Seattle Mariners Star Wars Night

Posted By Paul on May 30, 1999:

UPDATE

More on DOTF Sanskrit

Posted By JG on May 29, 1999:

This just in from Patrick Reyes who says this about our update with the "Duel of the Fates" English translation of "Battle of the Trees:"

I just read your translation of the DOTF lyrics...but, I recently bought the sheet music to DOTF and the lyrics are as follows:

Korah Matah Korah Rahtahmah
Korah Rahtamah Yoodhah Korah
Korah Syahdho Rahtahmah Daanyah
Korah Keelah Daanyah
Nyohah Keelah Korah Rahtahmah
Syadho Keelah Korah Rahtahmah
Korah Daanyah Korah Rahtahmah
Korah Daanyah Korah Rahtahmah
Nyohah Keelah Korah Rahtahmah
Syadho Keelah Korah Rahtahmah
Korah
Korah Matah Korah Rahtahmah
Korah Daanyah Korah Rahtahmah
Nyohah Keelah Korah Rahtahmah
Syadho Keelah Korah Rahtahmah
Korah

So how did they get that poem squeezed into 9 different words?

Here's the answer from Baer:

"Under the tongue root a fight most dread, and another raging, behind, in the head."

Williams apparently translated just that one line.

Letterman Spoofs: Novelization and Memorial Day Barbeque

Posted By Paul on May 29, 1999:

Lately Letterman has been heavily using Star Wars to get laughs.

DOTF Sanskrit

Posted By JG on May 28, 1999:

Words behind the popular single. . .

Visit to Skywalker Ranch

Posted By JG on May 28, 1999:

A trip to remember. . .

McGregor #12 Sexiest Man of the Century

Posted By Paul on May 28, 1999:

Ford #31

TPM Bootleg VCD Cover

Posted By Stephen on May 28, 1999:

An informant has sent us what is believed to be the cover for the TPM bootleg VCD being sold in Hong Kong and Macau.

He/She tells us:

The "double digital" refers to the sound track being on both sound tracks on a VCD instead of seperate Cantonese and Mandarin which most VCDs are encoded with.

Click here to have a look.

Phantom Menace Available on the Net?

Posted By Stephen on May 28, 1999:

Wired is reporting that an MPEG of The Phantom Menace is available on the net.

TPM Closes in on ID4 Record

Posted By Stephen on May 28, 1999:

John Goldsmith brought this information to our attenion.

Star Wars Dumbest Criminals

Posted By Paul on May 27, 1999:

TPM thieves had little success

Toronto Maple Leaf's Derek "Yoda" King

Posted By Stephen on May 27, 1999:

Today's Toronto Sun profiles Maple Leaf's center Derek (Yoda) King.

'Yoda' King a force to be reckoned with

By Lance Hornby

The Force is with the Maple Leafs -- at least that's what left winger Derek (Yoda) King hopes.

Yoda's Sunscreen Parody Song

Posted By Stephen on May 27, 1999:

Mirrors needed

Bootleg Copies of TPM Appearing in Hong Kong

Posted By Stephen on May 27, 1999:

Reuters, The Associated Press, and Bloomberg Information Services have reported that TPM is beginning to appear on bootleg VCDs (not DVDs as we previously reported) in Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia.

The Next Special Edition and DVD

Posted By Scott on May 27, 1999:

James Coffey sent us this quote from a May 21st article that appeared in the Vancouver Sun.

More Pics of Gordon Car Unveiling

Posted By Paul on May 27, 1999:

Reader Cooper Spice let us know that there are pictures of the car's unveiling today at jeffgordon.com.

Williams at Boston Pops Report

Posted By Paul on May 27, 1999:

Hearing the First Public Performance of DOTF

Star Wars Clones Wanted

Posted By Joe on May 26, 1999:

Las Vegas event needs some help with costumes and props ...

New Star Wars Car Sends out the Green Flag For Collectors

Posted By Joe on May 26, 1999:

New Jeff Gordon collectables to hit the market later this year

TPM's Internet Movie Database Ranking

Posted By Paul on May 26, 1999:

... vote for TROOPS as well.

Film Thieves Turn Themselves In

Posted By Stephen on May 26, 1999:

CNN (TV) is reporting that the thieves who stole the TPM print from a Wisconsin theater turned them selves in this morning.

Jeff Gordon Star Wars Car Press Release

Posted By Paul on May 26, 1999:

Racing fans may want to check out a press release from Pepsi announcing that Jeff Gordon will be racing a Star Wars-themed car in Saturday's Carquest Auto Parts 300.

TPM Bootleg Concerns

Posted By Stephen on May 26, 1999:

Yahoo/Reuters has a posted a follow-up article about the copy of TPM that was stolen from a Wisconsin theater.

New Pepsi Commercial Debuts Today

Posted By Stephen on May 26, 1999:

Marfalump Returns

Star Wars Career Path

Posted By Scott on May 26, 1999:

Who would you most likely be in the Star Wars Universe? Take Star Wars Career Path Survey! This quick quiz will tell you who you are most like in Star Wars.

Gary Kurtz Reveals Original Plans for Episodes 1-9

Posted By Paul on May 26, 1999:

Gary Kurtz, the producer of ANH and ESB, spoke at the Sci-Fi Expo in Plano, TX this weekend along with his daughters Tiffany and Melissa (as children they played Jawas in ANH).

TPM Will Air on Network TV Before Cable

Posted By Stephen on May 25, 1999:

Art Salazar directed our attention to this article from today's Los Angeles Times.

New 'Star Wars' to Hit Network TV Before Cable

By Sallie Hofmeister, Claudia Eller

George Lucas' current box-office hit, "Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace" will appear on free television long before it ever airs on cable--a growing trend in which the rules governing what happens to a big Hollywood movie after it leaves the theaters are increasingly being bent.

The Digital Prequel

Posted By JG on May 24, 1999:

BBC article about Episode II being digital. . .

Reel Deal

Posted By JG on May 24, 1999:

Print of TPM stolen in Wisconsin. . .

Star Wars Insider #39 Starting to Show Up!

Posted By Joe on May 24, 1999:

New Fan club mag is packed with new information and pictures.

Knocking JarJar

Posted By JG on May 24, 1999:

Entertainment Weekly's 3 articles. . .

Star Wars DVD

Posted By JG on May 23, 1999:

With new scenes? RUMORS abound. . .

Bootlegs Show Up in Force

Posted By JG on May 23, 1999:

We have been receiving reports of bootleg copies of TPM hitting the streets and the Internet.

Everyone Enjoys TPM

Posted By JG on May 23, 1999:

Hearing and Vision Loss Screenings. . .

102.7 Million Dollars

Posted By JG on May 23, 1999:

Total Box Office Reports through today. . .

TPM Wallpaper

Posted By JG on May 23, 1999:

Sometimes, we get something in the email that's just too sharp to pass up.

ILM Article

Posted By JG on May 23, 1999:

Industrious Electrical Engineers are behind ILM's light & magic. . .

Star Wars Widows

Posted By JG on May 22, 1999:

Salon has posted an interesting article on the widows created by Star Wars.

Ray Park UK Appearences

Posted By JG on May 22, 1999:

Heater asks:

Please could you let UK fans know that RAY PARK will be appearing:

On June 6 at Cheshunt expo & leisure centre (Windmill Lane), along with other Star Wars actors such as Warwick Davis.

On June 19 at Hollywood Superstore, off New Oxford Street, London (from 11am)

Late Show Warning Labels

Posted By JG on May 22, 1999:

James Coffey shoots us this little heads up we couldn't refuse:

Late Show With David Lettermen's official site found at http://www.cbs.com has a feature called Warning Labels.

Article Roundup

Posted By JG on May 22, 1999:

Here's several misc.

First Look: TI's New Digital Movie Projection System

Posted By Paul on May 21, 1999:

Two U.S. theatres will play TPM with the new technology...

More Theater Romance: McCallum Facilitates Engagement

Posted By Paul on May 19, 1999:

Reader Jeremy writes,

At the 12:05 midnight showing at the Coronet theater in San Francisco, Rick McCallum showed up.

Couple tying the knot 'Star Wars' style

Posted By Paul on May 19, 1999:

Of course, we expect the Star Wars theme to be all over birthday parties and Halloween, but the Tallahassee Democrat has an article on two fans who wanted to be married at the first TPM showing.

Jeff Gordon's TPM Car

Posted By JG on May 18, 1999:

Mark Collinsworth says that Jeff Gordon will be racing the Star Wars/Pepsi car on Grand National Carquest 300 on Saturday, May 29.

The Redemption of Anakin Skywalker

Posted By Scott on May 18, 1999:

Elizabeth Carver sent the following:

Hey ...

TV Guide Expands site

Posted By Scott on May 18, 1999:

TV Guide Online sent us the following press release:

NEW YORK (May 18, 1999) - TV Guide Online today announced updates to the site's coverage of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

Star Wars and our Language

Posted By Scott on May 18, 1999:

Elizabeth Carver found an interesting article in the Denver Post about how phrases from Star Wars have worked their way into everyday language.

A Generation of Funny Names

Posted By JG on May 17, 1999:

Robert Zimmermann points us to a funny story over at Yahoo!

Lucas' Legacy: A Generation of Funny Names

SNL's Weekend Update Correspondant: Billy Dee Williams

Posted By Paul on May 17, 1999:

On this weekend's Saturday Night Live's "Weekend Update" segment, Tim Meadows played Billy Dee Williams talking about the upcoming Episode 1 release.

"Williams" reports that he didn't care for the film because as he watched it "became apparent that I wasn't in it".

1977 TV Recordings

Posted By JG on May 16, 1999:

Corrected bad link. . .

Ewoks in TPM?

Posted By JG on May 14, 1999:

It's only a joke. . .

More Letterman: Web Poll and Top 10 Contest Winners

Posted By Paul on May 14, 1999:

Reader David Snedigar (and others) point out the poll at the official Late Show site asking "Which record do you think the new "Star Wars" film will break?" a) Highest grossing movie of all time b) Biggest opening weekend in film history c) Most single men in a movie theater

They also posted their most recent top 10 contest winners...

Top Ten Signs Your Neighbor Is a Star Wars Fanatic
10.

The Force Not With NBA Playoffs?

Posted By Paul on May 14, 1999:

Stephen forwarded us this familiar looking page from the May 17th issue of ESPN Magazine.

Star Wars and Religion

Posted By Scott on May 14, 1999:

Scott Campbell found an interesting article on Star Wars and religion at the San Diego Union Tribune.

Star Wars "Time and Again"

Posted By Scott on May 14, 1999:

Brian Payne sent the following:

Just thought I'd let you know that MSNBC is airing it's 'time and again' show a few times this weekend with star wars related topics.

Kershner Interview at Salon

Posted By Scott on May 14, 1999:

Many of you have written us about this, but I don't think we've posted it.

Hamill hosts special

Posted By Scott on May 14, 1999:

Tagnello sent the following:

A&E is showing "To The Galaxy and Beyond: A Century of Hollywood Science Fiction" hosted by Mark Hamill.

Star Wars Cakes

Posted By Scott on May 14, 1999:

Mmmmmm....cake.......

Happy Birthday, Mr. Lucas!

Posted By Paul on May 14, 1999:

Gummi reminds us that George Lucas is 55 years old today (May 14).

Liam Neeson in GEORGE

Posted By Paul on May 13, 1999:

You may have heard that Liam Neeson is features in the June issue of GEORGE.

Here's some dialog from Neeson:
"Our job as Jedi is if there is any kind of trouble and democracy has been threatened, we're sent out to say "Excuse me guys, what's happening here?"

And Lucas himself:
"One of the themes represented is a very pro-democracy attitude which focuses on the dangers to a democracy that isn't always viligant within itself."

And more from Lucas:
"It's one thing to be attacked from without," Lucas continues, "but being attacked from within is not really being attacked.

Letterman: Top 10 Bad Things About Having A Summer Time Share with Darth Va

Posted By Paul on May 13, 1999:

Jim Johnston and others noticed the Top 10 from Wednesday's Late Show with David Letterman top ten list...

Neeson to Guest on Sesame Street

Posted By Stephen on May 13, 1999:

Ross Jardine let us know that Liam Neeson will be a guest on Sesame Street on June 1st.

Click here to read the story on the Children's Television Workshop site.

BBC World's USA Direct: SW Themed Show

Posted By Stephen on May 13, 1999:

Gabriel Talavera checked in with this report...

The complete half hour show was dedicated to the Phantom Menace.

Star Wars Week at WGY, Radio 810, Albany NY

Posted By Stephen on May 13, 1999:

Don Week's and the Morning Team

John Williams Interview (AP)

Posted By Stephen on May 12, 1999:

From the Associated Press...

Williams Talks About Star Wars Score

By Bob Thomas

From a modest bungalow in a movie studio compound have emerged some of the most stirring sounds in motion pictures: the shark attack of ""Jaws,'' the victory march of ""Star Wars,'' the chase music of ""Raiders of the Lost Ark,'' the bicycling-over-the-moon melody of ""E.T.

The Tunisian Film Industry

Posted By Stephen on May 12, 1999:

Contributions to the making of TPM

MTV Preview Screening

Posted By Stephen on May 12, 1999:

Korn, Limp Bizkit, Maxwell, Metallica, 'N Sync, Rob Zombie, Third Eye Blind & more to attend

SW Promotions at Yahoo! Auctions

Posted By Stephen on May 12, 1999:

Press release from Yahoo!...

The Force is with Yahoo!; Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions Feature Special Star Wars Promotions

With a week left until the premiere of "Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace," Yahoo! Inc.

Advertising TPM

Posted By Stephen on May 12, 1999:

The advantages of media hype

Village Voice Articles

Posted By JG on May 11, 1999:

Red2 shoots us this heads up for some cool prequel articles from today's Village Voice.

SuperGeek Trivia Challenge

Posted By JG on May 11, 1999:

SW: TPM and SW:SE trivia. . .

Good review and Billy Dee Williams Interview

Posted By Scott on May 11, 1999:

Comic Book Continuum has a very positive review up, but again, we recommend you decide on the movie for yourself.

National Amusements Showcase Cinemas Info

Posted By Stephen on May 11, 1999:

Hidden page with theater listings for TPM

More Anti-scalping Measures

Posted By Stephen on May 11, 1999:

From The Hollywood Reporter...

After learning that one exhibitor attending Friday's trade screening for ""Star Wars: Episode I _ The Phantom Menace'' in New York quietly sold his two passes for $400 to ""Star Wars'' fanatics, Fox instituted more draconian measures for Monday night's press screening in L.A.

MovieFone Prepared for TPM Overload

Posted By Stephen on May 11, 1999:

From Bloomberg News...

MovieFone Braces for "Phantom Menace' of Online Buyers

New York, May 10 -- MovieFone Inc., the largest U.S.

A Newfangled Hope to Air on CTV

Posted By Paul on May 11, 1999:

A Newfangled Hope was a project by Bob West and some friends which replaced the entire audiotrack of A New Hope and gave the popular film and entire different storyline and cast of characters.

IconsPLUS Releases Star Wars - Episode 1 Icons Vol. 1

Posted By Paul on May 11, 1999:

IconsPLUS sent us the following release

With the impending movie premiere of Episode 1-The Phantom Menace, it is "Star Wars-Mania" on the net and we are proud to contribute to the festivities with the release of Star Wars - Episode 1 Icons Vol.

Understanding Star Wars

Posted By Scott on May 9, 1999:

The Dallas Morning News has a very interesting academic discussion on Star Wars, it's following, and why it is popular.

Tsuneo Sanda website open

Posted By Scott on May 9, 1999:

Tsuneo Sanda, Star Wars artist extraordinare, has opened up his own website at www.planetsada.com.

Space Ghost parodies Star Wars

Posted By Scott on May 9, 1999:

Many of you have pointed out the hilarious Star Wars parodies at the Space Ghost website.

Meet Bob Anderson - Darth Vader's Swordsman

Posted By Scott on May 9, 1999:

We got the following in:

I thought you might be interested in posting information about the Sword Spectacular Weekend in Los Angeles June 18-20th, where Bob Anderson, creator of the original light sabre fight and the man in the Darth Vader suit fighting with Obi Wan, will be giving some talks and demonstrations.

Star Wars unites generations

Posted By Scott on May 9, 1999:

CNN has an article about how Star Wars is uniting different generations of fans.

Pepsi SW Site Online

Posted By Scott on May 9, 1999:

Jeff let us know that Pepsi Online now has their Star Wars site up.

Liam Neeson in Redbook

Posted By Scott on May 9, 1999:

Dustin Whalen let us know that Liam Neeson is on the cover of Redbook, though there's not much to the interview.

Star Wars on Tonight's SNL

Posted By Paul on May 8, 1999:

Saturday Night Live gets into the act

Prowse, Baker and Mayhew at NY Convention This Weekend

Posted By Paul on May 7, 1999:

JediGunnie writes, "David Prowse (Darth Vader), Peter Mayhew (Chewie), Kenny Baker (R2-D2), and everyone's favorite will be appearing at the NY Comic & Fantasy Creators Convention.

Search for Dolby Surround EX Theaters

Posted By Scott on May 7, 1999:

Dune let us know about Dolby's website where you can search for theaters that carry Dolby Surround EX.

Billy Dee Williams on Promised Land next week

Posted By Scott on May 7, 1999:

Crew member tells us about Billy Dee

Chewbacca and R2 Chat tonight

Posted By Scott on May 7, 1999:

rot6 let us know about the following two chats tonight:

Peter Mayhew chat at www.tvguide.com at 8:00 pm EST, Friday
Kenny Baker chat at www.tvguide.com at 9:00 pm EST, Friday

episode1 Actor Leaving Films

Posted By Scott on May 6, 1999:

WARNING: Digging too deep into this story could be some Episode 1 spoilers.

A Mr.

Lucas seeks FBI's help in busting video bootlegs

Posted By Scott on May 6, 1999:

Lucasfilm is working closely with the FBI to bust any bootleggers on the net.

Taking a Vacation Day, or a Full Week for E1?

Posted By Stephen on May 6, 1999:

The Society for Human Resource Management

List of TV Appearances

Posted By Stephen on May 6, 1999:

Flip Wyclef let us know that the New York Daily News has an article that includes a list of forthcoming television appearances for the Episode 1 actors.

The Today Show
Liam Neeson.

Portman to Guest on Rosie

Posted By Stephen on May 6, 1999:

Albert Lazo informs us that Natalie Portman is scheduled to appear May 21st on the Rosie O'Donnell Show.

Surveys: Why Buy Toys?, DOTF on MTV and Your SW Personality

Posted By Paul on May 5, 1999:

Let's go and support Star Wars online...

This Week's Letterman Top 10 Contest

Posted By Paul on May 5, 1999:

Submit "Top Ten Signs Your Neighbor Is a Star Wars Fanatic"

Tonight Show Listings

Posted By Stephen on May 5, 1999:

Sam Jackson & Jake Lloyd

The USC Trailer?

Posted By Stephen on May 5, 1999:

A Star Wars prank

Reminder: George Guests on Rosie Show Today

Posted By Stephen on May 5, 1999:

Don't forget to check your local listings.

Tons of Articles

Posted By Stephen on May 5, 1999:

So many articles, so many stories, so much excitement....

The Times of India Fans scramble for "Star Wars' goodies

The Jackson Citizen Star Wars toys barely a force in area stores

Utah Desert News Adults storming stores to be first in galaxy to own 'Phantom Menace' toys

The Valley Press Star Wars mania starts anew

The Orange County Register Shoppers join dark side for 'Star Wars' toys

San Francisco Bay Traveler The Force is with us: Local fans start buying latest crop of 'Star Wars' toys

Nando Times From 'My Darling Clementine' to 'Star Wars'

MSNBC New Star Wars figurines

ABC News Bidding Up Menace Mania

Naples Dail News Store Wars: First wave of Phantom Menace toys appear on shelves

Oregon Live.com Star Wars Episode I: Hype floats

CNNfn May the Boss be with you: Report warns of mass absenteeism as workers take off for "Star Wars" debut (HawkeyeLonewolf directed our attention to this article.)

Dallas Morning News Store troopers

Modesto Bee 'Star Wars' fans a 'Menace' at toy stores

Savanah Morning News Star Wars fans flock stores in search of new action figures

Daily Southtown 'Star Wars' fans take toy stores by storm

Mcall.com Frenzied toy fans spur 'Menace'-ing midnight madness

Contra Costa Times Late-night toy buyers lured by The Force

The Record Online - New Jersey 'Menace,' anyone? Yes, say 'Star Wars' shoppers

Nortel Backbone - "She's Fast Enough For Ya"

Posted By Paul on May 4, 1999:

If you were unveiling a new internet backbone and wanted to convey exactly how large and fast it is? Well, if you're Nortel you'd make the unit of measurement a download of 'Star Wars'.

In a press release, Nortel announced

The new technology -- called OPTera 1600G -- is an optical amplification system that will provide enough fiber capacity and speed to transport the entire four-million book collection of the U.S.

May 19 Planned Absenteeism Cost: $293 Million

Posted By Paul on May 4, 1999:

CNNfn has a story on the cost of planned absenteeism on May 19th due to the Episode 1 premiere.

CNN and Kevin Rubio

Posted By Scott on May 4, 1999:

TF.N's revenge goes global

Sony Classical Press Release

Posted By Stephen on May 4, 1999:

TPM Soundtrack in Stores Today

Dave Barry article

Posted By Scott on May 4, 1999:

Many of you wrote us about Dave Barry's hilarious article on Star Wars from this weekend.

Lucasfilm and the Internet

Posted By Scott on May 4, 1999:

Robert Zimmerman found more articles discussing Lucasfilm and their internet policies.

NYC Star Wars Event for Teens

Posted By Scott on May 4, 1999:

We got this in:

On Saturday, June 5, at 1:00 p.m.

Drew Struzan creates Columbine print

Posted By Scott on May 3, 1999:

Fans of Drew Struzan will be interested to know that he has painted a special piece of art dedicated to the students of Columbine.

Lucasfilm, Copyrights, and the Internet

Posted By Scott on May 3, 1999:

You may have seen an article about Lucasfilm sending out a form letter to ISP's telling them to police their customer's sites for copyright infringements.

Star Wars Muppet Show to air

Posted By Scott on May 3, 1999:

Stephen Cook sent in the following:

Here's a heads up since I haven't seen it on your site.

Ewan McGregor Interview

Posted By Stephen on May 3, 1999:

The Toronto Star

Real reason for DVD Delay?

Posted By Amy on May 2, 1999:

Mike Osgood sent us this tidbit about DVDs that he got at the Celebration.

Entertainment Weekly Article

Posted By Stephen on May 1, 1999:

"Who Really Cares About the Star Wars Prequel"

Lucas Article in The Independent

Posted By Stephen on May 1, 1999:

Tabalf sent in some scans of an article from page 5 of the "Weekend Review" supplement in the British newspaper "The Independent".

The article is titled: The Troubled Emperor

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