Rebelscum.com Star Wars Celebration Europe II Survival Guide
Our sister site, Rebelscum.com, has just posted another full-blown Star Wars Celebration Survival Guide. The Star Wars party is in Germany from July 26-28 and this is your one-stop-shop for all things Celebration Europe II! Check it out right here! Full Report
TheForce.Net is now on Instagram as theforcenet. Users can look forward to behind-the-scenes image and videos from TFN staffers' personal experiences, as well as event coverage from conventions around the world. Follow us on Instagram now! Full Report
SWTOR Update 2.3 Now Available For Testing
For those who are playing Star Wars The Old Republic, game update 2.3 is now available on the public test server. Full Report
Star Wars Rebels Fan Art Mock Ups
Looks like Engelhast has done it again. This time whipping up some graphics for what the new Star Wars Rebels toyline from Hasbro might look like. These are not official, these are fan made and you can see much more right here at his Deviant Art gallery.
I love seeing this much creativity within the community, it only adds to the excitement of more Star Wars coming soon! Full Report
To Promote Its Books, Del Rey Launches 'Star Wars Action Team'
If you like Star Wars books, Del Rey has an offer for you: join their "Star Wars Action Team," promote Star Wars books, earn reward points, and redeem those points for books and book-related swag. Full Report
CEII: Official Pix Exclusives Update For Germany
The Official Pix Star Wars Celebration Europe II website has just been updated to show the six-piece special double matted 8x10 photo set, the 11x17 triple-shot metallix photos and a whole batch of other new 8x10 images that will only be available at the booth in Germany. Check 'em out right here! Full Report
ForceCast #259: Casting Doubts
We have an official casting call, but what does it mean? Does this fit the EU or does it nail that coffin shut? Will we have a female lead? And if we will, why is that so controversial? Join The ForceCast's Erik Blythe and Eric Geller this week as they discuss this, book news, CEII announcements, and more! Full Report
ForceCast Special: CEII Artist Interviews: Joe Corroney, Hugh Fleming, and Lin Zy
Star Wars Celebrations are a unique opportunity for Star Wars fans, with film stars, book authors, costumers, prop builders, and artists all gathered in one place. As we prepare for Celebration Europe II, ForceCast Clone Wars Roundtable co-host and Lucasfilm-licensed artist Spencer Brinkerhoff sits down with the art show participants and talks to them about their work, their experiences, and how they got to be contributors to the Star Wars universe. In the first installment of The ForceCast's artist interview series, Spencer chats with Joe Corroney, Hugh Fleming, and Lin Zy. Full Report
Rumor: 'Star Wars Land' Park Expansion Will Be Massive
The Orlando Business Journal's Richard Bilbao is reporting that Disney's plan to expand the Star Wars presence at its theme parks will eclipse all of its prior park expansions. Full Report
Veteran Star Wars Cast Urged To Lose Weight
Weight can be a touchy subject with anyone, let alone Star Wars veterans Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, who are reportedly being urged to lose weight in preparation for the production of Star Wars Episode VII. Full Report
CEII: The Clone Wars: Darth Maul Arc - Director's Cut
Only at Celebration Europe II in Germany this summer, Lucasfilm will be showing a special Director's Cut of The Clone Wars Season 5 episodes "Revival", “Eminence", “Shades of Reason", and “The Lawless", which have been edited together to create a once-in-a-life-time feature-length experience for show attendees. Full Report
CEII: Showcase Your Own Collectibles In Germany
Do you own an ultra cool Star Wars collectible that should be shared with other fans? You can bring it to Germany and show it off in the Collecting Track room during the show! Full Report
Her Universe Official Apparel Merchandise Partner For Course Of The Force
The Course of the Force lightsaber relay is July 9th through the 16th. Her Universe, a leader in female genre merchandise, and founded by actress and voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ashley Eckstein, will be the apparel merchandise partner for the event. Full Report
Win A Battle Of Endor Veterans Association Artist Proof
Sublevel Studios is at it again! This time offering up one of their Battle Of Endor Veterans Association artist proofs over on their Facebook page. Click on over and give them a like then check out the post to find out how you can win! Full Report
Del Rey Previews SDCC Star Wars Freebies
Del Rey's Star Wars Facebook page has given us a look at a series of posters that they'll be giving away at this year's San Diego Comic-Con. Full Report
Official Pix: Christopher Lee Autographs Back In Stock
If you missed out this past April, here's your second chance at nine different Christopher Lee autographs from Star Wars & Lord of the Rings! Full Report
Starting tomorrow, The Dented Helmet's Facebook page is celebrating its upcoming 10,000-fan milestone by giving away 3 Prototype Fett shoulder insignia embroidered patches courtesy of TDH member Skaught. Stop by their page from June 26-July 1 to enter and check out more cool Star Wars-inspired merchandise from Skaught. Full Report
EA Executive: DICE 'Begged' To Do New Battlefront Game
In an interview over at ComputerAndVideoGames.com, EA Games executive vice president Patrick Söderlund described how EA's DICE studio asked for the opportunity to develop a new Battlefront game as part of EA's exclusive multi-year Star Wars deal with Disney. Full Report
SDCC: Gentle Giant Exclusive C-3PO McQuarrie Concept Mini Bust
Our sister site, Rebelscum.com, got the exclusive reveal for Gentle Giant's San Diego Comic-Con C-3PO McQuarrie Concept Mini Bust which is limited to just 1,008 pieces! Click here for a complete package and product gallery as well as a few shots of all five McQuarrie Mini Busts together for the first time! Premier Guild Members can pre-order this piece right here. Full Report
Roxy The Rancor Star Wars Weekends Patches & Stickers
To commemorate Roxy The Rancor's month-long appearance with Mickey at Disney's Star Wars Weekends, Roxy is offering these exclusive patches and stickers to her fans! Full Report
George Lucas, Mellody Hobson Tied The Knot This Weekend
TheForce.Net would like to congratulate George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, who were married on Saturday, June 22 in a ceremony at Skywalker Ranch that was presided over by PBS' Bill Moyers. Full Report
Hey ladies! Here's a custom made R2-D2 Corset you can grab over on Etsy. There's 9 available as of now at $195 a pop. Click here for more details! Full Report
Lessons From A Galaxy Far, Far Away: Passing the Flame (an introduction)
We all have a connection with young ones in our life – whether our own children, students, nieces, nephews, god-children – this list could go on and on. In these times, we need ways we can connect with these younglings, and share lessons and wisdom that will help them grow. Full Report
Lessons From A Galaxy Far, Far Away: A New Hope
Out of the darkness, a simple line appears, “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…”. As it quietly fades into black, two giant words fill the screen as a majestic overture trumpets the start of one of the greatest movies of all time: Star Wars.
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New Book Alert: Death Star Owner's Technical Manual
The Edelweiss book catalog alerts us to a new book coming this Fall: Star Wars: Death Star Owner's Technical Manual. Written by Ryder Windham and featuring art by Chris Reiff and Chris Trevas, this follow-up to The Millennium Falcon Owner's Workshop Manual will take readers inside the Empire's most feared battle station. Full Report
Blurb For Maul: Lockdown Now Online
Random House has posted a blurb for Star Wars: Maul: Lockdown by Joe Schreiber. Full Report
ForceCast #258: Parks and Prognostication
George Lucas and Steven Spielberg ruminate on the future of entertainment, The Clone Wars receives long-overdue industry recognition, and Disney moves ahead with a Star Wars area in Orlando. Plus, Celebration Europe updates, comments from George Lucas about J.J. Abrams, and listener feedback. Full Report
CEII: Ben Burtt Is Headed To Germany
Legendary sound designer Ben Burtt will be joining the festivities in Germany this summer for Star Wars Celebration Europe II! Full Report
CEII: Mark Hamill Announced For Germany
Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill is up next on Lucasfilm's all-star line up for Star Wars Celebration Europe II! Full Report
John Morton Appearing At Louisiana Comic Shop
If you live around the Metairie, LA area, head on out to BSI Comics to meet actor John Morton who played Dak Ralter in The Empire Strikes Back on Friday, June 28th! Full details inside. Full Report
Authentic Star Wars Episode VII Casting Details Leak Online
Entertainment website Bleeding Cool today posted a leaked casting call for Star Wars Episode VII which includes vague descriptions of several roles that Disney is looking to fill in the movie. Full Report
CEII: Exclusive T-Shirt & VIP Ticket Pre-Order Deadline Fast Approaching
For fans attending Star Wars Celebration Europe II in Germany this summer, you have less than two days to get your pre-order in for an exclusive event t-shirt and the special VIP ticket package with the deadline set for Thursday, June 20th. Full Report
No Surprise Here: Disney Has Big Plans For Marketing Star Wars
Licensing Expo 2013 is underway in Las Vegas, Nevada, and The Walt Disney Company is using the opportunity to present, in the vaguest of terms, its plan to further build out the merchandising and consumer products empire around the Star Wars franchise. Full Report
SDCC: Gentle Giant Exclusive Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Bust
The exclusives for San Diego Comic-Con continue to roll out and Gentle Giant is certainly not disappointing! Up for pre-order now for all Premier Guild Members is the Boba Fett Deluxe Mini Bust which comes with multiple arms for a variety of poses and is limited to just 2,500 pieces. Full Report
A wise man once said, "When you absolutely, positively gotta blast every moisture farmer in the room...accept no substitutes." He was of course referring to the BlasTech E-11. Show off your love for the trusty weapon with one of these t-shirts! Pre-orders are being taken through June 24th right here! Full Report
Video: George Lucas Reacts To The Clone Wars' Emmy Win
Access Hollywood interviewed George Lucas and Dave Filoni after the 40th Daytime Emmy Awards about Star Wars: The Clone Wars winning the trophy for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program. Click through to check it out. Full Report
The Clone Wars Wins Daytime Emmy For Outstanding Special Class Animated Program
Star Wars: The Clone Wars has won a Daytime Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Special Class Animated Program at the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. Full Report
David Tennant Wins Emmy For The Clone Wars Guest Role, In A First For The Series
Doctor Who's David Tennant, who voiced the Jedi training droid Huyang on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program at the 40th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards last night, earning The Clone Wars its first Emmy win in the series' five-year history. Full Report
TK 210's Dominican Republic Mission Patch
The Empire has dispatched TK 210 on a special mission to the Dominican Republic. Find out how you can help with this limited charity patch. Full Report
Sublevel Studios T-Shirt Giveaway
Click on through for details on how you can win a free t-shirt from Sublevel Studios on Facebook! Full Report
George Lucas: J.J. Abrams 'Understands' Star Wars
In an interview at the 2013 Women in Film Crystal + Lucy Awards, where he received the Norma Zarky Humanitarian Award, George Lucas expressed confidence in director J.J. Abrams' ability to produce a worthy sequel to his Original Trilogy with Star Wars Episode VII. Full Report
Tampa Star Wars Club / Spire Of The Sith Group Outing In Tampa, FL
If you live in or around the Tampa Bay area, check out this fun group outing just for Star Wars fans! Full Report
Doug Chiang And Iain McCaig Join Episode VII Creative Team
Doug Chiang and Iain McCaig, the Prequel Trilogy concept artists who will be attending Celebration Europe II, have also been confirmed to return to the Star Wars film universe for Episode VII. Full Report
In ForceCast Interview, The Clone Wars Composer Says He's Still Working On Bonus Content
In an interview that was released on this week's episode of The ForceCast, Star Wars: The Clone Wars composer Kevin Kiner confirmed that he was still in the process of scoring episodes of the series that are scheduled to be released as bonus content. Full Report
Spencer Brinkerhoff joins Eric to interview The Clone Wars music composer Kevin Kiner about his approach to scoring the animated series, his conversations with Dave Filoni, his ongoing work on the bonus content, and more. Plus, Erik and Eric cover big news on the gaming front as EA revives the Star Wars Battlefront name, big news on the book front as a bounty hunter tome is announced, and the rest of the week's news and notes from the world of Star Wars. Full Report
Report: Disney Moving Ahead With Star Wars Land In Florida
Robert Niles of Theme Park Insider is reporting that the long-rumored Star Wars park at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida is now past the "serious consideration" stage and into the planning phase. Full Report
George Lucas And Steven Spielberg Discuss The Future Of Entertainment
During a panel at his alma mater, the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, George Lucas and his friend Steven Spielberg opined about the fate of cable television, the theater experience, and web-based television. Full Report
Stephen Colbert Reports On TSA Chewbacca Issue
Peter Mayhew was recently held up by TSA and his legendary lightsaber cane was almost confiscated. On Tuesday night's episode of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, comedian Stephen Colbert chimed in about why Mayhew's detainment was necessary and also suggested that other government agencies look into other affiliated "Rebel scum." Full Report
Well what have we here? Lando Bird is the administrator of this facility. Full Report
CEII: Official Pix Exclusive Lithograph Set Revealed
The 8x10 convention lithographs are always a popular item to have autographed and Official Pix has just revealed images of what fans can look forward to this summer at Star Wars Celebration Europe II! Full Report
CEII: Artists Doug Chiang & Iain McCaig Announced
Legendary artists Doug Chiang and Iain McCaig will both be heading to Germany this summer for Star Wars Celebration Europe II! Full Report
CEII: Temuera Morrison Headed To Germany
Lucasfilm has just announced that Temuera Morrison will be joining the Celebration this summer! Full Report
Check Out This Star-Studded Sci-Fi Anthology Project
BigShinyRobot.com's Bryan Young gave us the heads-up about a cool anthology of science-fiction/fantasy tales to which he and a number of well-known Star Wars authors are contributing. Full Report
CEII: Official Pix Autograph Send-In & Pre-Order Service Now Live
Not able to attend the big show in Germany this summer? No worries, Official Pix has you covered with the official Star Wars Celebration Europe II Autograph Send-In & Pre-Order Service! Customers can now mail in their own items or simply pre-order officially licensed convention lithographs & store photographs. More info inside! Full Report
Star Wars Weekends 2013: Weekend #4 Guests
This past Sunday marked the final day of the 2013 Star Wars Weekends event which included some awesome actors, artists and an author that you just might be familiar with... Full Report
Fan Input, Now Published Article
Late last year, fan culture researcher, William Proctor, asked here for fan input for an article he was working on which he described as: "... a project which looks into fan responses to the news of the Disney take-over of Lucasfilm and the continuation of the ‘Star Wars’ film franchise in the 21st century". The results are in. You can check it out here: http://www.participations.org/Volume%2010/Issue%201/12%20Proctor%2010.1.pdf Full Report
EA Confirms Upcoming Star Wars Battlefront Game
At its E3 press conference today, Electronic Arts announced that its DICE development studio is working on a new Star Wars Battlefront title using its Frostbite 3 engine. Full Report
Star Wars Weekends 2013: Weekend #4 Motorcade
During Star Wars Weekends, we generally bring you images of the popular Celebrity Motorcade from a vantage point that is free and clear of anything except the characters and celebrity guests. For this final weekend though, we decided to change things up a bit... Full Report
Send In Your Questions For The ForceCast's Interview With Kevin Kiner
The ForceCast will be speaking to The Clone Wars composer Kevin Kiner on Wednesday night for an interview that will appear in Friday's episode. Full Report
Order 66 killed the majority of the Jedi, right? And then Darth Vader's Purge took care of the rest, correct? So by the time of the Original Trilogy, it was just Luke, Ben and Yoda. You know this, sure, but you don't know half of it! Full Report
Star Wars Episode VII Production To Start In Early 2014
JJ Abrams mentions a few things in a recent appearance at the Produced By Conference. Full Report
TSA Confiscates Peter Mayhew's Lightsaber Cane
Upon returning home to Dallas from a recent convention appearance in Denver, TSA confiscated Peter Mayhew's ( Chewbacca) walking cane that resembles a lightsaber. Don't they know better than to mess with THE Wookiee?! It wasn't until the actor took to twitter with his pleas for help that the issue was resolved. Get the full scoop here! Full Report
Rick McCallum Signs On To Produce New Sci-Fi Film R'Ha
Retired Star Wars producer Rick McCallum is joining Star Wars: The Clone Wars producer Steve Tzirlin and Life on Mars creator Matthew Graham to produce a feature film called R'Ha. Full Report
Back by popular demand... Don't Get Cocky, the t-shirt! Be the coolest guy or girl at the con with this stealthy Star Wars shirt. Guaranteed to generate inquiries and irritate moisture-farming teens. Be sure to order a Don't Get Cocky patch, too! Pre-order here until June 24th! Full Report
This R2-D2 pizza box is so full of awesome but only available in Japan. Part of a Star Wars promotion, there is also a Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace in 3D box as well. Click here to check them out! Full Report
George Lucas Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of American Graffiti
George Lucas was in Modesto, California Friday night to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his hit film American Graffiti. Full Report
Fantasy Flight Games Announces Beyond the Rim For The Upcoming Star Wars RPG
Fantasy Flight Games has announced Beyond the Rim, their first full-length adventure for the Star Wars®: Edge of the Empire™ Roleplaying Game. Full Report
ForceCast #256: The Artist Currently Known As Spencer
This week, official Star Wars artist and ForceCast Clone Wars Roundtable co-host Spencer Brinkerhoff III joins Eric to talk about his print for Celebration Europe II and the series of artist interviews he is recording for The ForceCast. We also kick off that series this week by presenting Spencer's interview with artist Ken Lashley. Plus, the iPad gets an award-winning Star Wars game for its tenth anniversary, Star Wars meets literature for the second annual Star Wars Reads Day, and the rest of the week's news. Full Report
CEII: Official Pix Autograph Hall Tickets Now Available For Pre-Order
Tickets for the Official Pix Star Wars Celebration Europe II Autograph Hall are now available for pre-order from now until July 10th! Full Report
USA Today Profiles Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy
As part of its "Innovators and Icons" series, USA Today has posted a lengthy profile of Kathleen Kennedy, the woman running Lucasfilm for Disney, in which Kennedy discusses her career as a film producer, her earliest experiences in the male-dominated movie business, and her expectations for the future of the industry. Full Report
Follow -- And Assist -- George Lucas' San Anselmo Park Project
Friend of TFN Pete Vilmur wrote in to let us know that the San Anselmo Downtown Park (which is being built as we speak on land that was donated by George Lucas) has its own Facebook page where Lucas fans and interested locals can follow the park's progress. Full Report
R2-KT Disney Mission Charity Patches
REMINDER! On May 18th R2-KT marched with The 501st Legion in the Star Wars Weekends parade opening weekend! Find out how you can collect some cool patches and help a charity after the jump! Full Report
SDCC: Gentle Giant Exclusive "Magnitude" Admiral Ackbar Mini Bust
Gentle Giant has announced their first Star Wars exclusive for San Diego Comic-Con! Full Report
Coming This Fall: The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett
You've seen The Jedi Path. You've seen The Book of Sith. Now witness the third installment in Lucasfilm's series of accessory-packed in-universe books, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter Code: From the Files of Boba Fett. Full Report
Roxy The Rancor Rockin' Her Universe
Roxy recently took a trip to Disney to catch some rays and ride space mountain. She also took in a bit of shopping, but somehow I don't think this new Her Universe Rogue Squadron Dress is going to fit. If you haven't met her yet, you can follow her on Facebook and Twitter, or you can email her right here! Full Report
New Empire and Rebellion Han Solo Novel Gets Title
Del Rey has just posted a title to the upcoming stand alone Han Solo book! Full Report
Another month has flown by and there is much to discuss! Chris and Jay are joined by Fanboys Director Kyle Newman who stops by to offer his commentary on all the latest Star Wars literature news and Topps trading cards return to Star Wars Insider as Editor Jonathan Wilkins also drops in to chat about issue #142. Tune in for listener feedback, upcoming titles and a whole lot more on this June episode of Jedi Journals! Full Report
Official Pix Photograph Discount Code
Have you been waiting for a discount code to place your next Star Wars photo order with Official Pix? Well here you go! Use code "OPX-DCC-2013" at checkout to save 10% on your purchase. This offer expires June 30, 2013. Click here to head to the store now! Full Report
Star Wars Weekends 2013: Weekend #3 Motorcade
The third of four Star Wars Weekends has wrapped for 2013 and we have another giant gallery of images from the Celebrity parade for your viewing pleasure! Full Report
Star Wars Weekends 2013: Weekend #3 Guests & New Merchandise
The third of four Star Wars Weekends for 2013 featured Ashley Eckstein, James Arnold Taylor, Sam Witwer, Warwick Davis, Tim Rose and more items debuting in Darth's Mall. Check out all the details inside! Full Report
Star Wars Weekends 2013: Weekend #3 Behind The Force Show
Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor continue their hosting responsibilities during the month long Star Wars Weekends celebration with the always popular Behind the Force show. There was a surprise guest who hopped on stage that you probably wouldn't expect. Check it out inside! Full Report
Watch The Special Edition Of The Return of Return of the Jedi
By now, you've probably seen Kyle Newman's tribute to Episode VI, The Return of Return of the Jedi: 30 Years and Counting. Today, The Official Star Wars Blog posted an expanded "special edition" of the short film, accompanied by a commentary from Newman. Full Report
Twitter Chat With TCW Episode Guide Author Jason Fry
DK Publishing, which released its Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Episode Guide today, conducted a Twitter chat with author Jason Fry this afternoon to promote the book. We've embedded a transcript of the Twitter chat in this post. Click through to check it out! Full Report
Star Wars Insider #142 Has Exclusive Trading Cards
It's been a while since we've seen them, but the latest issue of Star Wars Insider magazine has Topps trading cards included. Check out the exclusive first look at one of these four cards inside! Full Report
Star Wars Reads Day 2013 Announced
The official Facebook page for Star Wars Reads Day has announced the date for this year's celebration of all things literature. Full Report
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