Star Wars

Turn Any Door into Han Solo Stuck in Carbonite

You know you want this door decal of Han Solo stuck in carbonite. The 32-inch by 80-inch laminated graphic can be attached and reattached to both doors and walls and is specially designed to create that great 3D-like effect. It really does look like Han could climb right out of there, at least in the…

Parents recreate movie scenes with their baby and a lot of cardboard

Lilly and Leon have enlisted the aid of their baby Oscar, along with cardboard, paper bags, massive amounts of tape, and myriad other household objects for their Cardboard Box Office, in which they make homespun recreations of scenes from their favorite movies. Lilly and Leon look like they are having tons of fun in all…

The Empire casts its shadow over new Star Wars Rebels concept art

The architecture of the Galactic Empire dominates the skyline of a city on the Outer Rim planet Lothal in this new concept art from the upcoming animated series Star Wars Rebels. Star Wars Rebels takes place around the year 5 BBY between the events of Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Lothal’s capital…

Designer Mods a Pioneer a DJ Deck to Look Like the Millennium Falcon

Designer Jesse Dean has made a career out of modding out DJ equipment like turntables in all kinds of nerdy ways. His latest, though, might be the most profound geek mod he’s ever done. Dean will mod anything. Want your Native Instruments workstation loaded with Lego? You got it. Want your Technics turntable welded together…

This amazing Star Wars Christmas sweater truly brings joy to the world

Behold, the greatest holiday sweater of all time. It was made by a co-worker of Reddit user imnojesus, whose vision and talent needs to be enshrined in some kind of hall of fame somewhere, because this thing is brilliant. All I want for Christmas is to put this on and then go caroling. https://gizmodo.com/han-and-leia-sing-baby-its-cold-outside-while-luke-f-1486804793

Project Management Do’s and Don’t’s from Science Fiction Movies

Over at The Fast Track, Carol Pinchefsky has some hilarious lessons for project managers from science fiction films: both things to copy, and things to avoid at all costs. Best part: Why Darth Vader is not a good motivator of his underlings. [via Slashdot]

The Best and Worst Television Moments of 2013

This year’s science fiction and fantasy television delivered amazing highs and terrible lows. But what were the most brilliant scenes, and what were the most horrific? We’ve rounded them up the year’s best moments, along with some of the absolute worst. Spoilers ahead… Best TV Moments from 2013: Sleepy Hollow – Farewell Yolanda From “The…

First Tantalizing Footage from Game of Thrones Season 4!

A previously rumored Avengers: Age of Ultron co-star is confirmed. Paul Rudd’s denying any knowledge of playing Ant-Man. Another Mark Millar comic could be coming to the big screen. There are new images from Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Helix. Plus, how soon will Indiana Jones 5 be arriving? Top image: Game of Thrones Avengers: Age…

Classic Empire Strikes Back doc reveals the march of the AT-ATs

We all know the classic AT-AT attack in The Empire Strikes Back was created using stop-motion, but this old behind-the-scenes footage of the visual effects team actually creating the footage is pretty great. The voiceover is by Dennis Muren, director of effects photography on ESB, explaining how they moved the models, how they assembled the…

These geeky snowmen turn their yards into a weirder winter wonderland

Sure, you can roll your layers of snowy precipitation into a stack of three balls topped with a top hat—or you can put all that white stuff to a more interesting use. Take your cue from these aliens, robots, and monsters when planning your next snow sculpture. Attack of the Grumpy Snow Alien (via azhrialilu)…

This Entire Awesome Star Wars Poster Was Illustrated From Memory

Let’s do a little experiment. Grab a pen and a piece of paper and, without doing an internet search, draw C-3PO and R2-D2. We all know what those droids look like, but how close can you get without peeking at a pic? John Hendrix has been sketching the Star Wars universe since he was a…

Every second in Star Wars IV arranged by how bright it is

You’re looking at every single second in Star Wars IV: A New Hope arranged according to their luminosity by Jason Salavon. It reminds me of a really cool book that I got a couple weeks ago—Star Wars: Frames. We are giving a copy of the book away, plus an original sketch by Star Wars’ artistic…

Death Star (Ornament): That’s No Moon (Ornament)

Guaranteeing supreme festive superiority for any tree it hangs on, this glowing Death Star ornament is actually a fun DIY project you can use to keep any kids—or restless adults—entertained leading up to the holidays. And the project lets you blur the line between being the Emperor and Martha Stewart—a line that may not actually…

Will Sony Soon Have to Find a New Spider-Man?

There’s another new Star Wars casting rumor. Peter Jackson explains why he added elves to The Hobbit, and whether he’ll direct an episode of Doctor Who. And Robert Kirkman says you will always know when it’s a character’s last moment on The Walking Dead. Plus, the first poster from Godzilla. Spoilers now! Top image: Godzilla…

Revealing Doctor Who Photos, Plus Hints for Star Wars and Gotham!

Will there be a second villain in Batman Vs. Superman? The next Star Trek will be co-written by virtual unknowns. Read one of the first reviews of the Helix pilot. Could the new Gotham City TV show feature a surprising character? Plus Orlando Jones says no one’s guessed his Sleepy Hollow character’s secret. Spoilers now!…

Bang your head to this Star Wars/Bohemian Rhapsody music video mashup

What happens when you mix Star Wars cosplayers with Queen’s classic opus and add in a brand new set of lyrics? Anyway the Force flows… The Students and Faculty of the Digital Video Program at University of Advancing Technology in Tempe, Arizona, produced this video with the help of their cosplayer performers. Stephen Panagiotis, Jamall…

Shot-for-shot, storyboard breakdown of Star Wars’ Asteroid Chase scene

Do you like watching how the Star Wars sausage is made? Of course you do! Then check out this clever little video that pairs actual footage from The Empire Strikes Back with the original storyboards. It’s damn delightful. Thanks to the official Star Wars YouTube channel for putting this together. Looks like director Irvin Kershner…

We already know the title of the next X-Men movie, coming in 2016!

Have they cast the not-Lex Luthor villain for Man of Steel 2? Katee Sackhoff is insistent about not being in Star Wars. Go behind the scenes of The Hobbit with three new videos. There’s Warcraft casting, and Orphan Black hints. Plus, the Amazing Spider-Man 2 cast breaks down the trailer. Spoilers now! X-Men: Apocalypse We…

Own Han Solo’s blaster! Up for auctionis a blaster prop used by Harrison Ford (and maybe also Mark Hamill) in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Based on a German C96 Mauser pistol, it’s a lightweight non-firing prop. Valued at just $200,000 to $300,000!

Who’s your favorite hero defined by his/her greatest setback?

Lots of heroes are known for their greatest triumphs. That time they saved the universe, or their amazing victory against overwhelming odds. But who’s your favorite hero who’s indelibly defined by his or her most punishing defeat? Please share a picture or clip of this valiant loser. And let us know the book, comic, TV…