Is Jar Jar Binks the Ultimate Sith Lord?

This crazy theory makes more sense than you expected!

What are your thoughts, is Jar Jar the ultimate Sith Lord?

Exhibition - "Founding Myths. From Hercules to Darth Vader"

If by chance you´re visiting in Paris or you live there, here´s a great opportunity to see Darth Vader (Dark Vador in french) in Le Musée du Louvre.

The exhibition "Exposition Mythes fondateurs - D’Hercule à Dark Vador", opened its doors on the 17th of October and it will run until the 4th of July of 2016. So there´s still plenty of time to enjoy it and to see how Darth Vader is depicted in one of the most iconic museums of the planet.

Here´s a bit of what can you experience: 

"What are myths? And how are they portrayed? How are myths passed on to us? How have artists appropriated them? Told, sung, written, and illustrated, myths are a part of all cultures and civilizations, including contemporary popular culture."

And pop culture is what Star Wars is about!

If you go there, let me know, I would love to see some pictures of it.

Will Luke go Dark Side in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens"?

I don´t think so...

Still, I love a good conspiracy and all the theories around this Universe.
That´s what makes Star Wars so alive and unique.

Let´s take a look at some interesting facts:

- Luke fails at the Dark cave in Dagobah, with the cave "showig" him his future

- Luke uses Force choke against Jabba´s guards (no Jedi uses Force choke dude!)

- Luke chooses to wear black (no Jedi uses black!)

- Luke´s rage (a well known DS tool) fighting Vader gives him the advantage and the win, if you can call it a win (ok, some Jedi like, once in a while, to taste the Dark Side flowing through them)

- And he cuts his father hand in a vendetta style!

- There are more, I just can´t remember right now

Although George Lucas never wanted to turn Luke to the Dark Side, truth is, Mark Hammil gave him this (cool?) idea. Here´s the video where he states it.

Will we have a Dark Luke in J.J. Abrams movie? Honestly I don´t think so, because even if we don´t see Luke in the teasers and trailer, we see his hand touching R2 in a gentle nostalgic way. More, he´s wearing light colors, not the dark mantle of the Sith. But I still find pretty interesting that some people say he is Kylo Ren´s Dark Master, and that Ren is only his apprentice (like Vader was to Palpatine) and a puppet of his Master´s will.

Talking about Palpatine, some even say that his Master, Darth Plagueis, is still alive and might have something to do with all this turn of events. Plagueis is dead, for what we know, but this is Star Wars so anything can happen!

Now tell me, isn´t this amazing? One has to love the internet and all the Star Wars fans around the world building up such fantastic conspiracies.

I´m anxious to see what will unravel next...

New lightsaber reactions

New lightsaber = controversy.

Check here some of the best memes already circulating the web.

A Darth Maul game...

... would have sounded a bit like this. A real kick ass!!!
What a shame it didn´t go forward...

Star Wars bank cards

Montepio, a portuguese bank, has invested in the Force. They recently made available several Star Wars debit cards and pre-paid cards, for clients or admirers of the Star Wars universe. Know more clicking the images. Have fun!

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O banco português Montepio investiu na Força. Recentemente, tornaram disponíveis vários cartões de débito e cartões pré-pagos Star Wars para os seus clientes ou admiradores do universo Star Wars. 

Para saber mais, basta clicar nas imagens. Divirtam-se!

Star Wars Detours

An all new level of great Star Wars fun!

As they say:

"Star Wars Detours™ is an animated comedy that explores what daily life is like in a galaxy far, far away. There are no Empires striking back or attacking clones here. Instead, Star Wars Detours focuses on the universe's regular folks and their everyday problems... which, to be fair, do frequently involve famous bounty hunters, crazed Ewoks, and even a Dark Lord of the Sith."

Welcome to Star Wars: Detours: the other side of the stars, between the wars."

 

Enjoy!

Mythos as arrived

Sideshow launched a new line of Star Wars statues etitled "Mythos". For the moment, we can delight ourselves with the wise and nomad Ben Kenobi, the mysterious Darth Maul or the brute Gamorrean Executioner.

The only thing I can add is UAU! The sculptures are very detailed, they have a sense of movement that captures your eye, and the chosen palette combines in perfection with each character.

Here´s some pictures for you to enjoy.

Death Star gets icy

Kotobukiya has done it, soon you can have a Death Star in your juice!

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice...

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A Kotobukiya conseguiu, em breve podem ter a Estrela da Morte nos vossos copos!

Muito bom...

Ultimate Evil

A few days ago I discovered Manny, a digital artist with a huge tendency to accomplish great Star Wars arts. You can check more of his works in his website. Enjoy!

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Há uns dias descobri um artista digital de nome Manny, com um fraquinho por Star Wars. O melhor é que consegue resultados fenomenais! Podem ver o seu trabalho no site pessoal do artista. Aproveitem!

The truth was found...

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Duel of The Fates

One of the best Star Wars themes ever!
Take a moment to enjoy the first appearance of Darth Maul...
Unfortunately, Qui Gon Jinn dies...

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Um dos melhores temas de sempre, da saga Star Wars!

Apreciem a revelação de Darth Maul...

Infelizmente, Qui Gon Jinn morre...

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Darth Maul is back

 


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Star Wars by Ben Templesmith

Check Ben´s art in his blog.
Enjoy!


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Darth Maul by Kotobukiya

The all new Darth Maul appears like you’ve never seen him before. Inspired by Katsushika Hokusai’s traditional Japanese ukiyo-e (“pictures of the floating world”) style, the Sith warrior balances atop a rocky outcropping in a samurai-like pose. Stripped to the waist, the Zabrak wears a tattered robe that twists and flows with incredible sculpted detail. In his state of undress Maul reveals a body covered in intricate Sith tattoos, while his snarling face captures his hatred for the Jedi and the all-consuming rage in his heart. Of course, no version of Darth Maul would be complete with his blood red double-bladed lightsaber, and this one even has a special light up feature!

Sculpted by Junnosuke Abe, Darth Maul stands approximately 11 inches (in 1/7th scale with all other Star Wars ARTFX Statues). With its detailed construction and unique styling, this Sith menace is a snap-fit kit that can be put together easily in seconds without glue or modeling skill!

Click the image for more information.

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Cliquem na imagem para mais informações.


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A 40" Darth Maul

Sideshow Collectibles recently released a new statue of Darth Maul, one of my favourite characters. For my surprise, this sculpture is huge, is stands 40" in height! I don´t have much more to say, the piece talks by itself.
Sideshow also created a very atractive page with lots of info about Darth Maul, his story, the specs of the sculpture, etc. Click here to check.
If you have 1999.99$ saved, think twice ;) Or maybe Santa can be good for you this year...

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A Sideshow Collectible lançou recentemente uma nova estátua de Darth Maul, uma das minha personagens preferidas. Para minha surpresa, esta escultura é enorme, com cerca de 1m de altura! Não posso dizer muito mais do que isto, já que a peça fala por si própria.
Uma página bastante atrativa sobre a peça foi também criada, com muita informação sobre Darth Maul, a sua história, especificidades da escultura, etc. Cliquem aqui para verem.
Se tiverem 1999.99 US$ guardados, pensem bem ;) Pode ser que o Pai Natal este ano seja generoso...

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I like vintage

More original Star Wars storyboard illustrations here.


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An announcement

“For over two decades, Kenobi has been the Jedi rebellion’s leader and symbol,” the Lord of the Sith said in a statement broadcast across the galaxy via HoloNet. “The death of Kenobi marks the most significant achievement to date in our empire’s effort to defeat the rebel alliance. But his death does not mark the end of our effort. There’s no doubt that the rebellion will continue to pursue attacks against us. We must and we will remain vigilant at home and abroad.”

Read more from Lord Vader.


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Star Wars: Darth Plagueis

Can´t wait to grab it... :))))

In Revenge of the Sith, while attending a ballet, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine casually mentions to Anakin Skywalker the tale of Darth Plagueis. Plagueis was a Sith Lord so wise and powerful, that he could even manipulate the Force to create life or stop death in others. Ironically, such a powerful being could not prevent his own death, for in the way of the Sith, Plagueis was killed in his sleep by his apprentice.

Palpatine told the captivating tale to start certain wheels spinning in the Chosen One's head. Ever since then, Star Wars fans have been clamoring to know more about Plagueis. Author James Luceno delves into the secrets of the dark side to find out more about Darth Sidious and Darth Plagueis in a new hardcover novel, Star Wars: Darth Plagueis, due out this winter.

Star Wars: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno will be available in hardcover and ebook formats on December 27, 2011 from Del Rey Books.

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Never forget to turn off your phone...

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