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Star Wars: The 1970s French disco dance-off between Darth Vader and C-3PO

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STAR Wars: the 1970s French disco dance-off between Darth Vader and C3PO:

Posted: 4th, May 2013 | In: Film, Flashback | Comment


Darth Vader dies: Star Wars fighter Bob Anderson was 89

star wars darth vader bob andersonDARTH Vader, was a composite blend of David Prowse (body – top image below) James Earl Jones (voice) and British Olympic fencer Bob Anderson, who played the ultimate film baddie in the Star Wars films. Bob Anderson, who wielded Darth Vader’s light sabre in two Star Wars films – The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi – has died. He was 89.

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Posted: 3rd, January 2012 | In: Film | Comment


George Lucas Isn’t Rich Enough Yet, Says Yoda Noodles Commercial

IF it wasn’t bad enough seeing Darth Vader flogging computers for PC World, Yoda’s in on the act now vending noodles to Japan.

Seriously.

It seems that George Lucas is absolutely desperate to annoy as many Star Wars fans as possible, tinkering with the old movies and re-releasing them with new, pointless segments and getting as many of the characters to star in as many commercials as possible.

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Posted: 21st, November 2011 | In: The Consumer | Comments (3)


Buy Darth Vader’s Actual Star Wars Out For Halloween (Photos)

IT’S not too late to buy Darth Vader’s original costume in time for Halloween (2011) or the Christmas party. The Star Wars outfit was made for The Empire Strikes Back in 1980. One small issue – it’s expected to sell for up to £230,000 at Christie’s showroom in South Kensington, London. You might to be a bit more creative. Fetch the toilet role tubes

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Christie's employee Caitlin Graham adjusts an original Darth Vader costume, that is expected to sell for up to £230,000 when it is put up for auction next month, at the Christie's showroom in South Kensington, London.

Posted: 28th, October 2010 | In: Film | Comment