Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Star Wars: The Old Republic, the award-winning MMO from BioWare,and LucasArts is continuing to grow since the addition of a Free-to-Play option last November, as new and returning players have been jumping into the definitive Star Wars online experience. And to make the game even more accessible, BioWare has just implemented BitRaider …
Read More »The Force Is With Star Wars Reads Day
Lucasfilm, Disney Publishing Worldwide, and its publishing partners announced the second annual Star Wars Reads Day to be held this October 5, 2013. Last year, 30 authors and 1,500 costumed volunteers participated in over 1,200 Star Wars Reads Day events across North America. On October 5 of this year, Star Wars fans, authors, and artists will again …
Read More »Jakks Unveils Revenge of the Sith 31” Giant Clone Trooper
In celebration of the upcoming Star Wars Day on May 4, 2013, JAKKS Pacific announced that it has expanded its worldwide agreement with Lucasfilm to include the Revenge of the Sith 501st Legion Clone Trooper and Shock Trooper to its 31” Giant Figure lineup. Expected to hit store shelves worldwide in Fall 2013, the troopers …
Read More »Millions of Star Wars Fans Around the World Prepare to Celebrate May the 4th
Since the very first Star Wars movie came out in 1977, fans everywhere have made the galactic saga their own and found creative ways to celebrate their love of the Force. One of the most visible ways is annually transforming the date of May 4th into “May the Fourth,” the day that Star Wars fandom has created …
Read More »Rise of the Hutt Cartel Goes Live in Star Wars: The Old Republic
The Hutt Cartel is making a huge play to become the next galactic superpower and only the Republic or the Empire can stop their rise! BioWare and LucasArts announced today that the first digital expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Rise of the Hutt Cartel, is now available for players worldwide. …
Read More »Pringles And Star Wars Present “The Force For Fun” Video Project
In a totally out-of-this-world alliance, Pringles,that irresistibly crunchy and flavorful crisp, and Star Wars™, the powerful pop culture phenomenon from Lucasfilm, have come together to launch “The Force for Fun” video contest. This fun and inventive contest gives fans everywhere the opportunity to express their creativity for the chance to have their …
Read More »The Walt Disney Company Completes Lucasfilm Acquisition
Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company announced that Disney has completed its acquisition of Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC. “We’re thrilled to welcome Lucasfilm to the Disney family,” said Iger. “Star Wars …
Read More »Rise of the Hutt Cartel Expands Star Wars: The Old Republic
There is a new threat in the Star Wars universe and the future of the Republic, the Empire and the entire galaxy is at stake! BioWare and LucasArts announced that players will face-off against the ruthless Hutt Cartel in the first Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel, coming Spring 2013. Beginning today, Star Wars: The …
Read More »HasStar Wars Action Figures Inducted Into the National Toy Hall of Fame
STAR WARS action figures were today inducted into The National Toy Hall of Fame at The Strong . The toys are being recognized for the impact of their original debut which forever changed the toy landscape and continue to resonate with kids and fans to this day. “We are honored …
Read More »Star Wars: The Old Republic Launches Free-to-Play Option
BioWare and LucasArts announced today that the new, Free-to-Play option for the critically-acclaimed, massively multiplayer online game Star Wars: The Old Republic is now live. Players can experience the complete storylines of all eight, iconic Star Wars™ classes, all the way to level 50 for free. This new option complements the existing subscription offering, providing …
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