Star Wars

Is R2-D2 Driving the Enterprise?

We know JJ Abrams is a Star Wars fan. He now says he included R2-D2 in Star Trek, and Paramount is running a contest for astromech spotters. We think we got him in two places: One is on board of the Enterprise, doing his thing. Yes, it may be a stretch to put R2 reprising…

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 19

Crazy Guy Making Huge Minifig Scale Lego Corellian Corvette

How big is a Lego Corellian Corvette at minifig scale? Damn huge. It currently is at 12 feet long, with fully detailed interiors. Its creator also made a minifig scale Millennium Falcon, the world’s largest: Lego Corellian Corvette Tantive IV Lego Millennium Falcon Craig Steven—the British Lego artist who did the Tantive IV—says that the…

Movies Jesus Diaz May 19

30 Characters Who Survived Their Planet’s Destruction

It’s the ultimate loss – the destruction of your entire planet, and science fiction is full of characters who have had to live through this unimaginable tragedy. Warning! At least one truly massive spoiler ahead… But first, let’s lay down the ground rules as to what I would call the “destruction” of one’s planet: I.…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins May 16

10 Examples of Summer Movie Merchandising Run Amok

The summer movie season is getting heated up, and the recent release of Star Trek has me thinking about all of the absurd merchandise that has come out over the years. Star Trek certainly isn’t the only franchise that has gone way too far in the quest to make a buck—it’s bitter rival Star Wars…

Movies Sean Fallon May 15

The iPhone-Controlled R2-D2

For now, it’s only the head in a custom-made R2-D2, but soon the whole astromech will obey the orders of an iPhone, including the possibility of firing sounds and send text to its head displays. For now he only controls the servo and dome motor with the accelerometer, as well as touchscreen controls. His plan…

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 12

Dumbest Space Operas Of All Time!

We’re all hoping if Star Trek is a blockbuster, it’ll bring space opera back to our screens. But space opera hasn’t always hit the high notes. Here are some examples of space opera done wrong. The worst space operas are not just campy or silly. They’re idiotic and braindead. They’re so intent on cramming the…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders May 8

Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Empire Wins Again

I thought we already established this fact, but this cool video proves it again: It shows what would happen if the Enterprise arrived to an alternative San Francisco, occupied by the Evil Galactic Empire. https://gizmodo.com/star-trek-vs-star-wars-the-final-battle-5099748 Too bad the video gets ruined by the crappy explosion at the end. I’m sure JJ Abrams would approve, though.

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 8

The Definitive Star Wars Wedding

OK, we are done with the Star Wars weddings. Tiger and Issa win starting with her stormtrooper bustier. Unless the Darth Vader marries you in spectral form, no Star Wars wedding will surpass this one: https://gizmodo.com/death-star-wedding-cake-wins-fanboy-of-the-year-award-382455 No, it’s not a show. It’s an actual wedding. Look at her dress—classier than the Stormtrooper hooker, though—the lightsabers,…

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 7

Disney’s Star Tours Gets A Reboot And Fett

The Star Wars Disney ride, which opened way back in 1987, is getting a tune up, including a whole host of new characters. Lucasfilm has been recording new footage for the ride that features, the Star Tours vehicle getting chased down by Boba Fett. C-3PO and R2-D2 will continue to host the ride, and will…

io9 Meredith Woerner May 7

What’s The Difference Between Space Opera and Military SF?

Stories of valiant spacefarers are making a comeback in science-fiction publishing, while space-war novels still have a healthy niche. Both space opera and military science fiction share similar icons, so why are they considered separate? Space opera is best described as a genre of science fiction that is about adventure, often pitting the protagonists against…

io9 AndrewLiptak May 7

Embattled Conservatives Look To Star Wars For Guidance

Conservative website American Daily Review has a new article by Dr. Tony Mangana with the provocative title, “What Star Wars Teaches Conservatives.” But does Mangana really understand Star Wars? Mangana lays out his case from the opening paragraph: The 1977 classic movie, Star Wars, portrayed an epic struggle between a righteous outnumbered few (Rebel alliance)…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins May 5

Light Saber Jousting With Segways

Vice TV, going where no other news outlets dare: This time, it’s Segway instruction from an NYC weirdo named Itsy, then stage combat light saber lessons with the NYC Jedi Academy in Brooklyn. Then, fight! I must say the results are kind of unimpressive. Nothing like heading to North Korea. But hey, it’s May Fourth.…

Tech News John Mahoney May 4

Star Wars vs Star Trek: Which Franchise Has Better Space Gadgets?

Given that it’s space week here on Giz, I thought it might be a perfect opportunity to pose a question that brings up the age old battle between Star Wars and Star Trek. However, this question isn’t necessarily about which movies are better overall. What I’m interested in finding out is which of these iconic…

Space & Spaceflight Sean Fallon May 4

It’s Star Wars Day!

Well, well, what would you know. Not only today we have blasted off into our space week—Get Me Off This Rock—but it is also Star Wars Day. What is Star Wars Day, you ask? https://gizmodo.com/get-me-off-this-rock-5239052 According to the Wikipedia, it’s May 4th because of the pun: May the Fourth Be With You. The Los Angeles…

Space & Spaceflight Jesus Diaz May 4

All the Lego Star Wars Minifigs in History

If you liked our exclusive Lego minifig graphic timeline and you are a Star Wars fan, you will love this gallery with all the Lego Star Wars minifigs manufactured since 1999. https://gizmodo.com/exclusive-the-evolution-of-the-minifig-5070884 These minifigs are part of the limited edition poster that Lego has published as part of their 10th anniversary celebration of Lego Star…

Tech News Jesus Diaz May 4

The Best Free Comics To Bring You Up To Super-Speed

Tomorrow is 2009’s Free Comic Book Day, when all manner of publishers release free books to celebrate the medium and try and get some new readers into characters they hadn’t previously considered. Here’re our favorites. If you’ve been craving some superhero action but don’t know what’s going on with your old favorites, DC’s Blackest Night…

io9 Graeme McMillan May 1

Darth Vader’s Head Will Freak You Up Every Morning

I wish this alarm clock—a full replica of Darth Vader’s head—would would say “Luke! Luke, wake up! Damnit Luke, you whiny one-handed son of a Sith you! WAKE UP!” to get you out of bed. Sadly, its $30 price tag won’t get you James Earl Jones shouting at you like a Marines instructor. Instead, it…

Tech News Jesus Diaz Apr 29

The Force Is Not With Queer People In The Star Wars Universe

Homosexuality does not exist in the Star Wars universe, according to Bioware, the developers of Star Wars: The Old Republic, the new Star Wars MMO. Have these people not seen Uncle Ziro? Would-be players were discussing in the MMO’s forums how the game might handle future gay and lesbian relationships – and Bioware freaked out,…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Apr 28

Aliens Invade And Retreat In This Week’s Comics

While many comic book publishers are holding off on big releases in favor of this Saturday’s Free Comic Book Day, at least one book hitting stores tomorrow is ideal material for all you io9 readers. I say “at least,” because there’re actually a few books worth checking out this week. Dark Horse leads the way…

Books & Comics Graeme McMillan Apr 28

Darth Vader And The Force Are No Match For Hank Azaria

Uh oh, you got classic science fiction in my cheap historical-reference movie. The Night At The Museum 2‘s mighty Pharoah (Hank Azaria) chastises a space-opera idol, and makes fun of his cape. The Night At The Museum 2’s latest TV spot features Azaria as a brought-to-life wax Pharaoh, who tells Darth Vader the Force doesn’t…

Movies Meredith Woerner Apr 28

Is R2-D2 Driving the Enterprise?

Crazy Guy Making Huge Minifig Scale Lego Corellian Corvette

30 Characters Who Survived Their Planet’s Destruction

10 Examples of Summer Movie Merchandising Run Amok

The iPhone-Controlled R2-D2

Dumbest Space Operas Of All Time!

Star Trek vs Star Wars: The Empire Wins Again

The Definitive Star Wars Wedding

Disney’s Star Tours Gets A Reboot And Fett

What’s The Difference Between Space Opera and Military SF?

Embattled Conservatives Look To Star Wars For Guidance

Light Saber Jousting With Segways

Star Wars vs Star Trek: Which Franchise Has Better Space Gadgets?

It’s Star Wars Day!

All the Lego Star Wars Minifigs in History

The Best Free Comics To Bring You Up To Super-Speed

Darth Vader’s Head Will Freak You Up Every Morning

The Force Is Not With Queer People In The Star Wars Universe

Aliens Invade And Retreat In This Week’s Comics

Darth Vader And The Force Are No Match For Hank Azaria

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