>>>its the final day of the month that brought us the return of the original star wars films on dvd, and the month that saw mark newbold's very first article published in the star wars insider on page 11 of issue 90. and a hearty congratulations to friend of the site leah mangue for her amazing study of revenge of the sith's boga that beautifully filled page 72 of the magazine.
leahs beautiful bogs artwork, first shown on Lightsabre back on the 24th april 2006
friday 29th september 2006
>>>celebration europe is on its way. from july 13th - 15th 2007, star wars hits earls court in london, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the star wars saga. with guests, exhibits, exclusive licensed merchandise and much, much more, celebration europe promises to be the event of the year. for more information, click on the link to check out the official site.
thursday 28th september 2006
>>>our look at selected characters of importance from the history of the setnin sector continues with warwa echee, the twi'lek private in the rebel alliance who fought for the rebels...
Twi’lek serving the Rebel Alliance in the Cawbate Planetoid Field with a
strange penchant for under dressing. He kept things simple and to the point,
and therefore spoke in a monosyllabic style. Although he disliked talk much
about himself, he did try to pry information out of anyone he met, and
therefore appeared very untrustworthy.
wednesday 27th september 2006
>>>issue 90 of the star wars insider hits letterboxes this week, with articles on the aliens of episode 3, the kashyyyk models from revenge of the sith and a spotlight on spaceballs, mel brooks' star wars spoof that celebrates its 19th anniversary with a new animated series. oh, and not to forget an article on the artoo's awards by Lightsabre's own mark newbold. so get down there and check it out, pronto.
inside the latest insider...
tuesday 26th september 2006
>>>setnin select reaches number 212 with a piece by jonathan hicks. this shows a setnin alien waiting patiently for a delivery as the sun sets. for more looks into the worlds of setnin, click on the mini banner above and go through to the setnin select archive.
monday 25th september 2006
>>>it was the era that followed the clone wars, andlike the rest of the galaxy setnin collected itself in its wake. from the d'staan's betrayal era we present swoop dreamsby mark newbold. jan lomona always had a knack for getting into trouble, but this tale of his childhood throws new light onto his past...
sunday 24th september 2006
>>>we're excited to bring you the first part of our latest interview with the executive editor of lucas books, j w rinzler. jonathan spoke to us from his office at the presidio and his
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saturday 23rd september 2006
>>>great news for the site, our pal
arthur papadam over at the wookieepediahas nominated us as an official friend ofwookieepedia. that means that at the foot of the main page of the fastest growing star wars site in the world you can find a link to this very site. so, to anyone visiting us for the first time a hearty welcome and we hope you enjoy your stay, and to everyone else thanks for your continued visits.
the wookieepedia - our new friend...
friday 22nd september 2006
>>>news from the uk internet television station rapture tv, with information on a star wars show they are showing this coming week. over to nelson, aka photoflash, from rapture. "warwick davis and uk garrison
appear on uk show g@mers this tuesday (26th september). a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. well, berkshire, uk. rapture tv's long running video game show g@mers heads out to legoland, berkshire for a star wars lego 2 special. the show features interviews with warwick davis, who played wicket w warwick in return of the jedi, one of the games developers and a and appearance by members of the uk garrison. the show runs at 7.30pm gmt on rapture tv (sky channel 193) and is simulcast throughout the world on the internet at www.rapturetv.com/live. the show is also repeated at 9pm gmt and throughout the week."
thursday 21st september 2006
>>>our look at selected characters of importance from the history of the setnin sector continues with zoz eldenn, the man who first spotted jan lomona for glann cipple and who helped run cipples vast organisation......
An intelligence operative
who posted regular reports to Glann
Cipple from an area of space known as the Fallast Corridor.Precise
and to the point, Eldenns work brought many smugglers and free traders to the
attention of Cipple, including the young A-desandian
smuggler Jan Lomona.Eldenn later took up residence at Cipple's Amagad Fortress headquarters, taking
charge of other operatives such as Yullm.
>>>in a blinding piece of initiative, the information technology industry has been inspired to produce a calendar showing real women working in the industry. here we see jane as slave leia enticing more women to join the industry. works for me...
more metal bikini you say? honestly, it's just a coincidence...
wednesday 20th september 2006
>>>george lucas has made an amazingly generous donation to his old film school, usc. in the international herald tribune lucas commented on the $175 million gift. "i discovered my passion for film and making movies when i was a student at usc in the 1960s, and my experiences there shaped the rest of my career. i'm also an ardent advocate for education at all levels and encouraging young people to pursue their ambitions by learning. i'm very fortunate to be in a position to combine my two passions and to be able to help usc continue molding the futures of the moviemakers of tomorrow." a generous and thoughtful gift from the flannelled one.
donating magic - george lucas...
tuesday 19th september 2006
>>>setnin select reaches number 211 with a piece by louis turfrey. this shows the berone sunrise steering well clear of a deadly tropical storm. for more looks into the worlds of setnin, click on the mini banner above and go through to the setnin select archive.
monday 18th september 2006
>>>it was the era that followed the clone wars, andlike the rest of the galaxy setnin collected itself in its wake. from the d'staan's betrayal era we present death of yonaby jonathan hicks. a doomed romance between a twi'lek girl and a pod race owner kick starts a chain of events that have an effect on future happenings in setnin and the mid-rim...
sunday 17th september 2006
>>>empire magazine is running a new quiz designed especially for star wars fans. to celebrate the release of the original trilogy on dvd, go here and try your luck. but be warned - while Lightsabre's editor got 20 out of 20 on all three quizzes in roughly 40 seconds each quiz, the best of the best are answering them in 20 seconds, so get those fingers working fast.
saturday 16th september 2006
>>>did you know warwick davis played master yoda? or that he owes his good fortune to a hamburger? it's likely you didn't, but click here and you'll read about this and much more besides in an interview with wicket w warwick himself.
warwick and a fan at a paris convention
friday 15th september 2006
>>>could young john connor himself edward furlong be a part of the new star wars tv series? it seems to be the rumour of the day, as the crow star mentioned himself in a conversation recently. michael ausiello of tvguide.com ran a q & a, and a question about furlong arose in this question asked by a fan. "i ran into the wild edward furlong at ihop in hollywood and, when i asked what was next, he said, "Some csi, and then maybe the star wars tv series, man." is that right?" ausiello replied "the csi part is right - he'll guest star in csi:ny's third episode - but that's the first i'm hearing about him possibly starring in the small-screen star wars." stay tuned for more developments.
edward furlong
thursday 14th september 2006
>>>our look at selected characters of importance from the history of the setnin sector continues with akallon the fourth of janos, the emperor priest who fought for his people and for his sector as well...
Successor to Culdinatia the Third of Janos and the Emperor Priest
who led the Janites into a war against the Setnin Sector, the surviving Zobian Pirates and the non-affiliated worlds.Fiercely proud of his Janite heritage, Akallon was almost unique in that he also felt pride in being a citizen of the Setnin Sector – rare for such an isolationist race as the Janites.
wednesday 13th september 2006
>>>he's our latest guest and a good friend, but apart from all that,
arthur papadam has mentioned his Lightsabre interview in his star wars blog, we'll blow your planet up! take a trip over there and read the very kind words
arf-maul had to say about us. thanks
azizlight .
arthur meets legendary star wars actor ponda baba...
tuesday 12th september 2006
>>>setnin select reaches number 210 with a piece by chris 'the starving artist' willliams. this shows one of the many female trefnarian stormtrooper clones let loose upon the setnin sector. for more looks into the worlds of setnin, click on the mini banner above and go through to the setnin select archive.
monday 11th september 2006
>>>it was the era of conflict, the era of the clone wars, and setnin was not spared. from the rise of glann cipple era we present death storyby mark newbold. as the final moments of revenge of the sith occur ade-arr b'erain frees the infant blake de'athe. but what chain of events will this action and sacrifice start...
>>>jango and boba fett - father and son, fighting against the galaxy. here, in this four minute compilation, to the strains of i stand alone by godsmack, watch as the two mandalorians make their mark.
friday 8th september 2006
>>>it may be a little off-topic for Lightsabre, but we would be remiss if we didn't tip our hat to the other great space franchise as it celebrates its 40th birthday. star trek's first episode the man trap premiered on september 8th 1966, and kick-started a sci-fi revolution that today includes so many amazing shows. trek may be on temporary hiatus at the moment, but rest assured , the enterprise will return. happy 40th birthday star trek.
one of the greatest episodes ever - city on the edge of forever...
thursday 7th september 2006
>>>our look at selected characters of importance from the history of the setnin sector continues with malletta, one of glann cipples most trusted and feared shadow warriors...
Powerfully built female member of Glann Cipples elite Shadow Warriors who accompanied him
on his journey to Abrogard and Dessio D’Staan.Hailing from the world of Amagad, Malletta was formerly a
dancer on the world of Corellia and
later pirate until her true
calling became clear. Fiercely protective of her employer she wore the mantle
of Shadow Warrior with honour.
wednesday 6th september 2006
>>>we continue what has managed to morph into metal bikini week with a photo sent in by friend of the site brian squire. we don't know who she is or where she came from, but we certainly appreciate her dress sense.
more metal bikini's...
tuesday 5th september 2006
>>>setnin select reaches number 209 with a piece by louis turfrey. this shows the berone sunrise blasting away from a dark world in the brother sector. for more looks into the worlds of setnin, click on the mini banner above and go through to the setnin select archive.
>>>more leia, this time showing her skills to the strains of just a girl by no doubt. watch our favourite princess and remember why a generation of now thirty-something men had their first crush on her...
monday 4th september 2006
>>>it was the era of conflict, the era of the clone wars, and setnin was not spared. from the rise of glann cipple era we present flight of the rinsomeby louis turfrey. during the final hours of revenge of the sith, and forced into exile by the declaration of a new empire, the setnin jedi muster their forces and prepare to retreat from the setnin sector. but will their ruse succeed...
>>>the adjusted domestic box office figures have been updated by the good people at boxofficemojo.com, and it makes great reading for lucasfilm fans everywhere. while gone with the wind remains the all-time top dog, star wars and indiana jones projects litter the top 100. check below to track your favourites.
>>>in celebration of not only the original trilogy hitting the shelves on september 12th, but also the showing of the entire 6 movie saga on sky movies, the official site is comparing the original versions with their 1997/2004 counterparts. today, they spotlight the empire strikes back. click here for a fascinating look at the fx
work ilm did to tidy up the original versions for the later releases.
the original 1980 effect, with matte lines and timing errors...
note the change in clarity and the correction of matte lines...
saturday 2nd september 2006
>>>it needs no explanation because it's carrie fisher in the gold bikini. carrie fisher! the gold bikini! two minutes of...the gold bikini. enjoy...
friday 1st september 2006
>>>tsuneo sanda drops us a line with news of his latest star wars masterpiece. over to tsuneo. "hi mark-san, excuse me for my long silence. how are you? i keep energetically drawing the work. i send you the latest work. this work becomes the second bounce of "star wars/30th anniversary" series. please see. http://www.sandaworld.com/newworks/anniversary6thank you very much! take care. tsuneo sanda" always a pleasure to hear from tsuneo.
>>>we're excited to bring you our latest interview with the editor of the star wars insiderfrank parisi. frank was a fun guy to correspond with and his
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>>>the artoo awards ceremony at the memorabilia at the nec in birmingham were a great success, with the three categories all going to well deserved winners. Lightsabre was there, so look out for an interview with the overall winning contestant, dan mason, over the coming weeks.
dan mason - second from right- collects his awards alongside the other winners
photograph by rebecca stephenson
>>>Lightsabre continues its
webmaster interviews. this week we interview the man who has continued the proud and longstanding tradition of jedinet, jim fisher. jim gave some very interesting answers and his interview can be found
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