Blasting Back in Time to 1983 Nov 5, 2009
"Early Show" news anchor Russ Mitchell said he remembers the "Star Wars" trilogy ending, as "The Return of the Jedi" is released in theaters. He said, "Just those two words, 'Star Wars' made people think that, 'Oh, my gosh, you know, what's going to happen,' that the world is going to end.". (CBS News)
Clone Wars makes the Force matter again Oct 29, 2009
And look, Return of the Jedi had the Ewoks, so its not like that film was a perfect movie by any means. . (MSNBC -- Television)
'Star Wars' To Venture Into 3-D Territory? Oct 23, 2009
"I get asked all the time, 'What happens after "Return of the Jedi"?,' and there really is no answer for that," he continued. "The movies were the story of Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker, and when Luke saves the galaxy and redeems his father, that's where that story ends.". (VHI.com -- Music News)
C-3PO actor to narrate 'Star Wars in Concert' Oct 3, 2009
C-3PO actor tells story of 'Star Wars' - in concert. What(ex: pizza or concert). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
- Imperial County film commission important to economic development, officials say Sep 30, 2009
Some of the most notable productions done in Imperial County were the parade scene on Main Street in El Centro for the 2005 war movie Jarhead and the desert scenes in the sand dunes for 1983 s Return of the Jedi ... holtville1 wrote on Sep 27, 2009 3:16 PM:" Don't forget Sahara, Return Of The Jedi and The Monster That Challenged The World (which was also set in the Imperial Valley).Actually there are more. You can look up filming locations by city as well as county, and many are listed as... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Bloggers' challenge: What's the worst influence on the children of Cache Valley? Sep 30, 2009
sheesh1 wrote on Sep 21, 2009 10:44 AM:" Good answers Return of the Jedi and Maeve. Its far too easy to place all the blame on one group or another, good you didn't sink so low. ". Hyrum wrote on Sep 21, 2009 11:34 AM:" Lets think about it for just a minute.It starts at home. But in this valley friends, Drugs, hypercritical people that included church,parents, Teachers... and Government.But as a parent we need help them become decent people. ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Relic of a simpler time Sep 23, 2009
A native of Trenton, Andrew grew up traveling to Lewiston to see movies like Return of the Jedi and Iron Eagle. He commented that Logan was too far away and too expensive, so the single-screen theater on Main Street was vital for movie buffs in the northern end of Cache Valley. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed – Ultimate Sith Edition Preview Sep 5, 2009
Instead, his power had a purple tinge to it, more akin to the force lightning from the Emperor in Return of the Jedi. Of course, Starkiller didn't have any troopers to fight against; instead, he had Gamorrean guards to contend with, whose body was particularly resistant to Force Pushes and Grips. (IGN PC Games)
Top 15 out-of-this-world sci-fi films Aug 22, 2009
The food is great, (especially the Thanksgiving sandwich (Seacoast New Hampshire)
More of this story Jul 14, 2009
wrote on Jul 13, 2009 3:05 PM:" I remember going to see Return of the Jedi at the United, the line was around the corner and up High St (where 84 High is now). The theater was so crowded, they opened the balcony - I remember thinking how cool it was to finally sit up there since it was always roped off. Lady and the Tramp was the first movie I remember seeing there, my mom took me. And I went with a bunch of my cousins to see The Muppet Movie and Raiders of the Lost Ark. The last movie I saw... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Review Jul 5, 2009
explore the forest world of Kashyyk and see what "Return of the Jedi" was supposed to look like if we'd had Wookiees instead of Ewoks in treetop villages. face your former master again after all these years. (IGN Xbox)
'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need To Know Jun 25, 2009
The Force Is With Him "There's an R2-D2 flying around in there somewhere," revealed Scott Farrar, the film's visual-effects supervisor, who also worked on the "Star Wars" episodes "Return of the Jedi" and "The Phantom Menace." "There's a little bit of space junk thrown in there; see if you can find it. It's a scene in the desert." Interestingly enough, George Lucas' charismatic droid also had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in "Star Trek," which shares the same writing team as "Transformers."... (VHI.com -- Music News)
'Modern Warfare 2' has a bold plan of attack Jun 3, 2009
All this derring-do leads to an enemy outpost where, outmanned and outgunned, you trigger diversionary explosions and escape in a snowmobile chase rivaling the forest speeder-bike pursuit in Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The objective is to out-Bauer 24, to out-Bond Casino Royale and out-Bourne The Bourne Ultimatum in scope and action. (USA Today -- Tech)
Local `Star Wars' fans line up May 13, 2009
The original "Star Wars," "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi" were released over a mere six-year period, from 1977 to 1983. It's been a 16-year wait for "The Phantom Menace," and Ambrose has been immersing himself in "Star Wars" toys and books all the while. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Why Star Wars movies still matter May 7, 2009
I even sat through 3 showings in a row of the Return of the Jedi ... I recall seeing Return of the Jedi in Tunbridge Wells when it had just come out ... I can remember queing up to see Return of the Jedi on my 9th birthday and feeling so excited. (BBC News)
Alvord: Just to list a few... May 2, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Alvord: Just to list a few. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In him, the Force is strong: Apr 11, 2009
Until the return of the Jedi, that is. Or the Empire strikes back. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Chauvinist Pigs in Space Mar 6, 2009
(Think Jabba the Hutt forcing Princess Leia to wear that in Return of the Jedi. Battlestar is no exception. (Slate)
And the loser is… Feb 22, 2009
In the world beyond Hollywood among the most popular films in those years were The Empire Strikes Back , Raiders of the Lost Ark , E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial , Return of the Jedi and Ghostbusters. A quick test, for those who have seen all of these films: can you recall more scenes from the first group or the second. (The Economist)
25 RANDOM THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE NOMINEES Feb 22, 2009
"Benjamin Button" director David Fincher got his start working on special effects at Industri 00004000 al Light & Magic for "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and "Return of the Jedi." He's proud that he worked on the tanks that tried to kill the Ewoks. 6. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Fanboys' is a road movie in hyperspace Feb 20, 2009
(Lando Calrissian's monkey-faced copilot in "Return of the Jedi" , in case you were wondering. If you've watched the "Star Wars" saga anywhere from three to 126 times in its entirety, you're set. (Boston Globe)
Where Movies Were Made Feb 8, 2009
Ferny redwood country has been ravaged by storm troopers ("Star Wars: Return of the Jedi"), a deadly virus ("Outbreak"), celluloid dinosaurs ("Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World") and creepy vampires ("Salem's Lot"). On a brighter note, bucolic Ferndale provided a soft landing for Jim Carrey's "The Majestic" character. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
It's good work but doesn't pay well -- or at all Feb 8, 2009
Sitting in his K Street office today, he is surrounded by movie posters -- "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Return of the Jedi" and "Dune" -- from an earlier incarnation as vice president of Lucasfilm and Dino DeLaurentiis Corp.. He sports a beard he grew to help blend in while in Baghdad and doesn't mind that he can pass for a local when work takes him to some of the world's dicier neighborhoods. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
