Last year, during New York Comic Con, Random House announced the book “Kenobi,” by John Jackson Miller. Until now, the book didn’t have a cover but io9 has a photo of the final cover along with a description of the book.
“Kenobi” is scheduled for an August 27, 2013 release.
Our friend Shawn, over at Nerdgasms.net, sent along a link to these cool photos of abandoned Star Wars sets in Tunisia.
It’s interesting to think that these sets are just sitting in the desert but there have been fans that, over the past several years, have journeyed to Tunisia and other shooting locations to track down relics from the movie shoots. As recently as Celebration IV in 2007, several collectors journeyed to Buttercup Valley in Southern California and uncovered discarded set pieces from the filming of Jabba’s Sail Barge.
Gus Lopez and his wife, Pam Green, have traveled to multiple filming locations and documented their journeys on The Star Wars Traveler section of The Star Wars Collectors Archive.
And we can’t forget about Mark Dermul, who went as far as raising funds and restoring the Lars homestead filming location.
Photos hit the Internet yesterday of a new Lego set, 75025 Jedi Defender-class Cruiser from The Old Republic. The set, which contains 927 pieces, will include four minifigures, including three that are new; Sith Warrior, Jedi Knight, Jedi Consular and a Sith Trooper.
Price will probably be around $100. There doesn’t seem to be a release date yet but look for it later in the year.
MORGAN FREEMAN RETURNS TO SCIENCE CHANNEL FOR AN ALL NEW SEASON OF TELEVISION’S MOST MIND-BLOWING SERIES - THROUGH THE WORMHOLE
–Academy-Award® Winner, Morgan Freeman, Takes Viewers from the Depths of the Mind to the Expanses of the Universe in All-New Awe-Inspiring Episodes Premiering June 5 at 10PM/EST—
(Silver Spring, Md.)— Iconic movie star, Morgan Freeman, returns to Science Channel to host the fourth installment of television’s most-astonishing franchise, the Emmy® nominated THROUGH THE WORMHOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN on Wednesday, June 5, at 10:00 PM (ET/PT). Featuring nine riveting episodes, this all-new season poses thought-provoking and awe-inspiring questions spanning science, space, and humankind sure to satisfy viewers’ insatiable curiosities. THROUGH THE WORMHOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN analyzes perplexing issues that have puzzled mankind for generations. Season four’s premiere episode dives right into mystery and controversy with exploration of the charged topic, “When Does Life Begin?”
“One of the inherent characteristics of mankind is our need to understand truth and meaning. Our drive to ask ‘how,’ ‘why’ and ‘what if’ makes us who we are – and provides the basis for THROUGH THE WORMHOLE,” said Freeman. “Working on THROUGH THE WORMHOLE gives me the opportunity to bring together renowned physicists, cosmologists and neuroscientists to explore some of science’s greatest questions.”
In season four of THROUGH THE WORMHOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN, Science Channel dares to take on some of today’s most controversial topics. Each episode boasts innovative scientific research and groundbreaking theories brought to viewers by scientists who break down the walls of today’s most compelling subjects. Every week viewers will be challenged to consider new perspectives and confronted with ideas that push the envelope of conventional television. Other questions tackled in this new season include, “Did God Create Evolution?”, “How Do Aliens Think?”, “Can Our Minds Be Hacked?”, and “Will Sex Become Extinct?”
“THROUGH THE WORMHOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN is a defining franchise for Science Channel and offers our viewers exactly what they crave – insight into science’s most captivating and mind-blowing questions,” said Debbie Adler Myers, general manager and executive vice president for Science Channel. “Morgan Freeman is the perfect tour guide to take viewers along as we explore the world’s biggest and boldest topics in search for the truth. We are thrilled to be back for a fourth season guiding our loyal audience once again ‘Through the Wormhole.’”
For the first time ever, Wormhole fans will be granted exclusive access behind the scenes with Morgan Freeman and the producers of THROUGH THE WORMOLE WITH MORGAN FREEMAN to get a glimpse of how each question is explored and explained. Find out about Freeman’s deep interest in science and the methods used to visualize and simplify complicated, often philosophical, subjects incorporating the latest discoveries from scientists in the field. The never before seen footage will be available only at sciencechannel.com/wormhole.
THROUGH THE WORMHOLE is produced by Revelations Entertainment. James Younger, Morgan Freeman, Tracy Mercer and Lori McCreary are executive producers. Bernadette McDaid, Rocky Collins and Deborah Adler Myers are executive producers for Science Channel. McDaid is vice president of production for SCIENCE, and Myers is general manager and executive vice president for Science Channel.
Full series description below:
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Episode 1: WHEN DOES LIFE BEGIN?
Premieres Wednesday, June 5 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
The premiere episode explores what defines the beginning of a life. It is a debate that has raged for centuries’. Groundbreaking evidence reveals that inside all of us are traces of cells from our relatives, blurring the lines between one life and another. Technology is now giving birth to new life forms made of surprising components—from droplets of oil in a Petri dish, to conscious robots and to a new global internet-connected life form comprised of all humanity.
Episode 2: CAN WE SURVIVE THE DEATH OF THE SUN?
Premieres Wednesday, June 12 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
The Sun holds a dark secret. Someday it will bathe us in a fiery, planetary holocaust.. Will the Sun someday, bathe us in a fiery, planetary holocaust? How will we survive the death of our star? The technology to move our entire civilization to Mars sounds like sci-fi, but it is almost within our grasp. Reaching a second Earth across the galaxy could be possible thanks to a radical new propulsion technology from manmade black holes.
Episode 3: HOW DO ALIENS THINK?
Premieres Wednesday, June 19 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
By studying the non-humans in our midst, scientists are learning how alien minds might function. Biologists and computer scientists watch “dumb” ants form an intelligent super-organism; neuroscientists probe the mysterious brains of octopuses; and a team of researchers show that even plants behave in ways we normally only associate with animals. Meanwhile, a linguist tries to imagine advanced alien language by recreating centuries of human language evolution, a researcher teaches humans to feel an alien sense and a groundbreaking psychologist finds that super-intelligent aliens may still be ruled by emotions.
Episode 4: CAN OUR MINDS BE HACKED?
Premieres Wednesday, June 26 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
Our minds store our entire lives, our memories and our deepest desires and our brains are biological computers. Could brain hackers someday be able to rewrite our thoughts similar to how computer hackers hack email? For the first time, neuroscientists are translating patterns on a brain scan into specific pictures and words. They have learned how to insert ideas into people’s minds as they sleep and one pioneering MIT scientist has shown he can inject emotions, on demand, into a living brain.
Episode 5: WILL SEX BECOME EXTINCT?
Premieres Wednesday, July 3 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
Every single person who has ever lived was created from the genes of one man and one woman but human sexual reproduction, unchanged for millions of years, is about to undergo a radical revolution. Technology is on the brink of making children from two fathers, or two mothers. Marine biologists are using mechanical wombs to birth live sharks and humans could be next. We may soon cure diseases by making children with more than two genetic parents, or even give our offspring genes from the animal kingdom. If this is the case, will sex become extinct?
Episode 6: ARE ROBOTS THE FUTURE OF HUMAN EVOLUTION?
Premieres Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
From our smartphones to our vacuum cleaners to our cars, we have robots that live and work beside us. We are designing these everyday objects to think for themselves giving them the power to learn to move on their own. Is it possible that these new life forms evolve to be smarter and more capable than humans or will we choose to merge with the machines, combining the best of our world with the best of theirs?
Episode 7: IS REALITY REAL?
Premieres Wednesday, July 17 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
Do we live in the “real world,” or is it all in our mind? Our perception of reality is controlled by society. We make unrealistic assessments about our own reality, thanks to “the optimism bias,” a twist of the brain that rejects negative information about ourselves. Human senses capture only a small part of nature, and new physics suggests we may be blind to entire dimensions of space or there could be less to reality than we think.
Episode 8: DO WE HAVE FREE WILL?
Premieres Wednesday, July 24 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
What if everything that has or will happen in the universe has already been determined and we are unable to change our inevitable destinies? Until the discovery of quantum uncertainty, physicists were convinced free will does not exist. Now neuroscientists and geneticists have stepped into the fray, arguing that free will is an illusion thanks to the genes we are born with, the automatic processes working in our brains, and the conforming pressures of society.
Episode 9: DID GOD CREATE EVOLUTION?
Premieres Wednesday, July 31 at 10:00 PM (ET/PT)
Is life the product of evolution or is it thanks to the guiding hand of God? Believers in Intelligent Design argue complex life could not have evolved randomly. One evolutionary scientist is filling in the gaps in the fossil record by bringing extinct creatures back to life as robots. An engineer has discovered a single pattern that appears throughout the entire universe. Is the existence of a “moral molecule” in our brains a sign that God created humanity? Was life created by evolution, by God or both?
About Revelations Entertainment:
Revelations Entertainment develops and produces commercially successful entertainment in all existing and emerging media that endeavors to enlighten express heart and glorify the human experience. THROUGH THE WORMHOLE exemplifies Revelations’ Freeman and McCreary’s vision of leading a group of inspired professionals to develop and produce compelling human stories. Revelations Entertainment’s commitment to produce films that provoke imagination have enticed artists and fans alike. The team’s relationships with entertainment industry leaders combined with an expertise in digital technologies have attracted prominent investors to support the company’s slate of projects. Revelations Entertainment’s theatrical feature, “Invictus,” was nominated for two 2010 Academy Awards®, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for Morgan Freeman and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role for Matt Damon. The Revelations documentary, “The 16th Man,” was recently recognized at the Fourth Annual Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Academy Honors as one of eight television programs symbolizing television with a conscience.
About SCIENCE:
SCIENCE, a division of Discovery Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), is home for the thought provocateur, the individual who is unafraid to ask the killer questions of “how” and “why not.” The network is a playground for those with audacious intellects and features programming willing to go beyond imagination to explore the unknown. Guided by curiosity, SCIENCE looks for innovation in mysterious new worlds as well as in its own backyard. SCIENCE and the SCIENCE HD simulcast reach more than 68 million U.S. households. The network also features high-traffic online and social media destinations, including ScienceChannel.com, facebook.com/Science Channel and twitter.com/Science Channel.
About Discovery Communications
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 218 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through 155 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as U.S. joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Across the Nordic region, Discovery owns and operates SBS Discovery Media, a top-three portfolio of 20 television brands that feature leading nonfiction content, as well as locally produced entertainment programs, sports and the best scripted series and movies from major studios. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
Fusible is reporting that Lucasfilm has registered over 10 new domain names that could point to future projects. With the acquisition by Disney last year and the agreement, announced this week, with EA, these could be early hints at new TV or movie projects or something in the video game realm.
Dave Filoni tweeted a photo of a TIE Fighter earlier in the week leading to speculation that he’s working on a new Original Trilogy era property. Could that be related to two of the new domains, Filoni’s own Wolf Pack Adventures or Star Wars Wolf Pack? Anyone’s guess at this point.
While many of the domains have more of a video game feel to them, Gungan Frontier 2 – 4 and Star Wars Alliance, for example, Star Wars Rebels and the two Wolf Pack names could fit in several places.
As Fusible mentions, still no new word on Star Wars: 1313 or the First Assault games that were in development before Disney shut down LucasArts.
With Iron Man 3 decimating the box office, today makes the perfect launch day for Diamond Select’s new series of Iron Man 3 Minimates. Available at Comic shops and Toys “R” Us, with exclusives for each, fans can not only collect several versions of Tony in the armor, but also mix and match pieces to create other armor versions that were seen in the film.
Not only is the armor interchangeable, but Iron Patriot will come with both James Rhodes and Savin heads and the Extremis Soldier has two hair styles. Full press release and a photo gallery below.
The third Iron Man film is finally here, with a star-studded cast of characters and an array of awesome armors. But where can you find a toy line that will allow you to bring home all of the characters and armors in the movie? The Marvel Minimates line, naturally! And the first assortment hits comic shops May 8th!
If you’re looking to re-create the world of Iron Man 3, you can make 13 different characters and armors using the interchangeable two-inch mini-figure line. Comic shops will get Iron Man Mark 42 with The Mandarin, and Iron Patriot (with Rhodey and Savin heads) with an Extremis Soldier (with two hair styles), as well as two exclusive sets: War Machine with Maya Hansen and Cowboy Disguise Tony Stark with Aldrich Killian. Toys “R” Us will also get Iron Man/Mandarin, and Iron Patriot/Extremis Soldier, plus their own exclusive two-packs: Suit Up Tony Stark with Heartbreaker Armor and Bones Armor with Silver Centurion Armor.
Look for the specialty assortment to hit comic shops and online retailers May 8th, and the Toys “R” Us assortment to hit TRU stores and toysrus.com shortly afterwards! Check out new photos below, and reserve your set today!
It was announced last night on StarWars.com that Lucasfilm and Disney have signed a contract with Electronic Arts (EA) to create new video games based on the Star Wars universe.
The deal is said be a “multi-year, multi-title” licensing agreement that will be ”aimed at the core gaming audience and spanning multiple genres for console, PC, mobile, and tablets.”
The full press release can be found below or at the link above.
ELECTRONIC ARTS SELECTED FOR MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT FOR THE FUTURE OF STAR WARS GAMING
May 06, 2013
Today it was announced that Lucasfilm Ltd. and Disney Interactive are entering into a multi-year, multi-title exclusive licensing agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) for the creation of new high quality Star Wars games aimed at the core gaming audience and spanning multiple genres for console, PC, mobile, and tablets.
Industry leaders and creators of best-in-class blockbuster games, the development and publishing teams at EA will collaborate with the creative teams at Lucasfilm to provide audiences with all-new gaming experiences set in the ever-expanding Star Wars galaxy. As part of the agreement, EA studio teams DICE (Battlefield series) and Visceral (Dead Space series) will join BioWare (Mass Effect series, Star Wars: The Old Republic) in the development of new Star Wars games.
“Our number one objective was to find a developer who could consistently deliver our fans great Star Wars games for years to come,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president of Lucasfilm. “When we looked at the talent of the teams that EA was committing to our games and the quality of their vision for Star Wars, the choice was clear.”
While EA studios will develop for the core Star Wars gaming audience, Disney Interactive will focus on delivering new Star Wars games for casual audiences on mobile, social, tablet, and online gaming platforms.
“This agreement demonstrates our commitment to creating quality game experiences that drive the popularity of the Star Wars franchise for years to come,” said John Pleasants, co-president of Disney Interactive. “Collaborating with one of the world’s premier game developers will allow us to bring an amazing portfolio of new Star Wars titles to fans around the world.”
“Every developer dreams of creating games for the Star Wars universe,” said EA Labels President Frank Gibeau. “Three of our top studios will fulfill that dream, crafting epic adventures for Star Wars fans. The new experiences we create may borrow from films, but the games will be entirely original with all new stories and gameplay.”
More information, including titles in development, will be announced in the coming months. Continue to check StarWars.com for updates on the future of Star Wars gaming.
Announced back on February 16th, the Lego Red Five X-Wing Starfighter (10240) will finally be available for sale starting Tomorrow. The Lego exclusive will be available in stores and on Shop@Home for $199.99.
While the build fits into the UCS family of sets, ringing in with 1559 pieces, it will include one minifigure of R2-D2. The X-Wing will include a stand with information plaque and features opening wings and cockpit.
There will be a lot of stores holding events tomorrow in celebration of May the 4th Be With You. We’ve pointed out a couple, including Lego, Hasbro, Her Universe and Sideshow but there are a lot more.
StarWars.com posted a May the 4th Microsite with details on quite a few events around the country along with other ways to celebrate; including movie marathons and even recipes for Star Wars themed Mocktails.
Also, be sure to head over to Roqoo Depot’s May the 4th roundup which is pretty comprehensive.
If all of the Star Wars events aren’t enough, don’t forget that Saturday is also Free Comic Book Day which includes a Star Wars comic from Dark Horse. To find your local comic book store, check out the Comic Shop Locator Service.
Sideshow is one of the top Star Wars license holders both on the product side and when it comes to customer support and interaction. For this year’s May the 4th Be With You celebration, they’re continuing to prove why.
From the teaser image posted yesterday, it looks like we’re getting really close to the release of their new Darth Vader figure, which was announced last year. But it doesn’t stop there, they also have two giveaways running right now and they’re pretty cool.
First up, you can enter to win a Jabba the Hutt prize pack which includes everything you need to build Jabba’s Palace in 1:6 scale.
Second, you can enter to win a set of Deluxe Clones by registering your email address.
Finally, if you place an in-stock order before May 9th, you’re eligible for a free Sideshow key chain.
This Thursday, May 23rd, you’ll be able to place a pre-order for Sideshow’s new 1:6 scale Darth Vader figure. This version of Vader is from his appearance in Return of the Jedi and will include a removable mask and helmet so that he can be displayed as he appeared in the final scenes on the Death[...]
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Diamond Select has quickly been expanding the ranks of their Starfleet ship models and their latest offerings include the first version of the U.S.S. Excelsior NCC-2000 and the Star Trek: First Contact variant of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E. Full press release and photos below. Diamond Select’s fleet of electronic Star Trek ships is undergoing a rapid[...]
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Sideshow announced last June that they would be offering a deluxe Darth Vader 1:6 scale figure based on the Return of the Jedi appearance. The date for that pre-order is now set; May 23rd. But pre-ordering isn’t the only way to get your hands on this newest offering, Sideshow is running a giveaway and all you have[...]
Gentle Giant posted several new pre-orders last night, some for new The Walking Dead mini busts, but one new Star Wars item is now up; Jumbo Zuckuss. With this announcement, Gentle Giant has now offered five of the six The Empire Strikes Back Bounty Hunters. IG-88 is the lone holdout. Zuckuss will come packaged in the standard[...]
On the heals of her May the 4th debut, Ashley Eckstein is showing off a new selection of Star Wars apparel that will be available beginning this week, May 17th, at Star Wars Weekends. The Disney Hollywood Studios event runs from May 17th through June 9th and will be hosted by Ashley and James Arnold Taylor. Ashley Eckstein[...]
Kotobukiya showed off a prototype for their new ARTFX+ General Grievous statue at this year’s Toy Fair event, and now they’ve released final production photos and a press release. The statue, which is now available for pre-order, will cost between $85 and $90 ($84.99 from Razor’s Edge Collectibles) depending on where you pick him up.[...]
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