The Force as Religion: PW Talks to Jediist Daniel Jones

Ahead of the theatrical release of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ on Dec. 15, the founder of the U.K.-based Church of Jediism discusses the challenges and appeal of the Jedi-based faith in his book, ‘Becoming the Force.’ Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]

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‘More famous than Mickey Mouse’: Inside Duolingo’s ambitious plan for its viral owl mascot

The Duolingo owl is single-wingedly rewriting the modern mascot playbook and unlocking new business along the way. On a Friday morning in mid-October, crowds of people—many in elaborate costumes—poured into the Jacob Javits convention center on Manhattan’s far west side. They were attending day... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-11-14 11:00:00 UTC ]
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How the Mama of ‘Star Wars’ revolutionized science fiction and fantasy books

Over the course of her career, Judy-Lynn del Rey earned a reputation as a superstar editor among her authors. Think of your favorite fantasy or science-fiction novel. You’ll know the author and title, of course. But can you think of its editor or publisher? Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-10-10 19:30:00 UTC ]
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The best Labor Day tech sales you can still get from Apple, Amazon, Samsung and more

Although the holiday weekend has come to a close, some Labor Day sales are still available. Historically, Labor Day isn't a boon for tech deals but there are always a few decent ones that pop up, particularly in the outdoor tech space. Labor Day sales often overlap with back-to-school sales as... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-09-03 14:30:14 UTC ]
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This Lego Labor Day sale discounts Star Wars and Mario sets by 25 percent

It’s almost Labor Day so the sales have started to trickle in. Here’s a cool one. A whole bunch of Lego sets are on sale for 25 percent off from, uh, Barnes & Noble. That may not make sense on paper, but we assure you that these discounts are very real. It’s tough to pick the “best”... Continue reading at Engadget

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Book Review: ‘What Have We Here?,’ by Billy Dee Williams

His charming memoir “What Have We Here?” traces the path from a Harlem childhood to “Star Wars,” while lamenting the roles that never came his way. Continue reading at The New York Times

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7 Tarot Decks for Sci-Fi and Superhero Fans

One can only hope that, someday, there will be a 'Star Wars' tarot. In the meantime, here are a handful of decks inspired by other major sci-fi and capes-and-tights franchises. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon is selling two Echo Show 5 Kids smart displays for the price of one

If you think your kids should have a smart display of their very own, this might be a good time to grab two of them from Amazon. In advance of Prime Day, you can get two Echo Show 5 Kids for the price of one. The displays came out in 2023 and typically go for $100 each. By using the code... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-06-22 16:30:34 UTC ]
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'Star Wars: Visions' Volume 2 trailer teases Aardman's take on Wookiees

Did you ever want to see how the creators of Wallace and Grommit would handle the Star Wars universe? You're about to get your chance. Disney has released a trailer for Star Wars: Visions Volume 2, and it includes a peek at Aardman's short film "I Am Your Mother." To no one's surprise, it... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-10 15:13:55 UTC ]
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Disney built an AI that can easily make actors look younger or older

Disney researchers have developed an artificial intelligence system that seemingly makes it far easier to make an actor appear younger or older in a scene. While artists will still be able to make manual adjustments to make sure the effect looks as realistic as possible, the AI tool could take... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-12-01 15:45:09 UTC ]
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The first 'Mandalorian' season three trailer reunites a favorite Star Wars family

With D23 underway this weekend, Disney had a lot to share with Star Wars fans. In all, the company debuted three trailers at the expo. First, there was a final look at Star Wars: Andor ahead of the show’s Disney+ premiere on September 21st. Then, we got to see Tales of the Jedi, a new animated... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-09-10 19:06:44 UTC ]
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Spotify unveils a new hub for Netflix soundtracks, playlists and podcasts

After doing the same for Disney, Spotify has launched a Netflix hub bringing all of the streaming service's soundtracks, playlists and podcasts into one place. While many of Netflix's soundtracks were already on Spotify, the new feature puts all content related to the service in one place. That... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2021-11-23 13:00:54 UTC ]
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A brilliant glimpse of every lightsaber that matters

“Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection” offers a brief history of the weapons and their wielders. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Can’t get enough Game of Thrones or Star Wars? New editions on cult favorites are here to satisfy.

Escape again into the worlds created by George R.R. Martin, Ray Bradbury, Lewis Carroll and more. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Could lockdown herald an exciting new chapter for the book trade?

The pandemic has thrown publishing and booksellers into crisis – and left customers struggling to obtain books when they most want them. But some in the industry sense an opportunity to drag it into the 21st centuryOn 18 March, Emma Corfield-Walters received the news that for the second year... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-05-10 08:00:20 UTC ]
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C-3PO actor Anthony Daniels talks ‘The Rise of Skywalker,’ his new memoir and four decades of Star Wars

The only actor to appear in every film of the Skywalker saga reflects on his experience in the book “I Am C-3PO: The Inside Story.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-12-20 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Carrie Fisher's family disavows 'unauthorized' new book. But its author is confused

The upcoming book "Carrie Fisher: A Life on the Edge," by Sheila Weller, is being publicly disavowed by some of the late "Star Wars" actress' family members. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-10-24 23:17:51 UTC ]
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The stories behind big Cannes Lion winners and the riskiest advertising moves of the year

At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Ad Age sat down with some of the brightest minds in advertising and marketing to discuss some of the bravest and most talked about ideas of this year, some of which also scored big Lions last week.  One of the most celebrated campaigns... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-06-24 17:00:00 UTC ]
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Watch: Movie poster psychology explained by a veteran designer

James Verdesoto is a graphic designer who's masterminded the visual marketing for countless movies, including iconic posters for "Pulp Fiction" (when he was creative director at Miramax), "Girl, Interrupted" and "Ocean's Eleven." Today, Vanity Fair puts him to great use with the release of... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi abuse blamed on Russian trolls and 'political agendas'

Report finds half of negative comments aimed at Rian Johnson’s movie came from Twitter bots or trolls, indicating fan backlash was overstatedMore than half of the hostile responses to The Last Jedi, episode eight of the Star Wars saga, were politically motivated trolling or the result of... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Midnight Line clocks up second week at number one

Lee Child’s The Midnight Line (Bantam) has boomeranged back into the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, a week after it was displaced by Star Wars: The Last Jedi Junior Novel (Dean & Son). It sold 27,165 copies for £114,021, rocketing past the 100,000 copies sold milestone in just three... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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