the Winner of the Star Wars Force for Fun Contest is …

A few days ago, I posted the youtube links for finalists in Pringle’s FORCE  FOR FUN Star Wars video contest who were competing for a $25,000 grand prize.  Over the weekend a winner was chosen! And the winner is …  JIM vs VADER!!!  Keep an eye out on TV because Pringle’s is going to be using this video as an upcoming commercial.

Check out this behind the scenes look of the filming of the JIM vs VADER commercial:

To watch the contest videos for JIM vs VADER and all the other finalists visit: http://ageekdaddy.blogspot.com/2013/06/who-is-chosen-one-pringles-force-for.html

Who is the Chosen One? Pringles "Force for Fun" Contest

Pringles teamed up with Star Wars earlier this year to promote a fun contest where aspiring film makers could submit a video that provides a tie-in between the popular snack chip and the movie franchise.  The winner of The Force for Fun Contest receives a $25,000 prize and their video will be featured as a television advertisement or Pringles.  Entries were due in February and Pringles recently released the top 7 selections by their judges from the numerous entries they received. Check these out:

Wookie Mistake 

Sounds Like A Party 

Darth Visits 

The Delectable Weapon

 Don’t Hold Your Breath

Jim vs Vader

 Roommate 

Which one do you like best? Who do you think will be the Chosen One? Pringles has announced it will name the winner at the end of June so we’ll have an answer soon. Good luck to all the finalists and kudos to Pringles for hosting such a great promotion!

Daddy Vader … Part Deux

Last Father’s Day, I reviewed cartoonist Jeffrey Brown’s fun and entertaining book “Darth Vader & Son” that portrays Darth Vader as a doting daddy to his son Luke Skywalker.  I’m a big fan of Gary Larson’s “FAR SIDE” comics and Brown’s work reminds me of those sketches but set in the Star Wars universe with a touch of inspiration from Norman Rockwell added to the mix. CLICK HERE to read my previous post on DARTH VADER & SON. 

The success of “Darth Vader & Son” has led to a sequel … “Darth Vader’s Little Princess” that will be out in time for Father’s Day 2013.  This book takes a comedic look at being the dad of a daughter through cartoons featuring the Dark Lord of the Sith interacting with Star Wars’ Princess Leia.

Brown’s publisher, Chronicle Books, describes “Darth Vader’s Little Princess” as:

irresistibly funny follow-up to the breakout bestseller Darth Vader and Son, Vader—Sith Lord and leader of the Galactic Empire—now faces the trials, joys, and mood swings of raising his daughter Leia as she grows from a sweet little girl into a rebellious teenager. Smart and funny illustrations by artist Jeffrey Brown give classic Star Wars moments a twist by bringing these iconic family relations together under one roof. From tea parties to teaching Leia how to fly a TIE fighter, regulating the time she spends talking with friends via R2-D2's hologram, and making sure Leia doesn't leave the house wearing only the a skirted metal bikini, Vader's parenting skills are put hilariously to the test.

“Darth Vader’s Little Princess” will be out May 1, 2013 but you can purchase advance orders now at a discounted price through Amazon.com before the books hit retailers’ shelves.  I give “Darth Vader & Son” an enthusiastic thumbs up and am really looking forward to this sequel…hint hint this would be a great father’s day present for the Geek Daddy!

If you are still gift wrapping these last few days before Christmas, Chronicle Books has provided some amusing gift tags that will be sure to thrill the Star Wars fans in your life.  Click on the image below or click here to download.