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Archived News-April 2008

Week 5

Wednesday April 30, 2008
Download Legacy of the Force [Limited Time Offer]

Del Rey, publisher of many Star Wars books and novels have just released this information:
DEL REY TO OFFER FREE TWO-WEEK DOWNLOAD OF FIRST BOOK IN STAR WARS™: LEGACY OF THE FORCE

As a special gift to STAR WARS fans, Del Rey will be offering Book One in the series, STAR WARS: LEGACY OF THE FORCE: BETRAYAL, as a free downloadable PDF, audio book, and eBook. This promotional offer will run for two weeks, from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, until midnight on Tuesday, May 13. The free download, which can be shared, e-mailed or printed, will be available on www.legacyoftheforce.com.

A New York Times bestselling series, LEGACY OF THE FORCE introduces readers to a new era in the STAR WARS universe and features the beloved characters from the original trilogy, answering the questions of what happened to Han, Luke and Leia after the conclusion of STAR WARS: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.

Book Nine, the final book in the series, STAR WARS: LEGACY OF THE FORCE: INVINCIBLE, will go on sale as a Del Rey hardcover on May 13. Book Eight, REVELATION, reached the #1 spot on The New York Times paperback bestseller list.

Del Rey has partnered with booksellers to provide the free download. A1Books.com, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, Booksense.com, Borders.com, Deepdiscount.com, the eBook Store from Sony, Overstock.com, and Powells.com are making the file available to their customers.

“This giveaway is a great way to introduce the legions of Star Wars fans to our books,” commented Christine Cabello, Deputy Director of Marketing at the Random House Publishing Group, who oversaw the execution of this initiative. “We also expect that it will build awareness and excitement for the on-sale date of the final book in the series, INVINCIBLE.”

Del Rey will be supporting the free download with a major online marketing campaign including an announcement in the STAR WARS e-newsletter, promotion on StarWars.com, and banner advertising.

www.LegacyoftheForce.com.
www.StarWars.com


Posted by: batTUrd
Wednesday April 30, 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 Second Trailer from the Star Wars video game Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy that was released September 16, 2003. 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!


Posted by: Jedi Power
Wednesday April 30, 2008
Samuel L. Jackson Voices Maces Windu

SithClan.net had the opportunity to speak with Samuel L. Jackson at the Hotel Le Bristol in Paris. There they asked if he would be voicing the Mace Windu character in the CGI Clone Wars. Much to their surprise he said yes, that he had in fact voiced the Mace character. If you will remember, MTV had asked him previously if he would be interested in doing so and he was very excited about the idea as long as Lucasfilm gave him a call. I guess they did! Be sure to read the article, but it is originally in French, so get out those translators!


Posted by: Jedi Power
Tuesday April 29, 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 Lego Star Wars-Episode I-Chapter 1 from Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga that was released November 6, 2007. Special thanks to TechOfficerTodd 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!


Posted by: Jedi Power
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Kevin Graham Sketch Book

Our good friend and Star Wars Artist Kevin Graham sent in an e-mail about a new Sketch Book!

"I have had a lot of request for a Sketch Book featuring my artwork so I am finally having one printed. You will get a Sketch Book with Approx. 26 pages which feature sketches/artwork I did for Star Wars, Heroes, Halo, Lord of the Rings, Ironman, Indiana Jones, etc. These are very nice Sketch Books, gloss pages, color, etc. On the back inside page you will get a personal sketch (black and white) drawn of anything you wish or it can be done on a sketch card. You will also get one of my Yoda foil promo cards. For more info please email me at orders@kevingrahamart.com or visit http://www.kevingrahamart.com"

Thanks
Kevin Graham

Don't know who Kevin is? Check out his website for all the details.


Posted by: Jedi Power
Tuesday April 29, 2008
Big Celebration for Children

Master Kal from Collectors Club MTY has informed us of the "Big Celebration for Children" that took place April 20, in Fundidora Park. Almost 300,000 people enjoyed the event with games, fair rides, shows, and contests with many gifts. The article is in Spanish and English with a ton of pictures from the event. Be sure to go check it out!


Posted by: Jedi Power
Monday April 28, 2008
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip is the fourth installment of the The Star Wars Retrospective form Game Trailers. The focus this time is heavily on the X-Wing Series of games. You can find clips like these in the Video Game Scenes section with more to come in the future. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power
Monday April 28, 2008
Chewie In CGI Clone Wars?

 

 

TF.N has an article stating the possibility that we will see Chewbacca in the upcoming CGI Clone Wars Series. Ares of StarWars-Universe.com asked if Peter Mayhew "had been contacted by George Lucas or Rick McCallum regarding The Clone Wars or the live action series.

Peter responded that Chewbacca should show up in TCW as a figure of him is already in the works. Even more interesting is that Mr. Mayhew let slip that there could be a possibility of not just one but 3 Clone Wars movies if things go well." More movies? That would be great!


Posted by: Jedi Power