Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Star Wars resources at the Kirkwood Public Library.
Many of you many have heard that the Lucas Arts (famous for the Star Wars franchise) was purchased by Disney. The probably leads to the immediate question: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE JEDIS? The library can’t answer that question for you. What we can do is tell you what HAS happened to the Jedis in the past (perhaps even a long time ago in a galaxy far far away). Check out these Star Wars related books, movies, video games and music that we have to offer. Don’t worry, there is no Ewok Christmas special and none of these links are a trap. Novelization of the Original Trilogy Animated Clone Wars Series The Star Wars Roleplaying Game Lego Star Wars Book for children Lego Star Wars video games (and other Lego video games) The Force Unleashed …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
With Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm comes an announcement of Star Wars: Episode VII, with an expected release in 2015.
It's a question nearly as old as the sci-fi genre: Should there be another Star Wars film? Well, folks, Star Wars: Episode VII is reportedly on the way. Disney announced its purchase of Lucasfilm on Tuesday, and pegged a 2015 release for the new film. More movies are expected to follow. Forbes reported that the deal includes $4.05 billion in cash and stock. Does that mean we'll see Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo and Chewbacca on the big screen again, or do you think Disney will take a different approach to the new Star Wars movies? And do you think the new movies will dilute the captivating storyline from the first six films? As a lifelong Star Wars fan, I couldn't be happier. I remember curling up on the couch during sick …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Today is Star Wars Day, and your trusty editors talk about what a galaxy far, far away means to them. Share your best 'Star Wars' memories.
May the Fourth be with you! It might not be an official holiday, but for millions of Star Wars fans, it is a chance to reflect on the mythology that has grown so close to our heart. We wanted to share our memories and reflections on Star Wars, and maybe inspire you to do the same. Leave us a comment below, or click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to share an image of a Star Wars costume, toy, midnight release or anything else. No picture is too nerdy. (But pictures do need to conform to Patch's terms of use policy.) Here's are some memories from your trusty editors from around St. Louis Patchland, and be sure to click through the photos of an original 1977 Star Wars press kit! The newsroom was all abuzz back in 1977 when press …
Becca Christensen
2:18 pm on Friday, November 2, 2012
Because we all that pouring money into something is the best way to make it good. That's why all the Hollywood blockbusters these days are such paragons of cinema. more ›