Collaborate Disseminate
intellitech quotes an article from Discover’s Neuroskeptic blog:
A number of so-called scientific journals have accepted a Star Wars-themed spoof paper…an absurd mess of factual errors, plagiarism and movie quotes. I know because I wrote it… I crea… Continue reading Predatory Journals Hit By “Star Wars” Sting
Two days after directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller were let go in the middle of shooting the Star Wars Han Solo spinoff movie, the spot has been filled. Ron Howard has been named the new direct of Lucasfilm and Disney’s Han Solo movie, according to Th… Continue reading Ron Howard Steps In To Direct Han Solo Movie
hondo77 writes: Due to “different creative visions,” Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are no longer directing the Han Solo movie, despite filming having started in January. The film is still scheduled to be released in May 2018. “Phil Lord and Christop… Continue reading Star Wars’ Han Solo Spinoff Directors Quit In the Middle of Shooting
An anonymous reader quotes 4K.com:
When the first ever of the Star Wars films, “A New Hope” turns 40 in 2017, millions of dedicated fans of the immensely popular franchise might get a very unique treat in the form of a limited theater screening in bea… Continue reading Lucasfilm Creates A 4K Ultra-HD Restoration of the Original ‘Star Wars’
Carrie Fisher, the actress, author and screenwriter who brought a rare combination of nerve, grit and hopefulness to her most indelible role, as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” film franchise, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 60. From a report: “… Continue reading Iconic Star Wars Actress Carrie Fisher Dies at 60
rmdingler writes: It seems the chemistry was strong with these two. It is interesting to note how long it took this to emerge, as by today’s standards, it doesn’t rise to nearly the same level of scuttlebutt. Almost 40 years later, Carrie Fisher told P… Continue reading Thanks To the Princess, Han Wasn’t Always Solo
New submitter Shimbo writes: Foodles Production (UK) Ltd was fined 1.6 million euros (almost $2 million) at Aylesbury Crown Court today after pleading guilty to two charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act at an earlier hearing. Judge Francis Sh… Continue reading Star Wars Production Company Fined Almost $2 Million For Harrison Ford’s Injury
An anonymous reader writes: While filming Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Harrison Ford almost died when he was crushed by a hydraulic door on the set of the Millennium Falcon. He was reportedly knocked to the ground and crushed beneath the heavy door wh… Continue reading Harrison Ford Could Have Died In Star Wars Set Incident, Court Hears