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Archived News-February 2008
Week 3
Friday February 22,
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 the Star
Wars video game Galactic Battlegrounds that was released on November 13, 2001.
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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Friday February 22,
2008 |
Museum Replicas
Joins With Lucas Licensing |
Museum Replicas/Windlass
Studios has announced a partnership with Lucas Licensing to produce
Collectible Replica Clothing and Armor! Fans and collectors will find new lines
of collectibles from Museum Replicas and their new licensing division Windlass
Studios in 2008; it was announced today by Museum Replicas. Lucas Licensing’s
STAR WARS replica clothing and armor licensee will assume the design and
production of the high-end, collectible ensembles and full sets of the iconic
armor including stormtrooper and bounty hunter armor.
Museum Replica’s line will debut in the spring and continues the remarkable
popularity of high-end collectibles for discerning STAR WARS enthusiasts. The
line will feature replica clothing and armor of such unforgettable characters as
Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul, Padmé Amidala, Anakin Skywalker,
Boba Fett, Han Solo and Princess Leia.
Newly formed Windlass Studios will develop, manufacture and distribute
collectible, limited-edition replicas of full-sized and wearable ensembles.
They expect the first ensembles to be available for pre-order in the spring
while the armor is set to be unveiled for the first time at San Diego Comic-Con
International in July.
The STAR WARS clothing and armor collection can be seen in person at the
Museum Replicas/Windlass Studios exhibitor booths at the International Costume
Show Las Vegas, San Diego Comic-Con International & Atlanta Dragon*Con 2008.
Also, be sure to read the question and answer session! |
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Friday February 22,
2008 |
Path to the Force
- Episode 255 |
Today we have Episode 255 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
255
Be sure to join us later this week for the two-hundred and
fifty-sixth episode of Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force. Then join us every
week as we continue to follow the adventures of the Wookiee E'nac from the Star
Wars Galaxies videogame in the form of Gamics! |
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Thursday February
21, 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 Introduction
from the Star Wars video game Masters of Teräs Käsi that was released in October
of 1997. 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 February
21, 2008 |
Music Section
Updated |
Today I have updated the Music section with a new soundtrack! The latest addition
that you can preview is from the fan film called I.M.P.S. The
Relentless which features 11 tracks. I have also provided a link directly to the
film if you would like to view it. I really like the music created by Andy
Garfield for this fan film. Enjoy!
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Wednesday February
20, 2008 |
Daily Video
Clip |
Today I have added a new Micro
Machines commercial to the Movies Section for your
enjoyment. You can find this and other commercials over in the TV Commercials
section. If you have other
commercials that I do not have listed, please be sure to send them in! Enjoy!
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Wednesday February
20, 2008 |
Vehicles Section
Updated |
Today I have updated the Vehicles section with the
AT-ST/A.
This page includes a Flash video of the vehicle to give you something a little
more interesting. You can get a listing of vehicles using their picture by type
at the Vehicles section. Or, if you would like to see
an alphabetical listing of all of our ships and vehicles, you can check out the Ship Index. If you have a vehicle you
would like to see me add, then e-mail me the request and I will do my best to
add it for you. Enjoy!
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Tuesday February 19,
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 Introduction from the Star
Wars video game TIE Fighter that was released in July of 1994. 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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Tuesday February 19,
2008 |
Toshiba Announces
Discontinuation of HD DVD! |
It's official, ComingSoon.net has news that
the Blu-ray Disc is the winner of the high definition format war. Here is
Toshiba's press release:
"Toshiba Corporation today announced that it
has undertaken a thorough review of its overall strategy for HD DVD and has
decided it will no longer develop, manufacture and market HD DVD players and
recorders. This decision has been made following recent major changes in the
market. Toshiba will continue, however, to provide full product support and
after-sales service for all owners of Toshiba HD DVD products." Be sure to
read the entire article!
Now what does that mean for the future of Star Wars on High Definition? It
shouldn't be to long now! |
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Tuesday February 19,
2008 |
EUCast About The
Clone Wars |
Our friend Son of Skywalker over
at the EU Cantina has
informed us of their latest pod cast (EUCast) featuring the upcoming CGI Clone Wars series. Also, be
sure to visit their Knowledge Center with all the latest goodies that revolve
around the new CGI Clone Wars series. In this special mini-cast, they discuss
their opinions on the latest Clone Wars news and Ahsoka, Anakin's new apprentice
and the issues with that. They also discuss the question about how Assaj
Ventress can be in the show. Especially being we saw he plummet to an apparent
death on Yavin in the original Clone Wars shorts. You will also hear their
thoughts on the movie announcement, Clone Wars action figures, and all the
current facts we currently know about the Clone Wars TV series. Be sure to head
over for a listen now! |
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Monday February 18,
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 E3 Trailer from the Star
Wars video game Battlefront II that was released on November 1, 2005. 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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Monday February 18,
2008 |
LucasFilm Sues
Gen Con |
Captain Sith Park sent in the
latest news about LucasFilm suing Gen Con!
Came across this link to Gamerchicksrule.com where they've posted news of Lucasfilm
suing Gen Con. The main allegations are as follows:
1. Gen Con failed to uphold its legal obligations in terms of financial
reporting, accounting and payments to Lucasfilm ($500,000 in damages) 2. Gen
Con did not give auction proceeds to Make-A-Wish as they had agreed to do
($150,000 in damages) 3. Gen Con did not give Lucasfilm their share of the
auction proceeds ($150,000 in damages) 4. Gen Con did this all unjustly
($150,000 in damages)"
Here is more information and be sure to read the full complaint PDF. Also, Gen Con has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United
States Bankruptcy Court. Thanks for the heads up Captain Sith
Park! |
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Monday February 18,
2008 |
Path to the Force
- Episode 254 |
Today we have Episode 254 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
254
Be sure to join us later this week for the two-hundred and
fifty-fifth episode of Star Wars Galaxies-Path to the Force. Then join us every
week as we continue to follow the adventures of the Wookiee E'nac from the Star
Wars Galaxies videogame in the form of Gamics! |
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