George Lucas on the gamble and success of Star Wars (1977)
George Lucas talks about how he made 'Star Wars,' what he hoped to accomplish, the 'death of the western' and how he heard of wookies
By Paul Sca... Read more...
How the world welcomed baby Carrie Fisher (1956)
These newspaper clippings show the world's joy over the birth of a celebrity newborn -- Carrie Fisher. The woman behind Star Wars' Princess Leia grew ... Read more...
Brooks soars again in ‘Spaceballs’ spoof (1987)
Mel Brooks' Spaceballs may not be quite in the league of Blazing Saddles, it is sharp enough to make it clear that Brooks is back in fine form.
Star Wars video game cartridges from Parker Brothers (1982 & 1983)
Star Wars Empire Strikes Back video game cartridge (1982)
The Imperial Walkers are moving toward the Rebel base on the Ice Planet Hoth. Can you destr... Read more...
Star Wars takes off (1977)
"Star Wars" takes off
by Jerry Buck
Star Wars is a dazzling galactic swashbuckler, a smashing movie and a smash hit.
Far and away the best ... Read more...
Star Wars blooper reel with outtakes (1977)
Principal photography for the first "Star Wars" movie (now titled "Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope") began on March 22, 1976, and the movie hit... Read more...
