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“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 3 Premiere

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 3 Starts Tonight!!

Tune in to Cartoon Network tonight at 9:00 PM PT/ET to catch the first two episodes of the transformative third season of The Clone Wars, “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers” (get a sneak peek at the episodes here and here)!

Still need more Clone Wars? Here’s just a small sampling of all the recent Clone Wars goodness:

Clone Wars Adventures is Now Live!
Clone Wars Adventures, a free-to-play, action packed virtual world for fans of the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series, is now live and ready to play!

The Clone Wars Season 3 Premiere Event at Lucasfilm
Lucasfilm and Cartoon Network held a red carpet Season 3 premiere screening at the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco, inviting Boys and Girls Club kids to mingle with George Lucas and The Clone Wars cast.

All New Clone Wars Web Comic
In time for season three, an all new story exclusive to StarWars.com!

Clone Wars Character Soundboards
A fresh batch of Clone Wars characters have been added to the Official Star Wars Soundboards, with more to come! Hear your favorite characters on demand with the following links:

The Legend of Neil, Minisode 3: “Elf vs Wild”

from The Legend of Neil:

Two things, my Neil-lovers.

1) The Legend of Neil has a brand new minisode starring Alex Albrecht (Diggnation, Totally Rad Show). If you ever remember getting your shield eaten in the original Zelda and how frustrating that was, you’ll probably enjoy the cathartic release of watching this. Check it here.

2) Our store is getting fully stocked with T-shirts. We brought back the popular “You Deserve it After Committing Murder” Heart shirt and the “This Crap is Free” shirt. Pre-order them now and receive a Tony Janning & Sandeep Parikh autographed 8×10.

/end list of awesomeness

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Season 3 Premiere Event!

from StarWars.com:

On September 10, Lucasfilm Ltd. and Cartoon Network held a red carpet Season Three premiere screening at the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco. The fun-filled evening, sponsored by Hasbro, featured a first-ever big screen presentation of the season’s launch episodes, as well as a whole host of special activities — including videogame demos, Hasbro Galactic Battle game stations, photo opportunities with costumed characters, Jedi Academy Training and more. Special guests included youth from the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco, along with Executive Producer George Lucas, Supervising Director Dave Filoni, Producer Cary Silver and the cast of Star Wars: The Clone Wars!

The next chapter of Star Wars: The Clone Wars begins with a must-see one-hour premiere, airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, September 17 on Cartoon Network.

Breadpig: n00b! Asian Adventure! Colbert!

from Breadpig:

Ahoy, Breadpig legionnaire!

We know it’s only been two weeks since we’ve written, but it’s been an action-packed time and we didn’t want you to fall behind on the news!

The observant among you may have noticed that the last briefing had TWO signatures at the bottom instead of just one. That’s because as of a few weeks ago, Breadpig officially has a new employee! Christina Xu has joined on to help steer our porky hero towards greater heights of do-goodery and generally improve awesome levels in the world. If you have any questions for Christina, please ask her!

One of the first missions that our largest-ever Breadpig team will tackle is an epic voyage to South Asia in October to visit, observe, and document the work Room to Read is doing with the $85,460 we’ve donated to them. Both Alexis and Christina will visit the Laos Room to Read office as well as the XKCD school Breadpig built in Salavan, Laos. Then, Christina will continue solo to the RTR programs in Hanoi, Vietnam; Colombo, Sri Lanka; and Kathmandu and Bariya, Nepal to find out how our other funded projects (and Room to Read in general) are getting along. We’ll be posting an official itinerary soon — please contact us if you have advice, requests, suggestions for great organizations to team up with in the future, or the ability to meet up for a drink anywhere along the way!

Finally, Breadpig joined in Reddit’s efforts to create the largest fundraiser for DonorsChoose ever to convince Stephen Colbert to have a rally in DC. We donated $1776.63 to the campaign to celebrate Reddit breaking the $30,000 mark (Hilary Clinton’s record over the last 3 years!) in less than 24 hours, and in return Mr. Colbert wrote us a little letter. We are proud (and starstruck) beyond words!

Breadpig doubled in size as a company, is going to visit Room to Read sites in Laos/Vietnam/Sri Lanka/Nepal in October, donated $1776.63 to DonorsChoose to congratulate Redditors on generating over $30k in less than 24 hours.

Love and crusty bacon,
Alexis and Christina

(P.S. This Sunday, November 19th, is Talk Like a Pirate Day. We hope you observe this holiest of days.)

VIZ Media Announces the Latest “Bleach”, “Naruto” and “Vampire Knight” DVD Releases for September and October 2010

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced several new DVD releases scheduled for September and October that expand the company’s popular Bleach, Naruto and Vampire Knight animated series.

New Bleach Releases Include:

Bleach Volume 32
Rated “T” for Teens
MSRP: $24.92 U.S. / $35.99 CAN
Available September 21st
Captain Hitsugaya’s advance Soul Reaper troops get involved in some unexpected sidelines during their stay in the World of the Living. When Karin Kurosaki agrees to go up against a tough group of middle school students in a game of soccer, Hitsugaya himself steps in to lend a hand. Then all the top members of Karakura First High School’s kendo team are injured, and Ikkaku is brought in to put the remaining team members through a training regimen from hell! Contains episodes 132 thru 135.

Bleach Uncut Box Set Season 6
Rated “T” for Teens
MSRP: $49.95 U.S. / $71.99 CAN
Available September 28th
Back in the World of the Living, Ichigo Kurosaki has been officially recognized as a Substitute Soul Reaper by the Soul Society. But trouble soon comes to Karakura Town in the form of Visoreds, a group of ex-Soul Reapers that have crossed over into the realm of the Hollows. As they try to recruit Ichigo to their side, it is revealed that former Captain Sosuke Aizen is attempting to create an army of Hollows with Soul Reaper powers called Arrancars. It will take Ichigo and his friends, along with a detachment of Soul Reapers, to keep them from destroying the town. Contains episodes 110 thru 121 (Original and Uncut).

For more information on Bleach, please visit BLEACH.viz.com.

New Vampire Knight Releases Include:

Vampire Knight Volume 2
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $19.97 U.S. / $28.99 CAN
Available September 28th
A new teacher arrives at Cross Academy with a hidden identity and possibly deadly connection to Zero, whose suffering is driving him to desperation. Yuki’s feelings are torn between Zero and Kaname, and her determination to help Zero may lead her to betray the one she loves most. Contains episodes: 5-8.

For more information on Vampire Knight, please visit: ShojoBeat.com.

New Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden Releases Include:

Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 4 Special Edition
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $69.97 U.S. / $99.99 CAN
Available October 19th
Team Kakashi’s spying mission brings them face to face with the Leaf’s most deadly enemy, Orochimaru. Naruto’s rage brings forth the Nine-Tailed Fox, but at great risk to both himself and those he cares for the most. With Naruto’s rampage quelled, the team continues on to Orochimaru’s lair to find Sasuke, but the mysterious Sai has disappeared. Could one of their own be planning the ultimate betrayal? The Special Edition Box Set contains 14 episodes (episodes 40-53) on 3 discs, and a special limited edition collectible Sasuke figure.

Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 4 Standard Edition
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $49.95 U.S. / $71.99 CAN
Available October 19th
DVD-only collection featuring 14 episodes on 3 discs. Limited edition collectible figure not included.

Naruto Uncut Season 4, Part 1
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $49.95 U.S. / $71.99 CAN
Available October 26th
In the Hidden Leaf Village there are few things that Naruto and Choji love more than a steaming bowl of Ichiraku ramen. But when the daughter of the noodle shop owner is kidnapped, they’re on the case. Then, missions for the Leaf ninja lead them to the Land of Bears after a fallen meteorite and on to the Land of Greens where the team must protect a princess. When an evil ninja who’s after the princess gets in their way, Naruto puts his life on the line to save her! Contains episodes 164-191.

For more information on Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, please visit NARUTO.com.

“Star Wars: The Clone Wars” Night to Be Held at PETCO Park

from StarWars.com:

The Force has been with the San Diego Padres all season long, and on Friday, September 24, the Padres will pay tribute to a “galaxy far, far away” with a special Star Wars: The Clone Wars Night at the ballpark, as the team takes on the Cincinnati Reds.

For one night only, a portion of the Upper Reserved section of PETCO Park will be transformed into an intergalactic experience. Fans who purchase tickets in these special sections will have the opportunity to take a picture with their favorite Star Wars or Star Wars: The Clone Wars character, enjoy Star Wars trivia, special giveaways and much more in-game entertainment. Fans are encouraged to dress in character, but weapons will not be permitted at PETCO Park, and ballpark management reserves the right to ask that masks be removed at any time.

To extend the Star Wars Night festivities, fans will also have the opportunity to purchase a ticket package that allows them to stay after the game for an exclusive Star Wars sleepover under the stars on the PETCO Park playing field. Everyone at the sleepover will be treated to a special screening of Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back on the FriarVision video board, in honor of the movie’s 30th anniversary this year.

Additional sleepover entertainment will include a special appearance by Ashley Eckstein, wife of Padres infielder David Eckstein. Ashley is the voice of Ahsoka Tano in the hit animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Sleepover ticket packages also include a postgame snack, breakfast on Saturday morning and a one-of-a-kind Padres/Star Wars-themed gift.

Tickets for Star Wars: The Clone Wars Night at PETCO Park are on sale now. Game tickets in the special section are priced at $25. Ticket packages for the game and sleepover are priced at $200, but the first 100 fans to purchase the package will receive a special reduced price of $100. Only 1,000 sleepover tickets are available, so visit padres.com/starwars and secure your spot for this unique event now!

Send in the CLONES! The transformative third season of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” launches with a new look at the series’ everyman heroes!

from StarWars.com:

The war wears on, and the Republic is pushed to its breaking point. Support for the Jedi Knights and their noble cause comes in the form of valiant clone troopers — steadfast defenders of peace and justice, even as the Jedi falter and the mighty Republic begins to crumble. Joined by familiar faces and confronted with deadly new threats, these everyman heroes lead the charge into a transformative new season of Clone Wars adventures — where alliances will be tested, truths will be questioned and galaxy-changing secrets will be uncovered to shake the very foundations of the Star Wars universe. The next chapter of Star Wars: The Clone Wars begins with a must-see two-part premiere, airing at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, September 17 on Cartoon Network.

In “Clone Cadets,” five headstrong cadets — Hevy, Cutup, Droidbait, Fives and Echo — struggle to complete their training on the ocean planet of Kamino. Unable to work together as a team, they must learn to embrace their future as soldiers before they are drummed out of the academy.

“It’s a band-of-brothers story that takes you back before most of the episodes we’ve seen so far; it’s one of the earliest episodes — chronologically — in the series,” says Dee Bradley Baker, voice of the clones. “We’re going to see how the ‘shinies’ [new recruits featured in the first season episode, ‘Rookies’] learn to work together. Starting off, they’re not a team at all. They’re just everymen; they’re human. And now they’ve got to pull it together. There’s something really cool about how the show brings out the heroism from characters like that — not just the superpowered ones.”

A revealing look at clone development and training, the episode also introduces a unique new character. Clone Number 99 is a unique clone — an imperfect model relegated to menial, custodial duties at the Kamino production facility. Still, despite his physical flaws, he nonetheless identifies with his genetic brethren — and he aspires to make his own small contributions to their noble war efforts.

“He’s a great example of the show’s creative risks,” says Baker. “I was nervous going into this episode. Does he sound real? Is he believable? I agonized over it; he’s a very special character, and a very unique challenge. Kinda high stakes for me, because I wanted so badly to get it right. He’s a little bit slower… quieter… softer than your basic clone voice. I skewed his dialect toward cockney to give him a blue collar, salt-of-the-earth flavor. I’ve got a lot of favorites, but 99’s definitely one of them. His story is very affecting — really beautiful on a lot of different levels.”

On the heels of “Clone Cadets” comes “ARC Troopers,” which revisits the clones after the notable events of “Rookies” — with the surviving squad members tasked with defending Kamino from a large-scale Separatist attack. After the Republic repulses the Separatists’ first assault, the real threat begins. Asajj Ventress, General Grievous and an army of droids rise out of the planet’s oceans, determined to destroy the clone production facilities — and the clones themselves are the last line of desperate defense.

“This episode raises the stakes in a really spectacular way. This is big space opera; this is why you want to own an HD TV. It’s basically the scale of a Star Wars movie — on TV,” says Baker. “It’s awesome. I’m so very proud of this show; it’s exciting to make this kind of episode work. And it’s such a team effort. There’s an army of artists working to make this compelling and moving. This is extraordinary storytelling.”

And it’s just the beginning. In a galaxy far, far away… much to learn there still is.

The Legend of Neil, Episode 204: “40 Acres and a Vol”

from The Legend of Neil:

If you haven’t seen it yet, the latest episode of Neil features among other things dancing Lynels, a shield eating creature and racial tension amongst the Elven kind. Join our Facebook and Twitter if you’re into that sort of thing.

Alex Albrecht Guest Stars in Legend of Neil

from Atom.com:

Legend of Neil 304: 40 Acres and a Zol

Neil learns a lesson about race relations in Hyrule, as he meets up with Zelda’s brother Tyrelda, and his white friend, Todd, played by Alex Albrecht from Totally Rad Show. Also featuring an awesome amount of blood, guts, and a sick Lynel dance-off.

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Play LEGO “Star Wars”: The Quest for R2-D2 Now!

from StarWars.com:

The full game LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2 is now available for play at StarWars.com.

Loyal droid lost! In the thick of the Clone Wars, faithful astromech droid R2-D2 is lost in space, and broadcasting a distress signal that draws the attention of both the Separatists and the Republic. Forces scramble to find the little droid: Jedi heroes Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and dark side villains Asajj Ventress and Count Dooku!

You can join the quest by playing LEGO Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2, a free web game now available for play on StarWars.com. A preview version of this game was available before, but now the full 15 levels of awesome LEGO Star Wars action is unlocked for you to explore! Get playing now at StarWars.com by following this link:

http://starwars.com/games/playnow/r2d2_quest/

Browncoats: Redemption Online Premiere

from Browncoats: Redemption:

This is the global online premiere of the fan film for charity, Browncoats: Redemption. This film will be available to view for 48 hours beginning Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 7pm EDT.

For better viewing turn HD to OFF.

Learn more at browncoatsmovie.com
We are on Twitter @browncoatsmovie

Cinematic Titanic Tour News!

from Cinematic Titanic:

Hi Everyone,

Hope you’ve had a great summer. We here at CT have had a light touring schedule as we’re all very pale and prone to sunburn, but we had great sold-out shows in Ann Arbor and San Fransisco as well as a trip to PIXAR studios (a really neat place) to perform for their employees. Now as autumn approaches, our thoughts once again turn to the open road.

St. Louis Family Arena November 13th — Pre-Sale Today
We’re thrilled to return to the Family Arena for a third straight year. Tickets go on sale Friday but you can get pre-sale tix Thursday from 10am-10pm central time HERE. Enter the Promo code: WATTS

Some Bad News…
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have had to CANCEL our 9/24 show in Los Angeles. Those who’ve bought tickets will be contacted shortly regarding refunds. We’re sorry for the inconvenience and will reschedule LA shows soon. We hope some of you will join us the following evening in relatively nearby Anaheim.

Other Upcoming Dates
9/25 — Anaheim, California — The Grove — Tickets HERE
10/15 — Washington, DC — GWU, Lisner Auditorium — Tickets HERE
10/16 — Kingston, Rhode Island — URI, Edwards Auditorium — Tickets HERE
10/29 — Boston, Massachusetts — Wilbur Theatre — Tickets HERE
11/27 — Newark, New Jersey — NJPAC — Victoria Theater — Tickets HERE

CT on PBS!
Those of you in the St. Louis area, KETC-TV will be showing our episode Doomsday Machine on weekends throughout September — along with pledge breaks featuring Joel and Frank. Check your local listings.

Some Big Name Praise
Richard Corliss of Time Magazine wrote a great piece on the state of the MST3K universe today on Time.com. A CT-related excerpt:

“All the CT efforts would reside comfortably on the medium-high to off-the-charts scale of old MST3K episodes. But since CT is essentially a traveling show, the DVDs you really must see are the ones recorded live from their concert work, where the five riffers are perched on either side of the screen showing the movie. The vibe is alive, as the audience performs a peculiar release-and-choke maneuver, exploding with laughter at one gag and instantly stifling itself to hear the next one.”

If you haven’t checked out our live DVDs yet, please visit our STORE and get yourself up to speed.

Dragon Con
We’re off to Dragon Con in Atlanta over this Labor Day weekend. We’ll be doing plenty of MST and CT-related panels and signings — plus Trace will be unveiling his new book Silly Rhymes for Belligerent Children (available to all soon after the weekend). Please join us if you’re attending the Con.

Thanks for reading this wordy email and all other forms of support!

Best,
The CT Crew