20 long years ago, in a pop cultural landscape far, far away, Lucasfilm tried something that had never been done before.
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The Muppet Babies made a Gonzo remake of Star Wars
“A far time ago, in a galaxy long, long away”, the Muppet Babies put their stamp on Star Wars.
That time Mark Hamill reprised his role as Luke Skywalker 16 years before The Force Awakens
The last time Mark Hamill delivered new dialogue as Luke Skywalker wasn’t in Return of the Jedi – it was in this trailer from 1999.
That time Richard Pryor ran the Star Wars Bar
Richard Pryor's variety show only lasted four episodes — but since those four episodes aired in 1977, you better believe they included a Star Wars reference.
George Lucas explains why you shouldn't digitally alter films
In 1988, George Lucas stood before Congress to speak out against the scourge sweeping through the film industry — the digital alteration of classic films.
Forceback Friday: George Lucas rocks these vintage Japanese commercials
Watch George Lucas use his Jedi mind tricks on a generation of Japanese electronics consumers.
Forceback Friday: Mark Hamill predicted Episode VII on Late Night in 1983
When Disney and Lucasfilm announced they were making Star Wars Episode VII, it came as a surprise to most people — but it shouldn't have come as a surprise to Mark Hamill.