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It's hard to pin down what the craziest/funniest/most ridiculous part of this story is. Is it that there is an actual Star Wars church in England referred to as Jediism? Or is it the fact that some guy got drunk, dressed up like Darth Vader and attacked them? Or is it the fact that he got drunk on two boxes of wine? It might actually be the fact that they caught him because the camera they set up for video taping a light sabre show caught the whole thing on tape, though. Hard to tell.

Here’s the official trailer for the animated Star Wars: The Clone Wars Movie, which is a prequel to the Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series beginning this fall. I’m a little surprised that they decided to release this in theatres and not just kick the series off on TV, but hey, more money for Lucas.

A man posing as Darth Vader attacked a Star Wars fan, who had founded a Jedi Church, a court has heard.

Arwel Wynne Hughes, 27, from Holyhead, Anglesey, admitted assaulting Barney Jones and cousin Michael with a metal crutch. They suffered minor injuries.

Hughes, who was drunk and dressed in a black bin bag, shouted "Darth Vader!"

Earlier, when Hughes failed to arrive on time, District Judge Andrew Shaw issued an arrest warrant, adding: "I hope the force will soon be with him."

If you're a Star Wars fan, you probably, often think of it and discuss it with your friends as if Star Wars was real. So much information exists on planets, species, technology and the force, that it might as well be! In fact, you may know more about Star Wars than you do about the 'real world'. We all know what a creative genious George Lucas was as a story teller, and we also know of his passion for history, which caused us to ask the question: "How much of Star Wars is influenced by real events in the past?" That is ifstarwarswasreal.com

Flipping through The Star Wars Vault hardcover book, I came across an interesting bit of Star Wars trivia that I had never known before.

How Did George Lucas come up with the name for R2-D2?

It may look like a humble fluorescent kitchen light, but according to a new survey it is the best weapon ever featured in a film.

The lightsabre, wielded by the Jedi knight Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, fought off stiff competition to win the title from other favourites including Robin Hood’s bow and arrow and the deadly bowler hat thrown at James Bond.

Star Crash the Movie, starring The Hoff. 1979. From a vast and distant galaxy... A Space Adventure for all Time!

About 4 months ago, we posted about the Tokyo Dance Trooper already. At that time we haven't realized how big star is the Trooper in Japan. You have to check out his amazing photo galleries, especially the bikini girls VS the Trooper Idol Photo Session, the Tokyo Street Performance, the Shibuya Dance Trooper or his fight with the CokeMachineMan. In his latest video, the Trooper is dancing with NIKK, who is a famous Japanese dancer, celebrity. Well, may the Force be with you!

This holiday season, I can't think of a better way to come home for the holidays than with a brand spankin' new Star Wars tattoo. Oh sure, Mom and Dad might fuss a bit over any old tattoo but the way I see it, if they're gonna kick up a stink, why not give them something to really fuss about! Just in time for the upcoming holidays I thought I'd come up with a list of the Top 10 Craziest Star Wars Tattoos around.

One day I opened my nightstand and realized that it sounded exactly like Chewbacca. I hope Darth Vader doesn't break into my apartment with a can of WD-40.

Thanks Dave

Who doesn’t like laser art? In fact, who doesn’t find lasers in general cool? These guys put together a pretty cool video of some laser light art. They’re reenacting scenes from Star Wars so it’s pretty cool to watch.

There are two things that every geek must own, Lego’s and something related to Star Wars. Well, now comes the ultimate gadget of geekdom. Star Wars Lego wrist watches.

In case you missed the discussion about the rocketeers club that built the 21 foot scale Star Wars X-Wing, complete with R2D2 figure, here's what actually happened when it was launched.

If you are a fan of Star Wars, you might recognize such similarities as the design of Queen Amidala’s resembling a Geisha, or even the shootouts between spacecrafts that evoke thoughts of Word War II dogfights. One of the more subtle character designs that drew inspiration from the past is that of the ominous Darth Vader and his slight resemblance to a Samurai.

At the annual International Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, N.M., the star balloonist has his own security detail: Storm troopers.

Belgian Benoit Lambert's hot-air balloon, in the shape of Darth Vader's mask, is harder to navigate than traditionally shaped balloons. But Lambert says he flies confidently because "the force is with us."

Via A Welsh View

Not even Luke Skywalker can help him. It's true, Darth Vader has the blues.

Not so long ago, in a galaxy not that far away, an unassuming Porirua man won $500,000 in Lotto - and drew up a strange shopping list.

With his wife he ticked off the obvious - pay off the mortgage, buy a new car, travel overseas, give to charity - but with The Force clearly with him, he decided to treat himself.

Now, he is set to become a Star Wars Imperial Stormtrooper, a member of the Galactic Empire.

Have you ever sat in front of a steaming steak and muttered to yourself, "You know Francis, that steak needs some pepper and an R2-D2 pepper mill would be just the right tool to crush those peppercorns!"

This suit of armor was designed by Richie several years ago for his daughter. It gained notoriety and several other female friends including myself requested a set.

He complied and the Femtroopers (aka Richie's Angels) were born. There are approximately 30 or so of these world wide and it comes as a 4 piece set or so. It may have changed since I last purchased it.

From childhood onward, George Lucas was inspired and influenced by many sources: books, comic books, film, history, legends and myths, TV and yes, even the family dog.

Concentrating on influences or references utilized in films based solely on the Star Wars saga doesn't paint a whole reference picture. Some people may be surprised that Lucas borrowed so many elements from the past. But, anyone who watches films or reads books, all genres and generations, realizes that there is nothing new in the world. We repeat and repackage themes over and over again. I, for one, am thankful there are people on the planet, like Lucas, who pay homage to ideas, story concepts and visual elements from admired and legendary foundations.

I created Reverse References to catalogue Lucas's (and to some extent his artist's) referential elements. Old becoming new through interpretation and presentation.

This is Tokyo Dance Trooper and it's just as silly as you expect it to be. And it's Japanese...
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The funniest shit a Star Wars fan has ever seen.
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The morning after the destruction of the death star on Endor...
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Astronauts on space shuttle Discovery will have a little something extra in their gear when they blast off in October: Luke Skywalker's original Jedi lightsaber.

As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of "Star Wars," NASA has agreed to carry the prop weapon into orbit and jettison it in space.

collectSPACE.com said the lightsaber will be handed over to the space agency by Chewbacca at the Oakland Airport, not far from George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch.

Star Wars couple Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen have been voted as having the least plausible on-screen chemistry by film fans.

The pair beat Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez for their performance in Gigli into second place, which was made when they were a real life couple.

Former duo Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman also made the list with Eyes Wide Shut.

British pairing Keira Knightley and Orlando Bloom were thought "too stiff upper lip" in Pirates of the Caribbean.

George Lucas and Mark Hamill will reunite for "Robot Chicken: Star Wars," a 30-minute stop-motion animation special for Adult Swim, Comedy Central's late-night programming block.

The special spoofs key scenes and favorite characters from the "Star Wars" universe. It was done in collaboration with Lucas' production company Lucasfilm. Lucas, the creator of the "Star Wars" franchise, will voice a cartoon version of himself, and Hamill will resurrect Luke Skywalker.

Star Wars and Dirty Dancing are the films people most love to watch over and over again, according to a poll.

The Star Wars trilogy topped the list of most-watched movies for male film fans and came second on the list for women, the Sky Movies survey said.

Fantasies and thrillers dominated the mens' top 10, with The Terminator, Aliens and Blade Runner highly placed.

On the female list, Grease, The Sound of Music and Pretty Woman completed the top five.

A long long time ago, on a planet many light years away, there was a slight accident. An Infamous Dark Lord of the Empire, banished forever to a distant part of the universe, was teleported into a mighty fortress.

Or that was what was supposed to have happened anyway… Unfortunately Daft Ada (the teleport operator) spilled her morning cuppa onto the controls and the ill-fated asthmatic villain (with light powered weapon) was teleported into the middle of a rubber duck production line, with unfortunate consequences.

Aww! Only the hardest of hearts would fail to be softened by Daft Daffy Darf Darth Duck, the Vaguer Vader Fader!

The rumors are no more! Feast your eyes on what will soon be popping up at local United States Post Offices!

As reported here earlier, the USPS will be helping Star Wars celebrate its 30th anniversary. Stay tuned for more as we get it, right here at TheForce.net.

In the meantime, click away on these super cool R2-D2 wrapped mailboxes. I want one for the end of my driveway!

A man dressed as Chewbacca was arrested after police said the street performer head-butted a tour guide operator in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Frederick Evan Young, 44, of Los Angeles was booked Thursday for investigation of misdemeanor battery, police Lt. Paul Vernon said.

Police said the 6-foot-4 street performer was seen arguing Thursday afternoon with a tour guide who had expressed concern the Star Wars wookie impersonator was "harassing and touching tourists" in violation of city law.