Angry Birds Star Wars unleashed today for home and hand-held gaming systems‏

Sydney, Australia – October 30, 2013 – Rovio Entertainment Ltd. and Lucasfilm Ltd., in association with Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI), today launched Angry Birds™ Star Wars® for home and hand-held video game systems. Based on Rovio’s wildly popular, action-strategy mobile game, Angry Birds Star Wars brings the interstellar struggle between the ragtag Rebel Birds and dastardly Imperial Pigs to new audiences onthe Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system.

"Angry Birds Star Wars brings together fans from multiple generations and across two widely loved fictional worlds" noted Jami Laes, Executive Vice President of Games at Rovio Entertainment. "The success of Angry Birds Star Wars is a testament to the versatility of these iconic franchises. As a company we want to be where-ever the fans are, so we are thrilled to be partnering with Activision to bring this one-of-a-kind experience to console and handheld gaming fans."

Angry Birds Star Wars marries the fantastic spirit, legendary characters and classic imagery of Star Wars™ with the accessibly engaging design and energetic gameplay of Angry Birds™, thrusting players into a captivating, light-hearted adventure saga, featuring inventive challenges, tantalizing Force powers and a wealth of familiar faces and places. Twenty exclusive, newly created levels join the over 200 stages already available from the original mobile release of Angry Birds Star Wars. This latest version brings the flock to the fight with the introduction of cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes, letting players team up or square off for high scores and galactic bragging rights. Moreover, this expansive edition exploits the unique capabilities of each game system to deliver a distinctive experience tailored specifically to each platform, including sharp and colourful, high-definition visuals (on HD-compatible devices), achievements and trophies, leader boards, voice command support through Kinect for Xbox 360®, and touch-screen controls on Nintendo 3DS™.

Angry Birds Star Wars is available now for the Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3 system, and for Nintendo 3DS™. The game is rated G (General) by the Australian Classification Board. For more information, please visit www.starwarsgame.angrybirds.com. 

About Rovio Entertainment Ltd.

Rovio Entertainment Ltd is a global industry-changing entertainment media company headquartered in Finland, and the creator of the globally successful Angry Birds™ characters franchise. Angry Birds, a casual puzzle game, became an international phenomenon within a few months of its release. Angry Birds has expanded rapidly into multifaceted entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand. Rovio's animated Angry Birds feature film is slated for July 1, 2016. www.rovio.com

About Lucasfilm Ltd.

Lucasfilm Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is a global leader in film, television and digital entertainment production.  In addition to its motion-picture and television production, the company's activities include visual effects and audio post-production, cutting-edge digital animation, interactive entertainment software, and the management of the global merchandising activities for its entertainment properties including the legendary STAR WARS and INDIANA JONES franchises. Lucasfilm Ltd. is headquartered in northern California.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.

STAR WARS™: THE OLD REPUBLIC™ CONTINUES TO GROW WITH NEW PVP WARZONE ARENAS COMING IN GAME UPDATE 2.4: THE DREAD WAR‏

Sydney, Australia – Sept. 13, 2013 – Star Wars™: The Old Republic™, the award-winning MMO from BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts is continuing to grow since the addition of a Free-to-Play option last November, as new and returning players have been jumping into the definitive Star Wars™ online experience. And to make the game even more accessible, BioWare has just implemented BitRaider streaming to get players into the action faster with a dramatically smaller initial download. Players can look forward to many gameplay additions including Game Update 2.4: The Dread War coming out on October 2, which will introduce new 4v4 Player-vs-Player (PvP) Warzone Arenas into the game. And starting today, new and previous subscribers who join or re-join the fight as a subscriber, will automatically receive the game’s first Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel for free*.

“We are constantly looking to improve the gameplay experience in Star Wars: The Old Republic, finding fresh new ways for players to try it out while offering new, higher-level content to our existing community,” said Jeff Hickman, General Manager of BioWare Austin.“With the addition of the new BitRaider streaming download, the upcoming Game Update 2.4, which includes two new Operations and the launch of PvP Warzone Arenas, there’s never been a better time to join us.”

BioWare is continuing to grow the galaxy with updates to the game every eight weeks by adding high-value social, solo and group content. This past year, Game Updates have included the Digital Expansion: Rise of the Hutt Cartel which raised the level cap to 55 and included new story content and Hard Mode Flashpoints, dynamic in-game events and a new Guild Rewards Program. On October 2, Game Update 2.4: The Dread War will invite players to travel to Oricon in the epic finale to the Dread Masters’ twisted saga by braving two new Level 55 Operations: The Dread Fortress and The Dread Palace. To get the first official look at Game Update 2.4’s new PvP Warzone Arenas, tune into MMORPG.com’s Twitch.tv streamstarting today at 11.30am AEST.  

Also today, Star Wars: The Old Republic fans can now see the premier of the full live-action video teased in 2012! Visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/join-the-battle to watch the official Star Wars: The Old Republic “Join the Battle” live-action video and find out more information on the Join the Battle Rewards Program. 


Star Wars: The Old Republic is set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies. Players are immersed as they team up with friends online to fight in heroic battles reminiscent of the films, exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets, experiencing visceral Star Wars combat, all set to a sweeping musical score. Now, players can experience the complete storylines of the eight iconic Star Wars classes, all the way to Level 50 without having to pay a monthly fee. The Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering, providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The Old Republic.

For more information on Star Wars: The Old Republic and to start playing for free right now, visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/play-free. Stay connected and join the conversation by visiting the official Community Blog, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube pages

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Star Wars Rebels takes over your tv in 2014

Disney and Lucasfilm have confirmed that the new Star Wars animated series we have been hearing about for sometime is in fact Star Wars Rebels.



The show takes place between episodes III and IV, which in a 20 year gap means that a lot more can be shown that was allowed in the Clone Wars.

"I couldn't be more excited to explore new corners of the Star Wars universe,” said Kathleen Kennedy, president, Lucasfilm. “I think Star Wars Rebels will capture the look, feel and fun that both kids and their parents love about Star Wars."

Fans attending the Star Wars Celebration in Europe later this year, will be among the first to see what the new series is about.

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Disney signs a deal with EA to develop and publish Star Wars Games

BURBANK, Calif. & REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 06, 2013 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Walt Disney Company DIS +0.40% and Electronic Arts Inc. EA +1.87% today announced a new multi-year exclusive licensing agreement to develop and publish globally new games based on Star Wars characters and storylines.

Under the agreement, EA will develop and publish new Star Wars titles for a core gaming audience, spanning all interactive platforms and the most popular game genres, while Disney will retain certain rights to develop new titles within the mobile, social, tablet and online game categories.

"This agreement demonstrates our commitment to creating quality game experiences that drive the popularity of the Star Wars franchise for years to come," said John Pleasants, Co-President of Disney Interactive. "Collaborating with one of the world's premier game developers will allow us to bring an amazing portfolio of new Star Wars titles to our fans around the world."

"Every developer dreams of creating games for the Star Wars universe," said EA Labels President Frank Gibeau. "Three of our top studios will fulfill that dream, crafting epic adventures for Star Wars fans. DICE and Visceral will produce new games, joining the BioWare team which continues to develop for the Star Wars franchise. The new experiences we create may borrow from films, but the games will be entirely original with all new stories and gameplay."

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

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Plan on Celebrating May the 4th? The Empire does not think you should.

BIOWARE ANNOUNCES FIRST DIGITAL EXPANSION: RISE OF THE HUTT CARTEL -- IS NOW LIVE IN STAR WARSTM: THE OLD REPUBLICTM

Sydney, Australia – Apr. 16, 2013 – The Hutt Cartel is making a huge play to become the next galactic superpower and only the Republic or the Empire can stop their rise! BioWare™, a studio of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA), and LucasArts announced today that the first digital expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Rise of the Hutt Cartel, is now available for players worldwide. Available for $19.99 (USD), or at half price for current Subscribers ($9.99 USD), players can extend their personal Star Wars™ saga, with exciting new playable missions, new features and a striking new planet, Makeb. Playing through Rise of the Hutt Cartel will raise the game’s level cap to 55 and allow players to access a host of new, higher-level group content in the recently released Game Update 2.0: Scum and Villainy.

“We’ve worked hard over the last year to ensure we were listening to player feedback and acting on it. This month, we’re not only adding hours of new story-driven content and features with Rise of the Hutt Cartel, but we are also adding depth and content to the end game with our latest Game Update 2.0: Scum and Villainy,” said Jeff Hickman, Executive Producer of Star Wars: The Old Republic. “All of this new content, combined with a much larger, more active and engaged community since the addition of the Free-to-Play option last year, makes this the best time to join or return to The Old Republic!”

In Rise of the Hutt Cartel, players will explore a new storyline on the beautiful and exciting new planet of Makeb. Here players will continue their faction storylines as they fight against a nefarious new threat, the Hutt Cartel, attempting a take-over of the planet and all its resources. As players progress through the new levels they will earn new gear and abilities, along with access to new Elder Game content. As part of the experience, players will also be able to acquire new technological gear including Macrobinoculars and Seeker Droids, which take players on galaxy-spanning new missions to unlock valuable rewards.

Star Wars: The Old Republic is set thousands of years before the classic Star Wars movies. Players are immersed as they team up with friends online to fight in heroic battles reminiscent of the films, exploring a galaxy of vibrant planets, experiencing visceral Star Wars combat, all set to a sweeping musical score. Now, players can experience the complete storylines of the eight iconic Star Wars classes, all the way to Level 50 without having to pay a monthly fee. The new Free-to-Play option complements the existing subscription offering, providing greater flexibility in how to experience Star Wars: The Old Republic.

Visit www.StarWarsTheOldRepublic.com/RiseoftheHuttCartel to learn more or purchase the Digital Expansion for $19.99. Be sure to check www.StarWarsTheTheOldRepublic.com for the latest updates and follow us on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Star Wars: The Old Republic | Game Update 2.0

In Rise of the Hutt Cartel players will battle a ferocious new enemy that has emerged from the shadows to challenge the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire for control. The dangerous Hutt Cartel will unleash never-before-seen Droids and monstrous battle stations that serve as powerful weapons of destruction.  All of this, and new new weapons, armor, abiliites and 5 new levels of progression, raising the game’s level cap to 55.

A new Star Wars game?

Does that screenshot look good to you? Well check the full story over at Kotaku for all the info on Star Wars: First Assult. A game you might never play

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Star Wars: The Old Republic - Rise of the Hutt Cartel Teaser Trailer

Star Wars The Old Republic - A Galaxy of Possibilities

So what do you think? Will you play it now that its free?

Empire Strikes Back writter being sought to write more star wars films

Wow, this is one of those things that would be awesome if its true. IGN have the story claiming that Lawrence Kasden is writing episode 8 and 9.

Holy crap, fanboys! Deadline reports that Disney has approached Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan and screenwriter Simon Kinberg (X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: First Class) about scripting Star Wars: Episode VIII and Star Wars: Episode IX. Oscar winner Michael Arndt is scripting Star Wars: Episode VII.

This is one of those stories that would be great to come true, as most people agree that Emipre and Return are the best of the Star Wars films. Of course its still very much a rumor for now, but something to consider. If Disney are going out of their way to secure writers that know the subject well, and people know write good films then its a huge plus for the way the movies are going.

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Seth Green and Matt Senreich Talk Star Wars: Detours

On the heels of Robot Chicken creators Seth Green and Matthew Senreich unveiling footage from Star Wars: Detours at the recent Star Wars Celebration VI convention, I had a chance to speak to the duo about their new comedic, animated series - set in a galaxy far, far away and developed with George Lucas himself.

Our conversation about Detours came at the tail end of a longer talk with Green, Senreich and DC’s Geoff Johns about the new Robot Chicken DC Comics Special -- which you’ll find on IGN TV this Friday -- which is why you’ll see Johns enter the conversation below at one point, though he is not involved with Detours.

IGN: As far as an episode of Star Wars: Detours is concerned, is it going to be that sort of quick-cutting, Robot Chicken skit style?

Seth Green: No. This is my favorite thing about it. I wouldn’t say it’s serialized, but it’s episodic. It’s not sketch-based, it’s not short form. It’s like a sitcom.

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