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As we wrap up our conversation with Bruce Vilanch, we get into the aftermath of the Star Wars Holiday Special, with notes about George Lucas, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and […]
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Bruce Vilanch is a six-time Emmy Award winner, a brilliant comedy writer, songwriter, and playwright. He’s also one of the writers who helped bring the Star Wars Holiday Special to […]
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One of the great unsung voices in the creation of Princess Leia, the success of Star Wars, and the lineage of strong female action heroes, Gloria Katz passed away on […]
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The big announcement for the end of November isn’t going to be about Episode IX, it seems. Instead, it’s about Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures, a new kid-focused reimagining of […]
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Four years ago today, The Force Awakens teaser trailer was released. Here we are now, 387 days before the release of Episode IX, and we don’t have a teaser, a […]
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Star Wars fandom is arguably one of the most charitable fandoms out there. It starts at the top, with George Lucas’ well-documented philanthropy, and what he’s inspired in fans at […]
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The aftermath of the Battle of Jakku, the Guavian Death Gang, a rumored spaceship verified, and a system we haven’t heard about since the Clone Wars all play a part […]
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Fun fact: Brainstormer Lani, Quizmaster Joe, and Scorekeeper Declan had never seen the Star Wars Holiday Special. So I made them watch it, and then had them join me for […]
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Shocking as it may seem, the fallout from the Star Wars Holiday Special was actually rather minimal. Most of the actors and creative team continued to have successful careers! There […]
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Two musical numbers round out the final half hour of the Star Wars Holiday Special … sung by Bea Arthur and Carrie Fisher. Plus, the Wookiees wear red robes during […]