Followup to message 53:new info, new toys, a SW fan's dream!

Mar 6 13:56 UTC 1995

Okay, glad to see that some people still keep up with Wars and its seemingly
endless list of memorabilia.  At least some of you are still awake.
        Now, for some good news: Lucas has *finally* began pre-production on
        the new Wars trilogy, beginning with the writing of the scripts and
        sight scouting for film sights.  Episode1: The Clone Wars looks to be
        *very* interesting. As for Episode 2: The Seduction of Skywalker, it
        plans to deal with Obi-Wan and Anakin's history, detailing Anakin's
        rise to Jedi Knighthood, a *young* Yoda, and a hopeful Senator
        Palpatine.  Also, look for Boba Fett to have his past finally revealed.
               Episode #: Fall of the Republic, deals with Anakin's turn to the
        Dark Side, the creation of Vader, the fall of the Jedi Knights and the
        Old Republicc, and the beginning of the Empire. Please note: the
        so-called script for Fall of the Republic may or may not be used in the
        films (probably not). Lucas has confirmed a 1998 release for Episode 1,
        with the sequels to be released in two year intervals.

Also of interest: The new novels are considered to be canon now, as Lucasfilm
has begun to correlate the newer novels.  This is important since Lucas has no
plans to film the last 3 episodes at all.  :(  
        Boba Fett will have his own comic series along with the infamous
        crimelord Jabba the Hutt.  Another 5 comic series based on SW are
        planned for 95, including a series on the Cantina from SW:ANH. Dark
        Horse has said that the new Droids series coming out will not be a
        miniseries, but the first ongoing SW series since Marvel.  (Lucasphile
        note: This series will detail the infamous silver leg of our favorite
        gold translator droid). Classic SW toys will be available from Kenner
        in June, with newer figures complementing the older line, such as the
        first figure of Uncle Owen. :) Micro Machines has 4 new toys planned
        for SW, including a Stormtrooper/Death Star with Vader's TIE vehicle, a
        Sarlacc Pit with a skiff, Dagobah, and a Millenium Falcon toy.
               Comments? Questions? Leave a response if you like
solo (with help from Chewbacca and a certain visionary with initials G.L.

response 2 of 95:

Mar 7 05:01 UTC 1995

Please explain the term "canon" used in the context "the <blah> scripts/books
have now become canon because..."   TIA

response 4 of 95:

Mar 8 17:39 UTC 1995

 Canon is now a BIG thing since a lot of the older novels were not canon, as
 were the Marvel comics (with the telepathic rabbits).  As far as the new
 novels being a little too off key, I feel the Zahn novels were top notch.
Anyway. in May, look for River of Chaos, a new Wars comic seeen through the
eyes of an Imperial.  Also, issue 6 of Dark Empire 2 has a way cool cover. 
It's enough to make you beg for more. Anyway, Cinescape has a neato photo of
Biggs and Luke that was never used in the latest issue.  Any Wars fan should
get this. As far as everything else, just email me or leave a response if you
need the help of the all-powerful Jedi Master.

response 6 of 95:

Mar 10 17:01 UTC 1995

I don't know, but I'll guess Biggs.  How about this one.  What was the name
of Anakin Skywalker's wife?
No prize for this one either except for a big pat on the back.

response 8 of 95:

Mar 20 17:05 UTC 1995

Big Bunji tried to hire Solo right after Ben and Luke hired
him.[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D[D

response 10 of 95:

Mar 25 08:26 UTC 1995

No offense, Jason, but I couldn't care less.  All the same I think her name
was Jess.  

response 12 of 95:

Mar 28 15:25 UTC 1995

Wasn
oops!  Wasn't Fiona the female lead in the musical Brigadoon?

response 14 of 95:

Apr 3 17:18 UTC 1995

Good note, Michael.  I'd like to keep an up to date info section for Wars, if
anyone is interested.  Also, anyone interested in Fidonet for Star Wars (sort
of like Usenet, but a lot more orgaized) can email me or post a message. The
Vandelhelm Mission is actually issue 98 of Marvel SW (Supply & Demand) Children
of the Jedi is due out in hardback near the middle of the month. Those of you
with hefty checkbooks can now buy the SW cartoon cels.   Actually it's sort of
expensive at 500 dot(llars a pop. Also, if you read this, feel free to explore
your feelings of SW.  I consider myself eclectic when it comes to Wars. Here's
something to get you posting. Who or what was your favorite alien in any Wars
film? What is the best portion of music in any Wars film? What is the best
scene in any Wars film? Also, Michael Jones, if you'd like to, email me your
voice number and I'll do the saem.  I'd like to keep correspondence with you,
but can't use Grex so often anymore. Note: Droids, the ongoing no limited issue
series starts next week.

response 16 of 95:

Apr 3 21:49 UTC 1995

Jason, I do not have your email address.  I'll either have to get it from
you, or give you my normal address, etc.

response 18 of 95:

Apr 4 05:30 UTC 1995

Thanks Mark.  Have a good day.

response 20 of 95:

Apr 5 15:08 UTC 1995

I have the box set which is 4 CDs, which were the last four CDs of the 9
which I bought.  I got the SW 2 CD set, ESB, ROTJ...thinking that I had all\
of the music...later found out I didn't. (that is why I got the box set). 
The 9th CD is a selection from all 3 movies put out by sony.

By the way...I hear that Kenneth Branaugh is being slated to play the 
young Obi Wan Kenobi.  Also heard some rumor that Christopher Lambert
(of Highlander) is being considered as young Palpatine.  Anyone else
know about the casting for the new movies?

response 22 of 95:

Apr 6 04:59 UTC 1995

Palpatine is the name of the Emperor.  At one time, he was a prominent
senator in the Old Republic, until he took it over and declared himself
Emperor.

response 24 of 95:

Apr 6 23:50 UTC 1995

Why will Boba Fett be old?