Ah, her is name mentioned with the subtitles on the trailer turned on 😉
 

I see what you mean re kids in the earlier animated shows… IF she is a clone then then she’ll likely age quite rapidly until adulthood?

Hopefully the show-runners will do a decent job with her - whether she is a main or recurring character.
 

^ Omega?

Possibly some kind of strand-cast of a clone? With the accent sounding Kiwi there’s an inference that she may have a connection to Jango (or do all clones have a Kiwi twang?).

Omega as a name? An inference that she could be the last clone… (or a ‘last batch’ of clones?)

Should be intriguing to hear her story…
 

Episode II of ‘The High Republic Show’ is out…

‘A Step Into the Dark, Art of The High Republic, and More!’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y6eZpmHCe4 - a 26 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel.

The blurb:

'In this episode of Star Wars: The High Republic Show Krystina updates us on all the latest and greatest from The High Republic, learns about how the art of this new era comes to life, and sits down with Claudia Gray, Daniel José Older, and Jennifer Heddle to talk all about Jedi Buckets of Blood and the creepy-crawly Drengir. Plus, we get an exclusive look at the main character from Justina Ireland’s upcoming book, Out of the Shadows, find out about Cavan Scott’s new audiobook, and more!

Have questions about Star Wars: The High Republic? Tweet them to us using the hashtag #THRSQuestions​ and your question might get answered on the next episode!’
 

'Star Wars: The Bad Batch | Official Trailer | Disney+:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsOmYpP4UDU - a 2 minute video from the official Star Wars youtube channel
 

The blurb:-

‘Check out the brand-new trailer for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Bad Batch,” an original animated series launching exclusively on Disney+. “Star Wars: The Bad Batch” makes its debut on Tuesday, May 4, with a special 70-minute premiere, followed by new episodes every Friday starting on May 7.’

‘5 highlights from The Bad Batch Trailer’ article - https://www.starwars.com/news/the-bad-batch-trailer-highlights
 

A little more information for the Original Trilogy on Video8 format…

A little more information on the Video8 of Return Of The Jedi (UK release)…

(re the very same Video8 cassette as seen in the Techmoan video mentioned in the OP of this thread)

'From the Star Wars Home Video Library #384​: ROTJ UK Video8:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2eOrR6m1_o - a 17 minute video at the Nathan Butler youtube channel.

^ released in the UK in 1988 - under the release title of ‘All Time Greats’ by CBS-Fox (see the front cover of the ROTJ packaging).

and also the whole Original Trilogy on Video8 - released in Japan…
 

‘From the Star Wars Home Video Library #320​: Japanese Video8 Original Trilogy’:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ3krmisvRs - a 14 minute video at the Nathan Butler youtube channel.

^ released in Japan in 1991 - the ‘Best Library’ release.

Cover art for the Japanese Video8 release of the Original Trilogy…

The ‘Star Wars home video releases’ page at Wookieepedia also has some basic information on various releases:-

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_home_video_releases

a 3 minute tiktok video on Video8 (aka ‘Hi-8’ or ‘VHS-C’) - including movie releases, blank tapes, and a working Video8 player:-

www.tiktok.com/@officialsoundtracker/video/7313402155472276779

The obligatory Wikipedia page for Video8:-

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/8_mm_video_format

If anyone has a Video8 preservation project of the Original Trilogy please let us know - thank you.
 

NeverarGreat said:

I assume that’s the reason why they are making the show? For that one conversation between Obi-wan and Owen? That’s the only reason I’d make the show. 😉

No, there is another…

Who could Uncle Owen hand a serious bare knuckle beating to?

😉
 

The ‘Lego Star Wars’ series of games…

About the Lego Star Wars video game series…

 
Lego Star Wars gameplay is from a third-person perspective, and takes place in a 3D game world that contains objects, environments, and characters designed to resemble Lego pieces. Its gameplay—a combination of the action-adventure, platform, and sometimes puzzle genres—shares elements. The games comically retells various Star Wars film events using cutscenes without dialogue.

The player assumes the roles of the films’ characters, each of whom possesses specific weapons and abilities. At any time, a second player can join the game, by activating a second controller.

Gameplay in Lego Star Wars is geared towards family play, and does not feature a game-over scenario. Given a specific set of characters in each scenario, based on a scene from each of the movies, up to two players can control them, using their different abilities. By walking up to another friendly character, the player can switch control over to that character; this interaction is necessary in order to use another character’s abilities to complete certain puzzles.
 

Lego Studs, small coin-like collectibles which serve as the game’s currency, can be collected by finding them, smashing or using the force on certain objects, or defeating enemies. Studs increase in value based on color, silver is the least valuable at only 10 points, going up to gold, valued at 100 points, blue at 1000, and the rarest, purple worth 10,000. Players also have a health meter consisting of four hearts that gets depleted if they get injured or shot at. When they lose all their hearts, their character is broken apart and they lose studs (as opposed to lives).

These studs can be spent on unlocking new characters for Free Play mode, hints for playing the game, and cheats. Certain segments of the game feature players controlling spaceships flying on a flat plane.
 

‘The LEGO Star Wars video game series launched with 2005’s ‘LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game’, and the line has since sold more than 50 million copies worldwide.’ - link to official Star Wars website article on the ‘Lego SW: The Skywalker Saga’ game
 

The Games:-

• Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (2005; covering the Prequel Trilogy)
• Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006)
• Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007)
• Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (2011)
• Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016)
• Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)
• Lego Star Wars: Battles (2020)
• Lego Star Wars: Castaways (2021)

Lego Star Wars: The Video Game (2005)

LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game is a game based on the LEGO Star Wars toy line and is a non-canon adaptation of the Prequel Trilogy (The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith), as well as a bonus level based on the opening from A New Hope.

It was developed and published by Traveller’s Tales and Giant Entertainment for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, and Windows, with Griptonite Games developing the Game Boy Advance version. It was also later released on the Apple Macintosh and then on the GameCube. A cell phone version was also released.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwN2j_WJM-g - a 94 seconds video at the fonejacker1994 youtube channel

‘Longplay of LEGO Star Wars: The Video Game’ (a walkthrough video):-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4pxr3tYu1c - a 2 and half hour video at the LongplayArchive youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gamecube/929460-lego-star-wars

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars:_The_Video_Game

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Star_Wars:_The_Video_Game

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486613

Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (2006)

Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is a Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by Traveller’s Tales and published by LucasArts and TT Games Publishing. It was released on 11 September 2006. Part of the Lego Star Wars series, it is based on the Star Wars science fiction media franchise and Lego Group’s Lego Star Wars eponymous Star Wars-themed toy line. It follows the events of the Star Wars films, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. The game allows players to assume the roles of over 50 Lego versions of characters from the film series; customized characters can also be created. Camera movement was improved from its predecessor Lego Star Wars: The Video Game and the concept of “vehicle levels” was explored more thoroughly.

Lego Star Wars II was critically and commercially successful; with critics praising the game for its comedic and “adorable” portrayal of the film series and due to preference for the Original Trilogy over the Prequel Trilogy.

A mobile phone adaptation, Lego Star Wars II Mobile, was later developed by Universomo, published by THQ, and released on 19 December 2006.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRZTJ35w9Sw - a 2 minute trailer at the swbury09 youtube channel

‘Longplay of LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUcIKrdNkc4 - a 4 hour 46 minute video at the LongplayArchive youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps2/931976-lego-star-wars-ii-the-original-trilogy

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars_II:_The_Original_Trilogy

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Star_Wars_II:_The_Original_Trilogy

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0827187

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga (2007)

Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga is a Lego-themed action-adventure video game based on the Lego Star Wars line of toys. It is a combination of the game ‘Lego Star Wars: The Video Game’ and its sequel ‘Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy’, which spans the first six episodes of the Star Wars saga.

The game was announced by LucasArts on 25 May 2007 at Celebration IV and was released for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, and Nintendo DS on 6 November 2007 in North America. The compilation title was released for the PC on 13 October 2009 in the US. The Mac OS X version of the game was released on 12 November 2010 by Feral Interactive. A version of the game for iOS was released on 11 December 2013, and for Android on 1 January 2015.
 

Like in Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy, the hub world takes place in the Mos Eisley Cantina. The Cantina has doors that allows the player to enter the levels for Episodes I-VI, the bonus levels, the Bounty Hunter missions, and the Arcade games. The Cantina also has customizable characters like Lego Star Wars II.

The Episodes I, II, and III levels have been updated so that characters can build and ride vehicles, wear helmets and gain access to bounty hunter and Stormtrooper areas. Prequel trilogy characters now have the ability to dodge blaster fire and have their own special melee attack (for example, Chewbacca rips off arms). New Force moves were added, Force Lightning and Force Choke. New characters have also been added, bringing the total up to 128. Indiana Jones is an unlockable playable character to foreshadow and promote Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

Game Trailer…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNDmvm30UmM - a 100 second trailer at the Game youtube channel

‘Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga playthrough video (for the PC)’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJGZjBNJXYM - a 7 hour 43 minute video at the Great Games Archive youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/wii/939578-lego-star-wars-the-complete-saga

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars:_The_Complete_Saga

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Star_Wars:_The_Complete_Saga

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1149396

Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (2011)

Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is a Lego-themed action-adventure video game based on The Clone Wars animated film and its follow-up television series with the same name, both of them set between the films Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. The game was developed by Traveller’s Tales, published by LucasArts, and released in March 2011 for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo 3DS consoles. Lego Star Wars III features missions and characters from The Clone Wars film and television series, as well as favourite characters from the original Star Wars saga, in both single-player and multiplayer gameplay modes. The Mac OS X version of the game has been released by Feral Interactive
 

Gameplay in Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is similar to the previous titles in the series, and other Lego video games. Up to two players can switch between different characters to fight enemies in combat, solve puzzles, and progress through various levels. It introduces a few novelties, including scene swap, where players can switch between teams in separate locations to complete multi-part objectives, and boss battles.

The game also features some real-time strategy elements, such as commanding large ground armies across battlefields. Also, the space fights have been remodelled to use a more instinctive, 3D-space battle sensation. It is set during the Clone Wars animated series, as well as certain scenes from Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, unlike the original games, which featured characters from the six films of Star Wars such as Lego Star Wars: The Video Game and Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCCWs05P-xA - an 85 second trailer at the Lego Gaming youtube channel

‘Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars Full Game Gameplay (1080p 60fps PC)’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqnMNpFKLWc - a 5 hour video at the Great Games Archive youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/xbox360/988767-lego-star-wars-iii-the-clone-wars

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars_III:_The_Clone_Wars

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Star_Wars_III:_The_Clone_Wars

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1612560/

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016)

Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens is a Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by TT Fusion, based on the 2015 film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. It is the fifth entry in TT Games’ Lego Star Wars series of video games. Under license from Lucasfilm, the game was released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment for iOS, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, and Wii U, on 28 June 2016, and for Android on 27 July 2016. The game was ported and released by Feral Interactive for OS X on 30 June 2016.

In addition to adapting the film, the game includes content which covers the period between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
 

The gameplay of Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens is similar to previous Lego video games. New systems were introduced including Multi-Builds which grant players access to various building options. These options can be destroyed and rebuilt in certain brick-building sections of the game, allowing for new path to be opened within the game’s world. Players can also hide behind cover and engage in “Blaster Battles” with enemies throughout the game - and can also freely explore Jakku, Takodana, D’Qar, and Starkiller Base, which all act as mini-open worlds.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FZficSh-s8 - a 2 minute trailer at the official Star Wars youtube channel

‘Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Walkthrough (3xDLC 1080p 60fps PC)’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnBCGLgiWjc - a 5 hour & 5 minute video at the Great Games Archive youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps4/186211-lego-star-wars-the-force-awakens

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Star_Wars:_The_Force_Awakens

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5430544

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (2022)

A dedicated OT•com thread for the ‘Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga’ game can be found here - link

It was originally due out in October 2020, was then put back to Spring 2021, and is now delayed again (as of 2nd April, 2021)…
 

Edit: the game is now due for release in ‘Spring 2022’, according to ‘Trailer 2’: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-zxyUUzzrA

Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a Lego-themed action-adventure game released in Spring 2021 for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It will be the sixth entry in TT Games’ Lego Star Wars series of video games and the successor to Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The game will adapt all nine entries in the Skywalker saga series of films.
 

Unlike most Lego video games in which players had to advance through the story in a linear order, players can choose to start the game from any of the nine Skywalker saga episodes and complete them in any order they wish. Each episode will have five story missions, making a total of 45 levels, contrasting from six levels per episode in previous games. Combat has been revamped from previous titles, such as lightsaber wielders now using a variety of combos with light attacks, heavy attacks, and Force moves, and blaster characters having an over-the-shoulder camera (angle featured in many third-person shooter games). The game features 300 playable characters - some reportedly with some dialogue (a first for a ‘Lego Star Wars’ game).

The game features a wide range of fully explorable planets filled with many iconic Star Wars landmarks. Planets and moons confirmed by the developers so far to be explorable in the hub include Naboo, Tatooine, Coruscant, Kamino, Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Utapau, Mustafar, Yavin 4, Hoth, Dagobah, Bespin, Endor, Jakku, Takodana, D’Qar, Starkiller Base, Ahch-To, Cantonica, Crait, Ajan Kloss, Pasaana, Kijimi, Kef Bir, and Exegol.

Many ships will have freely explorable areas in the hub as well, such as Star Destroyers and the Death Star. Random encounters will also happen in the game’s hub. For example, an Imperial Star Destroyer could suddenly jump out of hyperspace and send a fleet of TIE Fighters after the player. Players can choose to engage in dogfights with them or continue onward to progress the story.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3drGzczj8U - a 2 and a half minute trailer at the official Xbox youtube channel

‘Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga - Playthrough’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYtr9Bcdtlc - a 10 hour video at the ‘GameClips’ youtube channel.

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/ps4/265996-lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lego_Star_Wars:_The_Skywalker_Saga

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/LEGO_Star_Wars:_The_Skywalker_Saga

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10461542

OT•com thread - https://originaltrilogy.com/topic/LEGO-Star-Wars-The-Skywalker-Saga-video-game-thread/id/71563

As ever, if you see any mistakes or broken links please let us know - or have anything for inclusion to the above info too. 👍
 

I suggest some people in here read this again…

SparkySywer said:

Yeah, something people keep forgetting is that these are fanediting threads, not opinion threads. If your unsolicited opinion has nothing to do with fanediting, don’t post it. If you don’t like someone’s opinion, don’t watch their fanedit. Take your arguments to the argument threads, because we have those.

…and take non-Fan Project discussions to the relevant TROS discussion threads in the Beyond The Original Trilogy section.

Thank you.
 

Bonus point for no ‘A New Hope’ too 😉
 

About the Jedi Knight game series…

 
The Jedi Knight series is a series of games made by LucasArts, a long time ago…

A first-person shooter or third-person lightsaber & shooter video game series set in the fictional Star Wars expanded universe. The series focuses primarily on Kyle Katarn, a former Imperial officer who becomes a mercenary working for the Rebel Alliance, and later a Jedi and instructor at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Academy. While the first game is set a year after the events of the original Star Wars film, the sequels take place in the decade following Return of the Jedi.

The Games:-

• Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995)
• Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)
• Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (a 1998 expansion pack for ‘Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II’)
• Star Wars - Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (2002)
• Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (2003)
 

Kyle Katarn (character info, game and book appearances etc) - Wikipedia page : Wookieepedia page : Star Wars Games Wiki

Star Wars: Dark Forces (1995)

The first officially produced first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe.

Dark Forces was released for MS-DOS, Macintosh, and Playstation.

It was the 11th best selling computer game of the period 1993 to 1999, with an estimated 952,000 copies sold.
 

The story is set in the fictional Star Wars expanded universe and begins shortly before the original Star Wars film, before flashing forward to a year after the film’s events. The game’s protagonist and playable character is Kyle Katarn, a mercenary working on behalf of the Rebel Alliance who discovers the Galactic Empire’s secret Dark Trooper Project, which involves the development of a series of powerful new battle droids and power-armored stormtroopers.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5YjJsh6BEk - a 67 seconds video at the Video Detective youtube channel

Some online articles / reviews on the game…

• 20 years later, Dark Forces and Jedi Knight are still great Star Wars games - 2016 article at PC Gamer
• LucasArts’ Star Wars shoot-'em-up loses something in the translation - 1996 review at IGN
• 25 Years Later, ‘Star Wars: Dark Forces’ Is a Forgotten Gem - 2020 article at Vice
• Remembering LucasArts - Dark Forces - 2013 video article at GameSpot
• Rewind Review – Dark Forces Series - 2015 article at Tech Raptor

‘Star Wars: Dark Forces. Longplay’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gydv9UNVtoE - a 6 and half hour video at the GamePlayShare youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/3397-star-wars-dark-forces

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Dark_Forces

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Dark_Forces

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0163281

Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (1997)

This was the first game in the series to include multiplayer capabilities over the Internet or over an LAN. It was also the first computer game to allow players to take control of a Jedi character using both the Force and lightsabers in a multiplayer setting.

The game was released for Microsoft Windows.
 

The story, set in the fictional Star Wars expanded universe one year after the film Return of the Jedi, follows returning protagonist Kyle Katarn, a mercenary working for the New Republic, who discovers his connection to the Force and “The Valley of the Jedi”, an ancient source of power. With his father having been murdered years prior by the Dark Jedi Jerec and his followers over the Valley’s location, Katarn embarks on a quest to confront his father’s killers and find the Valley before they do.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1kDcD7BfV0 - a 3 minute trailer at the DruttTV youtube channel

Some online articles / reviews on the game…

• Retro Review - Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - 2015 article at CC Online
• Video Game Review: Star Wars: Jedi Knight series - 2015 reviews at Mynock Manor
• Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II Review - 2000 review at GameSpot
• If you like Star Wars you should play the 22 year old Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2 - 2019 article at Rock, Paper, Shotgun
• Retro Review – Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - 2017 article at Critically Sane

‘Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II. Longplay’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1XPOb6Ivf0 - a 7 and half hour video at the GamePlayShare youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/24354-star-wars-jedi-knight-dark-forces-ii

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi_Knight:_Dark_Forces_II

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Jedi_Knight:_Dark_Forces_II

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160910

Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith (expansion pack for Jedi Knight)

Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith is the expansion pack for the first-person shooter Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II.

The game was released for Microsoft Windows.

The expansion includes a new single-player story mode and fifteen multiplayer maps. The single-player story, set in the fictional Star Wars expanded universe five years after the events of Dark Forces II, follows both returning protagonist Kyle Katarn, a Jedi Master and mercenary working for the New Republic, and Mara Jade, a character featured in numerous Star Wars expanded universe works, who is being trained by Katarn in the Jedi arts. After Katarn goes missing while investigating an ancient Sith temple, Jade continues her studies on her own while undertaking missions from the New Republic, eventually leaving to find Katarn.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTccDDaqnWU - a 2 minute trailer at the Opium Pulses Trailers youtube channel

Some online articles / reviews on the game…

• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith Knows What It Truly Means to Be a Jedi - 2020 article at Escapist
• Video Game Review: Star Wars: Jedi Knight series - 2015 reviews at Mynock Manor
• Retro Review – Star Wars Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith - 2017 article at Critically Sane
• Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith Review - 1998 review at GameSpot
• Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith - 2019 article at Raving Luhn

‘Star Wars - Jedi Knight: Mysteries of the Sith. Longplay’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GEC5uMGN9s - a 6 hour video at the GamePlayShare youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/197671-star-wars-jedi-knight-mysteries-of-the-sith

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi_Knight:_Mysteries_of_the_Sith

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Jedi_Knight:_Mysteries_of_the_Sith

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0164179

Star Wars - Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (2002)

The game was released for Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, Nintendo GameCube and Microsoft Xbox. It was also later released for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
 

The single-player campaign, set in the ficitonal Star Wars expanded universe two years after the Mysteries of the Sith expansion for Dark Forces II, follows returning protagonist Kyle Katarn, a mercenary working for the New Republic and former Jedi who cut his connection to the Force. Katarn must return to his Jedi ways to stop a branch of the Imperial Remnant led by the Dark Jedi Desann from empowering their army with the Force.

The multiplayer mode divides players into Light Siders and Dark Siders, pitting each side against the other in team battles. Each side has access to both shared “Neutral” Force powers, which are mostly focused on increasing speed and athletic ability.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knShHXJESa4 - a 2 minute trailer at the DerMAdmanGamer youtube channel

Some online articles / reviews on the game…

• Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Review - 2002 review at IGN
• Jedi Outcast is simply one of the easiest games to recommend this year. - 2002 article at GameSpot
• Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (Xbox) - 2002 article at Honest Gamers
• Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast Review - 2019 review at Nintendo Life
• Jedi Knight 2 Is Absolutely Brutal On The Switch - 2019 article at Kotaku

‘Star Wars - Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast. Longplay’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF_JfdNUv6M - a 5 hour 50 minute video at the LongplayArchive youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi_Knight_II:_Jedi_Outcast

Wikipedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Jedi_Knight_II:_Jedi_Outcast

Wookieepedia Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/516547-star-wars-jedi-knight-ii-jedi-outcast

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0297410

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy (2003)

The game is the fourth and final installment in the ‘Star Wars: Jedi Knight’ series of games.

It was released for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Xbox, and later on the PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
 

The single-player story, set in the fictional Star Wars expanded universe two years after Jedi Outcast, follows Jaden Korr, a new student at Luke Skywalker’s Jedi Academy under the tutelage of the previous games’ protagonist, Kyle Katarn. The main storyline revolves around the Disciples of Ragnos, an organisation of Dark Jedi intent on resurrecting the ancient Sith Lord Marka Ragnos, which Jaden must help foil while slowly learning the ways of the Force and committing themselves to either the light side or the dark side.

Game Trailer…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmlXkyKukcU - a 2 minute trailer at the Star Wars Game Chamber youtube channel

Some online articles / reviews on the game…

• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Review - 2003 review at IGN
• Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Review - 2020 review at Nintendo Life
• Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Review - 2020 review at Switch Player
• Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy Review - 2003 review at GameSpot
• Retro Review – Star Wars: Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy - 2018 article at Bago Games
• Retro Gamer Review: Star Wars Jedi Academy (2003, PC) - 2003 review at Gear Diary

‘Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy. Longplay’ (a walkthrough video):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO31QjYVLj8 - a 5 hour & 5 minute video at the Global Gaming youtube channel

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/914574-star-wars-jedi-knight-jedi-academy

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars_Jedi_Knight:_Jedi_Academy

Wookieepedia Page: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Jedi_Knight:_Jedi_Academy

IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362179

As ever, if you see any mistakes or broken links please let us know - or have anything for inclusion to the above info too. 👍

There is some info on the changes George Lucas has made to his ‘non Star Wars’ films in this 2010 thread…

Is there a single Lucasfilm release on blu that has not been tampered with ?

… though it could probably do with an update - as he may have made even more changes since 😉

THX 1138 also has its 50th anniversary this year. Unfortunately the original theatrical cut is not officially available…
 

The ‘Dark Resurrection Trilogy’…

‘Dark Resurrection. Vol.1 (2007) HD remastered’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DZzpKMGmUs - a 60 minute video at the LOI youtube channel

(audio is in Italian; a range of subtitles are available)
 

The blurb:

'This film is born from love for Star Wars and the desire to experiment. The Director Angelo Licata and producer Davide Bigazzi have made ​​this product for fun. The film went online in 2007, has generated millions of hits worldwide and has been translated and subtitled in 12 languages. This is the remastered version in HD. No special effects has been changed, no scene has been added.

The authors prefer to keep intact the original work with its flaws. The official website is: www.darkresurrection.com’
 

‘Dark Resurrection. Vol.1’ info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Resurrection : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1105757

‘Dark Resurrection vol.0 (2011)’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQzOQI1Rdn0 - a 41 minute video at the LOI youtube channel

(audio is in Italian; a range of subtitles are available)
 

The blurb:

‘In the prequel Vol. 0, Lord Sorran, a dark Jedi, searches for Eron, a mythical source of great power and finds the spaceship Resurrection, belonging to the Second Guardian of Eron. His crew gets killed on the ship, but Lord Sorran escapes with the secret of immortality.’
 

‘Dark Resurrection. Vol.0’ info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Resurrection : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2075151

‘Dark Resurrection - Keepers of the Force’ (2019):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brKmimFBN_o - a 12 minute video at the LOI youtube channel

(audio is in Englsih; a range of subtitles are available)
 

The blurb:

'The Dark Resurrection Saga ends in a Novel. Go to http://www.darkresurrection.com​ and download your free ebook.

Ten years have passed since the Empire’s conquest.
The last surviving Guardians of the Force - Zui Mar, Dan Lee, Nemer, and Organa the Seer - are hunted by the imperial army and Sorran’s apprentice, the terrifying Lord Drown.
During a daring escape from the mining planet, where the fugitives took refuge, a powerful echo in the Force brings hope back into their hearts. Perhaps Hope, the only one capable of defeating Sorran and his apprentice, is still alive.
Encouraged by this conviction, and accompanied by a new ally, the exiles begin a dangerous journey in search of the girl who holds the destiny of the entire galaxy in her hands.’
 

‘Dark Resurrection: Keepers Of The Force’ info - www.darkresurrection.com/en : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9089738

and a range of BTS and informative videos on the ‘Dark Resurrection Trilogy’ here - www.youtube.com/c/RivieraFilm/videos
 

Harmy said:

Also, having been out of the loop for a while, I’m wondering, if there are any noteworthy preservation projects that I might have missed in the last year or so - maybe even WIP releases and stuff like that.

There are a few projects listed up in the ‘2020 section’ of the An OriginalTrilogy.com Timeline thread mate - including some fan edits too 👍
 

These also came to mind…

Return of the Jedi: The Destiny Edition v1.0 | Theatrical Reconstruction in 4K

Project Ewok | Caravan of Courage & The Battle for Endor - 4K Upscales

TN1’s Star Wars SE 4K - 1997 - has been released on TheStarWarsTrilogy.com forums

My 4K AI processed/upscale of Harmy’s Star Wars Despecialized 2.7

Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) in 4K

The NumeralJoker/MechaSalesman 4K HDR Edits Megathread, Clips Previews, and Release Info has a fair few projects which may be of interest.

and Zion is working on his Star Wars Holiday Special - Zion Hybrid v3 (a WIP).
 

Hal 9000 and an assorted bunch of talented Rebels are doing some quality and intriguing work on a new version of The Rise of Skywalker: Ascendant

NeverarGreat has a wrokprint out for his highly anticipated TFA Edit - The Force Awakens: The Starlight Project
 

These three threads contain a fair bit of information re the various OT VHS preservation releases:-

none’s :F:L:I:M:S:I:P:L:A:S:T: D:A:T:A:B:A:S:E:

none’s Treadwell Collection

russs15’s Info: My PAL VHS Archive Collection
 

^ from the Original Trilogy Preservations - VHS / Videotape, CED & Laserdisc sourced section of the…

An Index Of Projects & Help Thread for Star Wars Preservations thread, which may be of some interest or help.

Re DVD rips…? No - as they are readily available to buy; and we ae NOT a pirate site.

However, there are some improvement projects for the DVD releases (mainly the 2004 OT SE DVDs and the 2006 GOUT DVDs) - which can be found in the ‘An Index Of Projects & Help Thread for Star Wars Preservations’ - linked to above. 👍
 

The ‘Super Star Wars’ Trilogy of games…

LucasArts’ Super Star Wars games are notable for retelling the entire original movie trilogy in the form of a SNES adventure. Super Star Wars was released in 1992 - with ‘Super Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ and ‘Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ coming out the following years.

At the time, it had been nine years since the last Star Wars movie entry and we were still years away from the Special Editions or Prequel Trilogy. Fans were still hungry for more Star Wars, and they got it in the comparatively bonkers narrative of Star Wars: The Super Edition…

Wikipedia Pages - Super Star Wars : Super Empire Strikes Back : Super Return Of The Jedi

GameFAQs Pages (Guides, Cheats, Q&A, Reviews, Chat) - Super Star Wars : Super Empire Strikes Back : Super Return Of The Jedi

Youtube Playthrough Videos (from ‘LongPlayArchive’) - Super Star Wars : Super Empire Strikes Back : Super Return Of The Jedi
 

Some online articles about the Super Star Wars Trilogy games…

• The Bizarre Storytelling of the Super Star Wars Trilogy - a 2020 article at Den Of Geek
• The Super Star Wars Trilogy - The Force Is Strong With These - article at Gaming With Swag
• Super Star Wars Review : Super ESB : Super ROTJ - 2009 articles at IGN
• Super Star Wars Review : Super ESB : Super ROTJ - 2009 articles at Nintendo Life
• The Super Star Wars Trilogy Review - a 2010 article at Hande’s Blog
• Games time forgot: The Super Star Wars Trilogy - a 2008 article at Destructoid
• Retro Review: SUPER STAR WARS Trilogy - a 2017 article at GameTyrant
• Retro Jedi Rejoice! Super Star Wars Ported to PS4 and Vita - a 2015 article at The Escapist
• Super Star Wars Review (PS4) - a 2015 article at Push Square
• ‘Super Star Wars’ Is Brutal, Baffling And Absolutely Worth Playing - a 2015 article at Tech Times
• A Prototype Of Super Star Wars For The Sega Mega Drive Has Been Found - a 2020 article at The Gamer
• Are the Super Star Wars Games Worth Playing Today? - a 10 minute video at the SNESdrunk youtube channel
• Super Star Wars Trilogy on Super Nintendo - a 12 minute video at the Friday Night Arcade youtube channel
• Super Star Wars TRILOGY | Ultra HD 4K/60fps SNES Walkthrough - a 288 minute video at the Kawaii Games youtube channel
• Wookieepedia Page for the Super Star Wars Trilogy games

• Did The Mandalorian series reference an Old SNES game? - a 2019 article at Nerdist

Somewhat unsurprisingly, the Super Star Wars Trilogy of games nearly made their way onto PC back in the mid-1990’s:-

‘Super Star Wars (PC/DOS) 1996, LucasArts’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62o-ST0iAAw - 82 minute video at the Major Thriftwood youtube channel.

The blurb: ‘A PC port of Super Star Wars was in the works since 1994, by Danish game company Brain Bug and produced by Softgold. The game was almost completed, and was well into the playtesting phase, but in 1995 LucasArts decided to halt the development and cancel the release.’
 

However, the trilogy of games are now available to play on the PC (officially) - via Antstream Arcade:-

https://www.pcgamesn.com/super-star-wars-snes-antstream

https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/classic-snes-star-wars-games-now-playable-on-pc

If only…

It seems the games were also available on the GameBoy - with ‘Super Return Of The Jedi’ also available on the GameGear…

‘Star Wars (Game Boy) full playthrough’ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQvluSLve5k (34 minutes)

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gameboy/563295-star-wars

‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (Game Boy) full playthrough’ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXDRhhEIPc (76 minutes)

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gameboy/585697-star-wars-the-empire-strikes-back

‘Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (Game Boy) full playthrough’ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5sCqg1whAk (84 minutes)

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gameboy/563298-super-star-wars-return-of-the-jedi

‘Super Star Wars - Return of the Jedi’ (Game Gear) playthrough - www.youtube.com/watch?v=20CM5W483sE (55 minutes)

GameFAQs Page: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/gamegear/586834-super-star-wars-return-of-the-jedi
 

‘Together - A Star Wars fan film’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XXjBluMOhA - a 4 minute video at the Justin Christie youtube channel.
 

The blurb…

‘An imperial commander makes a stand to save those that serve under his command.’
 

‘Star Wars: The Dark Redemption’ (1999 fan film):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-9Mgh3Bgfk - a 24 minute fan film at the Farys youtube channel.
 

The blurb…

‘Set just two days before the events of Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, the film tells of how Mara Jade with other Rebels captured the plans for the first Death Star.’
 

Those are some seriously impressive covers - and great options too 👍

Cover City is lucky to have so many quality artists such as yourself, PoyzenArt.

And thanks for posting your Mandalorian covers up on here again.

Please feel free to post up any others overs you may have also done - if you wish (non Star Wars covers are welcome here too).
 

A thread similar to the ‘The Force Unleashed | Lucasfilm’s 2007-2010 EU multimedia project’ 2023 info / discussion.

and the ‘Clone Wars | Lucasfilm’s 2002-2007 EU multimedia project’ 2020 info post + Genndy Tartakovsky’s 2003 Clone Wars.

plus the ‘Republic Commando | Lucasfilm’s 2004-2009 EU multimedia project | lore retcon #2,378’ 2024 info thread.

As there seemingly isn’t already a thread for the overall Shadows Of The Empire ‘multimedia project’ on here…
 

An Index for this ‘Shadows Of The Empire’ (SOTE) thread:-

Ⓐ • About ‘Shadows Of The Empire’…
Ⓑ • The Book(s)
Ⓒ • The Comics
Ⓓ • The Game
Ⓔ • The Soundtrack
Ⓕ • The Toys
Ⓖ • The Trading Cards
Ⓗ • The RPG
Ⓘ • Reviews, Retrospectives & Fan Content
Ⓙ • OT•com SOTE Discussion Threads
Ⓚ • A few online articles on SOTE

Ⓐ • About ‘Shadows Of The Empire’…

 
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a 1996 multimedia project created by Lucasfilm. The idea was to create a story set between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and to explore all commercial possibilities of a full motion picture release without actually making a film. The venture was intended to reinvigorate interest in the franchise ahead of the 1997 theatrical Special Editions of the Star Wars Trilogy released the following year.

Several products were released, including a novel, a junior novelization, a comic book series, a video game, a soundtrack, trading cards, role-playing games, posters, model kits, Micro Machines toys, and a series of action figures and vehicles.

The story introduces Rebel ally Dash Rendar, who aids the heroes in their attempt to liberate the frozen Han Solo from bounty hunter Boba Fett. Meanwhile, Darth Vader continues the search for his son, Luke Skywalker, whom crime lord Prince Xizor attempts to kill in his plot to replace Vader at the side of Emperor Palpatine.
 

It was sometimes referred to as ‘The Movie Without A Movie’.

The blurb / a would-be opening crawl…

“When Luke Skywalker was most vulnerable…
When a renegade hero became a friend in desperate need and a dark villain faced his greatest challenge…
When the Empire turned more and more to the forces of the underworld…
the underworld moved in to crush the Empire and the Rebellion in a single stroke…
After The Empire Strikes Back and before Return of the Jedi, there was a time when heroes and villains alike lived in the Shadows of the Empire.”

'Shadows Of The Empire Commercial’ (novel, comic & game):-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5sGUwWAxbc - a 75 second trailer at the Shadows of the Empire youtube channel
 

A HD remade trailer - Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Commercial - at the editing sith lord youtube channel
 

Shadows of the Empire wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire

Shadows of the Empire wookieepedia page - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire

Shadows of the Empire: insightful overview - www.forcematerial.com/home/2016/11/11/20-secrets-of-shadows-of-the-empire

Ⓑ • The Book(s)

 
‘Shadows of the Empire’ is a 1996 novel written by Steve Perry. It describes the events between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. It was part of the Shadows of the Empire multimedia project.

‘It is a time of crisis. Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, is being taken to the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. As Princess Leia mounts a rescue mission and Darth Vader scours the Galaxy for Luke Skywalker, another sinister figure emerges. Cunning and ruthless, leader of a powerful crime syndicate, he will pit himself against Vader for the favor of their mutual master…the dreaded Emperor.’

From the Wikipedia page for the SOTE novel:-

'Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and Lando Calrissian hire the services of Battle of Hoth veteran Dash Rendar, who has located Boba Fett’s ship, which has the frozen Han Solo aboard. The heroes lead an attempt to liberate Han from the bounty hunter, but are outgunned by Imperial TIE fighters. Back on Tatooine, as Luke Skywalker constructs a new lightsaber, he is chased by swoop bike riders in the service of Jabba the Hutt and saved by Dash.

The two learn where they can intercept the plans for a new Death Star, which they obtain with the aid of Bothan fighters and bring to Kothlis to be decoded. Luke is briefly captured by the agents of Darth Vader and learns of the Falleen crime lord Prince Xizor, who plans to kill Luke in a plot to gain Emperor Palpatine’s favor. Meanwhile, Leia investigates the attempts on Luke’s life. She and Chewbacca meet Xizor’s human-replica droid Guri, who brings Leia to Coruscant, where Xizor tries to seduce the princess in an attempt to bait Luke.

Luke, Lando and Dash sneak into the crime lord’s palace to save Leia. As the Rebels engage Imperial fighters above Coruscant, Xizor is prevented from escaping by the vengeful Darth Vader, whose Star Destroyer shoots down his repulsor craft and Skyhook base. The debris from the explosion hits the Outrider, apparently killing Dash. Back on Tatooine once more, Luke records a holographic message for Jabba the Hutt.

Author Steve Perry was commissioned to write the novel—the backbone of the multimedia project—after writing the novelizations of The Mask for Bantam, and Aliens based upon graphic novels by Dark Horse Comics, which had been licensed by Lucasfilm to create Star Wars comics. In addition to studying the original Star Wars trilogy, Perry read the first spin-off novel in the franchise, Splinter of the Mind’s Eye, to get an idea of how to write for Vader.

The publishers wanted a ‘substitute’ for the incapacitated Han Solo, and Perry came up with the character of Dash, noted by fans as being mainly a vehicle for Solo-esque dialogue. The publishers also instructed Perry to make Xizor’s attempt to seduce Leia successful, but the author refused as he feared fan backlash.

Steve Perry has expressed his support of adapting the story as an animated film. A prequel novel was planned, to be written by author Charles Grant, but was cancelled due to a Lucasfilm Licensing move from Bantam to Del Rey Books.’

^ by Hugh Fleming

Wookieepedia page for the SOTE Novel - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shadows_of_the_Empire_(novel)

Amazon page (for info only) for the SOTE Novel - www.amazon.co.uk/Star-Wars-Shadows-Steve-Perry/dp/055350472X

Audible page for the SOTE Novel - www.audible.co.uk/pd/Star-Wars-Shadows-of-the-Empire-Audiobook/B004EXE4RO

The SOTE Junior Novel…

 
‘The junior novelization of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire was written by Christopher Golden and published by Bantam Doubleday Dell in October 1996. It is based on the story and novel of the same name by Steve Perry. The target audience of the junior novelization is kids 8-12.’

^ Wookieepedia page for the Jnr Novel - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shadows_of_the_Empire_(junior_novelization)
 

RebelScum info page for the SOTE Junior Novel - http://www.rebelscum.com/soteBKjrnv.asp

Amazon page (for info only) Jnr Novel - www.amazon.co.uk/Shadows-Empire-Novelization-Christopher-Golden/dp/0606118357

The Secrets of The Shadows Of The Empire book…

The book blurb: ‘The minds behind the Star Wars galaxy have created a phenomenon of epic proportions, designed to unfold in nearly every medium at their disposal. This intensely researched volume guides you through this Star Wars event–as its creators reveal the secrets behind the multimedia release of the year. The tendrils of this dark drama will reach throughout the Star Wars galaxy’.
 

‘The Secrets of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a 1996 reference book written by Mark Cotta Vaz. Structured like a “making of” book typically written for a film, the book covers the Shadows of the Empire multimedia campaign. It explains the origins and development of the novel, comics, video game, and soundtrack.’

‘After George Lucas approved the concept, Wilson and Howard Roffman wrote a brief outline of the premise. Then in November 1994, licensing representatives and Lucasfilm executives met at Skywalker Ranch to begin serious work on the project. Author Steve Perry, who had been hired to write the novel, took detailed notes of the discussion, and used this to create an outline for his book. This outline would serve as the basis for all other aspects of the overall project.’

^ from the Wookieepedia page for ‘The Secrets of Shadows Of The Empire’ official book:-

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/The_Secrets_of_Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire
 

Amazon page for the book (for info) - www.amazon.co.uk/Secrets-Star-Wars-Shadows-Empire/dp/0345402367

FantasticFiction page for the book - www.fantasticfiction.com/series/star-wars/secrets-of-star-wars-shadows-of-empire.htm

Also from the official ‘The Secrets of The Shadows Of The Empire’ book, on the subject of archiving material and canon…

Ⓒ • The Comics

 
'Shadows of the Empire was a six-issue miniseries that was part of the Shadows of the Empire multimedia campaign.

While the events of the comic coincide with the events of the novel, the comic does not follow much the exploits of Leia, Lando and the mysterious villainess Guri, who here plays only a minor supportive role; on the other hand it includes a generous amount of what Boba Fett was up to during that time, the rivalry with his fellow bounty hunters, and Jix’s mission on Tatooine.’
 

Shadows of the Empire (comics) Wookieepedia page - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shadows_of_the_Empire_(comics)

SOTE comics; Marvel website page - https://www.marvel.com/comics/series/20219/star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire_1996

RebelScum website info page (with cover art) for the SOTE comics - www.rebelscum.com/sotedhcomics.asp

Graphic Novel info - Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire : Graphic Novel - an amazon link; with images of the 2001 release.

Shadows Of The Empire: Evolution info…

‘The story is set in 4 ABY, which sets it one year after The Empire Strikes Back, and more or less shortly after the events of Return of the Jedi. Xizor, the leader of Black Sun, has been killed by Darth Vader, and Guri, a beautiful Human replica droid and Xizor’s personal assassin, is left wondering what her future will hold now that she no longer has anyone to answer to. Throughout the ongoing struggle for underworld supremacy, Guri endeavors to uncover hints of her Human side—if it even exists. But in her quest to alter her programming and gain Humanity, Guri becomes the quarry of both bounty hunters and Rebels (led by Luke Skywalker). Secrets lay buried in her android mind that make her a valuable prey.’

^ from the Wookieepedia page for ‘SOTE: Evolution’ - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shadows_of_the_Empire:_Evolution
 

Marvel page for SOTE: Evolution: www.marvel.com/comics/issue/54549/star_wars_shadows_of_the_empire_-_evolution_1998_1

Dark Horse page for SOTE: Evolution: www.darkhorse.com/Books/49-378/Star-Wars-Shadows-of-the-Empire---Evolution-TPB

A short interview with author Steve Perry: https://starwarsinterviews.com/various/authors/steve-perry-author

A video info review on ‘SOTE: Evolution’ - a 35 minute video from the RaD Adventures Network youtube channel.

^ Guri - from the Dark Horse Comic ‘Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - Evolution’

Ⓓ • The Game

 
'Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a video game developed and published by LucasArts. Primarily a third-person shooter, the game also utilizes multiple types of vehicular combat sequences. It was released for the Nintendo 64 on December 3, 1996, and a version for Windows 95 was released nearly one year later on September 17, 1997. The game was re-released for Windows systems on May 3, 2016 through Good Old Games. The re-release allows the game to play properly on 64-bit Windows installations.

In the game, which started development in 1994, the player controls the mercenary Dash Rendar in his efforts to help Luke Skywalker and rescue Princess Leia from Prince Xizor’s hands. It is part of the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire multimedia project and takes place as a backstory between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Tracks from the multimedia project’s soundtrack are used as the game’s musical score. The game received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Shadows of the Empire was the third top-selling Nintendo 64 game for 1997, with more than 1 million copies sold.’

^ the blurb is taken from the youtube video below.
 

The official Lucasarts website for the SOTE game (via the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine):-

https://web.archive.org/web/20070205070721/http://www.lucasarts.com/products/shadows

‘Nintendo 64 Longplay: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aFMsFdYCRw - a 162 minute playthrough video from the N64 Archive youtube channel.

‘Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire | PC | Playthrough’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGONy9FLcE0 - a 152 minute video from the Stranno youtube channel.

‘Star Wars: Shadow Of The Empire All Cutscenes Movie’ (PC; cut scenes differ from the N64 version):-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfSrTImTOyg - a 12 minute video at the NeedleMouse Productions youtube video.

As well as the official SOTE Soundtrack, the N64 & PC SOTE game also had an appreciated soundtrack of its own…

‘Shadows of the Empire Complete Soundtrack OST- Nintendo 64’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr0XVj7ZuxY - a 27 minute video at the Video Game Tracks youtube video.

‘Star Wars Shadows of the Empire Nintendo 64 Commercial 1996’ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=llFRAFSgqFw

‘Shadows of the Empire (Nintendo 64\N64\Australian Commercial)’ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByvPcWmsvs8

‘Shadows of the Empire (Nintendo 64\N64\UK Commercial)’ - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikvqHhXTVoA

GameFaqs.com page for the SOTE N64 game - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/n64/198789-star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire

GameFaqs.com page for the SOTE PC game - https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/pc/53840-star-wars-shadows-of-the-empire

Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire: The Official Strategy Guide…

 
As was the norm back then for ‘big gaming titles’ (in a time before fast broadband and video playthroughs) there were official guide books published for many top video games. The ‘Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire: The Official Strategy Guide’ was a strategy guide published by Prima’s Secrets of the Games for both the PC and Nintendo 64 versions of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire, by Bart Farkas.
 

The book blurb: ‘With Shadows of the Empire: The Official Strategy Guide, you’ll learn how to defeat Boba Fett and IG-88, blast Imperial baddies, and get the secrets you’ll need to ultimately destroy Prince Xizor and his Skyhook, inclooding:All the locations of the secret Rebel challenge points, Step-by-step walkthroughs for every mission, Jet-packed flight skills that will propel you to victory, Maps for selected levels About the Author.’
 

SOTE: PC Version: ‘The Official Strategy Guide (Secrets of the Games Series)’ - amazon link - (for info)

SOTE: N64 version: ‘Shadows of the Empire - Game Secrets’ - amazon link - (for info)

Ⓔ • The Soundtrack

'The Shadows of the Empire soundtrack is a musical score by Emmy Award-winning composer Joel McNeely which was inspired by author Steve Perry’s 1996 novel of the same name. The score, much like classical program music of the past, is based on a piece of literature rather than a motion picture.

The 51-minute score, conducted by McNeely, was performed by the 90-piece Royal Scottish National Orchestra and a 150 voice chorus in Glasgow, Scotland in early 1996. The album was released by Varèse Sarabande Records on April 23, 1996. In addition to the score, the CD contained exclusive CD-ROM features with behind-the-scenes content.’

^ from the Wookieepedia page for the SOTE Soundtrack
 

The SOTE soundtrack info at Discogs - www.discogs.com/Joel-McNeely-Star-Wars-Shadows-Of-The-Empire/master/260806

 
‘Shadows of the Empire Complete Soundtrack OST’:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSaXhrimzs0&list=PL52216F97F15A201A - SOTE playlist at the Mast3rFr3aky youtube channel

Shadows of the Empire Is Back With a Very Special Release - a 2020 article at CBR

Soundtrack Review – “Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire” (Vinyl Reissue) - a 2020 review at Laughing Place

Review: Joel McNeely, ‘Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire’ - a 2020 review at The Second Disc

Ⓕ • The Toys

 
Wookieepedia page for SOTE toy line - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire_(toy_line)

Wookieepedia page for SOTE Micro Machines - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire_Micro_Machines

‘Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Toy Commercial)’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aj-GjJfi94c - a 32 second video at the Shadows of the Empire youtube channel
 
 

• a few articles / sources of info on the SOTE toyline…

• Shadows of the Empire Action Figures - article at Gentlemen Of Leisure
• Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire Collectibles - at Battle Grip
• SOTE Collections - at Jedi Temple Archives
• SOTE Checklist & Info - at RebelScum.com
• SOTE Figures 1996-97 - at JediBusiness.com
• SOTE Toys Photo Archive - at RebelScum.com
• SOTE Micro Machines Info Page - at RebelScum.com

Ⓖ • The Trading Cards

 
The Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire trading card set is a collectable series of trading cards produced by Topps in 1996, as part of the Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire multimedia project. The set, comprising 100 cards, features original color illustrations by artists Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt.

Each card features a color illustration on the front and detailed narrative text on the back, relating the entire Shadows of the Empire novelized story, written by Steve Perry. Linda Siegal and Greg Hildrebrandt’s daughter Mary were among the models who posed for the card illustrations.

^ Wookieepedia page for SOTE (trading cards):-

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire_(trading_cards)
 

RebelScum info page (with images) for the SOTE Topps trading cards: http://www.rebelscum.com/soteTCcards.asp

JediTempleArchive page for SOTE cards: www.jeditemplearchives.com/topps-trading-cards/1996-shadows-of-the-empire

 
Wookieepedia page for the SOTE ‘Embossed Metal Collector Cards’:-

https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire_Embossed_Metal_Collector_Cards
 

RebelScum info page (with images) for the SOTE embossed metal cards: http://www.rebelscum.com/soteMIcards.asp

Facebook MarketPlace page (with lots of images & info): https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/158186845516103

Ⓗ • The RPG (Role Playing Game)

 
'The Shadows of the Empire Sourcebook was a roleplaying guide published by West End Games for the second edition of the Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. It was written by Peter M. Schweighofer and was first published in June of 1996.

The book summarizes and details the events of the novel Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire.’

^ from Wookieepedia page for ‘SOTE Sourcebook’ (RPG) - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shadows_of_the_Empire_Sourcebook
 

Wookieepedia page for ‘Star Wars Roleplaying Game’ - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Roleplaying_Game

Wikipedia page for the ‘Star Wars Roleplaying Game’ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_The_Roleplaying_Game

‘Retro RPG: Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLYnKFpyEpQ - a 15 minute video at the RPGGamer youtube channel.

The blurb: The book summarizes and details the events of the novel Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire.

The Official Companion to the Novel ‘Shadows of the Empire’.

After his defeat on Cloud City, Luke Skywalker finds himself a pawn in a deadly game between Darth Vader and the mysterious and dangerous leader of the criminal organization Black Sun. Confronted by bounty hunters and his own worst fears, Luke must must [sic] lead a daring rescue mission to Emperor Palpatine’s throne world of Coruscant, where he will confront the foes who lurk in the Shadows of the Empire…’

Ⓘ • Reviews, Retrospectives & Fan Content…

‘Could Shadows of the Empire Fit Into Star Wars Canon?’:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGKcSvi9P_o - a 4 minute video from the Star Wars Explained youtube channel

‘Shadows of the Empire Lore Play’:-

www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1E873sPZ0PNd5vth_ZcVRmBSIowf5AOo - a 10 video playlist from the Star Wars Explained youtube channel

‘Shadows Of The Empire - A Star Wars Retrospective’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO5_Br-Oonc - a 35 minute video from the Mr Sunday Movies youtube channel.
 
The blurb: 'Shadows of the Empire was a 1996 Star Wars multimedia Lucasfilm project which offered all the fanfare of a movie release without the movie. Consisting of a N64 video game, a book, comic series, toy line, role playing game, soundtrack and more it paved the way for modern Star Wars projects and marketing. ’

‘The Making of Shadows of the Empire’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gsmE_hoNsI - an 85 minute video from the Saintmillion youtube channel.

The blurb: ‘A deep dive into the creation of a Star Wars multimedia project that takes place between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. We look into the story, comics, toys, soundtrack, and even ideas for a Boba Fett video game.’

‘Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire - The Motion Picture 2018’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgQ_JJh-WVQ - a 95 minute video from the Kazuya Hartless youtube channel

The blurb: ‘For more info, see FAQ at the end of this motion picture’… (audio book reading set to SOTE / OT era artwork)

‘Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry Book Review’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V7a8a4S_jw - a 10 minute review video at the Mike’s Book Reviews youtube channel.

The blurb: ‘Mike shifts gears in talking about the original Star Wars EU to give another recommendation for a starting point for beginners; Shadows of the Empire by Steve Perry.’

‘The Making of Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire’:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2l-2z2ZuBQ - a 16 minute video from the quality HelloGreedo youtube channel.

The blurb: 'Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire is a 1996 multimedia project created by Lucasfilm. The idea was to create a story set between the films The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, and to explore all commercial possibilities of a full motion picture release without actually making a film. The venture was intended to reinvigorate interest in the franchise ahead of the theatrical Special Editions of the Star Wars trilogy released the following year.

Several products were released, including a novel, a junior novelization, a comic book series, a video game, a soundtrack, trading cards, role-playing games, posters, model kits, Micro Machines toys, statuettes, vinyl dolls, and a series of action figures and vehicles. The story introduces Rebel ally Dash Rendar, who aids the heroes in their attempt to liberate the frozen Han Solo from bounty hunter Boba Fett. Meanwhile, Darth Vader continues the search for his son, Luke Skywalker, whom crime lord Prince Xizor attempts to kill in his plot to replace Vader at the side of Emperor Palpatine.’

‘SIX Times George Lucas Referenced Shadows of the Empire In the Star Wars Prequels & Special Editions’:-

www.youtube.com/watch?v=H40cHZY17f8 - a 4 minute video from the Star Wars Fan Animations youtube channel.

The blurb: ‘Shadows of the Empire is a massive Multi Media Project consisting of books, comics, video games, short stories, toys, and more! And George Lucas was not only involved in its creation, but he also referenced Shadows of the Empire SIX TIMES in Star Wars Episodes 1-6!’

Ⓙ • OriginalTrilogy•com threads on Shadows Of The Empire…

 
• Shadows of the Empire - a TV show idea? - a 2005 thread
• Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire soundtrack - a 2017 thread
• ‘Shadows Of The Empire’ soundtrack - help wanted accessing the cd-rom part - a 2006 thread
• Help: looking for… Shadows of the Empire OST Enhanced CD features? - a 2019 thread
• Help Wanted: ‘Shadows of the Empire’ N64 Game Trailer - a 2005 thread
• Help Wanted: a hi-res image for Shadows of the Empire (N64 game) - a 2009 thread
• Shadows Of The Empire - Source Book for the RPG? - a 2005 thread
• Feedback Wanted: Shadows of The Empire - Movie Project (youtube video) - a 2011 thread
• Idea & Help Wanted: Star Wars Dark Empire: The Movie - a 2008 thread

Ⓚ • A few online articles on Shadows Of The Empire…

 
• Star Wars: The forgotten history of Shadows of the Empire - a 2019 article at The Irish Times
• 20 secrets of Shadows of the Empire - a 2020 article at Force Material
• How Shadows of the Empire Became a Gritty ’90s Epic - a 2019 article at Den Of Geek
• The Story of ‘Shadows of the Empire,’ the Star Wars Spinoff Movie That Was Everything but a Movie - a 2016 article at Thrillist
• Star Wars: Why Shadows of the Empire Isn’t Part of Disney Canon - a 2020 article at ScreenRant
• Star Wars: Why Was Shadows of the Empire Such a Big Deal? - a 2019 article at CBR
• SOTE: A Movie Project Without A Movie - a 2018 article at Tatooine Times
• SOTE: Remembering Star Wars’ Most Audacious Video Game Adaptation - a 2018 article at Game Informer
• Classic Postmortem: Star Wars: Shadows Of The Empire - a 2009 article at GamaSutra
• The Classics: ‘Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire’ - a 2012 article at The Verge
• Shadows of the Empire - Tropes Of… - info page at TV Tropes

As ever, if you see any mistakes or broken links please let us know - or have anything for inclusion to the above info, too. 👍
 

Last Updated: 9th February, 2023.

‘Star Wars: the Original Trilogy – in 7 Minutes’:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rooueGG0fY - a video from the Alt Shift X youtube channel (he of GOT analysis fame)
 

The blurb: ‘What happens in the first three Star Wars movies, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi?’
 

del rey books have announced an original novel inspired by one of these animated tales - due out in October…
 

'This year, #StarWarsVisions will bring all-new, creative takes on Star Wars from the world’s best anime creators.

Coming Oct 12th, an original novel inspired by one of those animated tales. A #StarWars book quite unlike any before it.

RONIN By Emma Mieko Candon’

^ https://twitter.com/DelReyStarWars/status/1373998785572052996
 

 
‘2021 marks the 50th anniversary of Lucasfilm. The celebration will kick off with commemorative, fan-favorite 50th anniversary Star Wars products. The launch starts in January and will continue throughout the year with special edition product releases’.
 

“Consumer products have always been an integral part of the Star Wars fan experience, and they remain a constant force in pop-culture today,” says Paul Southern, Lucasfilm senior vice president, Licensing and Franchise. “To commemorate Lucasfilm’s 50 years of storytelling, we look forward to honoring this consumer products legacy and bringing to life brand-new products, games, and publishing offerings that celebrate our future with Lucasfilm’s exciting feature films and Disney+ series ahead.”’

^ from the ‘StarWars•com 50th anniversary announcement’ - the first article on Lucasfilm’s 50th, on StarWars•com, in December 2020.
 

It is both telling and unfortunate in the first announcement about Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary… that the opening statement is about selling the fans more merchandise. As evidenced below, and also since - in the majority of articles online, it appears the aim of Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary is not to celebrate the rich history and achievements of this great pioneering company… but to instead sell yet more merch to the fans.
 
 

Just some of the countless offerings from sites using Lucasfilm’s ‘50th anniversary’ as opportunity to sell more merchandise…

 
Fan Favorites from Classic Star Wars stories come to Hasbro’s Black Series - at StarWars•com

^ RebelScum.com info on the wrong character name, story and figure details for the release of the Black Series’ Imperial Guard figure

Lucasfilm and Hasbro announce new publishing-inspired Star Wars figures - at Lucasfilm•com

Hasbro Pulse reveals Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary products and more - at StarWars•com

Lego R2D2 available to buy as part of Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary (for $200) - at Lego•com & Lego’s Twitter

The Clone Wars figures - available as part of Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary - at StarWars•com

LEGO Minifigure Madness, Hasbro Celebrates 50 Years of Lucasfilm, and More! at the official Star Wars youtube channel

Del Rey celebrates Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary by repackaging ‘Legends’ novels - at DelReyStarWars twitter.

Classic Star Wars books are getting re-released for Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary article at Polygon•com

Best Star Wars Trading Card Sets to Celebrate Lucasfilm’s 50th Anniversary article at DenOfGeek•com

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary: Clone Ward figure headed to Target article at ToyBook•com

Star Wars Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Free Promo Box from Hasbro video at Bossk’s Bounty youtube channel

D23 Announces Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary 6-Pin Box Set Coming May 24th article at LaughingPlace•com

The Phantom Menace: Black Series Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Action Figure: Mace Windu - at Forbidden Planet

The Clone Wars: Black Series Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Action Figure: Obi-Wan Kenobi - at Forbidden Planet

Hasbro reveals Lucasfilm 50th anniversary Star Wars: Droids figures - at Future Of The Force

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Commemorative Action Figures (index list) - at Jedi Temple Archives

Doctor Aphra #12 - Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Variant (assorted Marvel comics) - at Boba Fett Fan Club

Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary commemorative film posters - at the official D23 club

Lucasfilm 50th anniversary ‘challenge coin’ - at Worth Point

Lucasfilm 50th Vintage Collection Shipper At Walmart - at Galactic Figures

Lucasfilm Ltd. 50th Anniversary Logo T-Shirt (clothing) - at Shop Disney

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Star Wars Bomber Jacket - at Her Universe

“Bring Home The Bounty” Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary merchandise announcement - at StarWars•com

“Star Wars” has announced a big “Bring Home the Bounty” marketing campaign’ - 50th Anniversary - at SVG (Dec 14th)

2021 Topps Star Wars: Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary - The Force Awakens - Card #7 - at Topps•com

Three Black Series Figures Based on Gendy Tartakovsky’s Clone Wars for Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary - at Jedi News

Star Wars Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Episode 1 Battle Droid - at In Demand Toys

Pre-Order TBS Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Princess Leia Organa (Yavin-4) - Jedi Temple Archives

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary and Upcoming Legends Characters - EA’s Galaxy Of Heroes game site

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Black Series Imperial Death Trooper 6-Inch-Scale - at Hasbro

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Star Wars Gold & Black Death Star Mock Neck Dress - at Hot Topic

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Star Wars Yoda Hoodie - at Hot Topic

#SWResistance-themed “Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary” variant for #BountyHunters 20 releases Jan 12th (2022) - at SW Books

Obi-Wan Kenobi - The Clone Wars Black Series Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Action Figure 2021 - at Pop Toys

^ For ‘Week 9’ (7th, December 2021) of the Bring Home The Bounty - "a global consumer products, games, and publishing campaign" - with ‘Lucasfilm’s 50th Anniversary’ being front and centre as the main promoted theme for that week… there was nothing at all about Lucasfilm’s 50th Anniversary:-

Book Of Boba Fett - Black Series figures revealed (Week 9) - at StarWars•com

Several online searches over the year also seemingly equates Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary with overwhelmingly being about selling merch - rather than highlighting or celebrating the rich history & ground-breaking achievements of the company itself.

Even on the actual day of the 50th Anniversary, the 10th December, there was not a single mention of the day / anniversary on the Lucasfilm website or any of their social media pages - nor on the Star Wars website, nor any of their social media pages.

A few decent articles from Lucasfilm about its actual 50th anniversary - some chronicles and accomplishments of the company (and not seemingly an attempt to sell us fans more tat)…

• Lucasfilm website portal for ‘Lucasfilm at 50’ - www.lucasfilm.com/tag/50th-anniversary

• D23’s ‘Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary Crossword’ - https://d23.com/app/uploads/2021/05/Lucasfilm-50th-Crossword-v3.1-2.pdf

• Lucasfilm 2021 Holiday card celebrates 50th anniversary - at Fantha Tracks (on 17th December)

• ‘Lucasfilm Originals: Scumm’ (article on an early computer game) - www.lucasfilm.com/news/lucasfilm-originals-scumm

• ‘Lucasfilm Originals: The EditDroid’ (article on filmmaking tool) - www.lucasfilm.com/news/lucasfilm-originals-the-editdroid

• 'Lucasfilm Originals: The Dykstraflex (article on filmmaking tool) - www.lucasfilm.com/news/lucasfilm-originals-the-dykstraflex

Some other useful info links - Skywalker Sound : ILM : ILMxLab : Lucasfilm Wiki on Fandom : Lucasfilm on Wikipedia

The welcome announcement the following longstanding and popular ‘non-canon’ Star Wars releases are to finally see the light of day again. Coming to Disney+, under the ‘Vintage Collection’ banner, in April 2021:-

“Caravan of Courage”
“Ewoks: The Battle for Endor”
“Star Wars: Clone Wars – Volume I”
“Star Wars: Clone Wars – Volume II”
“Star Wars: Ewoks” (Seasons 1-2)
“The Story of the Faithful Wookiee,” (better known as the animated section of the 1978 made-for-TV-film, “The Star Wars Holiday Special” – featuring the first appearance of bounty hunter Boba Fett.’)

https://attractionsmagazine.com/exciting-star-wars-additions-coming-disney-april
 

^ Hopefully we’ll see all of these releases presented in best possible quality - and NOT just lazy upscales to ‘HD’ quality. 👍

Star Wars: Droids, was later added to the Vintage Collection on Disney+.

Though still no release for the 39 finished episodes of Star Wars Detours.

Nor a release of The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special either.

^ Edit: unfortunately, it seems the majority of the ‘Vintage Collection’ on Disney+ is indeed HD upscales.

The many, many various new Star Wars series and theatrical projects announced back in December 2020:-

Future Lucasfilm Projects Revealed - at StarWars•com

The ‘Indiana Jones 4-film Collection on 4K UHD’ set is also being released this year…

https://www.lucasfilm.com/news/all-four-indiana-jones-movie-adventures-on-4k-ultra-hd-for-the-first-time

https://thedigitalbits.com/columns/my-two-cents/031521-1400

^ Hopefully the ‘Young Indiana Jones Chronicles’ will also see a quality release on a modern digital format someday too.

26th May Edit: It was poor form to see that there was nothing at all on the official Star Wars website, twitter, facebook, Lucasfilm website, or Lucasfilm facebook about the 25th May - especially given this year is Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary.

C’mon Lucasfilm - you are so much better, and so much more, than selling merch… celebrate that rich history with all us fans.
 

Still, many on here, on social media, and on other Star Wars fan sites & blogs etc - seemed to celebrate it just fine! 👍
 

10th December Edit: Even on the actual day of the 50th Anniversary, there was not a single mention of the day / anniversary on the Lucasfilm website or any of their social media pages - nor on the Star Wars website, nor any of their social media pages.

A couple of intriguing articles on Lucasfilm’s 50th (especially the article from SlashFilm)…

 
Lucasfilm turns 50 in 2021, celebrating with lots of new merch - at FanSided

Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Celebration Will Include Shiny New Stuff to Spend Your Galactic Credits On - at SlashFilm:-
 

‘Look: I get it. Movies are a business, and they exist to make money. That’s no secret. But if the first words out of your mouth regarding a major studio’s anniversary are, “Consumer products have always been an integral part of our fan experience!”, you’re doing something wrong. Or maybe not. Perhaps the fine folks at Lucasfilm deserve credit for not bullshitting us. For being upfront about what they want: money, money, money.’

So in the spirit of Lucasfilm’s 50th anniversary, celebrating their long history in film and tv, and in fitting with their accomplishments over the years, let’s hope they also do the right thing - re the glaring omission from their catalogue of work…

…and release the unaltered theatrical version of the Original Trilogy. The three classic iconic films that underpin all of the Galaxy Far Far Away, which have been officially unavailable (in a quality release it so merits) for over 25 years now, and counting.

A fan-favourite release that fans the world over would only be too happy to celebrate Lucasfilm for in its 50th anniversary.

And also actually pay money for too…

Last Updated: 21st December, 2021.

I hadn’t realised they were already on Chapter 12 of this series - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaWylkk_HHs 😃
 

Kudos to DarthAngelus for doing it - and also providing ‘director commentaries’ for each Chapter, look at ‘behind the scenes’ videos, and tutorials etc, to see how it is all done…

https://www.youtube.com/user/DarthAngelus/videos
 

‘Who Really Was St. Patrick…? | Foil Arms and Hog’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7IMRJ5qJzU - a 2 minute video from the erm… Foil Arms and Hog youtube channel.
 

Some general info for the Original Trilogy on VHD (Video High Density)…

 
Insert the obligatory ‘Big In Japan’ joke here! 😉

^ an abridged image of the Original Trilogy VHD cover art from swonvideo.com

Some more of the VHD cover art for the Original Trilogy (the images don’t do the quality any justice - sorry)…

a few informative and insightful videos on Original Trilogy VHD releases…

‘VHD DiscLord VideoDisc Player’ - a 1 minute video from the I Rodriguez youtube channel.

^ a demo of how these the VHDs actually fitted into the VHD players for playback 😃

From the informative and insightful Nathan Butler youtube channel…

(a bastion of info for all things ‘Star Wars Home Video’)
 

From the Star Wars Home Video Library #102​.1: A New Hope and Return of the Jedi on VHD (1983-86) - a 7 minute video

&

From the Star Wars Home Video Library #102​: The Empire Strikes Back on VHD (1984) - a 7 minute video

and also Nathan Butler’s other videos covering other Star Wars releases on VHD…

From the Star Wars Home Video Library #308​: “Making of” Double-Feature on Japanese VHD - a 5 minute video

From the Star Wars Home Video Library #199​: Caravan of Courage on VHD - a 7 minute video.

Some OT VHD Info (and cover art) from Video Collector’s SWonVideo site - https://www.swonvideo.com/other/divforside.htm

Some OT VHD Info from DavisDVD - http://web.archive.org/web/20060206024552/http://www.davisdvd.com/misc/ep_misc.htm

Info Wanted: on Old Japanese VHS Videocassette and VHD Dealers? (2014 OT•com thread)

A little information on the VHD format as a whole…

'Movies on Vinyl - VHD The forgotten 1980s Videodisc:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCWLaAwr3sM - a 32 minute video from the Techmoan youtube channel.

'VHD in the UK - how 1980s UK missed out on this interactive video & games format:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKLwAwIfZT4)’ - a 35 minute video from the Techmoan youtube channel.

'VHD in the USA: Videodisc Failure to Launch:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8Zt6cB_NPU)’ - a 31 minute video from the Techmoan youtube channel.

‘VHD - The 1980s Videodisc Format Popular in Japan’ - a 24 minute video from the databits youtube channel.

As well as the obligatory ‘Wikipedia Page for VHD’ - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_High_Density

And ‘VHD DiscWorld’ - a 2011 website with some indepth info on VHD - https://disclord.tripod.com/vhddiscworld/index.html

If anyone has a VHD preservation project of the Original Trilogy please let us know - thank you.