Greetings!

There isnt much coming from the Recon Office directly, but I do have some SW news I would like to share. So here we go.


A Teaser Trailer is Coming

Confirmation has been received from the Core Team that a teaser trailer from Episode VII is forthcoming.

VS Producer, Jason Seibel aka Urban Jedi, confirms that the trailer, which is in the final stages of production "will not show a lot, but will be enough to pique the interest of even the casual VS visitor."
When pressed for details, Jason only said that the world would have to wait until May 21, 2003 for the world wide release of the trailer, right here on The Force.Net!

Stay tuned for that trailer, debuting exactly one year before the release of Episode VII and an interview with Head Script Writer, Jeremy Lazar coming soon, right here on TheForce.Net!


(( I just came upon this, and obviously, it is out already, so you can visit it using the link below.))

http://www.theforce.net/virtualsequels/episodevii/trailers/vsteaser.swf


Tenative release dates for upcoming games

SW Galaxies: An Empire Divided
[PC]
June 2003

SW Galaxies: Collector's Edition
[PC]
June 2003

SW: Knights of the Old Republic
[Xbox]
July 15, 2003

SW: Knights of the Old Republic
[PC]
October 15, 2003

SW: Jedi Academy
[PC]
Fall, 2003


20 Years of Le Retour Du Jedi

The latest issue of Lucasfilm Magazine, the French Official Star Wars Fan Club publication, celebrates 20 years of Return of the Jedi with a detailed look back at Episode VI. This issue includes a special tribute to the late Richard Marquand, director of Jedi, with interviews with French actor Thierry Lhermitte who worked with Marquand, and Jedi alumni Robert Watts (Producer) and Ken Ralston (Visual Effects Supervisor). The Jedi spotlight looks at scenes cut from the film, and includes some never-before-seen photos.
Also in this issue is an interview with Frederic Talgorn, one of the composers who provided music for The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, and all the regular columns such as Dr. Jones mail, Skywalker Reporter, Inside Attack of the Clones, Behind the Magic, Set Piece and more.

Lucasfilm Magazine #41 has started shipping to subscribers and will be available on French newsstands on May 26th. For more information on the Official French Fan Club, visit their website here.


"Celebrate the 20th anniversary of 'Retour du Jedi'

When arrived the question of devoting a number worthy of this name for the 20 years of 'Retour du Jedi'(Return of the Jedi), we asked ourselves which orientation we could possibly give to it. We had to propose a sort of brand new view on a movie that we had evoked so many times in this magazine. Should it be devoted to the actors? Why not, but Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford had received the honors of the 'Lucasfilm Magazine' many times and we already knew that we would find Carrie Fisher in this summer's next release. While reviewing fourty and over publications and the soon to come 8 years anniversary of the magazine, we realized that the person we mentionned the less was simply its realizer: Richard Marquand. Deceased since 1987, it was obviously out of question to get an interview. But while searching in the archives of Lucasfilm, we were able to find an interview of Richard Marquand dating of the movie release and which was only publicated in the 'Bantha Tracks', the publication of the American Fan-Club at the time. Very quickly, this never released interview became the headline of this exceptional number. To complete, we then undertaken to contact the producer Robert Watts who, in an exclusive interview, rememorated his incredible experience with Lucasfilm. But we also decided to investigate, where DVDs are getting more and more, on famous deleted scenes because if some are relatively well-known, some others are less. A few exclusive pictures should also make more than one quiver of delight. Finally, we wanted to relate the incredibles special effects of the movie, at the already revolutionary time, but at the saga of the merchandising Revenge of the Jedi, temporary title given to the Episode VI which made the ink flow. To closure all this, our traditional heading 'L'Envers du Décor' (Behind the Scene) is also suiting the colors of Richard Marquand's movie.
The exploration of the Episode II's meanders is still the synopsis of this number, as well as Episode III and its more and more enticing informations. The quality and diversity of talents that occured in the serie 'Les Aventures du Jeune Indiana Jones' (Adventures of Young Indiana Jones) gives us once again the occasion to meet a French artist, Frédéric Talgorn, composer who had the chance to work with George Lucas himself. Finally, you will find your usual headings: Dr. Jones mail, Skywalker Reporter, Rob Coleman's articles, Inside Attack of the Clones."

(( Both above articles were translated from French by ROA/CM Shay`la. :) ))


Mark Hamill to act, direct 'Comic Book'

LOS ANGELES, California (Hollywood Reporter) -- Miramax Films, clinching a new production-distribution deal with Creative Light Entertainment, plans to release the semifictional documentary "Comic Book: The Movie," starring and directed by Mark Hamill.

Slated for a fall release, "Comic Book" is an improv film in the vein of "Waiting for Guffman" that follows the antics of the world's biggest comic fan, who has been hired to direct a documentary about his favorite comic book heroes of all time.

It was filmed on location at the world's largest comic book convention, San Diego Comic Con, and features numerous cameos from such notable pop-culture figures as "Spider-Man" creator Stan Lee, Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, director Kevin Smith and "The Simpsons" creator Matt Groening, among others.

"Comic Book" was produced by Hamill and others for Creative Light Entertainment and Amazing Invisible Ink. Creative Light's first-look deal with Miramax will cover film, TV and home entertainment.

"We're excited about being in business with the team at Creative Light because of their great track record of creating highly successful fan-based productions," Miramax executive vice president Kevin Kasha said. "Our first project together, 'Comic Book: The Movie,' promises to be an exciting undertaking with widespread appeal to audiences young and old -- from comic book fans to action hero fans to loyal followers of Mark Hamill."

Specializing in genre films, Creative Light has made a name for itself with the video releases of such fan-driven product as "Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels," a one-on-one documentary with Kevin Smith; "Mind Meld: Secrets Behind The Voyage of a Lifetime," starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy; and the Showtime documentary "Hail Sid Caesar! The Golden Age of Comedy."

The company's upcoming projects include the coming-of-age horror film "Creature Unknown," the stand-up comedy film "Coming Out Party" and the satirical reality dating film "Reality eXtreme!"



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I was talking to VA Darknyte about contacting Hayden Christiansen (sp?) via email. DN already fired off one, and I think ill do a follow up if at all possible. Also, I am going to be looking for a way to contact Ewan McGregor for a possible HM and an interview or two. Who's knows ;P


That about wraps it up for me this week. Big thanks to CM Shay`la on her help! She is already proving to be a valuable asset!

Until next week...


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