Starwars.com has brought us more details about the forthcoming novel, including a color version of the cover and title for the new Zahn novella: Crisis of Faith.

In celebration of this milestone, Del Rey Books is publishing a commemorative edition hardcover of Heir to the Empire, with commentary-style annotations by Zahn and other behind-the-scenes people responsible for making the book a reality. Zahn will also pen an introduction to the book.

The book features a reflective jacket (fitting for the book’s platinum anniversary) and also has a specially printed version of the original cover underneath. It will include a new Zahn novella, Crisis of Faith, featuring Grand Admiral Thrawn.

Heir to the Empire: The 20th Anniversary Edition is due to be released on June 21, 2011.

SOURCE: Starwars.com (via @clubjade)

The Bane Trilogy
Author: Drew Karpyshyn

Path of Destruction
Release Date: September 2006

When I initially bought Path of Destruction, the first of three novels that make up the Bane trilogy, I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it. I’m not the type that prefers to learn more about the Sith. In my opinion, the Sith are only one thing… evil. But Drew Karpyshyn surprised me. He did more than just write about a bunch of evil Sith; he actually gave a meaning behind their motivations. I still don’t accept anything about the Sith, but these Bane novels does make one think before judging, even for just a moment.
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Max Jaybo over at the NJOE has dug up some Fate of the Jedi covers that didn’t make the final cut.

Rejected Omen Cover

Final On Right

Final Abyss Cover On Right

SOURCE: NJOE

The following is a preview for “Altar of Mortis”, episode 3.16 of The Clone Wars, from Cartoon Network.

Link to Preview

On an all new episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Even Jedi can’t escape this mysterious planet that easily. So when Ahsoka goes missing, Anakin’s going after her. But what if the Dark Side gets to her first? Don’t miss part 2 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 from YouTube.

UPDATE: Sue now confirms:

• The October 18th entry is the Old Republic novel by Drew Karpyshyn that was announced at CV.

• Jedi Dawn has been pushed to August 2013.

• The November 2012 Book 1 of a Duology is the same announced by Paul S. Kemp.

• Red Harvest PBR release has been pushed to 2.28.12

• Vortex PBR release has been pushed to 3.27.12

• Deceived PBR release has been pushed to 5.29.12

• Choices of One PBR has been added (6.26.12)

• Conviction PBR has been pushed to 8.28.12

• Old Republic novel by Drew Karpyshyn PBR has been added. (10.31.12)

• Ascension PBR has been added (11.27.12)

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE:

Sue Rostoni has posted an updated novel release schedule over at the Starwars.com forums. The major headlines here…

• Riptide pushed to September 27th.

• Untitled “something” added (10.28.11)

• Shadow Games pushed to November 29th.

• Plagueis Novel added (January 2012)

• Untitled Jeff Grubb novel pushed to May 2012.

• Apocalypse pushed to April 2012

• Lost Tribe of the Sith Anthology added (August 2012)

• Untitled Nomi Sunrider novel pushed to September 2012

• Book 1 of a Duology added (November 2012)

Here’s the 2011 calendar as it now stands, beginning with KNIGHT ERRANT that just came out.

January 15 – KNIGHT ERRANT (John Jackson Miller)
February 22 – BACKLASH reprint (Aaron Allston)
March 22 – DECEIVED (Paul Kemp)
March 29 – SW Craft book (Bonnie Burton)
April 26 – ALLIES reprint (Christie Golden)
May 24 – CONVICTION (Aaron Allston)
May 24 FATAL ALLIANCE reprint (Sean Williams)
June 21 – HEIR TO THE EMPIRE ANNIVERSARY EDITION (Timothy Zahn)
July 19 – CHOICES OF ONE (Timothy Zahn)
August 16 ASCENSION (Christie Golden)
August 30 – THE FORCE UNLEASHED II reprint (Sean Williams)
September 27 – RIPTIDE (Paul Kemp)
October 18 – Something that hasn’t been announced yet, I don’t think.
October 18 – THE COMPLETE VADER (Ryder Windham and Pete Vilmur)
November 29 – SHADOW GAMES (Michael Reaves and Maya Bohnhoff)

For 2012, I have titles in months, without actual on sale dates… and I’ll list only the new fiction releases that are somewhat set for the moment, but only for the moment…

January – DARTH PLAGUEIS (working title) (James Luceno)
April – APOCALYPSE (Troy Denning)
May – Untitled (Jeff Grubb)
July – Untitled Wraith Squadron (Aaron Allston)
August – Lost Tribe of the Sith anthology (John Jackson Miller)
September – Untitled Nomi Sunrider (Alex Irvine)
November – Book 1 of a duology.

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Read the in-depth “Overlords” review over at LightSaber Rattling Link

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Complete “Overlords” episode guide now at Starwars.com Link

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Pernilla August to voice Shmi in The Clone Wars: Link

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New The Clone Wars Episode 3.15 Clip: Link

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The Clone Wars Episode 3.15 Preview from Cartoon Network: Link

MTV.com has revealed that a new comic series entitled Star Wars: Jedi – The Dark Side will feature Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn.

STAR WARS: JEDI—THE DARK SIDE #1 (of 5) On sale May 18th (40 pages)

Twenty-one years before the events in Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn is dispatched to prevent the outbreak of a civil war on the homeworld of his Padawan Xanatos—whose father is king. It is a mission that will lead Qui-Gon into close contact with the dark side and start him on a quest that will have a major impact on the future of the Jedi Order!

• Here is an opportunity for readers to get onboard a new series, set in a wild and wide-open era of the Star Wars mythos!

• The story of Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn’s Padawan, before Obi-Wan Kenobi!

To read the full announcement and an exclusive interview with writer Scott Allie, head over to MTV.com

(via @swbooks)

Starwars.com has released an interview with Dave Filoni, who has announced that Pernilla August will reprise her role as Shmi Skywalker in The Cone Wars.

“This is a very important chapter in Anakin’s development,” says Dave Filoni, supervising director of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. “The prophecy of the Chosen One was touched on in the films, but never like this. We’re going to look at what it means for Anakin and the galaxy. We wanted to give it the proper connection to the larger saga. I am very grateful to have Liam Neeson and Pernilla August reprising their roles from the live-action films. They are each so important to Anakin’s journey, and to have them on our series has been incredible.”

Read the article in full over at Starwars.com.

And Big Shiny Robot reports that Lucasfilm is not releasing any pictures of Shmi until after the episode (presumably “Overlords”) airs.

Starwars.com has unveiled a new bonus preview for the upcoming “Overlords”, episode 3.15 of The Clone Wars. Click on This Link to watch.

(via @MasterKenobiWan)

The following is a preview for “Overlords”, episode 3.15 of The Clone Wars, from Cartoon Network.

Link to Preview

On the next episode of an all new Star Wars: The Clone Wars: The origin of the Force – The identity of the Chosen One – The future of Ahsoka. What secret would you like revealed first? Don’t miss part 1 of a special 3-part Star Wars: The Clone Wars event. Secrets will be revealed!

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Episode 3.14 “Witches of the Mist” Complete Episode Guide Link

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3.15 “Overlords” Episode Guide Preview now up on Starwars.com. Link
(via @Theswunderworld)

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Episode 3.14 Witches of the Mist review by LightSaber Rattling.
SPOILERS! Battle Meditation on Star Wars: The Clone Wars: “Witches of the Mist” (Episode 3.14 Review)

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Delta Squad will appear in episode 3.14 “Witches of the Mist” Link

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Liam Neeson will again voice Qui-Gon Jinn in two future episodes of The Clone Wars. Link

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The Episode Guide Preview for The Clone Wars episode 3.14 “Witches of the Mist” has been posted.

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Yet another sample of the upcoming The Clone Wars episode “Witches of the Mist” has been released, this time showing Sith training in action. Head over to Big Shiny Robot for the full scoop.

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We’ve found some new info about The Clone Wars episodes 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17. It’s brief, and may not be completely new, but it’s new to us and we wanted to pass it along…

The title for episode 3.17 is “Ghosts of Mortis” (From Star Wars Insider, but subject to change)

They will explore new aspects of the Force, specifically the prophesy that Anakin will “bring balance to the Force”. The episodes will be set on Mortis and feature Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka.

SOURCE: Star Wars Insider 123 (via Shea’s Clone Wars Source)

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More detailed episode descriptions can be found over at EUCantina

Episode 3.15: “Overlords”

Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ahsoka Tano are drawn to the mysterious planet of Mortis. As Anakin learns about his destiny from a family of powerful Force users—the Father, Son, and Daughter—he faces his most difficult challenge yet. Can he bring balance to the Force?

Episode 3.16: “Altar of Mortis”

As the Jedi attempt to escape Mortis, Ahsoka is taken captive as a lure to seduce Anakin Skywalker to join the dark side. As Anakin battles against dark forces, the Father attempts to stop a confrontation between his children, which threatens to unbalance the Force completely.

Episode 3.17: “Ghosts of Mortis”

Anakin Skywalker must choose between the light and dark side of the Force as he gains a disturbing insight into his own future. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan and Ahsoka prepare for a decisive confrontation in their effort to unravel the mysteries of the planet. Can they ever escape Mortis?

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Starting with this weekly installment, we are going to handle this article a little differently. Instead of compiling The Clone Wars news and waiting until Sundays to publish, we will publish this article as soon as news breaks, and update the existing article throughout the week. Stay tuned for further TCW updates.

It’s been known for a while now that Delta Squad (from the Republic Commando series) would eventually appear in The Clone Wars, more specifically in the Nightsisters Trilogy, but episode confirmation today came from Starwars.com. Delta will appear in episode 3.14 “Witches of the Mist”.

SOURCE: Starwars.com