We are having difficulties with our news program; please feel free to browse through the links of the site. Most features work. The site will be back to normal very soon.``xWe are having difficulties with our news program; please feel free to browse through the links of the site. Most features work. The site will be back to normal very soon.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xTechnical Difficulties``x1009260030,48065,Total``x``x``xWe are having difficulties with our news program; please feel free to browse through the links of the site. Most features work. The site will be back to normal very soon.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
LucasArts.com has added some new awesome screenshots of <i>Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast</i>.``xLucasArts.com has added some new awesome screenshots of <i>Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast</i>. You can find them <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/products/outcast/" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xr2d2@galaxyfaraway.com``xNew <i>Jedi Outcast</i> Screenshots``x1010602745,70776,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xLucasArts.com has added some new awesome screenshots of <i>Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
In the latest <i>Homing Beacon</i> from StarWars.com, producer Rick McCallum talks about the Episode II international difficulties.``xIn the latest <i>Homing Beacon</i> from StarWars.com, producer Rick McCallum talks about the Episode II international difficulties.<br><br><blockquote>"It's going to be a madhouse for the next six months," ays Producer Rick McCallum. In addition to completing Episode II for North American release, international versions must be completed in time for next spring. As announced last November, Episode II will open in most countries within the same month, a move that considerably squeezes the time required to produce international mixes. <br>"It means we have to have the finished film done a month ahead of what we did for Episode I," says McCallum. "It means we have to audition and cast 60 to 80 actors to do the parts in each country, and we're in 30 different countries. All the parts have to be translated. It's a very intense, complicated and time-consuming period, but awfully fun if we can pull it off."</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xInternational Difficulties``x1010758551,64213,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xIn the latest <i>Homing Beacon</i> from StarWars.com, producer Rick McCallum talks about the Episode II international difficulties.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
MovieHole posted an interview with actor Warwick Davis, in which the actor says he is disappointed because of his non-inclusion in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>.``x<a href="http://www.moviehole.com" target="_blank">MovieHole</a> posted an interview with actor Warwick Davis, in which the actor says he is disappointed because of his non-inclusion in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>.<br><br><blockquote>Sadly, Warwick tells me, he hasn't been offered a role in "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones," despite having appeared in nearly all of Lucas' films. Still, there's one more movie still on the Star Wars horizon. Warwick has constantly hinted to Lucas that he would love another role in the prequel series. Possibly a villainous role, time will tell if his wish comes true.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xNo Role for Warwick Davis in Episode II``x1010758935,36318,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xMovieHole posted an interview with actor Warwick Davis, in which the actor says he is disappointed because of his non-inclusion in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Hasbro has posted a new screenshot of the toy model of the Jedi Starfighter, a ship that will appear in Episode II.``xHasbro has posted a new screenshot of the toy model of the Jedi Starfighter, a ship that will appear in Episode II. As you can see the ship looks a bit like Darth Maul's Sith Infiltrator.<br><br>You can view the image and read Hasbro's complete article <a href="http://starwars.hasbro.com/bountyhunter/repnewscontent.cfm?id=313" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xFirst look at the Jedi Starfighter``x1010776270,93805,Collecting``xFull Story: Collecting / Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xHasbro has posted a new screenshot of the toy model of the Jedi Starfighter, a ship that will appear in Episode II.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
The fallen energy company Enron used Star Wars names as fake companies, to hide its debt.``xThe <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com" target="_blank">Washington Post</a> reports that the fallen energy company Enron used Star Wars names as fake companies, to hide its debt. Here's an interesting part of it, you can read all about it <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34266-2002Jan11.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><blockquote>At the time, late in 1997, it was the smallest of cracks in Enron Corp.'s sprawling foundation -- a difference of a few million dollars in a $383 million investment partnership whimsically named Chewco, after a character in "Star Wars." <br>This fall, the crack became a fissure that swallowed Enron, forcing the Houston trading company to acknowledge that it had overstated its profits by $400 million in financial reports it had issued since 1997. <br><br>Chewco, described by Enron as an outside, independently run partnership, was owned by an Enron executive and his friend with heavy Enron backing, according to a person familiar with the transaction. <br><br>Creating the partnership enabled Enron to keep about $600 million of debt off its books. It helped ensure that paper profits from rising shares of Enron stock held by a related partnership called Jedi could still be counted as earnings by Enron. And it was an example of instances where some favored Enron executives made multimillion-dollar profits from such entities. <br><br>Enron now acknowledges that the partnerships were used improperly, inflating the company's financial reports that investors -- including thousands of Enron employees -- relied on in deciding to buy or sell its stock. That and other major accounting errors that Enron disclosed in November crippled public confidence in the company, pushing it toward its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing Dec. 2. <br><br>The story of Chewco and Jedi and Enron's many other outside partnerships is central to congressional and federal law-enforcement investigations of the company's collapse, according to members of Congress and sources familiar with those inquiries.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xDummy Companies with Star Wars Names``x1010857358,80190,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xThe fallen energy company Enron used Star Wars names as fake companies, to hide its debt.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Twentieth Century Fox released two new screenshots of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Check them out!``xTwentieth Century Fox released two new screenshots of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Check them out!<br><br><table border="0"><br> <tr><br> <td><img src="http://www.cinescape.com/multimedia/StarWars/More_Images/StarWarsArticle279068.jpg"</td><br> <td><img src="http://www.cinescape.com/multimedia/StarWars/More_Images/StarWarsArticle279069.jpg"</td><br> </tr><br></table>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xNew Episode II Pictures``x1010858593,43477,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xTwentieth Century Fox released two new screenshots of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Check them out!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
LucasArts has made a real nice design for the <i>Jedi Outcast</i> box. See for yourself.``xLucasArts has made a real nice design for the <i>Jedi Outcast</i> box. It's really very stylish, see for yourself.<br><br><img src="http://www.ebgames.com/ebx_assets/product_images/214819.jpg">``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xNice <i>Jedi Outcast</i> Box``x1011011699,81519,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xLucasArts has made a real nice design for the <i>Jedi Outcast</i> box. See for yourself.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Welcome to 2002- the year of the Attack of the Clones. Years from today, you will look back on this year not for anything else, but for Epsiode II; whether you like it or not. Though I do hope you like it! For me, I have no choice- I already like it.<br><br>In the next few weeks, and in the months leading into Episode II, we will be having a few contests here and lots of giveaways. The first one is a bumper sticker contest. The object is to create the funniest, non-obscene Star Wars bumper sticker idea and mail it to me at <a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com</a>. I'll have details on the prizes soon- but be assured that the winning entry will be printed on actual stickers. The stickers will be available before the Celebration in May and I will be giving out stuff there too!``xWelcome to 2002- the year of the Attack of the Clones. Years from today, you will look back on this year not for anything else, but for Epsiode II; whether you like it or not. Though I do hope you like it! For me, I have no choice- I already like it.<br><br>In the next few weeks, and in the months leading into Episode II, we will be having a few contests here and lots of giveaways. The first one is a bumper sticker contest. The object is to create the funniest, non-obscene Star Wars bumper sticker idea and mail it to me at <a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com</a>. I'll have details on the prizes soon- but be assured that the winning entry will be printed on actual stickers. The stickers will be available before the Celebration in May and I will be giving out stuff there too!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xBack with a Bang``x1011166310,52803,GalaxyFarAwaycom``x``x``xWelcome to 2002- the year of the Attack of the Clones. Years from today, you will look back on this year not for anything else, but for Epsiode II; whether you like it or not. Though I do hope you like it! For me, I have no choice- I already like it.<br><br>In the next few weeks, and in the months leading into Episode II, we will be having a few contests here and lots of giveaways. The first one is a bumper sticker contest. The object is to create the funniest, non-obscene Star Wars bumper sticker idea and mail it to me at <a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com</a>. I'll have details on the prizes soon- but be assured that the winning entry will be printed on actual stickers. The stickers will be available before the Celebration in May and I will be giving out stuff there too!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Episode II <i>Visual Dictionary</i> and <i>Cross Section</i> book images available online.``x<b>Rukh</b> here, after a LONG time.<br><br>Doris Kindersley, the book publisher, got burnt so bad on the Episode I series of books that they actually went bankrupt and got sold to Pearson.<br><br>Still, they are persisting with the Episode II series- hopefully with much more restraint. Lets hope Pepsi can do the same!<br><br><a href="http://www.theforce.net">TheForce.net</a>, the site we love to hate and hate to love, has images from the upcoming DK <i>Visual Dictionary</i> and <i>Cross Sections</i> books, which are interestingly written by Curtis Saxton. Now, I've been in touch with Curtis in the past over his <b>excellent</b> <a href="http://www.theforce.net/swtc" target="_blank">Technical Commentaries</a> over at TFn.<br><br>TFn also has a lot of other significant (and insignificant) details about the book- all interesting to read. <a href="http://www.theforce.net/books/index.html#13890" target="_blank">Head on over</a>.<br><br> - <b><i><a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">Rukh</a></i></b>``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xEpisode II DK Books``x1011167332,75092,Books``xFull Report: Prequel Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xEpisode II <i>Visual Dictionary</i> and <i>Cross Section</i> book images available online.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Will <i>Attack of the Clones</i> become the shortest <i>Star Wars</i> film ever with a running time of no more than 110 minutes?``xWill <i>Attack of the Clones</i> become the shortest <i>Star Wars</i> film ever with a running time of no more than 110 minutes? Hopefully not, but that is what the <a href="http://www.hoyts.com.au/asp/coming-soon/coming-soon1.asp?comingMonth=5" target="_blank">Hoyts Australian Website</a> reports. If the rumors are true, AOTC will be twenty minutes shorter than <i>The Phantom Menace</i>.<br><br>Fortunately StarWars.com reports that this has not officially been confirmed.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xEpisode II Shortest <i>Star Wars</i> Movie Ever?``x1011181362,94672,PrequelRumors``xFull Story: Episode II Rumors``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/rumors.shtml``xWill <i>Attack of the Clones</i> become the shortest <i>Star Wars</i> film ever with a running time of no more than 110 minutes?``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
LucasArts.com has launched the official </i>Jedi Outcast</i> website.``xLucasArts.com has launched the official <i>Jedi Outcast</i> website. It looks really well, and the content is great too; news, images, downloads, wallpapers, you name it. Check it out <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/products/outcast/html/default.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xOfficial <i>Jedi Outcast</i> Site``x1011552195,80449,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xLucasArts.com has launched the official </i>Jedi Outcast</i> website.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Someone has seen a rough draft for Episode II- for real. And, he loved it.``xIn what could be the biggest scoop in entertainment web site history, Harry Knowles over at <a href="http://www.aintitcool.com/display.cgi?id=11796" target="_blank">Ain't it Cool News</a> has seen a rough draft of Episode II.<br><br>And, he loved it! Loved it more than life itself. This is one of Harry's rambling reviews you don't want to miss. Not very spoiler heavy.<br><br><i>What are you waiting for?</i>``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``x<font size="4">Episode II Rough Draft</font>``x1016435426,52023,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xSomeone has seen a rough draft for Episode II- for real. And, he loved it.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
The Episode II Preview Figures are now available at the Official Star Wars Fan Club.``xThe Episode II Preview Figures are now available at the Official <a Href="http://swfan.wizards.com/category.asp?CategoryID=165" target="_blank">Star Wars Fan Club</a>. The figures up at the moment are Zam Wessel, a Clonetrooper, Jango Fett and a droid R3-T7. They are at $9 a piece; worth it!<br><br>Also, the 25th Anniversary Darth Vader is back in stock there as well.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xEpisode II Preview Figures Available``x1016752947,48974,Collecting``xReport: Collecting News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xThe Episode II Preview Figures are now available at the Official Star Wars Fan Club.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Clone War trailer shown with ET. I saw it! :p``xSaw ET today; it is still, IMHO, one of the greatest movies of all time. Without a doubt.<br><br>Why is this Star Wars news? Because the Clone War trailer was shown with it... and I heard from a couple of friends that it was before Blade II also. Don't know if this is true all over the country; you can check.<br><br>P.S.: IMHO = In my humble opinion.<br><br>P.S.S.: IMHO I hate internet abbreviations.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xClone War Trailer with ET``x1016870689,80321,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xClone War trailer shown with ET. I saw it! :p``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
I saw them! I saw them!``xI saw them! I saw them!<br><br>Actually, just lightsabers.. but I bought myself a Count Dooku curved lightsaber. Red. Cool. Electronic.<br><br>Sweet!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xK-Mart has AOTC Toys``x1018756193,84644,Collecting``xFull Report: Collecting News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xI saw them! I saw them!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
A few secrets of the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> novel revealed.``xOn the <a href="http://www.theforce.net" target="_blank">TheForce.net</a> forum some people got their hands on a copy of the Episode II novel. Note some interesting facts (SPOILER HIGHLIGHT):<br><br><font color="000000">The first chapter is a vision anakin has. 2-3 are about shimi and padme. 4 is what we will see in movie corde dies. on kamino sifo dyas was a real master! killed almost ten years ago according to obi. <br>sifo dyas being real and dead is a biggie. plo koon said two lines in palpatine's office. i never read about those. the chase after zam was really descriptive. <br><br>Okay Yes the padme's family is in the book. In chapter 2 padme is talking with sola and watching her nieces play tag.then at her office panaka stops buy to discuss her security when she returns to the senate. she says it is months away.they are given news that the trade federation seceded. chapter 1 is shimi outside thinking about anakin. today was his b day. owen comes out and talks with her. in chap 2 shimi is captured.in 3 cliegg and owen and farmers go after her. cliegg loses his leg. owen and cliegg only survive.</font>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xAttack of the Clones Novel``x1019153522,52954,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xA few secrets of the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> novel revealed.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
John Williams talks about the <i>Star Wars</i> Score and inserting <i>Imperial March</i> into <i>A New Hope</i>.``xComposer John Williams was interviewed by one of the two <i>Star Wars</i> fan clubs in my country, the Netherlands ;). He talked about remaking the Trilogy films and inserting <i>Imperial March</i> in Episode IV. These are his words:<br><br><blockquote>"I am thrilled to have the chance to go back to something I composed in 1977 and be able to make the entire saga continuous theme-wise." John Williams tells us. "Notably abscent in the first movie is the Imperial March. Being able to insert that theme in the first movie will create a much stronger emotional flow throughout the Saga. After the release of Episode III George will enhance the original trilogy with additional scenes and special effects, adding my adjustments to the score this will seamlesly branch the entire Star Wars Saga into one massive romantic space opera. I think something of this magnitude has never been done before."</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xJohn Williams on Remake Trilogy Music``x1019154233,23206,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Classic Trilogy``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xJohn Williams talks about the <i>Star Wars</i> Score and inserting <i>Imperial March</i> into <i>A New Hope</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
View this excellent image of a fighting Anakin from the new AOTC Trading Cards. Warning: this is a great SPOILER!``xView this excellent image of a fighting Anakin from the new AOTC Trading Cards. Warning: this is a great SPOILER!<br><br>If you want to read some speculations, here it is (SPOILER HIGHLIGHT):<br><font color="000000">Apparently Anakin loses his arm in this battle, and not - according to the Expanded Universe novel <i>Splinter of the Mind's Eye</i> - in a battle with Luke and Leia between <i>A New Hope</i> and <i>The Empire Strikes Back</i>. Yet another proof that Lucas writes his own story without caring for the stories of the other authors.</font><br><br><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/images/anakin-arm.jpg">``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xEpisode II Spy Picture``x1019227309,91826,PrequelRumors``xFull Story: Episode II SPOILERS``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/rumors.shtml``xView this excellent image of a fighting Anakin from the new AOTC Trading Cards. Warning: this is a great SPOILER!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
24 hours have passed since we all were supposed to get our hands on our share of AOTC...``xSo what did you buy today?<br><br>I am proud/ashamed to say I spent about $150 offline and another $40 online in toys, books and music. 6 action figures, 4 deluxe action figures, one 12", one speeder, one novelization and one soundtrack later; am I disappointed?<br><br>No; I loved it. I love the lack of hype. I love being able to get my hands on everything I WANT without fighting over it. And I like people underestimating the power of Episode II this time around.<br><br>Besides that, I picked up my Star Wars Lucky Charms last week; I passed on the Lays and Ruffles- I just can't see myself eating the whole pack.<br><br>Ok, I'm just rambling- hope you enjoyed your April 23rd. Now looking forward to the Celebration and Spiderman on the 3rd and then the real thing on the 16th.<br><br>Does it get any better than this?``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xPost-Midnight Madness Mumblings``x1019648767,61872,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``x24 hours have passed since we all were supposed to get our hands on our share of AOTC...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
I have no idea why (yet!), but most of the CGI programs on the site have stopped functioning. So the message board and picture archive are dead for the moment. Sorry for the inconvenience, and please do let me know if any other section is dead as well. Thanks!``xI have no idea why (yet!), but most of the CGI programs on the site have stopped functioning. So the message board and picture archive are dead for the moment. Sorry for the inconvenience, and please do let me know if any other section is dead as well. Thanks!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xTechnical Difficulties - again``x1019649957,58939,GalaxyFarAwaycom``x``x``xI have no idea why (yet!), but most of the CGI programs on the site have stopped functioning. So the message board and picture archive are dead for the moment. Sorry for the inconvenience, and please do let me know if any other section is dead as well. Thanks!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
This time at the celebration, they are going to showcase fan films; great, they finally recognize the art form for what it is. And you can vote to decide which one wins.<br><br>There are two I particularly liked; one is T'bone's <b>'Silent but Deadly'</b> and the other is the Fight Club spoof, <b>'Figure Club'</b>. You can check them all out <a href="http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotlights/starwars/" target="_blank">here</a>. There are a lot of other cool ones as well. Enjoy!``xThis time at the celebration, they are going to showcase fan films; great, they finally recognize the art form for what it is. And you can vote to decide which one wins.<br><br>There are two I particularly liked; one is T'bone's <b>'Silent but Deadly'</b> and the other is the Fight Club spoof, <b>'Figure Club'</b>. You can check them all out <a href="http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotlights/starwars/" target="_blank">here</a>. There are a lot of other cool ones as well. Enjoy!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xFan Film Awards``x1019650269,77292,Miscellaneous``x``x``xThis time at the celebration, they are going to showcase fan films; great, they finally recognize the art form for what it is. And you can vote to decide which one wins.<br><br>There are two I particularly liked; one is T'bone's <b>'Silent but Deadly'</b> and the other is the Fight Club spoof, <b>'Figure Club'</b>. You can check them all out <a href="http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotlights/starwars/" target="_blank">here</a>. There are a lot of other cool ones as well. Enjoy!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Finally all the info about the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> Celebration is up. Check it out!``xFinally all the info about the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> Celebration is up. As expected, there are lots of activities; you can even get yourself cloned! The complete schedule is up at the official site. Check it out <a href="http://www.starwars.com/community/news/2002/04/news20020424.html" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xEpisode II Celebration``x1019741054,84869,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xFinally all the info about the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> Celebration is up. Check it out!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
LucasFilm has launched an extensive online fictitious fun and funny web of web sites to keep us going till the release of Episode II. ``xTo supplement <a href="http://www.holonetnews.com" target="_blank">HolonetNews.com</a> LFL has launched an extensive online fun and funny web of web sites to keep us going till the release of Episode II.<br><br>Each web site has the latest trailer, downloads (wallpaper, icons) and a strange flier- each site having its own exclusive content. Each site has a unique Warhol-like feel to it and clicking on the "Attack of the Clones" logo leads you to the next web site in the maze.<br><br>Start at the <a href="http://www.purplelightsaber.com" target="_blank">Purple Lightsaber</a> and make a full circle back. Come back tomorrow for the full list of web sites in the 'web'. Till then, I'll let you find them all on your own.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xAOTC Fun: Immerse Yourself``x1020006049,60280,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II Fun``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xLucasFilm has launched an extensive online fictitious fun and funny web of web sites to keep us going till the release of Episode II. ``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
This Morning's Mail on Sunday in the UK has 26 exclusive photographs frmo AOTC; and we have a link to all of them here...``xPaul Lanagan wrote in this morning with the following message:<blockquote>This morning in the UK, one of the big national newspapers gave a way a free Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones magazine and CD-Rom.<br> <br>The CD has and I quote "26 world-wide world exclusive images" of Ep II on it, as well as other multimedia aspects, including three tracks from episode 2 soundtrack and three videos with interviews and behind the scenes footage.<br> <br>I'm going to upload some of the files to: <a href="http://edu.sunderland.ac.uk/~paul_lanagan/star_wars/" target="_blank">http://edu.sunderland.ac.uk/~paul_lanagan/star_wars/</a><br> <br>some time today, but these will be reduced in size as the originals are quite large on the CD and take too long to upload.</blockquote>Thanks Paul! Enjoy people, and see that you go here too: <a href="http://www.purplelightsaber.com" target="_blank">The Purple Lightsaber</a>.<br>``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xUK Paper Exclusive Photographs``x1020011871,2895,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xThis Morning's Mail on Sunday in the UK has 26 exclusive photographs frmo AOTC; and we have a link to all of them here...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
I just got back from the Celebration in Indianapolis. What a time I had! The organization was immaculate. The features and events were amazing. The fans were just something else. You can expect a full day-by-day report in a few hours. Enjoy!``xI just got back from the Celebration in Indianapolis. What a time I had! The organization was immaculate. The features and events were amazing. The fans were just something else. You can expect a full day-by-day report in a few hours. <br><br>I should also have the photographs up by the end of the week.<br><br>Enjoy!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xStar Wars Celebration II Update``x1020733928,9556,Miscellaneous``xFull Report``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xI just got back from the Celebration in Indianapolis. What a time I had! The organization was immaculate. The features and events were amazing. The fans were just something else. You can expect a full day-by-day report in a few hours. Enjoy!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Just got a newsletter from LucasArts with the release date and info on the demo...``xI just got this from the Official LucasArts newsletter:<blockquote>LucasArts.com is pleased to announce that the playable demo for Star Wars� Jedi Knight II�: Jedi Outcast(TM) will be available for download on Friday, May 10th! <br> <br>Gameplay takes place in a COMPLETELY NEW LEVEL not found in the actual retail version of Jedi Outcast! An early version of this level originally premiered at E3 2001. Scores of fans have asked about it since then, so the team cleaned it up and added more dialogue, cutscenes, textures and doubled the size of the map.<br><br>In the demo, Kyle not only has access to five different weapons (Bryar Pistol, Stormtrooper Rifle, Flechette, Thermal Detonators and the Seeker), but he also has his lightsaber and various Force Powers<br>including Force Jump, Push, Heal and Mind Trick.</blockquote>Find more information <a href="http://jediknight2.lucasarts.com" target="_blank">here</a>.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xJedi Outcast Playable Demo``x1020736060,56426,Games``xFull Report: GFA Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xJust got a newsletter from LucasArts with the release date and info on the demo...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
There is a poll asking which of the two will gross more. Right now about 20% of the voters underestimate the power of the dark side of the force... Vote <a href="http://www.cnn.com" target="_blank">here</a>! They also have a short review of the Episode II...``xThere is a poll asking which of the two will gross more. Right now about 20% of the voters underestimate the power of the dark side of the force...<br><br>Vote <a href="http://www.cnn.com" target="_blank">here</a>!<br><br>They also have a short review of Episode II <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2002/SHOWBIZ/Movies/05/06/ca.s02.cooper.otsc/index.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The guy says: 'Spider-man will be blown out of the galaxy'. <br><br>Of course!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xEpisode II Vs Spider-man``x1020765337,44676,Prequels``xFull Report``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xThere is a poll asking which of the two will gross more. Right now about 20% of the voters underestimate the power of the dark side of the force... Vote <a href="http://www.cnn.com" target="_blank">here</a>! They also have a short review of the Episode II...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
<img src="http://www.ebgames.com/ebx_assets/product_images/214819.jpg" align="RIGHT">There is a 6MB update available for Jedi Outcast over at Lucasarts...``xThere is a 6MB update available for Jedi Outcast over at Lucasarts. There are corrections for a lot of minor errors in the original version, a lot of which are for the multiplayer environments. You can find information and the download itself <a href="http://support.lucasarts.com/patches/jedioutcast.htm" target="_blank">here</a>.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xJedi Outcast Update``x1020782269,2613,Games``xFull Report: GFA Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``x<img src="http://www.ebgames.com/ebx_assets/product_images/214819.jpg" align="RIGHT">There is a 6MB update available for Jedi Outcast over at Lucasarts...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
After many days of technical difficulties, the ever popular photo gallery of GFA.com is back up and running! Let me know if you run into any hitches. More good things to come...``xAfter many days of technical difficulties, the ever popular photo <a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi" target="_blank">gallery</a> of GFA.com is back up and running! Let me know if you run into any hitches. More good things to come...``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xPhoto Gallery Up Again``x1020793404,35812,Multimedia``xGalaxyFarAway.com Gallery``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi``xAfter many days of technical difficulties, the ever popular photo gallery of GFA.com is back up and running! Let me know if you run into any hitches. More good things to come...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
The poll for the 4th Fan Choice figure is up at Hasbro...``xThe poll for the 4th Fan Choice figure is up at <a href="http://www.starwars.hasbro.com/bountyhunter/vc_results.cfm" target="_blank">Hasbro's Star Wars web site</a>. The options are General Rieekan, Nym, Rebel Soldier in Scou Trooper Diguise, Imperial Dignitary or McQuarrie Design Stormtrooper.<br><br>The McQuarrie design is supremely cool, but I stuck with Rieekan. Oooops, you're not supposed to tell anyone what you voted, are you?``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xFan Choice Figure Poll #4``x1020926135,13236,Collecting``xFull Story: GFA Collecting``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xThe poll for the 4th Fan Choice figure is up at Hasbro...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/OrnFreeTaa.jpg" align="RIGHT">The Official Site has set up a place for you to buy tickets for Epsiode II...``x<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/OrnFreeTaa.jpg" align="RIGHT">The Official Site has set up a place for you to buy tickets for Epsiode II. Just go <a href="http://www.starwars.com/episode-ii/tickets.html" target="_blank">here</a> and enter your zip code!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xOfficial Place to Buy Tickets``x1020926548,65781,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``x<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/OrnFreeTaa.jpg" align="RIGHT">The Official Site has set up a place for you to buy tickets for Epsiode II...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
A small town is having trouble getting Episode II to their town...``xGregory Karber writes in to tell me about the crisis in their town:<blockquote>Our local movie theater is refusing to show Star Wars at Midnight! So I decided on a course of action. Pressure local radio stations to pressure the Malco's managers through a giant email campaign. I've set up a webpage with their addresses at <a href="http://www.karber.net/starwars.htm" target="_blank">http://www.karber.net/starwars.htm</a>. Please help me. The midnight show means something to us fans!</blockquote>Use discretion while emailing or contacting the radio stations or the managers. Be nice; it will go a long way. If you just make them angry, you'll get no where. Remember: anger leads to hate, hate leads to...``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xSmall Town Star Wars Crisis``x1020935924,86745,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xA small town is having trouble getting Episode II to their town...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
One of the largest archives of pictures, sounds and a lot more of Star Wars fun!``xOne of the largest archives of pictures, sounds and a lot more of Star Wars fun!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xMultimedia Archive``x1020964524,90512,Featured``xMultimedia Archive``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Multimedia/index.shtml``xOne of the largest archives of pictures, sounds and a lot more of Star Wars fun!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Just in time for the <i>Attack of the Clones</i>, we here at GalaxyFarAway.com have just had t-shirts, caps and mugs made for the site. Check them out <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa" target="_blank">here</a>; buy to support and promote the site. Thanks :)``xJust in time for the <i>Attack of the Clones</i>, we here at GalaxyFarAway.com have just had t-shirts, caps and mugs made for the site. Check them out <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa" target="_blank">here</a>; buy to support and promote the site. Thanks :)<br><br><b><a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa">GalaxyFarAway.com T-Shirts & Caps</a></b>``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xGalaxyFarAway.com T-Shirts``x1020969829,83146,GalaxyFarAwaycom``xGFA Store: Get Them Now!``xhttp://www.cafepress.com/gfa``xJust in time for the <i>Attack of the Clones</i>, we here at GalaxyFarAway.com have just had t-shirts, caps and mugs made for the site. Check them out <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa" target="_blank">here</a>; buy to support and promote the site. Thanks :)``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Not sure whether to buy the new <i>Jedi Outcast</i> or not? Read our review of this splendid game; it'll help you make the decision.``xNot sure whether to buy the new <i>Jedi Outcast</i> or not? Read our review of this splendid game; it'll help you make the decision.<br><a href="javascript:void window.open('http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/outcast.htm','GFA','status,width=800,height=500,toolbar=no,status=no,resizable-no,scrollbars=yes')">Read the Review</a>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``x<i>Jedi Outcast</i> Reviewed``x1021044350,48258,Games``xRead the Review``xjavascript:void window.open('outcast.htm','GFA','status,width=800,height=500,toolbar=no,status=no,resizable-no,scrollbars=yes')``xNot sure whether to buy the new <i>Jedi Outcast</i> or not? Read our review of this splendid game; it'll help you make the decision.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Yahoo and Walmart have set up a Star Wars Contest; you can win great prices, including a home entertainment system and many Hasbro toys. Check it out.``xYahoo and Walmart have set up a Star Wars Contest; you can win great prices, including a home entertainment system and many Hasbro toys. <a href="http://sweepstakes.yahoo.com/walmart" target="_blank">Check it out</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xStar Wars Contest at Yahoo``x1021056269,39815,Miscellaneous``xEnter the Contest``xhttp://sweepstakes.yahoo.com/walmart``xYahoo and Walmart have set up a Star Wars Contest; you can win great prices, including a home entertainment system and many Hasbro toys. Check it out.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Make your Nokia mobile phone a comlink with the new Star Wars content and designs.``xMake your Nokia mobile phone a comlink with the new Star Wars content and designs. Via <a href="http://www.club.nokia.com" target="_blank">Club Nokia</a> you can download a large variety of Star Wars multimedia to your phone, including screensavers, logo's, ringtones, and games. There are also on-phone covers available for the Nokia 3410, 3510 and 3300 series. Don't miss it, <a href="http://www.club.nokia.com" target="_blank">pay them a visit</a>.<br><br><center><img src="http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/2002/05/img/nokia.jpg"></center>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xStar Wars Mobile Phone``x1021113898,54474,Collecting``xFull Story: Collecting``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xMake your Nokia mobile phone a comlink with the new Star Wars content and designs.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
The introduction and cover of the <i>New Jedi Order</i> novel <i>Destiny's Way</i> are up at the official site.``x<blockquote>The Yuuzhan Vong's conquest of Coruscant has plunged the New Republic into chaos, but its brightest heroes refuse to surrender to the might of the alien invaders. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, their family and their allies lead the charge of resistance, and rays of hope begin to coalesce for the New Republic.</blockquote><br>This is the first part of the introduction to the <i>New Jedi Order</i> novel <i>Destiny's Way</i> which is written by Walter Jon Williams. You can find more information about the book and Cliff Nielsen's cover design at <a href="http://www.starwars.com/eu/news/2002/05/news20020510.html" target="_blank">StarWars.com</a>.<br><br><center><img src="http://www.starwars.com/eu/news/2002/05/img/destinysway_front_sm.jpg"></center>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``x<i>Destiny's Way</i> Cover``x1021138435,35648,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xThe introduction and cover of the <i>New Jedi Order</i> novel <i>Destiny's Way</i> are up at the official site.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
The <i>Sun Times</i> interviewed George Lucas, Hayden Christiansen, Rick McCallum, and Samuel Jackson. Find out how the director chooses the names of his characters, and how he invents the locations.``x<blockquote>''Because it's a galactic adventure, it demands we go to different places,'' he said. ''In a normal movie, you go to different cities or different parts of the same city, or you go to the country. In these films, the same thing holds true, except you're going to a different planet system.<br><br>''What that means is I have to invent something that is in contrast with everything else. ...It's not just designing each planet, but the culture of that planet, the technology of that planet. Everything has to be designed and made to fit, from furniture to clothing to modes of transportation and shelter.''</blockquote><br><br>That are George Lucas' words about inventing planets and locations. The director and his crew were interviewed by the <i>Sun Times</i>. Read the complete interview <a href="http://www.suntimes.com/output/zwecker/cst-ftr-zp10.html" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xSun Times Interview``x1021195552,32835,Prequels``xFul Story: Prequels``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xThe <i>Sun Times</i> interviewed George Lucas, Hayden Christiansen, Rick McCallum, and Samuel Jackson. Find out how the director chooses the names of his characters, and how he invents the locations.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Happy birthday to George Lucas, and a few facts about his birthday you never knew you needed to know...``xGeorge Lucas turns 58 today as all of us wait for his birthday present to himself in a couple of days; in less than 44 hours I will be watching Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Thanks, George!<br><br>Crazy fact about his birth year? Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca) was born on the 19th of May and Frank Oz (Yoda) on the 24th of May of the SAME YEAR! 1944!<br><br>What a year for Star Wars.<br><br>Yeah, I know. I need to get out more often.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xHappy Birthday, George Lucas!``x1021376409,20280,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Misc News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xHappy birthday to George Lucas, and a few facts about his birthday you never knew you needed to know...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
All of my photographs from Celebration II in Indianapolis! Check out all the celebrities, the fans and more...``xCheck out all my pictures from Celebration II! The gallery is divided into 'Celebrities' and 'Fans'; where 'Fans' is pretty much everything that is not a celebrity. Not that celebrities are not fans, at the celebration all are equal, but lets just say they are a little more equal than the rest of us.<br><br><a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi">Check them out</a> and enjoy!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xCelebration II Photographs``x1021376569,68398,Multimedia``xAll the Photos: GFA Multimedia``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Multimedia/index.shtml``xAll of my photographs from Celebration II in Indianapolis! Check out all the celebrities, the fans and more...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/gfa_tvguide_cover.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>This week's TV Guide features three seperate Star Wars covers with interviews and pictures...``x<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Prequels/Episode_II&image=tvguide_cover.jpg&img=&tt="><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/gfa_tvguide_cover.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>This week's TV Guide has a feature on Star Wars and interviews with Lucas, Hayden and Natalie Portman. Cool stuff!<br><br>There are also three seperate Star Wars covers; each quite nice with morphing covers. Click <a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Prequels/Episode_II&image=tvguide_cover.jpg&img=&tt=">here</a> for one of the covers. You may also <a href="http://www.tvguide.com/magazine/issues/020506/magftr.asp" target="_blank">read part of the story online</a>.<br><br>And just in case you needed to know more about the covers, this is what TV Guide sent me about it!<blockquote>The TV Guide lenticular covers feature multiple images put under a plastic lens and as the cover is turned, the lens only allows you to see one image at a time, giving the effect of movement. The lens is the key to other<br>images being invisible while the first image is visible to the viewer.</blockquote>Enjoy!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xTV Guide Star Wars Feature``x1021394026,83819,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``x<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/gfa_tvguide_cover.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>This week's TV Guide features three seperate Star Wars covers with interviews and pictures...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gallery/Wallpapers/gfa_zampaper800x600" align=RIGHT>Can you wait? Can you wait? I can't wait... can you wait? 36 hours till the words go up on the screen: "A long time ago in a galaxyfaraway.com..."<br><br>Wait, that's not how it goes... anyways, here is some stuff to keep you going another 36 hours.<br><br>Ok. Maybe just 10 minutes. But give it a try!``x<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?direct=Wallpapers" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gallery/Wallpapers/gfa_clonepaper1024x768.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>I can't wait another 36 hours for Star Wars. I just can't. And to think I waited 2 months after the release to see Episode II (and I wasn't disappointed, as many people would lead you to believe). I couldn't do that now.<br><br>And to make the wait a little more bearable, I've been keeping myself busy with Episode II stuff for the site. Click on the image for 3 new very cool Episode II wallpapers I just put together. Very cool stuff. I made it from the back of the Celebration II program and some other sources.<br><br>Next, I have some news from Mark Jonathan Davis, the <i>Star Wars Cantina</i> man himself:<blockquote>Hey!<br><br>Well, it's just a matter of days before Star Wars: Episode 2 hits theaters, and there's no better way to celebrate the new movie than with an old parody song!<br><br>Yes, be sure to visit <a href="http://www.ideatown.com/mich/index.html" target="_blank">MJD's Intergalactic Comedy Hacienda</a> to hear my comedy parody song "The Star Wars Cantina" right before you go see the film. And, if you can get a bunch of your friends to sing it together in line (or in the theater during the previews), that'd be rad!<br><br>Plus, if you can somehow get CNN or another national TV network to air some footage of you singing my parody this weekend, I'll give you a very special secret "Star Wars Cantina" collectible commemorative surprise souvenir gift item that will make all your friends envious with glee!<br><br><a href="mailto:mjdhacienda@ideatown.com">Let me know</a> what channel to watch, thanks for your support, and enjoy the flick!<br><br>Best wishes,<br>Mark Jonathan Davis</blockquote>And do check out his <a href="http://www.ideatown.com" target="_blank">Idea Town</a> web site while you're there!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``x36 Hours to Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones``x1021400427,71968,Multimedia``xAll the Hype: GalaxyFarAway``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Multimedia/index.shtml``x<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gallery/Wallpapers/gfa_zampaper800x600" align=RIGHT>Can you wait? Can you wait? I can't wait... can you wait? 36 hours till the words go up on the screen: "A long time ago in a galaxyfaraway.com..."<br><br>Wait, that's not how it goes... anyways, here is some stuff to keep you going another 36 hours.<br><br>Ok. Maybe just 10 minutes. But give it a try!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
A bit of news about the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> DVD (and Star Wars DVD's in general) was released today. There is a good chance we won't have to wait as long for the AOTC DVD as for the <i>Phantom Menace</i> disc.``xA bit of news about the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> DVD (and Star Wars DVD's in general) was released today. There is a good chance we won't have to wait as long for the AOTC DVD as we had to for the <i>Phantom Menace</i> disc.<br>This was reported by the <a href="http://www.sfgate.com" target="_blank">SF Gate</a>. You can read the complete article <a href="http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/news/archive/2002/05/15/entertainment0827EDT0527.DTL" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>The new "Star Wars" movie is hitting DVD at light speed compared with "The Phantom Menace." <br>"Star Wars: Episode II -- Attack of the Clones" will be available on DVD this fall, the franchise's creator, George Lucas, said last week in an interview at his film headquarters, Skywalker Ranch. <br><br>"Episode I -- The Phantom Menace" came out on videotape early in 2000, about 10 months after the film's theatrical debut, but the DVD version was not released until a year and a half later. The delay resulted because Lucas was particular about refining deleted material and other DVD bonuses and was busy working on "Episode II." <br><br>Lucas said he'd rather hold off on the "Attack of the Clones" DVD, as well, so he could spend more time tweaking the bonus material. <br><br>"But everybody says, "Oh, it's so much more powerful if you bring it out in the same year as the movie,"' Lucas said. "So we're doing our best to do that." <br><br>Unfortunately for "Star Wars" fans, the original trilogy will not land on DVD until after Lucas finishes "Episode III," due out in 2005, he said.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``x<i>Attack of the Clones</i> DVD``x1021491076,67198,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xA bit of news about the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> DVD (and Star Wars DVD's in general) was released today. There is a good chance we won't have to wait as long for the AOTC DVD as for the <i>Phantom Menace</i> disc.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/ep2ticket.jpg" align="RIGHT">Here's my ticket for tonight! :-) For those of you who don't have tickets, one word of advice- make a trip to your theatre! Tickets are still available at a LOT of theatres.``x<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/ep2ticket.jpg" align="RIGHT">Here's my ticket for tonight! :-) For those of you who don't have tickets, one word of advice- make a trip to your theatre! Tickets are still available at a LOT of theatres, even if it says they aren't online.<br><br>10 hours to go... 7 on the east coast... New Zealand & Australia have already seen it!<br><br>I said, can you wait?``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``x10 Hours to Go!``x1021496624,43215,Prequels``xCan you wait? GFA Prequels``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``x<img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/ep2ticket.jpg" align="RIGHT">Here's my ticket for tonight! :-) For those of you who don't have tickets, one word of advice- make a trip to your theatre! Tickets are still available at a LOT of theatres.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Wallpapers&image=zampaper1024x768.jpg&img=&tt=" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/zamphone.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>I can't wait; 6 hours to go. Actually, a little more. I've been finding ways to keep myself busy all day now (look below; I scanned my ticket!). Now look what I've found- Zam uses a cell phone! Tell me which model it is gets a free GFA t-shirt. Make up a name, the most innovative one wins- reply before midnight 16th May! Send it in to <a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com</a>!``x<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Wallpapers&image=zampaper1024x768.jpg&img=&tt=" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/zamphone.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>I can't wait; 6 hours to go. Actually, a little more. I've been finding ways to keep myself busy all day now (look <a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/ep2ticket.jpg" target="_blank">here</a>; I scanned my ticket!). Now look what I've found- Zam uses a cell phone! Tell me which model it is gets a free GFA t-shirt. Make up a name, the most innovative one wins- reply before midnight 16th May! Send it in to <a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com</a>!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``x6 Hours to Go- a Contest to Keep Us Busy``x1021508865,2044,Total``xGFA Multimedia->All the Excitement!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Multimedia/index.shtml``x<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Wallpapers&image=zampaper1024x768.jpg&img=&tt=" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/News/pics/zamphone.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>I can't wait; 6 hours to go. Actually, a little more. I've been finding ways to keep myself busy all day now (look below; I scanned my ticket!). Now look what I've found- Zam uses a cell phone! Tell me which model it is gets a free GFA t-shirt. Make up a name, the most innovative one wins- reply before midnight 16th May! Send it in to <a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com</a>!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Just got back from the midnight show of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Read my non-spoiler review!<br><b>UPDATE</b>: Additional thoughts on second viewing!``xFor those of you just planning on skimming through my review, let me make it easy for you.<br><br>Star Wars Episode II Attack of the Clones is the most deep and rich Star Wars film of them all.<br><br>When I say deep and rich, I mean from the standpoint of storyline, characters and locations. The film has definite flaws; more so than the original trilogy; but it also has a storyline that is <i>vast</i> beyond anything any other Star Wars film has demonstrated in the past.<br><br>Yoda is the star of the film, and thankfully has been given more than just his wise and preachy Episode I role- there is humor, wisdom and power in his character this time around. Without going into details of the plot, I will say that after this film you will never look at Yoda the same way again.<br><br>Jar Jar has a much smaller role this time around, though frankly I did not find him offensive the first time around. I actually kind of liked him. This time, much of the humor is left to Obi Wan and comic relief to C3PO. Both are handled well; especially a part where you get to see 3PO's "<i>dark side</i>".<br><br>The visuals are stunning- if you thought Episode I couldn't be beat, Lucas and friends have outdone themselves again. The new planets and characters are very fresh; reminds me a lot of Return of the Jedi. The film also takes you back to a few familiar places and things that remind you that this <i>is</i> Star Wars (a certain colored milk, anyone?).<br><br>Having said all that, the film does have its flaws. The first half has the story moving swiftly, but each scene feeling laborious. The dialogue is delivered, as in Episode I, with a certain bearing that is more common on the stage than in film. I do not think it is as much a problem of quality of dialogue or acting as it is of editing- the scenes move along a bit too quickly, telling you the story but not allowing it to sink in. As a sum, these swiftly moving scenes feel laborious.<br><br>But all of this is done away with as soon as the intrigue of the political and military maneouvres sets in. This film is unique in the Star Wars saga to have a definite sense of suspense about the heroes' choices and the villains motives.<br><br>Finally, the greatest complement I can bestow upon <i>Attack of the Clones</i> is that the last scene makes you want your Episode III now!<br><br>Enjoy!<br><a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">DevanJedi</a><br><br><b>Additional thoughts on second viewing:</b><br>- Most of the scenes that felt wooden the first time around felt a lot better on second viewing. I think the reason for that is that they seemed very un-starwars-like the first time around. Also, I had said in my review that the scenes move very quickly, not allowing the message to sink in; this is not a problem in the second viewing since the message has already sunk in. This is still a flaw with the film, but one that disappears for the repeat-viewing fan.<br>(SPOILERS highlight to read)<br><font color="#000000">- Yoda's fight felt even more spectacular the second time around!</font><br>- Christopher Lee as Count Dooku is the best acting performance in the film!<br>- Since the scenes are short, all emotions that are carrying Anakin to the dark side have to be conveyed perfectly in every inflection of his voice and facial expression- he carries it off very well.<br>- I am surprised that Padme is not scared of Anakin!<br><br>Signing off!<br><a href="mailto:skywalker@galaxyfaraway.com">DevanJedi</a>``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xAttack of the Clones Review``x1021545240,46066,Prequels``xFull Review: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xJust got back from the midnight show of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Read my non-spoiler review!<br><b>UPDATE</b>: Additional thoughts on second viewing!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
We've just set up a section for all the latest AotC Box Office information that is worth bookmarking and keeping track of every day. Enjoy!``xWe've just set up a section for all the latest AotC Box Office information that is worth bookmarking and keeping track of every day. Enjoy!<br><br><a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/boxoffice/index.shtml">GalaxyFarAway.com Attack of the Clones Daily Box Office Report</a>``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xAttack of the Clones Box Office Report``x1021674867,15565,Prequels``xFull Report: GFA Box Office Review``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/boxoffice/index.shtml``xWe've just set up a section for all the latest AotC Box Office information that is worth bookmarking and keeping track of every day. Enjoy!``x
Holonet News has a very interesting report on a certain stolen speeder...``xHolonet News has a <a href="http://www.holonetnews.com/56/news/13516_5.html" target="_blank">very interesting report</a> on a certain stolen speeder from a building in Coruscant; quite funny.<br><br>There are also other stories on the site straight out of Episode II or indirectly referring to it.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xHolonetNews.com Humor``x1021787123,39974,Prequels``xFull Report: Episode II Fun``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xHolonet News has a very interesting report on a certain stolen speeder...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Is there a real chance that in the future we will swing lightsabers and fly X-Wings? Read this interesting report about the reality of Star Wars Science.``xIs there a real chance that in the future we will swing lightsabers and fly X-Wings? Read this interesting report about the reality of Star Wars Science. You can find the complete story at <a href="http://www.msnbc.com/news/268328.asp?pne=msn" target="_blank">msnbc.com</a>.<br><blockquote>EVEN AMONG science-fiction stories, the “Star Wars” movies are something of a breed apart. Instead of attempting to foretell our future in space, the tale is set “long ago, in a galaxy far away.” And the scientific marvels of that long-ago age, such as faster-than-light travel and synthetic space gravity, are employed primarily to facilitate a ripping good yarn. <br><br>For example, director George Lucas patterned the space chases and races after dogfights in World War II epics, motorcycle chases and chariot races. As a result, spaceship engines scream — even though there is no medium to transmit sound in the vacuum of space. The winged fighters bank and pirouette in space just as they would in Earth’s atmosphere. Weightless hovercraft swoop a couple of feet off the ground as if they were wheeled vehicles. And passengers aboard starships don’t have to trouble themselves over the effects of zero-gravity. “<br><br>But strangely enough, there are some things that seem, well, less unbelievable now than they did in 1977 when the first “Star Wars” movie came out, says Jeanne Cavelos, an astronomer and author who wrote “The Science of ‘Star Wars.’”</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xStar Wars Science``x1021801803,85730,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xIs there a real chance that in the future we will swing lightsabers and fly X-Wings? Read this interesting report about the reality of Star Wars Science.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
With a stellar estimated $32.1 million dollars on Saturday, Episode II has jumped to a total of $86.1 million by the end of Saturday...``xWith a stellar estimated $32.1 million dollars on Saturday, Episode II has jumped to a total of $86.1 million by the end of Saturday. This takes the weekend total to nearly $56.7 million with Sunday to go. Expect final total in a few hours. Check out our <a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/boxoffice/index.shtml">daily box-office analysis</a> for more.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xAotC Jumps to $86.1 million``x1021829951,83750,Prequels``xFull Report: Daily Box Office Report``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/boxoffice/index.shtml``xWith a stellar estimated $32.1 million dollars on Saturday, Episode II has jumped to a total of $86.1 million by the end of Saturday...``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Australian Star Wars Fans have stolen more than 500 <i>Attack of the Clones</i> posters in an attempt to complete their collections.``xAustralian Star Wars Fans have stolen more than 500 <i>Attack of the Clones</i> posters in an attempt to complete their collections. The four different movie posters have disappeared throughout the country, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage to bus stops and other environments. John Scott, marketing director of 20th Century Fox, says: 'It makes us realise the length that fans will go to in their efforts to own a piece of this film. They're desperate to get their hands on these posters, but it's against the law.'``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xFans Steal AOTC Posters``x1021888913,10004,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xAustralian Star Wars Fans have stolen more than 500 <i>Attack of the Clones</i> posters in an attempt to complete their collections.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Prequels/Episode_II&image=rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg&img=&tt="><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gallery/Prequels/Episode_II/gfa_rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>I just got my June 6th issue of <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine, and the contents page has a very cool artwork for Episode II!``x<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Prequels/Episode_II&image=rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg&img=&tt="><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gallery/Prequels/Episode_II/gfa_rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>I just got my June 6th issue of <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine, and the contents page has a very cool artwork for Episode II! <a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Prequels/Episode_II&image=rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg&img=&tt=">Check it out now</a>!<br><br>Also, there is an article inside about the new prequels. They also have a ranking of all the Star Wars movies so far. They rank Episode II at #3 after The Empire Strikes Back and the original Star Wars. There is also an interesting observation; when Star Wars came out in 1977, it was beat out for the Best Picture Oscar by Woody Allen's Annie Hall. This time his Hollywood Ending is opening at the same time and will also be featured alongside Episode II at Cannes.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xRolling Stone Magazine Episode II Artwork``x1021947269,83977,Prequels``xCheck it out: GFA Multimedia Gallery``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Prequels/Episode_II&image=rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg&img=&tt=``x<a href="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/image/imageFolio.cgi?action=view&link=Prequels/Episode_II&image=rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg&img=&tt="><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gallery/Prequels/Episode_II/gfa_rollingstone_art_june6_issue.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>I just got my June 6th issue of <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine, and the contents page has a very cool artwork for Episode II!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gfa_tshirt_white.jpg" height=100 width=75 align=RIGHT></a>We have teamed up with CafePress.com to offer you GalaxyFarAway.com T-shirts, mugs and caps to show your love for the site! Check out the 'There is no try' logo and buy one today!``x<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gfa_tshirt_white.jpg" align=RIGHT></a>We have teamed up with CafePress.com to offer you GalaxyFarAway.com T-shirts, mugs and caps to show your love for the site! Check out the 'There is no try' logo and <a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa">buy one today</a>!``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xGet Your Official GFA Tshirt!``x1021948176,87813,GalaxyFarAwaycom``xThe GFA Store``xhttp://www.cafepress.com/gfa``x<a href="http://www.cafepress.com/gfa"><img src="http://www.galaxyfaraway.com/gfa_tshirt_white.jpg" height=100 width=75 align=RIGHT></a>We have teamed up with CafePress.com to offer you GalaxyFarAway.com T-shirts, mugs and caps to show your love for the site! Check out the 'There is no try' logo and buy one today!``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) LucasArts revealed some information about the development of some new games. <i>Bounty Hunter</i>, <i>The Clone Wars</i>, <i>Galaxies</i>, and <i>Knights of the Old Republic</i> were discussed.``xAt the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) LucasArts revealed some information about the development of some new games. <i>Bounty Hunter</i>, <i>The Clone Wars</i>, <i>Galaxies</i>, and <i>Knights of the Old Republic</i> were discussed.<br><blockquote><b>Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (GameCube, PlayStation 2)</b><br>You are Jango Fett, the galaxy's most dangerous bounty hunter, hired to hunt down the elusive leader of a mysterious cult - dead or alive. Through 18 action-packed levels across six diverse worlds, face off against galactic scum, fearsome beasts, and brutal competition that stand between you and your prey: a deranged dark Jedi. This hunt will lead you to the darkest corners of the Star Wars universe where no one else has dared to go, but you are the fearless, ruthless, and relentless Jango Fett. For the galaxy's most wanted, there is no place to hide...<br><br><b>Star Wars: The Clone Wars (GameCube, PlayStation 2)</b><br>It starts where Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones ends. As Jedi Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu or Obi-Wan Kenobi, you lead the Republic Army in the greatest battles of the epic Clone Wars. Your directive: to stop the Separatists from reassembling an ancient Sith weapon of mass annihilation. <br><br><b>Star Wars: Galaxies: An Empire Divided (PC, PlayStation 2, Xbox)</b><br>LucasArts today announced its intent to develop versions of the company's highly anticipated first game of its Star Wars� Galaxies™ online series for Xbox™ Live and PlayStation�2. Specific release dates for the Star Wars Galaxies-branded massively multiplayer games for the two next generation console platforms will be announced at a later time. This December LucasArts will release a Windows PC version of the game, developed by Sony Online Entertainment, titled Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided™.<br><br><b>Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic (PC, Xbox)</b><br>Engage in this saga set in the Golden Age of the Republic - over 4,000 years before the first Star Wars film, when both Jedi and Sith number in the thousands. With the Galaxy reeling from a recent conflict with the Dark Lords, the ongoing battle between the Jedi and the Sith rages on. Your actions determine the outcome of this colossal galactic war - and your destiny as a Jedi.</blockquote>For more information on the games go to the <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/e3" target="_blank">LucasArts E3 page</a> or visit the special sites from there.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xStar Wars Games At E3``x1022008538,62778,Games``xFull Report: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xAt the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) LucasArts revealed some information about the development of some new games. <i>Bounty Hunter</i>, <i>The Clone Wars</i>, <i>Galaxies</i>, and <i>Knights of the Old Republic</i> were discussed.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
JWFan.net now features a complete list of all music tracks heard in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. It comes with detailed comments and accurate information on all cues.``xJWFan.net now features a complete list of all music tracks heard in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. It comes with detailed comments and accurate information on all cues.<br><a href='http://www.jwfan.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=57&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0%20t' target='_blank'>Check it out at JWFan.net</a>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xComplete AOTC Soundtrack``x1022063062,69098,Prequels``xCheck it out at JWFan.net``xhttp://www.jwfan.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=57&mode=thread&order=0&thold=0%20t``xJWFan.net now features a complete list of all music tracks heard in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. It comes with detailed comments and accurate information on all cues.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Skinema.com reveals some secrets of Episode II; from pink lightsabers and facial tattoos to comedones and Botox.``xSkinema.com reveals some secrets of Episode II; from pink lightsabers and facial tattoos to comedones and Botox.<br><a href='http://itsb.ucsf.edu/~vcr/SpotClones.html' target='_blank'>Read it at Skinema.com</a><br>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xRevelations at Skinema``x1022064264,95755,Miscellaneous``xRead it at Skinema.com``xhttp://itsb.ucsf.edu/~vcr/SpotClones.html``xSkinema.com reveals some secrets of Episode II; from pink lightsabers and facial tattoos to comedones and Botox.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
I saw <i>Attack of the Clones</i> in digital today, and surprisingly I was not overwhelmed by what I saw. Before you jump all over me with your reactions though, I will say this- it is the most crisp picture I have ever seen on the big screen. Also, it will age a lot better than film; when a month or two has passed, the film will have aged whereas the digital print will look the same as the first day. The future is bright.``xI saw <i>Attack of the Clones</i> in digital today, and surprisingly I was not overwhelmed by what I saw. Before you jump all over me with your reactions though, I will say this- it is the most crisp picture I have ever seen on the big screen. Also, it will age a lot better than film; when a month or two has passed, the film will have aged whereas the digital print will look the same as the first day. The future is bright.``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xEpisode II in Digital``x1022156269,91306,Prequels``xPrequel News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xI saw <i>Attack of the Clones</i> in digital today, and surprisingly I was not overwhelmed by what I saw. Before you jump all over me with your reactions though, I will say this- it is the most crisp picture I have ever seen on the big screen. Also, it will age a lot better than film; when a month or two has passed, the film will have aged whereas the digital print will look the same as the first day. The future is bright.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Suite101 has published an article about the sense and the nonsense of the Force. From midichlorians to the philosophy of Zen, it's all included.``xSuite101 has published an article about the sense and the nonsense of the Force. From midichlorians to the philosophy of Zen, it's all included. Here's an excerpt. You can read the complete article <a href='http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/star_wars/91663' target='_blank'>here</a>.<br><blockquote>In the first of the prequels, The Phantom Menace, the Force is opened up to even more interpretation. Two more aspects of the one energy are developed, one being the Unifying Force, and the other being the Living. According to creator George Lucas, the former has to do with destiny and purpose, while the latter involves intuition, spontaneity, and empathy with all living creatures. Though the Jedi Council emphasizes the Unifying Force, others such as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn champion the Living, and this article deals with why this is so. <br><br>To begin with, the Living Force is first and foremost about being in the present moment. This sounds like a simple thing, yet it is anything but. Just as Yoda criticizes Luke Skywalker for, we too spend most of our lives everywhere by where we actually are, anxiously peeking over time's shoulders, trying to get a glimpse of the future. Of course, just as a horizon will recede when one attempts to chase it down, so will the future get farther and farther away, which is no doubt why even the Jedi cannot accurately predict it.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xMy Ally is the Force...``x1022247414,38079,Miscellaneous``xMiscellaneous Report``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xSuite101 has published an article about the sense and the nonsense of the Force. From midichlorians to the philosophy of Zen, it's all included.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
In an interview with Cinescape George Lucas explains the complicated storytelling of his Star Wars films.``xIn an interview with Cinescape George Lucas explains the complicated storytelling of his Star Wars films. You can read the complete article at <a href="http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Movies&action=page&type_id=&cat_id=270338&obj_id=34699" target="_blank">Cinescape</a>.<br><blockquote>�Whenever you talk to an author and somebody that writes, they write this back-story, [and it�s] basically character driven,� Lucas said. �What you�re doing is setting up who your characters are. Obviously there are a lot of technical issues going on. I had to get somewhere. Okay, this is the father; these are the kids. Where the hell did they come from? In [PHANTOM MENACE], I was dealing with the beginning. I was dealing with a lot of issues a lot of fans didn�t want to hear about � symbiotic relationships and things. The public yawned and people weren�t ready for it when I said Anakin was basically created by the midichlorians, which is a spiritual, symbiotic idea. In that case I was talking much further back, indicative of all creation. At the same time, it is inevitable we would get to the love story. It is inevitable that, let�s face it � Padme is going to get pregnant.� <br>He added, �I knew when I made the film a lot of fans weren�t going to like this because I wasn�t making the movie they wanted. They wanted me to start with EPISODE II. They wanted to see Jedis fighting; they wanted to see battles. They wanted to see THE MATRIX. I knew that I was telling a story that I wrote 30 years ago and I had to start at the beginning and I had to do all the groundwork, which means you have to lay all the pipe for the world you are creating.�</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xGeorge Lucas Explains``x1022336297,11354,Prequels``xFull Story: Prequels``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xIn an interview with Cinescape George Lucas explains the complicated storytelling of his Star Wars films.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
In expectation of a new section devoted to Star Wars Music, GalaxyFarAway.com offers you some of John Williams' most beautiful tracks in high quality MP3 format.``xIn expectation of a new section devoted to Star Wars Music, GalaxyFarAway.com offers you some of John Williams' most beautiful tracks in high quality MP3 format.<br><a href="javascript:void window.open('music.htm','Music','status,width=300,height=300')">Go to the Music List</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xStar Wars MP3 Music``x1022338107,38914,Multimedia``xGo to the Music List``xjavascript:void window.open('music.htm','Music','status,width=300,height=300')``xIn expectation of a new section devoted to Star Wars Music, GalaxyFarAway.com offers you some of John Williams' most beautiful tracks in high quality MP3 format.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Pin USA has designed some awesome pins for the 25th anniversary of Star Wars, which come in a limited edition. Want to get your hands on a set? Read on.``xPin USA has designed some awesome pins for the 25th anniversary of Star Wars, which come in a limited edition. The Silver Anniversary box is limited to 1977 sets and the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> set to 2002 sets.<br>Go to <a href="http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/2002/05/news20020524.html" target="_blank">StarWars.com</a> for the full report or visit <a href="http://www.pinusa.com/products/product_cat.php/subid=29/index.html" target="_blank">PinUSA.com</a> to learn more.<br><center><img src="http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/2002/05/img/pinusa.jpg"></center>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xStar Wars Pin Collection``x1022413733,79494,Collecting``xFull Story: Collecting``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xPin USA has designed some awesome pins for the 25th anniversary of Star Wars, which come in a limited edition. Want to get your hands on a set? Read on.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Oh no! We're already getting Episode III rumors... and I thought I could rest for a few months.``xTwo seperate rumors sprouted their head today; one concerning Padme and the other concerning the droids.<br><br>First off, <i>E! Daily News</i> reported this quote from Lucas concerning the C3PO and R2D2 and why they don't remember everything in the 1977 Star Wars (besides the fact that they had no idea the prequels were coming):<blockquote>(SPOILER ALERT: Highlight to read)<font color=BLACK>"Well, one, his brains have, his memory system has been erased and so has R2's. So, they don't remember anything from the first trilogy. I'm telling you something from Episode III, but I shouldn't be telling you that, but I think most of the fans already know that."</font></blockquote>I don't know the authenticity of that one, but it is reported <a href="http://www.corona.bc.ca/films/mainFramed.html" target="_blank">here</a> at Coming Attractions.<br><br>Secondly, MTv Movie House reports a rumor that Natalie Portman will shoot a scene to appear on the Return of the Jedi DVD. People, don't expect a flashback. Don't expect her to survive either. I think it is going to be something more subtle. But thats just me; I'm just a gungan with a lightsaber.<br><br>``xDevanJedi``xskywalker@galaxyfaraway.com``xEpisode III Already?``x1022584777,49406,PrequelRumors``xFull Report: Episode III News``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/rumors.shtml``xOh no! We're already getting Episode III rumors... and I thought I could rest for a few months.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/UltraBoard/UltraBoard.cgi
Actor David Prowse hopes he gets the role of Darth Vader again in Episode III. The 66 years old actor thinks young Hayden Christensen isn't up to the job.``xActor David Prowse hopes he gets the role of Darth Vader again in Episode III. The 66 years old actor thinks young Hayden Christensen isn't up to the job. This article appeared in the <i>Daily Telegraph</i> lately; you can read it all <a href="http://uk.news.yahoo.com/020527/242/czsmt.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>The 66-year-old, who suffers from arthritis and walks with the aid of a cane, doesn't think young Hayden Christensen is up to the job of playing Vader in the final Star Wars flick. "I don't know if he can do it. He must only be 5ft 9," Prowse reasoned, remembering, "When I played him I was 6ft 7 and 20 stone," and saying that he wants director George Lucas to give him a call.<br><br>[...]<br><br>Prowse also said that he thinks real Star Wars fans won't be happy if anyone else plays Anakin Skywalker's evil alter-ego. "I have such a huge following that if George Lucas offered the part to someone else, I'm sure fans would boycott the film," Prowse speculated.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xProwse as Vader in Episode III``x1022611409,51596,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode III``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xActor David Prowse hopes he gets the role of Darth Vader again in Episode III. The 66 years old actor thinks young Hayden Christensen isn't up to the job.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
NASA scientists give you the possibility to include your name on a spacetrip to Mars. By simply filling in a form your name will be written in a CD that will be sent with the spaceship.``xNASA scientists give you the possibility to include your name on a spacetrip to Mars. By simply filling in a form your name will be written in a CD that will be sent with the spaceship.<br><blockquote>"Everyone on Earth who has ever dreamed of being an explorer on an alien planet will want to go along for the ride as we explore the surface of Mars" invites Dr. Ed Weiler, Associate Administrator for the Office of Space Science. So please join us on this exciting journey of learning and exploration by including your name on the Mars Name Disc! </blockquote>Interested? Visit the <a href="http://spacekids.hq.nasa.gov/2003/" target="_blank">NASA Site</a> to join.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xExplore the Galaxy``x1022683551,90219,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xNASA scientists give you the possibility to include your name on a spacetrip to Mars. By simply filling in a form your name will be written in a CD that will be sent with the spaceship.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Today THQ released the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> game for the GameBoy Advance. The game closely follows Episode II's story and brings you to under more Tatooine, Coruscant, and Geonosis.``xToday THQ released the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> game for the GameBoy Advance. The game closely follows Episode II's story and brings you to under more Tatooine, Coruscant, and Geonosis. Read the full article here.<br><blockquote>With the power of the Force, players assume the role of three different "Attack of the Clones" heroes: Anakin Skywalker, Mace Windu and Obi-Wan Kenobi. "Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" is now available at major retailers nationwide.<br><br>"Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones" closely follows the storyline of the film and allows players to command Republic gunships, Speeders and Jedi Starfighters in space combat. Players must wield their lightsabers in side-scrolling lightsaber action combat against the mysterious Jango Fett, evil Count Dooku and various other enemies from the "Star Wars" universe. Eleven unique levels take gamers to various "Attack of the Clones" locations, such as Tatooine, Geonosis and the streets of Coruscant. </blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``x<i>Attack of the Clones</i> for GameBoy Advance``x1022768834,66862,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xToday THQ released the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> game for the GameBoy Advance. The game closely follows Episode II's story and brings you to under more Tatooine, Coruscant, and Geonosis.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Newsarama published an article concerning the new <i>Empire</i> novels, which take place between <i>A New Hope</i> and <i>Return of the Jedi</i>.``xNewsarama published an article concerning the new <i>Empire</i> novels, which take place between <i>A New Hope</i> and <i>Return of the Jedi</i>. The article reveals a bit of the series' story, as well as the title of the yet to be published second novel (<i>Darklighter</i>). Read the complete story <a href="http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=13&t=001159" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote><img src="http://www.comicon.com/gallery/categories/Marvel_Comics/thumbs/t_SWempire1.jpg" align="right">�It's set just before Episode IV,� Allie told Newsarama.com. �High-ranking Imperial officers are planning a coup d'etat against the Emperor and Vader. The ringleader, Grand Moff Trachta, has arranged for a hundred stormtroopers to do the dirty work for them.<br><br>�Appropriately, it's really all about betrayal. The generals are betraying the Sith, the generals wind up betraying each other, Vader considers betraying the Emperor, and most of the main characters wind up betraying themselves in one way or another. The Emperor sends Vader to look into rumors of a young Jedi adept on a backwater planet, and the Emperor deliberately plants the idea in Vader's head that this could be the offspring of a fallen Jedi.�</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xStar Wars: Empire``x1022877696,70282,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xNewsarama published an article concerning the new <i>Empire</i> novels, which take place between <i>A New Hope</i> and <i>Return of the Jedi</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
"Myth is something that never happened, but is happening all the time."<br>This was once said by the Greec poet Sallistius, and reused by a recent article at Suite101 about the mythology in AOTC.``x"Myth is something that never happened, but is happening all the time."<br>This was once said by the Greec poet Sallistius, and reused by a recent article at Suite101 about the mythology in AOTC. If the part below tastes for more, read all of it <a href="http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/16739/92258" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>There is an arresting shot in Attack of the Clones, the latest of the Star Wars prequels, in which Anakin Skywalker both literally and visually begins his descent into the abyss of the dark side. Going in search of his mother who has been captured by Tusken Raiders on Tatooine, Anakin is shown on the side of a cliff overlooking their encampment. The shot pulls back and reveals him crouching against the backdrop of the night sky, which is filled with stars. When he goes to rescue his mother - an action that will eventually lead him into committing a revenge massacre - he dives down to the desert below, his black cloak billowing in the wind. The symbolism should be obvious to those raised in the Occidental tradition. Anakin is literally falling out of heaven. Curiously, no critic has brought this up in their review. While the reviews have been more positive than they were for The Phantom Menace three years ago, the critics have yet to really come to terms with the Star Wars saga. They frequently use the word "myth" to describe it, but they pass it among themselves like something of a hot potato, never pausing to hold it for more than a second - much less to analyze it. Yet as George Lucas has always insisted, his space opera is a modern myth, and therefore it is interesting to actually review it as such.<br> <br>The Greek poet Sallistius wrote that "Myth is something that never happened, but is happening all the time." This is the way it will be discussed here. The word myth comes from "mythos," which means "stories." So first and foremost, a myth is a story, but one of a particular kind. Once it was assumed that myth was simply primitive man's way of interpreting the phenomenal world. It was about answering certain questions, and giving meaning to a meaningless universe. Yet the renowned scholar Joseph Campbell - who had a tremendous influence on Star Wars - argued that myth was rather a metaphorical language. It was aimed not so much at describing historical events or giving meaning to the universe, but was a metaphor for the experience of life. All the fabulous tales of gods and goddesses, men and mortals, were really representing internal psychological states and conflicts. <br><br>[...]<br><br>Attack of the Clones offers up mysterious new worlds like Kamino, an entire planet of rolling seas and inhabited by strange creatures with long necks and pale white bodies, and also Geonosis, which is home to insect-like aliens who live in great hives. There is also a new side of the galactic capitol of Coruscant which is introduced, including a diner and a night club. Likewise, there is a trip back to Naboo, the beautiful green world of Senator Amidala, and also to Tatooine, a desert planet that almost seems like home to those of us familiar with the saga. The galaxy opens up with every film that is produced, yet the greatest triumph of Lucas and company is that things can seem both alien and familiar at the same time. This is ultimately the essence of myth.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xAttack of the Clones Mythology``x1022957700,4921,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``x"Myth is something that never happened, but is happening all the time."<br>This was once said by the Greec poet Sallistius, and reused by a recent article at Suite101 about the mythology in AOTC.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Do you know that Padme means lotus flower? Probably not, I didn't too before I had read the brand-new article of our network site TheJediPlanet.com.``xDo you know that Padme means lotus flower? Probably not, I didn't too before I had read the brand-new article of our network site TheJediPlanet.com. Read <a href="http://www.thejediplanet.com/features/hindu2.shtml" target="_blank"><i>More Hindu Themes in the "Star Wars" Saga</i></a>. Thanks to Prasad for the link.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xHinduism in Star Wars``x1023378941,18478,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xDo you know that Padme means lotus flower? Probably not, I didn't too before I had read the brand-new article of our network site TheJediPlanet.com.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Rumours are not very common in the <i>Star Wars</i> novel galaxy. However, this time they are present. They tell us about the possibility that author Troy Denning will be writing a novel called <i>Tatooine Ghost</i>.``xRumours are not very common in the <i>Star Wars</i> novel galaxy. However, this time they are present. They tell us about the possibility that author Troy Denning will be writing a novel called <i>Tatooine Ghost</i>. For now it is scheduled for a March 2003 release. The playground and target are still unknown.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xTatooine Ghost``x1023562010,26582,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xRumours are not very common in the <i>Star Wars</i> novel galaxy. However, this time they are present. They tell us about the possibility that author Troy Denning will be writing a novel called <i>Tatooine Ghost</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Action Trip has reviewed the <i>Clone Campaigns</i> add-on for <i>Galactic Battlegrounds</i>. The game does not get a too positive score. Decide for yourself.``xAction Trip has reviewed the <i>Clone Campaigns</i> add-on for <i>Galactic Battlegrounds</i>. The game does not get a too positive score. Decide for yourself. Read the complete review <a href="http://www.actiontrip.com/reviews/starwarsgalacticbattlegroundsclonecampaigns.phtml" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>The good thing about this add-on is that it brings a whole bunch of new structures, ground units, aircrafts, vehicles, and other cool Star Wars thingies. There are a few novelties that allow you to develop a better defense mechanism for your home base. Shield generators and power cores are now upgradeable, making it harder for enemy forces to infiltrate your command post.<br><br>This game gives you a chance to try 13 Clone Campaign missions, along with a special bonus scenario at the very end of the game (which, I intend to leave as a surprise, so you won't hear anything about it in this review). New worlds are uncovered such as the fiery planet Sarapin and the rocky surroundings of Geonosis. Some cool features were included on Sarapin, such as units falling into boiling lava if you're not careful. Another nice addition is that you get to enjoy battles in space and not just on land. Other than that, there's nothing out of the ordinary in this expansion pack.<br><br>[...]<br><br>It is obvious that Star Wars Battlegrounds: Clone Campaigns has a unique spark thanks to the inventive mission concepts and plot. Through it all, I'm still a Star Wars wacko and there's always that extreme feeling I cannot resist when those blasters start firing. Overall, it seems to me that players who have had fun with the original game will surely appreciate the great number of additional units (200) and the fact that they can replay the old campaigns with new available upgrades. However, this is hardly enough to give this game a very good score.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xClone Campaigns by Action trip``x1023563050,61562,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xAction Trip has reviewed the <i>Clone Campaigns</i> add-on for <i>Galactic Battlegrounds</i>. The game does not get a too positive score. Decide for yourself.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Today Classic FM features an hour long show about the life and music of John Williams.``xToday Classic FM features an hour long show about the life and music of John Williams. It will be broadcasted at 11.00 pm (GMT), and you can listen live to it at <a href="http://www.classicfm.com" target="_blank">ClassicFM.com</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xJohn Williams at Classic FM``x1023617126,63035,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xToday Classic FM features an hour long show about the life and music of John Williams.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Do you want to own a beautiful replica of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber? They are now available in a limited edition from <i>Entertainment Earth</i>.``x<blockquote><i>Luke Skywalker Lightsaber, Collector's Edition. Limited to 2,500 worldwide. With painstaking attention to detail, Luke's lightsaber from "Return of the Jedi" is constructed from durable machined aluminum. Each replica is hand polished to a lustrous sheen, with a metal belt clip, as seen in the movie, attached to the lightsaber.</i></blockquote>Do you want to own a beautiful replica of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber? They are now available in a limited edition from <i>Entertainment Earth</i>. You can buy one either with or without box, for respectively 400 and 450 dollars. Interested in adding one to your personal collection? Click <a href="http://www.entertainmentearth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=MRSW102A" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.<br><center><img src="http://www.entertainmentearth.com/images/\AUTOIMAGES\MRSW102A.jpg"></center>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xLuke Skywalker's Lightsaber``x1023738092,50431,Collecting``xFull Story: Collecting``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xDo you want to own a beautiful replica of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber? They are now available in a limited edition from <i>Entertainment Earth</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
2000 animated shots and 66 animated models were used in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>, and half the CG crew used Linux. :)``xAccording to the </i>Computer Graphics World</i> magazine, 2817 animated shots were created for <i>Attack of the Clones</i>, of which 2000 were finally used. Another nice fact is that none of the Clone Troopers were played by actors (all of them were animated); also many stunts were performed by digital actors (e.g. Jango using his jetpack).<br><br>Here are some numbers:<br>Effects shots created: 2817 <br>Effects shots used: 2000 <br>Shots in the film: 2161 <br>Minutes of CG animation: 70 <br>Cloth-simulation shots: 352 <br><br>Creature models: about 66 <br>CG characters that talk: 12 <br>Shots w/ CG Yoda: 127 <br>Shots w/ Jar Jar: 32 <br><br>Render Farm Processors: 1300 <br>Desktop Processors: 1100 <br>Processors running Linux: 50%<br><br>Thanks to <a href="http://www.theforce.net" target="_blank">TheForce.net</a> for the numbers.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xComputer Graphics in Episode II``x1023876770,57980,Prequels``xMore Facts: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``x2000 animated shots and 66 animated models were used in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>, and half the CG crew used Linux. :)``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
At June 15 and 16 the largest Yoda ever will be built at California's Legoland.``xAt June 15 and 16 the largest Yoda ever will be built at California's Legoland. This was reported by the <a href="http://www.nctimes.net" target="_blank">North County Times.<br><blockquote>The world's largest Yoda will be built June 15 and 16 at the Legoland California theme park in Carlsbad. <br><br>The diminutive green Jedi master in the "Star Wars" film series will be re-created in Lego bricks by the park's master builders beginning at 9 a.m. each day, capping off the project at dusk June 16 with a ceremonial lighting of Yoda's light saber. Once complete, the giant Yoda will stand 13 feet, 7 inches tall. <br><br>The giant Yoda construction project is being supervised by Erik Varszegi, who's a Lego master builder and "Star Wars" enthusiast. Parkgoers will be invited to help construct parts of the Yoda model. Building crews will be working on the project from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xGiant Lego Yoda``x1024059638,56340,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xAt June 15 and 16 the largest Yoda ever will be built at California's Legoland.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
EmpireOnline reports this funny story about policemen almost arresting kids playing with plastic Lightsabers.``x<a href="http://www.empireonline.co.uk" target="_blank">EmpireOnline</a> reports this funny story about policemen almost arresting kids playing with plastic Lightsabers.<br><blockquote>Three teenage girls in West London found themselves surrounded by police yesterday after security men saw the girls' toy lightsaber and mistook it for a samurai sword. <br>The trio were mucking around with their Attack of the Clones lightsaber in a Wimpy bar in Uxbridge when two police cars and a police van pulled up with a total of ten cops in body armour. Turns out the girls were playfully attacking the manager with the plastic lightsaber, but the encounter looked more ominous on the security camera. <br><br>One of the girls, Alice Gibson, explained to The Sun that the police 'asked the manager to come towards them. They made him stand up against the van before they realised it was a plastic lightsaber...When they realised their mistake, some of the officers laughed but most of them looked really embarrassed. <br><br>What really put the cherry on the cake for this story as far as we're concerned is that the toy in question belonged to a girl called Leah. It just doesn't get any better than this on a Friday!!</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xPolice Mistake Lightsabers for Swords``x1024134751,69803,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xEmpireOnline reports this funny story about policemen almost arresting kids playing with plastic Lightsabers.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Today, LucasArts Entertainment Company celebrates its 20th birthday. Expect some interesting movies and articles from them the coming weeks.``xToday, LucasArts Entertainment Company celebrates its 20th birthday. Expect some interesting movies and articles from them the coming weeks. You can go to the special celebration page <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/20th/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>Back in 1982 LucasFilm Games (the company's previous name) produced several Star Wars games for platforms as the Atari and the Commodore. From 1993, LucasArts began designing games for the PC, starting with the world-famous X-Wing.<br>Imagine: without LucasArts this very section would never have existed. Happy birthday, guys.<br><center><img src="http://www.lucasarts.com/about/images/logos/tLECLOGO3Dcolor.gif"></center>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xLucasArts 20th Birthday``x1024216413,67801,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xToday, LucasArts Entertainment Company celebrates its 20th birthday. Expect some interesting movies and articles from them the coming weeks.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
At the Houston Consortium Sci-fi it has been confirmed that bestselling author Timothy Zahn is writing a new Star Wars novel.``xAt the Houston Consortium Sci-fi it has been confirmed that bestselling author Timothy Zahn is writing a new Star Wars novel. The convention's guest of honor said that his novel will tell the story of Thrawn's involvement in the Outbound Flight project, and that it will play shortly before <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. The novel will not be released, however, before the release of Episode III.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xTimothy Zahn writes new novel``x1024302296,8311,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xAt the Houston Consortium Sci-fi it has been confirmed that bestselling author Timothy Zahn is writing a new Star Wars novel.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Reuters reports that the Russian film industry has really suffered under the box office success of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>.``xReuters reports that the Russian film industry has really suffered under the box office success of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. You can read the complete article <a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20020619/film_nm/russia__feature__1" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>A fervently patriotic tale of a soldier's bravery and young love, "Zvezda ( news - web sites)," or Star, would once have been a sure-fire box office hit. <br>Instead, the premiere of what was billed as the Russian film of the year was dwarfed by the release of a flurry of Hollywood blockbusters, including the latest "Star Wars" epic. <br><br>"We were able to distribute it only because of our connections," acknowledged Karen Shakhnazarov, the film's producer and head of Russia's flagship Mosfilm Studios. <br><br>"Most of the foreign films are dubbed and prepared here, so we know the distributors. But if I had not been from Mosfilm, I would have had no chance," he told Reuters.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xRussian Film Industry no match for AOTC``x1024474460,72694,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xReuters reports that the Russian film industry has really suffered under the box office success of <i>Attack of the Clones</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Yesterday the Game Critics announced the Best of E3 2002. Neverwinter Nights won the first price, but Star Wars Galaxies won the Best On-line Multiplayer award.``xYesterday the Game Critics announced the <a href="http://www.e3awards.com" target="_blank">Best of E3 2002</a>. Neverwinter Nights won the first price, but Star Wars Galaxies won the Best On-line Multiplayer award.<br><blockquote>For the second year in a row, LucasArts and Sony Online wowed those who made an off-floor pilgrimage to see the progress on Star Wars Galaxies. The massively multiplayer online role-playing game takes place in the Star Wars universe between the happenings in the Episodes 4 and 5 of the film saga (Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back.) As with Sony Online�s Everquest, Galaxies will be a persistent world where, in this case, your character can interact with other budding bounty hunters or Jedi hopefuls. With all of the depth and trappings of the Lucas legend at their disposal, the developers could easily have thrust a rush job online and the faithful would have come. But based on the demonstration witnessed, it appears that the project is getting plenty of TLC -- evident from the fine tuning allowed in the character customization options to the realism of settings such as Jabba�s Palace. Whether gamers are searching for combat or they want to explore the eight or more planets expected initially, this is a Star Wars episode that has plenty of Force behind it.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xGalaxies Best Multiplayer RPG``x1024514636,90029,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xYesterday the Game Critics announced the Best of E3 2002. Neverwinter Nights won the first price, but Star Wars Galaxies won the Best On-line Multiplayer award.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Barnes and Noble reveals the cover of the new <i>Jedi Quest</i> novel.``xBarnes and Noble reveals the cover of the new <i>Jedi Quest</i> novel. The title of Jude Watson's book has not yet been announced. The only summary of the story we have is this:<br><blockquote>Anakin Skywalker is a model Jedi Padawan...but there is a restlessness that lurks underneath. Can his Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, rein him in?</blockquote>And this is what the cover looks like:<br><center><img src="http://a1204.g.akamai.net/7/1204/1401/02062116011/images.barnesandnoble.com/images/5250000/5255425.gif"></center><br>You can visit the Barnes and Noble page <a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=0E6ST8493G&isbn=0439339197" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xJedi Quest Cover``x1024857425,4482,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xBarnes and Noble reveals the cover of the new <i>Jedi Quest</i> novel.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Director Steven Spielberg talks with the <i>Empire</i> magazine about Star Wars.``xDirector Steven Spielberg talks with the <i>Empire</i> magazine about Star Wars. You can read more of the interview <a href="http://www.empireonline.co.uk/news/news.asp?3992" target="_blank">here</a>, but you'll have to buy the magazine if you want to read the complete article.<br><blockquote>In an exclusive interview with the director, Empire asked Spielberg whether such a dream team could ever come to fruition. 'I've asked him!' Spielberg told us. 'He won't let me do one.'<br><br>The discussion between Spielberg and Lucas on this issue goes way back it seems; 'I wanted to do one 15 years ago,' says Spielberg, 'and he didn't want me to do it. I understand why - Star Wars is George's baby. George is my best friend and I believe I am his, but we are all competitive.'<br><br>Despite his obvious disappointment on the issue, Spielberg says he doesn't blame Lucas. 'I believe that this is George's franchise,' he explains. 'It's his cottage industry and it's his fingerprints. He knows I've got Jurassic Park and Raiders. But George has Star Wars and I don't think he feels inclined to share any of it with me!'</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xSpielberg talks Star Wars``x1025124560,62738,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xDirector Steven Spielberg talks with the <i>Empire</i> magazine about Star Wars.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Terry Bison writes the second novel in the Boba Fett series, telling the young bounty hunter's stories during the Clone Wars.``xTerry Bison writes the second novel in the Boba Fett series, telling the young bounty hunter's stories during the Clone Wars. The novel is scheduled for a November release by Scholastic Inc. This summary is from the <a href="http://www.starwars.com" target="_blank">official site</a>.<br><blockquote>Boba Fett is alone -- orphaned by the actions of the Jedi. Continuing his father's legacy, Fett steels his resolve to survive and follow in his father's footsteps. <br>Bounty hunter Aurra Sing delivers young Fett to Count Dooku, the mysterious benefactor who hired Jango. Young Fett assumes that Dooku will help him, but the renegade Jedi has his own dark agenda. What Boba discovers on that war-torn world known as Raxus Prime will change his life. <br><br>The Clone Wars continue to spread across the galaxy, and Fett is caught in their crossfire . His adventures will lead him from the refuse heaps of the galaxy to firefights among the clouds.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xSecond Boba Fett Novel``x1025201526,56245,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xTerry Bison writes the second novel in the Boba Fett series, telling the young bounty hunter's stories during the Clone Wars.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
In the latest <i>Traitor</i> Magazine, a fourteen-page excerpt of <i>Destiny's Way</i> was included. You can read it all on-line.``xIn the latest <i>Traitor</i> Magazine, a fourteen-page excerpt of <i>Destiny's Way</i> was included. Here's a small part of it. If it tastes for more, read the complete excerpt at the <a href="http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=5780808&start=7613211" target="_blank">TheForce.net Forum</a>.<br><blockquote>As she sat in the chair that was hers by right of death, she raised her eyes to the cold faraway stars. Checklists buzzed distantly in her mind and her hands moved over the controls, but her thoughts flew elsewhere, amid the chill infinitude. Searching . . . <br><br>Nothing. <br><br>Her gaze fell and there she saw, on the controls at the adjacent pilot�s seat, her husband�s hands. She drew comfort from the sight, from the sureness and power she knew was there, in those strong hands. <br><br>Her heart leaped. Something, somewhere in all those stars had touched her. <br><br>She thought: Jacen! <br><br>Her husband�s hands touched controls and the stars streamed away, turned to bleeding smears of light as if seen through beaten rain, and the distant touch vanished. <br><br>�Jacen,� she said, and then, at her husband�s startled look, at the surprise and pain in his brown eyes, �Jacen.� <br><br><br>�Are you sure?� Han Solo said. �You�re sure it was Jacen?� <br><br>�Yes. Reaching out to me. I felt him. It could have been no one else.� <br><br>�And he�s alive.� <br><br>�Yes.�</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``x<i>Destiny's Way</i> Excerpt``x1025363086,80434,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xIn the latest <i>Traitor</i> Magazine, a fourteen-page excerpt of <i>Destiny's Way</i> was included. You can read it all on-line.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
The <i>Script Howard News Service</i> has an article about religion and morality in Star Wars style.``xThe <i>Script Howard News Service</i> has an article about religion and morality in Star Wars style. Read it all <a href="http://www.deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,405014466,00.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>"It's especially interesting that the characters that represent the good side of the Force � like Obi-Wan Kenobi � stress the importance of following your feelings. But the characters that represent the dark side � like Chancellor Palpatine � are also telling Anakin he must learn to trust his feelings. Why do the good guys and the bad guys agree with each other?"<br><br>This may sound like the geeky Star Wars nit-picking that thrives in cyberspace, where legions of Lucas acolytes circulate catechisms detailing how many Jedi can twirl on the point of a light saber. But these are not meaningless questions for the generations baptized in images from the original trilogy and its sequels. The grand finale looms ahead on May 25, 2005.<br><br>[...]<br><br>"Star Wars is the closest thing many Americans have to a myth � by which I mean the stories that help us make sense of our lives and the world around us, and the traditional means by which cultures transmit their values and beliefs," argues Rivera, in a Boundless.org essay called "Love, Sacrifice and Free Will in Star Wars."<br></blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xReligion and Morality in Star Wars``x1025363888,56184,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xThe <i>Script Howard News Service</i> has an article about religion and morality in Star Wars style.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Remember the great CD-ROM Encyclopedia's <i>Behind the Magic</i> and <i>Episode I Insider's Guide</i>? Unfortunately there is no version scheduled for <i>Attack of the Clones</i>.``xRemember the great CD-ROM Encyclopedia's <i>Behind the Magic</i> and <i>Episode I Insider's Guide</i>? Unfortunately there is no version scheduled for <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. This was confirmed by <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com" target="_blank">LucasArts</a> itself. Hopefully someone will soon change his or her mind and give the order for a fourth version of the <i>Magic</i> series.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xNo Episode II Insider's Guide``x1025535698,68683,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xRemember the great CD-ROM Encyclopedia's <i>Behind the Magic</i> and <i>Episode I Insider's Guide</i>? Unfortunately there is no version scheduled for <i>Attack of the Clones</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Today Fox has published an article about the use and misuse of computer made Special Effects. Do they look fake or realistic?``xToday Fox has published an article about the use and misuse of computer made Special Effects. Do they look fake or realistic? This excerpt includes a note on Star Wars. The complete article features many more films; you can find it <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,56843,00.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>"It's really diminished the role of stuntmen," Taylor said. "You don't get to see people do these crazy things anymore."<br><br>Some people are nostalgic for the effects of the past, like the surreal cyclone in The Wizard of Oz, the moving screens that created the illusion of driving a car, flying characters with visible suspension wires and scale models used in films like the original Star Wars trilogy.<br><br>"You got a feeling of the human hand behind everything," said animator John Canemaker, author of Walt Disney's Nine Old Men and the Art of Animation. "Some of the effects weren't perfected, but there was a charm about it. I miss that human touch." <br><br>Canemaker, director of the animation program at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, characterized the old effects as "clunky," but said they allowed viewers to catch a real glimpse of what went into making those movies. <br><br>But he sees a downside to the ways of the past, too.<br><br>"Audiences had to work harder to suspend disbelief," he said.<br><br>Others believe that aspect of bygone special effects was a good thing.<br><br>"If you look at older movies, people had to rely much more on their imagination," Taylor said. "(Modern) movies are reduced to spectacles. That encourages a certain laziness on the part of the audience."<br><br>Because they required more imagination, Taylor said, the effects of the past did a better job of drawing viewers into a fantasy land.<br><br>And even CGI fans acknowledge that some films today have an artificial quality.<br><br>"It does look fake � you know it's computerized, not real," said Chien Hwang, an advertising art director in New York.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xSpecial Effects in modern Movies``x1025732105,48591,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode I, II, III``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xToday Fox has published an article about the use and misuse of computer made Special Effects. Do they look fake or realistic?``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
TheForce.net has interviewed Del Rey editor Shelly Shaprio. Check it out.``xTheForce.net has interviewed Del Rey editor Shelly Shaprio. Here's an excerpt. Read it all at TheForce.net's <a href="http://www.theforce.net/jedicouncil/interview/shapiro.shtml" target="_blank">Jedi Council</a>.<br><blockquote>What is the process for choosing an author to write a Star Wars novel?<br>Generally, I propose authors I feel would work well, and Lucasfilm reads them and approves or disapproves. The basic rules of thumb are that the author must have a track record in publishing, and must be a Star Wars fan�at least enough that he or she is really going to be excited about working in the Star Wars universe. <br><br>On average, how long does it take to edit a novel?<br>That�s hard to answer, as each book is an individual case. Generally speaking, each Star Wars novel is read several times at different stages: for development, for approval, for line-editing. Any way you slice it, it�s time consuming. <br><br>Which book has been the most enjoyable to work on?<br>I can�t answer that. It�s like asking a parent to choose her favorite child! Each book has had its up sides and some have had some down sides. They�ve all been a challenge and, largely, fun to work on. <br><br>What has Del Rey / Lucasfilm got upcoming for fans?<br>Can�t say much about that. Of course we�ve got the NJO to finish, and the era of the �prequel� movies to explore. There�s lots of fodder for books now and in the future!</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xEditor Shelly Shaprio Interviewed``x1026298054,72251,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xTheForce.net has interviewed Del Rey editor Shelly Shaprio. Check it out.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
There is already a new patch for the highly popular game <i>Jedi Outcast</i>. Today Raven releases Patch 1.04. Stay close for details.``xThere is already a new patch for the highly popular game <i>Jedi Outcast</i>. Today Raven releases Patch 1.04. You can download it at LucasArts' <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/products/outcast/html/default.htm" target="_blank"><i>Jedi Outcast</i> website</a>. Here's the details:<br><blockquote>LucasArts will be releasing the 1.04 update for Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Thursday evening on their website at <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/products/outcast/html/default.htm.">http://www.lucasarts.com/products/outcast/html/default.htm.</a> Feel free to download and mirror it once it is available. <br>The update includes all of the fixes from 1.03, so if you don't have that update yet, this is the only one you'll need. A list of the changes in 1.03 can be found here: <a href="http://support.lucasarts.com/patches/jedioutcast.htm">http://support.lucasarts.com/patches/jedioutcast.htm</a> <br><br>The primary focus of 1.04 is multiplayer balance. <br><br>Some of the features/fixes include: <br><br>Multiplayer<br>----------- * Corrected issue which caused servers to crash in rare instances.<br><br>* Corrected issue causing damage not to ramp up and down properly when using the backstab move in light saber stance.<br><br>* Corrected bug allowing players to pivot while executing backstab moves in all stances. Players may no longer pivot when executing these moves.<br><br>* Fixed bug causing force pull to be unblockable by people with equal or greater pull rank.<br><br>* Adjusted ammo usage of the Imperial repeater alt-fire.<br><br>* Fixed bug allowing inventory items to be used in FFA saber challenges.<br><br>* Corrected an exploit which allowed players to fall from large heights at a slow rate.<br><br>* Corrected issue which caused pain sounds not to play properly when hit by opponents. Pain sounds should now be relative to the amount of damage taken. <br><br>New dedicated servers will also be released tomorrow. We'll send those out to all of the gaming file sites so you'll be able to get new servers set up immediately. <br><br>A few other notes on 1.04: <br><br>- Saved games are unaffected from 1.03<br><br>- Demos recorded using 1.03 are not compatible with 1.04<br><br>- Mod makers will have to update their mods to reflect new the IP protocol introduced in 1.04. This will be a minor adjustment to your existing mod stuffs. <br><br>- Once you upgrade to 1.04, only servers running version 1.04 will be visible in your in game browser. There may be a short period of time where there are few 1.04 servers to play on as server admins update to the new version.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xJedi Outcast Patch``x1026383363,66800,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xThere is already a new patch for the highly popular game <i>Jedi Outcast</i>. Today Raven releases Patch 1.04. Stay close for details.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
There seems to be a lot of consternation among you about whether Prowse or Christensen should play the role of Darth Vader in Episode III. Some of you think the original actor will do a great job, others really don't want to see a 66-year old behind the helmet.``xThere seems to be a lot of consternation among you about whether Prowse or Christensen should play the role of Darth Vader in Episode III. Some of you think the original actor will do a great job, others really don't want to see a 66-year old behind the helmet. Here are a few quotes:<br><br><i>No one wants to see or hear a 66 Year old man as Darth Vader. Hayden will do an excellent job and I think they should keep him. He is a handsome man and should be given a chance.</i><br><br><i>They should both be in the movie. Like Hayden be the person that is without the mask and David the person that is in the mask.</i><br><br><i>I believe that young actors are getting better in acting and should be recognized for their talent and not just be replaced by the person who played the same role in the original movies.</i><br><br>As you can see, the opinions differ. Anyway, David Prowse hopes he will get the part of the Sithlord; that's all the rumors we have about this subject.<br><br>Well anyway, let the galaxy hear your voice about this or any other matter that's bugging you; keep mailing.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xDavid Prowse or Hayden Christensen?``x1026384360,47960,GalaxyFarAwaycom``xFull Story: GFA Audience``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/sitenews.shtml``xThere seems to be a lot of consternation among you about whether Prowse or Christensen should play the role of Darth Vader in Episode III. Some of you think the original actor will do a great job, others really don't want to see a 66-year old behind the helmet.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Remember our post about the CG used in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>? Computer Graphics World has published part II of the feature.``xRemember our post about the CG used in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>? Computer Graphics World has published part II of the feature. You can read a small part here. The (quite long) article can be found <a href="http://cgw.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=Articles&Subsection=Display&ARTICLE_ID=148538" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>Ironically, although they have the title role, the CG characters no one talks about in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones are the clones. "In all the critical reviews of Episode II, I have never heard any criticism of the clones," says Jeff Light, motion capture supervisor at ILM. "That was also true of the droids in Episode I. No one mentions them." He's right. Some reviewers note that the clones are based on Jango Fett (Temuera Morrison), and that's about it. They often comment on such CG characters as Yoda, Jar Jar, or the Kaminoans, but when it comes to the clones, the reviewers are silent. <br><br>[...]<br><br>In one scene, for example, a clone trooper runs after Padm� (Natalie Portman) who has tumbled out of a vehicle and rolled down a hill during the clone war. He kneels down to ask if she's OK; the interaction continues as she gets up. There's no clue that the trooper helping her is digital. "We worked and worked to come up with every footstep, every reaction," says Light. "We did more takes of that performance than any [motion-captured] scene in the film." <br> <br>Light's crew started with rough blocking from an animatic created in Maya that showed what the clone was supposed to do; measurements from a camera match-move showed where Portman was on the bluescreen stage. Using those measurements, the crew put a volleyball on the mocap stage to represent Portman's head when she was lying down, and used a tripod with a marker so the performer would look in the correct direction when she stood up.</blockquote><center><img src="http://images.pennnet.com/articles/cgw/cap/cap_96926.jpg"></center>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xComputer Graphics World features Episode II``x1026589259,22417,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xRemember our post about the CG used in <i>Attack of the Clones</i>? Computer Graphics World has published part II of the feature.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Del Rey has confirmed that Walter Jon Williams is writing a new chapter in the NJO series. When completed, it will be available free on-line.``xDel Rey has confirmed that Walter Jon Williams is writing a new chapter in the NJO series (the eBook was mentioned in <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=0345459156" target="_blank">this</a> article). It will play in the same period as <i>Destiny's Way</i>. When completed, it will be available free on-line.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xFree <i>New Jedi Order</i> Novel``x1026818466,24937,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xDel Rey has confirmed that Walter Jon Williams is writing a new chapter in the NJO series. When completed, it will be available free on-line.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
LucasArts has recently published a lot of new screenshots of the upcoming game <i>The Clone Wars</i>.``xLucasArts has recently published a lot of new screenshots of the upcoming game <i>The Clone Wars</i>. Check the <a href="http://www.lucasarts.com/products/starwarstheclonewars" target="_blank">official page</a> at LucasArts.com to see the 24 screenshots. You can also take a look at the boxes of the PlayStation 2 and GameCube game.<br><center><img src="http://www.lucasarts.com/products/starwarstheclonewars/images/cw_gc_thumb.jpg"></center>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``x<i>The Clone Wars</i> Screenshots``x1027168481,73308,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xLucasArts has recently published a lot of new screenshots of the upcoming game <i>The Clone Wars</i>.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
The official site answered a question about why the really cool Droid Control Ship Raid was ultimately cut from <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Read Ben Burtt's reply.``xThe official site answered a question about why the really cool Droid Control Ship Raid was ultimately cut from <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Read Ben Burtt's (editor and sound designer) complete reply <a href="http://www.starwars.com/community/askjc/ben/askjc20020718.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>The attack on the Droid Control Ship was filmed and edited together, but never completed with final special effects. A Jedi attack force battled its way up the ship's ramp, through doorways, down halls, and into the bridge of the ship. The scene was filled with much swordplay and stunts. <br><br>The sequence was dropped from the cut because it added another story to be intercut with what already was becoming too complicated and time consuming for the climax of the movie. Including the sequence also meant time needed to set it up and resolve it while the arena battle and the Clone War land battle proceeded simultaneously.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xCut Scene: Droid Control Ship Raid``x1027168923,54257,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xThe official site answered a question about why the really cool Droid Control Ship Raid was ultimately cut from <i>Attack of the Clones</i>. Read Ben Burtt's reply.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Cinescape reports that the African American author Stephen Barnes will be writing a Star Wars novel.``xThe African American author Stephen Barnes has signed a three book deal with DelRey. Two of the books will be about pre-historic life in Africa, but the third one will be a Star Wars novel. This was reported in an interview with <a href="http://www.cinescape.com/0/editorial.asp?aff_id=0&this_cat=Books&action=page&obj_id=35547&type_id=270289&cat_id=270442&sub_id=0" target="_blank">Cinescape</a>. Here's an excerpt:<br><blockquote>The third book of Barnes three-book Del Rey deal will be a STAR WARS hardcover novel. It�s a boon to the STAR WARS novel franchise to have an author of such critical magnitude contributing. <br><br>�I have long admired the world that Lucas created, and I have some great ideas that I can�t wait to explore for this novel,� says Barnes. <br><br>Tight wraps are in place on all specific plot details.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xNovel by Stephen Barnes``x1027715801,51220,Books``xFull Story: Books``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Books/index.shtml``xCinescape reports that the African American author Stephen Barnes will be writing a Star Wars novel.``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/cgi-bin/Ultraboard/Ultraboard.cgi
Finally the official site has confirmed the release date of the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> DVD and VHS. The film will be in stores at November 12th, 2002. The DVD version comes with lots of extra material such as deleted scenes and documentaries. Check it out!``xFinally the official site has confirmed the release date of the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> DVD and VHS. The film will be in stores at November 12th, 2002. The DVD version comes with lots of extra material such as deleted scenes and documentaries. The DVD version both has a normal and a widescreen version this time. No less than eight deleted scenes and three documentaries (about designing Computer Graphics, creating scenes and using sound) have been added to the two discs.<br>You can find all info about the DVD and VHS <a href="http://www.starwars.com/episode-ii/news/2002/08/news20020801.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>Here's an excerpt of a <a href="http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/bpihw/20020801/en_bpihw/lucasfilm__fox_mount_vid_attack_for__episode_ii_" target="_blank">Yahoo/Hollywood Reporter</a> article about the release:<br><blockquote>Disc 1, which will offer Dolby 5.1 Surround EX, will include feature-length commentary from writer-director George Lucas, producer Rick McCallum, sound designer Ben Burtt, Industrial Light + Magic animation director Rob Coleman and ILM visual effects supervisors Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow. <br><br>The second disc is loaded with extras. As it did with the "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace" disc, ILM went back and finished the special effects in eight deleted scenes and included them on the DVD. Additional content includes three featurettes, a 12-part Web documentary series, theatrical trailers, 12 TV spots, the Fox TV "R2-D2: Beneath the Dome" mockumentary, a visual effects breakdown montage, an exclusive production photo gallery and the "Across the Stars" music video featuring John Williams. <br><br>"We had such great response from the 'The Beginning' documentary on the 'Episode I' DVD that we've included three documentaries on 'Episode II,' " Ward said. " 'From Puppets to Pixels' follows the entire process of Yoda from puppet to full CGI character as well as showing fans how digital stunt doubles were incorporated into the film. 'State of the Art: The Previsualization of Episode II' explores how entire scenes can be created from scratch. George thought of the idea of the droid factory sequence a year after principal photography wrapped, then enlisted ILM to bring the scene to life out of virtually nothing. The third documentary, 'Films Are Not Released; They Escape,' delves into the sound process for the making of the film."</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xDVD Release Date Confirmed!``x1028220322,43812,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xFinally the official site has confirmed the release date of the <i>Attack of the Clones</i> DVD and VHS. The film will be in stores at November 12th, 2002. The DVD version comes with lots of extra material such as deleted scenes and documentaries. Check it out!``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
If you've ordered such a wonderful replica lightsaber from MasterReplicas.com and you're wondering why the shipping takes so long, here's your answer.``xIf you've ordered such a wonderful replica lightsaber from <a href="http://www.masterreplicas.com" target="_blank">MasterReplicas.com</a> and you're wondering why the shipping takes so long, here's your answer.<br><blockquote>WALNUT CREEK, Calif., August 23, 2002 - Master Replicas LLC announces the addition of Carol Morgan, Director of Customer Care to the company�s corporate management staff. Since joining Master Replicas, Morgan has taken the lead on improving the burgeoning company�s customer service operations. One of her first priorities is to improve communications with customers who have experienced delays in the delivery of their orders. <br><br>�The initial plan was to ship all orders within 4-6 weeks of the replica�s release date,� said Morgan. �Due to higher than expected demand, as well as unexpected manufacturing delays, we were unable to meet that commitment.� she explained. <br><br>Currently, Master Replicas has shipped all of the Han Solo Blasters and Luke Skywalker Lightsabers to customers who ordered on the Master Replicas web site, by phone, or at Celebration II. They have shipped 95% of the Yoda Lightsabers and anticipate completing shipment of the Yoda before the end of August. <br><br>The company will begin shipping the Obi-Wan Kenobi Lightsaber and the Anakin Skywalker Force FX Lightsaber in September 2002. Customers who have already ordered one of these collectibles should receive their order no later than the end of October.</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xMaster Replica's Delays Explained``x1030220294,35373,Collecting``xFull Story: Collecting``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xIf you've ordered such a wonderful replica lightsaber from MasterReplicas.com and you're wondering why the shipping takes so long, here's your answer.``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
GalaxyFarAway.com wishes Kenny Baker (R2-D2) a happy 68th and Ray Park (Darth Maul) a happy 27th birthday.``x``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xHappy Birthday to R2-D2 and Darth Maul``x1030220647,57158,Miscellaneous``x``x``xGalaxyFarAway.com wishes Kenny Baker (R2-D2) a happy 68th and Ray Park (Darth Maul) a happy 27th birthday.``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
LucasArts has begun the development of a new Sam & Max game.``xLucasArts has begun the development of a new Sam & Max game. In the past, the talking dog and nervous rabbit were the stars in many humorous games from LucasArts. Here's the press release:<br><blockquote>Sam & Max, interactive entertainment's most beloved canine and rabbit combo, hit the road again first quarter 2004 in a long awaited adventure comedy sequel for Windows PC from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC. The follow up to the critically acclaimed 1993 adventure classic Sam & Max Hit the Road� will dispatch the Freelance Police into a wild world of screwy and vaguely quixotic missions. Each one will be jam packed with nerve-jangling action, brain-busting puzzles, and the kind of easygoing banter one might expect from a talking dog and a naked, hyperkinetic bunny. <br><br>Sam & Max are based upon the "Sam & Max Freelance Police" comic book series created by Steve Purcell. LucasArts' Michael Stemmle, co-director of the award-winning original game, will direct the sequel. <br><br>"Sam & Max Hit the Road is a classic and as close to being a signature game as any LucasArts has ever done," says Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. "The Sam & Max sequel, much like the recently announced Full Throttle� II, perfectly complements LucasArts' renowned adventure game legacy and lends further support to the company's commitment to investing in and developing more of our original properties."</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xNew Sam & Max Game``x1030732910,9858,Games``xFull Story: Games``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Games/index.shtml``xLucasArts has begun the development of a new Sam & Max game.``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
LucasFilm has revealed that <i>Attack of the Clones</i> will be available on the IMAX screen on November 1st. And no, it's <i>not</i> just the same film on an IMAX screen.``xLucasFilm has revealed that <i>Attack of the Clones</i> will be available on the IMAX screen on November 1st. And no, it's <i>not</i> just the same film on an IMAX screen. You can read all about it <a href="http://www.starwars.com/episode-ii/news/2002/09/news20020909.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><blockquote>This is not just the projection of the standard theatrical print on an IMAX screen -- the movie will undergo the revolutionary IMAX DMR (Digital Re-mastering) process, which enhances the quality of the image and soundtrack to the huge IMAX 15/70 format. This marks the first time IMAX DMR has been used to re-master a film that was digitally captured and created. <br><br>"Star Wars: Episode II The IMAX Experience will provide an entirely new way to experience the Star Wars universe," says Jim Ward, Vice President of Marketing for Lucasfilm. "For the first time, fans of Star Wars will be able to see all their favorite characters, environments, vehicles and droids in a setting that is up to eight stories high and over a hundred feet wide."</blockquote>``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xEpisode II on IMAX``x1031659494,43156,Prequels``xFull Story: Episode II``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Prequels/index.shtml``xLucasFilm has revealed that <i>Attack of the Clones</i> will be available on the IMAX screen on November 1st. And no, it's <i>not</i> just the same film on an IMAX screen.``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
On the Forbes Wealthiest Americans List of 2002 George Lucas takes the fifty-fifth place.``xOn the Forbes Wealthiest Americans List of 2002 George Lucas takes the fifty-fifth place. The producer is worth $3.000 million, and he earned an estimated $200 million from <i>Attack of the Clones</i> only. You can find more information about Lucas <a href="http://www.forbes.com/richlist2002/LIRPNOV.html?passListId=54&passYear=2002&passListType=Person&uniqueId=PNOV&datatype=Person" target="_blank">here</a>. The complete Wealthiest Americans List can be found <a href="http://www.forbes.com/lists/results.jhtml?passListId=54&passYear=2002&passListType=Person&searchParameter1=&searchParameter2=&resultsHowMany=25&resultsSortProperties=%2Bnumberfield1%2C%2Bstringfield1&resultsSortCategoryName=rank&fromColumnClick=true&bktDisplayField=&bktDisplayFieldLength=&category1=&category2=&passKeyword=&resultsStart=26" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xGeorge Lucas places no. 55 on Richest List``x1032024213,36802,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xOn the Forbes Wealthiest Americans List of 2002 George Lucas takes the fifty-fifth place.``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
The strangest Star Wars collectible until now has just been released; a truck of the Skywalker Ranch Fire Department.``xThe strangest Star Wars collectible until now has just been released; a truck of the Skywalker Ranch Fire Department. The trucks are the first collectibles from Skywalker Ranch. They are priced at $209,96 and come with a unique Skywalker Ranch Fire Dept. patch. You can find more information on the <a href="http://www.starwars.com/collecting/news/2002/09/news20020919.html" target="_blank">official site</a> and you can immediately preorder the product at <a href="http://www.code3.net/fire/skywalker.asp?ad=starwarscom" target="_blank">Code 3</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xSkywalker Ranch Fire Truck``x1032718182,86253,Collecting``xFull Story: Collecting``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Collecting/index.shtml``xThe strangest Star Wars collectible until now has just been released; a truck of the Skywalker Ranch Fire Department.``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
At the 7th Annual National Arts Award last Monday Natalie Portman won the Young Artists Award. Check out all the pictures that were taken.``x<img src="http://www.theforce.net/holonet/newspics/tn_natalie_naa-20021007-02.jpg" align="right">At the 7th Annual National Arts Award last Monday Natalie Portman won the Young Artists Award. Many pictures were taken by the crew of NataliePortman.com. You can see them all <a href="http://www.natalieportman.com/npcom.php?page_number=701" target="_blank">here</a>.``xTheVader``xthevader@garegozers.net``xNatalie Portman receives Young Artists Award``x1034283774,54807,Miscellaneous``xFull Story: Miscellaneous``xhttp://www.galaxyfaraway.com/Trilogy/index.shtml``xAt the 7th Annual National Arts Award last Monday Natalie Portman won the Young Artists Award. Check out all the pictures that were taken.``xjavascript:alert('Sorry, the Forum is currently down.')
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