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Greetings from the RO Office!! Happy Fourth of July to all Americans out there! ;) Yeah im a day late, but being police officer during the 4th proved to be a challenge to say the least. I was called in early, and didn't get home till atleast 4:30 am. Anyways, on to the report.

I have all the letters typed up to send to the following actors/actress:

Natalie Portman
Harrison Ford
Samuel L. Jackson
James Earl Jones
Hayden Christensen

I was trying to go with a personalized letter, but after I wrote a few of the letters, I noticed I was basicly writing the same thing. Adding a few personal touches here and there and using a basic format seemed like a better idea.

Now I get to work on the interviews. I have my mind set on about 10 questions. Mostly general stuff, but a few, more personal questions. ( I dont think I can get NP's number Ast, sorry ;P )

One question I had for the CS members ( and SGCOMS), For any of the people listed above, if you could send me ONE question you would like me to ask them, I'll do my best to incorperate them into the interview list. Now keep in mind that I have no idea if we will get a responce at all. This is a shot in the dark, but one thats worth it.

Once I get the interview page all ready for each person, I'm sending it via certified letter to each individual. Hopefully it will get noticed enough to put it on top of the fan mail pile. :P We can only hope.

Now, one OTHER thing for the CS-types. Of all the SW actors/actresses from any of the movies, who would YOU like to see me send a letter to next? I need five more people for my next set. So go ahead and reply to this report or just send me a private email with your suggestion.


The last thing I have, but certainly not the least. I would like everyone to welcome the newest Command Attache` to the Recon Officer, Rear Admiral Shay'la DuKahn Ludsorkim. She has been a ROA for a long while, and finally stepped up to help out. Congrats on her promo to RA. :)

Okay, onto the SW news!

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SW NEWS:

2003 Convention Tour
Jul 02, 2003

Hasbro’s Star Wars team will be at two conventions this year, Comic-Con in San Diego on July 16-20 and Wizard World in Chicago on August 8-10. We will be previewing our 2003 toys including the new Saga and Clone Wars toys. Be sure to check out the awesome Clone Wars battle diorama set up in our booth. And while you’re there, don’t forget to take your picture in our life-sized blister card and pick up a Clone Wars mini-book, featuring three exciting short stories. And as we previewed here a few weeks ago, the Official Star Wars Fan Club will be selling a limited-edition Boba Fett figure. And if that wasn’t enough, if you purchase the Boba Fett convention figure at Comic-Con, stop by the Hasbro booth for a free Boba Fett Unleashed poster (while supplies last, proof of purchase required).
At Comic-Con, we will be hosting a Star Wars Hasbro panel on Friday, July 18th from 11:30-12:30. Come and hear the latest and greatest news about the upcoming Star Wars toys (and maybe even a sneak preview of some 2004 toys) and ask your most burning Hasbro Star Wars toy questions. Also look for Hasbro’s participation in Lucasfilm’s panel presentation on Friday, July 18th at 2:30. We hope to see you there!
For those of you unable to attend the Comic-Con convention, we haven’t forgotten about you either. We will be posting pictures on www.Starwars.Hasbro.com of the new toys shown for the first time at Comic-Con.


Mace Windu Lightsaber Now Available
Fri, Jul 04, 03 11:58:44 AM EDT

Master Replicas is proud to announce the Mace Windu Signature Edition Lightsaber, the first official Star Wars replica ever autographed by Samuel L. Jackson.

The lightsaber Jedi Master Mace Windu used when he defeated - and beheaded - Jango Fett in the climactic battle scene in Attack of the Clones can now be in YOUR hands. The Mace Windu lightsaber is one of the most ornate lightsaber designs ever seen in the Star Wars saga and you can be among the first to buy this unique Star Wars collectible.

- Choose from the Signature Edition or Limited Edition - both will astound you.

- Constructed from machined brass and die-cast metal, the Signature Edition lightsaber features genuine 24 karat gold plated accents

- Carefully recreated from original archival materials and fully authorized by Lucasfilm Ltd.

- Both come with a custom-designed display case, numbered plaque and a Certificate of Authenticity. The Signature Edition display plaque was personally signed by Samuel L. Jackson and includes a photo from the autograph event.

Place your order today at Master Replicas.com. Order yours quickly, because this one will sell out fast!


Official Star Wars Fan Club Breakfast At Comic-Con
Tue, Jul 01, 03 10:02:46 PM EDT
For immediate release!

Contact:
Mary Franklin
Director of Marketing and Operations
Paizo Publishing, LLC
mary.franklin@paizo.com

Official Star Wars Fan Club Breakfast at Comic-Con!
Fan Club Members and Guests Will Score Exclusive Boba Fett!

July 1, 2003. Bellevue, Washington
Members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club are invited to register for an early morning breakfast with Jeremy Bulloch, the actor who portrayed Boba Fett in the classic Star Wars trilogy. Fan Club members and their guests will not only meet the man behind the notorious bounty hunter, they also will receive an autograph from Bulloch and one of Hasbro’s convention-exclusive silver-painted Boba Fett action figures.

The breakfast will take place Saturday morning, July 19 during Comic-Con International in San Diego, and will also offer fans the opportunity to meet and hear from Steve Sansweet, Director of Fan Relations at Lucasfilm; from Paul Palmer of Hasbro; and from Lisa Stevens, President of the Official Star Wars Fan Club.

The Fan Club Breakfast is produced by the Official Star Wars Fan Club. Seats are very limited, and expected to sell out quickly. Guests may register at starwars.paizo.com/comicconbreakfast.

Admission to the breakfast is $39.95 per person while seats are available; that includes breakfast at the San Diego Marriott Hotel, an autograph from Jeremy Bulloch, one silver-painted Boba Fett action figure, and the opportunity to meet and chat with notable Star Wars personalities and your fellow fans. Cost of the breakfast does not include admission to Comic-Con.

In addition to Lisa Stevens, Dave Gross, Editor-in-Chief of Star Wars Insider, and Vic Wertz, the Director of New Product Development and Associate Editor of Star Wars Insider, also will be available to answer your questions about Insider and the Fan Club at the breakfast.

Breakfast registration is limited to members of the Official Star Wars Fan Club, but each member may also purchase one ticket for one guest. This guest is not required to be a member, but must be accompanied by the member at the breakfast.

Don’t miss the fun! Register now! (www.paizo.com/comicconfanbreakfast)

Saturday, July 19 2003
7:30 – 9:00 AM
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina
333 West Harbor Drive
One block from the San Diego Convention Center

Fan Club members will not only enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow Star Wars fans, they will get one of the Boba Fett action figures without standing in line.


Sexiest Vegetarian Alive Poll (okay, so its not *really* SW related, but it's about NP! :P )
Thu, Jul 03, 03 07:40:16 PM EDT

PETA are conducting their annual poll to find the sexiest vegetarian alive. Natalie Portman was last years winner and is nominated again this year. You can take part in the poll by going to http://www.peta.org/feat/sexyveg2003/thankyou.html .


SW Trooper Helmets are High Fashion
Sun, Jun 29, 03 09:25:25 AM EDT

Just when you thought you'd seen it all, a Japanese designer dressed his models in Biker Scout & Clonetrooper helmets for a fashion show in Paris on June 28th, 2003. Junya Watanabe creations are for Comme des Garcons's Spring/Summer 2004 Men's fashion show. This man deserves an honorary membership of the 501st (maybe he's already a member). Click on the images above (http://www.theforce.net/humor/index.shtml) to check them out. Thanks to Darren for the alert.

LucasArts Claim Most Successful Launch Ever
Thu, Jul 03, 03 08:55:32 PM EDT

(( RO Disclaimer: Please note that I, nor most of the other EH's who play SW Galaxies wouldn't agree with the claim "Most Successful Launch ever". Just so everyone knows the truth. ;P ))

This press release was issued today from LucasArts:
LUCASARTS' STAR WARS GALAXIES(tm): AN EMPIRE DIVIDED(tm) EXPERIENCES MOST SUCCESSFUL MMO LAUNCH EVER
Player Community Shows Unprecedented Growth One Week After Launch; First In-Game Community Event To Be Held This Friday

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. and SAN DIEGO - July 3, 2003 - LucasArts' Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, the first Star Wars massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, experienced unprecedented success in its first week of availability, garnering more than 125,000 users and receiving accolades from gaming press and players alike.
To celebrate the successful launch of Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided, the development team will hold its first coordinated in-game community building event this Friday, July 4. Planned to coincide with America's Independence Day celebration, the team is encouraging players to commemorate the Star Wars holiday of Unification Day by creating and launching fireworks within the game at predetermined locations every hour. More information about this Friday's Unification Day celebration can be found at www.starwarsgalaxies.com

"As evidenced by the incredible player turnout during the first week, the launch of Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided was the single most successful introduction of an MMO to date," says Simon Jeffery, president of LucasArts. "The game has broken all previous records for first week subscription totals, which bodes very well for the ongoing success of the game."

"Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided is the fastest selling MMO in history," says John Smedley, president, Sony Online Entertainment. "We're ecstatic to be in a position with Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided where we can begin to offer events, such as the Unification Day celebration, so soon after launch. Throughout the development and into the launch of the game, the community has continued to grow stronger and more supportive and these types of events are a way for us to say 'thank you' to our players."

The Star Wars Galaxies development team is working on a variety of new features, such as player-owned ground vehicles and player cities, along with substantial new content to be added on a regular basis throughout the coming months.

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Well, thats it for me this week. Except for one last thing. ( Almost forgot again!)

The Non-EH Site of the Week is: http://www.theforce.net/theater/shortfilms/troops/

This is the short fanfilm called Troops. I know alot of people have heard about it, but I dont know if anyone has seen it. It's well worth your time if you haven't!

Thanks for your time!

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