Rocket-firing Boba Fett action figure now larger than life
Every kid who grew up seeing Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back in theaters in their original releases is familiar with the rocket-firing Boba Fett. First of all, you didn’t watch Star Wars and...
View ArticleReview–Star Wars gets its own 007 in “Agent of the Empire–Iron Eclipse”
Review by C.J. Bunce It is three years before Star Wars: A New Hope. Jahan Cross is posing as special envoy for the diplomatic service. His preferred companion is a feminine-inspired android named...
View ArticleBook Review–Martian War examines Mars and the Moon through the eyes of H.G....
Review by C.J. Bunce Whether you’re a fan of the original novel, Orson Welles’ radio drama, or any of the film adaptations, you’ll be hard-pressed finding anyone who isn’t familiar with H.G. Wells’...
View ArticleThere’s a great disturbance in the Force–Star Wars goes to the Dark Side
Once upon a time and a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, everyone lived happily ever after. And while they were all so happy they didn’t realize they were being slowly assimilated by the evil...
View ArticleTen characters to watch in 2013
If there is a constant as we look ahead to movie franchises and other entertainment properties in 2013, it is the sequel, spin-off, and remake. We’re sure someone will provide new content and stories...
View ArticleToday Dark Horse revives classic Star Wars characters in new series
Review by C.J. Bunce It’s exactly the place long-time Star Wars fans always wanted to see more Star Wars adventures take place. Not before the original trilogy. Not during the Clone Wars. We’re...
View ArticleReview–Syfy Channel book chronicles 100 years of sci-fi movies and TV
Review by C.J. Bunce If you think you’ve watched all the science fiction movies worth watching, odds are there’s something out there you’ve missed. You’ve probably seen the modern blockbusters from...
View ArticleJJ Abrams, Star Wars, and the new Star Trek Into Darkness trailer
As with many movies these days it seems like studios release enough trailers that by the time you see the movie you already know it front to back and can even quote key lines. It looks like the same...
View ArticleFirst look–Mike Mayhew to bring “The Star Wars” to a galaxy near you
First it was Mike Mayhew and Star Trek and Doctor Who. Then it was Mike Mayhew and Green Arrow. Then it was Mike Mayhew and The Bionic Man and The Bionic Woman. Now it’s Mike Mayhew and Star Wars....
View ArticleFandom–John White, Sam Johnson, Shane Felux, Tim Russ and the creative spark
When does the creative spark begin, and when do you follow through with it? We chat at borg.com each week about some of the best artists, authors, writers, actors, makers and doers around. Every...
View ArticlePetco and Star Wars partners with Humane Society for Comic-Con event
Petco is inviting Comic-Con attendees and the general public to a special event in San Diego this week. Petco has created a Star Wars themed party Friday night, July 19, 2013, from 4-7 p.m. at the...
View ArticleLucasfilm locks in dream team crew for Star Wars Episode VII
Lucasfilm announced big news this week: the top level slate of creative talent behind the first film of the next Star Wars trilogy. Moving away from screenwriter Michael Arndt, Lucasfilm handed over...
View ArticlePreview–Lucas selects his best artistry in monumental “Star Wars: Frames”
Review by C.J. Bunce After the completion of the Star Wars prequels, George Lucas sat down and went frame by frame through all six Star Wars movies, examining literally hundreds of thousands of images...
View ArticleDisney casting call–You could star in Star Wars Episode VII
Disney has issued a casting call for November 14, 2013–this Thursday–for a 17-18 year old female and a 19-23 year old male to star in Star Wars Episode VII, to commence filming at London’s Pinewood...
View ArticleCatching up with… Brian Wood’s Star Wars monthly series
“In the Shadow of Yavin” is a great subtitle for this year’s regular monthly Star Wars series from Dark Horse Comics, although it inexplicably seemed to vanish from the series introductions after...
View ArticleCatching up with… Dark Horse Comics’ alternate world The Star Wars
If you really want to see the best of popular comic book publishing titles in 2013, you need look no further than Dark Horse Comics’ series The Star Wars. You have a great independent publishing...
View Articleborg.com’s Best of 2013, Part 2
We tried on for size almost every new book that was released from comic book publishers like Dynamite Comics, Dark Horse Comics, IDW Publishing, Archaia/BOOM!, and Image. We tried to sample the best...
View ArticleGet your Star Wars fix with 10 great reads from Dark Horse Comics
Friday Disney announced it is pulling the Star Wars exclusive licensing deal from Mike Richardson’s Dark Horse Comics at the end of the year–a deal that gave fans the very best Star Wars stories...
View ArticleMythbusters begins staggering 15th season with Star Wars special
Last Saturday Mythbusters took on Star Wars story elements in one of its best shows in its long run. How do Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman keep up the momentum? By sticking to the show’s unique...
View ArticleValentine’s Day weekend sale on Star Wars comics
Dark Horse Comics is offering a valentine to anyone who wants to catch up on one or more of 38 Star Wars digital comics available on their website. Their promotion states that you can save up to 50%...
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