The final Clone Wars episodes are due to hit Netflix in just a few short weeks and to prepare fans, they’ve released one final trailer.
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Star Wars Weekends gets another weekend, James Arnold Taylor returns to host
Star Wars Weekends fans, rejoice! The ever-popular Star Wars event that takes place every May-June at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is back and is now boasted a fifth weekend. Additionally, James Arnold Taylor is back as the celebrity host.
As the Rebel Alliance continues its fight for freedom and democracy in the Star Wars galaxy, the phantom puppetmaster himself, Darth Sidious (aka Emperor Palpatine), has issued a new galactic decree about Star Wars Weekends 2014 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
While some of his blue-hued holographic transmission was garbled, the Emperor has ordered his Galactic Empire to create a demonstration of force and power that can be seen high above Disney’s Hollywood Studios during Star Wars Weekends 2014. This has caused much talk in the galaxy that a gala fireworks show featuringStar Wars music will be presented each evening this year.
When consulted, several protocol droids further translated the Emperor’s message. These translations reinforced the conclusions that there will be a new evening experience for Star Wars Weekends guests on Hollywood Blvd. in the Walt Disney World Resort theme park.
However, that’s not the end of this story.
When the Rebel Alliance secretly learned of the Emperor’s plans from a hidden message decoded from an astromech droid, they decided to extend the galactic gala one more weekend in 2014.
In order to convince more guests to join the Rebellion, a 5th weekend is now being added to Star WarsWeekends 2014. The new event dates are every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 16-June 15, 2014. The theme for this year’s event is, appropriately, “Join the Rebellion.”
Disney also released a promotional poster for this year’s event. 
It probably goes without saying that both Nanci and I will be in attendance.
Final Rebels Reveal: Meet Hera, Pilot Extraordinaire
EW wraps up the Rebels character reveals with Hera, a Twi’lek pilot voiced by Vanessa Marshall.
She’s a Twi’lek (having those long head-tail things) and is voiced by actress Vanessa Marshall (The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy). “She is a very strong-minded character,” says Rebels executive producer Dave Filoni, “kind of the heart of the group, keeps everyone together when they would otherwise fall apart.”
“Every time we get a script I’m breathless with anticipation,” Marshall adds, “because I want to see where we’re going too.”
Head to the link above for the introductory video.
Introducing Sabine: Rebels’ Mandalorian Graffiti Artist
The Hollywood Reporter has today’s Rebels character reveal in Sabine, a Mandolorian combat expert and… street artist.
Who is Sabine? She is a Mandalorian, and is described as “sassy,” “spunky,” “feisty” and has “a little bit of attitude.” She has an expert’s knowledge of weapons and arms, with an affinity for blowing things up. “She does it with flair,” Sircar says of Sabine, who also moonlights as a graffiti artist.
“She’s definitely one who’s turned against the Empire and that’s going to be to the Rebels’ benefit,” as executive producer Dave Filoni hints in the behind-the-scenes featurette above. As Joel Aron, CG supervisor of lighting and FX, says, “She’s adding something that we haven’t really seen before in the Star Wars universe. You have a character that is expressively creative through art — whether it’s the color of her hair or what she’s done to her armor.”
Sabine will be voiced by Tiya Sircar, who has done some voice work but has mostly done small roles in a number of TV shows and films.
Rebels teasers hit the web
The two new teaser trailers for Rebels hit YouTube early today. Above is “Spark,” showing off Ezra, TIE Fighters, and a shot of Hera. The below trailer is called “Ignite” and features more Ezra and Chopper.
The Clone Wars – and bonus content – heading to Netflix
After a long wait, Clone Wars fans will finally be getting the bonus content promised when the show’s rundown was announced last year. Beginning March 7th, the five full seasons of the show and thirteen episodes from the “sixth and final season” will be available for your (binge) watching pleasure.
In these eagerly anticipated episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, some of the deepest mysteries of the conflict between the light and the dark sides of the Force are revealed. An intrepid clone trooper discovers a shocking secret, Anakin Skywalker’s closest relationship is tested to its limits, and what Master Yoda discovers while investigating the disappearance of a Jedi could forever change the balance of power in the galaxy. Fans will not only be able to watch the thrilling finale, they’ll be able to see more of Star Wars: The Clone Wars than ever before as Netflix will also stream the director’s cut of seasons one to five.
And to mark the occasion, Netflix has released video featuring Yoda and Qui-Gon. Enjoy!
Freddie Prinze Jr. to play cowboy Jedi in Rebels
Hey look, news!
USA Today has the exclusive scoop on who Freddie Prinze Jr. is lined up to play in Rebels. Meet Kanan, a Jedi survivor of Order 66. What’s he like? Well, Filoni describes him as a ‘cowboy Jedi.’
Admittedly, whenever a Jedi originating from the PT era shows up in the Dark Times onwards, I get a tad skeptical, but we’ll see how this works with the narrative and time placement. Getting some actual news for a change is welcome.
Hondo Caravan: Jedi Scum
Did the antagonistic title get your attention? Did it? Sensationalist journalism, folks! Actually, I jest. The title does tie in though because wow do we have a sorry excuse for a Jedi in these episodes but I’ll stop there. Wouldn’t want to give away the arc too much now would I?
Darkness on Umbara
This is possibly one of the more battle heavy episodes I’ve seen. I think the first 10 minutes or so were almost all action? Episodes with this much fighting stand out to me for some reason. It’s fun getting to see them fighting the war and to see more of how Anakin’s battalion in particular works.
Okay, this replacement Jedi general? Pong Krell? He’s a real ass. Something bad had best happen to him by the end of the arc. Alternatively, he will not be one I will be sorry to see Order 66-ed. Honestly, you’d think that a Jedi could at least manage to use a trooper’s name. Every time he used Rex’s number instead of his name, I wanted to punch him in the face. I’m surprised Rex didn’t punch him, honestly.
Krell was put in charge Anakin’s battalion because Palpatine had recalled him back to Coruscant. This has a very fishy smell to it. Why would the Chancellor just pull one of his Generals back before a big battle? Sometimes, it surprises me that no one realized that Palpatine was evil before he went all crazy lightsaber Sith.
Seriously. Someone remove Krell from command. His plans are bad. You know nothing, Pong Krell.
German channel teases Clone Wars bonus content footage
The Wookiee Gunner spotted and captured a commercial teasing TCW bonus content on German channel Super RTL. Still no word on a US air date (or channel).
Tosche Station Radio #79: Teachable Moments
On this episode of Tosche Station Radio, it’s learning moments from the Expanded Universe.
Kicking off the show, the hosts highlight what’s New on the Blog. Bria reviewed Darth Maul: Lockdown the first EU book on the 2014 calendar. In comics, Emily reviewed the new Serenity comic, Leaves on the Wind #1, while Bria reviewed Legacy #11 and The Star Wars #5. Brian reminds everyone to go watch Gargoyles. The Hondo Caravan visited Dathomir and Mortis, broke out of the Citadel and dove underwater with Captain Ackbar. Finally, we talked about Diversity a lot in the past three weeks. Nanci explained why Diversity for Diversity’s Sake is not a Bad Thing. Brian deconstructed Four Stupid Arguments Against Diversity. Bria discussed Diversity Among the Stars (And the Royals of Alderaan).
On Fixer’s Flash, the hosts weren’t up to much geeky stuff thanks to both Bowls of the Super and Puppy variety. They are planning to go see a sing-along version of Frozen.
Deak’s Dirt starts with Christie Golden reminding us that Sword of the Jedi is on hold. Episode VII stuff: According to USA Today, JJ Abrams says the script is done and filming is slated to begin May. Carrie Fisher told TV Guide that she, Mark, and Harrison will begin work in March or April. Rumor – Judi Dench playing Mon Mothma? The Rebels movie rumored to air this summer. We also met the latest character from Rebels, Chopper the droid.
In Camie’s Concerns, the hosts take a look at what Rebels and the Sequel Trilogy can learn from the Expanded Universe. Both good and bad.
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