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Archived News-October 2010


Week 3

Friday October 22, 2010
Daily Video Clip

Today's video clip is the Teaser Trailer for the Threads of Destiny Fan Film. 100 years after "Return of the Jedi" the Jedi order and the Republic are once again active. The planet Coreign produces a special ore that can power an entire city, but the Skenvi empire is interested in its potential for supreme spaceship armor. This film is scheduled to be released sometime in 2011. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Friday October 22, 2010
Star Wars Reviews Section Updated

Today I have updated Movies section with the latest Star Wars Review. In this newest addition, Steve provides a 30th Anniversary Collection Evolutions Vader's Secret Apprentice Boxed review. Thanks Steve! Be sure to stay tuned for the next great review. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday October 21, 2010
Daily Video Clip

Today's video clip is Episode 7 of Blunty's Force'Tober reviews for The Force Unleashed 2. Blunty speaks with Vince Kudirka Lead Producer on the Wii Version of The Force Unleashed 2. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday October 21, 2010
Galactic News-Episode 012-The Academy Review

Today I have updated the Movies section with the latest episode of Galactic News! The twelfth episode is a short review of Star Wars The Clone Wars Season 3 Episode 6 entitled The Academy. You can see it directly at 012-TCW-S306-The Academy. Stay tuned for the next episode. Do you have feedback for this episode? Do you have recommendations for future episodes? Be sure to send them in. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday October 21, 2010
Steve Sansweet To Leave Lucasfilm

The Official Star Wars Site has announced that Steve Sansweet will be leave Lucasfilm. Since 1996, Steve Sansweet has served as the Lucasfilm ambassador to the ever-growing, ever-evolving community of Star Wars fans. Sansweet announced that in April 2011 he will be leaving the company to begin a new chapter in his life.

"Nearly 15 years ago I left my post as Los Angeles Bureau Chief of the Wall Street Journal to follow my bliss and take a 'one-year job' as Lucasfilm's Star Wars ambassador," said Sansweet. "Now it's time for another change and new challenges, while still maintaining an active role in the Star Wars fan community."

He will be sorely missed. Be sure to read the entire article.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday October 20, 2010
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second video clip is another preview for Episode 7 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 3 and is entitled "Assassin." The show will be airing Friday at 9:00pm ET/PT on Cartoon Network. I'm looking forward to this one after the last couple of episodes. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday October 20, 2010
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's first video clip is Episode 6 of Blunty's Force'Tober reviews for The Force Unleashed 2. Blunty discovers composer Mark Griskey's creative process, and how he feels about living up to one of the biggest names in cinematic music, John Williams. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday October 20, 2010
Star Wars Insider #121

The Official Star Wars Site has announced that the Insider will include exclusive concept art from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, George Lucas and Dave Filoni discuss The Clone Wars: Season Three, behind the scenes of next year's Star Wars: The Old Republic, some tidbits on Star Wars in 3D, plus much, much more (and sharp-eyed readers might sneak a peek of Ahsoka's new look debuting later this season!).

Here's the breakdown:

  • Creating Clones -- Star Wars creator George Lucas and Clone Wars supervising director Dave Filoni on what to expect in Season Three!
  • The Force Unleashed II -- Exclusive concept art from the video game event of the fall
  • Inside The Old Republic -- A look behind the scenes of next year's blockbuster game
  • Phantom Plastic -- The second part of Insider's history of Hasbro looks at what happened when prequel fever hit the toy stores
  • Game On! -- Insider goes old-school as they pay tribute to the greatest Star Wars video game moments
  • Launchpad -- Star Wars is coming back to theaters -- in 3D! Insider previews upcoming episodes of The Clone Wars and more
  • My Star Wars! -- Animatronics technician Grant Imahara discusses his Star Wars favorites
  • Retro -- Insider explores the wide range of collectibles based on the lovable Ewoks
  • Jedi Archive -- Ladies rejoice! The galaxy's biggest scoundrel features in this issue's archive
  • Classic Moment -- The full might of the Death Star is directed upon the peaceful world of Alderaan
  • Books -- The Sounds of Star Wars and The Clone Wars novels
  • Comics -- Star Wars Legacy -- War begins, and Quinlan Vos takes center stage in his own omnibus
  • Incoming -- Hasbro goes vintage with Revenge of the Sith action figures, and Sideshow Collectibles' Ewoks attack
  • Bounty Hunters -- Fans who have met Star Wars celebrities share their photos
  • Bantha Tracks -- The very best of Star Wars fandom from around the world
  • Red Five -- Fan film maker John Hudgens selects his favorite non-Star Wars fan films

Readers can keep up to date with more news and announcements from Star Wars Insider at the official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/StarWarsInsider


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday October 19, 2010
Daily Video Clip #2

Today's second video clip is Episode 5 of Blunty's Force'Tober reviews for The Force Unleashed 2. In this episode, Blunty is in the LucasArts recording studios with David Collins who is the Audio Lead and voice of Proxy, as he takes us through audio design for video games.  Blunty even tries his hand at some Darth Vader voice acting! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday October 19, 2010
Daily Video Clip #1

Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from The Clone Wars Season 3. The sixth available episode is The Academy.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday October 19, 2010
Fanboy's Guide to the Galaxy-Episode 20

Today I have updated the Galactic Escape Pod section with the latest podcast episode of the "Fanboy's Guide to the Galaxy" with hosts Ryan Zasso and Eric Boggs.

This Week's Topics Include:

  • The Force Unleashed 2 updates
  • A new Star Wars magazine
  • The Clone Wars episode, Corruption.

E-mail the show at galaxyfanboy@yahoo.com or visit the Facebook Fanpage or Twitter page. You can now also download the podcast at iTunes. Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power