Topic: Han Solo

Comic-Con 2013: Harrison Ford can't escape his past (but he's trying)

Comic-Con 2013: Harrison Ford came to Comic-Con 2013 to discuss his current movie, 'Ender's Game,' but the attendees wanted to hear about Ford's roles of decades past.

Culture Cafe Star Wars Day: Memories of watching the original trilogy at a young age

As Star Wars Day is celebrated, one fan remembers watching the movies before she knew what 'delusions of grandeur' were and when Force philosophy was a little much. Star Wars Day is celebrated on May the fourth (take a second, you'll get it).

Culture Cafe Carrie Fisher says she'll return for a new 'Star Wars' movie

Carrie Fisher recently said she could confirm her return as Princess Leia Organa for a new 'Star Wars' movie. Will Carrie Fisher come back for the entire new trilogy or only one movie?

Culture Cafe Mila Kunis, Sean Bean will star in the Wachowskis' new movie 'Jupiter Ascending'

Mila Kunis, Sean Bean and Channing Tatum will star in the Wachowskis' mysterious sci-fi movie 'Jupiter Ascending.' Mila Kunis is currently starring in the 'Wizard of Oz' prequel 'Oz the Great and Powerful.'

Culture Cafe Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill are 'talking' with 'Star Wars' insiders about appearing in new movies, says Hamill

Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, who starred in the original 'Star Wars' trilogy, are discussing appearing in the new movies, according to Hamill. Carrie Fisher starred as Princess Leia Organa, while Mark Hamill played Luke Skywalker.

Culture Cafe Harrison Ford rumor: Has he signed on for 'Star Wars 7'?

Are the Harrison Ford rumors true -- that the actor has signed on for the new 'Star Wars' movie? The Harrison Ford rumor is so far unconfirmed.

Culture Cafe 'Star Wars': Which characters are getting their own spin-off films?

'Star Wars' will already be getting at least three new films for a new trilogy that's planned for 2015. Which beloved characters from the original trilogy may get their own spin-off movies?

Toy Hall of Fame inducts Dominoes, Star Wars

Toy Hall of Fame's newest inductees include Dominoes and  action figures of Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and the rest. 10 other finalists, including Magic 8 Ball and the board game Twister, did not make the cut for the Toy Hall of Fame. 

Culture Cafe 'Star Wars: Episode 7': Harrison Ford open to returning for a new film, sources say

Unnamed sources are saying 'Star Wars' actor Harrison Ford is 'open to the idea of doing the movie.'

Culture Cafe 'Star Wars: Episode 7': How Disney could avoid ruining 'Star Wars'

'Star Wars: Episode 7' is coming, whether we like it or not. I don't – but the news about 'Star Wars: Episode 7' may not be all terrible.

'Gods Like Us': 6 stories of Hollywood from Ty Burr's new book

Here are 6 tales of Hollywood lore in 'Gods Like Us.'

New battle in 'Princess Wars': Disney dolls featuring ... your daughter's face

Disney continues its princess juggernaut, rolling out custom-made princess dolls that will have personalized faces etched onto them by computer. Is it good, bad, or just ... weird?

It's London Olympics meets 'Jersey Shore': Welcome to the Velodrome

From funny helmets to pizza-cutter bikes, track cycling at the Olympics Velodrome is one part aerodynamics, one part athleticism, and one part vaudeville.

Horizons Star Wars 1313: First look at new LucasArts game hits the Web

LucasArts has released gameplay footage of its new action title, Star Wars 1313. 

Chapter & Verse 'Star Wars' novels: still on bestseller lists

The newest 'Star Wars' novel, 'Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse,' holds the No. 8 slot on the New York Times bestseller list. Success has become the norm for the books.

Culture Cafe Haven returns: A Q&A with Eric Balfour

'Haven' star Eric Balfour talks about his character 'Duke,' and what to expect in Season Two of Syfy's supernatural TV show. 'Haven' premiers tonight at 10 p.m. on Syfy.
07/15/2011 11:57 am

Editorial Board Blog Are these crazy suits Iran's answer to pro-democracy protests in Syria?

This picture of Iranian soldiers in camouflage suits during Monday's military parade should not go unnoticed as the history of the Middle East is being rewritten.
04/19/2011 01:58 pm

In Pictures Pod people

Festivus and three other made-for-TV holidays

Faux holidays like “Seinfeld’s” Festivus, popularized in 1997, forgo the traditional in favor of another way to celebrate the season. Consider it Hollywood’s way of poking fun at – or maybe offering a little social commentary about – Americans’ tendency to go overboard on their Christmas observances. Festivus is not the only made-for-TV holiday – and it even may not be the only one to catch on in real life. Here’s the skinny on Festivus and three other invented days of celebration, brought to you by the Dream Machine.
12/23/2010 04:53 pm

Harry Potter video game 'Lego Harry Potter' is worth the money

Harry Potter has a video game? Yes, and 'Lego Harry Potter' is a blast to play.
06/30/2010 10:22 am

SpaceX launch: Falcon 9 powers into orbit

Falcon 9 roared up Friday afternoon from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. The SpaceX launch means that prospects for the Obama administration’s space-lift plans may have soared upward as well.
06/04/2010 07:07 pm

10 video games that should be made into movies

Starring Swedish-American actor Jake Gyllenhaal as a Persian nobleman, the movie adaptation of the 2003 video game 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time' opens Friday. Here are 10 more video games that would make great movies.
05/27/2010 02:11 pm

Cool Astronomy We even talk like we're from space

Whenever we use terms like 'light-year' or 'cosmic,' we're using language brought to us by astronomers.
05/10/2010 04:51 pm

National Star Wars Day: Our top 10 Star Wars quotes

May 4th is the unofficial National Star Wars Day, which means it's time to break out our favorite Star Wars quotes.
05/04/2010 04:49 pm

In Pictures Famous Aliens