For today, which legions of Star Wars fans all across the globe celebrate the day, punnily coined as “May the 4th Be With You,” comes this nifty little clip from the old Mike Douglas Show in 1977 which originally aired July 20, 1977. On it is original Star Wars trilogy stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, and Harrison Ford, and it’s interesting to see them and the attitudes towards the first film right as it came out of the starting gate, before decades and decades have sort of crystallized it into becoming an iconic staple of Science-Fiction cinema, and a landmark empire of riches and success.

Watch the vintage video clip here below.

To put the time into perspective, there was certain a bold chance being taken by 20th Century Fox to put the project into fruition and eventually into the theaters. In early 1977, the Science-Fiction genre wasn’t what it became in the wake of Star Wars’ success, with the only films technically that even showed any bit of public light at a box office or a consciousness of the film community was John Carpenter’s 1974 Dark Star and 1976’s Logan’s Run, two films that were decidedly different, but dazzling good times, albeit arguably campy runs as cinematic productions. Star Wars of course changed the game with its phenomenal success and turned the genre on its ear as productions to this very day still sort of tip their hat to the schematic that Star Wars created for them [...]

From the personal journal of Darth Vader:

I’m sitting here in Dexter’s Diner drinking some blue milk, though not very effectively as the straw doesn’t squeeze too well through the ventilator holes in my mask. It’s relatively quiet in here today. I don’t mean quiet as in nobody’s here; no they’re all just staring at me.

This happens frequently among the people on Coruscant when they haven’t seen a lightsaber used in some time. Or maybe it’s because they fear me so much that they have the poodoo scared out of them.

They’re all staring at me uncertainly. I’m absolutely sure this will get back to my master, The Emperor. He’s going to be angered at my conduct here today.

You think he’d thank me though. It’s not every day you get to behead Jar Jar Binks with a lightsaber.

Perhaps he might be more amused if I prepare something for him [...]

Dark Horse has announced as a part of their celebrations for Star Wars Day today, that they are releasing two digital comic bundles for May the Fourth. Called MegaBundles, the comics company has released two offers – one being for young readers, a collection of Star Wars comics for all ages costing $30; and the second being a huge deal of over 125 comics for $100!

Both MegaBundles come with an exclusive preview of the upcoming release of The Star Wars, a comic series interpretation of the early original drafts of the first movie by George Lucas, following the adventures of Annakin Starkiller [...]

In honor of 4/20, a day in which all things green and sticky make the rounds in a celebratory fashion, a day in which people across the nation turn on, tune in, and drop everything with a chill pill in the form of the mind-numbing and relaxing herb — that’s right, the hemp, sensemilla, rope, reefer, pot, and countless other synonyms for weed, but mainly known as marijuana. With today comes most appropriately a new animated cartoon by the comedy kings of the whole lifestyle, Cheech and Chong, entitled [what else?] Cheech and Chong’s Animated Movie.

Hilariously rendered and perpetually red-eyed, the cartoon looks to be a stoner-fest extraordinaire and shows the duo in their most well-known guises, those characterizations of the innocuous, yet dumbstruck and low key hilarious characters they parlayed to much success in the 1970s. Directed by Branden Chambers and Eric D. Chambers, the film is already playing in select cities and will have a full scale DVD and Blu-ray release come April 23rd, at all “dealers” (no pun intended and not just head shops mind you).

There’s a lot of interaction with the team planned for today on various social media sites, like Reddit, Facebook, Twitter, and more, beginning at 11am ET. Wake and bake with the team and ask them some of your favorite questions, hang out on Google with them, and even check out some clips at a Livestream Event, all happening during the day today. The full schedule is below [...]

It’s April 15, which means that here in America, today’s the deadline for all of us working slobs to pay our taxes.

A while back, we wrote a Tax Day Tribute to the most dedicated big-screen accountant, Louis Tully from Ghostbusters.

If you head over to Red Bubble, you can get your very own “Louis Tully Accountant” t-shirt, with a variety of colors to choose from and an option to have the design appear either on the front or back of the shirt. Also, for only $3, you can order a sticker!

Now, when someone asks you, “Who does your taxes?” you can just point to your shirt! [...]

Happy First Contact Day, everyone! In only 50 short years, we’ll finally make first contact on this day, according to the Star Trek universe.

April 5, 2063 marks the day when the human race makes “first contact” with an alien race, namely The Vulcans. The historic meeting comes right after Dr. Zefram Cochrane pilots his ship the Phoenix and successfully achieves warp flight for the first time. The pilot of the Vulcan ship T’Plana Hath traces the warp signature back to Earth and lands right at the Phoenix launch site where he greets Dr. Cochrane with the Vulcan Salute. These events are depicted in the Star Trek: The Next Generation feature film, Star Trek: First Contact.

If you’re a Star Trek: The Next Generation fan, the 4-movie Blu-ray box set — which includes the film First Contact (awesome movie!!!) — is on sale right now for only $34.99 [...]

Looking to bring some authenticity to the planned reboot of The Mummy franchise, director Len Wiseman and Universal Pictures have snagged Tutankhamun, the 18th dynasty Egyptian pharaoh, to star in the new film.

Best known as King Tut, the once-popular pharaoh is reportedly hellbent on making a comeback, as interest in Tut and his many possessions have waned a lot since his tomb was discovered back in 1922. To help make his leap to the silver screen, Tutankhamun is being rep’d by Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, who hope their client’s involvement in the Universal Pictures sequel will promote tourism and raise Egyptology back from the dead [...]

Just when you thought we had reached a calm in the midst of what seemed to be daily rumors and announcements in regards to the new Star Wars movies, a new rumor has started making the rounds in the industry. Word out of Hollywood is that director Michael Bay has been tapped to direct a standalone film set in the Star Wars universe. The film will chronicle the further adventures of fan favorite Jar Jar Binks and once and for all prove that he is the central character of the Star Wars mythos.

According to an unnamed source that requested anonymity due to the fact that they don’t exist, stated that the film will touch on all eras of the Star Wars timeline, starting with Jar Jar’s conception by Emperor Palpatine during his wild college days, moving through to show that he was the one who actually destroyed the second Death Star and that he is a totally cool character that no one should make fun of [...]

Marvel Studios has confirmed various internet rumors that Robert Redford will be playing the villain MODOK in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Check out the first look at Redford in character here below!

The Hollywood icon will be joining Avengers stars Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson Cobie Smulders, and Scarlett Johansson, along with Anthony Mackie, Toby Jones, Hayley Atwell, Emily VanCamp, with Frank Grillo as Crossbones and Georges St-Pierre as Batroc The Leaper, all set to star in the film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo [...]

It’s April 1st, which means ThinkGeek has released some limited-time-only products today that are sure to leave you screaming WANT!!!

For instance, today a new product has appeared that will be greatly appealing to Lord Of The Rings fans: an Eye of Sauron Desk Lamp! Just take a look at the photo of the lamp here above. Do you not want this??? The eye is even pointed at the One Ring!

Be sure to click the “Buy Now” button on the product page. You can read more about the lamp here below, as well as the other amazing goodies special for today. Check it out soon, because it’s likely tomorrow they’ll be gone [...]

Piggybacking off the success of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic animated series, as well as the IDW comics book series, Hasbro has green-lit a live-action film titled My Little Pony: Friendship Is Rare.

Piggybacking off the success of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic animated series, as well as the IDW comics book series, Hasbro has green-lit a live-action film titled My Little Pony: Friendship Is Rare.

The Care Bears will make a guest appearance!

Titled My Little Pony: Friendship Is Rare, expectations are high for this one, as Geeks Of Doom has learned exclusively that the beloved Ponies and loveable Bears will be played by Fran Drescher, Gilbert Gottfried, Wanda Sykes, Rosie Perez, and Jack Black in LARPer costumes. Black will play what he says is his dream role as a minotaur in the film, while his musical outfit Tenacious D will provide the soundtrack, including their #1 hit “Friendship” [...]

Hard rock and heavy metal veterans KISS have announced that founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are leaving the band and going into retirement at the end of this year, while the band will go on as KISS II, a lineup featuring NO original members, beginning in 2014.

Before Simmons and Stanley, who formed the group in New York City 40 years ago, can officially begin their quiet rock and roll-free nights and party-less days, they must fulfill their current record company contract for one more album. Therefore, the long-time musical partners have agreed to finally do the sequel to The Elder with Bob Ezrin, stating that the original 1981 album now has a cult following, and they are thinking “long-term” for the fans. The sequel will be called The Elder Reloaded [...]

Looks like it’s another banner April 1st for actor George Takei. Last year on this date, news hit that the Star Trek veteran would get his own spin-off film called Star Trek: Excelsior (read George Takei To Target That Explosion and Fire Again In Sulu Spinoff ‘Star Trek: Excelsior’).

Now, the actor, best known for his role as the original Sulu in the Star Trek universe, revealed that he’ll be starring in a J.J. Abrams Star Wars reboot called Star Wars: Galactic Empire, set to start filming early next year. In the new film, Takei will stretch his acting abilities to the limit in the role of Master Ceti Maru, a member of the Jedi High Council.

Geeks of Doom learned exclusively that Takei will indeed be performing the classic Jedi Mind Meld in Star Wars: Galactic Empire [...]

Roger Rabbit of 1988′s Who Framed Roger Rabbit hasn’t been seen up close at Disneyland for over a decade, but for Easter, the character made a rare appearance at the California theme park this week to lead guests in the annual Bunny Hop dance.

Check out the video here below, captured by the folks over at Behind The Magic, of Roger Rabbit mingling with the park guests on Main Street USA, doing the holiday dance with them [...]

It’s Easter Sunday, and by now, people all over the world have decorate eggs for the holiday and for the coming of Spring.

Over the years, the egg designs have gotten pretty intricate. An Etsy user allonsyalonso7 designed some Doctor Who-themed eggs, using such imagery as the TARDIS and suits with bowties. Check out the image here above [...]