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First launched on November 26, 1996, starwars.com has gone through many changes in the rapidly evolving galaxy of the Internet.
First launched on November 26, 1996, starwars.com has gone through many changes in the rapidly evolving galaxy of the Internet. Keep up with the latest major changes in the site, along with others in the Lucas Online family.As the official source of news, information, photos and activities for Japanese fans around the world, StarWarsJapan.com closely resembles starwars.com, incorporating stylistic changes to make it fun, functional and compelling for Japanese fans. The main website is free of charge for all Star Wars fans, and includes a unique online shop, where fans can purchase exclusive products created especially for the Internet site -- including products available only at StarWarsJapan.com. In addition to the main website, StarWarsJapan.com also offers a special members-only subscription section called the Jedi Order, modeled on the successful starwars.com Hyperspace service that was introduced in the U.S. last year. The StarWarsJapan.com Fan Club section provides specially-produced material and fascinating insider information about all of the Star Wars films including the upcoming Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith.
In The MediaStar Wars has pervaded popular culture since 1977. Find out about some of the latest appearances on television or radio, in magazines, newspapers, comic strips and more.
Charity The cast and crew of Star Wars are honored when opportunities arise to get involved with charitable efforts, including auctions and special appearances.
Museum ToursThe artistry and craftsmanship of the Star Wars films tours the museums of the world to be inspected and admired by enthusiastic visitors young and old.
Photo CaptionsA communications disruption can mean only one thing... a chance for creativity. We've turned to the starwars.com readers to provide creative, amusing and original captions for our images. The best are selected and posted for all to see.
ConventionsIn 1976, representatives from Lucasfilm quietly introduced attendees of San Diego Comic-Con to an up-coming low-budget independent sci-fi flick called Star Wars. Star Wars participation at conventions around the world has become a fan-favorite tradition
Fan FilmsLaunched in 2000 in partnership between AtomFilms and Lucasfilm, the Star Wars Fan Film Awards have encouraged creative filmmakers to submit their home-made homages to the Star Wars saga. Check out the most creative work of your fellow fans.