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Archived News-May 2013
Week 5
| Friday May 31, 2013 | |
| Star Wars Reviews Section Updated | |
Today I have updated Movies section with the latest Star Wars Review. In this newest addition, Steve provides a review of the Collectors Series/Action Collection's TIE Fighter Pilot from 1997. Thanks Steve! Be sure to stay tuned for the next great review. Enjoy!
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| Friday May 31, 2013 | |
| Daily Video Clip | |
Today's video clip is the Pringles and Star Wars "The Force For Fun" Finalist: Jim vs. Vader. Don't argue with the boss when the boss is Darth Vader. Filmmakers Erik Beck, Justin Johnson, and team "The Indie Machines" show us why. As part of the Pringles and Star Wars "The Force For Fun" promotion, more than a thousand fan-generated video ideas were gathered through Tongal.com and narrowed down to seven finalist videos competing for a grand prize of $25,000 and the chance to be featured as a national advertisement. Stay tuned to for the announcement of the winning video at the end of June. Enjoy! | |
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| Friday May 31, 2013 | |
| RebelForce Radio: May 31 | |
Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac of RebelForce Radio have released their latest show! Filmmaker Kyle Newman (Fanboys/Barely Lethal) joins us to talk about his documentary 'Return to Return of the Jedi" and Jaime King gets opinionated about Ewoks. Rancho Obi-Wan's Steve Sansweet stops by to tell us about his plans ...for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2. Plus, Star Wars Rebels, J.J. Abrams, and "Wars > Trek" - From a certain point of view. Also, Jimmy Mac hits Artist Alley at C2E2 for a conversation with Star Wars Artist Grant Gould, Billy Dee goes green, and much more. Be sure to listen to this episode!
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| Friday May 31, 2013 | |
| Knights of the Old Republic On iPad | |
The Official Star Wars Site has announced that Knights of the Old Republic is now on iPad! Get ready to choose the light side or dark side...with the convenience of a touch screen: Aspyr Media today announced that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is available now on the App Store exclusively for iPad to commemorate the groundbreaking game's upcoming 10th anniversary. Developed for the PC and Xbox by BioWare, the original Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is widely considered one of the greatest role-playing games of all time and has received over 40 Game of the Year awards. Brought to iPad by leading Mac games developer Aspyr, the release also serves as a tribute to Star Wars fans around the world for their unwavering support and passion for the franchise. "Being able to bring one of the most beloved Star Wars games to iPad for such a momentous event is an incredible honor," said Elizabeth Howard, Aspyr's vice president of publishing. "We have a long history at Aspyr of bringing the best games to Apple platforms, and as bona fide fans of the original release, we've worked to ensure that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for iPad lives up to its prodigious reputation." In Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, players are immersed in an epic saga that takes place 4,000 years before the Galactic Empire -- a time when Jedi and Sith numbered in the thousands. The game features deep character customization, and branching storylines that lets players choose their alignment with the Force and change the outcome of the narrative in real time. This first-ever mobile release brings the full Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic experience exclusively to the iPad. With hours upon hours of gameplay, the classic RPG includes user-interface enhancements for the touch-screen environment. For more information on Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for iPad, visit www.aspyr.com.
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| Friday May 31, 2013 | |
| Lynx Collection Launches New Website | |
Frank sent in word that their new website was just released. They are offering their biggest discount ever - 30% off anything in the shop. "At Lynx Collection, we have a passion for film and television - and what better way to share that passion with our customers by creating our limited edition poster prints. Each design is carefully crafted and printed on 100-year archival, satin photo paper with a luster finish. Over the past three years our selection has evolved to become a well-pronounced symbol of minimalistic, retro, contemporary design. Our assortment of designers provide the utmost quality from the U.S. and abroad." Be sure to visit http://www.LynxArtCollection.com for more! | |
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| Friday May 31, 2013 | |
| Daily Star Wars Card | |
Today's new card is available in the Star Wars Cards section. It can be found under Series 5 (Orange Cards) and there were 66 cards and 11 stickers in all from 1978. Today's new orange card is 271-"Do You Think They'll Melt Us Down, Artoo?" of that series. Look for more cards and stickers every day!
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| Thursday May 30, 2013 | |
| Daily Video Clip | |
Today's video clip is The Making of Return of the Jedi by J.W. Rinzler: Book Trailer. In this special preview of Del Rey's highly anticipated The Making of Return of the Jedi, get a sneak peek at unseen artwork, exclusive photos, and more. Enjoy! | |
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| Thursday May 30, 2013 | |
| Daily Star Wars Card | |
Today's new card is available in the Star Wars Cards section. It can be found under Series 5 (Orange Cards) and there were 66 cards and 11 stickers in all from 1978. Today's new orange card is 270-Luke: Farmboy Turned Warrior of that series. Look for more cards and stickers every day!
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| Wednesday May 29, 2013 | |
| World-Exclusive Screening of Episode II in 3D at Celebration Europe | |
Another reason Star Wars Celebration Europe is the destination for Star Wars fans this summer: it will feature exclusive screenings of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones in 3D! Get your tickets now and catch one of these exclusive screenings! With a new focus on the production of Star Wars: Episode VII, Lucasfilm had postponed a wide release of its 3D edition. Now, for an extremely limited engagement, July 26-28, Star Wars fans from around the world attending the Celebration event in Essen, Germany can see Attack of the Clones in 3D. Fans will experience iconic moments from the film like never before, including the thrilling chase scenes on the city-covered planet of Coruscant, the intense ground battles on the rocky terrain of Geonosis, and the first-ever lightsaber duel featuring Jedi Master Yoda. Everyone who attends one of the special Attack of the Clones 3D screenings, currently scheduled for each day of the show, will receive a pair of souvenir 3D glasses. RealD, sponsor of the Digital Stage, has created these glasses exclusively for the 3D screenings at Celebration Europe. Be sure to visit the Celebration Europe II site for more information.
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| Wednesday May 29, 2013 | |
| Daily Video Clip | |
Today's video clip is the LEGO Star Wars The Yoda Chronicles Teaser Trailer. Don't forget that LEGO Star Wars The Yoda Chronicles premiers tonight at 8:00 ET on Cartoon Network. Enjoy! | |
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| Wednesday May 29, 2013 | |
| Another Star Wars Rebels Sketch | |
Dave Filoni offers us another sketch via his Facebook page from the upcoming animated TV Show called Star Wars Rebels. His tag line on the picture states: "Something to go with the TIE Fighter I drew..." Can you make it out? It is a TIE Pilot if you look closely. Click on the image for the larger picture. I can't wait to see what they come up with for this show!
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| Wednesday May 29, 2013 | |
| Daily Star Wars Card | |
Today's new card is available in the Star Wars Cards section. It can be found under Series 5 (Orange Cards) and there were 66 cards and 11 stickers in all from 1978. Today's new orange card is 269-Droids on the Run of that series. Look for more cards and stickers every day!
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| Monday May 27, 2013 | |
| Memorial Day: Remembering Our Fallen Heroes! | |
On this Memorial Day I would like to thank and remember all of the brave men and women who fought and sacrificed their lives in defense of our great country and to protect and preserve our freedom. Having served 8 years in the Armed Forces myself, I salute each and every one! | |
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