SEND IN THE CLONES Aug 11, 2008
At the end of 2005's "Revenge of the Sith," Anakin Sywalker turned to the dark side and became Darth Vader, setting the stage for the story that had already been told in the original "Star Wars" trilogy, from the first 1977 movie (since subtitled "Episode IV: A New Hope") to 1983's "Return of the Jedi." It seemed that the saga was complete. But the Force was strong with this one. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
The Lord of the Light Side Aug 9, 2008
Similarly, Lucas used the 1983 film "Return of the Jedi" as a debut of his THX sound system, a novelty that went on to become standard-issue equipment in theaters around the world ... And he's made some confounding business decisions: In 1986, jammed financially by a divorce, slow licensing returns on "Return of the Jedi" and the Lucasfilm flop "Howard the Duck," he sold his digital animation division to Steve Jobs for a paltry $5 million. (Washington Post)
In stoner Pineapple Express, potheads play for laughs Aug 8, 2008
Seth Rogen (Knocked Up) plays Dale Denton, a process server who opines in the opening moments that "weed makes everything better." His dealer is Saul Silver (James Franco, Spider-Man), a guy so perpetually stoned that he laughs at old 227 reruns and fears a Rancor (think Return of the Jedi) attack when going down a hatch. On this day Saul sells Dale some "Pineapple Express," marijuana that's especially potent. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Ursula Andress' got the 'best bikini body' Aug 5, 2008
Carrie Fisher came second in a metal bikini from Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi ... Carrie Fisher in Return of the Jedi. (India Times, India)
Doc a bland, timid introduction to China's Olympics Aug 4, 2008
Followed by The Empire Strikes Back (4:30 p.m.) and Return of the Jedi (7:30 p.m.). VH1 Rock Honors: The Who. (Globe and Mail)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
We then all held hands and sang the Ewok joy song from Return of the Jedi. Okay. (Variety)
'Pink Five' alert Jul 28, 2008
Taken together, the three films run 36 minutes and take Stacey through an alternate account of the events chronicled by The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi. In these three episodes, Stacey's character becomes more combative and self-assured. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
'Star Wars' game bridges gap between films Jul 18, 2008
The game will also change the way fans view "Episode IV" through "Episode VI Return of the Jedi," LucasArts project lead Haden Blackman told The Associated Press at the E3 Business and Media Summit. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Star Wars: Episode 3.5? Jul 18, 2008
Star Wars: Episode 3. Star Wars: Episode 3. (Time.com)
It Happened in Keokuk Jul 16, 2008
Star Wars Return of the Jedi is now playing at the Plaza Cinema in Keokuk. Article Rating. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
WHO IS THAT MASKED ACTOR? Jul 13, 2008
But until Meryl Streep or Denzel Washington are forced to report to the set at 4 a.m. for six hours of makeup application, I'll always be more impressed with the collected works of "Planet of the Apes" star Kim Hunter and that dude who played Admiral Ackbar in "Return of the Jedi." No Edward Norton method-acting move can match the 277 "Star Trek" episodes that Michael Dorn spent with that small mountain range on his head as Worf the Klingon. (Bonus suffering points: Like many actors who work in... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Bob Thompson: Bet on Burtt to get the right Wall-E sounds Jul 4, 2008
He has also earned sound editing nod for Return of the Jedi, Willow, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and a short subject documentary nomination for Special Effects: Anything Can Happen. His genius is using complex recordings to get simple but dynamic results, says Stanton. (National Post)
Gorgeous Slums Jun 28, 2008
-- Advisory: This film contains strong language and sexuality, including an unbelievable hot-girl-with-homely-guy match that falls somewhere between the Katherine Heigl/Seth Rogan romp in "Knocked Up" and the Carrie Fisher/Jabba the Hutt pairing in "Return of the Jedi.". E-mail Peter Hartlaub at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Indiana Jones vs Star Wars May 31, 2008
So why wouldn t Lucas have taken the next logical step and continued the sage from the end of Return of the Jedi where the possibilities are endless. Why go back to a very structured and limited time frame to fill in blanks no one was that interested in defining in the first place. (Suite101.com)
Holliston's LeBeau celebrating his 25th year May 28, 2008
"Return of the Jedi" had Star Wars fans packing movie theaters. And in Holliston, Paul LeBeau took a job as the town's executive secretary. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull May 25, 2008
That singing frog in Return of the Jedi. Did any of that stuff really contribute to your getting the full experience. (Athens Exchange)
'Clone Wars' Director Gears Up For New Universe May 23, 2008
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. Filoni said one way one another, Star Wars Weekends has been on his radar. (Click2Houston, TX)
Best of the bad — villains we love May 18, 2008
How many potholes did you see in "Return of the Jedi". Bonus evil points: For blowing up an inhabited planet to test out their Death Star. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
The Six Billion Dollar Ham May 17, 2008
Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi (1983). Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). (Globe and Mail)
Transformers 2 loses Jonah Hill May 8, 2008
And Lucas says he'll never do a "Return of the Jedi" sequel. Released in October and November in U.S and AU, respectively. (Moviehole)
Indiana Jones, superheroes aim to rule Hollywood May 2, 2008
"The fans think it's gonna be the Second Coming. And it's not the Second Coming," he said recently to Entertainment Weekly, recalling the reaction from diehard fans to his fourth Star Wars film in 1999, 16 years after Return of the Jedi. Also debuting is Iron Man, a superhero who has never hit the big screen but with Robert Downey Jr in the starring role is aimed at capitalising on the perennial popularity of comic book characters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Bring on the blockbusters Apr 23, 2008
"The fans think it's gonna be the Second Coming. And it's not the Second Coming," he said this past week in Entertainment Weekly, recalling the reaction from diehard fans to his fourth 'Star Wars' film in 1999, 16 years after 'Return of the Jedi. Rise of the comics. (iAfrica.com)
In brief: Ford's death wish for Solo Apr 22, 2008
Ford told Entertainment Weekly that he tried to persuade Lucas to kill the loveable rogue in The Empire Strikes Back and The Return of the Jedi because "it'd make a better story". "You don't need him," he said. (Guardian Unlimited -- Film)
The Final Word: Tragedy amid celebration Apr 19, 2008
I ll laugh when I think that Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi was the top box office hit in 1983, the same year Michael Jackson released his unforgettable Thriller album. However, I will also spend some time in prayer and reflection when I think of the bizarre and horrifying chain of events that has happened in history during the week of my birthday. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Spike Gets Bump From Star Wars Apr 17, 2008
41 million adults 18-48 with its premiere of Star Wars: Episode VI (Return of the Jedi); the night before, the net averaged 3. 48 million viewers and 1. (MediaWeek.com)
Writing was on the wall with 'American Graffiti' Apr 17, 2008
In Return of the Jedi, there was even talk of killing off the space pirate. "I talked about it," Ford says. (USA Today)
Nielsens: 'Idol' gives but gets little after special Apr 16, 2008
1 million viewers for Sunday's Return of the Jedi. Posted. (USA Today -- Life)
The Force Unleashed: Star Wars, I see, but as we know it not Apr 7, 2008
Now a new game, called Star Wars: The Force Unleashed , promises to deliver a Jedi/Sith fighting experience that truly lets you feel like you have all of the force powers at your disposal right from the start, including the ability to bring down Star Destroyers, suspend multiple objects in mid-air, shoot out electric lightning the Emperor made famous in Return of the Jedi and more. This means The Force Unleashed is taking Star Wars into new directions with powers far beyond most of the Jedi and... (iTWire)
COLUMN: Obama failed to answer why he wasn't aware of anti-US, racist sermons Mar 25, 2008
Seems that one of Hannity's close chums is a neo-Nazi named Hal Turner who used to be a radio host, is apparently the top man in Bergen, NJ white-supremacist circles, and probably spends a lot of his time in his basement with Star Wars action figures acting out Holocaust-denier versions of The Return of the Jedi. In short, just the sort of person with whom you'd imagine Sean Hannity spends a lot of formational time with. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Thru 3/23: 'Color Purple' Mar 22, 2008
If you were taken aback by Darth Vader's deathbed repentance in Return of the Jedi, then the downfall and redemption of Celie's sadistic husband, "Mister," will give you whiplash. Many such big-drama moments fall flat in the rush of events, yet, in , in the best tradition of American musical theater, it is the songs that convey feeling and define character, from the defiant Hell No. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Spike TV Television Highlights - April 2008 Mar 19, 2008
-- Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983, PG) Premieres Sunday, April 13 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT); Encore Monday, April 14 (5:00 - 8:00 PM, ET/PT). In the spectacular climactic sixth episode of the Star Wars saga, Darth Vader readies the second Death Star to unleash the final blow to the Rebel Alliance. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'SPEED' GOES 3D, 'ROSEMARY' TO GIVE BIRTH ONCE MORE Mar 9, 2008
Jim Marquand, son of "Return of the Jedi" helmer Richard Marquand, is set to shoot episodes of the upcoming live-action series, according to the Liverpool Daily Post. . (New York Post -- Entertainment)
David Fincher's Original New Film Mar 7, 2008
Here, he gained a valuable array of experience and was lucky enough to participate in the production of such classic films as Return of the Jedi (1983) and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984). However, Fincher desperately wanted to direct and he soon moved out into the world of television advertising where he directed commercials for Revlon, Pepsi, Nike and so on. (Suite101.com)
A whole new dimension in 3-D films Mar 7, 2008
Now, in pursuit of more yuk-yuks that will drive nerds nuts, I've heard that George Lucas is reportedly considering rereleasing the original "Star Wars" trilogy to DVD for what has to be the 32nd or 33rd time, this time in 3-D. Not that this would be a total waste for "Star Wars" fans; putting the scene from "Return of the Jedi" with Princess Leia in a golden bikini into 3-D will finally allow them to be close to a woman. Well, I have to go, as I can hear a nerd mob gaining strength outside my... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Canadian stylist takes credit for 'horrible" Bardem haircut in Oscar-winning film Feb 27, 2008
LeBlanc has worked on about 55 films during his career in Hollywood, including "Return of the Jedi," the final part of the original "Star Wars" trilogy, and "Cyrano de Bergerac.". He is not involved in any film projects at the moment. (International Herald Tribune)
'Star Wars' Star Happy With Leap Into 'Jumper' Feb 27, 2008
"Fox ImageSamuel L. Jackson and Hayden Christensen in "Jumper"While Christensen and Jackson's involvement in "Jumper" symbolized a return of the Jedi to the big screen, in a sense, the actor said he wouldn't mind taking another trip for real through the George Lucas' "Star Wars" universe.The obvious opportunity at this point would be the recently announced "Clone Wars" computer animated feature film -- a springboard for a television series slated for this fall. But having only learned about the... (Click2Houston, TX)
N.B. stylist celebrates 'killer bob' with own Oscar party Feb 26, 2008
A native of Dieppe, N.B., LeBlanc is used to the taste of success - his film credits include More American Graffiti and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. He is already an Oscar-winner for his work on Amadeus. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Former Canton man produces ‘Anthology’ DVD Feb 24, 2008
Later, in Hollywood, he managed the George Lucas firm that did the Academy Award-winning special effects for E.T., "Return of the Jedi (Star Wars)," "Raiders of the Lost Ark," and other noted films. Smith was also the executive producer of "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," which won a British Academy Award, and he was nominated for an Emmy Award for his directorial work on the ABC children s movie "Ralph S. Mouse." More recently, he was the second unit director and head of special effects for the... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Meet the Maritimer who gave Bardem his bob Feb 23, 2008
His hairstyling credits include Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi, Shoot the Moon and Places in the Heart. In 1985 he became part of the Hollywood elite, winning the Oscar for his work on the period film Amadeus. (Globe and Mail)
Newsweek: Looking ahead to the conventions Feb 8, 2008
In Return of the Jedi, the emperor (McClain) tells young Luke (Obama), "I can feel your anger....strike me down with all of your hatred for I'm defenseless." As Obama raises his lightsabre, Vader (Clinton) parries the strike, and the two engage in bitter combat. However unlike happy Hollywood endings, I think the ending for this story will be different. (MSNBC -- Politics)
The Force... Feb 8, 2008
" The demonstration began in a TIE Fighter construction facility that has been taken over by a Jedi and local militia. You are battling militia as well as Storm Troopers, as of course you've been instructed to leave no witnesses. The skills of most enemies pale into insignificance compared to your power, so most interest is in using your Force powers in novel and interesting ways. The four basic abilities are Force grip, push, repulse and lightning, which are upgraded as you progress. A robust... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Rambo, is that you? Its time to retire Jan 24, 2008
He couldnt stop after the silliness of the ewoks in Return of the Jedi. He had to give us more ridiculous dialogue, quasi-spiritual mumbo-jumbo and those offensive stereotypical accents (who knew there were aliens who speak like Charlie Chan. (MSNBC -- News)
Washington Post Film Critic Jan 21, 2008
The MacArthur: The last movie I saw there was "Return of the Jedi" on opening day. I was in the Navy at the time and had worked a 12-hour shift and got off at 06:00 (6 a.m. for you civvies). (Washington Post)
'Midnite Movie Mamacita' lures horror fans Jan 17, 2008
" Beesley-Brown's Web site, midnitemoviemamacita.com, warns patrons that picture and sound quality might be shaky and that the film might break. Once, she said, she showed a print of Flesh Gordon that was put together out of sequence. "It's still definitely watchable," she said. The normal beginnings Beesley-Brown wasn't always a connoisseur of the bizarre. Growing up in her native New Zealand, she remembered having mainstream tastes. She had Grease and Return of the Jedi on videotape and nearly... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Review Jan 16, 2008
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)
SEVEN DEADLY SIGNS Jan 13, 2008
The hype has been driven by an ingenious, relentless viral campaign (see related story), and at this point bloggers and sci-fi fans couldn't be more excited if their girlfriends greeted them at the door in Princess Leia's gold bikini from Return of the Jedi. " Now, let's just hope Cloverfield" isn't a horrible disappointment. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Commentary: R2D2 at CES, plus a 'Top Choices' list Jan 12, 2008
Return of the Jedi is the first film that I can remember going to the local movie theater to see. So when Nikko asked if I wanted to see their R2-D2 digital audio and projector, I responded pretty quickly with a "yes, please.". (EETimes)
Lighting up Webster Council Jan 4, 2008
The same glowing, buzzing, deadly light saber that helped Luke Skywalker fight the forces of evil in The Return of the Jedi movie was at a recent Webster City Council meeting. Director of Marketing at Space Center Houston Roger Bornstein brought the famous weapon to the meeting as a thank-you to Webster for its police escort when the lightsaber arrived at Hobby Airport in Houston in August. (The Citizen - online, TX)
Sentinel Lunchtime Blog (TV & Movie Edition): The two-disc platinum last-minute edition Dec 13, 2007
k.a. no surprise entry from Hayden Christensen at the of Return of the Jedi ). Otherwise, it seems like a ploy to make more money. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Astronauts prepare for Fla. homecoming Nov 7, 2007
The lightsaber that was used by the character Luke Skywalker in the 1983 sequel "Return of the Jedi" is flying aboard Discovery, to mark the 30th anniversary of the original film. "All of us have been really dying to get into the lower holds of the ship and dig out the lightsaber," Parazynski said. (Albany Times Union)
The Griffin Clan Spoofs the First Star Wars Movie - Family Guy Presents: ``Blue Harvest'' Nov 5, 2007
The episode title comes from the code name used when filming Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Complete title configurations and market release dates will be announced by individual territories. (Canada Newswire)
Yahoo, Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes all conquered Nov 3, 2007
Bella ranked No. 1 among top rated movies in theaters, as well as No. 11 among all time movies, beating out Forrest Gump, Return of the Jedi and Braveheart. It's also listed atop fan ratings at and has the highest user rating of any film of at 96 percent. (WorldNetDaily)
Lightsaber hitchhikes aboard shuttle Oct 30, 2007
The seven astronauts now in orbit on space shuttle Discovery are carrying a piece of baggage from a galaxy far, far away: a lightsaber used as a prop in the hit movie Return of the Jedi ... Darth Vader (David Prowse) and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) battle in the climatic scene of 'Return of the Jedi. (USA Today)
Review: The hunt for the Jigsaw Killer continues in 'Saw IV' Oct 30, 2007
I swear one of the killer's traps this time around was ripped off from the Ewoks in "Return of the Jedi.". "Saw IV" begins with the Jigsaw (Tobin Bell) on the autopsy table, clearly quite dead. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Campus germs: When to tell parents Dating: Find your "boo" on Halloween Oct 27, 2007
I love Sci-Fi, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Star Trek, Return of the Jedi, etc. By Dj Rell. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Can Lucas be trusted with Star Wars universe? Oct 19, 2007
He was a missionary in Africa at the time, and he sat down amidst the social unrest, the poverty and the rampant malaria to type very earnestly about the horrible injustice that is the insertion of Gungan celebratory footage in the last scenes of Return of the Jedi ... The Lucas-sanctioned Thrawn trilogy novels, published in the mid-90s and set soon after the end of Return of the Jedi, kickstarted the Expanded Universe in the days when all that was to be found in the way of... (MSNBC -- News)
George Lucas At Work On Second 'Star Wars' Series Oct 18, 2007
It was followed by "The Empire Strikes Back" in 1980 and "Return of the Jedi" in 1983. He also wrote and directed the prequel trilogy in the "Star Wars" saga, which consisted of "The Phantom Menace" in 1999, "Attack of the Clones" in 2002 and "Revenge of the Sith" in 2005. (Click2Houston, TX)
Review: Motorola RAZR2 Oct 16, 2007
This should ensure the phone stays in top shape for the next few years until the arrival of the RAZR3 - which we hope will be nothing like Return Of The Jedi. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Infotainment Oct 10, 2007
Neil Fingleton, from County Durham, has a cameo in ShortFellas, set in Newcastle and starring Warwick Davies, who played Wicket the Ewok in Return of the Jedi. The 26-year-old, who is 7ft 7in tall shook. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
30 years of fun Oct 4, 2007
Pitfall, Decathlon (the 1500m race was a killer), Missile Command, and a star wars game (either empire strikes back, or return of the jedi can't remember which). Wish I still had that system, but I think it died on me, and I remember having to blow into the cartridges to get them to work some time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The Simpsons Movie DVD Details Sep 27, 2007
This is a reference/homage to 1983's Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, which had the fake working title of "Blue Harvest.". more in suite. (Suite101.com)
David Cronenberg Talks To Kurt Loder About 'Eastern Promises' And His Disturbing Body Of Work Sep 20, 2007
Director also talks about the films he could have made, like 'Return of the Jedi,' 'Top Gun,' 'Flashdance ... I was asked to do the third "Star Wars" movie, "The Return of the Jedi" then it was called "The Revenge of the Jedi." I got a phone call from one of the producers, who said, "What would you think of doing 'Star Wars III'?" I said, "I don't really do other people's material." And then it was like, click. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Arizona's resurgent movie industry competes Sep 16, 2007
The state's famed shoots include The Bells of St. Mary's, Psycho, Return of the Jedi and Forrest Gump. Production during the 1980s boomed but began to taper off in the 1990s with the advent of reality television, national companies buying local Valley businesses and production moving to foreign countries such as Canada. (AZCentral -- Business)
Rob Zombie's Halloween (2007) Movie Review Sep 2, 2007
-- Obi Wan Kenobi from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. These eyes do not see what you and I see. (2SNAPS.TV)
'Final Destination 2' To 'Return Of The Jedi': 10 Most Shocking Movie Deaths Of All Time Aug 28, 2007
Final Destination 2' To 'Return Of The Jedi': 10 Most Shocking Movie Deaths Of All Time ... "Return of the Jedi" (Yoda) To an entire generation, the physical manifestation of wit, wisdom and warmth was not Plato or Mark Twain, but a 3-foot-tall, 900-year-old Muppet. (VHI.com -- Music News)
