In case there was any doubt surrounding the news that George Lucas has been preparing to step way from Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy has been officially named as co-chair of Lucasfilm Ltd. while George will stay on as co-chair and CEO. You can read more about these developments here.
Spike TV and Lucasfilm have announced today that there will be a top secret game revealed next week at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo. A first look at this top secret project will be revealed on Thursday, May 31, as a part of the pre-E3 episode of Spike’s hit video game show “GTTV,” followed by the live world gameplay premiere of this new “Star Wars” franchise during the network’s “E3 All Access Live” primetime special on June 4 at 10:00 pm ET/7:00 pm PT.
For the full details, visit Spike.com
]Before Episode IV: A New Hope, before CGI and the “Special Editions” and before the prequels, there was simply Star Wars – a film that shaped a generation and from that point on, movies (and toys) have and would never be the same.
All of us here at Yakface wish a Happy 35th Anniversary to George Lucas, Lucasfilm Ltd. and all that is Star Wars.
Bonnie Burton has posted via twitter confirming that she has been laid off from Lucasfilm as their Content Developer for Lucas Online and StarWars.com. She has been instrumental in establishing the Official Star Wars web presence as well has developing fun, family friendly crafts and educational tutorials and publications.
We at Yakface wish Bonnie the best of luck where ever she lands.
The Official Site has posted a teaser trailer for The Clone Wars: Season 5! Two words: Maul and Mandalorians!
Target has the Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray on sale this week for $80. A great price if you have yet to add this to your collection!
The Official Star Wars Blog has updated with word that LEGO fans have a chance to win a very cool Episode I 3D LEGO Mural on display in select theaters across the US. Head on over for all the details!
Speaking of LEGO, the company issue a press release today announcing that their partnership with Lucasfilm to produce sets based on the Star Wars license has been renewed for another 10 years. Click through for the complete press release.
General Mills Offers Collectable Star WarsTM Pens in Specially Marked Packages of Big G Cereal to Celebrate Episode I 3D Launch
Lucasfilm and X3 Productions announce the creation of a new innovative exhibit exploring the sciences of identity through the use of Star Wars characters. The exhibition kicks off at the Montreal Science Centre in Montreal, Canada April 19-September 16, 2012. Click here for the full press release, then visit StarWarsIdentities.com for an inspiring trailer.