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Star Wars Launches “This Is Madness” Tournament

March 20, 2013 by Aljon Leave a Comment

Fans of The Force need not feel left out of the March Madness… er Madness. StarWars.com has just launched the ”This Is Madness” tournament to decide the galaxy’s most popular Star Wars character. Cast your votes and daily for new matchups and results, and be sure to visit the site on Tuesday, April 9, to see who wins!

Vote for your favorite NOW! http://starwars.com/this-is-madness/index.html

The participants have been cast very interestingly. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top this time out. Who do you expect to win the tourney? Let us know!

See the Epic Conclusion of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Free (jedimouseketeer.com)

Star Wars Launches This Is Madness Tournament

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A Villain and Hero Highlight Star Wars Weekends 2013

March 16, 2013 by Sunshine 4 Comments

One of Mickey Mouse’s favorite things about Star Wars Weekends is that he gets to dress in his Jedi best and join the galactic fun. Each year, Mickey seems to take on a different role in the official “Star Wars” Weekends logo. This year, his imagination takes him to the Forest Moon of Endor, where he is seen zipping away from scout troopers with Chip and Dale. Mickey’s wild speeder bike ride on this year’s artwork has historical significance, as 2013 marks the 30th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi” — the film that featured the Battle of Endor.

In addition to unveiling the logo for this year’s event, we’re excited to announce a pair of celebrity appearances for “Star Wars” Weekends 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort, with two legends from the saga doubling the fun in two consecutive weekends.

Action star Ray Park, who portrayed the Sith warrior Darth Maul on the silver screen, will be one of the celebrity guests in Weekends I and II. Actor Warwick Davis, known to “Star Wars” fans as everyone’s favorite Ewok, Wicket W. Warrick, will be one of the guests during Weekends II and III.

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Filed Under: Attractions, Characters, Do and See, News, Parks & Resorts, Star Wars Weekends Tagged With: Disney Hollywood Studios, mickey mouse, Ray Park, Star Wars, Star Wars Weekends, Walt Disney World, Walt Disney World Resort, Warwick Davis

Is This the End for Star Wars: The Clone Wars Animated Series?

March 12, 2013 by Aljon Leave a Comment

The cast of Star Wars: The Clone Wars

There has been a lot of internet buzz regarding the future of ”Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated series since Cartoon Network aired the season finale last week. Rumors of the show’s cancellation ran wild while others speculated an announcement from Disney about the move to one of its channels. Today we know that Lucasfilm animation is “moving in another direction.” While not specific, it does sound as if there are no immediate plans to have season six on broadcast television.

We do know that various voice actors as we as supervising director Dave Filoni have gone on record working on season six and beyond. In the video clip below Filoni says, “Even though we are winding things down on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, it’s not over yet. In fact the best is yet to come!” This is good news.

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Filed Under: Celebrity, Disney & Co, Disney Channel/XD, Movies, News, Star Wars, Star Wars Weekends, Stuff, TV, Video Tagged With: Cartoon Network, Lucasfilm, Star Wars, Star Wars Detours, Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Return of the Princess – Carrie Fisher on Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode VII

March 8, 2013 by Aljon Leave a Comment

Star Wars news seems to be breaking on a daily basis which is a great thing! Original trilogy actors have been doing a lot of press answering questions regarding their possible involvement in Star Wars Episode VII. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Billy Dee Williams have mentioned wanting to return to a galaxy far, far away. Now we can add Carrie Fisher to the “Ep. 7″ buzz. Here’s an excerpt from a recent Palm Beach Illustrated interview with the galactic princess.

Q: “Disney is going to continue the ‘Star Wars’ saga, producing movies set to hit theaters starting in 2015. Can you confirm whether you’ll reprise the role of Princess Leia?”
A: “Yes.”
Q: “What do you think Princess Leia is like today?”
A: “Elderly. She’s in an intergalactic old folks’ home [laughs]. I just think she would be just like she was before, only slower and less inclined to be up for the big battle.”

As soon as the story broke Fisher’s representative fired off saying “nothing has been confirmed” and she was just “joking.” Notice my use of quotations. I think Lucasfilm/Disney is doing a great thing by letting these things leak as it builds anticipation for a 2015 release. I suspect that we will be hearing from Billy Dee Williams and Mark Hamill over the next few months to stoke the flames.

Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode VII – Not So Fast (jedimouseketeer.com)

Return of the Princess Carrie Fisher on Princess Leia in Star Wars Episode VII

Filed Under: Celebrity, Disney & Co, Movies, Movies, News, Star Wars, Stuff Tagged With: Billy Dee Williams, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, Lucasfilm, Mark Hamill, Princess Leia, Star Wars, The Walt Disney Company

Star Wars Comics and Phenomenal Franchises on Deck for Dark Horse at Emerald City Comiccon 2013

February 27, 2013 by Aljon Leave a Comment

Dark Horse Comics is headed to the Pacific Northwest’s foremost and fastest growing pop culture convention – Emerald City Comicon, March 1-3.

Join the Dark Horse crew for signings at booth #1102! Free comics and/or prints with each signing while supplies last. Please note that lines may be capped or tickets issued as needed; ask early about your favorite signings!

Comics, books, and collectibles will be available for purchase from Dark Horse or your favorite retailer.

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