EDITOR'S NOTE: THE TRAILER IS JUST THAT GOOD. I HAVE TO POST ONE MORE STAR WARS ITEM. (AND MAYBE, IF I'VE CALMED DOWN BY MONDAY, I MIGHT ACTUALLY POST SOME REAL NEWS. WELL, NON-STARWARS-DWEEBING....THAT'S NEWS, RIGHT?)

ODDSNENDS.....

CHECK OUT THIS GROOVY TO-BE-ADDED-TO-COLLECTION ITEM:

Star Wars A New Hope Style A Movie Poster Sculpture
Do you want to capture the buzz and excitement of Hollywood in your own home or office? This three-dimensional statue captures the original Star Wars movie poster and turns it into a must-have collectible! It is hand-painted, measures 8 1/2-inches x 11-inches, and is made of high-quality cold-cast resin! Each limited edition cast is showcased within an artistic frame-like edge!

Coming Soon!
Price: $89.99



EDITOR'S NOTE: THESPING AND DWEEBING TOGETHER. HEAVEN!

Star Wars: Musical Edition on Stage at Celebration III

Saga Stage, Hall GIndiana Convention Center

Times to be announced, and location may change. Please check starwars.com and starwarscelebration.com for updates closer to the show.

Singing droids, tap-dancing stormtroopers, scene-stealing Wookiees, the Imperial March burlesque . . . the Star Wars: Musical Edition at Celebration III will be like a little bit of Broadway got mixed up with the galaxy far, far away, then traveled to the Saga Stage at the Indiana Convention Center. EDITOR'S NOTE: WOW. FOR THE THEATER DWEEBS IN THE READING AUDIENCE THIS IS AS CLOSE TO DWEEBNIRVANA AS IT CAN GET, HUH?! (NOW THAT I THINK ABOUT IT, I ALWAYS DID KIND THINK OF ODDBOB AS A DANCING/SINGING EWOK).

Written by Kris "Rogue" Shindler and Jeff Suess, and arranged by Steve Peters, the lively parody was first produced through the MIT Musical Theater Guild in 2003. Fans at Celebration III can enjoy shows planned daily for the Saga Stage in Hall G.

"Jeff and Steve and I always dreamed of performing the show for a broad Star Wars audience" says Shindler. "It was great to perform in Boston, but Celebration III means a lot more Star Wars fans in one place."

Audiences can look forward to hearing a whole different sound from their favorite Star Wars characters. There will be songs, and maybe dances, everywhere from the Mos Eisley Cantina to the bridge of the Millennium Falcon.

Shindler and Suess wrote the songs for the production, and a script that was loosely-based on the Star Wars films. Over the course of about five years they had fun writing, not thinking that someday they might produce their work. At one point, says Shindler, they realized that they had completed enough material for at least half a show, and decided to finish the script. They brought in Peters, who proved a perfect fit with his understanding of both Star Wars and musical scores.

Shindler, Suess, and Peters will be heading up the Celebration III production, with the help of producer Jacquelyn Kirtley and technical director Mark Rousculp. The company -- 40 members strong -- is looking forward to sharing their unique performance with audiences of like-minded fans.

"The production parodies Star Wars, and parodies musical theater," concludes Shindler. "It's a combination that lets us combine our inner Star Wars geek and theater geek." EDITOR'S NOTE: GEEK/DWEEB...WHATEVER. SURE WISH I COULD SEE THIS SHOW. DRAT.

'Revenge of the Sith' eBooks
Press Release

Del Rey Books to Publish Illustrated Screenplay for Star Wars:® Episode III Revenge Of The Sith As Exclusive E-BookNew York, New York (March 9, 2005) –

Del Rey Books, in conjunction with LucasBooks, a division of Lucasfilm, Ltd., announced today that they will publish the illustrated screenplay to the highly anticipated final installment in the Star Wars® saga, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, as an exclusive eBook.

Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Illustrated Screenplay by George Lucas will go onsale nationwide on April 2nd.

The eBook screenplay will be available in all major eBook formats, including Microsoft® Reader, eReader Pro (formerly Palm eReader), Adobe® Reader® and Mobipocket, and will be priced at a low $4.99 through the release of the film on May 19th, when the price will go up to $7.99.

As a special bonus, Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith Illustrated Screenplay will be bundled with a free digital copy of The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith – The Final Chapter by Lucasfilm insider J.W. Rinzler.

This eBook is a companion piece to the Del Rey title The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith by the same author, which hits bookstores across the country onApril 2nd.

The Making of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith – The Final Chapter will also be available for free download on Moviefone/AOL, StarWars.com, and Del Rey’s own ReadStarWars.com.“We’re really excited to be using cutting-edge publishing technology to bring books to our readers that could never have been published before in this pre-movie timeframe,” said Amy Gary, Director of Publishing for Lucasfilm Licensing.

New Art Books From Chronicle Books
By year's end, Star Wars bibliophiles can add two lavish tomes to their bookshelves or coffee tables as Chronicle Books continues its tradition of producing high-end books celebrating the artistry of Star Wars.

For the first time, more than 300 of the most evocative, memory-laden, and impactful posters created to promote the Star Wars saga are gathered in one book, a heavily illustrated history of Star Wars poster art.

Here, you'll find not only the treasured classics of the original trilogy and bold new pieces for the prequel trilogy, but also rare variant, foreign, and some unusual international posters that have rarely seen print before.

The Star Wars Poster Book, by Stephen J. Sansweet and Peter Vilmur, is the ultimate gallery tour of this favorite collectible art form.



The undisputed giant of Star Wars books is the Star Wars Chronicles published in 1997. This immense, oversized book featured more than 300 pages of full color photos, delving into the Lucasfilm Archives to present never before seen images of props, costumes, models, and all the detail found in the classic films of the original trilogy.

With Revenge of the Sith completing the saga this year, the time is right for Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels, the follow-up book of similar scale and depth. Film frames, production stills, early sketches, computer renderings, outtakes, fold-out vehicle scale diagrams, and more explain and deconstruct the richly layered back-story and fully realized universe of Episodes I, II and III. The book features insightful text that details both the fictional Star Wars universe and the behind-the-scene filmmaking process.



Star Wars Chronicles: The Prequels is by Stephen J. Sansweet and Pablo Hidalgo.

Keep checking starwars.com for more information about these upcoming titles. They are scheduled for release in December, 2005. EDITOR'S NOTE: THE FIRST CHRONICLES BOOK WAS ONE OF MY SPECIAL (WHILESTILLGAINFULLYEMPLOYED) SPLURGES. IT IS A GORGEOUS BOOK. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Star Wars Magnetic Personalities
Give your fridge some Star Wars flair with a great new set of sculpted character magnets available exclusively in the U.S. through StarWarsShop.com.

Previously available only in Japan, each magnet features a highly accurate 3-dimensional likeness of seven different Star Wars characters from the artisans at Kotobukiya, sculptors of the ever-popular line of Star Wars vinyl statues.

Magnets measure about two inches tall and include Darth Vader, Stormtrooper, TIE Fighter Pilot, Tusken Raider, R2-D2, C-3PO, and Jawa. Collectors will receive eight magnets -- seven different characters with the possibility of an eighth "secret" chase character -- each packaged individually within the original merchandising case sent to Japanese retailers. EDITOR'S NOTE: A MORE AFFORDABLE SPLURGE, PERCHANCE?

Head on over to StarWarsShop.com and get your set of magnetic Star Wars personalities today!


EDITOR'S NOTE: AND ONE LAST MISC. SW ITEM FOR THE WEEK. (I AM GIDDY AND A-DROOL. CAN MAY 19TH COME SOON ENOUGH???!!!)
Classic Berkey Art Available at StarWarsShop.com
The artwork that graced the cover of the 1977 Star Wars novelization served to introduce many fans to that galaxy far, far away.

The menacing dark figure of Vader, who looms large over the heroes clearly defined in white, undoubtedly intrigued many who had not yet seen the film.

Artist John Berkey, whose illustrations in the science fiction genre have been winning him acclaim since the '70s, produced several works of art for the fledgling Star Wars production, including one that landed the cover of the best-selling 1977 Star Wars novelization. The formal composition of heroes, villains, and droids against a backdrop of dog-fighting starships was the perfect image to convey the spirit of the story and film.

For nearly 30 years, Berkey's original artwork has resided quietly within the walls of Lucasfilm, seen only by a relative few.

For the first time, "Force of Life, Power of Death" is being made available to fans as a limited edition giclée on paper or deluxe oversize print on canvas, with edition sizes of 500 and 50 respectively. Both are available framed or unframed.

This is a rare opportunity to own one of the most significant images from the earliest days of the Star Wars phenomenon, presented for the first time without titles or credits printed over the artwork. StarWarsShop.com has a limited number of these to offer, so make this your chance to own a truly stunning piece of Star Wars artwork.

Framed Classic Art by John Berkey

Our Price: $495.00
Art by John Berkey originally featured on the 1977 Star Wars novelization Edition size of 500 worldwide Approx. 23" x 32" framed Gicleé on Paper

ICAN'THELPITMORESTARWARSSTUFF

EDITOR'S NOTE: ONCE AGAIN, I AM BY-PASSING OODLES OF NON-SW STUFF TO POST MORE STAR WARS BOUNTY. (I CAN'T HELP IT; THE TRAILER.....DID I MENTION THAT IT ROCKS?.....HAS ME SO COMPLETELY IN THE MOOD FOR ALL THINGS LUCAS, I JUST CAN'T DENY MYSELF).

Lucas Says New 'Star Wars' May Rate PG-1
George Lucas says the newest — and final installment — of his "Star Wars" films may get a PG-13 rating.

"I don't think I would take a 5- or a 6-year-old to this. It's way too strong," Lucas says of "Star Wars Episode III — Revenge of the Sith" on CBS' "60 Minutes," to air Sunday (7 p.m. EST).

EDITOR'S NOTE: AND A LINK TO THE 60 MINUTES WEBSITE WITH A SNEAK PEEK AT THE 60 MINUTES INSTALLMENT (COURTESY OF EXCELLENT DWEEBPAL DAVID L) -----

http://www.cbsnews.com/sections/60minutes/main3415.shtml

"My feeling is that it will probably be a PG-13, so it will be the first `Star Wars' that's a PG-13."

"Revenge of the Sith," the third prequel to the "Star Wars" trilogy, will open May 19. EDITOR'S NOTE: MEMO TO STEWART Z. ----- THIS IS THE DAY WE SHOULD TAKE OFF FROM WORK AND ALL GO TO THE MOVIES!!!

The movie features Anakin Skywalker's transformation to Darth Vader, a descent based on Lucas' vision of hell, a mythical planet composed entirely of erupting volcanoes.

"We're going to watch him make a pact with the devil," says the director. "The film is more dark ... more emotional. It's much more of a tragedy."

Despite critical pans of Episodes I and II, Lucas says in the interview: "Actually, I am very happy. I'm very pleased with the whole thing."EDITOR'S NOTE: WELL GOOD FOR HIM. (I'D HATE IT IF ALL THAT FAN-BOY...AND GIRL, KARLA/REBECCA...SNIPING HURT UNCLE GEORGIE'S FEELINGS)

Episode III Gallery
Each week, Hyperspace members have enjoyed access to premiere images and artwork through two of most popular features on the site: Before the Helmet and Art of Revenge.

Every issue of the Star Wars Insider and other official fan magazines also deliver unique images of Episode III.

As Episode III nears release, its reach begins to extend beyond the world of devoted fans. The growing buzz for Revenge of the Sith is starting to spread around the globe EDITOR'S NOTE: A LOVELY SELECTION OF PICS I'VE COLLECTED. I'M SURE WE'LL GET SOME EXCELLENT SCREENCAPS AT ANY MOMENT FROM THE WONDERFUL TRAILER, BUT THESE ARE PRETTY COOL IN THE MEANWHILE:

Friday Trekking

EDITOR'S NOTE: HAPPY FRIDAY DWEEBPALS! FIRST UP, MAY I JUST LET EVERYONE KNOW THAT A) THE NEW STAR WARS TRAILER COMPLETELY AND TOTALLY ROCKS!, AND B) THE NEW MOVIE "ROBOTS" DITTO.

AND NOW, SOME STAR TREK NEWS:

STAR TREK XI:
According to Variety, Erik Jendresen (Band of Brothers) has been hired to write the screenplay for Star Trek XI, the next installment in the most successful franchise in entertainment history.

Rick Berman EDITOR'S NOTE: WELL, BERMAN IS INVOLVED SO WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THIS PROJECT WILL GET PUSHED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION? ( DO I HEAR SLIM? NONE?) has been working on development of the film with Jordan Kerner (Inspector Gadget) and Kerry McCluggage (Miami Vice television series) even though reports out of the studio had the project being shelved in January.

Rumored to center around the Romulan war,which took place prior to the original series, the film currently doesn't even have a tentative release date on Paramount's schedule.

Star Trek Scribe Talks About New Film
SyFy Portal had a chance to chat with Erik Jendresen who was recently signed to write the next installmentin the "Star Trek" franchise.

Jenresen told that, "the story concept, the basic idea of this thing, is pretty damn big. It's a noble enterprise, pun intended." EDITOR'S NOTE: FUNNY. I FEEL A BIG OLE HONKIN TREMOR IN THE FORCE.

He admitted that he is not a diehard Star Trek fan but he was drawn in my being offered a blank slate and a simple notion.

Jendresen said that, "We're going 160-odd years before Kirk is born. It's an earlier time, and I think it would be really refreshing to feel something in the course of telling this tale, instead of being wowed by special effects, or presenting another crew in jeopardy where, in the end, the captain does something brilliant, and all’s right with the world.” EDITOR'S NOTE: THERE'S NOT-A-FAN-SO-BRINGS-FRESH-EYES AND THEN THERE'S DISRESPECTFUL-TO-FRANCHISE-HEART-AND-THEREFORE-CLUELESS. HMMM?

Koenig Returns to Chekov Role for Net Series
Jack Marshall, Executive Producer of “Star Trek: New Voyages” has announced publicly that an agreement has been reached with Walter Koenig to reprise his role as Pavel Chekov in the production called only “New Voyages Episode 404”, written by D.C. Fontana.

Marshall is mum on any more information regarding Koenig’s return as the Trek icon. Koenig will reprise his role in the latest episode of the internet production “Star Trek: New Voyages” set to be filmed this Fall.

Koenig stated, “I had pretty well determined that Star Trek and Chekov were part of my past. I mean, who wouldn’t, it’s been nearly forty years since my first “Warp factor four, Keptin”. But then the folks from "New Voyages" approached and we started kicking around ideas for a Chekov story. It occurred to me that what we were coming up with was what every actor dreams of: a second chance to get it right. An opportunity not only to resurrect a role, but to make of that character a living breathing profoundly human - being. It is almost beyond comprehension that this is happening so late in my life! Talk about belated reward, talk about closure, talk about science fiction! I didn’t believe I could ever again be this excited about performing a part. I guess it isn’t so trite after all: perhaps, all good things do come to those who wait.”

Star Trek: New Voyages appeared on the internet in January 17th 2004 with a second installment being released October 8th 2004. With over 16 million downloads to date, "Star Trek: New Voyages" continues the missions of the original Enterprise with new actors playing the legendary characters of Captain Kirk, Mister Spock and Doctor McCoy. Star Trek New Voyages was created and is produced by James Cawley and Jack Marshall with producer Max Rem, Visual Effects creator, and consulting producer, Eugene Roddenberry, Jr, son of the late Star Trek Creator, Gene Roddenberry.

This project is not produced by and is not associated with the Star Trek television and motion pictures properties or Paramount Pictures Corporation. EDITOR'S NOTE: I WONDER IF KOENIG'S INVOLVEMENT GETS LAWYERS INTO IT? IF THIS IS A NON-PARAMOUNT PRODUCTION, DOES THE INVOLVEMENT OF AN ORIGINAL CAST-MEMBER GET INTO STICKY TERRITORY AS TO THE RIGHTS?

NOT THAT I CARE, REALLY.......

SWSWSW-SHOPPING

EDITOR'S NOTE: AND LEST WE THINK IT'S SOMEHOW ALL ABOUT ART (WHOEVER THAT IS....)

April 2 Launches Star Wars Promotions
On April 2, Revenge of the Sith's family of promo partners will launch some of the coolest merchandising tie-in promotions ever conceived for a Star Wars film. EDITOR'S NOTE: JUMPING UP AND DOWN, COUNTING MY PENNIES, ROBBING SMALL CHILDREN, BREAKING PIGGY BANKS LEFT AND RIGHT!!!!!

Breakfast cereals, kids meals, candies, soft drinks, ringtones, and much more stand ready to be received by fans, families and collectors.

Here's a look at some of the activity that will start soon in the U.S.

Burger King
Burger King rejoins Star Wars for the first time since 1983's Return of the Jedi collectible glass promotion.

This time, collectors will have a go at a wild array of "super deformed" Star Wars character and vehicle toys spanning the entire saga. Their adult-targeted campaign EDITOR'S NOTE: RE-READ THIS SENTENCE WITH ME, SHALL WE? NOT ONLY IS THIS BLATANTLY NOT FOR KIDS (WE'RE NOT EVEN PRETENDING ANY MORE), BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE STAR WARS/BURGER KING PORN! LIFE IS GOOOOOOOD!!!! will include a scratcher card game that allows players to "Choose Your Destiny" in which every card is a potential winner--you must simply make the right choice to win!

Masterfoods
Masterfoods, whose brands include M&M's, Kudos, Skittles, and Lucas, are giving fans a plethora of packaging EDITOR'S NOTE: A 'PLETHORA OF PACKAGING'!!! OOOOO!!!! designs to collect across their candy and snack brand lines.

The M&M's brand will launch the Star Wars M-pire campaign which will debut the new dark chocolate M&M's and feature several new M&M's characterizations of Star Wars characters.

Pepsi
Pepsi's activities will include unique Episode III packaging designs on their 12-packs, 24-packs, and 2-liter soft drink products including Diet Pepsi, Pepsi, Caffeine Free Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Diet Dew and Slice.

Also, Pepsi is launching a Darth Dew Slurpee, in collectible cups at 7-Eleven stores nationwide. EDITOR'S NOTE: I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY. I'M TOO BUSY JUMPING UP AND DOWN IN A PRE-SUGAR-SHOCK HYSTERIA. OH BLISS!!!

Cingular
Cingular is offering exclusive mobile content consisting of ringtones, screensavers, wallpapers, and games.

Frito Lay
Fans can expect Star Wars-themed packaging for LAY'S® Classic and LAY'S® Wavy potato chips, including an in-bag surprise consisting of 1 of 12 exclusive sticker designs and in-store displays picturing scenes and characters from across the saga. EDITOR'S NOTE: WHO VOLUNTEERS TO EAT LOTS OF CHIPS AND SEND ME STICKERS? (PONY UP DWEEBPALS, THIS IS YOUR QOTD ASKING...UMM...BEGGING).

Also new this year, for a limited time only, Frito-Lay will feature a Star Wars-inspired CHEETOS® snack.

Kellogg's
Kellogg's "Fuel the Force" campaign will include their breakfast cereal, toaster pastry, waffle, cracker, and fruit snack brands with features such as Star Wars-themed packaging, game card boxes, light-up "saberspoon" EDITOR'S NOTE: SABERSPOONS? LIFE IS JUST SO DARN GOOD.premiums, cookie jars, plates, and snack bowls.

Star Wars even get its own licensed cereal!

Keep checking starwars.com as the Episode III excitement heats up for more details about these exciting promotions, contests and premiums.

EDITOR'S NOTE: BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE!
iPod Skins, Commando Maquette & More StarWarsShop.com Exclusives
Starting today, StarWarsShop.com is offering several products that will be available nowhere else, including a new Darth Vader iPod skin and Republic Commando maquette.

Make sure to head on over to see what's in store:

Darth Vader iPod SkinFor fans who take their music on the move, we have an exclusive new Episode III iPod skin, featuring a seething red image of the man in black himself. Trendsetting fans can show off their Star Wars fashion savvy with this great new Sith accessory, available only at StarWarsShop.com. Get these while they're hot!



Republic Commando MaquetteOriginally conceived as an in-house exclusive for LucasArts employees, this extremely limited Republic Commando maquette, depicting the heroic squad from the newly released Star Wars Republic Commando videogame, is now available for a limited time only at StarWarsShop.com. From an edition size of just 400, StarWarsShop.com is offering the remainder of those not distributed to LucasArts insiders, making shoppers and in-house employees the only people able to own one of these stunning sculptures.

Attention Hyperspace members: The Republic Commando Maquette will be offered exclusively first to Hyperspace members for 24 hours before being opened up to other shoppers. If you're not yet a member, sign up today!



Republic Commando T-shirtShow your excitement for Star Wars Republic Commando videogame with this exclusive new t-shirt available only from StarWarsShop.com. The front displays the Republic insignia with "Who's Watching Your Back?" on the reverse. Cool, understated, edgy.EDITOR'S NOTE: NOT TO MENTION GROOVY!


EDITOR'S NOTE: DID I MENTION THE WORD 'GROOVY'? LET'S TALK SERIOUSLY GROOVY NOW:
First Look: New Hasbro Game

Trivial Pursuit DVD Star Wars Saga Edition Game:Trivial Pursuit DVD Star Wars Saga Edition Game combines traditional game play, modern DVD technology, and 2,500 questions from all six Star Wars movies in six new categories: The Cantina; The Force; Heroes, Villains & Scoundrels; The Saga; A Galaxy Far, Far Away...; and Hyperspace.

With 1,800 card questions, 600 interactive questions on two DVDs and 100 special cards on screen, this game is sure to bring Star Wars fans on a trip down memory lane. Special to this game will be up to 20 DVD questions that will feature selected Star Wars fans acting out various scenes from the saga.

As previously reported, many fans who attended last year's San Diego International Comic-Con convention auditioned to be filmed for this edition. This game is recommended for ages 10 and older.

Fans who think they know every tiny detail regarding Boba Fett's ship to Darth Vader's helmet may find themselves in a challenge of the wits thanks to Hasbro's upcoming Trivial Pursuit DVD Star Wars Saga Edition Game.

The extensive game will include two DVDs with 700 video questions (including those featuring lucky fans who were chosen during the auditions held at last year's San Diego Comic-Con International), 1,800 card questions, four brand new metallic pawn movers, game board, scoring wedges and instructions.

The questions -- ranging from beginner to uber-expert -- will cover material from all six Star Wars movies in six new categories:

The Cantina: This section contains questions that pertain to all the scenes, aliens, cameos, and more that give the films atmosphere. This includes locations that are merely passed through and characters that are on screen for a very short time.

The Force: This section contains questions about the cause and effect of major events in the saga, like who caused a memorable action or what happened at a specific location.

Heroes, Villains & Scoundrels: This section contains questions that pertain to all main characters including leading characters such as Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader, as well as key supporting roles such as C-3PO, Darth Maul, Leia, Jabba, etc.

The Saga: This section contains questions that pertain to plot. For example, players will be asked questions like "Who says this line?" or "Who is missing from this scene?"

A Galaxy Far, Far Away: This section contains questions that pertain to significant locations including planets, cities, specific buildings and features within them.

Hyperspace: This is the wild card category where anything about Star Wars could be asked.
It's no surprise that Star Wars fans like to try and stump one another with the minutest of trivia, and Hasbro promises to deliver challenging questions for all types of fans.

"We not only test player's knowledge with our brand new Trivial Pursuit card questions, our DVD provides an entirely new type of experience, allowing us to challenge fans in many new ways," Hasbro Games Senior Game Designer Scott Clark says. "For example, a player may be asked to identify a line a character didn't say, or an image that is slowly revealed onscreen, or an element in an image that doesn't belong, or even, what happens next? They'll have some time to consider the question and review hints we provide. But once that timer hits the 5 second mark, everyone else they're playing with will have a chance to jump in and answer."

Not only does the game have a unique style of game play, but the trivia doesn't stop at the usual "who said what" type of questions.

In fact, many fans who are more skilled at solving puzzles than remembering obscure facts may find themselves in the winners circle more often than not. EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS SOUNDS LIKE MY IDEA OF GAME-HECK, BUT I STILL HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE TO HAVE THIS GAME. (YOU SHOULD SEE THE DVD/VIDEO ELEMENTS OF IT. SUPER COOL!)

"Every aspect of this game is brand new, from the game board to the unique metal movers, to the cards and, of course, the DVD," Clark reveals. "To ensure the most enjoyable experience for novices and fanatics alike, we've focused specifically on the six movies, balanced the card questions between both ends of the spectrum, and our DVD questions are structured in such a way that players are actually solving puzzles over time more than being tested exclusively on their factual knowledge. We don't really call our DVD questions, but we rather refer to them as puzzles due to how we deliver the information. For example, we may ask players to identify a ship or vehicle from a progression of still images at different zoom levels, or ask them to descramble of word, or identify a distorted vocal or obscure sound. These are all questions that can only be asked through the multimedia presentation available on a DVD."

Of course, beyond the mere fun of solving puzzles in the game, players will also be thrilled to see other fans -- and not just actors and film clips -- featured in the game. Thanks to the overwhelming outpouring of fans auditioning to be included in the game during the 2004 San Diego International Comic-Con, the game features clips of fans in the act of asking questions about all six movies on the DVD.

"The highlight of these unique elements is the inclusion of some of the most dedicated Star Wars fans we've come across, specifically the 21 finalists from our Comic-Con 2004 event," Clark says. "This was huge success for us, and we're proud and honored to be able to feature the fans that have added such dimension to Star Wars over the decades."

The game is available April 2nd.

Star Wars Pin Panache
Continuing a Star Wars tradition that began with Attack of the Clones and Disney Star Wars Weekends exclusives, Pin USA launches 24 all new pins just in time for Revenge of the Sith.

Among the array of Episode III images are new anime-inspired characterizations from the original trilogy as well as some flaming Vader graphics that really heat up the look of this great collection.

img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v200/txkarenr/GroovyHanpin.jpg" alt="Image hosted by Photobucket.com"> EDITOR'S NOTE: MUSTHAVEMUSTHAVEMUSTHAVE!

EDITOR'S NOTE: DIGGIN THE GIRL WITH THE GUN!

EDITOR'S NOTE: CHECK OUT THE PIN WITH THE 70'S HAIR!

Meanwhile, you can get your collection started with three bundled sets of select pins being offered now:

Anakin and Vader Stylized Art Pin Set
Jedi Emblem Pin Set
Darth Vader Emblem Pin Set

Wear them or display them--either way, these are a great way to exhibit some Star Wars fashion in time for this summer's hottest movie!

Vader Takes the Cake: New from DecoPac
No birthday would be complete without a special Star Wars cake decorated with products from DecoPac.

Coming to a bakery near you this April, new Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith cake and cupcake decor featuring Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, and more!

"Everyone loves a party, and where there's a party, there's got to be cake," DecoPac Sr. Marketing/Licensing Manager John Gardner says. "And what better reason for fans to celebrate than the release of Revenge of the Sith!"

And there are plenty of cool Revenge of the Sith cake and cupcake decorations and add-ons coming from DecoPac this Spring. Authorized bakeries will be able to use such decorating sets as Revenge of the Sith backdrops, edible film images, and a Yoda figure with light-up lightsaber.

Other fun additions to the cakes include Darth Vader backpack tags with a voice changer and Darth Vader spinning keychains.

"You can make your voice sound downright galactic when you speak through Darth Vader's helmet," Gardner explains. "Plus, you can clip him to your backpack along with the Spinner Key Tag featured on the same cake!"

There's also something special in store for those fans who love cupcakes as much as larger cakes.

"Cupcakes are a special treat and great to snack on when a cake is too much," Gardner says. "Fans will find Star Wars character rings on cupcakes featuring Darth Vader, R2-D2 and C-3PO."

If you want to be part of the Star Wars edible universe yourself, then bring a photo of yourself to authorized bakeries to become part of the cake decoration.

"For a personalized touch, don't forget to ask your local bakery about their Star Wars PhotoCake images," Gardner suggests. "Bakeries that have the DecoPac scan to print PhotoCake systems can put your picture inside of a Star Wars frame or write a personalized message next to a Star Wars: Episode III image!"

Fans can find cakes decorated with their favorite Star Wars characters at grocery stores and retail bakeries authorized to carry Episode III products.

In March, fans can find the nearest bakery carrying Star Wars cakes and cupcakes by going to Cakes.com and entering in the keywords: "Star Wars." EDITOR'S NOTE: I DON'T EVEN LIKE CAKE, AND THIS IS SOUNDING GOOD TO ME!

A Closer Look at a Mashing Success: Darth Tater
Not even Mr. Potato Head can resist the power of the dark side. Meet Darth Tater.

This Sith spud comes with a red lightsaber, black cape, and helmet, shoes, eyes, nose, teeth, and more! EDITOR'S NOTE: AND NOTE THE LOVELY DERRIERE STORAGE AREA! (I USE MINE TO STORE COOKIES).

Darth Tater will be available for purchase this April at a toy store near you.

"Mr. Potato Head is one of the most fun and versatile products because he's all about changing and rearranging," Todd Rywolt, Playskool Vice President of Marketing says. "A Star Wars Mr. Potato Head is always something we wanted to do and a couple of years back, we did an employee design contest for just for fun. Several submissions were Star Wars-related which reminded us of the concept. With Episode III focusing so much on Darth Vader, the time was right. Lucasfilm agreed and Darth Tater was born!"

The Playskool design team created the product, which took about nine months. Of course, the team had a feeling kids wouldn't be the only ones excited about meeting the terrifying tuber. EDITOR'S NOTE: "TERRIFYING TUBER" LOL!!!!

"Darth Tater brings together two popular icons in a very fun way," Rywolt says. "Everyone has had a Mr. Potato Head, just as everyone knows the infamous villain, Darth Vader. The reaction from both kids and adults has been tremendous!"

This also marks the first time Mr. Potato Head has been dressed to pay tribute to a film as epic as Star Wars.

"Mr. Potato Head has been Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny," Rywolt says. "But he has never played another movie character, other than himself in the Disney/Pixar's Toy Story movies."

With his new-found stardom, one has to wonder if Darth Tater could easily take over the galaxy.
"Why not, Mr. Potato Head's got widespread appeal and eyes everywhere," Rywolt jokes.

Of course, most fans are simply curious about the outcome of a lightsaber duel if Darth Vader and Mr. Potato Head were to come face to removable face.

"Mr. Potato Head, of course," Rywolt answers. "Even Darth Vader couldn't resist smiling at America's favorite spud!"

EDITOR'S NOTE: AND NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT SOMETHING ALMOST AS NEAR AND DEAR TO MY HEART AS IS STAR WARS....POPCORN!

Snappy Crackle POP! Star Wars Popcorn Machines
Snappy brings the theater-going experience one step closer to home with a series of all new Star Wars popcorn machines coming this April.

Theme out your home theater or simply take it out on the porch for a backyard barbeque--these Star Wars poppers bring the cinematic experience to you.

Made of stainless steel, aluminum, powder-coated steel, and tempered glass, these commercial grade poppers feature conveniences like a kernel-catcher drawer and presentation lamp. Easy to clean and operate, each machine can be purchased alone or with coordinating cart for taking the fun outside.

There are two models themed out for Revenge of the Sith, another with droid duo R2-D2 and C-3PO, and two more sporting the sinister Vader visage (Episode III artwork version or sand-blasted look). The two Vader versions feature cool flaming graphics that really heat up their designs.

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Look for these to be available in time for pool parties and home movie nights this summer!

Limited Edition Clone Wars Watch
Our Price: $105.00

Features the animated incarnations of Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Yoda Includes a collectible case and certificate of authenticity Worldwide edition size of 2,000

Ships May 2005

The Clone Wars Animated Series returns this March, and Fossil has a fantastic new watch to commemorate the event. This highly stylized timepiece, which features the animated incarnations of Mace Windu, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Yoda, has a brushed metal finish and sports an adjustable leather band studded with four polished rivets.
Fans of animation will appreciate the way the face has been designed within the bezel--the images of Mace, Obi-Wan/Anakin, and Yoda appear to "float" on three separate plains within the bezel, simulating the look of an animation cel and background setup. Keep up to the minute with this Forceful animated foursome from the highly collectible Fossil series of watches.