Are you sure you're not dead?

Just a little bit of my Star Wars tomgeekery.  Thought you all might appreciate a laugh after the past few days of utter economic depression.

Help me Obi Wan, You're my only hope!

Very interesting little piece on the BBC tech site relating the advances in holographic technology.

The two little pieces of video show how far the researchers have come so far.  There are still major limitations to it but at the speed technology is moving ahead at the minute it may not be too long before we can all watch Star Wars and get really excited when R2-D2 plays the scene with Princess Leia does her holographic Thang!

Though it still requires a projection screen and is still very far from holographic projection into free space, this is still an exciting development.

I expect this to be Lucas' next big development in cinematography once he gets bored with 3D.

In October, go to W5 you will!

Last year I dragged my family along to W5 to visit a place Long ago in a galaxy far, far away............

And it is that time again. Yup, Emerald Garrison (Invasion Belfast) are creating another Imperial outpost in the Titanic Quarter. And I can not wait. You can check them out on Facebook too.

The stormtroopers will descend upon Belfast on Saturday 2 October and Sunday 3 October and highly recommend a visit.

Last year I got to meet the real Darth Vader (David Prowse) who, for those old enough to remember, was also the Green Cross Code man.  He was a wonderful man, very friendly and easy to get on with.  I also got to meet Kenny Baker (R2-D2) and Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett) who were real stars as well.  The whole set up was absolutely amazing and a great day out. 

I also think my wife may have hired Boba Fett to hunt me down so she could claim the life insurance last year. 

If you can get, go.  You will not regret it at all.  If you can't then your lack of faith is disturbing.

This year sees the man who Tunes took the mickey out off attending the event.  Richard LeParmentier (Admiral Motti) was the man who made Darth Vader utter those immortal words before having a go at 'squishing his head'.  Pity Admiral Motti forgot about that shoddy workmanship that left a little exhaust shaft open.  He should have phoned 'On your behalf'.

This is the Star Wars event you are looking for!

David Prowse, the gentle Sith. Lord.