Warfare Begins, Luke Dies, and Maul Speaks (a lot)
The Essential Guide to Warfare hits bookstore shelves, and the ForceCast recently hosted two great interviews with Del Rey’s Frank Parisi and Star Wars voice actor Sam Witwer.
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X-wings and Honeymoons
The last week or so has been teaserific for Star Wars Expanded Universe fans.
Read moreMarch’s Strong Females – By the Numbers
A few months back, when talking publicity strategy and planning for the blog, I predicted March would be a big month. I already knew Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse had given the female characters some opportunities to really shine and I anticipated that the theatrical release of The Hunger Games would prove to be a game changer. There’s actually a lot to digest from this past weekend, so how about just the numbers for now.
Read moreStories from a Certain Point of View
A young hero from a desolate and isolated region, torn from that life by the evil machinations of an oppressive regime, mentored by a wise-yet-weary warrior, forced into new alliances and a rebellion, a singular life-defining shot that hits its mark… I bet you thought I was talking about Star Wars.
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NEWS: Star Wars + Ocean’s Eleven = Scoundrels
Exciting news in the Expanded Universe today. Entertainment Weekly has the exclusive reveal of the title and cover for Timothy Zahn’s next Star Wars novel.
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REVIEW: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Revenge
The Clone Wars wound to a close last Friday and Megan has her last review of the season.
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Star Wars, The Hunger Games, and the Storytelling Power of Thematic Resonance
Good stories always have great characters. The great stories always have something more. What sets them apart are themes that resonate deeply with the reader, viewer, or audience. Great stories don’t just entertain – they make us think, challenge our assumptions or beliefs, or inspire us to do great things ourselves.
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Linda’s Report: AMC Theaters Special Event for Episode I in 3D
Linda reports about the AMC Theaters special event for the theatrical release of Episode I in 3D.
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POLL: Reading the Ending – Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse
I took a little ribbing from a few pals for reading the end of Fate of the Jedi: Apocalypse first. So I thought I’d pose the question to blog readers: Did you read the end of Apocalypse first? (See the sidebar to vote.)
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REVIEW: Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Brothers
Wow! Is it really just one more episode left of The Clone Wars until we’re left drooling for whatever they’ll give us at Celebration VI this summer?
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