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Archived News
March 2005
Week 2


Friday March 11, 2005
EPIII: PG-13 Rating Possible

As fans of the Star Wars saga wait impatiently for the release of the final installment due out this May 19, younger fans may be in for a surprise with the possible PG-13 rating that might be applied to the movie.

Director George Lucas told ITV news that Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith will probably be the first installment to receive a PG-13 rating because the movie will be darker and will feature several violent scenes. The previous 5 Star Wars films were rated PG. A PG-13 rating warns parents that some material in the film may be inappropriate for children under the age of 13.

Personally, nothing could please me more than to see Episode III boast a PG-13 rating. Thanks to Halifax Live for this news.


Posted by: Rebel Racer

Friday March 11, 2005
Revenge of the Sith Trailer Reactions

Well, the trailer has been out now for nearly 24 hours officially and I have been trying to gather people’s initial reaction to the full-length trailer. I can say that everyone I have talked to both in person and on the Internet has agreed that the trailer was a resounding success!

Some people have even said that the Episode III trailer is already better in their mind than all of The Phantom Menace. This trailer has all of the fans and non-fans alike that have been skeptical or even disappointed by the Prequel Trilogy saying that Star Wars is finally back and it seems to be back in a big way.

There is a lot of buzz about Revenge of the Sith forming along with mounting anticipation. I am sure the hype will only grow from here and we only have 68 days more to wait! I hope that the wait will prove to be worth it for all of those who have felt like Star Wars hasn’t really been back yet. I am sure that this film is going to rock! And how can it not… We get to see Darth Vader again!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Thursday March 10, 2005
Star Wars Galaxies: Episode III Rage of the Wookiees

Be the first to experience Episode III related content in Star Wars Galaxies! For those who own Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, they can download and play the Star Wars Galaxies: Episode III Rage of the Wookiees expansion on May 5, 2005 for a two week preview of Kashyyyk, the home planet of the Wookiees appearing in the highly anticipated Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. Pre-Orders begin early April 2005.
  • Explore Kashyyyk - the home planet of the Wookiees is being added as an entirely new adventure planet and space zone
  • Adventure through over 100 story-driven quests - Join the Wookiees in their fight for freedom against their Imperial-supported Trandoshan slavers or support the Empire in their mission of quelling the spread of the Rebellion!
  • Visit and discover several points of interest and adventure zones including the Wookiee-run tree cities, Trandoshan-controlled slave camps and the safari lands of the affluent Rodians
  • Pilot new starcraft inspired by Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith including Anakin’s Jedi Starfighter model
  • Enhance your character with radical new cybernetic parts that add special abilities and improve your performance in combat
  • Embark on daring new space mining missions to recover precious raw materials for sale to ground-based crafters. Surviving slews of pirates will provide unprecedented economic opportunities
  • And experience the all new combat system featuring new weapons, new armor, new effects and an all new user-interface to make combat even more engaging and fun!
Pre-Order Star Wars Galaxies: Episode III Rage of the Wookies for $24.95 in early April 2005 – don’t miss this exciting new chapter in the only online Star Wars experience – where the adventure continues this spring!

Posted by: Jedi Power

Tuesday March 08, 2005
Dark Forces Redux

Dustin Patar, leader of the Half-Life 2 mod, Dark Forces Redux, has posted some information on their upcoming mod. Here's what they had to say:
"A re·dux (rē-dŭks') "Brought back; returned. Used postpositively."

"Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army--one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire, then battle every man and machine the Imperial Forces can muster. Search a vast galaxy for clues, attack enemy bases - all in a desperate attempt to stop the activation of this fearsome new weapon."

Ten years ago, one man took on the Empire and saved the Alliance. The original "Dark Forces" by LucasArts was released in 1995 and for that time, was groundbreaking. It was this game that originally introduced us to characters such as Kyle Katarn, and Jan Ors who can now be found in titles such as "Jedi Outcast". Using todays technology, methods, and expertise, this total modification for the "source" engine is aimed at completely overhauling every aspect of the game. We will be essentially telling the same tale in all new ways. For those who remember the original, there will be a chance to immerse yourself in a completly new, yet familiar environment and those who never played, there will be a chance to relive a classic tale, with todays standards and technology. Not only do we know you will be watching, but Justin Chin will be watching to see what new things we can bring to the dark forces world, as well. DFR (Dark Forces Redux) will be both multiplayer and singleplayer, and will add on many things to the original story. Vehicles, new weapons, and more enemies amongst many other "additions."

From the deepest canyon on Danuta to the tallest building in the Imperial City on Coruscant, terror and darkness lurks behind every corner. Will you be able to once again save the Alliance? Or will the armies of darkness prevail, destroying everything you have come to know?"

This Dark Forces mod is looking great! Check out some of their renders below and visit their site here.


Posted by: Rebel Racer

Tuesday March 08, 2005
Empire at War: Questions and Answers

Empire at War fansite Petroden recently interviewed Mike Legg, the man in charge of EaW:
Lion (Petroden): I know your not at liberty to discuss in detail the current game you are working on, Star Wars: Empire at War. At the very least, can you tell us what stage of development the game is currently in, and can we expect any new info to filter out to the public before the E3 Expo Show in May?

Mike Legg: Star Wars: Empire at War is coming along really well and we are delighted with the progress. At this point, all of the major technical features are fully functional. For the next 4 months, we will be focused on getting everything wrapped up to be as feature and content complete as we can - including as much play balancing as possible. The final 3 months will be spent on final play-testing, bug fixing and polish, so that the game can ship worldwide this fall. As for E3, I would expect that LucasArts will release more information around the time of the show in May. We shall see what unfolds...

The game will be here before we know it! Click here to read the full interview.


Posted by: Rebel Racer

Tuesday March 08, 2005
Fan Fiction-Jedi Academy-The Search

Today we have added a fan fiction story from Parky to the Fan Fiction section. Here are the facts:

Title: Jedi Academy-The Search
Author:
Parky E-mail: jamesrowntree@btinternet.com
Category:
Action
Timeline:
Expanded Universe, seven Years after the LucasArts PC game Jedi Academy
Rating:
PG
Summary:
Kyle Katarn and his new apprentice Sive Naban set out to find the corrupted Jedi, Jaden Korr. Aided by Luke Skywalker, the galaxy hangs in the balance.
Status: There will be quite a few more parts to this saga!!
Disclaimer: I am not making any money from this story, and none of these characters belong to me, or are my idea. Enjoy the fiction!


Posted by: Jedi Power

Monday March 07, 2005
Episode III Pictures Update

I have updated the Episode III pictures section and we now offer three pages of images for you spoiling pleasure! Don't be confused when you see that the section is closed. Lucasfilm has warned me to cease and desist all images. You just may have to look a little deeper to find "the images you seek." Enjoy!

Posted by: Jedi Power

Sunday March 06, 2005
Prime of the Jedi Website Online

Over the years, Star Wars fan films have created a certain tradition, a way of telling a space adventure with particular well-known and well-loved elements. Each fan film takes a different approach.

From the director of the hit comedy, George Lucas: Legend of the Force, comes this new stunning movie Prime of the Jedi , a new Star Wars saga that takes place many years after the Jedi Academy trilogy. Feel free to visit the website as the New Caledonian team takes you to alien locations, behind the scenes photography and spectacular stunts.

Click here to visit the brand new (and very cool) website.


Posted by: Rebel Racer

Sunday March 06, 2005
Homing Beacon #130

The latest edition of the Homing Beacon has arrived and in this issue we get to talk about the new ROTS trailer! For news junkies, this post won't be much more than a revisit of jadegirl's March 1 post.The full length trailer for Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith is on its way, with a world premiere during an new episode of "The O.C" on FOX, Thursday, March 10th.

Seth Cohen, the resident Star Wars fan on "The O.C.", would be proud. The new episode airs at 8 pm ET/PT on FOX. During the broadcast, you'll be able to see the full trailer which features over two minutes of new Star Wars footage.

Those wanting to see the online debut of the Episode III trailer need to log in to starwars.com Hyperspace. Members of Hyperspace: The Official Star Wars Fan Club can begin watching the trailer after the television broadcast, at approximately 9pm PT. If you're not yet subscribed, click here.

For those who want to see the trailer on the big screen, it will be released in theaters on March 11, along with Robots, the new animated feature film from Twentieth Century Fox.

The trailer will next appear online for all users of starwars.com on Monday, March 14, with a large screen version available only to Hyperspace subscribers arriving shortly after that date.


Posted by: Rebel Racer