Jones is set to reprise his role as King Jaffe Joffer in Coming 2 America - the sequel to the 1988 comedy original which also has Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall back as well!
Happy Birthday Lord Vader, Your Highness, and Mufasa!
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Sunday, January 17, 2021
Happy 90th Birthday, James Earl Jones!
Sunday, May 17, 2020
The Empire Strikes Back premiered 40 years ago today
Premiering at the Kennedy Center this day 40 years ago just before its theatrical run on May 21, 1980, The Empire Strikes Back is without a doubt one of the biggest sequels to come out and make a scene in the world of cinema and popular culture. It's significance in progressing the Star Wars saga cannot be understated, and there were plenty of things fans took in and found out first hand once they saw the film - primarily the continuing journey of Luke Skywalker, his heritage and Jedi training with Yoda, and the shocking revelation made by Darth Vader in the end.
Everything else is pretty much history and well documented through the years, but there's nothing wrong with taking a trip back to the past and revisiting some memories - of a time when Star Wars just got BIGGER and more wilder as George Lucas delivered his middle entry in his "Original Trilogy" of films. Above is a feature with Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford - being interviewed promoting the release of the film.
Happy 40 Years, The Empire Strikes Back!
Friday, August 12, 2016
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story: New Theatrical Trailer released w/ Darth Vader on it
Hitting theaters later this year and telling the story of a group of rebels who make the daring choice to embark on a mission to steal the plans of the Galactic Empire's most dangerous weapon yet, Disney and Lucasfilm Ltd. have released a brand new trailer to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" - the first spin-off film set in the same universe as the Star Wars films and which takes place BEFORE the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.
In the trailer, we get more sequences and lines with the cast... And a very special appearance at the end by a certain Sith Lord everyone knows... Darth Vader himself.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story hits theaters on December 16, 2016.
Monday, May 4, 2015
Happy Star Wars Day! May The 4th Be With You 2015!
Pretty much self-explanatory... Happy Star Wars Day to everyone world wide! The Star Wars Digital Movie Collection is out TODAY too, so grab it for your computer and mobile devices!
May The Force Be With You... And we can look forward to this come December!
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters on December 18, 2015!
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Star Wars: The Force officially joins Instagram
Those who own Instagram accounts, rejoice, for A Galaxy, Far, Far Away has officially made its mark on the social network photo/ video sharing website.
Thanks to a post from ComicBook.com, Disney and LucasFilm have extended their reach with the Star Wars franchise... By posting a Darth Vader taking a selfie of himself and starting the Instagram photo chain.
The next photo has a behind-the-scenes shot of the Luke Skywalker and Vader duel from their epic battle from "The Empire Strikes Back".
Who knows what else will be posted soon? For more, visit the official Star Wars Instagram page.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Toronto Batman: Meeting Chad Vader
Toronto Batman is awesome.
Since he became the hero that we all deserve, he has been continuing his vigilant crusade of going around the streets of Toronto dressed up like a Bat and shouting "My Parents Are Dead"! To that end, he's met a few friends along the way, including a certain Dark Lord of the Sith...
Check out what happens in the video below... and it's hilarious!
CHAD VADER meets TORONTO BATMAN
For more, check out the official Toronto Batman Facebook Page!
Since he became the hero that we all deserve, he has been continuing his vigilant crusade of going around the streets of Toronto dressed up like a Bat and shouting "My Parents Are Dead"! To that end, he's met a few friends along the way, including a certain Dark Lord of the Sith...
Check out what happens in the video below... and it's hilarious!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Humor: "Little Thor" TV Spot parodies "VW Darth Vader" Super Bowl Commercial!
Seeing this off Slash Film, you can't help but find this TV Spot absolutely cute and hilarious. If you know the VW Darth Vader Commercial, you'll definitely like Marvel's spoof to promote a certain God of Thunder's movie coming out in a few days. LOL'd towards the end of this one, which you can see in the video below.Sunday, July 5, 2009
Toyz Review - Star Wars Special Edition 500th Figure: Darth Vader
It's a steady Sunday today, and as a result, not much has been going on over the weekend. Still, it's a great opportunity to finally present a new feature for this site - Toyz Review - which will speak about, more or less, anything and everything TOYS! The first entry will be about a well known figure in the history of popculture... one whose presence is a "force" to be reckoned with.
Darth Vader is iconic. The very mention of his name will bring many people to their knees and begin reminiscing about his exploits in the legendary Star Wars films, most specifically the Original Trilogy of movies (Episode IV, V, and VI). My first actual Darth Vader figure was from the Revenge Of The Sith toyline. Back in 2005 when the movie was hyped and being promoted in a colossal marketing campaign, everyone was gearing up their Jedi ways in anticipation of the movie that would bridge the gap between the two trilogies AND finally showed Anakin Skywalker's full transformation into the intergalactic villain, Darth Vader. Then, we all saw it and kinda loved it (except for the Vader scream at the end of the film), and it brought about the end of the Star Wars saga... in films at least. Merchandise was still flowing in and people kept chewing at it like hotcakes. Coincidentally, it was also the time that Hasbro's 500th Star Wars figure was just around the corner and awaiting release. There was no question on anyone's mind that it would definitely be another Vader figure, but how would it stand out from all the other releases? Check the pic below and see for yourselves:
This, my friends, is the 500th Star Wars figure. Hasbro nailed one of the most iconic scenes in Star Wars history - the Meditation Chamber of Darth Vader. If you remember that moment in The Empire Strikes Back, it's where Vader goes to recharge without the use of his helmet or suit, which he removes as well. It's a toy I never really got to appreciate thanks to the bewildering tag price it had back in 2005, but fortune smiled on me today when I was introduced to a bargain sale near GH. Among the many other toys and comics that were on display, my eye happened to catch this little bugger again... for about 1/4 the original price! I guess the saying "good things come to those who wait" really does exist... I plucked it out of the table immediately and brought it home. With that said, here's a little review I prepared to demonstrate it's awesomeness.
As a 3.75 inch figure, the SE Darth Vader isn't much of an intimidating toy to look at. However, the detailing is excellent for those worried about paint jobs and finishes. Being mass produced, chips and smears are expected, but I think I lucked out with the figure I chose. It's pretty impressive looking inside the dome, especially when you have the proper lighting beaming down on the figure, as the chrome and black parts reflect nicely.
I can't really speak on the articulation. First and foremost, this is one toy YOU DO NOT OPEN. It's a diorama representation of Vader's chamber scene from Episode V... so I don't see any reason WHY you should tear it up and dispose of the packaging (unless you are a kid). Really, there's no lightsaber to tinker around with, so it's a hopeless cause and a big waste if you make this figure loose.
Also, the dome is neatly placed on the packaging (which acts as a platform), and there's a lever you can pull up and down to reenact the moment where Vader's Helmet comes down to his scarred and topless head, which can be seen nicely btw, hehe.
In the end, SE Darth Vader is a great toy to add or start your Star Wars collection. Anyway you look at it, it's one heckuva decent collectible, so it's good for display at your room or a desktop with your computer and misc items in it. Price wise, I got it on a sale, so I suppose the demand and value of this novelty item has decreased substantially.. which is good for late bloomers and collectors who missed out on this opportunity. It's been four years since ROTS, so that's to be expected. If you manage to find one of these at a good price and you are a Vader fan, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up. The only flaw I see here is if you're looking for an action-figure... it's not supposed to be one. Overall, a worthy Star Wars item and a classy way to represent the 5ooth figure release of the series.
Paint - 5/5
Packaging - 4/5
Articulation - 2/5
Fun Factor - 4/5
Score - 4/5
Darth Vader is iconic. The very mention of his name will bring many people to their knees and begin reminiscing about his exploits in the legendary Star Wars films, most specifically the Original Trilogy of movies (Episode IV, V, and VI). My first actual Darth Vader figure was from the Revenge Of The Sith toyline. Back in 2005 when the movie was hyped and being promoted in a colossal marketing campaign, everyone was gearing up their Jedi ways in anticipation of the movie that would bridge the gap between the two trilogies AND finally showed Anakin Skywalker's full transformation into the intergalactic villain, Darth Vader. Then, we all saw it and kinda loved it (except for the Vader scream at the end of the film), and it brought about the end of the Star Wars saga... in films at least. Merchandise was still flowing in and people kept chewing at it like hotcakes. Coincidentally, it was also the time that Hasbro's 500th Star Wars figure was just around the corner and awaiting release. There was no question on anyone's mind that it would definitely be another Vader figure, but how would it stand out from all the other releases? Check the pic below and see for yourselves:
This, my friends, is the 500th Star Wars figure. Hasbro nailed one of the most iconic scenes in Star Wars history - the Meditation Chamber of Darth Vader. If you remember that moment in The Empire Strikes Back, it's where Vader goes to recharge without the use of his helmet or suit, which he removes as well. It's a toy I never really got to appreciate thanks to the bewildering tag price it had back in 2005, but fortune smiled on me today when I was introduced to a bargain sale near GH. Among the many other toys and comics that were on display, my eye happened to catch this little bugger again... for about 1/4 the original price! I guess the saying "good things come to those who wait" really does exist... I plucked it out of the table immediately and brought it home. With that said, here's a little review I prepared to demonstrate it's awesomeness.
As a 3.75 inch figure, the SE Darth Vader isn't much of an intimidating toy to look at. However, the detailing is excellent for those worried about paint jobs and finishes. Being mass produced, chips and smears are expected, but I think I lucked out with the figure I chose. It's pretty impressive looking inside the dome, especially when you have the proper lighting beaming down on the figure, as the chrome and black parts reflect nicely.
I can't really speak on the articulation. First and foremost, this is one toy YOU DO NOT OPEN. It's a diorama representation of Vader's chamber scene from Episode V... so I don't see any reason WHY you should tear it up and dispose of the packaging (unless you are a kid). Really, there's no lightsaber to tinker around with, so it's a hopeless cause and a big waste if you make this figure loose.
Also, the dome is neatly placed on the packaging (which acts as a platform), and there's a lever you can pull up and down to reenact the moment where Vader's Helmet comes down to his scarred and topless head, which can be seen nicely btw, hehe.
In the end, SE Darth Vader is a great toy to add or start your Star Wars collection. Anyway you look at it, it's one heckuva decent collectible, so it's good for display at your room or a desktop with your computer and misc items in it. Price wise, I got it on a sale, so I suppose the demand and value of this novelty item has decreased substantially.. which is good for late bloomers and collectors who missed out on this opportunity. It's been four years since ROTS, so that's to be expected. If you manage to find one of these at a good price and you are a Vader fan, you owe it to yourself to pick this one up. The only flaw I see here is if you're looking for an action-figure... it's not supposed to be one. Overall, a worthy Star Wars item and a classy way to represent the 5ooth figure release of the series.
Paint - 5/5
Packaging - 4/5
Articulation - 2/5
Fun Factor - 4/5
Score - 4/5
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