The following is a preview for “The Citadel”, episode 3.18 of The Clone Wars, from Cartoon Network.

Link To Preview

On an all new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Jedi encased in carbonite? Battle droids working for the Republic? And, did he say Captain Tarkin? This jailbreak is going to be rough! Don’t miss part one of a special 3-part Star Wars: The Clone Wars special event!

For those that are unable to see the preview from Cartoon Network, here it is on YouTube.

Star Wars Books has announced a new re-issue for 2012: The Phantom Menace novelization and Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter in paperback.

NEWS: Del Rey and LucasBooks will re-issue paperbacks of DARTH MAUL: SHADOW HUNTER and THE PHANTOM MENACE movie novelization in Spring 2012. The re-issues are in anticipation of the announced 3D theatrical release of EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE sometime in 2012. Each book will feature its own new original short story.

When asked if the short story Darth Maul: Saboteur, which is included with the current paperbacks, will stay, they replied:

I believe so yes. This is about adding content, not subtracting it.

The Phantom Menace novelization was originally released in April 1999, and Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter was released in January 2001. Click here to read our review of Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter.

SOURCE: Star Wars Books

SPOILERS!

Maya Kaathryn Bohnhoff has once again given fans a glimpse into the upcoming novel Star Wars: Shadow Games, via her blog. Now, this blog post is originally from 2010, however, it is our belief that she has revised it and inserted a key location in Shadow Games: Bannistar Station.

Michael and I determined to set Shadow Games in a variety of locales but, as things transpired, a little-used location will be the scene of the penultimate confrontation and an epic (I hope) battle … which—at the time of my expert-stumping queries—I was in the process of writing.

Anyway, there I was, sailing toward this BIG MOMENT when I realized that I knew very little about this Mystery Locale—a hole in the wall called Bannistar Station. I had chosen it because of where it lay along the path of our holostar’s tour, then became fascinated by it, then determined that it fit the bill with regard to more than location.

Bottom line: not much is known about Bannistar Station. Which put me in a position that is both exhilarating and a bit scary—while adhering to the little that we know about the place, I get to make stuff up. About a place in the GFFA.

If you’d like to learn more about Bannistar Station, here is an article from Wookieepedia. Star Wars: Shadow Games is due to be released on November 29, 2011.

UPDATE: (3.29.11)

The Star Wars Blu-ray release date is now September 16, 2011. [Link]

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UPDATE: (2.8.11)

We’ve been doing some investigating this evening, with the help of our friends over at LightSaber Rattling (via @terrysstarwars), regarding an interview that appeared on our radar. During a recent interview with Release a Norwegian home cinema publication, Vincent Marcais, Senior Vice President Marketing at Twentieth Century Fox International in Europe answered questions about the upcoming Star Wars Blu-Ray releases, in addition to other titles.

Star Wars: Original Trilogy and Star Wars: Prequel Trilogy will consist of four discs each – one for each movie and one bonus disc. Star Wars: The Complete Saga will have an additional special features disc, for a total of nine.

The remastering of the movies has been performed by Lucasfilm and will offer “the most recently updated versions of the movies,” with “even more enhancements to the picture quality.” When asked about Fox’s answer to the fans that want to see the three original versions released, Marcais replied: “The versions that are being released are closest to George Lucas’ vision. Other than that, no comment.”

There is currently no date for a Blu-ray release of the six Star Wars movies separately.

Sales expectations are very high. For reference, the Avatar Blu-ray sold 5 million copies in the US and 4 million in the rest of the world. That’s the “ceiling” on what sales to expect from a major Blu-ray release, and Star Wars is expected to raise that ceiling.

SOURCE: Blu-ray.com

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: (1.6.11)

Today, some major details regarding the Star Wars Saga on Blu-ray were revealed at the International Consumer Electronics Show and Starwars.com. We will see the release in September of this year, and we’re promised a set packed full of extras.

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release Star Wars in three distinct sets to meet the needs of every Star Wars fan:

* Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray (9-disc Set includes all six films)
* Star Wars: Prequel Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes I-III)
* Star Wars: Original Blu-ray Trilogy (3-disc set includes Episodes IV-VI)

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will feature all six live-action Star Wars feature films utilizing the highest possible picture and audio presentation, along with three additional discs and more than 30 hours of extensive special features including never-before-seen deleted and alternate scenes, an exploration of the exclusive Star Wars archives, and much more.

Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray will be available for $139.99 US/$179.99 CAN and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets for $69.99 US/89.99 CAN. Pricing for each set will vary by international territory.

You can pre-order the Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray and the Star Wars: Trilogy Sets at Amazon.com now. Head on over to Starwars.com for full details and to watch a new trailer for the Saga on Blu-ray.

SOURCE: Starwars.com

Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI) [Blu-ray]

Star Wars: The Prequel Trilogy (Episodes I – III) [Blu-ray]

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy (Episodes IV – VI) [Blu-ray]

(2.13.11)

Battle Meditation Review of Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Ghosts of Mortis (Episode 3.17)

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(2.9.11)

Sith Eyes Link
(From Cartoon Network)

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(2.7.11)

The Clone Wars Episode 3.17 “Ghosts of Mortis” Guide Preview Posted at Starwars.com. Also includes a new clip from “Ghosts of Mortis”. Link

The following is a preview for “Ghosts of Mortis”, episode 3.17 of The Clone Wars, from Cartoon Network.

Link To Preview

On an all new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Ok, so maybe you know what happens to Anakin after the Clone Wars. And maybe you don’t. But either way, there’s only one place where you can find out his true destiny. Don’t miss the conclusion of a special 3-part Star Wars: The Clone Wars event! Secrets will be revealed!

For those that are unable to see the preview from Cartoon Network, here it is on YouTube.

UPDATE: (2.8.11)

Here’s a “bloopers” video…

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: (2.4.11)

My stereo volume will be set to max during this commercial.

When I watched this for the first time, I thought that the little Vader was a girl because of the girls bedroom shot. That would have been an awesome hint from Volkswagen that Star Wars is also for girls. But, the intention seems to be that it’s a boy. Ah well.

Link to clip/article.

Before the Jedi can leave Mortis, precious Ahsoka is taken captive in an attempt to entice Anakin Skywalker to join the dark side. Meanwhile, the Father attempts to prevent a disastrous showdown between his children which would upset Force’s increasingly precarious balance.

So Ahsoka…will she or won’t she go to the Dark Side???

Watch this EXCLUSIVE CLIP and decide for yourself!

SOURCE: MTV Geek

(2.3.11)

J. W. Rinzler announces new publication. Link

Announcing the sequel to SW Art: Visions–SW Art: Comics. The best of SW comic book art–with a few special guests: Steranko, Mignola…

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Drew Karpyshyn confirmed today that the third The Old Republic hardcover novel slated for a October 18, 2011 release is the “secret project” he’s been talking about for a while. Link

There’s also been some more buzzing about my not-so-secret project over on the official Star Wars forums. You can skim through the posts to get Sue Rostoni’s updates on the latest publishing info – it runs backwards (most recent posts on page one), so it’s a little hard to follow. To summarize, she confirmed I’m writing a novel tie-in with the Star Wars: The Old Republic game we’re working on at BioWare. She mentioned an October hardcover release. And that’s about it. The BIG news is still being kept under wraps for now… but the time of revelation is drawing near.

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John Jackson Miller held a Q&A over at Star Wars Books on Facebook. EUCantina has provided the transcripts of the interview. Link

I’ve wanted to do an article on this for some time, and I believe I’m ready to offer my thoughts. The question is: Is the harsh fan criticism of the series fair? We’ll get to my personal opinion of that later. I first want to address what seems to be the overall atmosphere of Star Wars opinion in general, which, if the internet is a true indicator, is becoming more and more negative.
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The following is a new clip from the upcoming The Clone Wars episode “Altar of Mortis”.

SOURCE: Big Shiny Robot

(2.4.11)

Cartoon Network confirms episode 3.18 title and air date: “Citadel” February 18, 2011 Link

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(2.3.11)

MSN (Link) and Wookieepedia (Link) have posted the next three The Clone Wars episodes to air after the Mortis trilogy and their air dates. (UNCONFIRMED)

Episode 3.18 “The Citadel” (February 18, 2011)
Epidode 3.19 “Last Stand” (February 25, 2011)
Episode 3.20 “Counter Attack” (March 4, 2011)

Furthermore, there is speculation going around that Daniel Logan may again reprise his role as Boba Fett because of a recent tweet. Link

Up to LA for a lunch meeting, then heading to a recording session for #StarWars #CloneWars. Meeting up w/ @RAYPARKACTION on set after, fun!

(via Lightsaber Rattling)

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MTV Geek has revealed a new episode 3.16 “Altar of Mortis” clip. Link

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(2.1.11)

TV Guide has now listed “Ghosts of Mortis” to air on Feb. 11th. Between that and the Cartoon Network listing, I’d say that’s pretty concrete. Link

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(1.31.11)

UPDATE: The Clone Wars episode 3.16 “Altar of Mortis” Episode Guide Preview now up at Starwars.com. Link

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UPDATE:

According to Cartoon Network’s Schedule, episode 3.17 “Ghosts of Mortis” will indeed air on February 11th. We sent off an email to TV Guide about their listing; we’ll report if they respond.

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UPDATE:

It seems confusion still exists, because according to an Entertainment Weekly exclusive, Qui-Gon is again supposed to appear on the 11th, presumably during “Ghosts of Mortis”. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see…

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

Just to update the episode schedule, episode 3.16 “Altar of Mortis” will air this Friday, Feb 4th. There was confusion due to the fact that Star Wars Insider listed an incorrect air date of February 11th.