Happy Birthday, Star Wars!

On May 25, 1977, the first Star Wars movie - later to be renamed Episode IV: A New Hope - debuted in a mere 32 theaters. The movie became a cultural phenomenon that continues to propagate into the 21st Century.

Fans from all over the world have converged in Los Angeles for the ultimate Star Wars convention - Celebration IV. Sadly, for a variety of reasons, I couldn't go to CIV. But, thanks to the guys at The Forcecast, I can at least get a taste of what it must be like. There was also a two-hour special on the G4 channel covering the event. Maybe I can go to Celebration V, but who knows when or where that will be!

I expect there will be some major announcements made at CIV, so I will be watching The Force . Net and Rebelscum . Com for the latest updates. Star Wars . Com is also planning a major announcement this Memorial Day weekend, so stay tuned to that site too!

Be sure to head over to your local post office and buy the new Star Wars stamps! Later this weekend they will be announcing the Star Wars stamp that received the most votes during the month of May. The two finalists were Yoda and Darth Vader. You've gotta love that! The winner is YODA! Way to go light side!