Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menance News
Star Wars Set Breaks Records The nine disc "Star Wars" boxed set was released and, not surprisingly, has broken records.While many people were upset at the changes that were made to the Blu-ray, it didn't stop anyone from purchasing it, apparently. So far, the box set has earned $84 million since September 16. The earnings have made this the number one pre-order and 'catalog title' ever released in Blu-ray....
Release Date for 3D "Star Wars" Announced Lucasfilm and Fox have announced that they will be releasing the first installment of the 3D conversions of "Star Wars". February 10, 2012 will be the day that "Episode I: The Phantom Menace" will premiere.The studio is taking measures to be sure that the quality of the conversion isn't compromised. "Supervised by Industrial Light & Magic, the meticulous conversion is being done with utmost r...
Star Wars The Most Anticipated Blu-ray Release In The Galaxy Is ... LAS VEGAS (Jan. 6, 2011) - The most anticipated Blu-ray release ever - the Star Wars™ Saga - emerges from light speed this September 2011. For the first time, all six of George Lucas' epic films (Episodes I-VI) are united in one complete set. Fans worldwide are able to pre-order now with online retailers. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Sta...
Star Wars Clone World Premiere Tickets On Sale July 23rd "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" will have its world premiere at the Egyptian Theatre - August 10th, 5 days before it's released to the general public. All proceeds with be go to the American Cinematheque, "a non-profit, viewer-supported cultural organization dedicated exclusively to the public presentation of the Moving Picture in all its forms." The Cinematheque presents the best of film and video ...
Star Wars Actor Kenny Baker, R2D2, Struck With Mysterious Illness Kenny Baker, best known for his role as R2-D2 in Star Wars was brought to the hospital on Thursday, April 10th, 2008, due to a mystery illness. Baker was flying from the United States to England when he fell ill on the plane.The actor was rushed to hospital immediately after landing at the airport. A family member said that he was recovering last night and expected to be home in a few days. "K...
Academy to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Star Wars Beverly Hills, CA -The 1977 Best Picture nominee "Star Wars" will be screened as the first feature of the fourth installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' "Great To Be Nominated" series. The groundbreaking adventure epic will be shown Monday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Academy's Samuel Goldwyn Theater. Writer-director George Lucas; producer Gary Kurtz; editors Richard Chew...
Star Wars Licensees Join Forces for Unique Products & Distribution Star Wars merchandise has taken many forms since the debut of the original film in 1977, everything from pencil erasers to beautiful bronze statues. Nearly 30 years after the release of A New Hope, Star Wars is as strong as ever and the range and quality of the product offered continues to grow. Sideshow Collectibles and ACME Archives are two companies creating some of the best mid-range and high-...
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