The official site has updated today with a feature showcasing six excellent propaganda/patriotic art posters. 2500 people from media outlets were sent a limited edition mailer featuring all six cards in order to spread the word of the Empire. Head on over to StarWars.com to check them out.
Movie Pilot has posted an exclusive introduction (via video) of a new astromech debuting in the Star Wars Rebels series. Pulling from the original R2-D2 concept art by Ralph McQuarrie, the utilitarian “Chopper” is described as being cantankerous, yet loyal and often completing his mission objectives on his own terms.
This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to take a pilgrimage to the Star Wars Mecca: George Lucas’ Skywalker Ranch. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes tour with the ranch manager, meet the legendary director, and then fly to LA and hang out with Mark Hamill at Nerdist Studios. Click on through for more details.
Today’s issue of Entertainment Weekly has listed Star Wars Rebels as part of their 2014 Preview feature and the accompanying photo shows a new image of The Inquisitor with a couple stormtroopers. Interestingly, it reveals that his unique lightsaber staff appears to have a couple modes where it can be used as more of a sword with the full [rotating] ring folding in half to serve as a traditional hand guard.
UPDATE: Article is now online.
Newsarama has posted an exclusive report that the story arc involving Darth Maul in The Clone Wars series will be concluded via a four-part limited edition comic book series titled: Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir this May.
It is a huge disappointment that these episodes won’t be completed in their intended animated form, but at least the story will finally get some closure.
Disney/Lucasfilm and Marvel Entertainment have just announced that the Star Wars comic and graphic novels will be returning to Marvel in an exclusive deal starting in 2015. Click on through for the complete press release.
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Yodasnews has alerted to us that Amazon is currently offering Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray for $59.99 with FREE SHIPPING.
StarWars.com has announced that December 18, 2015 is the official release date of Episode VII. Head on over for the full story.
StarWars.com has updated today with details surrounding the writing team and principle shooting timeframe for Episode VII. Head on over for the latest news straight from from Lucasfilm.
Complete your library with the newly released enhanced eBooks for J.W. Rinzler’s “Making of” Star Wars books. All three editions are loaded with extra video and audio content only available in these eBook releases. Click on through for the press releases and check out the Star Wars Blog for their feature as well.
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