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Archived News-July 2008


Week 5

Thursday July 31, 2008
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is a Star Wars LEGO commercial features the AT-AP and the Hailfire Droid. You can find this video clip in the TV Commercials section. Special thanks to Calvin for for capturing and sharing the commercial! If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday July 31, 2008
Walk Now for Autism Charity Raffle

Krash has informed us of the Walk Now for Autism Charity Raffle. Please support this great event!

Last fall, members from Rebel Legion, 501st, and Ohio Star Wars Collector's Club joined together to form a team in the inaugural "Walk Now for Autism" event, in support of our friend Scott Wadsworth and his autistic son Donovan.

The team is called "Donovan's Jedi" because autism is a complex brain disorder that impairs social interaction, and Donovan's mom found it ironic that JEDI use their "jedi mind tricks" to help others. Basically, the idea behind this team is simple: whatever kind Star Wars fan you are, we're ALL jedi... Donovan's Jedi!

This year, there are TWO "Donovan's Jedi" teams participating in "Walk Now For Autism" events here in Ohio (Cleveland and Columbus) later this fall. To help support two teams of Sky-walkers, we came up with the idea of hosting a raffle featuring items donated by some of the Star Wars celebrities (including Gerald Home) we've met over the years. Most of these items are going to be raffled off at local CLONE WARS events, but we managed to score one donation that's sooo cool... we just had to make this available to EVERYONE!

The winner of the online raffle will receive: a custom-framed 27” X 40" CLONE WARS theatrical movie poster signed (with personalized artwork) by director Dave Filoni.

Click here for more information about how to enter the Walk Now for Autism/CLONE WARS online raffle

Tickets for the CLONE WARS/Dave Filoni poster raffle are:
1 ticket = $5 US
3 tickets = $10 US

There is NO limit on the number of raffle tickets an individual can purchase, and at this price it's worth it to buy multiple tickets. All online raffle submissions will be matched with a physical raffle tickets and entered into a drawing to be held later this fall.

All proceeds from this raffle-style fundraiser will be donated to Autism Speaks on behalf of all three groups participating in "Donovan's Jedi"

Obviously, something like this would be a major addition to any Star Wars fan’s collection; but mostly this is an opportunity to help the millions of children (1 in 150) with this complex brain disorder.


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday July 30, 2008
SWORA Accepts Galactic Voyage

Today I have the great honor and privilege of having Galactic Voyage being accepted as the Country Representative for the United States in the Star Wars Outer Rim Alliance (SWORA). I would like to thank all the great people on the council at SWORA for accepting our application to this fantastic new organization. Simply put, SWORA is a fan network, the purpose of which is to bring fans from different countries together and to enable them to share experiences, knowledge and information about their local Star Wars activities. Be sure to come visit us!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Second Trailer from Star Wars: Jedi Knight II-Jedi Outcast that was released March 26, 2002. You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Star Wars: The Clone Wars Graces The Cover Of TV Guide

TV Guide's Special Double Issue Includes Four Collectible Covers and Bonus Multi-Media CD-ROM Presented Exclusively by Toys "R" Us

On August 15, Star Wars returns to theaters as it's never been seen before, in the first-ever animated adventure set in a galaxy far, far away: Star Wars: The Clone Wars from Lucasfilm Animation. TV Guide magazine is celebrating the excitement with four collectible covers and a multi-media CD-ROM which is presented exclusively by Toys "R" Us.

The disc will be affixed to four collectible covers of the August 11 special double issue on newsstands Thursday, August 7. The covers will feature favorite Star Wars characters as well as new additions to the galaxy: Anakin Skywalker and his Padawan learner Ashoka Tano, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Asajj Ventress, Yoda and Count Dooku, and R2-D2 and C-3PO.



The special edition of TV Guide commemorates not only the first Star Wars animated theatrical release, but also the fall premiere of the weekly Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series on Cartoon Network.

The special CD-ROM created by TV Guide and Lucasfilm Ltd. features never-before-seen material, including:

*Sneak peeks at Star Wars: The Clone Wars
*Behind-the-scenes video of the making of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
*On-camera commentary with executive producer George Lucas and Dave Filoni, director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars
*Photo gallery of characters featured in Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Extras on the disc include links to video games and a behind-the-scenes tour of Lucasfilm Animation's production studio in Marin County, Calif. Readers will also be able to link directly from the CD-ROM to www.Toysrus.com for exclusive Star Wars: The Clone Wars merchandise, including the Star Wars 3.75-inch B-wing fighter from Hasbro.

"We are excited to participate in the debut of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and to partner with Toys "R" Us to provide a completely engaging experience for our readers," said Pete Haeffner, Publisher of TV Guide. "The Clone Wars is a visually stunning addition to the movies and also introduces an incredible new TV series this fall. It's been a fantastic collaboration."

"For more than three decades, Toys "R" Us has been the ultimate destination for kids and collectors interested in bringing home the magic of their favorite Star Wars films," said Greg Ahearn, Senior Vice President, Marketing and e-commerce, Toys "R" Us, U.S. "Sponsoring TV Guide's enhanced CD-ROM reinforces Toys "R" Us as the ultimate Star Wars retail experience to 20 million consumers, and offers fans new reasons to discover toys based on this all-new Star Wars adventure."

Source: www.starwars.com

Posted by: Sagatron

Tuesday July 29, 2008
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Forces of Corruption-Arsenal Trailer from the Star Wars video game expansion Empire at War-Forces of Corruption that was released on October 24, 2006. You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday July 29, 2008
Guy Lagacé's Probeshots

Today I have updated Guy Lagacé's ProbeShots with another of his scenes. This is the eleventh image for this section. This was Guy's vision of Obi-Wan coming to Kamino for Attack of the Clones. This is a beautifully done scene and remember, that these scenes were created before we had details of things to come. Be sure to also see other great artists in the Featured Artists section. Enjoy!

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Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday July 28, 2008
Daily Video Clip

Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars video games! The latest scene we have provided is the Lego Star Wars-Episode I-Chapter 4 from Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga that was released November 6, 2007. Special thanks to TechOfficerTodd for capturing and sharing the cutscene! You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday July 28, 2008
Tim Rose Interview

Mark, our good friend and affiliate from Lightsabre has informed us of his latest installment of interviews. The latest star interview with Tim Rose who played Admiral Ackbar in Return of the Jedi. Be sure to go check it out!

Next week they will chat with Trevor Lloyd of The Rebel Legion. So stay tuned!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday July 28, 2008
More News From Undercity Portugal

Joao Gonçalves from Undercity Portugal sent in the latest news updates.

We would like to present to you our report on Toys'R'Us Midnight Madness where Undercity and 501st Legion: Lusitanian Outpost participated in the launch of "The Clone Wars" collection. The launch in Portugal happened at 19:00 (GMT Time) so we were among the first throughout the world to get our hands on the new stuff!

We would also like to tell you that Portugal has also been the first in the world to receive the new Wizard's Miniatures "Knights of the Old Republic" Series. We remind you they're to be launched only in August 19th.

Our exclusive San Diego Comic Con 2008 continues with more exclusive pictures in partnership with "The Vader Effect" blog and Piziitoys.


Posted by: Jedi Power