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Drama and Intrigue Reaches a Fever Pitch on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 5 Finale

Sunday, February 10, 2013 Aljon No comments

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” is wrapping up season 5 with an epic four-part finale that will no doubt be some of the best – if not THE BEST Clone Wars episodes ever released.

Yahoo! TV has an exclusive trailer that Star Wars fans have been eating up. Even if you haven’t seen every episode of this amazing series I believe EVERY FAN can join in from this point and get hooked. For those of us like me who has seen the show blossom over the past five seasons there looks to be a lot of things going on with our main characters that point to where the rest of the show’s direction for the next few season leading up the “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.”

Star Wars Weekends 2013 Dates Announced

Thursday, December 27, 2012 Chip 2 Comments

Set your hyperdrive for the Disney’s Hollywood Studios sector for May and early June, for the 2013 edition of Star Wars Weekends. This year’s Force-filled fun will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 17 – June 9, 2013.

While details are still being planned, we’re excited to announce that James Arnold Taylor and Ashley Eckstein are returning as celebrity hosts for the annual special event. James, the voice behind many of the most famous animated characters in film, television and commercials, is known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Obi-Wan Kenobi on the Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series. Ashley, who started her show business career as a parade dancer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is the voice of Anakin’s ambitious Padawan, Ahsoka Tano, on Star Wars: The Clone Wars.

James is the Official Celebrity Host of Star Wars Weekends 2013, and Ashley is Celebrity Host of “Behind the Force,” a live show that takes fans behind-the-scenes in the Star Wars universe.

Be sure to program your scanning droids to check here for the latest updates from the Galactic Senate about Star Wars Weekends 2013.

Last Minute Star Wars Gift Guide – Top 5 Coffee Table Guides and Resource Books

Thursday, December 20, 2012 Aljon No comments

Author Jason Fry with Aljon Go at Star Wars Celebration VI

Christmas is rapidly approaching and with life moving as fast as it does you may not have been able to nail down that perfect gift for that Star Wars geek in your life. If that’s the case take note of my TOP 10 Jedi Mouseketeer recommended books – specifically coffee table guides. I don’t know of a single Star Wars fan, of any age, that wouldn’t love to have these books in their collection. Having said that, you may want to do some recon to make sure you don’t purchase a book they already have. So go ahead and take shotgun as I plot a course through this TOP 5 list – in no particular order! Punch it!

#5 Star Wars: The Old Republic: Encyclopedia - Since its release in 2011, the massively multiplayer online role playing game Star Wars: The Old Republic has captivated thousands of gamers and Star Wars fans alike. Now comes the ultimate in-depth guide to the turbulent and fascinating world featured in the game — The Old Republic. Created in full collaboration with LucasArts, this in-depth companion covers the spectrum of characters, weapons, vehicles, events, and planets of Star Wars: The Old Republic. More than just an encyclopedia, it is the ultimate guided tour of the dangerous and mysterious universe found in a galaxy far, far away.

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Strange Allies” Has Padiwans Investigating a Mystery

Saturday, October 20, 2012 Aljon No comments

STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS—STRANGE ALLIES

Check out the latest “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” comic from Dark Horse featuring one of my favorite Star Wars writers Ryder Windham!

With so many Jedi Generals occupied with the Clone Wars, assignments that would usually go to Knights or Masters are falling to Jedi in training–in this case, masterless Padawan Nuru Kungurama. Accompanied by his squad of clone troopers and a hulking swoop biker named Gizz, Nuru’s job begins as a routine protection detail but soon evolves to include a mystery massacre, the hijacking of a space freighter, and the kidnapping of a group of orphaned younglings!

Ryder Windham’s Breakout Squad from the prose series The Clone Wars: Secret Missions comes to comics!

Preview and download a digital copy HERE.

CREATORS

Writer: Ryder Windham
Artist: Ben Dewey
Colorist: Mae Hao
Letterer: Michael Heisler
Cover Artist: Stephane Roux

Stream the First Episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 5 Free (chipandco.com)
Dark Horse Comics: “Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Strange Allies” – Jedi In Training Investigates Mystery (jedimouseketeer.com)

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Strange Allies Has Padiwans Investigating a Mystery

2012 Star Wars Weekends Schedule at Walt Disney World Resort

Monday, April 9, 2012 Chip 3 Comments

Here’s the scheduled celebrity lineup for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (subject to change):

Weekend I (May 18 – 20)

Ray Park – (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Jerome Blake (Rune Haako/Mas Amedda – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Dee Bradley Baker (voice of Clone Captain Rex and Clone Commander Cody – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend II (May 25- 27)

Andy Secombe (Watto – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Ray Park (Darth Maul – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Tom Kane (voice of Yoda – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

Weekend III (June 1 -3)

Jake Lloyd (Anakin Skywalker – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Silas Carson (Nute Gunray/Ki-Adi-Mundi – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
(Star Wars: The Clone Wars voice talent – currently TBD)

Weekend IV (June 8- 10)

Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace)
Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi)
Daniel Logan (Boba Fett – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones)
Nika Futterman (voice of Asajj Ventress – Star Wars: The Clone Wars)

While most daily events are still being scheduled, we have received a few additional news of note and tips for Star Wars Weekends 2012 (all activities & entertainment subject to change):

“Hyperspace Hoopla”: This high-energy, one-of-a-kind show is a chance to see some of the famed Star Wars characters performing like never before. It will take place on a stage in front of the Sorcerer Mickey hat on Hollywood Blvd., and is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. each event evening.
Autograph Opportunities: As always, there is no additional charge for the celebrity autograph sessions at Star Wars Weekends. The autograph lines will once again be handled via a FASTPASS-type system. The meet-and-greet session/autograph opportunities are extremely limited, so guests need to arrive early to receive a FASTPASS. Please refer to this link, which will take you to the official Star Wars Weekends event page on DisneyWorld.com. There, you’ll find more detailed information under “Celebrity Autographs.”
Star-Studded Event: Keep in mind, autograph opportunities are not the only place to see the celebrities. Star Wars stars take part in fun throughout the day in Star Wars-themed talk shows, behind-the-scenes presentations, the gala “Legends of the Force” parade and more.

That’s the latest for now. Keep checking back as we confirm more scheduled activities for Star Wars Weekends 2012. Do you have any special memories of past Star Wars Weekends or of any of the celebrities that will attend this year? If so, please share in the comments.