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Archived News-April 2008
Week 1
Friday April 04,
2008 |
Daily Video Clip
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With all of the recent news for
The Force Unleashed and the CGI Clone Wars TV series, I have decided to give you
a double dose of the Daily Video Clip. The new video clips can be found in the Movies Section.
The first clip we have provided is the High Definition E3 Trailer from
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed that is to be released on September 16, 2008. You
can find this video clip in the Video
Game Scenes section.
The second clip we have provided is the CGI Clone Wars Teaser from
Star Wars: The Clone Wars that is to be released in theaters on August 15, 2008
and then be on TV in September. You can find this video clip in the Television Shows
section.
If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc.
format, please send it in! Enjoy! |
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Friday April 04,
2008 |
Y-Wing Evolution
In The Clone Wars |
The Official Star Wars Site has announced that in Star Wars: The
Clone Wars, fans will see design elements that bridge the entire saga, like this
early Republic version of the classic Y-wing fighter that appears in the series.
I look forward to seeing more elements that help tie the saga together!
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Friday April 04,
2008 |
The Clone Wars To
Air On Friday Nights |
ENI has an
article featuring information about the Cartoon Network and its upcoming list of
shows. In the article, the Cartoon Network will be:
"Mirroring the network's effort to diversify its on-air offerings with
live-action originals as well as more sophisticated dramatic and adventure
programming, Cartoon Network will develop content in two primary tracks:
fantasy/adventure and comedy."
"-- Star Wars: The Clone Wars will anchor
this strategy with fantasy/adventure on Friday nights, the network announced,
along with the new animated action series from Warner Bros. Animation, Batman:
The Brave and the Bold; Ben 10: Alien Force; and the previously announced The
Secret Saturdays, which will premiere with 26 episodes in the fall."
Be sure to read the entire article! |
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Friday April 04,
2008 |
Path to the Force
- Episode 267 |
Today we have Episode 267 of Star
Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force which has been created by Nathan Ciprick. You
will be able to access these stories through the Comics
section. Check out the latest episode!
Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force-Episode
267
Only three episodes left! The battle concludes... Be sure to stay tuned for
the last three episodes of Path to the Force as this Gamic comes to its
conclusion! |
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Thursday April 03,
2008 |
The Force Will Be
Unleashed on September 16 |
LucasArts today
announced that its highly anticipated videogame Star Wars®: The Force
Unleashed™ will be released on September 16, 2008 in the United States,
September 17 in Southeast Asia and Australia, and September 19 in Europe.
An entirely new chapter in the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force
Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to
unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game's expansive
story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode
III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New
Hope. In it, players will assist Vader in his quest to rid the universe of
Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.
"Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is one of the most ambitious projects
LucasArts has ever launched. The combination of a great new Star Wars
story with revolutionary new technology and game play means more fun than you've
ever had in the Star Wars universe," said Peter Hirschmann,
Vice-President of Product Development, LucasArts. "We can't wait until gamers
get their hands on it this September."
LucasArts and Spike TV are teaming up together to unveil new details about
and exclusive footage from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed in celebration
of Spike TV's airing of all six Star Wars Saga movies. Airing Friday,
April 4, through Sunday, April 6; and Friday, April 11, through Sunday, April
13, Spike TV's two-weekend event includes the broadcast premiere of Star
Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and the basic cable premieres
of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and Star Wars:
Episode II Attack of the Clones. Spike TV's Star Wars presentation
marks the first time that all six movies will be presented together on a basic
cable network.
Reflecting its status as an exciting new part of the Star Wars Saga,
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be featured throughout Spike TV's
weekend events. Viewers will see special Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
segments, each with an exclusive announcement or new gameplay footage, at the
following times on Spike TV:
April 6 at 7:58 p.m. ET/PT - between the
premiere of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star
Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith April 11 at 10:52 p.m. ET/PT -
At the end of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope April 12 at 12:00
a.m. ET/PT - throughout an episode of GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley filmed
at LucasArts' headquarters in San Francisco April 12 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT - before
Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope April 13 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT -
before Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
"With the airing of all six Star Wars movies and a first-hand look at
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed we're confident that April will be a
memorable month for Star Wars fans," said Robert Friedman, Senior
Vice-President of Programming, Spike TV. "Our dedication to entertainment and
video games makes our relationship with LucasArts an exciting opportunity to
take part first-hand in Star Wars history as well as give our viewers an
insider's look at the future of the franchise." |
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Thursday April 03,
2008 |
Daily Video
Clip |
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars
video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Trailer from
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga that was released November 6, 2007. You can
find this video clip in the Video
Game Scenes section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game
in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!
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Thursday April 03,
2008 |
New LucasArts
President Announced |
Gamasutra has an article about the new president for
LucasArts.
Publisher/developer LucasArts (Star Wars: The
Force Unleashed), the video game division of Lucasfilm, has announced the
appointment of Electronic Arts and Disney veteran Darrell Rodriguez as president
beginning in mid-April.
Rodriguez is currently Electronic Arts LA's chief
operating officer, where he oversees the studio's overall operations, product
development and strategic growth for the studio.
The company calls him
"an avid gamer," and notes he has worked on such titles as SSX On Tour, Medal of
Honor: Airborne, The Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II and Command
& Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars.
Prior to his work with EA, Rodriguez has
also held product development and production roles at EarthLink, Walt Disney
Imagineering and the Walt Disney Internet Group.
Rodriguez's appointment
follows the recent departure of longtime head Jim Ward, who stepped down in
February after nearly 4 years heading the company.
Said Rodriguez, "I
couldn’t be more excited to join such a dynamic and innovative company as
LucasArts. The people are world class and the IP is the best in the business. To
be able to work with such cultural icons as Star Wars and Indiana Jones and
develop new franchises is like a dream come true.” |
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Thursday April 03,
2008 |
Randy Stradley
Interview |
Our friends from Fan Force Portugal sent
in information about their new interview with Dark Horse Comics Editor Randy
Stradley! Stradley's answers give us not only a deep insight into his job and
Dark Horse Comics, but also tips for aspiring artists and writers. However, the
best of all is the confirmation of two new comic series about Clone Wars, which
will temporarily take the place of Dark Times and Rebellion.
"(...)The plan is to tell an exciting story within the twelve issues of
"Vector," but to also have the events that happen in each chapter directly
affect the subsequent events in that series. After issue #28, you'll see how the
events in "Vector" almost immediately spur new action in Knights of the Old
Republic. Zayne Carrick will emerge from the "Vector" story a changed man, with
a renewed determination to carry his fight to clear his name to the Masters who
framed him.
We have similar plans for all of the series, though something has come up
which will put some of the "new directions" temporarily on hold. See, we knew
that the new Clone Wars TV show was likely to debut in the Fall of this year.
But we didn't know until quite recently that there was going to be a theatrical
film to launch the series, or that Clone Wars would receive quite the
promotional push that it is. This turn of events has required us to retool some
of our plans. Instead of continuing the Dark Times and Rebellion series
immediately following their "Vector" issues, those series are going on hiatus so
that we can roll out a new Clone Wars comics series -- and a new Clone Wars
digest-sized series (similar to the Clone Wars Adventures books, but with
full-length stories in each volume).
Dark Times and Rebellion will probably return early next year. In the
meantime, KotOR and Legacy will carry on the momentum generated by
"Vector."(...)"
Special thanks to our friends at Fan Force Portugal for the news! Be sure to read the entire interview for more great
information! |
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Wednesday April 02,
2008 |
Daily Video
Clip |
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars
video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Admiral
Harkov talks to Leaders from the Star Wars video game TIE Fighter that was
released in July of 1994. Special thanks to Lance Uppercut for capturing and
sharing the cutscene! You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. If you
have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format,
please send it in! Enjoy!
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Wednesday April 02,
2008 |
Updated Bases
& Space Stations-Death Star |
Today I have updated the Bases & Space Stations section
with the updated Death Star
page. This page now includes new information to make it current with the
prequels and a Flash video of the station to give you something a little more
interesting. Enjoy!
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Wednesday April 02,
2008 |
Top 10: Battle
Scenes |
Johnny Testa from AskMen.com has informed us of a
recently published article entitled “Top 10: Battle Scenes.” The Star Wars Saga
makes the list with the Battle of Endor from Return of the Jedi coming in at #8.
Each of the battles in the list have a short synopsis of the battle and they
include a video clip from YouTube. What other battles made the list? A few I am
sure you will like. Which battle reins supreme? Be sure to see the “Top 10: Battle Scenes” for the answer. |
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Tuesday April 01,
2008 |
Daily Video
Clip |
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars
video games! The latest scene we have provided is Into
the Dark Palace from Star Wars: Dark Forces II-Jedi Knight that was released
October 9, 1997. You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. Special
thanks to Ralexand for capturing and sharing the cutscene! If you have a movie
clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in!
Enjoy!
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Tuesday April 01,
2008 |
Path to the Force
- Episode 266 |
Today we have Episode 266 of Star
Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force which has been created by Nathan Ciprick. You
will be able to access these stories through the Comics
section. Check out the latest episode!
Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force-Episode
266
Only four episodes left! When we last saw E'nac the Force was building up
inside of him and.... Be sure to stay tuned for the last few episodes of Path to
the Force as this Gamic comes to a climactic conclusion! |
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