Star Wars Episode VII Release Date

Hello All! I know it has been a little while but we are back.... Well the new release date for Star Wars Episode Vii is out and is set to open December 18th, 2015. I cannot wait to see what JJ Abrams has in store for us.... Is it too late to start camping out for tickets LOL! Here is a link to a change in the opening credits: http://movies.yahoo.com/news/next-star-wars-major-change-opening-no-fox-154441498.html .............. I guess we knew this was coming since Disney bought Lucas Films last year.

May the Force Be With You!

One Big LEGO X-Wing Fighter

Well LEGO has constructed the World's largest LEGO Model and it is the form of an X-Wing fighter. It looks pretty cool but at over 5 million bricks and weighing over 45,000 lbs I think I'll stick to the smaller versions I can get in Walmart. Here is a photo and link to the article: Here is the web address for the article: http://www.highsnobiety.com/2013/05/24/the-worlds-largest-lego-model-star-wars-x-wing-starfighter/ MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU ALL!!!!!

JJ Abrams Will Be Consulting With George Lucas

It appears that JJ Abrams will be consulting with George Lucas on the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII. This coming form the Playboy interview just done. You can see a partial excerpt from that interview here: http://screencrush.com/star-wars-episode-7-j-j-abrams-george-lucas/ It will be interesting to see if Abrams stays on track with the story line as he has been know to go in his own direction on some of his projects. I am so excited with all the Star Wars news lately and how great these new movies will be. As always MAY the FORCE BE WITH YOU!!!!

Harrison Ford Won't Answer Questions About Star Wars

Check out this clip from Jimmy Kimmel Live. Harrison Ford dodges questions about the upcoming Star Wars movies. This is hilarious...... http://screencrush.com/harrison-ford-star-wars-jimmy-kimmel/?utm_source=zergnet.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=zergnet_55955

Star Wars Movie Every Year Starting 2015

It appears that Disney Chairman has announced that there will be a Star Wars movie every year starting in 2015 with Episode VII. The full article can be seen here: http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1705899/star-wars-summer-2015.jhtml Also there is a touching story of a family that can be seen here: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130423/entlife/704239952 please read very heart felt. Thanks to all of our supporters and May The Force Be With You!

Lando Coming to Star Wars Weekends at Disney

Hello All! Disney has announced that Billy Dee Williams, AKA Lando Calrissian, will be at Star War Weekends in June. I loved him in Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, though Han Solo is a much better side kick for Chewbacca. I have seen some inquires about Williams. I was at Star Wars Weekends and I am sure he will be signing autographs as most stars that attend this event normally do. Here is Disney's link to their announcement: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/04/billy-dee-williams-aka-lando-calrissian-set-to-appear-at-star-wars-weekends-2013-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/ As always MAY the FORCE BE WITH YOU!

LucasArts shut down by Disney

Hello All, A big blow was delt to gamers today as Disney shuts down LucasArts. I thought Star Wars 1313 was going to be a great game but I guess we will never know. Also, Star Wars:First Assault is gone too. It seems this was done due to the company losing so much money. Now there is 150 people laid off. I hope some other company picks up the games because they did look like they were going to be awesome. Here is a link to an article: http://kotaku.com/disney-shuts-down-lucasarts-468473749 On another note no one voted on a free giveaway prize so I will have to pick unless someone comments within the next day as I am starting another giveaway tomorrow. Well I hope this finds everyone well and MAY the FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Have Your Own Astromech Droid

Hello All and Happy Easter! Have you ever wanted your own R2 unit or other Astromech droid? Now you can if you have the money and time. There is a club called R2D2 Builders Club. They can cost as little as $500.00 to $10,000.00 to build. They say the average cost is about $5,000.00 and could take up to 16 months to build. Here is a link to an article about it: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/build-own-r2d2-062419995.html I hope everyone is enjoying thier Easter. Have a great day and MAY the FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Closing in on Another Milestone

Hello and Greetings to all! We are closing in to another milestone for Star Wars Council and that is 2000 friends on FB! It has been a pleasure meeting and making so many new friends and look forward to making new ones. We will be having another sweepstakes within the next week. Please be sure to vote for the item you would like to see for the sweepstakes. to the right. MAY the FORCE BE WITH YOU!

New Disney Star Wars Merchandise

Hello All! Disney has released new merchandise for it's upcoming Disney Weekends, beginning May 2013. This also marks the 30th anniversary for Stat Wars VI Return of the Jedi. Also here is the website you can see more items they will be having at the parks: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2013/03/first-look-at-star-wars-weekends-2013-merchandise-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/?CMP=SOC-WDWFY12Q2FBDM0523 As always, May the Force Be With You!

Star Wars Council Updates

Hello to All! Our blog page has gone over 500 views. One milestone down, many to come. Congratz again to Katie Haven for winning our first sweepstakes/giveaway. We will be having a new Sweepstakes/Giveaway in the near future. I will be posting a poll for the voting for the next item we will be giving away. I want to thank everyone for their continued support. Please continue to click on our ads. As always MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!

Star Wars March Madness Bracket

Well Lucas Films has released a bracket for Star Wars in relation to the NCAA tournament. Here is the link: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/03/star-wars-march-madness/ I hope you enjoy! Please continue to click on ads on this page. Thank you so much for your continued support. May the Force be With You! Here is the official page for this: http://starwars.com/this-is-madness/

Sweepstakes Winner

Hello to All! I am glad to announce that Katie Haven was our first sweepstakes winner and will receive the Commander Gree Action figure. Thanks to all those that entered. More sweepstakes forthcoming. Thanks for your entries. May the Force be with you!

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George Lucas on Syfy Last Night

     Hello All!  George Lucas made a surprise visit to his daughter, Amanda Lucas, last night on Syfy channel's "Robot Combat League".  http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/George-Lucas-Plays-Role-of-Father-Tonight-on-Syfy-197695511.html



I am glad to see him there to show his support for his daughter.  Hats off to you Mr Lucas!  More parents need to be more like you.  I am sorry to see you leave the Star Wars realm but do understand.
     George Lucas also plans to build a story telling museum in San Francisco,   http://news.yahoo.com/star-wars-creator-george-lucas-imagines-san-francisco-110902559--finance.html

Looks like it's going to be called the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum.  I hope it does well.  I guess he needs to invest the money Disney paid him for the Star Wars franchise.  I'm sure it will go well.  It seems everything he touches turns to gold.  Well I hope everyone has a great day and as always, May the Force Be With You.

Clone Wars Canceled

  It looks like the Clone Wars will be the first cut Disney will make as the show has been canceled.  I know this will be bad news for some but I have heard from others that they are not happy in the direction the show was going.  Here is a source of the show's cancellation:   http://www.examiner.com/article/clone-wars-canceled-animated-division-heading-different-direction





I look forward in seeing the direction Episode VII goes, especially with the Han, Luke and Leia's children.  What do you think of the show's cancellation?  Chime in.... and as always May the Force Be With You!

Disney's New Star Wars

Greeting all!  It looks like Disney's new Star Wars Episode VII is off to a great start with JJ Abrams directing the new sequels.  Also with Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher confirming that they are reprising their roles, which means Disney has opted to go with the original story line instead of going in a new direction. Articles with Fisher, Ford and Hamill can be seen at the following links:
http://www.wfmj.com/story/21535862/carrie-fisher-im-going-to-be-in-the-new-star-wars
http://todaynewsgazette.com/harrison-ford-rumor/
http://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/george-lucas-already-signed-harrison-ford-carrie-fisher-mark-hamill-for-star-wars-201383

Let me know what you guys think of keeping the same storyline.  Also let me know about the upcoming giveaways.  Have a great day and May the Force Be With You!

Endor/Ewok Diorama

     Hats off to Frank Diorio and his crew on an awesome Ewok Diorama.  Check this link out and tell me what you think.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07fwkAwEHbs&feature=youtu.be

The Disney Star Tours Diorama and Disney People Mover Diorama was a nice touch!  I look forward to seeing more of your work.

We are having our first Council giveaway/sweepstakes in the near future.  Check out the poll to the left and cast your vote for the first prize.

Thanks and May the Force Be With You!

We Are Back!

Hi Guys we are back and running.  Sorry for the delays.  Feel free to post on our blog.  Photos of the week are going to be put back in place so start sending them.  May the force be with you!