May the Force Be with Him: Mini-Darth Vader to Undergo Heart Surgery

 

The pint-sized star of last year's popular "Mini-Darth Vader" Volkswagen Passat commercial that aired during the Super Bowl is set to undergo delicate heart surgery.

Seven-year-old Max Page will have surgery in Los Angeles today to repair a congenital heart defect that has left a hole in the boy's heart and to replace a pulmonary valve. Max gained instant fame after appearing in the adorable commercial, where he dressed up as Star War's villain Darth Vader and tried to use his powers over his Mom, inanimate household objects and even the pet dog, to no avail. The Mini-Darth is delighted, however, when he is able to use his powers to start the family car, a Volkswagen, with a little help from his Dad and a remote key device.

Little Max was diagnosed with the heart defect when only he was only a few months old and has had a pacemaker installed to help control his heart. Max has also served as an Ambassador to the Children's Hosptial of Los Angeles, helping to raise money for other children suffering from similar conditions. May the Force Be With You, Max...

Save Ferris: Matthew Broderick Returns as Ferris Beuller in New Honda Ad

"Bueller? Bueller? Bueller?"

Matthew Broderick returns to his iconic role as sly slacker Ferris Bueller in new television ads for Honda cars that will debut during next week's Super Bowl.

Don't want to wait to watch the commercial? No worries, you can check out all the fun online! Broderick actually portrays himself in the ads, calling up his bosses at the movie studio, pretending to be sick in order to play hooky from work. There's even that song  "Oh, Yeah!" by Yello that played at the end of the John Hughes' classic Ferris Bueller's Day Off during the extended credits, with Principal Rooney on the bus! Matthew spends his "free day" from filming his latest movie driving around in his Honda CR-V , wasting time at a beachfront amusement park and hanging out at the Natural History Museum, re-connecting with nature. He does encounter a bit of trouble when his boss drives up beside him on the road, but an enormous panda bear won at the amusement park saves the day. He even gets up and sings (unfortunately, not to the Beatle's "Twist & Shout") at a parade in Chinatown.

Of course, he does make a return at the end of the commercial, asking why the audience is still here, watching. It's been 26 years, and we'll wait another 26 to see you again, Ferris. See you at the Super Bowl...