Premier Pop C Pop Culture News – Movies, Comics, Television, Books, Toys, Games, and More Dark Horse is honored to announce a dream project: working with J.W. Rinzler, executive editor at LucasBooks, and artist Mike Mayhew (Avengers) to adapt the rough-draft original screenplay which spawned the biggest franchise in film history. Three years before his 1977 film, George Lucas put down on paper his first …
Read More »Hasbro Showcases New Play Experiences
Hasbro will celebrate new initiatives and product launches at the largest toy industry expo in the western hemisphere. “Hasbro continues to deliver the best in branded play to consumers around the world with our unparalleled portfolio of multi-platform properties including TRANSFORMERS, MY LITTLE PONY and MONOPOLY,” said John Frascotti, chief marketing officer, Hasbro. “In 2013 …
Read More »Dark Horse Unveils Limited Star Wars Pencil Variants
Dark Horse released what is not only one of 2013’s most anticipated Star Wars comics, but also one of the most-talked-about comics launches of the year overall. To add to the excitement, Dark Horse announces today that it will produce special variant covers for Star Wars #1–#4, which will be consecutively tied to issues …
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 …
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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 …
Read More »Disney Buys Lucasfilm
Mickey Mouse, Spider-Man, and Luke Skywalker now share a home. Continuing its strategy of delivering exceptional creative content to audiences around the world, The Walt Disney Company has agreed to acquire Lucasfilm Ltd. in a stock and cash transaction. Lucasfilm is 100% owned by Lucasfilm Chairman and Founder, George Lucas. …
Read More »Hasbro Unveils Angry Birds Star Wars Line
Hasbro and LucasFilm will create a variety of products based on the newly launched STAR WARS edition of the wildly popular ANGRY BIRDS mobile game from Rovio Entertainment. The new ANGRY BIRDS STAR WARS line from Hasbro will launch in the beginning of November 2012. Hasbro will introduce the line …
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