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The New “Star Wars Holiday Special” (Video)

The Hypothetical Star Wars Holiday Special TitleIf you’re a “Star Wars” fan then you know of the original infamous “Star Wars Holiday Special.” 

Someone back in the late seventies thought it was a good idea to mix “Star Wars” with a variety show format.  And it aired only one time on CBS on Friday, November 17, 1978 to horrible reviews.  Even worse, it preempted “Wonder Woman” and the “Incredible Hulk.”  Noooooooooo!  (That’s what Vader said.)

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Stephen Colbert Explains “Star Wars” And Other Fun Videos

Stephen Colbert Star WarsDoes “Star Wars” confuse you?  Have you maybe never seen it before (unlikely) and need a crash course before seeing the latest entry in the franchise. 

Well, Stephen Colbert has summed up everything you need to know about the original trilogy in about two minutes.  And it’s pretty dead on.

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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Los Angeles Press Conference (Video)

Star Wars Press Conference PhotoA few days back, Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project) hosted a two-part press conference in Los Angeles for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.”

In part one, Mindy speaks with J.J. Abrams, Daisey Ridley, Adam Driver, Lupita Nyong’o, Carrie Fisher and screenwriter Lawrence Kadsan. 

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New “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Chinese Trailer and Chronology

Star Wars The Force Awakens Title CardA new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Chinese trailer was released a few days back showing a bunch of new footage, some of which may be more than what people may want to see at this point.  So before you watch it, I’ll just say this…

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First Full Clip from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (Plus SNL Star Wars Skit)

During last night’s “American Music Awards” the first full clip from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was shown.  Though short, it does give us a slice of action involving the characters of Rey and Finn, with the droid BB-8 trailing behind.

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Star Wars: The Force Awakens TV Spot (in Original Trilogy Style)

Star Wars The Force Awakens TV Spot End Title CardAre you old enough to remember the TV spots from the original “Star Wars” trilogy?  You know — with the “Star Wars” music blaring, the quick cuts of our heroes in action, lots of energy, gun fire, lightsabers!  Well these are the things that I feel are missing from the new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” advertising campaign.  Yes, there is some action and lightsabers, but its missing the fun and excitement from what came before.  It’s just too passive.

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New “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” International Trailer (with Screenshots)

Star Wars The Force Awakens International Trailer Main PicAnd just when we thought we were done with new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” trailers, we all wake up this morning to a nice little surprise.  An international version has found it’s way onto the interwebs with brand new footage from the upcoming mega-blockbuster.

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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” International and Character Posters Revealed

Star Wars The Force Awakens Title CardA new International Poster for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has been released.  It’s similar to the Domestic poster with only a few alterations.  I’ll leave it to you to compare.  I’ll add both below.

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