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Things you may not have known about Star Wars

Star Wars is an iconic franchise close to the hearts of millions of people around the world. Since 1977, George Lucas’ fictional universe has captured the imagination of both children and adults, male and female. For some, Star Wars has become an obsession and there is a genuine need for many to know all the facts about the series of films, computer games, comic books and toys. Here are some of the lesser known facts about the beloved franchise.

One of the most famous Star Wars characters, Han Solo, was not originally going to be played by Harrison Ford. The role was actually first offered to Jeff Goldblum. The actor turned the role down to appear in “Annie Hall” by Woody Allen.

Even though Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back were financially successful, the third film, Return of the Jedi, was facing difficulties receiving the green light from the studio. The studio was refusing the let the film be made until George Lucas had created a more detailed merchandising plan with more child-friendly characters to market as toys, games etc.

One of the fictional games in Star Wars called Dejarik has been brought to life by a company called “Sideshow Collectibles”. The most interesting thing about this though is that the fans of the franchise have made up the rules to make the game playable, not the company.

May 4th is regarded as Star Wars Day to some of the fans. The date is taken from a play on words with the line “May the force be with you.”

The title ‘Return of the Jedi’ was originally called Revenge of the Jedi. The reason for the change was after much discussion about characters, it was decided that revenge was not a character trait of a jedi. Luke Skywalker had his name changed to more child-friendly title compared to the original violent idea of Luke Starkiller.

The part of Darth Vader was played by a massive six-foot seven-inch weight lifter from Wales called David Prowes. George Lucas however, did not want his villain to have a welsh accent so for the duration of the film, he dubbed over David Prowes’ voice with James Earl Jones’.

Finally, Lucas achieved the sound of the lightsaber back in the 70s by recording the sound of a microphone being too close to a television.

You can relieve the whole Star Wars experience by watching Star Wars: The Complete Saga blu- ray and remembering all the changes that had been make to produce the final product.

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A Little Princess $2.01 After the critical success of 1993′s The Secret Garden, Warner Bros. returned to the novels of Frances Hodgson Burnett to create this 1995 adaptation of A Little Princess, which instantly ranked with The Secret Garden as one of the finest children’s films of the 1990s. Neither film was a huge box-office success, but their quality speaks for itself, and A Little Princess has all the ingredients o…

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Ascendance $7.99 A new trilogy begins as Jilsepone Wyndon is asked by King Danube to be his queen. She wonders if she can love any man as she did Ranger Elbryan, the father of the child she lost. Unknown to Jilseponie, that child, Aydrian, didn’t die, but was secretly raised to be a weapon. Now grown, Aydrian is hungry for power and on a collision course with destiny. (May)From the Publisher:Much to the seething dismay of his long time mistress, King Danube has asked Jilseponie Wyndon to become his queen. But she is torn. How can she love any man as completely as she did the Ranger Elbryan, the father of the child she lost? But unknown to Jilseponie, that child never died. Aydrian was stolen away by the queen of the elves. A headstrong boy secretly raised to be a weapon, Aydrian shows great promise in the arts of combat – and he is as powerful with the gemstone magic as his mother. Now De’Unnero, the weretiger and mortal enemy of Jilseponie, will join forces with Aydrian, who is hungry for power – and on a collision course with destiny…About the Author:R.A. Salvatore was born in Massachusetts in 1959. He is the acclaimed author of the DemonWars trilogy: The Demon Awakens, The Demon Spirit, and The Demon Apostle, as well as Mortalis, Bastion of Darkness, the New York Times bestseller Star Wars The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime, and the novel based on the screenplay, Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. He lives in Massachusetts with his wife, Diane, and their three children.

Big Boys Don’T Spy $5.25 Set in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, with the CIA Headquarters around the corner, 12-year-old Will Wand, Agent 003.5, has his first assignment – to save the world, or at least to uncover the mole in his mother’s advertising company. Will strongly suspects his bossy, annoying cousin Penelope, visiting from the U.K., is a double agent, and when he finds he diary written in code, he knows he’s onto something … but if you hear any more, he’ll have to kill you (or at least confiscate your Star Wars walkie-talkie). “Masterful inventions and a melding of cultures add ingenuity and flavor to author Johnston’s tale of how family can be counted on above everything else. A tale of ingenuity and persistence that is rich in flavor and family values. Hold on tight for a fast-paced ride inside the mind of the 12-year-old James Bond clone!” -Susan Womble, author of Newt’s World: Beginnings, 2008 Gold Medal Winner Florida Book Awards in Children’s Literature”This kid-sized spy tale takes the reader on a secret, but entertaining mission full of clever codes, surprises and fun.” – Timothy Roland, author of the Comic Guy series (Scholastic Inc.)

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Destiny’s Way $7.99 The fourth New York Times bestselling entry in the Star Wars: New Jedi Order series now comes to paperback, and features a bonus original story previously available only as an eBook.From The Publisher:The time of reckoning is close at hand. Events in the New York Times bestselling Star Wars The New Jedi Order series take a decisive turn, as the heroes of the New Republic prepare for their most volatile clash yet with the enemy-from without and within.In the war against the ruthless Yuuzhan Vong, the fall of Coruscant leaves the New Republic divided by internal strife, and on the verge of bowing to conquest. But those who steadfastly refuse to consider surrender-Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, and their children and comrades-in-arms-are determined to seize victory against overwhelming odds. And now, finally, there are signs that the tide may be turning in the New Republic’s favor.After capturing crucial Yuuzhan Vong intelligence, Jedi fighter-pilot Jaina Solo prepares to lead a daring surprise strike against an enemy flagship. Meanwhile, Jaina’s brother Jacen-liberated from the hands of the enemy and newly schooled in an even greater mastery of the Force by the Jedi Knight Vergere-is eagerly poised to bring his unique skills to bear against the invaders. And on Mon Calamari, the New Republic’s provisional capital, the retired, ailing hero Admiral Ackbar has conceived a major tactical plan that could spell the beginning of a swift end for the Yuuzhan Vong.Yet even as opposing squadrons face off in the depths of space, intrigue runs rampant: in the heated political race for Chief of State. . .in the shadows where Yuuzhan Vong spies plot assassinations…and in the inscrutable creature Vergere, a Jedi Knight whose allegiance is impossible to predict. And as Luke Skywalker sets about reestablishing the Jedi Council, the growing faction opposed to the ways of the Force unveil a terrifying weapon designed to annihilate the Yuuzhan Vong

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Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played with Puppets $15.51 Sesame Street and The Muppet Show introduced Jim Henson’s Muppets to the world, making Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Big Bird household names. But even as a child in rural Mississippi, listening to the radio and putting on comedy shows for his family, Jim recognized the power of laughter to bring people together. On Sesame Street, Jim’s Muppets transformed children’s television by making learning fun for kids everywhere. A visionary, Jim always believed that puppets could reach a wider audience. In 1976, he proved it, drawing millions of family viewers to The Muppet Show. With his feature film The Dark Crystal and his Star Wars characters—including Yoda—Jim continued to push the boundaries of what was possible in puppetry until his death in 1990 at the age of 53.Kathleen Krull, recipient of the Children’s Book Guild 2011 Non-fiction Award and many other accolades, once again does what she does so well—illuminating the life of an important figure in history, art, and culture with her informative but approachable writing style.

Jim Henson: The Guy Who Played with Puppets $16.99 Sesame Street and The Muppet Show introduced Jim Henson’s Muppets to the world, making Kermit the Frog, Oscar the Grouch, and Big Bird household names. But even as a child in rural Mississippi, listening to the radio and putting on comedy shows for his family, Jim recognized the power of laughter to bring people together. On Sesame Street, Jim’s Muppets transformed children’s television by making learning fun for kids everywhere. A visionary, Jim always believed that puppets could reach a wider audience. In 1976, he proved it, drawing millions of family viewers to The Muppet Show. With his feature film The Dark Crystal and his Star Wars characters—including Yoda—Jim continued to push the boundaries of what was possible in puppetry until his death in 1990 at the age of 53.Kathleen Krull, recipient of the Children’s Book Guild 2011 Non-fiction Award and many other accolades, once again does what she does so well—illuminating the life of an important figure in history, art, and culture with her informative but approachable writing style.

Jullian’s Dream Phone $18.03 A father with grown children and a special grandson become a focal point of a deadly enemy that threatens the life and well being of mankind. When all of a sudden an antique phone appears on the scene and allows this family to enter the dream worlds to face the deadly foe. The Loopers, or guest of the dream, face the unimaginable nightmares, fears or joys of the dreamer as they navigate and understand the threat of these Dreamons.The story changes pace when the C.I.A, FBI and others from an unknown source get involved. A New terrorist virus threatens people of unknown proportion that attacks those in their sleep. A complete and unique doomsday device. The dream phone is mankind’s only defense to saving the fate of mankind. Only one family’s DNA is the only basis for an offensive attack on the virus and to save mankind.The story is set primarily in Milton, Lafayette and New Orleans of Louisiana in the year of 2010. A wonderful host of colorfull, distinct characters that will bring the reader not only the suspense and pace of a star wars movie but will also provide humor and heart touching moments of the grandfather, his grown children and others.

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Saddest Little Robot $16.95 Snoot is a Drudgebot, seemingly condemned to slaving forever in the depths of the Cylinder that powers the all-important light inside Dome City. Because of his odd shape and his distracted nature, his peers make fun of him. Curious about what exists outside the Dome on the asteroid at the end of the Universe, Snoot ventures forth to discover darkness and danger, but also new friends. Tik and Tak, lightning bugs, a caterpillar named Fernando, and Silo, the sole surviving Makerbot, inspire Snoot to return to Dome City to help liberate the Drudgebots. Borrowing and evoking elements from Star Wars, Antz, Toy Story, and manga, this is a story about believing in one’s self and going against the grain. The Saddest Little Robot is the first title under the new Red Rattle Books imprint — a series aimed to satisfy the need for socially aware, nondidactic, sophisticated children’s literature that’s in line with the ideals of a new generation of parents. This colorfully illustrated children’s sci-fi fable encourages readers to look for truth beyond the surface and to realize they are strong enough to help change the world for the better.

Star Wars $14.32 Six years after the battle of Endor, the fight for freedom rages on. Han Solo and Princess Leia, now married, struggle to protect their twin children from danger. Darth Vader is dead, but a reborn Empire strikes back against the Rebel Alliance, and the Rebels discover that their greatest foe may be their closest friend: Luke Skywalker!

Star Wars $0.01 One of the most influential tales in the history of Star Wars, Dark Empire II gets a brand new edition that includes Empire’s End in the same volume for the first time! With the Empire in retreat, Luke Skywalker undertakes a quest to rebuild the Jedi. Yet, he has spent time as the Emperor’s thrall, and the taint of the Dark Side still lurks in his mind. When Palpatine unveils an insidious plan to conquer the galaxy using Han and Leia’s own children, will Luke be able to stop his one-time master? Luke and Lando, Han and Leia, Threepio and Boba Fett – the gang’s all here in one of the most important stories of their lives!

Star Wars Children of the Jedi $0.01 Callista is a brave Jedi warrior of long ago who gave her life to foil one of the Empire’s darkest plans, a plot to destroy a stronghold that was sanctuary for the wives and children of the Jedi knights. Suddenly, the dreadnought is rearming itself, intent on destruction. Only Luke Skywalker can feel its evil presence–as well as the mysterious influence of that powerful woman who should have died decades ago.

Star Wars Dark Nest I $7.99 This thrilling first title in an all-new trilogy features the heroes of the New Jedi Order series. When a handful of Jedi, including Jaina and Jacen Solo, disappear into the Unknown Regions, Han, Leia, and Luke Skywalker follow, intent on protecting the children. But none of them are prepared for what they find. Includes a bonus short story, Ylesia. Original.

Star Wars Outbound Flight $7.99 It began as the ultimate voyage of discovery–only to become the stuff of lost Republic legend . . . and a dark chapter in Jedi history. Now, at last, acclaimed author Timothy Zahn returns to tell the whole extraordinary story of the remarkable–and doomed–Outbound Flight Project.The Clone Wars have yet to erupt when Jedi Master Jorus C’baoth petitions the Senate for support of a singularly ambitious undertaking. Six Jedi Masters, twelve Jedi Knights, and fifty thousand men, women, and children will embark–aboard a gargantuan vessel, equipped for years of travel–on a mission to contact intelligent life and colonize undiscovered worlds beyond the known galaxy. The government bureaucracy threatens to scuttle the expedition before it can even start–until Master C’baoth foils a murderous conspiracy plot, winning him the political capital he needs to set in motion the dream of Outbound Flight.Or so it would seem. For unknown to the famed Jedi Master, the successful launch of the mission is secretly being orchestrated by an unlikely ally: the evil Sith Lord, Darth Sidious, who has his own reasons for wanting Outbound Flight to move forward . . . and, ultimately, to fail. Yet Darth Sidious is not the mission’s most dangerous challenge. Once underway, the starship crosses paths at the edge of Unknown Space with the forces of the alien Chiss Ascendancy and the brilliant mastermind best known as “Thrawn.” Even Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, aboard Outbound Flight with his young Padawan student, Anakin Skywalker, cannot help avert disaster. Thus what begins as a peaceful Jedi mission is violently transformed into an all-out war for survival against staggering odds–and the most diabolical of adversaries.Timothy Zahn’s unique mix of espionage, political gamesmanship, and deadly interstellar combat breathes electrifying life into a Star Wars legend.

Star Wars Outbound Flight $29.95 It began as the ultimate voyage of discovery–only to become the stuff of lost Republic legend . . . and a dark chapter in Jedi history. Now, at last, acclaimed author Timothy Zahn returns to tell the whole extraordinary story of the remarkable–and doomed–Outbound Flight Project.The Clone Wars have yet to erupt when Jedi Master Jorus C’baoth petitions the Senate for support of a singularly ambitious undertaking. Six Jedi Masters, twelve Jedi Knights, and fifty thousand men, women, and children will embark–aboard a gargantuan vessel, equipped for years of travel–on a mission to contact intelligent life and colonize undiscovered worlds beyond the known galaxy. The government bureaucracy threatens to scuttle the expedition before it can even start–until Master C’baoth foils a murderous conspiracy plot, winning him the political capital he needs to set in motion the dream of Outbound Flight.Or so it would seem. For unknown to the famed Jedi Master, the successful launch of the mission is secretly being orchestrated by an unlikely ally: the evil Sith Lord, Darth Sidious, who has his own reasons for wanting Outbound Flight to move forward . . . and, ultimately, to fail. Yet Darth Sidious is not the mission’s most dangerous challenge. Once underway, the starship crosses paths at the edge of Unknown Space with the forces of the alien Chiss Ascendancy and the brilliant mastermind best known as “Thrawn.” Even Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, aboard Outbound Flight with his young Padawan student, Anakin Skywalker, cannot help avert disaster. Thus what begins as a peaceful Jedi mission is violently transformed into an all-out war for survival against staggering odds–and the most diabolical of adversaries.Timothy Zahn’s unique mix of espionage, political gamesmanship, and deadly interstellar combat breathes electrifying life into a Star Wars legend.

Star Wars Spaceships $0.01 A perfect introduction to the Star Wars universe, this board book features the names and images of the most iconic spaceships coupled with simple text, as the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighters, and X-Wings blast across outer space.Designed for the young Jedi-in-training, Star Wars: Spaceships will take children to a galaxy far, far away…into an epic story that was a defining moment for many of today’s parents.The Force is strong with this book.

Star Wars Spin-Off Films (Study Guide) $14.14 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: The Star Wars Holiday Special, Star Wars: the Clone Wars, Ewoks: the Battle for Endor, Caravan of Courage: an Ewok Adventure, Star Tours, Star Wars: Clone Wars, the Official Star Wars Fan Film Awards, Lego Star Wars: the Quest for R2-D2, Lego Star Wars: Revenge of the Brick, Return of the Ewok, R2-D2: Beneath the Dome, the Great Heep. Excerpt: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure The Ewok Adventure is a 1984 American made-for-TV film based in the Star Wars setting. It was released theatrically in Europe as Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure , and is known by that title today. The film focuses on the struggles of a brother and sister, stranded on the forest moon of Endor , in locating their parents, who have been kidnapped by a monster known as the Gorax . The film is set sometime between the fifth and sixth episodes of the Star Wars saga. It is the first of two spin-off films featuring the Ewoks from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi . Setting The film is set sometime between Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and approximately six months before the film’s sequel Ewoks: The Battle for Endor . As the film opens, the Towani family’s starcruiser has crashed on the forest moon of Endor, and the Towani parents, Jeremitt and Catarine cannot locate their children, Mace and Cindel. Plot summary On the forest moon of Endor, the starcruiser of the Towani family lies wrecked. The Towani family (Catarine, Jeremitt, Mace, and Cindel) are stranded. When Catarine and Jeremitt vanish, the children are found by the Ewok Deej. After Mace tries to kill them, the Ewoks subdue him and take both children to the Ewoks home. There, Cindel and Wicket become friends. Shortly