Knights of the Old Republic issue # 16 May 11, 2007
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Alrighty finally a brand new story arc..maybe this one won’t totally SUCK.
(or maybe it will).
The cover would make you think that this issue at LONG FREAKING LAST is about Zayne and that original incident with the deaths of his fellow padawans. no such luck though..we get a few measly pages of a dream sequence and that’s it.
The rest of this issue is about Jarael and her quest to figure out what’s wrong with Camper.
What’s wrong with Camper is that he’s a lame character!
This issue also has a low page count and a tonne of ads. Dark Horse should be paying readers to take this from their comic book retailers and not the other way around.
2 New Star Wars Live Action Movies in the Works!!! May 9, 2007
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No it’s not a joke.
George Lucas told a FoxNews reporter that he will make two more live-action films based in the “Star Wars” era.
“But they won’t have members of the Skywalker family as characters,” he said. “They will be other people of that milieu.”
The two extra films will also be made for TV and probably be an hour long each. But, like “Clone Wars,” Lucas doesn’t know where on TV they will land.
WOOHOO!
Robot Chicken Star Wars special Trailer May 3, 2007
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Robot Chicken has put out a nice 1 minute trailer for the the upcoming 30 minute special edition Star Wars special.
The trailer reaks a bit of some of the actual Lucasfilm prequel trailer approaches esp with the Vader breath approach from the Episode III trailers.
They also use the George Bush as a Jedi and Aluminum Falcon bit in the trailers – though both are funny I really hope we’re getting 30 mins of new material and not just a rehash of stuff (great though it may be) that they’ve already done.
Without any further ado, below is the 1 min trailer..ENJOY and May The FARK Be With You!
30 Minute Robot Chicken Star Wars Spoof – sanctioned by Lucasfilm! April 25, 2007
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ShowMeSciFi has linked to plenty of Robot Chicken Star Wars spoofs before (George Bush as a Jedi and Vader tells all most recently).
Now it looks like George Lucas himself has sanctioned a 30-minute stop-motion animation special
Robot Chicken: Star Wars will include the voice of George Lucas as well as Mark Hamill as the voice of Luke Skywalker in one sketch. The ensemble voice cast will include: Conan O’Brien, Seth MacFarlane, Robert Smigel, Malcolm McDowell, Hulk Hogan, James Van Der Beek, Donald Faison, Abraham Benrubi, Breckin Meyer and Joey Fatone.
The special will premiere at 10 p.m. June 17 on the Cartoon Network and YES ShowMeSciFi will link up to excerpts as soon as possible.
Family Guy Star Wars Compilation April 20, 2007
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Family Guy has done alot of great Star Wars parodies over the years…But never before have I ever seen them all in one master compilation.
Here it is..and it is impressive…MOST Impressive.
Darth Vader Tells Luke ALL – from Robot Chicken April 15, 2007
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Everyone remembers the first time they saw the Empire Strikes Back when Vader says,
“Luke I am Your Father.”
But what if Vader told him the rest of the story? You know all the stuff that we learn through the 6 movies?
One thing is for sure it makes for a hilarious Robot Chicken bit.
Chad Vader Episode 7 April 12, 2007
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The lastest episode of Chad Vader is out and it’s not quite up to snuff.
Episode 6 was one of the funniest things i’ve ever seen. with Vader like odd job jack working as a telemarketer, a copier repairman and a taxi cab driver.
In Episode 7 Chad is just trying to get his job back..it’s o.k as something that kinda/sorta moves the plot along..but hope Episode 8 is better.
If you haven’t heard of Chad Vader – it’s a YouTube sensation with a ‘Vader’ character as a day/night shift manager at a grocery store. Most of the time it’s great stuff.
Episode 7 inline below:
Star Wars : Zam Wesell set to be part of volume 4 of 30th anniversary hardcover series April 10, 2007
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Zam Wesell has a very brief role to play in Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones.
As such, it’s easy enough just to write this sentient off as a bounty hunter scum associate of Jango Fett right?
WRONG.
In this graphic novel Zam Wesell teams up with Jango Fett to actually….get this…
SAVE THE REPUBLIC.
Turns out they gave a real nutcase a weapon capable of destroying Coruscant and both Jango and Zam actually do have some kind of conscience.
This is an excellent graphic novel, solid story with decent art.
ShowMeSciFi highly recommends this graphic novel to those interested in seeing another side of this misunderstood bounty hunter.
If you can’t find the original graphic novel – not too worry you’re going to get a second chance real soon.
The original graphic novel is also set to be included in Volume 4 of Dark Horse’s 30th Anniversary Star Wars Series – so if you want to wait to see this in a freakin awesome hardcover edition..it’ll be out in June.
What if George W. Bush Was a Jedi? April 9, 2007
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What if George W. Bush Was a Jedi? Or at least had some Force abilities?
The dudes at Robot Chicken have a hilarious bit that tackles that issue. Clinton, Laura Bush and Abe Lincoln Beware! heheh Tacos Rule!
Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 1–The Freedon Nadd Uprising (review) April 9, 2007
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As mentioned recently ShowMeSci is luckly enough to have a copy of Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 1–The Freedon Nadd Uprising Hard Cover.
Beyond just admiring the brilliant construction of this book (hardcover, paper stock, color) we finally got around to actually reading the comic.
The Feedon Nadd Uprising is a pretty good comic – it’s not the best – . It fills in an interesting time gap after Fall of the Sith Empire and well before Jedi vs. Sith.
In this period there are no ‘real’ Sith – but there are those who hoping that the Sith will return and are trying to bring them back. We’re still several thousand years before the rise of Palpatine.
The art is o.k, the plot solid though not extra-ordinary. No crazy plot twists occur but it’s still a fun read that is very enjoyable and a must have for any true Star Wars fan.
Without this hardcover edition, this story has been out of print for nearly a decade. Dark Horse has done a marvelous thing by making it available in such an awesome format.
The ancient Republic and their struggles with the Sith are a really exciting time period in the Star Wars Universe – For better of for worse it is with rare exception a time period that is only explored in the Dark Horse Comics (KOTOR the game and Darth Bane : Path of Destruction being the two obvious exceptions).
By choosing this era as the place to start their 30th anniversary series of Star Wars, Dark Horse is clearly reminding us all of the important role that their comics have played in the creation of the Expanded Star Wars Universe.
Star Wars Legacy Issue # 10 : Who’s Your Mama? April 5, 2007
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WOW.
Star Wars Legacy is a series that just doesn’t quit. Cade Skywalker is still on the run and doesn’t make an appearance in this issue.
You might think that would be a problem – but that’s not the case at all.
Writer John Ostrander throws loyal readers are real curve with a startling revelation in this issue..
**NOT A SPOILER ALERT SINCE THE ISSUE IS ALREADY OUT BUT STILL THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING**
The female bounty hunter from Issue #9 that is also in this issue, Morrigan Corde – has a very special relationship with the person she is hunting – Cade Skywalker.
She’s he’s mother!!!
WOW.
It’s not anything that anyone could have seen coming and is proof positive that Star Wars Legacy remains the best Star Wars comic book series ever created.
The only ‘draw back’ (pun intended) in this issue is that Jan Duursema is still absent as the artist – so though the art is good – it’s not ridiculously fantastic.
Would you like to see more Jedi Starfighter ships and if so who? April 1, 2007
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With the 30th anniversary of Star Wars upon us Hasbro has gone nuts releasing (and re-releasing) tonnes of Star Wars toys.
I just saw a Darth Vader Sith Starfighter (not a tie fighter) at Target and was totally freaked out by it.
Apparently Hasbro has even more up its sleeve and is running a poll in association with YodaNews.com to see what other starfighter fans one.
VOTE NOW voting ends on April 16th, 2007.
Personally i want to see Yoda’s starfighter…..though any new starfighter is a cool one..i’d buy Mace Windu’s too..
Get Your Own R2D2 Star Wars USPSjedimaster.com Mailbox! March 31, 2007
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They’ve appeared all across America and now you too can have your very own Star Wars R2D2 mailbox.
KIND OF.
Lucas Online has a PDF (linked here) which lets kids make their own little mailbox replica – sure it’s not quite the same as what the USPS has …but for now it’s what we’ve got.
Star Wars Legacy – Is Darth Krayt a Jacen Solo descendant? March 29, 2007
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Star Wars Legacy which has often been reviewed here on ShowMeScifi is one of the best comic books today and likely the best Star Wars comic book series ever created.
Set far beyond any other Star Wars series -the only lineage connection we’ve had so far is Cade Skywalker – a descendant of Luke.
But what about other Star Wars family trees? Dark Horse Editor Randy Stradley recently tackled that topic in a letter to the editor q&a.
1. Are we going to learn what happened to the Solo family of this time?
There are no plans for an exploration of the Solo lineage for the forseeable future. We’re not in denial about them, it’s just that there isn’t a place for them in the story. Yet.
2. Any chance of running into any other descendents of of any other Star Wars Characters?
Oh yes my friend. Oh, yes.
4. How long are we going to have to wait until we learn who Darth Krayt is under the mask?
The answer will be revealed in issue 15.
Jacen Solo is set to become a to be named Sith in the upcoming Star Wars Legacy of the Force Sacrifice book .
My guess is that Darth Krayt is a descendant of Jacen Solo.
Anyone want to take that bet?
Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 1–The Freedon Nadd Uprising from Dark Horse Begins March 28, 2007
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Star Wars: 30th Anniversary Collection Volume 1–The Freedon Nadd Uprising Hard Cover is now out and I’ve got a copy.
Usually at ShowMeSciFi we don’t focus that much on the actual physical construction of a comic, this is an exception.
This is a GORGEOUS looking graphic novel.
Dark Horse has done an awesome job on printing this the cover is slick and elegant and the paper is just top notch. Even better is the price -they’re charging the same for this hardcover as I would have expected to pay for a regular soft-cover trade paperback.
The hardcover series is part of a 30th Anniversary thing from Dark Horse where they’re re-printed some popular stuff. Next up is Jedi vs. Sith which ShowMeSciFi has already reviewed (in the regular soft paperback edition).
Full review of the The Freedon Nadd Uprising will follow in the coming weeks.
USPS March 28th Star Wars Event Details March 23, 2007
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Thanks to ShowMeSciFi reader Pat who just sent this in about the March 28th event for USPSJediMaster.com
For 12 days, R2-D2 has been waiting patiently on street corners around the United States, eager to show how the U.S. Postal Service will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Star Wars Saga. On March 28, the U.S. Postal Service will preview the design of a commemorative stamp based on the most successful and popular epic adventure movies of all time and announce when the stamp will be available for purchase.
At 10 a.m. (PST) on Wednesday, March 28th, USPS Executive Director of Stamp Services David Failor will be joined by R2-D2, Darth Vader, and Imperial stormtroopers in front of Hollywood’s Grauman’s Chinese Theatre to reveal the design of a new stamp commemorating 30 years of the Star Wars saga.
The Grauman’s Chinese (actually Mann’s Chinese back in 1977), was one of 32 theaters to open Star Wars on May 25, 1977, and has since become a destination for fans who wish to explore some of the Star Wars hotspots scattered throughout the region. It is the perfect venue for revealing a stamp commemorating the cultural impact of the Star Wars saga.
Although the March 28 event is intended as an unveiling for the media, it will be held in the forecourt of the Chinese Theater, and there will no doubt be opportunities for fans to be the first to see the new stamp design. Of course, fans and collectors will soon get to send a little piece of Star Wars with every letter sent through the mail.
When: 10 a.m. (PT), Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Find USPSjedimaster.com Mailboxes Across the US March 23, 2007
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R2 D2 WHERE are you?
Looking to find where those R2D2 mail boxes are?
Now there is an easy way to find them.
There is a wickedly cool site up now that shows the location of all reported R2D2 boxes in the US – complete with pictures. There is also some great footage up on YouTube.
Check it out the interactive map at :
YouTube vid below:
Star Wars Horoscope March 17, 2007
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Just tried this out … apparently i’m most like Yoda (strange this is i always figured myself to be more like a Sith).
You are superbly wise and have been known to spread your wisdom widely.You are impatient and pushy when people take your teachings too lightly.
And your philosophical side always peeks through.
Star wars character you are most like: Yoda
USPSjedimaster.com is live (sort of) March 16, 2007
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Finally! uspsjedimaster.com is live so now there is no doubt that jedi mail is coming...
The US Post Office just has a little teaser up now with a few clips from Star Wars..and a big hint –
MARCH 28TH is the day that US Postal Service will formally announce…
something…
I have no doubt whatsoever that it’s the R2D2 post boxes and likely some stamps and other 30th anniversary stuff.
Star Wars Legacy # 9 review March 16, 2007
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This series does not disappoint.
In this issue – in which Cade Skywalker doesn’t have a line – the story is still awesome filling in the wider picture of what’s going on in the galaxy. With the Sith on Coruscant, the Galactic Alliance remnant floating about, and the true Emperor sitting at Bastion it’s alot going on.
Now the Galactic Alliance remnant may forge an alliance with the true emperor – than again they might not. Guess we’ll see what happens in issue #10.
Star Wars Legacy is Star Wars storytelling at its finest. The only small disappointment is the art in this one..but it’s another one (like issue #8) where Jan Duursema is absent and in comparison to her everyone else is second rate in my book.
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