starwars.com Homing Beacon #261

Welcome back to the Homing Beacon, the official Star Wars email Newsletter If you missed the last two episodes on TV, you can watch the new animated Star Wars TV series right now at StarWars.com! New York Comic Con celebrates a full decade of new Star Wars adventures with Lucasfilm's Steve Sansweet and special guests. It's the kickoff show of the 2009 convention season with an all-new Lucasfilm presentation on Saturday, Feb. 7th , from 1 PM to 2 PM in the large IGN Theater (Level 1) at New York City's Jacob Javits Center. The convention runs from Friday through Sunday. Ten years ago, Star Wars fans worldwide were reenergized with the launch of a new series of Star Wars movies, and in the process developed a community of life-long friends. In theater lines, toy stores, cons, and even in the muddy byways of Denver's Celebration I, Star Wars passion was reignited. The last decade has been filled with a galactic expansion of the Star Wars saga, a new generation of fans and fan activity, and an even stronger Star Wars influence on popular culture. Where were you 10 years ago? Join Steve Sansweet and some famous -- perhaps infamous -- guests who will join you in looking back at the past decade of Star Wars, as well as at the on-going Saga's future. Fans will get a chance to relive some memories and to influence an upcoming project. And don't miss an exclusive sneak peek of something very special from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, now airing on Cartoon Network. On Friday, Feb. 6th, Star Wars trivia veteran Kevin Liell will test your Star Wars knowledge with a last man/woman/droid standing Star Wars Trivia Challenge. The event will take place from 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM on the Variant Stage (Level 4-Galleria). Get some up-to-date information on new Star Wars books from Del Rey editor Erich Schoeneweiss at the Random House panel on Saturday from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Room 1A22 (Level 1). On Sunday, Kids Day at the convention, meet Matt Loux (Dark Horse's Star Wars Adventures) at the Kids Comics Workshop (11 AM to Noon at Kids Zone 1). Check out other panels with representatives from Dark Horse and the much beloved Robot Chicken, and see some live "Jedi fighting." Be sure to visit the tables of the 501st Imperial Legion and the Rebel Legion to get more information about the costuming service groups, and to take part in a special Lucasfilm Q & A. Also, say hello to Steve Sansweet, who will be happy to sign any of his Star Wars books for you. (Check at the tables for a signing schedule.) And stop by Artists' Alley to see the latest work of many artists who have played in the Star Wars galaxy including Mark Brooks, Matt Busch, Jan Duursema, Tommy Lee Edwards, Monte Moore, Stephane Roux, and more. First Look: Deathtroopers A look at the first ever Star Wars Horror Novel Star Wars Buzz A three-part article -- what the world was saying about Star Wars before 1977. George Takei: Trekking onto Clone Wars The sci-fi legend discusses his role on Clone Wars and other famous series. Clone Trooper Walkie Talkie Watches Ships March 2009 Our Price: $29.99 Sculpted Darth Vader Pencil Holder Ships Mar 2009 Our Price: $29.99 LEGO Republic Attack Shuttle - $64.99 Star Wars Lightsaber USB Glow Lamp - $26.99 TM & © Lucasfilm Ltd. 2009. All rights reserved. P.O. Box 29901 San Francisco, CA 94129-0901 For an online version of this newsletter, click here. To edit your profile click here. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Business Inquiries | To unsubscribe click here.