Thanks to FanoftheWars on Twitter, we can confirm that the digital versions of Episodes I-III, and V, VI do NOT have the 20th Century Fox fanfare intro played before them.
Below is a quick video I grabbed of the new opening fanfare:
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Unreleased 4 Episode Clone Wars Arc Coming to SWCA
StarWars.com has just announced that 4 unaired episodes from The Clone Wars will be making their debut at Star Wars Celebration and fans will get to learn the fate of “Echo”. These “Bad Batch” episodes will be presented in similar fashion to the unfinished Utapau arc that was released last year.
Star Wars #4 Boba Fett Action Figure Variant Cover
Our friends at Jedi-bibliothek posted earlier today a look at the new Boba Fett Action Figure Variant Cover for Marvel’s Star Wars #4. This makes 2 action figure variant covers for this issue. – the first one being Chewbacca.
A New Proof: Kenner Star Wars Packaging Design 1977-1979
Preorders are now open for A New Proof: Kenner Star Wars Packaging Design 1977-1979 by Mattias Rendahl. This must-have book for vintage fans is limited to only 500 copies and features full-color imagery as well as interviews with the design team responsible for developing the signature Kenner line look. You can check out sample pages of the book at dearpublications.com.
For Celebration Anaheim attendees, Mattias will be having a panel on this book Sat., April 18, 1:30–2:30PM on the Collectors Stage (210AB)
Darth Vader #4 Now Available
The next installment in the Darth Vader series from Marvel is now available via your local comic book store. You can also purchase and download the digital version through Marvel’s Digital Comic Shop.
Revenge of the Battle Droids? Vader returns to Geonosis to build his army! The Dark Lord’s ascension continues!
Gus and Duncan’s Guide to Star Wars Micro Collection Toys
Gus Lopez and Duncan Jenkins have announced their next book in there expanding catalog of titles: Gus and Duncan’s Guide To Star Wars Micro Collection Toys. It will be available for purchase at Celebration Anaheim and online order will launch tomorrow (4.8.2015).
Update: Now available for order
Win a $10 Credit from VUDU
Wanting to pick up the Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection but looking for additional incentive? We are giving away five (5) $10 credits* toward a purchase through VUDU’s service between now and Friday, April 10th. Simply follow us on Twitter for your shot at a redeemable code**. Winners*** can redeem their code at vudu.com/moviecredits
*Limit one per person
**Codes expire 5/31/15, must redeem within one year.=
***VUDU account required.
SMS Audio Announces Star Wars Second Edition
SMS Audio has announced their second edition of Star Wars wired headphones and they are available for pre-0rder now.
Choose from R2-D2™, Chewbacca™, Tie Fighter™ and Darth Vader.™ Or collect all four! These On-Ear Wired headphones are sleek, ultra-durable and comfortable. The professionally tuned 40mm drivers deliver amazing clarity and richness without distortion, for the same great sound as our other headphones. Shipping May 18th – 24th.
Blue or brown? New Feature Definitively Settles the Debate
Blue or brown? A new feature available with the Digital Movie Collection definitively settles the fan debate on the color of Han’s parka in TESB. You can watch the clip now exclusively on Collider.com
Star Wars The Digital Collection Details
StarWars.com has (finally) updated with official details for this Friday’s release of Star Wars: The Digital Collection. You can check out a trailer above then head to the official site from the full announcement.
Also of note that while there are several new bonus features available in the collection, according to the article: “Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer”. : (
*Disney Movies Anywhere not available for Star Wars: A New Hope (Episode IV)