Two Jedi birthdays in two days! Happy Birthday to the voice of Anakin Skywalker on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels.” May you stay on the light…
Author: Eric Shirey
“Chewie, I’m Home!”
I can’t believe how well this captures my sense of humor. Thanks to Luke McGarry for the great cartoon!
Happy Birthday to Jedi Master Ewan McGregor!
Happy Birthday to one of our personal favorite Jedi Knights – Mr. Ewan McGregor. We hope you have a good one!
Anthrax’s Charlie Benante Joins 501st Legion
You never know who you might find underneath the armor of a Stormtrooper uniform when cruising around the convention floors. Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante is one of the latest inductees…
Awesome Indiana Jones and Han Solo Mashup Art
I thought this mashup artwork of Indiana Jones and Han Solo together was cool. You get the essence of Harrison Ford’s two most famous roles all in one great piece.…
“Darth Maul: Apprentice” – A Star Wars Fan-Film
If you ever wanted more live-action featuring Darth Maul, you need to look no further than this excellent fan film from T7 Production. Mashable user Adario Strange says, “The short…
Warning! Trees Ahead!
TB-52610 of the 501sts’ Midwest Garrison is teaching a group of young Biker Scouts the very important life lesson of avoiding trees! Thanks to the 501st Legion for the picture!
Dark Lord of the Toothpicks
Now you can use the Force to get any unwanted food out of your teeth… if you’re in Japan! Maybe someday Bandai will bring the Darth Vader Toothpick Dispenser to…
Dark Knight Faces Dark Knight
Tonight starts early screenings of “Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice” and we here at ROT5 love us some comic books and especially DC and its super heroes. In tribute…
“Red Leader” Actor Drewe Henley Passes Away
We’re very sad to report that “Red Leader” actor Drewe Henley has passed away at the age of 75. Expanded Universe folks will know him by his proper name –…
Kylo Just Wants to Spend Time with Grandad!
Dave Prowse posted this hilarious photo with the caption, “He just won’t stop following me.”
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Table Read Teaser
Lucasfilm and Disney sent us a clip from the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” table read. Remember that awesome picture of the cast sitting in a circle with scripts in…
Visiting John Boyega’s Hometown Peckham
While in London with my son, I caught the news that John Boyega was in town visiting children at the city’s hospital. I mentioned to him how funny it would…
“TFA” Documentary Premieres at SXSW
“Secrets of ‘The Force Awakens:’ A Cinematic Journey” premiered last week at the Paramount Theatre at SXSW Film Festival with J.J. Abrams, VFX Supervisor Roger Guyett, Supervising Sound Editor Matthew…
The Force is with My Cell Phone!
A friend of mine who owns a sign shop attended a trade convention this past weekend in Dallas, TX and one of the vendors, GSG, was showcasing these very cool…
Happy Maz Monday!
Lupita Nyong’o is now sharing a brand-new bonus clip from the upcoming Blu-ray & digital release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens!” You can take a look behind-the-scenes with Lupita…
Eric & Ephraim’s Review: LEGO SW: Droid Tales
Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Lucasfilm and LEGO take viewers both young and old back to a bricktastic galaxy far, far away with LEGO Star Wars: Droid Tales. All five entertaining…
Original R2-D2 Builder Tony Dyson Has Died
ROT5 is sad to report that original R2-D2 builder Tony Dyson has died. According to the BBC, ““He made four remote control units – two units for the actor Kenny…