on May 04, 2016 at 6:27 AM, updated May the 4th be with you, "Star Wars" fans. May 4 is "Star Wars Day," an unofficial holiday celebrating George Lucas' world(s) in a galaxy far, far away. The event has grown over the years, becoming a worldwide celebration with many businesses offering special deals and sales. , the pun "May the Fourth Be With You" first appeared in an London "Evening News" ad that congratulated Margaret Thatcher on being elected prime minister on May 4, 1979, two years after the original movie (now known as "Episode IV: A New Hope") opened in theaters. The wordplay is based on the films' frequently repeated phrase, "May the Force be with you." "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" actress Daisy Ridley appears in a new video thanking fans for supporting the "Force for Change" charity. Donations are encouraged for a chance to win a trip to Ireland and visit Skellig Michael, where her character Rey meets Luke Skywalker in the movie. Disney is also marking the day with a marathon of animated "Star Wars" shows, like "Rebels" and Droid Tales," on its Disney XD channel.
Disney theme parks are also offering "Star Wars Weekends" throughout the month of May. PC Gamer reports the makers of "Star Wars: Battlefront" are offering a free four-hour trial of the video game starting Wednesday at 2 p.m. EST Wednesday. For kids, collectors and kids at heart, there's also plenty of "Star Wars"-related merchandise and exclusives available for purchase this week, including at Destiny USA in Syracuse. "Star Wars Day" Deals for "May the 4th Be with You" » Star Wars Rebels Y-Wing Scout Bomber: $9.74 (May 1-5) » "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" (Limited Edition - Digital Movie) for $24.99 (original price $34.99) » $20 off officially licensed "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" wired controllers for Xbox One (May 1-7) » Get $10 in rewards when you pre-order and purchase "LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens" video game » Buy any Star Wars furry friend, get one for $10 (April 28 - May 11 with promo code STARWARS10US) Furry friends from a galaxy far, far away.
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» Star Wars Pinball (Xbox 360): $2.29 The next "Star Wars" film, "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," opens in theaters Dec. 16. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story' trailer: 7 questions (and potential spoilers)January 26, 2016Move over Sherlock Holmes, a new detective is in town. Nintendo released a surprise trailer for Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo, a new mystery game for Nintendo 3DS. As shown in the trailer, players will team up with a special Pikachu to solve murders and investigate cases. But why is Detective Pikachu so special? Well in addition to his deerstalker cap and coffee habit, Detective Pikachu can talk like a human!Rumors about a Detective Pikachu game first surfaced in 2013 and Nintendo confirmed that a new Mystery Pokemon game was in development. In addition to Detective Pikachu, the game will also feature a special “Blue Pikachu” who will act as the primary antagonist for the series. Per a poster released by Nintendo, other Pokemon will be featured in the game, but there's noThere’s no word on if Detective Pikachu takes place in the main Pokemon universe.
Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo will be released for Nintendo 3DS on February 3 in Japan for 1,500 yen (about $13). No word on a North American debate, but we’re sure Detective Pikachu will cross the Pacific as part of Pokemon’s ongoing 20th anniversary celebration.View the Gallery here.What to Read NextPower Rangers Gets Glitter Gamestop Exclusive Funko POPs If you haven't had a chance to scoop up all of Funko's Power Rangers Pops, you'll have another shot to complete your collection with some spruced up variant editions. Funko has unveiled a new variant line of Power Rangers POPs, this time with a glitter paint job (via Pop Vinyls). The new POPs are based on the television series and feature a monochromatic color scheme. All five rangers are included and are available now exclusively at Gamestop for $11.99 each. Even if you already own the original Power Rangers POPs, these will still make an excellent and stylish addition to your collection. You can order them from Gamestop here, and hit the next slide to check out the POPs up close.
Are you excited for the Power Rangers reboot? 's anticipation rankings and let us know what you think! Saban’s Power Rangers follows five ordinary high school kids who must become something extraordinary when they learn that their small town of Angel Grove – and the world – is on the verge of being obliterated by an alien threat. Chosen by destiny, our heroes quickly discover that they are the only ones who can save the planet. But to do so they will have to overcome their real-life issues and band together as the Power Rangers before it is too late. Power Rangers stars Bryan Cranston (Zordon), Elizabeth Banks (Rita Repulsa), Naomi Scott (Kimberly/Pink Ranger), David Denman (Sam Scott), Becky G. (Trini/Yellow Ranger), Sarah Grey (Amanda), RJ Cyler (Billy Cranston/Blue Ranger), Emily Maddison (Rebecca), Ludi Lin (Zack Taylor/Black Ranger), and Dacre Montgomery (Jason Lee Scott/Red Ranger). Power Rangers is set to morph into theaters on March 24. Buy Tickets powered by Fandango