The War Galactic is the third commission of custom action figures Sillof has created for comedian Patton Oswalt. This time his challenge was to remiamgine the film Star Wars as…
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StarWars.com Announces Triple Force Friday
Let the countdown begin. Triple Force Friday, the latest in a tradition of Star Wars product launches, is set for October 4, Lucasfilm and Disney announced today. The event will…
This Valentine’s Day, You Can Order a Dozen Roses – Star Wars Style!
This is how you win Valentine’s Day – not by fighting what you hate, but by giving figures nobody loves. It goes without saying that Rose Tico action figures aren’t…
Despite Rumors, Rian Johnson Still Working on His Star Wars Trilogy
Yesterday, rumors caught on like wildfire that Rian Johnson’s planned Star Wars trilogy was no longer happening, and the Last Jedi director was instead focusing on other projects. This, as…
SoulCalibur VI Player Uses Character Creation Tool to Make Revan and Malak
SoulCalibur VI have been having fun with the game’s character creation tool since the title dropped last year. That said, one dedicated player has used the tool to make some…
Jaxxon is Back in 1980’s Star Wars Comic Revival One-Shot!
Marvel’s original Star Wars comic book series ended in 1988 with #107, but now writer Matthew Rosenberg and a host of artists are bringing that first Star Wars series back…
Soldier Uses Star Wars to Explain Modern Military Conflicts
Meet the soldier who uses ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Game Of Thrones’ to explain modern military conflicts. Matt Cavanaugh was caught in a holding pattern, as it goes for American military…
Orson Welles Could Have Been Darth Vader’s Voice
The ominous—and iconic—voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader could have sounded a lot different, had George Lucas decided to go another way. In 2015, Star Wars creator George Lucas…
Man Creates Star Wars Sounds on Guitar
YouTuber Davidlap creates some of the most beautiful sounds of Star Wars on his guitar. He hasn’t used special pedals, only distortion and reverb.
Game of Throne’s Showrunners Offered Movie Trilogy
Game of Throne’s showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will write and produce a new series of Star Wars films, and today we’re learning that they’ve actually been offered three…
Mark Hamill’s New Twitter Profile Pic Raises Episode IX Questions
At a time when few details are coming out on Episode IX, Star Wars fans are begging Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill, for any tidbit on the new film. His…
Happy Birthday, John Williams!
It’s John Williams birthday! Born February 8, 1932, Williams has composed not only the Star Wars Skywalker cinematic saga, he is also responsible for a number of iconic movie scores,…
J.J. Abrams is Getting His Own Funko Pop!
If you’ve ever wanted to create a diorama of J.J. Abrams directing a scene from Star Wars, your very specific dreams are about to come true! Funko is releasing a…
Alden Ehrenreich is Doing His First Signing – Here’s How to Get an Autograph
Alden Ehrenreich is doing his first-ever signing, and we have the details! Ehrenreich is doing a private signing with Authentic Signings and Sports Placement, and Official Pix is a partner…
Director Taika Waititi Promises The Mandalorian Feels Like Classic Star Wars
Taika Waititi is one of the directors working on Disney+’s upcoming streaming series The Mandalorian, set in the world of Star Wars bounty hunters. Waititi confirmed that the first live-action…
Breaking: Number of Star Wars Religion Followers Dwindling in Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service
This is all meant to be for fun. We here at ROT5 are NOT members of a Star Wars Religion and don’t condone such a thing. It’s a movie! Our…
New Book Explores the Troubled Relationship Between Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan
Liam Neeson’s Qui-Gon Jinn was one of the more interesting characters in the Prequel Trilogy. Whereas we quickly realized the Jedi Council were a bunch of stuffy old fossils creaking…
Lincoln, NE’s Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Patients Get Visitors From a Galaxy Far, Far Away
News, Weather and Sports for Lincoln, NE; KLKNTV.com On Saturday, patients at Lincoln’s Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital we’re greeted by some visitors from a galaxy far, far away. Members of the…
Let Go of Your Stress with Lightsaber Combat Class
Star Wars fans are battling it out with lightsabers in the latest mindfulness craze — to stop stressed wannabe Jedis going over to the Dark Side. Martial arts expert Dave…
Yoda vs. Count Dooku in Latest Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures
Size matters not as Yoda battles his former apprentice, Count Dooku, and proves that he is a powerful Jedi despite his small stature in the latest episode of the animated…