Peter Mayhew Has Passed Away at 74

Peter Mayhew, who became a pop culture icon as the lovable Chewbacca in the Star Wars saga, has passed away at the age of 84. Here is the tweet announcing…

Will Smith Hams It Up with Chewbacca on the Disney Lot

If you’ve ever wondered if working at Disney is like playing in a dream factory every day, this new video from Will Smith’s Instagram will answer that question – and…

Peter Mayhew Recovering from Spinal Surgery

Peter Mayhew is on the mend after undergoing spinal surgery. Mayhew, who is originally from England but now lives in north Texas, has had health issues related to his height over…

Chewbacca Mask Used for Cell Phone Smuggling

Shoplifters in a Virginia county went after cell phones, but carried their loot in other items snatched from store display, authorities said. One item seemed conventional, a large purse. The…

Happy 4th of July from ROT5!

Peter “Chewbacca” Mayhew Raises Funds for Venezuelan Children

He fought in epic battles against the galactic empire. Now an actor who portrayed “Star Wars” legend Chewbacca is fighting for Venezuela’s poor with an online fundraising campaign whose proceeds…

Chewbacca Attends Royal Wedding!

It just wouldn’t be a royal wedding without Chewbacca in attendance! The Royal couple felt it was only right to include everyone’s favorite Wookiee in the festivities, since it was…

Behold the Chewbaquaman!

Filmmaker and Star Wars Super-Fan Kyle Newman shared this image of JunkFed’s mashup. Behold Chewbaquaman – King of the Seas of Kashyyyk!

It Can Be Dangerous When Star Wars and Star Trek Cross Streams

Dangerously handsome, that is!

The Haunting of Chewbacca

One meal forever haunts the mighty Wookiee no matter where he is or what he eats.

Solo Character Posters Revealed! Come and See!

Character posters for Solo: A Star Wars Story have been released. You can check them out after the jump!

Leland Chee Sheds Light on EU Reset

“A recent SyFy interview with Leland Chee, longtime Lucasfilm employee and keeper of the ‘Holocron,’ the official Star Wars story database, revealed that Chee views the death of Chewbacca (in…

Fort Worth, TX Police Recruit Chewbacca [VIDEO]

We know things have been tough for Chewbacca lately. We hoped that we could find a place for him within our Department. Did it go well? You decide. Check out…

Who’s Hungry for Pulled Porg?

Be Careful! Don’t Lose a Han on 4th of July!

Still too soon?

It Doesn’t Look Like We’re on Alderaan Anymore, Chewtoto

“Somewhere, over the asteroid belt…”

Thirteen Non-Jedi Heroes Who Don’t Need the Force

StarWars.com and Michael Moreci explore thirteen great non-Jedi heroes who don’t need the Force to help take down the Empire. Check them out right here.

J.J. and Chewbacca Sitting in a Tree…

You might be wondering what’s happening here. I know I was when I first saw this picture. A long time ago, in our very own galaxy, Jimmy Kimmel challenged J.J.…

Chewbacca to the Future

Peter Mayhew posted this great mashup poster for the movie “Chewbacca to the Future” on his Twitter with the caption, “I might consider it.” Maybe this could be one of the…

Full deleted scene from The Force Awakens reveals Unkar Plutt’s fate!

 A deleted scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens has recently surfaced online showcasing Chewbacca and his arm-ripping awesomeness. The scene was partially seen in the recent Force Awakens 3D…