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More happy news from Katie’s introduction to fandom. (This is the little girl who was deluged with love after her mom wrote about her being teased for liking Star Wars.) Her mom reports that she has not only gotten some awesome stuff from fans, but she has learned lessons from folks who have written in and is now helping others.
Rock on, Katie! Here’s hoping we all live up to your example.
The Clone Wars is back briefly tonight with ‘Pursuit of Peace’ before taking off until the new year. (Unless you’re attending a screening, that is.) Still, StarWars.com has kindly offered up a preview clip.
I was all set to love Ahsoka’s new outfit. I’ve certainly done my fair share of complaining about her old rags, bemoaning that they were flimsy, impractical, and (worst of all) unflattering. And her new get-up, all leather and cut-outs, is actually kinda cool. But then… but then. But then she had to go talk about it. Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘Heroes on Both Sides’”
New character models for Ahsoka and Anakin debuted in Friday’s ‘Heroes on Both Sides.’ (We’ve been told that Obi-Wan also got one, but he hasn’t appeared yet beyond the promo.) But the guy’s outfits really aren’t what anyone has been talking about…. Now that you’ve seen her in motion, what are your thoughts on Ahsoka’s makeover? Answer on the sidebar or beneath the cut. Continue reading “Poll: What do you think of Ahsoka’s new look?”
Katie, the young Star Wars fan who was bullied for liking Star Wars, has been getting a lot of love in a short time.
In addition to several pieces by several prominent female geeks, GeekingOutAbout.com reports that the stars of The Clone Wars have offered up some sweet gifts and opportunities for her. (The numbers have already changed drastically from when this article was written.)
Katie has also received many offers of toys and other collectibles. But the family is requesting that you donate those, instead, to a charity. I know the 501st is about to kick in to the Toys for Tots season. It might be a sweet way to honor one small voice who has inspired so many.
‘Hunt for Ziro’, last week’s episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, brought together a lot of great elements that Star Wars does well: adventure, romance, dance numbers, and the occasional surprise, and wrapped it up in a Hutt-sized package for the viewers. The Clone Wars introduction of EU favorite Quinlan Vos was almost a side note to the whole story. Hopefully he’ll get another time to really shine, as this episode was more an ensemble act with Cad Bane, Sy Snootles, Obi-wan Kenobi and the Hutts. Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘Hunt for Ziro’”
Supposedly ‘Heroes on Both Sides’ does feature more than the new character models, at least if the episode guide is to be believed. (Hey, what about Padme? Does she get a makeover, or just a couple clothing changes?)
In other news, The Clone Wars movie (remember that?) will debut on Cartoon Network this Saturday.
Making maths. Justin Brown calculates how much he’s spent on Star Wars over the years. And although it’s a nice chunk of change, it’s still less than one copy of Frames, so I’ll give him a pass, despite that whole Boba Fett thing.
A social experiment. Ryan Britt takes a look at just how confused Clone Wars loving kids may be by their first look at the rest of the movies. Could ‘Anakin becomes Vader’ end up as their ‘Han shot first?’
…And for their parents. John Scalzi looks at awesome scenes in bad movies.
Right at home. Artist Cedric Delsaux returns to fandom’s radar with a new set of Star Wars images taken in what may be the world’s most sci-fiesque city, Dubai.
Why stormtroopers miss. Cracked explains the much-maligned plot hole with science.
Eye Candy Vader and Yoda via font.
We’ve already seen some of it, but Underwire has an exclusive look at the rest. I still say anything that’s not a tube top is an improvement, but I don’t doubt that some will disagree, particularly on the ‘less revealing’ part. Your thoughts?
UPDATE: Ahsoka’s not the only one getting a new look: Obi-Wan and Anakin are also debuting new, if far less dramatic, ensembles.
As a main character, C-3PO doesn’t exactly scream excitement. Sure, he’ll sometimes scream, and yes, exciting things do happen to him, but it’s hard to imagine ol’ Goldenrod jumping into action. Or even just jumping, for that matter. What we do expect from Threepio is humor. After all, a prim and proper butler plopped into galactic warfare should be endlessly amusing — and it is, up to a point. But is it enough to sustain a whole episode? Continue reading “The Clone Wars review: ‘Evil Plans’”