20 Years Ago Today: ‘Episode I: The Phantom Menace’ Opened in Theaters

20 years ago today – May 19, 1999 – Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace opened in theaters, reigniting the space saga for fans around the world. Here’s a…

George Lucas Has a Message for Phantom Menace Fans

George Lucas gave a little video message to all of the fans at the Phantom Menace 20th anniversary panel during Celebration Chicago 2019!

Phantom Menace Actor Teaching Lightsaber Classes

Photo credit: Camden New Journal Andrew Lawden was Liam Neeson’s stand-in double in 1999 Star Wars film. Mr Lawden has been travelling around the country (London) teaching children the art…

Anybody Want to See Jar Jar Binks Nude?

Yeah. Believe it or not, seeing Jar Jar Binks run around an entire movie in his birthday suit was a possibility. Original concept art by artists Iain McCaig and Terryl…

Get On the Good Foot, Darth Maul!

I know that was pretty rude. I couldn’t resist. I love the way Maul really pulled himself up by his boot straps and found his footing in Star Wars: The…

Author Jason Fry Analyzes Qui-Gon Jinn’s Silence

“Star Wars” author Jason Fry discusses why “The Phantom Menace’s” most quiet moment speaks volumes right here.

“Rogue Binks” Trailer Will Haunt Many Fans’ Nightmares

I don’t think there’s another video out there that could throw any more fuel on the fire for Jar Jar Binks haters than this trailer for “Rogue Binks: A Star…

This bootleg Star Wars game thought an angry Jar Jar was a great idea

We love Star Wars bootleg toys, but here’s something that even we had a hard time getting into. Some company went through the trouble of create a Star Wars ripoff…

Maul Sale – Half Off

Thanks to Star Wars Poll for the meme.

Oh, the excitement we had for the Episode I teaser trailer

Back in 1998, Star Wars fans piled into screenings of “Meet Joe Black,” because that was the only way to see the first trailer for “Episode I: The Phantom Menace.”…

It’s Prequel Appreciation Day!

Today is a historical day for the Prequel Trilogy! Big thanks to The Star Wars Underworld for creating this photo!

JAR JAR BINKS PEZ MACHINE!

WAGGING TONGUES AND SPACE FROGS MAKE AN AWESOME “STAR WARS” PEZ DISPENSER! From 1999 — apparently the definitive year for wackadoo “Star Wars” merch — it’s the official Jar Jar…