Movie characters we hate loving and love hating Jul 1, 2008
Darth Vader (David Prowse and the voice of James Earl Jones) in Star Wars (1977) and its sequels and prequels: Sure, he destroys an entire planet and can strangle people just by looking at them, but Darth Vader is one cool customer. That slick black outfit, the deep voice, the ambitious ruthlessness you just know Dick Cheney covets Vaders approval ratings. (MSNBC -- News)
Chewbacca actor signs autographs at comic book store Jun 20, 2008
"Mayhew actually wasn't the first choice to play Chewbacca. The offer first went out to David Prowse, who eventually opted to play the man inside the Darth Vader suit (James Earl Jones' voice was latter added).Mayhew has struggled to find acting work outside of the "Star Wars" world, but he doesn't have to. Nowadays he travels the world with his wife attending sci-fi conventions, nearly 30 a year. He enjoys interacting with the rabid fans who clamor for his autograph.And for the record, Mayhew... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
'Clone Wars' Director Gears Up For New Universe May 23, 2008
Also scheduled for this year's event are Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) and David Prowse (Darth Vader) the weekend of June 13-15 and Amy Allen (Aayla Secura) and Wood June 20-22. Warwick Davis, who played Wicket the Ewok in "Episode VI -- Return of the Jedi" and made a cameo appearance during the pod racing scene in "Episode I" returns as the event's emcee. (Click2Houston, TX)
Lightsaber hitchhikes aboard shuttle Oct 30, 2007
Darth Vader (David Prowse) and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battle in the climatic scene of 'Return of the Jedi. . (USA Today)
Naomi's perfect movie role Sep 20, 2007
David Prowse - who played supervillain Darth Vader in the original Star Wars trilogy - will appear as a perverted gardener who has to dispose of the bodies of murdered women. Prowse said: "We made a rough and ready version of the film and the money men reckon it's worth doing properly. Naomi will appear in the opening sequence.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Fans flock to Europe's Star Wars convention Jul 14, 2007
Friday's entertainment includes an appearance by Darth Vader actor David Prowse and other top Imperial actors, a talk by droid unit supervisor Don Bies, and a one-man show acting out the original movie trilogy. Also, the puppeteers behind the slug-like gangster Jabba the Hutt help to relive some of the scenes from "Return of the Jedi" and Jay Laga'aia, the actor who played Captain Typho in "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith" talks about his role. (ABS CBN News)
Today in History July 1 Jul 1, 2007
Actor David Prowse is 72. Cookiemaker Wally Amos is 71. (MSNBC -- Race)
Serious about stormtroopers May 27, 2007
When Adams had dinner with David Prowse who played Darth Vader in the original trilogy the actor said he had seen many 501st costumes that look better than what they had when making the movies. Even Adams had to make a few adjustments to his self-made costume to make inspection. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
In pictures: Star Wars at 30 May 26, 2007
Actors from all six Star Wars films - including David Prowse, the real man inside the famous Darth Vader costume - were on hand for autographs. Those who couldn't make it to LA were not left out. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Dear Lord Vader, many happy returns May 25, 2007
David Prowse as Darth Vader ... David Prowse as Darth Vader ... David Prowse as Darth Vader. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Some stars shone brightly - then faded May 24, 2007
In the case of the British former weightlifter David Prowse, who played Darth Vader, he was neither seen nor heard. George Lucas opted for the classically trained actor James Earl Jones to provide Vader's menacing voice. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Stellar anniversaryHow to play a Wookiee - and 29 other facts about Star Wars May 24, 2007
David Prowse, the 6ft 7ins actor who plays Darth Vader, had problems filming lightsaber scenes as he kept breaking the poles that were used as stand-ins for the weapons. In the sequels, fight co-ordinator Bob Anderson stepped into the costume to film the lightsaber scenes. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Luke, Darth... where are they now? May 22, 2007
" Fisher has continued to work as an actress, taking small roles in films such as Woody Allen's 1986 film 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 1990's romantic comedy 'When Harry Met Sally'. She has enjoyed most success as a writer, authoring the best-selling and semi-autobiographical 'Postcards from the Edge', later made into a movie starring Meryl Streep. It is an irony that some of the biggest roles in 'Star Wars' went to actors whose faces were never seen by the audience. And in the case of former... (iAfrica.com)
Jedi Knight needed to solve theft Aug 31, 2006
And the case fell to a Modesto police detective whose cubicle is decorated with "Star Wars" memorabilia, and who last weekend made a special trip to San Francisco just to get an autograph from David Prowse, the man who played Darth Vader. The Force is strong with this one. (Modesto Bee, CA)
