The 10 best scenes for young actors show the talented stars of tomorrow developing in front the eyes of the world. Sometimes we don’t get to see these young stars grow into adults as they leave the movie business. but the best scenes for young actors are left behind for us to enjoy and remember.

5. “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” (2005) This movie has two scenes that make the list of best scenes for young actors. This first one is the scene where Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) chooses the dark side and helps kill Mace Windu (Samuel L. Jackson). It is a strong moment in the movie made poignant by this young actor. Source

With May 16 being the 50th anniversary of the invention of the laser, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on May 4 recognizing the day and “the need for continued support of scientific research to maintain America’s future competitiveness.”

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The Force will be felt on air and online as all the might of the Empire and cunning of the Rebellion take over TELETOON and teletoon.com this March 2010.

Beginning March 6, 2010, TELETOON will broadcast all six of the live-action STAR WARSTM movies in narrative chronological order. Viewers can also catch up with the hit television series, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS, as episodes from the first season air in a special after school time slot from March 15.

On Air – STAR WARS Movies

Beginning March 6 with Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, TELETOON will air all six live action STAR WARS movies on Saturday nights at 7 p.m. Featuring stunning visual effects, innovative sound design and an epic storyline, the six films follow the rise, fall and redemption of Anakin Skywalker.

· March 6, 7 p.m. Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace

Anakin Skywalker is only a child as he embarks upon the journey that will ultimately lead him to his destiny as Darth Vader. Starring Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson. The Saga begins at 7 pm on Saturday, March 6.

· March 13, 7 p.m. Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones

Anakin Skywalker has grown into an accomplished Jedi apprentice, and he faces his most difficult challenge yet as he must choose between his Jedi duty and forbidden love. Starring Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson.

· March 20, 7 p.m. Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith

Torn between loyalty to his mentor and the seductive powers of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker turns his back on the Jedi, thereby completing his journey to the dark side and his transformation into Darth Vader. Starring Hayden Christensen, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Samuel L. Jackson.


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Call it the Avatar effect but ’Star Wars’, one of the most popular film franchises of all time, would soon be given a modern make-over and converted into 3D.

Director George Lucas has hinted that the new advances in technology mean it is now a possibility to see all six films re-made, Daily Mail online reported.

’Star Wars Episode II’ stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen could be on the big screen again in polished versions of the cult films.

Lucas said that he had initially thought of the idea after finishing the last Star Wars film, ‘The Revenge of the Sith’, in 2005. But he was convinced about the idea after watching blockbuster Avatar, which picked up two Golden Globes last week.

“We’ve been looking for years to do this but the technology hasn’t been there. I think this will be a new impetus to make that happen,” Lucas said.

’Avatar’, which cost more than 300m pounds to make, has shattered box-office records and is on the verge of taking 1 billion pounds at the box office since its release at Christmas.

“I liked it. I make movies like that, so I can appreciate what James Cameron went through to do it. It worked well in 3D and I’m happy it’s so successful,” he added.

Lucas, 65, is planning to begin work on converting the Star Wars films later this year.

Since its release in 1977, Star Wars has become a cult phenomenon, having grossed more than 2 billion pounds.

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Actors Samuel L. Jackson, Liam Neeson, and Ewan McGregor along with Star Wars creator George Lucas and stunt coordinator/swordmaster Nick Gillard have donned their signatures on this stunning display piece. The actors have also included their Star Wars character names. This truly unique prize will be auctioned on eBay starting today, October 26, with all proceeds being donated to Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. Also being auctioned off for the hospice is a signed quad sheet poster for the movie Jumper, which has been autographed by Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell and Rachel Bilson.

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James Mawhinney, a fan from Ireland who came up with the idea to collect the signatures and donate the lightsaber to the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, is hopeful the auction will be a big success. “I hope that it exceeds my expectations and raises much-needed funds for the charity, as it is such a worthy and deserving cause.”

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice offers a range of care services for children and young people living with a life-threatening illness, providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, along with a range of support services for the children’s families.

“It’s truly exciting to have some of Hollywood’s biggest stars endorse this auction prize and get behind the Children’s Hospice,” says Claire Brown, Regional Fundraiser for the charity. “This item will undoubtedly raise the profile of Children’s Hospice and raise essential funds for our charity, which we are extremely grateful for.”

Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice wishes to thank George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Samuel L. Jackson, Ewan McGregor, Liam Neeson, Nick Gillard, Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Lucia & Olivia at United Agents, Toni Howard & Jennifer at ICM, Chloe Adams at Fox UK, Ardees, Hattie, Coco & Polly, Russ Williamson, www.Clonestores.com, Nick Tregenza, Maud Davis, Steve Sansweet, Laura Muhlhammer, Pablo Hidalgo, and Pete Vilmur for their contributions.

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Voice-over actors give life to Cartoon Network’s ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’


They are the most unrecognizable actors in a galaxy far, far away.

Audiences generally associate Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor in the roles of the famously iconic Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi. But, the truth is, other actors have inhabited those roles in far more performances, yet you’ll never know what they look like.

They are voice-over actors, men and women who bring these Jedi Knights to life each week in the computer-animated series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”

And that’s just the way they like it.

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2. Hayden Christensen: Organic Vegetable Gardener-
Hayden Christensen, otherwise known as Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and one of People magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People, isn’t just an actor: His modeling days date back to Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2005 ad campaign. When Hayden’s not posing or acting, he’s working away on his 200-acre farm–outside Toronto in his native Canada–growing organic produce. Christensen also ran a public service announcement for Do Something, a non profit youth organization that inspires young people to change the world. The organization has initiatives for the environment, disaster relief, poverty, and more.

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Mimoco’s STAR WARS MIMOBOT line of designer flash drives will explore the dark side with an all-new collection, featuring fan favorite Sith Lords and new versions of classic designs. In addition to the previously announced Darth Maul design, the fourth installment of the popular USB devices will also include a re-imagining of the original MIMOBOT series centerpiece Darth Vader. The new Darth Vader Unmasked MIMOBOT features a removable helmet, underneath which lurks the scarred countenance of Anakin Skywalker, as played by Hayden Christensen. For added excitement, one in six Darth Vader MIMOBOT drives will unveil chase variants of Anakin’s face from Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi older, paler and at peace, having come to terms with his estranged son Luke.

Completing the cycle later this summer as a San Diego Comic Con exclusive, Mimoco will release a third, limited-edition version of Darth Vader Unmasked. When the helmet is removed, the unmasked visage will be the face of Luke Skywalker, as Luke imagined himself on Dagobah in Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back. Only 500 Darth Vader Unmasked Luke Skywalker MIMOBOT drives will be produced and they will only be available at Mimoco’s Comic Con booth #2913 in the STAR WARS Pavilion on July 22 – 26.

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What are you doing this weekend? Actually, don’t answer that. I’ll tell you what you’re doing this weekend. As a Memorial Day weekend treat and lead-in to this Sunday’s episode of Behind the Screen, MTV will be running all six Star Wars movies between Saturday and Monday. If you’ve seen George Lucas epic space fantasy, then you know exactly why you should be tuning in. If you don’t well here are all the reasons you need to settle in with some popcorn for a long, lazy weekend in front of the TV.

Darth Vader livesThe Fall of Anakin Skywalker

Hardcore Star Wars fans like me have some issues with George Lucas’s approach to the most recent trilogy, starting with 1999′s The Phantom Menace. Wherever your opinions fall with regards to the new movies, it’s hard to say a foul word against Anakin Skywalker’s (Hayden Christensen) beautifully orchestrated descent into the Dark Side of the Force. In addition to be able to witness the birth of Darth Vader, Revenge of the Sith’s climactic lightsaber duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Skywalker, his former pupil, adds new context to A New Hope’s the first movie released in the series rematch saber duel.

There’s one final reason you should tune in for this weekend’s .Star Wars. marathon on MTV. On Sunday night at 11pm, right after .Episode IV. ends, you’ll be able to get some insider Hollywood scoops on the latest episode of Behind the Screen.

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