‘Star Wars’ Props Made From Car Parts
Star Wars has been a cultural phenomenon for well over four decades, continuing to inspire viewers with its mythic structure and epic stories. A big part of the appeal of Star Wars is the visual design of the world it takes place in. When originally conceived in the mid-1970s, the soon-to-be-beloved galaxy far, far away […]
Buick is Part of the Star Wars Universe
We all know and love the classic Star Wars ships like X-Wings and The Millenium Falcon. But the galaxy’s most luxurious ride is actually a Buick Electra.
Porsche Presents Its Star Wars Ship Design
In October, I reported the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker film would feature a new starship designed by Porsche. At the time, I thought we would have to wait for the premiere to discover what it looks like, but the automaker revealed it about a week early. Developed over the course of two […]
Porsche-Designed Starship Will Feature in Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Film
Porsche has teamed up with Lucasfilm, the production company behind Star Wars, to create a starship that will be featured in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the last film in the sequel trilogy and the one that will mark the end of the Skywalker saga. Porsche’s design team will meet regularly in Stuttgart and […]
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Trailer Showcases New and Familiar “Star Wars” Vehicles
A look at all of the vehicles that will be featured in the final installment of the Skywalker Saga
The first trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker recently premiered at Star Wars Celebration, and it left audiences with more questions than ever about the final installment in the Skywalker Saga. Who is repairing Kylo Ren’s mask? Does that laugh at the end really mean that Emperor Palpatine is back? Perhaps most importantly, […]
The Vehicles of “Star Wars” Are Aerodynamic Disasters
While the spacecrafts of "Star Wars" are visually appealing and work just fine in space, once they enter the atmosphere, they should hypothetically encounter some major aerodynamic drawbacks
As far as science fiction series go, the Star Wars franchise has always played pretty fast and loose with its physics. That tends to happen when you have a cast of characters who can move objects and shoot lightning using “the Force.” With that said, it should probably come as no surprise that the designers […]
Upcoming “Star Wars Resistance” Animated Series Will Focus on the Vehicles of the “Star Wars” Universe
Star Wars takes to the skies and beyond in its latest television series
Space-based vehicles have always been iconic and important aspects of the Star Wars saga. For example, the Millennium Falcon is set to be featured prominently in the upcoming Solo: A Star Wars Story, which will explain how the eponymous smuggler obtained the “fastest ship in the galaxy.” Yet, it often feels like the exciting space battles featured […]
Nissan and Lucasfilm Join Forces Again for ‘Star Wars’
When we saw the press release from Nissan about its upcoming partnership with Disney and Lucasfilm for the new Star Wars film about Han Solo, a tried-and-true statement came to our mind: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. In a move that surprises absolutely no one that has been paying attention, Lucasfilm has announced […]
First Footage from “Solo: A Star Wars Story” Showcases Various New Vehicles
The latest installment in the "Star Wars" saga will introduce a variety of vehicles for "the galaxy's best pilot" to commander
With an upcoming release date of May 25 set for Solo: A Star Wars Story, it was starting to seem like Disney and Lucasfilm were just going to forego marketing for the film altogether. Still, after months of waiting, Star Wars fans finally got their first look at the movie via a television spot during yesterday’s […]
Director Ron Howard Releases Image of Mysterious Steering Wheel from “Solo: A Star Wars Story”
The wheel has been generating speculation and rumors surrounding the upcoming addition to the "Star Wars" saga
It seems like only a month ago that Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released in theaters nationwide, but it has actually only been three weeks. Still, that hasn’t stopped emmerging news, rumors, and speculation surrounding the next addition to the Star Wars mythos: Solo: A Star Wars Story. As the name implies, Solo: A Star Wars […]
Control ‘Star Wars’ Ships With Nissan
Nissan’s partnership with Lucasfilm for the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi just seems to be getting better and better. At the LA Auto Show last month, the automaker unveiled several cool show cars that took favorite Nissan cars and gave them a Star Wars upgrade to make them look like spaceships. Now, with […]
Dive Into The World Of ‘Star Wars’ at Nissan Dealerships
Nissan’s partnership with Lucasfilm is giving Star Wars fans a lot of car fun to look forward to in the coming months. The brand transformed its lineup into special show cars representing major characters in the films, and it’s all but guaranteed that Nissan will be bringing the Star Wars galaxy to the major motor […]
Nissan Releases Fleet of ‘Star Wars’ Show Cars
When Nissan announced its partnership with Lucasfilm to promote Star Wars: The Last Jedi, we were all excited. When the two brands joined forces last year for Rogue One, not only did we get commercials, but we also got a special edition Nissan Rogue on sale in the US and a Rogue turned into an […]
Did Nissan Just Spill A ‘Star Wars’ Spoiler?
Nissan is one of the brands partnered with Lucasfilm for its release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi this December. To our delight, that means we get to see more Star Wars show cars, and we’re still holding out hope for a Star Wars special edition vehicle that we can take home. Like last year, […]
Nissan’s Booth At The LA Auto Show Is A ‘Star Wars’ Paradise
The LA Auto Show is for many journalists the beginning of the auto show “season” that runs during the winter in the US. After LA there is a gap for the holidays, followed by the big shows in Detroit and Chicago, as well as more local shows to let customers and observers get up close […]
New Nissan Collaboration With ‘Star Wars’ Highlights New Technology
Last year, Nissan struck gold with its partnership with Lucasfilm. To promote the studio’s 2016 film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Nissan released a special edition of its appropriately named Nissan Rogue, as well as a commercial showing the SUV taking on the advanced vehicles of the film franchise’s world. For this year’s film, […]
YouTubers Build Real-Life Star Wars Speeders to Drive Around NYC on Halloween
YouTubers Jesse Wellens and Casey Neistat always take Halloween to the next level and this year, they did not disappoint. The two creators have a tradition of designing crazy costumes for Halloween and making their way around a city, filming reactions of the costumes for a video. One year, they even snowboarded through the streets of New […]
What Limited Edition Star Wars Nissan Will We Get for ‘The Last Jedi’?
Last year, Nissan made the perfect partnership with Lucasfilm for its upcoming installment in the Star Wars franchise. Considering that the movie was called Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and Nissan produces a bestselling vehicle called the Rogue, it was a match made in space. With the latest Star Wars film, The Last Jedi, […]