APRIL 2003 CLONE WARS NEWS

 

April 30: Updated Comic Shipping Dates

Randy Stradley gives an update at DHC's boards on scheduled release dates for upcoming Star Wars comics.  Here's a list of the Clone Wars related stories:

• JEDI: SHAAK TI - May 14
• REPUBLIC #54 - June 4
• REPUBLIC #55 - June 18

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April 30: More on Clone Wars Animated Series Premiere

JediNet reports that there might be a 1-day delay in the debut of the Clone Wars cartoon in other countries. The series is still scheduled to debut in the US on November 7. They also note that the series will be dubbed in almost all countries, except Denmark.

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April 29: Zahn Clone Wars Short Story Trilogy Update

Vic Wertz, associate editor for the Star Wars Insider, made some comments at TF.N's forums on the upcoming Timothy Zahn Clone Wars trilogy. As reported earlier, these stories will appear in Star Wars Insider #68-70. The trilogy will collectively be called HEROES OF CARTAO, with the first story to be titled HERO'S CALL. The trilogy takes place on a planet called Cartao, one year after the Battle of Geonosis. It features Kinman Doriana, a close advisor of Palpatine. Wertz mentions that the first chapter is more political, while the bulk of the action takes place in the second and third stories. He also notes that the trilogy will have subtle ties to Zahn's other upcoming novels and The Thrawn Trilogy. The art for the first story is being painted by Douglas Chaffee and each story averages about 10,000 words (30 paperback pages). Insider #68 ships to subscribers on May 16th and hits newsstands June 6th.

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April 28: New Site Design Launched!

Welcome to the NEW and IMPROVED Clone Wars Unofficial Site.  Tonight we debut our new design and content.  Take a look around and feel free to contact us if you have questions.

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April 26: Durge and Asajj go on hiatus after REPUBLIC #53

Randy Stradley posted at the DHC boards that Durge and Asajj Ventress won't be making anymore appearances in REPUBLIC until after the Battle of Jabiim story arc (around #60.)  It seems that folks are getting tired of these new villains pretty quickly.

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April 25: A'sharad Hett returns to STAR WARS: REPUBLIC

Someone on the Dark Horse Comics message board asked if A'sharad Hett, a Tusken Raider Jedi, would be showing up soon in a STAR WARS comic.  Randy Stradley's answer:

Somewhere around issue #59 or #60 (I don't have the schedule in front of me) of REPUBLIC, Anakin will find himself forced to team with A'sharad Hett. Given Anakin's history with the Sand People, expect tensions to be high. Also in store: some interesting revelations about Hett...

Since #59 is the aftermath of the Battle of Jabiim, I'm guessing it will be in #60!

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April 24: Premiere date for the Clone Wars Animated Series

The latest issue of Toyfare Magazine (#70) reports that the Clone Wars Animated Series will be premiering on Cartoon Network, Friday, November 7 at 8:00 p.m. Ten shows will air during that month, while the other 10 will air in February 2004.

The article also has an interview with the show's producer, Genndy Tartakovsky.

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Check out this story for more info on the Clone Wars Animated Series.

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April 17: SHATTERPOINT Audio Excerpt Available

JediNet et al., reports that a new audio excerpt for Shatterpoint, a Clone Wars novel featuring Mace Windu, is now available at RandomHouse.com.  Get it while it's hot!

Visit The Galactic Senate to read summaries of the audio excerpt and excerpt from the ATTACK OF THE CLONES paperback, and to discuss SHATTERPOINT.

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April 16: Clone Wars Live for Xbox

The Official Site updates with info on the STAR WARS:CLONE WARS for Xbox Live.  It should be shipping out to stores next week.

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April 15: JEDI: SHAAK TI Update

The Official Site updated with a look at JEDI: SHAAK TI. Check out, Shaak Ti in Command for cover art, story synopsis, and a Dramatis Personae.

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April 14: Clone Wars Timeline Update

Sue Rostoni confirmed on the Official Site's message board the timeline placement of the Obi-Wan/Anakin portion of LEGACY OF THE JEDI:

The Obi-Wan/Anakin part takes place 21.5 years before the Battle of Yavin, or shortly after Attack of the Clones.

In other words, the story takes place somewhere around 6 months after ATTACK OF THE CLONES. At least that's the way I interpret it.

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April 10: BOBA FETT #4 Announced

The Official Site updates with a first look at BOBA FETT: HUNTED:

Boba Fett faces his biggest test yet in the fourth book of the Boba Fett series. Hunted, a Clone Wars novel, is by Elizabeth Hand, with cover design by Louise Bova and cover illustration by Peter Bollinger. This paperback novel is scheduled for release in October from Scholastic, Inc.

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April 9: BATTLE OF JABIIM and JEDI: AAYLA SECURA Update

The Official Site updates with comics coming out this July. Included were REPUBLIC #56: BATTLE OF JABIIM #2 by Haden Blackman and Brian Ching, with cover art by Kevin Walker, and JEDI: AAYLA SECURA by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Dan Parsons, with cover art by Jan Duursema.

Click here for story synopses and cover art of both comics.

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