2005 Top Stories
Community event listings updated
(Community, November 9, 2005)
Visit the Community Event Listing page for more information on these upcoming cons.
- This weekend, November 13, is Empire Day in the United Kingdom, featuring a large number of Star Wars guests and movie props.
- On November 19-20, Super Mega Fest in Framingham, MA will host Temuera Morrison (Jango Fett), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), and the Fighting 501st.
- Also on November 18-20, Daniel Logan (young Boba Fett), Ray Park (Darth Maul), and Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia Organa) will be guests at the Big Apple Convention National Expo in New York City.
New Website Features
(September 20, 2005)
The new website design brought with it some new website features!
- Community Event Listing: Upcoming Star Wars events
- New Photo Gallery: Check out our nifty new searchable photo gallery of past events.
- Fight for the Cure Campaign History: A complete history of our Breast Cancer campaign.
- Site FAQ: Answers to the most frequently asked questions about our website.
- Site Search: Sponsored by Google.
- Game Room: Star Wars crossword puzzles for your enjoyment.
Forever in our hearts - Katie Johnson
(August 10, 2005)
Yesterday, August 9, 2005, at 5:20 PM EST, Katie Johnson, daughter of 501st founder Albin Johnson, finished her battle with cancer. She will forever be a Star Wars Chick and a real star.
To pay your respects to her family, please visit ForKatie.org
Website Redesign
(August 6, 2005)
Please pardon our web dust! StarWarsChicks.com is finally undergoing a much needed face-lift! Certain areas of the site may not function as planned for a short while, but don't be alarmed - we'll be fully armed and operational in no time!
Fight for the Cure!
(Fight for the Cure!, August 6, 2005)
Star Wars Chick lapel pins are still available! Visit the Star Wars Chicks Shop to get yours today, and show your support for breast cancer research. All net proceeds raised from the Fight for the Cure! campaign will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Website Redesign
(August 6, 2005)
Please pardon our web dust! StarWarsChicks.com is finally undergoing a much needed face-lift! Certain areas of the site may not function as planned for a short while, but don't be alarmed - we'll be fully armed and operational in no time!
Fight for the Cure!
(Fight for the Cure!, August 6, 2005)
Star Wars Chick lapel pins are still available! Visit the Star Wars Chicks Shop to get yours today, and show your support for breast cancer research. All net proceeds raised from the Fight for the Cure! campaign will be donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Kisses for Katie
(Links, July 16, 2005)
Katie is a sweet little 6 year old Star Wars Chick from Columbia, SC who is suffering from a glioma brain tumor. Unfortunately, her condition has been steadily getting worse. The Make-a-Wish Foundation recently sent Katie and her family to Disney World for 6 days. Her father, Albin (founder of the 501st Stormtrooper Legion), has posted a new update and photos regarding Katie's condition and their Make-a-Wish trip.
Dragon*Con 2005
(Community, July 11, 2005)
Crysta, JediGirl, and Julie will all be in attendance at Dragon*Con this year in Atlanta, GA over Labor Day weekend (September 2-5, 2005). America's largest, multi-media, popular arts convention focuses on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film.
Confirmed Star Wars guests for 2005 include: Aaron Allston (author), Kevin J. Anderson (author), Daniel Logan (Young Boba Fett), Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Rebecca Moesta (author), Rena Owen, Mary Oyaya (Luminara Unduli), Ray Park (Darth Maul), Steve Sansweet, and Michael Stackpole (author).
Also, photos from Dragon*Con 2004 have finally been posted. Please check them out, and if you are featured in any of the pictures, email Crysta and ask her to credit you in the photo's caption.
Trek Wars Week
(Links, June 6, 2005)
The Mutant Reviewers are running a special "Trek Wars" theme the week of June 5, featuring numerous articles and reviews of all of the Star Wars and Star Trek movies, including their thoughts on the films and various trivia bits about them.
SWC in the Boston Globe
(Holonet, May 11, 2005)
JediGirl was interviewed by The Boston Globe for an article in the Wednesday, May 11th issue. Read it here!
The 2005 Women of Vision Awards Gala
(Holonet, May 9, 2005)
Women in Film & Video of Washington, DC are hosting their 2005 Women of Vision Awards Gala this Friday, May 13, and Carrie Fisher is their honoree. Tickets are still available for the event, which will take place at The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. The reception and silent auction begin at 6 pm, followed by the main program at 7:45. Tickets are $170 for WIFV members, $200 for nonmembers, and $300 VIP. Call the WIFV office at 202.429.9438 to reserve your seat or table today!
NYLine Charity Auction
(Holonet, May 9, 2005)
NYLine.org is hosting an eBay auction to benefit The Starlight Starbright Children’s Foundation. Featured in the auction is a Jedi LEGO Lady Liberty with her own lightsabre! Bidding on Lady Liberty ends May 10, but the auction will run until May 17.
New FLIcK magazine premiers with Star Wars
(Holonet, May 9, 2005)
The first issue of FLIcK magazine — a free magazine to be distributed at the movie theater box office nationwide — will launch with Star Wars Episode III. Star Wars fans will be first to enjoy this exclusive coverage. They will be available at Loews, Cinemark and Carmike theaters nationwide beginning on May 19.
ThankyouGeorge.com
(Links, May 9, 2005)
Visit ThankyouGeorge.com to show your appreciation for George Lucas! The website was developed by Dan Madsen, former President of The Official Star Wars Fan Club. The goal is to reach 1 million signatures on a letter that will be presented to George Lucas later this year.
Return of the Sith Soundtrack Review
(Holonet, April 29, 2005)
On Monday, May 2, 2005, Sony Classical will release the original motion picture soundtrack of the last episode of the massively popular Star Wars saga, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. The CD will also include an exclusive collector's DVD - Star Wars: A Musical Journey. StarWarsChicks.com has been given an official preview, and Ash Darklighter has the review.
Episode III Charity Premiers
(Holonet, April 20, 2005)
Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith will premiere on May 12 in 10 cities across the United States. These events will raise critical funds and awareness for issues affecting children and families, by working with local charities. Show your support for local charities and see Episode III a week early!
Kisses for Katie
(Links, April 20, 2005)
The DCSWCC (DC area Star Wars Collectors Club) is sponsoring an ebay auction to raise money to help Kaite and her family. Follow this link to see what they have up for auction!
Visit ForKatie.org for the latest news on her condition and to show your support for her and her family.
Fight for the Cure!
(Fight for the Cure!, April 12, 2005)
We are happy to announce that we have more Star Wars Chick lapel pins available! Click the pink ribbon to your left for more information on the campaign, and to get your very own pin! All net proceeds raised from the Fight for the Cure campaign are donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Ladies Charity Spa & Shopping Day (D.C. area)
(Community, March 4, 2005)
WAHMfest.org has organized a Charity Spa & Shopping Day for Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Sheraton in Reston, VA. Star Wars Chicks will be a participating charity, with 100% of the $15 ticket price going to the Fight for the Cure campaign. Tickets are available online, and everyone who purchases a ticket before April 29 will receive a special goody bag and coupons at the door.
Star Wars Chicks does not have any Council members in the D.C. area - if a local Star Wars Chick is interested in selling tickets locally and/or helping with the event, please contact Crysta. An Event Flyer PDF is also available.
ConCarolinas 2005
(Community, March 4, 2005)
Guests at ConCarolinas 2005 (June 3 - 5) include author Greg Keyes, Nathan Butler (Star Wars Tales), Star Wars Fanworks, David Franklin (Farscape), Ken Foree (Dawn of the Dead), and author John Ringo. The convention will be supporting the American Cancer Society, and $1 from every membership will go to Kisses for Katie.
Sci-Fi Extreme Makeover
(Holonet, March 4, 2005)
The ABC show Extreme Makeover is interested in having a show involving the ultimate book/sci-fi enthusiast. Contact Casting Production Assistant James Morales for more information.
LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game
(Holonet, March 4, 2005)
The LEGO Star Wars video game (for PC, PS2, X-Box, and GBA) hit shelves on Saturday, April 2nd. Crysta had the opportunity to play a demo version of the game and was tickled pink by it. If you like LEGOs, you'll adore the game. Visit the Official site for more information or to download a demo of the game. The graphics are wonderful, but come at a high cost - you will need a video card that supports pixel shading in order to play the game on your PC.
Fight for the Cure!
(Fight for the Cure!, February 1, 2005)
The final numbers are in! On February 1, 2005, Crysta mailed a check for $8,418.43 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Thanks to all of you who helped support our campaign and are wearing the Star Wars Chick Lapel Pin with pride! At this time we do not have any additional items for sale, but we hope to continue the Fight for the Cure campaign again soon!
Read our thank you letter from The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
Kisses for Katie
(Links, February 1, 2005)
Katie is a sweet little 6 year old Star Wars Chick from Columbia, SC who is suffering from a glioma brain tumor. This tumor is located in the pons of her brain stem, making it virtually unreachable surgically. The members of the Star Wars community have banded together to help support Katie and her family (her father, Albin, is the founder of the 501st Stormtrooper Legion).
If you would like to show your support for Katie, click on the banner above to visit a website created just for her. Right now, the Kisses for Katie campaign is hoping to raise $20,000 for Katie by Valentine's Day. StarWarsChicks.com wishes her and her family the best!