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DVD Review: Indiana Jones - The Adventure Collection

May 15, 2008, 14:26 GMT

They may have named the dog Indiana, but Dr. Jones’ latest adventure is sure to be some of the big box office hits of the summer and no dog.  To whet the appetite of the movie-going public Paramount releases this set of the first three adventures of our erstwhile archeologist. ... more

Get ready for Dr. Jones' return with new Indiana Jones - The Adventure Collection

May 3, 2008, 13:27 GMT

Own the movies that started the great adventure! Indiana Jones returns to DVD on May 13th with all-new special edition DVDs and M&C’s giving away three copies of the DVD collection – which includes Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom and Last Crusade with all-new, exclusive bonus features on each movie. ... more

DVD Review: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Volume Three - The Years of Change

May 2, 2008, 14:23 GMT

The young Indiana Jones’ adventures continues and concludes with this final set that covers the years 1917 to 1920.  Indy has adventures and bumps into some famous faces along the way.  We even get to see Harrison Ford put on the fedora in this final round.   ... more

Harrison Ford ready for a fifth Indy adventure

Apr 25, 2008, 6:00 GMT

Harrison Ford wants to star in a fifth 'Indiana Jones' movie. ... more

Own the movies that started it all! Indiana Jones returns with special edition DVDs

Mar 6, 2008, 16:42 GMT

According to the American Film Institute, he’s the greatest action-adventure hero of all time – and his unforgettable exploits can be relished by fans old and new as never before when all three Indiana Jones movies debut as individual Special Edition DVDs and in an all-new box set on May 13.  ... more

The Indiana Jones trailer is finally here!

Feb 14, 2008, 16:20 GMT

The first trailer to the highly anticipated 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' is now online. ... more

Star Wars returns to theaters with new animated feature

Feb 12, 2008, 15:48 GMT

Star Wars fans get ready. The saga is set to continue with the release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars – a 3-D animated film hitting theaters in August before making its way to television in the fall. ... more

DVD Review: Family Guy – Blue Harvest

Jan 15, 2008, 13:52 GMT

Imagine being part of an unabashed pop culture animated television show, and having the opportunity to pay tribute to perhaps the biggest pop culture icon of the last forty years.  The Family Guy team has done just that in a two hour show, Blue Harvest, presenting a retelling of Star Wars, the likes of which we have never seen. ... more

Star Wars: Darth Bane

Jan 9, 2008, 12:22 GMT

According to the book description, this latest novel Rule of Two (Star Wars: Darth Bane) by Drew Karpyshyn is about ... more

Win a copy of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Volume One

Oct 23, 2007, 18:23 GMT

Indiana Jones has returned to DVD with the release of the massive The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Volume One. M&C is giving away five copies of the 12-disc set – which is now available. ... more

DVD Review: The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones, Volume One

Oct 23, 2007, 13:25 GMT

The adventures of a young Henry Jones Jr., the dog was called Indiana, finally make their way onto DVD in this first set.  He would later grow up to thrill us in Raiders of the Lost Ark.  These episodes educate us as well as entertain us, or so creator George Lucas hoped they would.   ... more

Starz Insider: Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco

Sep 21, 2007, 2:20 GMT

'Starz Inside' Series Kicks Off Monday, September 24 With Fog City Mavericks: The Filmmakers of San Francisco. ... more

George Lucas hires writer for 'Red Tails'

Aug 28, 2007, 18:12 GMT

John Ridley has been hired by George Lucas to write WWII action adventure 'Red Tails.' ... more

Indiana Jones' adventures come to the pages of Dark Horse

Jul 26, 2007, 19:52 GMT

Lucasfilm's celebrated action/adventure hero, Indiana Jones, the forerunner of popular characters such as Lara Croft, will be making a triumphant return in 2008 with the yet-to-be-titled fourth installment of the Indiana Jones film series. ... more

Sony to release “Anniversary Editions” of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth

Jun 22, 2007, 17:55 GMT

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced the release of a new “25th Anniversary Edition” of The Dark Crystal and an “Anniversary Edition” of Labyrinth. Both films arrive on store shelves August 14th for a suggested retail price of $24.96 each. ... more

George Lucas thinks Spidey is 'silly'

May 10, 2007, 12:04 GMT

Seems this is the day to talk with the press. First there was Mike Myers, now there is George Lucas. ... more

AMPAS to celebrate 30th anniversary of “Star Wars”

Mar 30, 2007, 10:19 GMT

The 1977 Best Picture nominee “Star Wars” will be screened as the first feature of the fourth installment of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Great To Be Nominated” series. ... more

Spielberg, Lucas and Coppola to give Best director's award

Feb 24, 2007, 23:20 GMT

This first Oscar secret is a biggie.  Steven Spielberg, Francis Ford Coppola, and George Lucas together will be presenting the Best Director award for the Oscars tomorrow. ... more

'Indiana Jones 4' to reunite old pals: Connery too?

Jan 2, 2007, 15:51 GMT

Old pals actor Harrison Ford and film makers Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have confirmed the fourth Indiana Jones film beginning production in June of 2007. ... more

Ford, Spielberg and Lucas back in business

Jan 2, 2007, 12:30 GMT

Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas have confirmed they will begin working together on a fourth Indiana Jones film in June this year. ... more

Lucas confirms 4th Indiana Jones pic

Dec 31, 2006, 3:18 GMT

George Lucas confirmed in an interview on December 30th that script had been finalized for the next Indiana Jones action adventure movie and it would begin filming next year. ... more

Star Wars continues in the pages of Dark Horse Comics

Nov 5, 2006, 19:11 GMT

George Lucas may have finished his latest trip into the Star Wars universe, but the struggle between the Rebels and Empire continue each month in the pages of Dark Horse Comics - including three graphic novels In the Shadows of Their Fathers; Honor and Duty; and Jedi vs. Sith. ... more

George Lucas to quit blockbuster movies

Oct 5, 2006, 17:20 GMT

Los Angeles - Star Wars creator George Lucas is to stop making movies because he believes that the days of the blockbuster are over. ... more

'Star Wars' George Lucas gives USC $175 million

Sep 20, 2006, 16:49 GMT

LOS ANGELES - 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas, who was a graduate of University of Southern California, as a film student, is paying back to his alma mater - $175 million. ... more

Star Wars creator donates 175 million dollars for film school

Sep 20, 2006, 3:12 GMT

Los Angeles - Star Wars creator George Lucas has donated 175 million dollars to build a new film school at his alma mater, the University of Southern California (USC), the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday. ... more

Phantom Indiana Jones

Aug 22, 2006, 16:19 GMT

George Lucas has warned fans that 'Indiana Jones 4' could be a disappointment. ... more

The original Star Wars Trilogy is coming to DVD and we are giving away 5 copies!

Aug 16, 2006, 21:03 GMT

To celebrate the return of one of the biggest film franchises in movie history, Monsters and Critics has teamed Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to give away five copies of each of the new two-disc DVD editions of Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. ... more

Star Wars! The epic lives on this September with new DVDs, videogames and toys

Aug 14, 2006, 23:48 GMT

Star Wars fans across the galaxy will experience the excitement and adventure of the Star Wars Trilogy as never before on Sept. 12, thanks to the premiere of LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy; a new lineup of toys; and an event fans have been asking to see for years: the DVD debuts of the original versions of the three movies ... more

LA Film Fest kicks off star studded events

Jun 23, 2006, 4:19 GMT

Los Angeles, CA, USA - June 22nd marks the first day of the 2006 Los Angeles Film Festival (June 22 – July 2, 2006). ... more

Visiting Paris this summer - take in a bit of Hollywood!

May 16, 2006, 9:40 GMT

A number of big exhibitions and open- air film festivals are set to take place in and around Paris this summer. ... more

Lucas blasts Cruise as he talks about Indiana Jones 4

May 12, 2006, 2:40 GMT

Los Angeles (dpa) - Star Wars creator George Lucas has blasted the Tom Cruise action movie Mission: Impossible III as boring and says that the upcoming Indiana Jones 4 will steer clear of relentless stunts. ... more

Star Wars goes to the small screen

Mar 20, 2006, 1:17 GMT

Star Wars movie franchise to expand into 100 television episodes. ... more

H. Ford says Indiana Jones a go!

Mar 17, 2006, 15:23 GMT

German magazine 'Fit For Fun' is quoting Harrison Ford as confirming shooting on the next Indiana Jones sequel will begin soon. ... more

Lucas updates on Indy 4

Jan 19, 2006, 21:20 GMT

Writing continues, leaving a fourth Indiana Jones a long way off ... more

George Lucas gets revenge on critics with two People's Choice Awards

Jan 11, 2006, 10:34 GMT

Los Angeles - Director George Lucas not only took in record income in 2005, but on Tuesday night, he also took home the highest movie honour awarded by the American public. ... more

Revenge of the Sith Will Hit DVD November 1st!

Jul 26, 2005, 7:52 GMT

Lucasfilm and Fox Home Entertainment present a two-disc set for the 'Revenge of the Sith' DVD, with uncompromising picture and sound mastered directly from the original digital source material. ... more

Movement on Indiana Jones 4

May 30, 2005, 15:11 GMT

It is being reported that Jeff Nathanson's draft script for Indiana Jones 4 has been approved by George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. ... more

Movie Review: Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith

May 19, 2005, 11:23 GMT

I still remember the first time I really became aware of George Lucas. Not more than eight, I discovered an especially careworn copy of an Empire Strikes Back novelization buried in the bleak looking Science Fiction section of my tiny local library. ... more

The Unseen Movie Review: Revenge of the Sith

May 18, 2005, 19:12 GMT

George Lucas has finally done it right.  I know usually I whine on about films I have not seen but I was lucky enough to get an advance screening of “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, and I’m happy to say it is good. ... more

3 Fantastic New Revenge of the Sith TV Spots

Apr 19, 2005, 10:21 GMT

Three excellent new tv spots have appeared online to the final in George Lucas's Star Wars saga, 'Revenge of the Sith'. The TV spots titled 'Unite', 'Jedi Action', and 'Jedi Action 2' are the second wave of TV spots Lucasfilm have released, and feature tons of brand new footage. ... more

Three Excellent New TV Spots To Revenge of the Sith

Apr 2, 2005, 22:48 GMT

The official Star Wars site has put up 3 superb new TV spots to May's 'Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith'. The TV Spots feature brand new footage and what seems to be the first music released for the final Star Wars film.

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Update: Its Here. The Revenge of the Sith Trailer Has Arrived

Mar 14, 2005, 17:24 GMT

To sum up this trailer in 1 word all i can say is 'BADASS'. The Trailer to 'Star Wars: Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith' has hit online at hyperspace and many other different locations on the internet. The 2 and a half minute trailer premiered last night during the OC in the USA. UPDATE: Now Available for everyone officially ... more

The Final Star Wars: Episode III Poster Arrives

Mar 9, 2005, 15:58 GMT

The final theatrical poster to 'Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith' has premiered online at the official 'Star Wars' web site. The theatrical release poster is now on its way to movie theaters. The new one-sheet is illustrated by Drew Struzan, continuing a tradition begun with the Special Edition release of the Star Wars trilogy in 1997.

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Clip From The New Star Wars Trailer Online

Mar 4, 2005, 11:25 GMT

A clip from the upcoming full 'Star Wars Revenge of the Sith' trailer has appeared online over at the official site. The clip is a TV spot promoting the new trailer set for release on Thursday.

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New Offical Revenge of the Sith Stills

Feb 26, 2005, 20:29 GMT

Fox have released a new bunch of official stills to the upcoming sci-fi epic Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. ... more

Revenge of the Sith Will Open Cannes 2005

Feb 18, 2005, 17:57 GMT

The Guardian reports that George Lucas's final ever 'Star Wars' film 'Revenge of the Sith' will open up this years Cannes film festival in May. ... more

New Revenge of the Sith Posters Leaked

Feb 17, 2005, 19:05 GMT

A new set of 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith' character posters have leaked online over at Millennium Falcon before officially been released. ... more

Revenge of the Sith Worldwide Release Dates.

Jan 29, 2005, 13:42 GMT

The official 'Star Wars' website has put up the full list of worldwide release dates for 'Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith'. Some countries such as China are missing from the list currently due to strict censorship laws. ... more

Next 'Revenge of the Sith' Trailer March 11th

Jan 21, 2005, 17:54 GMT

TFN reports that the full 'Star Wars: Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith' trailer will be release on March 11th which is just under 2 months. The trailer will be screened it theaters with the CGI animated film 'Robots'. ... more

Revenge of the Sith Trailer Description.

Jan 20, 2005, 19:37 GMT

'Star Wars' fansite TheForce.net have managed to get hold of a trailer description to the upcoming 'Revenege of the Sith' full trailer. The trailer is expected for release in March. ... more

Revenge of the Sith Soundtrack Release Date.

Dec 24, 2004, 11:49 GMT

The soundtrack to Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith has been set for a May 3rd 2005 release date according to TFN. ... more

IT'S HERE. Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Teaser Trailer has Arrived!

Nov 6, 2004, 22:11 GMT

Updated - The Star Wars Episode III Revenge of the Sith teaser trailer has arrived online at hyperspace in all of its glory. The trailer is also airing on TV around the world over the next few days, so check your local listings.

UPDATED: The Trailer is now available over at Real.com in real player format, for free. Check it Out in Real Player Format here

UPATED: Movie-List.Com has a Full Screen Version of the trailer. Check it out here

UPDATED: The Trailer is now officially available to everyone here

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Ultimate Jedi Action Experience. Episode 3 Game Trailer Online Now.

Nov 6, 2004, 21:16 GMT

Over the past 2 weeks new media to Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith has been pouring in. First with the teaser poster, then the teaser trailer, screenshots to the game, and now a teaser trailer to Star Wars Revenge of the Sith: The Video Game. ... more

Official Revenge of the Sith Poster Now Online!!! UPDATED

Oct 29, 2004, 17:49 GMT

The Official Star Wars web site has released the Star Wars Episode 3 Revenge of the Sith Teaser Poster to the internet.

UPDATE: Massive High Resolution version of the poster added.

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Lucasarts to Release 'Revenge of the Sith' on Hand Held Gaming Systems.

Oct 29, 2004, 14:28 GMT

Ubisoft, one of the world's largest video game publishers, today announced the signing of a new and exclusive licensing deal with LucasArts to develop portable video games based on the upcoming Star Wars^®: Revenge of the Sith^TM movie. The title will be available on the new next-generation of handheld consoles - Sony's PSP^TM, Nintendo DS^TM, as well on Game Boy^® Advance - and will launch in conjunction with the movie in Spring 2005. ... more

More News on the Revenge of the Sith Trailer.

Oct 21, 2004, 10:02 GMT

Its official the Star Wars episode 3 teaser trailer will be online for the first time on November 4th in the afternoon. However this will only be available to Hyperpace member and AOL subscribers. ... more

Revenge of the Sith Trailer release date.

Oct 19, 2004, 16:53 GMT

Cinescape say that trusted sources say the Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith trailer will play in theatres from November, 5th infront of The Incredibles. But apparantly that is not the first date for the trailer to be shown. ... more

George Lucas to Receive 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award

Oct 15, 2004, 23:56 GMT

George Lucas has been selected by the American Film Institute's (AFI) Board of Trustees to receive the 33rd AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film, it was announced today by Sir Howard Stringer, chair of the AFI Board of Trustees. ... more

Star Wars Episode 3 TEASER POSTER Revealed? UPDATED!!!

Oct 14, 2004, 16:07 GMT

TheForce.Net has a bootleg version of the first teaser poster banner to the final star wars film, 'Revenge of the Sith'. The Poster follows the same aspects as the other 2 prequel poster, all have included Anikan.

UPDATED: THE POSTER IS NOT THE TEASER POSTER BUT IS EITHER A FAKE, OR A COCEPT POSTER.

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Revenge of the Sith Trailer Description.

Oct 11, 2004, 13:46 GMT

TheForce.Net has the first trailer description to the eagerly awaited first trailer to Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith. From the sounds of it, it seems like its going to be very good. ... more

George Lucas Says Star Wars will move to TV

Sep 16, 2004, 23:47 GMT

George Lucas has been talking to the Associated Press about the future of Star Wars after Episode III. ... more

George Lucas Talks to Carrie Fisher

Sep 10, 2004, 0:24 GMT

As Star Wars fever escalates with the upcoming DVD release of the Star Wars Trilogy, Sound & Vision's October issue provides an exclusive interview with legendary Star Wars Director George Lucas conducted by his favorite princess Carrie Fisher. ... more