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Nine incredible Star Wars VII posters made by fans

Rebekah Rhoden Contributor

By Rebekah Rhoden in New Design on Tuesday 14 May 2013

These nine Star War fan posters are pretty exceptional, so we think they deserve some recognition. The stylish and epic photographs make for impressive poster ideas in anticipation of the new film. So, does this fan art make you feel the force?

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Star Wars Occupation Flow Chart

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in New Trends on Friday 3 May 2013

If you’re the sort who flaps about like a fish out of water when it comes to plotting out your career path in life, but can stay on the couch for days to watch Star Wars with dogged single-mindedness, maybe all you need to find out what you’re destined to do in life is this [...]

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Watch Star Wars: A New Hope in just 60 seconds

Annie Churdar Contributor

By Annie Churdar in Video on Thursday 2 May 2013

Still haven’t gotten around to seeing the Star Wars movies? Seriously? Have you been living under a rock? Well, obviously you need to be brought up to speed on reality. Just spend 60 seconds watching this video and you’ll be set. This super-fast cartoon version of Star Wars: A New Hope is perhaps better than [...]

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Is George Lucas setting up an art museum?

Annie Churdar Contributor

By Annie Churdar in New Trends on Tuesday 23 April 2013

First Sci-fi epic movies, now this. George Lucas setting up a huge, multi-million dollar art museum in the San Fransisco Bay Area with exhibits of interest for both children and adults. Anything from Norman Rockwell to comic book art, it’s all here! And, of course, don’t forget the huge display of cinema related art. Lot’s of cool [...]

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Illustrated Star Wars movie maps by Andrew DeGraff

Annie Churdar Contributor

By Annie Churdar in New Illustration on Thursday 18 April 2013

Now this is what we call fan art! Check out these finely detailed Star Wars infographic style illustrated movie maps by Andrew DeGraff where you can follow the events from each movie.

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Vadering: Levitation, done the Star Wars way

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in New Trends on Wednesday 10 April 2013

Can this be true? Vadering, a geeky Star Wars reference to Darth Vader’s invisible neck choke, might just be the next big Internet phenomenon. At least two people need to be in the shot, with one playing the role of Vader with one outstretched arm and clenched fingers, and another playing victim suspended in mid-air, [...]

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The latest fad in China? Dogs in pantyhose, of course

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in New Trends on Wednesday 10 April 2013

Seems like the Chinese have just invented a new way to punish their dogs: make them strap on some pantyhose, and stilettos too, for added sexiness. Is it just us, or do most of the dogs in the pictures sport a resigned look on their face? It’s amusing for all of one second, but quickly [...]

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SPONSORED: Australia’s SBS 2, a new home for the ‘thinking 30 somethings’

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By Lost At E Minor in New Trends on Thursday 4 April 2013

With an agenda to push the boundaries and bring a younger voice to Australian TV, SBS 2 launched this week and looks set to unleash a unique perspective on edgy culture and comedy, travel and sports. This is a very welcome addition to Australian television, offering viewers ‘free-to-air and Australian premiere content including the channel’s [...]

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The Star Wars Remix project: may the creativity be with you

Mareike Muller Contributor

By Mareike Muller in New Art on Wednesday 3 April 2013

Even though you might not be a fan of the Star War movies, or going to international conventions, meet-ups and stuff, you still might enjoy the characters, gimmicks and famous quotes brought into our lives. To guarantee you some more fun with Darth, Jabba and friends, you should take a look at the Star Wars [...]

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At London Luton Airport, holographic staff will tend to you

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in Tech on Thursday 21 March 2013

It seemed like the future took a long time in coming — and now these holograms from years of watching Star Wars are finally coming true. At London Luton Airport, you’ll find almost living, breathing holographic airport staff who help with giving directions, advertising products — and generally get everyone moving along at the terminals. [...]

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Lord Vader and more: Star Wars figures as distinguished Victorian figures

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in New Art on Saturday 9 March 2013

Genius! Toronto-based Terry Fan mixes traditional ink and graphite with Photoshop to create these classy studio portraits of Star Wars icons as Victorian dignitaries. There’s Lord Vader in a top coat and top hat, Chancellor Chewie looking grand with a monocle and pocket watch, Sir Yoda suited up for the occasion, Earl of Eisley enjoying [...]

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Star Wars stole the alphabet

Annie Churdar Contributor

By Annie Churdar in New Design on Wednesday 6 March 2013

I’m not sure if this chart from ChartGeek tests your knowledge of the English language or actually only reveals your nerdy obsession with Star Wars. Ok, let’s be honest. If you can figure out what each letter stands for in this chart, it only shows of your embarrassingly vast knowledge of the Star Wars  universe. I mean, [...]

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Thanks to Olly Moss, we can never see Spidey in the same way again

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in New Art on Friday 1 March 2013

The ever-prolific Olly Moss, who has done too many cool projects — like the Star Wars poster and these fantastic silhouettes — also claims to be on a ‘continuing quest to ruin super heroes for everyone’. There are only two in the series so far, but the English graphic designer has already ruined Spidey for [...]

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Quirky Portraits of Overlooked Star Wars Characters

Annie Churdar Contributor

By Annie Churdar in New Illustration on Monday 11 February 2013

Ok, you’ve heard of Dark Vader, Chewie, C3P0, Luke, Leia, Yoda, and Boba Fett. You’ve seen the fan art. You know their heroic deeds, mishaps, and heartbreaks. Those characters are the famous ones. But come on guys, there’s two sides to every story! What about all those other characters not important enough to have cool [...]

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JJ Abrams and Darth Vader duet in Star Wars: The Musical

Low Lai Chow Contributor

By Low Lai Chow in Video on Monday 4 February 2013

So JJ Abrams, he who revived Star Trek not that long ago, has jumped ship from the Enterprise to, er, the Death Star. YouTube users Antonius and Vijay have created the silliest musical duet featuring a confrontation between Darth Vader and JJ Abrams on a pier of all places. The latter tries to pledge his [...]

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