Followers of the Clone Wars series have known for months that Darth Maul was teased last season as brother of Savage Opress. With the return Episode I to theatres in 2012, Lucasfilm is cashing in on the obvious tie-in and is announcing that Maul will at last be revealing himself to the Jedi (again, and shirtless) in the Clone Wars in 2012. We don’t yet know how he managed to survive being defeated by Obi-Wan but one thing’s for sure, it will make for some interesting episodes. Head to USA Today and Entertainment Weekly for their exclusive reports on the news.
The Clone Wars continues tonight with “Prisoners“, picking up where last week’s season premiere left off and concluding this three-part story arc.
The Republic and Gungan forces have been captured by Riff Tamson and his Karkarodon enforcers. Now, it is up to Ahsoka and the young Prince Lee-Char to unite the fractured people of Mon Cala and drive out the Separatist invaders.
Head to StarWars.com for a preview and be sure not to miss this week’s exciting conclusion!
Since its launch in 1996, StarWars.com has periodically undergone changes in order to reflect its growing and evolving audience, and to keep pace with the rapidly shifting nature of the online world. This new version of the site is the biggest re-haul since Star Wars‘ official online presence began, and it will continue to grow and evolve in the immediate future. This is just the start of things, but an important one.
For the complete article and to explore the site, head on over to the new StarWars.com!
CartoonNetwork.com has updated with an extended sneak peek of an upcoming episode from season 4 of The Clone Wars. This episode focuses on the misadventures of C-3PO and R2-D2 making their escape from the heat of battle and crash landing on a planet inhabited by a race of tiny warriors that aren’t what they seem.
Head over to CartoonNetwork.com for the preview and while you’re there, submit your email address (once per day) for a chance win one of 500 Hasbro FX Lightsabers or the $1000 Grand Prize!
A new clip from the the Star Wars: The Complete Saga blu-ray has been posted online, this time showcasing more scenes from The Phantom Menace with the replacement of the puppet Yoda with the CGI version.
EW.com has posted an exclusive deleted scene from The Empire Strikes Back blu-ray release. As you’ll see, the spat between Han and Leia on Hoth originally played out much longer and featured completely different dialogue. In the end, I think Irvin Kershner made the right call on leaving this version on the cutting room floor. Star Wars: The Complete Saga hits store September 16.
There are rumors swirling about that rips of the Blu-rays have leaked on to the internet and with that, comes word of new CGI and audio/SFX alterations made to the Original Trilogy (for the better or worse depending on your point of view). None so far seem to be as controversial as swapping Sebastian Shaw’s head for Hayden Christensen’s in Return of the Jedi, or Greedo shooting first in A New Hope, but the changes are changes none the less.
/Film.com has posted an article and video showing off Yoda’s new CGI look for The Phantom Menace Blu-ray release. I must say it’s a great improvement over the awful puppet used in Episode I.
The blog Star Wars Aficionado Magazine has posted a list of rumored deleted scenes that will be included in the Star Wars: The Complete Saga Blu-ray set next month. Head on over for the unconfirmed list.
UPDATE: Our friends at Rebelscum have posted a nice disc by disc breakdown as well.
Cartoon Network has announced that Season 4 of The Clone Wars will debut with a one-hour premiere on September 16 at 8pm/7pm CST (the same day as the Complete Saga on Blu-ray). Until then, check out the new extended trailer for Season 4 “Battle Lines” loaded with action, new and returning characters and easter eggs!
