment, Star Wars: Episode 1- The Phantom Menace is scheduled premier on February 10, 2012, it was only a matter of time before LucasFilms teased fans with a sneak peek at the fan-favorite saga in the third dimension. Apparently, that time will be October 21st – ahead of 3D screenings of ...

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‘Star Wars: The Complete Saga’ On Blu-Ray – Winner!

Anthony Ocasio — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:22:19 +0000

Here’s the lucky winner!

Tracy Vest – Lee’s Summit, MO

Thanks to everyone who entered – we have another TWO contests right around the corner, and these will be open to non-U.S. residents as well as those in the U.S.

What better way to relive the six film saga chronicling the fall and redemption of The Chosen One, Anakin Skywalker, than with the newly released Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-Ray. Fortunately, reliving George Lucas’ galactic adventure has never been simpler, as Screen Rant is giving away a copy to one lucky reader.

About Star Wars: The Complete Saga

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SR Pick: The Internet Strikes Back – 7 ‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray Parodies

Mike Eisenberg — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:35:40 +0000

In the midst of one of the most talked about Blu-ray releases of all time, we’ve compiled some of our favorite Star Wars Blu-ray parodies into one place for your viewing pleasure. In addition, we’ve even made our very own.

It’s only natural that a slew of parody videos hit the Internet during this polarizing time. Some fans are appalled at the changes George Lucas has made to the saga, while others just want to see one of their favorite franchises on Blu-ray finally. We’ve been waiting for quite some time, even putting Star Wars at the top of our Movies That Need A Blu-ray Release list last year.

In case you are unfamiliar with the changes made, read our post reviewing the controversial ...

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‘Star Wars’ Blu-ray: List of Changes to the Original Trilogy

Ben Moore — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:37:45 +0000

The Star Wars Saga is being released on Blu-Ray this Friday amidst controversy – as per usual for the once universally beloved series.

Why the controversy? Because for the third time in fourteen years, George Lucas has heaped somewhat significant changes upon his original classic films – A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Check out the changes for yourself above, courtesy of MillenniumFalcon.com (click to enlarge).

With the help of User897 over at the MillenniumFalcon.com forums, the fine folks at We Love Cult have provided a pretty extensive (though likely incomplete) list of all the changes in the new Blue-Ray release of the Original Trilogy.

Below, we’ve compiled just a few of ...

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DVD/Blu-ray Breakdown: September 13, 2011

Mike Eisenberg — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:52:19 +0000

It’s the week every Star Wars fan has been waiting for – or at least complaining about – since news of George Lucas’ latest milking of the legendary saga. But the Skywalker saga is not the only title worth your attention arriving on DVD and Blu-ray this week.

In addition to Star Wars, a number of television shows and some independent films make their way to home video. But Tuesday offers up another blockbuster as Thor comes to DVD and Blu-ray in both 2D and 3D. If that isn’t enough, one of cinema’s most cherished classics, Citizen Kane, hits Blu-ray as well.

The following titles can now be found on DVD and Blu-ray.

NEW RELEASES

Thor - Kenneth Branagh’s superhero film made just under $500 million and ...

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VFX Legend John Dykstra On ‘X-Men: First Class’, ‘Spider-Man’ & ‘Caddyshack’ Gophers

Mike Eisenberg — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:34:02 +0000

John Dykstra has been around for a while. His first big break was in 1977 when he worked as the Special Photographic Effects Supervisor on Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Since then he has been a part of almost two dozen films, including Caddyshack, Spider-Man 1 & 2, Hancock, Inglourious Basterds and most recently, X-Men: First Class.

The visual effects master took some time to help promote the upcoming DVD and Blu-ray release of X-Men: First Class by sharing some his secrets and stories. It’s a fascinating interview if you have any interest in the evolution of visual effects from entirely practical to mostly digital.

Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to get ...

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‘Star Wars’ Blu-Ray Collection Trailer: New Footage, Pretty Picture

Kofi Outlaw — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 19:00:46 +0000

No matter what type of Star Wars fan you are (original trilogy or complete saga), if you’re any kind of cinemaphille you’ve got to be at least somewhat excited for the release of the Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray collection this Fall.

The Star Wars Blu-ray release is a big enough deal to warrant its own trailer, and that is exactly what we have to share today.

Sure, this release is primarily for the continued fattening of George Lucas’ pockets, but for fans all over the world, there is something to enjoy in this preview. Namely: New footage from the Star Wars saga.

Of course, since this is only a trailer, that “new footage” is actually just a teasing glimpse of what the actual Blu-ray release will offer. ...

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‘Star Wars’ Star Talks Boba Fett’s Quick Death & Potential Spin-Off

Mike Eisenberg — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:53:11 +0000

Jeremy Bulloch, the actor who portrayed the infamous Boba Fett in both The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, took some time to discuss the fan-favorite character with us. The Star Wars saga finally makes its way to Blu-ray in September and while Bulloch has not seen the Blu-ray edition yet, he is excited to see the franchise continue to adapt to new technology.

With a rare opportunity to talk Star Wars with an original cast member, we jumped right into what makes Boba Fett tick. Recent discussions of a possible Boba Fett spin-off have re-ignited interest in the character whose popularity didn’t die with his memorable fall into the Sarlacc pit. Bulloch had some fascinating things to say about the character he brought ...

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‘Captain America’ Director Joe Johnston On A Possible ‘Boba Fett’ Movie

Roth Cornet — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 03:01:02 +0000

Earlier today we had the opportunity to speak with Captain America: The First Avenger director Joe Johnston (stay tuned for our continued coverage from the interview).

We spoke about some of the challenges inherent in creating a period piece that has futuristic elements, updating a classic character for a modern age, the possibilities for a Captain America 2 and a Johnston-helmed film adaptation of The Winter Soldier, the Bucky Barnes story – and finally, Johnston’s interest in a Boba Fett centered film.

Towards the end of our conversation I asked Johnston if his former boss and mentor, George Lucas, had seen the Captain America. The director gave us this somewhat surprising and thoroughly intriguing response:

“You know if he wants to see it, I would show it to him. I’m trying to get ...

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Complete Comic-Con 2011 Movie Panel Schedule

Kofi Outlaw — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:39:56 +0000

The 2011 San Diego Comic-Con International is just about here, which means that we (and a few of you readers) need to start plotting our itineraries and map routes that will help navigate the mad halls of the San Diego Convention Center in time to make all of those highly-anticipated panels.

This post will detail the movie-related panels that will held at Comic-Con ’11. You can find schedules for any of the TV-related panels over on our official Comic-Con ’11 Coverage Page.

The panels posted below are ones we’ll be scrambling to attend. Most of them are of course related to movies, but there is always room for some comic-related stuff too – after all, comics and movies are like close cousins these days .

That said, included in the list ...

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Our 20 Favorite Movie Robots

Mike Eisenberg — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:09:22 +0000

In honor of the closing chapter (for now) of Michael Bay’s Transformers trilogy, we present 20 of our favorite movie robots of all time.

Whether it is an android or autonomous robot, the only rules for this list are that they can speak and they have a dedicated physical form (i.e. they are not a computer program like HAL 9000, KITT or S1m0ne). With those two guidelines in place, we present our list of robots below, ordered alphabetically.

Keep in mind this is only a list of the movie robots we love, and not a definitive “Top 20 Robots of All Time.” It is interesting to note how similar many of these robots are when you look ...

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5 Fictional Movie Teachers We Wish We Had

Mike Eisenberg — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:45:20 +0000

With Bad Teacher Cameron Diaz hoped to add to the list of bizarre onscreen teachers we’ve seen over the past few decades. While it’s fun to see bad people hold positions typically reserved for good-natured role models, we prefer characters whose influence is a little more positive. So while Diaz is in Home Room smashing kids’ faces in with rubber balls, we will be in Room 101 with our favorite movie teachers, whose classes we wish we could enroll in next fall.

Everybody has a different take on what makes a great teacher. Some want a lazy, no-work goofball and others want a motivated and passionate instructor. We’ve got a little of each in the following list ...

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Five Father’s Day Lessons from Famous Movie Dads

Rob Frappier — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:00:22 +0000

This Sunday is Father’s Day, a time to recognize the important role that dads play in their children’s lives and in society as a whole.

For me, Father’s Day is particularly special this year, as my wife and I recently welcomed our first child into the world. Needless to say, waking up at 3:00AM to change the diaper of my 8-day-old daughter has given me a new perspective on this special holiday and all of the things it takes to be a good dad.

Often, popular media portrays fathers as oafish clowns, interested only in their own needs rather than in taking care of their children or being good partners to their spouses. While this is ...

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Rick McCallum Talks ‘Star Wars’ TV Series, Compares It to ‘The Godfather’

Kevin Yeoman — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:02:17 +0000

After revealing that the Star Wars television series was sitting on a hefty backlog of scripts earlier in the month, George Lucas proceeded to tell fans that the proposed show would have to wait until technology (once again) caught up to the ambitious vision for his famed universe.

Now, Rick McCallum – producer on Star Wars: Episode I, II & III – gives a little more information on exactly what fans will have to wait to see.

Like news of the prequels more than a decade ago, curiosity has quickly built to a fever pitch after Lucas reignited fans’ interest in the long inactive series. After mentioning that work had not only begun on scripting the Star Wars television show, but that over 50 hours of said script already existed, questions were abound as ...

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George Lucas Has 50 Hours of ‘Star Wars’ TV Scripts Ready and Waiting

Kevin Yeoman — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 05:39:10 +0000

George Lucas, proprietor of what is arguably the most famous movie universe of all time, has spoken of his plans to bring Star Wars to television for the better part of four years now – while fans have largely been left waiting. As Lucas addressed the recent 3D conversion of his six-part saga with G4, he also dropped a tidbit regarding the progress of the show and why it has been shelved – at least temporarily.

For anyone even remotely aware of the goings on in Hollywood, we know that talk is cheap and though a live-action Star Wars television show has been promised since 2007, we have yet to see anything materialize. Four years in, and many ...

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