Welcome to our weekly look back at the highlights of the news from the past seven days – from the irrelevant, to the best of fan content / media, the latest official news, rumours and reviews…
MONDAY 14th APRIL 2014
NEWS: Hallmark Website Updated With 2014 ‘Star Wars’ Keepsake Ornaments
The official Hallmark website was updated with pricing and product details of some of the simply stunning ‘Keepsake Ornaments’ in their Star Wars range. Now to decide which ones to order…
NEWS: Revenge of the Chrith. More Chris Jones Amazing Art
The power of the Pork Side of the Force struck at the recent North Lakes Show with tattoo artist Chris Jones inking this stunning piece.
NEWS: Gentle Giant 2014 “May The 4th Be With You” Contest
Gentle Giant is running a May the 4th Contest with some great prizes on offer. What’s your favourite Star Wars Memory?
TUESDAY 15th APRIL 2014
NEWS: Pic of Episode VII Set Built in Abu Dhabi?
Further substantiating our story about Abu Dhabi being chosen as a possible filming location for Episode VII. Now a UAE newspaper, The National is claiming to have a first set photo. Perhaps an AT-AT foot? Perhaps an Escape Pod? Or perhaps something altogether new?
NEWS: Who Picks Up The Check in This Group?
What do you get when you combine Jonathan Wilkins, Paul Bateman, David Collins and our very own Mark Newbold – a photo with a brilliant product placement for Star Wars Insider, and a cracking night out!!!
NEWS: Rancho Obi-Wan Blog: Collecting ‘Star Wars’…Barf Bags?
Gus Lopez writes the latest in the new fantastic blog series over at Rancho Obi-Wan. This one exploring the first Star Wars sickness bag from Star Tours!
WEDNESDAY 16th APRIL 2014
NEWS: ‘Star Wars Rebels’ Costuming 101: Hera Syndulla
Dave Filoni is preparing his outfit for Con season, and now you can join him with this step by step guide on how to cosplay as Hera Syndulla.
NEWS: Pics of Trimmed Down Carrie Fisher
The brilliant Carrie Fisher made a lasting impression on me at Star Wars Celebration Europe, but I think it is fair to say even she would admit to being in her best condition for years as these recent photos testify.
NEWS: Sket One | “Our Father” Resin Sculpture
Check out this awesome new art piece by the legendary Sket One..
NEWS: Celebration Anaheim: One Year To Go
It’s one year to go to arguably the biggest Star Wars Celebration of all time! Get saving for those Celebration Funds!
THURSDAY 17th APRIL 2014
NEWS: Geek Fest, Folkestone: 10th May 2014
Check out this roster of Rebels and Imperials coming to Leas Cliff Hall on 10th May along with our good friend Simon Wilke as C-3PO.
NEWS: Corsham Sci-fi Family Funday: 26th April 2014
The superb Corsham Sci-Fi Family Funday returns on the 26th April, and this years event will include Dave Prowse and John Morton amongst the special guests. Last years Charity Sci-Fi initiatives raised over £30,000. Let’s support them again this year!
NEWS: Star Wars Rebels: New Book Covers Revealed
Pete and Andy at Rebels Report bring us this selection of images from the forthcoming Star Wars Rebels publishing program.
REVIEW: Official Blog: Star Wars Toothbrushes: The Empire Strikes Plaque
Mark Newbold continues his eclectic look at all things Star Wars, and this time it’s toothbrushes – over on the Official Blog!.
FRIDAY 18th APRIL 2014
NEWS: Disney Publishing 4 New Star Wars Books
Disney Publishing are releasing four new young readers books, but perhaps more telling is the motivation, and passion of the team involved. Watch the video for what I think preludes a fantastic publishing future for Star Wars.
NEWS: Classically Inspired Artwork By Randy Martinez
A painting tribute to the Star Wars Comics Issue One from Marvel back in the 1970s – simply stunning!
REVIEW: Jason Wingreen Interview
Take 3 minutes and watch this fascinating interview, conducted during a private autograph signing with actor Jason Wingreen where he discusses his involvement with Yoda, his work as the original voice of Boba Fett and meeting George Lucas..
SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND!
NEWS: New Designs from Mark Daniels at Sublevel Studios
Our good friend Mark Daniels at Sublevel Studios has two new items to share with us…
NEWS: ‘Star Wars Rebels’ at WonderCon 2014
All of the Star Wars Rebels WonderCon 2014 news in one convenient place for your reading pleasure…
NEWS: Star Wars Episode VII Disney Executive Breakfast
Our great friends over at Making Star Wars have this exciting exclusive sneak peak at an upcoming Disney Exec Breakfast, which may or may not see some Episode VII goodness announced. Failing all that, there are some great Star Wars food ideas – Can I have my Kessel Run well done please!
NEWS: One Week To Go Until Farthest From 5
Don’t forget, this Sunday in Fordingbridge in the New Forest, the 5th Farthest From will be taking place. It’ll be a feast of vintage goodness!!!
NEWS: Exclusive Disney Store Star Wars Event
Our very own Dan Curto and Teresa Delgado will be on hand at the Exclusive VIP Disney Store Star Wars Event this week. Be sure to follow them on our official Twitter and Instagram accounts to get all the news first.
THE WEEKS BEST PODCASTS
Whether you are commuting, relaxing or out jogging – you cannot beat some Star Wars audio entertainment in your eardrums, here’s my pick of the weeks best podcasts!
PODCAST: Star Wars Bookworms #22: Maul of Sith
Join our very own Fangirl of the Year, Teresa and Aaron for the latest episode of Star Wars Bookworms, with special guest Bryan Young from the Full of Sith podcast.
PODCAST: RADIO 1138: Episode 6
UK comic legend Dez Skinn and classic era Marvel comics editor and writer Mary Jo Duffy join our very own Mark and James.
…and finally
PODCAST: The WolfPack Podcast: Dave Filoni Interview
In this very Special episode of The WolfPack Podcast, Corey, Dan, Chris, Logan, Marco, and Mike chat with Dave Filoni (Supervising Director Of Star Wars The Clone Wars and Executive Producer Of Star Wars Rebels)
That Was the Week That Wars…
