Just before Halloween 2012, The Walt Disney Company made an announcement that shook Hollywood and fanboys all over the world: it had purchased George Lucas’s production company, Lucasfilm – along with the highly lucrative Star Wars and Indiana Jones properties that it owned – for the unbelievable sum of $4.05 billion.
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Google users can choose to visit The Dark Side under Star Wars theme
In anticipation of the new movie, Gmail, Google Maps and YouTube get Star Wars features — but you must choose between light or dark.
Mark Hamill Finally Opens Up About Star Wars 7
Although we’re still yet to see Luke Skywalker in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’, he’s finally opened up about his return to the galaxy far, far away.
How J.J. Abrams Feels About Stars Wars: The Force Awakens Finally Being Released
Sci-Fi Director J.J. Abrams has recently opened up about the thrill, and apparent burden, that directing the upcoming Stars Wars: The Force Awakens has been.
Hilarious photo series shows what Darth Vader’s daily life looks like
When Darth Vader isn’t using the force to battle his own son or punish disobedient soldiers under his command, when he’s not blowing up stars, and when he’s not chasing rebels, he probably has a pretty mundane life.
Watch Harrison Ford Surprise Some Rabid ‘Star Wars’ Fans
Harrison Ford has been having a lot of fun in the run-up to his return as Han Solo in the new Star Wars sequel The Force Awakens. But we don’t think we’ve ever seen him quite this delighted about being back in the cockpit.
Star Wars Breaks All-Time Box Office Record Before It Even Opens
Those still wondering whether ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ will top other cinematic behemoths like ‘Avatar’ or ‘The Avengers’, take note.
How Often Disney Is Planning To Release Star Wars Movies
We’ve known since the day they bought Lucasfilm that Disney had big plans for Star Wars. First, they announced three new entries in the saga beloved by millions, and then they announced more.
The Force Awakens Fashion World with New Charity Initiative
In celebration of Lucasfilm’s highly anticipated film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney Consumer Products and Bloomingdale’s are joining forces with an illustrious group of designers in a new fashion-meets-fundraising initiative, “Force 4 Fashion.” Taking inspiration from the film’s costume designer, Michael Kaplan, fashion favorites Cynthia Rowley, Diane von Furstenberg, Giles Deacon, Halston, Opening Ceremony, Ovadia & Sons, Parker, Rag & Bone, Timo Weiland and Todd Snyder are each creating an outfit to be auctioned for charity that pays homage to characters from the new movie.
“This collaboration celebrates the distinctive synergy between film and fashion in the run up to an exceptional moment in the history of pop culture. We’re excited to see how this incredible lineup of designers interprets Star Wars characters in unique ways, as well as to raise money for a great cause,” said Leslie Ferraro, Co-Chair, Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media and President, Disney Consumer Products.
The designers’ looks will be revealed at a “Force 4 Fashion” launch event, presented byKay Jewelers, in New York City on December 2nd before going on display in Bloomingdale’s NYC flagship windows the following day. Outfits will then be auctioned off December 2-18 by Bloomingdale’s on CharityBuzz.com, with the proceeds benefiting their holiday charity partner, Child Mind Institute, on behalf of Star Wars: Force For Change – a charitable initiative that empowers people to make a positive impact on the world around them.
Additionally, Michael Kaplan has designed three, limited edition “little brown bag” reusable totes, only available for purchase at Bloomingdale’s during the holiday season starting just before Thanksgiving. The Star Wars-themed totes will be merchandised in pop-up shops featuring various Star Wars-inspired merchandise.
“Bloomingdale’s is thrilled to join forces with such a historic yet continually ground breaking film,” said Anne Keating, Bloomingdale’s Senior Vice President of Public Relations, Special Events and Philanthropy. “We are excited to fuse fashion with pop culture to raise awareness and funds for our long standing partner, Child Mind Institute, which has been a pioneer for children’s mental health.”
In addition to these bespoke fashion collaborations Star Wars fans can find ready-to-wear apparel and accessories at a broad range of retailers.
For more information about “Force 4 Fashion” please visit StarWars.com and follow the social conversation using the hashtag #Force4Fashion.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens opens in U.S. theaters on December 18, 2015.
Globally: “Star Wars: Fashion Finds The Force” Launches in London
Star Wars’ association with British fashion and design will also be celebrated by London-based designers Agi & Sam, Bobby Abley, Christopher Raeburn, J.W. Anderson, Nasir Mazhar, Peter Pilotto, Phoebe English, Preen and Thomas Tait. These 10 designers have also created catwalk looks inspired by Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Their designs will be showcased at an extraordinary “Star Wars: Fashion Finds The Force” presentation on November 26th in London, following which they will be available to fans worldwide by online auction at www.starwarsfashion.london with all proceeds donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change initiative.
Life-Size X-Wing Fighter Lands in Singapore’s Changi Airport
A life-size replica of an X-Wing from the “Star Wars” series has flown into terminal 3 of Changi Airport in Singapore.
