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Host a Star Wars Party That's Out of This Galaxy

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 25 May 2012 11:24:47 PDT

We're celebrating 35 memorable years of Star Wars today the only way we know how - a party! How to throw a party the likes no Mos Eisley Cantina regular has ever seen? Start with themed Star Wars snacks, decorations, the right music, and definitely the perfect costume. There's only one rule - be sure to watch at least one of the films from the original trilogy (or keep it on in the background). Get in on the festivities with our party musts.

Photo courtesy of Lucas Film Ltd.

7 Cupcake Decorations Celebrating 35 Years of Star Wars

Anna Monette Roberts — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:22:37 PDT

Grab that frosting from a galaxy far, far away (or just sweet stuff from your local galaxy store) ready, as this Friday, Star Wars celebrates its 35th anniversary. It's the perfect excuse to invite friends over for a cupcake-filled viewing party to commemorate one of the greatest space films ever made. No need to be a cupcake master - most of these items require little to no effort. Let the cupcake wars begin!

AT-AT Star Wars Goods For Imperial Army Enthusiasts

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 21 May 2012 11:09:04 PDT

So you never really got that whole Luke, Leia, and Han worship fans bought into throughout the original Star Wars saga. For those with a love of the story, but not of the Rebel Alliance, outfit your sci-fi fandom with gear resembling one of the coolest, and sometimes clumsiest, war machines - the All Terrain Armored Transport, most commonly referred to as the AT-AT. As tall as the sky, AT-ATs move slowly due to sheer size, but pack a mighty force. Check out our picks of iconic AT-AT memorabilia in the slideshow.

12 of Our Favorite Star Wars Memes

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:30:35 PDT

Today, May 4, is the unofficial Star Wars day, which invites reason enough to assemble our favorite Star Wars memes. No matter what time of year, the movies endlessly inspire meme-makers, cartoonists, Tumblr parodies, you name it. After all, Darth Vader is always the perfect villain to mock, and the Jedi lightsabers are still some of the coolest weapons around. In honor of the Fourth of May, allow these hilarious Star Wars memes to send you off to have a force-filled weekend.

Make Every Day Star Wars Day at Your House

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:54:25 PDT

Star Wars isn't just a movie, it's a way of life. If you can quote the film and know what scene it is based on the music, you might be a superfan. Let your home decor reflect this fact with a few choice pieces. No need to go overboard, but let's just say we had to hold back from buying all of these items.

May the Fourth Be With You - and Cake Too

Anna Monette Roberts — Fri, 04 May 2012 05:14:46 PDT

Today is May 4, the unofficial holiday that Star Wars fans have proclaimed Star Wars Day. If you encounter anyone wearing fanboy paraphernalia this Friday, make sure to greet them properly by saying, "May the fourth be with you." It will give you instant geek cred.

We made a Star Trek cake for Captain Picard's birthday, so of course we had to make a sweet treat for May 4 too.

To replicate this fabulous and fairly easy Star Wars cake, take a look at my decorating tips.

Star Wars Cake Toppers For a Wedding Day Long Remembered

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:16:02 PDT

Sharing your personality with party guests is an important part of wedding planning. Of course, you want them to see not only your everlasting love for your partner, but also your love for the greatest sci-fi story of all time - Star Wars. An adorable way to include Leia, Han, and the Force on the big day is with a cake topper. We're betting the cake is already delicious, but imagine how unforgettable dessert will be with a piece of the George Lucas classic.

Dressing Your Stormtrooper Wedding Party

Kelly Schwarze — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:24:06 PDT

Ah, weddings - a celebration of a lifetime of love between two people and the opportunity to share the emotional moment with those closest in your life . . . like fellow Imperial Army supporters. If you and your partner have pledged an allegiance to the Galactic Empire, this Instructables Stormtrooper boutonniere DIY is a must when outfitting the wedding party.

Whether you choose to make the boutonnieres with real flowers or fake flowers, there is no try with this wedding DIY, only do. A nice added touch is to make like this Instructables crafter and trade the traditional Wedding March for the Imperial March. Darth Vader will obviously appreciate your efforts on such a momentous day.

Star Wars Universe Descends on Legoland

Kelly Schwarze — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:11:49 PDT

We've often thought there aren't enough Star Wars celebrations in the world. Thankfully, our Spring is getting a healthy dose of all things Empire and Rebel Alliance with the expansion of Star Wars Miniland at Legoland California. The galaxy's best two inventions, Star Wars and Legos, join forces in seven scenes made from 1.5 million Lego bricks. Our favorite scene is also the most fearsome, that of the opee sea killer on Naboo, but maybe that's just because it's a reminder of Jar Jar Binks. The model designers even crafted three-foot-tall Lego character figurines, which is basically life-size in the Lego world, including Yoda and Princess Leia.

View all the mini displays in the gallery.

Photos: Legoland

Peeta vs. Gale, Edward vs. Jacob, Pacey vs. Dawson, & More Onscreen Love Triangles: Who'd You Pick?

Tara Block — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:45:07 PDT

We are so excited that the first installment of Suzanne Collins's trilogy The Hunger Games hits the big screen today. The gripping series follows 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen in a postapocalyptic world, where she must fight for her own survival and the survival of the ones she loves. And while the action-packed plot keeps you on your toes, it's the will-they-or-won't-they love triangle between Katniss, Peeta, and Gale that really kept us turning pages. Even the actress who plays the girl caught in the middle, Jennifer Lawrence, told Seventeen Magazine she had a hard time picking a favorite: "I think I was [team] Gale until he started getting a little too trigger-happy. Or maybe first Peeta and then Gale or Gale, then Peeta? I went back and forth. I flip-flopped."

It seems some of the best stories on screen center around the complications of choosing between two love interests, from classic films, to '90s TV shows, to huge franchises like Twilight and Harry Potter. We've rounded up some of the most famous love triangles with women in the center of the feud for you to weigh in on which guy you would choose!