Star Wars en Direct (SWD): Live Radio Talk Show

[Lunatic]

In 2001, after the demise of Jedi Talk and before the rise of ChronoRadio, the fan radio revolution took its next steps in Canada, where a group of French-Canadian Star Wars fans joined together to create Star Wars en Direct, the world's first, and as far as we know only, French-language Star Wars fan radio show. Since September 2003, SWD began its biggest challenge yet .. . Making a another show in the hosts' second language (english), and recapturing, in their own way, part of the legacy that made Jedi Talk a great show.

Star Wars en Direct (SWD) which translates into english as Star Wars Live is a live web based radio show where the hosts discuss different subjects, make reviews and interviews related to the Star Wars universe. The listeners are welcome to participate live during the show in their chatroom or by interacting via the phone, e-mail or the message board. Both French and English shows are usually 2 to 3 hours long and are aired live separately on the same day.
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Yes, we're finally online! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Hope you like the show. It will be a little difficult at first getting use to discussing SW topics LIVE in english, but I'll manage it on the long run. I'll be easy to spot.. the guy with the big accent. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

That's why I'll be the co-host instead of the main host as in the french version of the Show. Sebastien is more at ease with english than me.

[Nathan Butler]

We're all bigtime excited guys. Keep us informed!

(SWD now also has an area on Fanworks, http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/swendirect.html for those curious.)

[Lunatic]

Pretty good show for our premiere in english. The main "Dark Forces" part wasn't that great and a little bit too long but we are satisfied of the end result.

SW en Direct is an interactive show so listen to us LIVE and join the fun!

Both show (french & english) we're aired LIVE today. The archives should be online shortly.

[Nathan Butler]

Can we get the specific live airtimes?

[bluemilk]

that's fantasic! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif I can't wait

[Lunatic]

The air times are always mention on our official site. The English show USUALLY begin at 7PM Eastern on Sundays (bi-Montly). But keep a eye on the website for dates and time because they can change.

The french show is at 1PM Eastern on Sunday just before the English show.

Nathan.. i'll send you all the info for the update on fanworks sometime tonight.

[Nathan Butler]

Cool. I'll actually be able to listen to a regular episode. Then I'll go back for the interviews. I was never into the interviews because I didn't want to color my own with what others might've already asked if it was the same person, and I felt I didn't know enough about the hosts to really identify with them. Now that the English is up, I should be able to catch up on some of the interviews, too.

As for the updated info, I'll put it in the update queue. Still waiting on some info. At the latest, it should go up Thurs. night.

[Lunatic]

Sorry for being so late. Hope nobody was waiting for my confirmation. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif The archives are up on our official website since monday evening.

Hope you like it.

Post your questions or comments here, or send us an e-mail at studio@swendirect.com

[T-bone]

Lookin good everyone.

[DarionBlade]

Hey all.
Good to see you guys are getting into the english game. I just downloaded the first english episode. I have only listened to the opening but it sounds like you guys got it nailed.
It is good to hear a show again. Not to say anything bad about the prerecorded shows. But Live is the only way to go. Talking to your fans keeps things livly and interesting. At least in my opinion.
Anyway good job guys I hope to hear more from you. If you need any help you can fell free to ask.
Darion Blade

PS Jesus tbone you ever going to get a new picture for yourself?????
Hehehe Just kidding

[Lunatic]

Oh my God! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

Great to have good comments from you Darion. We'll do our best to do justice to JediTalk. You made it all possible for us.

We now have to build a live audience, that the biggest difficulty. Hope to see you and the JT crew in the chatroom someday.

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Sep 11 2003, 01:12 PM
We now have to build a live audience, that the biggest difficulty. Hope to see you and the JT crew in the chatroom someday.
well Lunatic if you're looking to get even more of an audience then email me and I'll give you information for contacting the owner of Outpost10F.com, Andrew.

I work with Nathan on SWF *hugsit* plus I'm one of two in charge of the Star Wars genre at Outpost10F.com so it's like shooting fish in a barrel.

Oh and the three of us, Andrew, Glenn and I are Canadian with Glenn being in Quebec so that might help style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Nathan Butler]

Sweet, Victor's around now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

And, Dany, I'll be finishing SWD 35E (finally) while I'm back home in Indiana for the weekend. I swear, I just can't find time to sit and enjoy much of anything lately. Rush all the time! Argh!

[Lunatic]

The offer is very interesting BlueMilk. Check your e-mail. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lunatic]

Here's the lineup for the next Show. Hope to see you there. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

http://www.swendirect.com/index_en.htm

[Uilmuteiz]

Oh yeah, this week-end show will rock.

Just like Metallica playing the imperial march.

[Lunatic]

Thanks to the listeners. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Hope to see you next time. The archives should be up this week.

We might try to cut down the time of our show. Two "3 hours" shows (French and English) in one day is really exhausting. The 6th hour is a killer... and it shows in the hosts performance. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/hehe.gif

[Nathan Butler]

Be sure to get me the next topic when you can. I'm fired up to rip someone else a new one. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Lunatic]

You dont have to rip someone up each time. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif It could also be a positive editorial. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Nathan Butler]

"So, kudos to William Bennett, for he has shown the world that we should stand up to morality police like...William Bennett. In doing so, William Bennett has said quite loudly that he...will not be Bennetted."

I guess you had to be there.

[Lunatic]

Our next show is scheduled for this Sunday

http://www.swendirect.com/index_en.htm

[Uilmuteiz]

our Servers are down, sadly these are circumstances out of our control, I hope you can understand, Stay tuned to this thread for more details about what will happen.

In the meanwhile, you can reach me via MSN Messenger:
swendirect@hotmail.com

[bluemilk]

yeah style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif I was JUST at your site, okay tried to be at your sight. Too bad and hopefully you'll get it going really soon.

[Uilmuteiz]

It is 19:30 hours EST right now.

We are still doing the show, it will be pre-recorded and we will archive it as soon as we can.

So for tonight:

you will be able to join us on Msn Messenger:

swendirect@hotmail.com

and trough Mirc on server Irc.afternet.org
channel : swd

And of course by e-mail:

swendirect@hotmail.com

[Nathan Butler]

Just put a news item up for you guys about the situation.

[Lunatic]

Thanks Nathan!

The show are recorded, and we did them exactly like if we were live.

[Keiran_Horn]

Excellent, I look forward to your shows very much Lunatic. Keep up the great work. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[jerrodd]

Hey guys, any word on when the new show will be up? A fan.

[Lunatic]

The website is up again. Only the last show is uploaded on our new server. So you can only download swd37 for now.

Here's this weekend show.

Star Wars en Direct#38 - Sunday October 19th 2003
Extreme Star Wars Fans
On this show, we will be discussing the fans who goes to incredible lenghts in the name of Star Wars and their passion. How far is too far? How far would you go for Star Wars? Send us your stories and/or comments to studio@swendirect.com.

You can also post your comments here, but listeners sending their comments by e-mail will have priority. Thanks.

[Lunatic]

The archive of swd38 is available for download now on the SWD website

[Jans_Walker]

Yay! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lunatic]

Do you have any suggestion for upcoming show?

For the next show (SWD 39) we've talk about doing something around:
Crazy Star Wars theory, Star Wars Halloween Special
Any other suggestions?

For mid november: probably NJO - The Unifying Force

December (last show of the year): Star Wars the Holiday Special

Any suggestions for next Year?

[jerrodd]

Here's some:

1. Star Wars friendships, or Star Wars romances. Have you met a friend or a girl/boyfriend or spouse because of your love of Star Wars?
2. What things did Star Wars open up for you? (Like a love for symphony music, writing, movies, etc)
3. How would you rewrite an already existing Star Wars movie? (Not just "No Jar Jar")
4. Star Wars and religion. Does your religion fit within the framework of the Star Wars story, is Star Wars your religion, or is SW just a story.
5. What is the force and what are the midiclorians?
6. What prequel revelations made your upset and why?
7. Do you love the (released) prequels or the original trilogy better? Why or why not?


There ya go. Jeff

[Lunatic]

Thoses are great ideas Jeff ! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

We had two of thoses on a list already, but I will had the other for sure.

Hope you will be online when we'll do those shows. Maybe you'll want to talk with us LIVE about those subjects.


Any other suggestions people?

[Uilmuteiz]

Totally forgot to post this link earlier, but still a good visit:

www.nerf-herders-anonymous.net

It's a great reference site.

As far as topics for the show go.

there's always my crazy theories about the colors of lightsabers, and then there's the dual meaning of the titles, and of course the "history repeating itself" in the NJO serie.

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct#39 - Sunday November 2nd 2003 - 7PM Eastern
How the Star Wars Universe has influence your life?
On this show, we are asking the question, How the Star Wars Universe has influence your life? (Good or Bad). Did it opened up new passions for you? Did it influence some decision you made in your life?, etc. Send us your stories and/or experiences at studio@swendirect.com or down below in this topic.

As a secondary topic, we would like to know if you have some crazy theory of explanation (funny or serious) about the Star Wars Universe. We will discuss those on the air. No Episode III theory or spoiler please.

We will only take messages from this board that have been posted before the beginning of the show. Thanks.

http://www.swendirect.com/index_en.htm

[Lunatic]

Thanks for listening. The Archive should be up shortly.

[Outloud]

well? when will it be archived? I'm dying to listen to already!

[Lunatic]

Available now! Be patient people! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[jerrodd]

Hey guys! Thanks for playing Tatooine TV Ep. 7 on your show #38. Your show #39 was great. You covered many topics that I would have said, if I wrote in. Keep up the great work! You should devote a show to female Star Wars fans. Star Wars, in general is a guy thing, and I think it would be interesting to hear from women who fought against the "Britney Spears/Friends" mold to enjoy Star Wars and its universe of fun. Great job, again.

[Lunatic]

We had a plan for a Women based show for 2003, but it was pushed to next year. We had generation of Women (teenager, twenties and thirties) who were supposed to be at the studio. But its difficult, for all three to be there at the same time and do a complete French show followed by a complete English show.

We may have to split the show in two to give them a break. I'll discuss this with Sebastien.

[Lunatic]

If you live in the Montreal Area (Canada) this could be of interest.

Star Wars en Direct Special Edition #4 - November 14-15-16th, 2003
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Star Wars en Direct at SFX Montreal
This weekend we invite the Star Wars fans to come and meet us at the Palais des Congres in Montreal (Canada) for the 2003 Sci-Fi Expo. This special edition SWD show will be recorded on the convention floor and will be about Star Wars, fans and Sci-Fi in general.

The show will unfortunately not be broadcasting Live on the internet because we won't have a connection from the convention floor.

The exact time for the show is not yet determined, so come and meet us at one of the rare Sci-Fi convention in Montreal.

Note: Peter Mayhew (Chewbacca), Bruce Jones (SW Comics) and Jeff Cioletti (fanfilm Silent but Deadly 1 & 2 and documentary Millenium's End, The Fandom Menace) will be at the convention.

Come and meet us this weekend !

[DarionBlade]

Hey guys,
Just wanted to congrat you on all the success you are have with starwars en direct. Seems like you guys are really getting out there. It is good to see the fan audio commuinty expanding, but I think that is largely due to the success of En'direct.
I am stoked for you guys it could not happen to a better group of poeple. You have always pushed your show to be the best, but more importantly you have done it with great honor.
I haven't said this snice I was on Jedi Talk but,
May the Force Be with you!
Darion Blade
P.s. You looking for a good host (Just Kidding)

[Lunatic]

Hey Darion's back again. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

We're planning to have you on the show sometime next year. Don't worry about that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Thanks for the comments.

BTW, our live show at the SFX Con went well. He had interviews with Jeff Cioletti, Bruce Jones, James Armstrong (Con organizer).

We also had an interview with Peter Mayhew, but it was recorded off the air and will be inserted in an upcoming show.

All this should be online very soon.

[Nathan Butler]

Hey, guys. Got a news byte up for ya.

Also, if you want me to do a segment or a call or whatnot for the next show, let me know. I'll be out of town until midday on the 29th, but I should be back to my senses by the time of the show Sunday.

[Lunatic]

Since the main subject will be "NJO: The Unifying Force" you could do something about that. We could also call you if you want to discuss that subject, give us a review of that novel or even give us a preview of Chronoradio 12 since its subject is also on the NJO Serie, am I right?

Do you have any preferences?

[T-bone]

Jeff's interview was very good. I see you had a hard time shutting him up - cool.

[Nathan Butler]

I agree. Great interview.

RE: Next Ep

Yeah, we can do it that way if you want to call. I don't think there's much to do a N's Rumblings on for the topic, since I dug the book. I can preview a bit about CR 12. It more was sort of an overall looking back interview with Mike Cooper of the Unofficial New Jedi Order Homepage, but we did cover it, and then we covered some of the deaths in the NJO during the "EU Deaths" discussion with Official Site mod (and SWT-G research assistant) Brien Bell.

If I'm around and up for it on that night, which I should be, I'll go into the SWD chat during broadcast.

[Lunatic]

Ok, we'll ask you then if your are in the mood.

Thanks for the comments TB, Nathan. Worst of all, the interview was totally improvised. We didn't have any question ready when the show started. We'd saw SBD I and II and Millenium's End, that was our only reference. We would have liked to continue the interview with Jeff but guests we're lined up very tight.

We may have another show with him as a guest... you could even join in at the same time TB since you live about 20 minutes apart. If you have a speaker phone or two phones plugged in your line, should be no problem at all.

[T-bone]

Anytime.

[bluemilk]

oh hey, I couldn't download the Troy Denning interview. Is there anyway you can make it available? spanks.

[Lunatic]

It probably dissapered when we lost our server two months ago. I will upload the interview as soon as I get my FTP working again.

Now for the next show...

Star Wars en Direct #6 - November 30th, 2003
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The last NJO novel : The Unifying Force
On this show we will be discussing the last novel of the New Jedi Order serie and speculations on the possible post-NJO continuity. For those who have read that novel, we invite you to send us your reviews, post-NJO speculations or discuss the book directly on the phone with us. Send us your reviews and/or phone number at studio@swendirect.com so we can call you live during the show.

We're waiting for your comments!

During the second part of the show we will air the interview we made with Peter Mayhew during SFX convention in Montreal (Canada).

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you. Listen to the show live for a more interactive experience.

Live Broadcast at 7PM Eastern !

[Lunatic]

New addition to the next show (SWD#06)...

The third part of the show, we will be discussing the new additions in the Star Wars Galaxies game with our SWG panelist. You have questions? Send them to us.



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Bluemilk... the download problem with the Troy Denning interview should be resolved.

[Nathan Butler]

I've updated the site with a ton of news since I returned, and the show is in there. I'll be listening, though I'm not sure if I'll be able to listen to the entire show live. When I am, though, you can bet I'll be in the chatroom.

[Keiran_Horn]

Hmm, with luck I will actually be able to make the live showing this time. I'll be in the chat also...

[Nathan Butler]

Sweet. Someone I'll, y'know, actually know. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Lunatic]

The Wait is Over!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

The archives For our French (SWD#40) and our English show (SWD#06) are available for download on our website (www.swendirect.com). We've discussed Ep3 and Misc. SW News, The Unifying Force, the new updates in Star Wars Galaxies and our community update. We also broadcasted the Peter Mayhew interview we made at the SFX convention in Montreal (Canada) two weeks ago.

Oh, BTW Nathan is on again. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

On our next show, December 14th, we will be discussing the first 10 episodes of the Clone Wars Micro-Series. More details on the complete line-up are coming up next week. But you can already send your comments on the first half of the Clone Wars series by e-mail at studio@swendirect.com

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct #07 - December 14th, 2003
Clone Wars, the Epic Micro-Series : Part 1
On this show we will be discussing the first 10 episodes of the Clone Wars Micro-Series aired last month on Cartoon Network. For those who saw the first 10 episodes, we invite you to send us your reviews (good or bad) or discuss directly on the phone with us. Send us your reviews and/or phone number at studio@swendirect.com so we can call you live during the show. We're waiting for your comments!

During the second part of the show, we've decided to discuss with our listeners on "open topic". You are free to discuss with us or ask questions on anything related to Star Wars (without spoilers). We'll do our best to give our opinion.

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you. Listen to the show live for a more interactive experience.

Live Broadcast at 7PM Eastern !

You can leave your reviews and/or comments on the first half of the series in this tread.

[Lunatic]

If you didn't look on SWFW yet, our last show is available since monday.

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct #08 - January 4th, 2004
The year 2003 in review
On this show the hosts will be doing a review of what happened in the Star Wars Universe during 2003. From a tentative Episode III storyline, the NJO Serie, the Hyperspace Service, the Star Wars Galaxies game to the SW Kid and more, we will be giving our own opinions and hearing some of yours. We invite you to send us what was the most significant event that happened in the Star Wars Universe in 2003 from your point of view. Send us your comments and/or phone number at studio@swendirect.com so we can read or call you live during the show.

We will also have a Live Mystery Guest (SW Author) who will give us some comments on the NJO Serie. You want to ask him some questions? Listen to us Live and be in the chatroom when we'll have him on the phone.

There's more! Since this is our first show of the year, we want to celebrate 2004 by giving our Live listeners the chance to win a "McQuarrie Concept Stormtrooper - Fans' Choice #4" figure. Be there in the SWD Chatroom during the Live show to win!

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you. Listen to the show Live for a more interactive experience.

Live Broadcast at 7PM Eastern !

[Lunatic]

For those who are confused on the actual date of our show... Nathan messed-up our news on starwarsfanworks. Our next show is NOT on January 3rd but on January 4th as I mentionned above.


EDIT: Nathan as corrected the news bite.

[Nathan Butler]

Yeah, I fixed it. I think I saw your next thing as saying Saturday and for some reason thought it was *this* Saturday, since the term "4th" wasn't in your email. ::shrug::

At any rate, it's all fixed up, and hopefully now that I've written the years in review things for Fanworks, I should have a better idea of what to talk about in terms of this past year in fan audio.

Lookin' forward to it.

[Kheetor84]

Hey guys. I felt really bad about not mentioning you guys when I was on the show yesterday. I love you guys at SWD! *huggles*

[Lunatic]

Don't worry about that Heather. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif We knew that you liked our show just by the fact that you're a regular listener. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/music.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

You spoke with us on the phone during the show and over all that, you got such a sweet voice, so how could we be sad. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Kheetor84]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Jan 5 2004, 12:35 PM
Don't worry about that Heather. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif We knew that you liked our show just by the fact that you're a regular listener. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/music.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

You spoke with us on the phone during the show and over all that, you got such a sweet voice, so how could we be sad. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif
I'm not used to guys complimenting my voice... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

[Lunatic]

The Archives are up!

Here's what you missed on the eighth show :

-Tribute to Chanel C. Vanecek from San Franciso FanForce
-The tentative Episode III storyline
-The year 2003 in review
- Interview with our Mystery Author Troy Denning. (upcoming Post NJO-Trilogy informations)
- Comments from fans
- Things coming up in 2004
- Star Wars Galaxies Segment : the vehicles
- More "confirmed" rumors on Star Wars Celebration III
- Community Update

Info on the next show will be mention in the fanworks next news bite.

[goodwije]

Havent listened to 8 yet, soon though, maybe this evening. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif How long is this one?

[Lunatic]

As usual goodwije, more or less than 3 hours. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Nathan Butler]

Dany: I'll get your new archive release newsbyte up later tonight. I'm prepping four news updates for the evening, plus a new better-compressed version of the DC panel with some animated titles, so it might take a bit, but it *will* get up tonight.

[Lunatic]

No problem Nathan. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[Kheetor84]

Weird. The archives aren't showing the new one from my browser... Grrrr style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif

EDIT : Nevermind. I just had to reload the page section. XD

[goodwije]

OK so here i am, listening to SWD 07, the Clone Wars - Mini Series review. Listening to Nate talking about Durge, and sausage grissle, while trying to enjoy my recently made Ramon Noodles. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Another great episode.

[Lunatic]

Thanks!

I wonder how Sebastien can keep talking all the time like that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif He probably has some Nathan in him. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif I got nothing against it because it make good Radio. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

If only my english was better. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

[Kheetor84]

Lunatic, your english is much better than better than some people down here in the South. Be proud. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[goodwije]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Jan 12 2004, 07:42 AM
I wonder how Sebastien can keep talking all the time like that. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif He probably has some Nathan in him. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif I got nothing against it because it make good Radio. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

If only my english was better. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif
Arn't you the main host in the french shows?

BTW, i think your English is fine, yes you have an accent but I can understand you fine. Besides it is kind of fun with you and Seb trying to figure out what your trying to say, it adds a lot of personality. And poor Brian (I think his name is Brian) trying to follow the conversation and help you two out. Lots of giggles.

[Lunatic]

I can't believe that people from the south speak english worst than me and with more accent. I just can't style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Yes Im the Main host in french... but its easier for me. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Brian is the only one who a real Anglophone, that why he's helping us. Both is parents are English speaking. He learned French in school contrary to me and Seb that learned English.

The difference is that me and Seb are use to hosting Live shows from all the ones we've done. Brian is new to it (english show only), so he got to get the dynamics down. But He'll get there with time.

Its cool to do this Live.. the adrenaline, the unexpected, the spontaneity, and the fans. Its too fun for us. You can't imagine. If we could, we would invite you all in studio. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

And hey! if you find our show funny, without too much laughing at us, its cool. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Kheetor84]

Wow... Having two languages in your head.... I was a bit lazy in high school and didn't take foreign language. They only had French and Spanish.

Grrrr... While in Texas you could choose from French, spanish, japanese, german, or latin... Grrrr

[Lunatic]

Well, in Quebec, being the only province (territory) in North America where people speak almost only French, we don't have a choice to learn English. Its a basic course that's teach to us as early as 8 y/o and every year there after until at least 17 y/o. We don't have a choice if we want to communicate with the rest of Canada and you guys.

But dont you find our accent sexy? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Joking, we actually don't have the european accent from France, here. Our language and accent as evolved differently.

Anyway, back to the subject of the show right?

If you didn't see our official website, we announced our next subject. Should be interesting. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif We definitely want you to be available on the phone for that one. Who know Lucasfilm might be listening in. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

Are you in? Heather, and the others?

I'll be posting the details of the show very soon.

[goodwije]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Jan 12 2004, 10:45 PM
Its cool to do this Live.. the adrenaline, the unexpected, the spontaneity, and the fans. Its too fun for us. You can't imagine. If we could, we would invite you all in studio. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

And hey! if you find our show funny, without too much laughing at us, its cool. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
Yes the live format is fun, and I can tell you guys are having fun too.

As for the laughing at you, I hear you two laughing a lot as well, so it is more like laughing with you. It adds to the charm in my opinion. It gives you something different.

I also would love to come to the studio style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Although i know you where joking. I have never been to Quebec and have always wanted to go.

[Nathan Butler]

I should be around for the show. I may have a friend down for the weekend, but if so, I'll be sure someone knows, so I'm not expected. Or I'll just record a new rant for ya. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[goodwije]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I may have a friend down for the weekend[/b][/quote]

You go Nate!!! Weekend adventures in the deep south.

[Nathan Butler]

"We shall see, Xur. We shall see!"

[Kheetor84]

I'm up for it. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Nathan Butler]

"Everybody loves Nathan." Coming this fall to CBS.

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct #09 - January 18th, 2004
The future of Star Wars on the small Screen

On this show the hosts will be discussing the future of Star Wars on television. The impact it would have on the Star Wars fandom, the merchandising & collectibles, on the saga itself and on the continuity.

You want Lucasfilm Ltd. to produce a regular TV show, mini-series or cartoon in the years following SW3? You have an original idea for a show or suggestions on producers, on actors who could play certain characters or your favorite era you want them to explore? Let your voice be heard and tell them what YOU want! Send your comments or phone number (for us to call) to <span style="color:red">studio@swendirect.com</span>. Lucasfilm might be listening in !

We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible, so Live participation by the fans is of most importance for that particular show.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Remember!, be there in the chatroom if you want us to call you during the show.

[Lunatic]

If you missed our english interviews in the past, we are running them in a loop from 6:30AM to around 4:30PM Eastern today.

Most of them were conducted by me, the guy with the accent, because they're recorded when the english show didn't exist.

happy listening! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif



EDIT: TIME UP! Sorry for the people I've cut the feed. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[MysterySith]

Hey, After seeing Starwars en Direct info on several websites I decided to go over and find out more about it. It sounds really cool and I will definately try and check it out this Sunday. I was recently thinking that I miss Jeditalk Sunday nights. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[goodwije]

You'll love En Direct than, it has a simular, but also unique, vibe. I have yet to catch a live show, although i am determined to do so tomorrow.

[MysterySith]

I just downloaded episode 8.
Very Impressive.

[Kheetor84]

Originally posted by MysterySith@Jan 18 2004, 02:22 AM
I just downloaded episode 8.
Very Impressive.
How you like my voice? XD

The boys around here apparently don't get to hear a girl's voice and mentioning of Star Wars in one place.

[Kent]

Hello,
I have a suggestion for a Star Wars TV series. "The Young
Yoda Chronicles", either live action or animated, which tell the adventures of Yoda as a padawan jedi. You also get to know more about Yoda's planet, how he became a jedi and see more of Yoda's species.

I'm Michael Kent of http://www.starwarsfanfiction.tk

Thanks.

Michael Kent

[Lunatic]

Thanks for listening you guys & gals! We had a lot of fun! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

The archives should be up in about two days.

[Jjm3233]

Caught my first live broadcast tonight, and enjoyed it more than the archives; the chat room feature adds to the fun. I'll try to do it again in a couple of weeks.

[Keiran_Horn]

Sorry I couldn't make it guys, I hope the show went well!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[goodwije]

Originally posted by Keiran_Horn@Jan 19 2004, 12:31 AM
Sorry I couldn't make it guys, I hope the show went well!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif
yes it was fun, it was also the first time i was able to catch a live show.

[Lunatic]

The SWD09e archive is available! Go to our official site to download the last show. http://www.swendirect.com

You will notice that our next subject is annouced also.

Star Wars en Direct #10 - February 1st, 2004
The Jedi Religion

You can already send in your comments on the subject.

Should be interesting style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[ron bond 007]

Do you guys plan to do a show about Timothy Zahn's upcoming novel Survivor's Quest and/or his upcoming novel about the Outbound Flight Project or maybe an interview with Zahn next month?

[Lunatic]

Of course we'll do a Survivor's Quest show! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif ... or at least a segment after the book is out including our comments on it and take reviews from the fans by e-mails and phone calls.

As for an interview, we'll try to have the Venerable Timothy Zahn on our show, but it's definitively not an easy task to get contacts as SWD is a non-lucaslicensing related organisation/website. And we're not well knowed yet as TFN LLC or Starwarz since we've been on the air (english) for only 5 months. Give us time. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif But we'll do our best, that for sure.

Have a good thought for us. Maybe our prayers will be answered. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif


Dany - SWD producer

[Nathan Butler]

Good luck with Zahn. He's one of those generally unreachable ones. I've tried for CR in the past.

At any rate, I'm emailing Sebastien with a link to the Nathan's Rumblings for the next episode. I'll be in Indiana at the time.

[Nathan Butler]

Or not. Hotmail didnt' take it. I'll get on MSN...

[Lunatic]

(for everybody) If you have recording to send for the show (ex. Nathans comments)... send them to me. Im the one who will be putting them in the playlist.

If you send them to Sebastien, he'll have to send them back to me anyway.

Thanks,


Dany - SWD producer

[Lunatic]

Hey everyboby. Just a reminder that the show is today! Yes during the Superbowl, style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif but the show must go on! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

Unfortunatly Sebastien is sick, and will not be hosting tonight. But he'll probably be present in the chat from is home. And heck, if he's feeling better, we will call him.

Me and Brian will do our best to deliver the show without our all-star player. See you this evening.

[Lunatic]

Thanks for all the people who showed up! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

Pretty good turnout for a Superbowl night. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[goodwije]

you guys did a great job Danny. I could tell it was hard without Seb, especially this topic, and i know it is tough for you to host the English show. But i enjoyed it.

[Lunatic]

Thanks Jamie. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

The archives should be available later tonight (Tuesday)

[Lunatic]

Our last show (The Jedi Religion) is now available! Go to our website (http://www.swendirect.com) to download the last show.

Thanks Everybody! Remember, if you like our show, mention it to your friends and fellows SW Fans. This show was made for you, so express yourself! We want to hear you! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Dany - SWD Producer

[Kheetor84]

Oh! So that's why you said "Kheetor, watch out for the topic of the next show". It's about Women of the SW Fandom.... I guess you can't call Nathan then... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct #11 - February 15th, 2004
Girl Power! The Women of Star Wars Fandom

Star Wars a guy thing? NOT! There's always been women in the Star Wars fandom and this show is dedicated to them. Us guys want to know your point of view of the Star Wars Universe and fandom. How did you discover SW? How does your boyfriend or kids react to your passion for SW? Why do you think there's fewer women than men SW fans?, etc. You're one of thoses outspoken female Star Wars fan and you want to express youself for all the ladies out there? Send your comments or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Since we don't have a female host on our show, your participation is very important ladies! Pass the information along.

We'll also have the opportunity to interview Voronica Whitney Robinson author of the Star Wars Galaxies Novel : The Ruins of Dantooine. Send us your questions by e-mail or in the chatroom during our Live show.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

[Nathan Butler]

Depending on what I end up doing this weekend, I may or may not be around for the live show (I may have to be leaving right after we do the award announcement stuff that night). If I happen not to be, you might mention that the excellent non-fiction "cultural anthropology" study of Star Wars fandom, "Using the Force: Creativity, Community, and Star Wars Fans" by Will Brooker has a full chapter on female Star Wars fans and how their circumstances and fandom exist in relation to male fandom. Really great book.

[Kheetor84]

Nathan Butler is just one big walking advertisement for SW stuff...

[Nathan Butler]

Eh, I'm *in* that book and did an interview with the author on CR. (And got a sneak preview of the new epilogue for the paperback.) Gotta plug 'em.

[ron bond 007]

I have a request for a future topic on your show. How about the future of SW novels after 2005 or what the last SW novel will be about.

I hear you were talking about doing a show on the fabled sequel trilogy. Any idea when that will be?

[Lunatic]

Those are good Ideas Ron. We'll take note. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

In fact we did a show about the "future of Star Wars" february 8th 2003 when we didn't have an English show yet. We could redo it in english with the more recent infos.

As for a show on the Sequel Trilogy, well it could happen anytime. We actually decide the subject of our following show one or two week before it airs. We do this simply because we want our show to follow current events happening in the Star Wars fandom/publishing/universe, etc. and also because we're lazy. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

For example, our next show (feb 29th) could be on the "Original Trilogy on DVD" + "Review of Survivor's Quest" because its recent news.

Hope to see you this sunday. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/music.gif

[Lunatic]

Thanks all! Good interview with Voronica + new callers. Can't ask for more. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Well... maybe a shorter show. It went almost 4 hours. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

And guys... you got to hear Heather (Kheetor84) doing her sensual voice for another try at our promotion line. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[goodwije]

Sorry i missed it live last night, but i will be dl'ing it when you get it up.

[Kheetor84]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Feb 16 2004, 06:11 AM
Thanks all! Good interview with Voronica + new callers. Can't ask for more. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Well... maybe a shorter show. It went almost 4 hours. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blush.gif

And guys... you got to hear Heather (Kheetor84) doing her sensual voice for another try at our promotion line. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
grrrrrr... I'm just used a voice sex object, aren't I? j/k

[bluemilk]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Jan 24 2004, 11:55 AM
As for an interview, we'll try to have the Venerable Timothy Zahn on our show, but it's definitively not an easy task to get contacts as SWD is a non-lucaslicensing related organisation/website.
that's crazy. He's a fan that writes Star Wars fiction so you would think he'd understand that mindset where fans just want to be a creative influence on the fan community.

[keithabbott]

Did you know that Elizabeth Ascot plays Padme? Doggans is like her #1 fan! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

Keith

[Kheetor84]

OH OK! I was relistening to my part of the show and I answered the way I did on the last question about "after episode 3". I thought Sebastian was referring to female characters than fans. *BLUSHES RED* And its on the record too!

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct #12 - February 29th, 2004
The Original Trilogy on DVD
At last the Original Star Wars Trilogy will be coming out on DVD this fall! What are your expectations? What extras do you want? What version of the film would you prefer? What scenes should be in or out of the DVD version of the Movies? Would you still want an Ultimate collector Edition in the upcoming years and what should be in that Boxset? We want to know what's on your mind! Send your comments or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Our secondary subject will be about the 10 min segment that aired on Late Night with Conan O'brian, where Triumph the insult Comic Dog made fun of SW fans at the New York line for the AotC Premiere. Did it make you laugh or made you feel bad? We want your opinion. Send your comments or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live for a more interactive experience.

Also, if you missed it, go back into the archives to check out their interview with Veronica Whitney-Robinson, author of Ruins of Dantooine.

[ron bond 007]

Will there be a review of Survivor's Quest on the show this Sunday?

[Lunatic]

Maybe if I have time to finish the book....

Note to self: Make time. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wacko.gif

[Lunatic]

The show's tonight people! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Again, we're up again the big boys... the Oscars. So put a tape in the VCR and come listen to us. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif

[Danath Vel'triarr]

You know, after hearing the bit with the dog I really hope that the laughter was dubbed in. If not then O'Brien needs to either get better fans (and material) or change his name to Jerry Springer.

I just wish that I could have been there to go completly sith on his worthless hide..

oh well.

[Lunatic]

Where baaaaack! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

That's right people! We've got a brand new show for you this weekend. Hope to see you there! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/music.gif

Star Wars en Direct #13 - March 14th, 2004
Is CGI taking over Hollywood?
The Star Wars movies we're always ahead of their time in Special effects. Nowaday, most, if not all the special effects in a movie are done by computer graphics an animations. They are cheap, relatively fast to create and very close to reality. What is the impact of CGI on Hollywood? How far will it go? Does the actors, the artisants and the film industry itself needs to worry about the growing place that CGI is taking in movies right now and in the future? Send your comments or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

For our secondary subject we'll simply speculate on the mysterious changes that are coming for the Official Star Wars Fan Club as announced on their web page.

We've also learned, from a reliable source, a major information conserning an extra that will be on the Original Trilogy DVD. Stay tuned.


Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live for a more interactive experience.

Dany - SWD Producer

[Lunatic]

There and back again... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
Its been a long time since my last visit. Here's the next show:

Star Wars en Direct #14 - March 28th, 2004
Star Wars vs. Star Trek
Star Wars vs. Star Trek, the Ultimate face-off! On this show we wont stage a war between those Saga, but will be comparing them from the impact on Sci-Fi to the extreme fans. You're a fan of one of those Saga, or both, and you want to tell us why you like them more or less? Send your comments or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.*We'll also have the chance to hear an audio clip of the newly released TrekWars The Furry Conflict (http://www.furryconflict.com/) and have a chat with Marc Xavier who is involved in that mix Universe Audio Drama.*

During the second part of the show we'll be interviewing Dennis Przywara the director of the Star Wars documentary, StarWoids (http://www.starwoids.com/). You have questions about the documentary, send them to studio@swendirect.com.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern ! (http://www.swendirect.com/index_en.htm)

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live for a more interactive experience.

Dany - SWD Producer

[Lunatic]

On the air, in 15 minutes

[Lunatic]

Well this is the first time that I will complain that a 3 hours show is too short. We had to cut short, comments, phone calls and e-mail to stay on schedule. For those who were listening, thanks for your patience. It was a bit OUT of control from my point of view, Seb and Brian going wayyy out of the guidelines, but most of the people seemed to like the show. Yes we will do another segment about this subject (as a secondary subject) on a future show to give the chance to other people to give their comments, and to let Seb and Brian go at each other. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Good interview with Dennis Pryzwara.

Archive available soon.

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct #15 - Sunday April 4th, 2004
The future stories of the Expanded Universe
The Expanded Universe publications will be mainly focused on the Clone Wars Storyline up until Episode III hits the theaters. After may 2005 what stories would you expect to be published or want to read / see / hear. What format (novels, comics, television, audio drama, etc) would be more appropriate for some stories. What characters do you want to see more or less, what kind of villains would reach your expectations. You have speculations or ideas for EU stories post may 2005? Send your comments, ideas or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live for a more interactive experience.

http://www.swendirect.com

[Nathan Butler]

Alas, no rumblings on this weekend's show. I'll be out of town through Wed. morning.

[Lunatic]

No prob Nathan. You can take a break.

Since my musical choices have been critizised on the show, (sorry I was a 80's teenager style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif ) from now on we'll take musical request as long as you give us a head-up of a couple of days before shows. If youre interested, just send us an e-mail at the usual address. studio@swendirect.com

[Nathan Butler]

I think that since I'm not gonna be there it should be...

Britney Spears
Christina Aguilera
Ludacris
etc.

style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

[Lunatic]

Always joking Nate as I see. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

[Nathan Butler]

Who's joking? Bring on Britney! I'll listen to the archives and be able to fast forward. Woe be to those in the chat. heheeheheh

[jerrodd]

You are a wild one in the chat, MO. I can vouch for that.

[Lunatic]

Hey everybody

We have setup up a newsletter for the show announcements and details. So if you are interested to receive infos via your e-mail address send a blank e-mail to:

swdnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

This is a bilingual newsletter (first part English, 2nd French) so its easier for us to contact every member for both shows.

But we will still announce shows in this thread. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Dany

[cinemafreak]

Hey man, get off my page. hehe. I was planning on putting one out after we get our website up. I don't know if its a case of great minds think alike or there is some weird internet radio mojo that guides all of us into similar ideas. I plan to sign up.

[Derek R.]

I blame the mojo.

[Lunatic]

Im back... a long 10 days of SW related work for the french community. I wish I had more time for you guys. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Euh.... Rich it must be the mojo or simply because a newletter is basic website stuff. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/cool.gif Even SWFW should have one for those like me who might miss stuff.

Now for this weekend show.

Star Wars en Direct #16 - Sunday April 25th, 2004
The Clone Wars Micro-Serie (Part II)
The second season of the Clone Wars Micro-Serie just ended a couple of weeks ago. Like they did on part one, the hosts will give their comments for each on the last ten episodes (11 to 20). You have a review of season 2 or the entire Clone Wars Serie? Send your comments, ideas or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

<span style="color:red">BIG UPDATE!</span>
For SWD#16, we will have the pleasure of interviewing Cartoon Network's Art Director, Paul Rudish, about the Clone Wars Micro Series. If you have questions for Paul send them by e-mail (studio@swendirect.com) or leave them in the chatroom during the Live interview.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live and participate in the chatroom for a more interactive experience.

To be aware of all our announcements, Subcribe to our newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: swdnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

SWD website (http://www.swendirect.com)

Dany - SWD Producer

[Lunatic]

Sorry everybody, the archive of the last show should be available soon. Too much work right now. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif

[Lunatic]

Hey everybody! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Here's the next show.. and IF we're lucky, we might have the man of the hour, Big Mo himself, and talk a bit about his new promotion. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumbsup.gif


Star Wars en Direct #17 - Sunday May 16th, 2004
The NEW Official Star Wars Fan Club
============================================
After closing subscriptions for a couple of weeks, the Official Star Wars Fan Club just moved back to Lucasfilm on April 28th. Now called "Hyperspace : The Official Star Wars Fan Club", it offers new and improve benefits for members. You have good or bad comments on that merge between the FanClub / SW Insider and the Hyperspace Service? Send your comments, or phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Also, we will have the pleasure of interviewing Lucas Online Director, Paul Ens, about the New Fan Club, The SW Insider, StarWarsShop.com, The Official Website and more. If you have questions for Paul conserning those or anything else that you think he can answer, send them by e-mail (above) or leave them in the chatroom during the Live interview.

We will end the show by chatting a bit with our good friend Sean Williams (NJO - Force heretic) about the short story "Or Die Trying", he and is writing partner Shane Dix wrote for the Star Wars Insider 75.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live and participate in the chatroom for a more interactive experience.

To be aware of all our announcements, Subcribe to our newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: swdnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

Dany - SWD Producer style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/music.gif

[Steve Mollmann]

The Fan Club merged with Hyperspace! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/blink.gif I had no idea! I guess this is what happens when I let my Insider subscription lapse for a few months.

[Lunatic]

Hey folks! I'm back out of my cave again. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif

This should be an interesting one! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

This sunday's show will be about Star Wars Message Boards. Here's the details...

The Official Boards, TFN's Jedi Council, The Galactic Senate, and others. On this show we'll be dissecting the major SW message boards and give our own opinions. But our opinion doesn't necessarily represent the common fan. So where asking you, "politics aside",...

- Do you participate and/or lurk on message boards and why?
- Which board(s) do you prefer and why?
- How much time do you spend on boards?
- What is the behavior of users / moderators?
- Any good or bad experiences?

You have any other comments to make, anonymously or not, send them, or your phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live and participate in the chatroom for a more interactive experience.

To be aware of all our announcements, Subcribe to our newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: swdnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

As usual we'll do a couple of movie review just before we go into Star Wars mode (The Day After Tomorrow & Super Size Me) as well as playing one of Ithorian's parody SW songs.

Thanks for listening.

Dany - Producer

[T-bone]

Sounds like fun! I've also posted this in a few other areas on the site. I hope some people write in about the senate for you.

[Lunatic]

Thanks Lou. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lunatic]

The recording of the 18th "Star Wars en Direct" show about the Star Wars Message Boards is available for download. Listen to what the hosts and some fans had to say about TFN's Jedi Council, the Official Boards, and others. Good/bad comments and Experiences about Flaming, moderators, including some rants, etc. It's not always pretty. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

The subject for next sunday's show (June 13th) will be announced shortly!

http://www.swendirect.com/index_en.htm

[Nathan Butler]

Y'know, I"m really gonna have to think on the topic for Sunday's show. I may not really have anything to add. That's not something I usually tend to think about. Of course, I guess that might be for the best, as I bet I'll have my phone line kinda tied up by that point. Might just enjoy listening to a pure no-Nathan ep for once. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Lunatic]

No prob Nathan. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Star Wars en Direct #19 - Sunday June 13th, 2004
Casting the Original Trilogy in 2004

On this show, we'll play a game. We're in 2004, and your name is George Lucas. You've just finished hte script for a new three-part space opera, and you need to chose a cast of actors for your movies. What active actors/actresses could play the main and secondary characters (heroes and villains) in your upcoming movie trilogy? Take your pick. We're looking for the best cast possible, the worst cast ever, and/or the funniest and wildest cast imaginable. Submit your lists and the reasons, serious or not, why you chose those actors (mention a movie or TV show they appeared in as a reference). Send them, or your phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Live broadcast begins at 7 p.m. ET!

To be aware of all our announcements, Subcribe to our newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: swdnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

[ron bond 007]

Lunatic,What is the next show of SWD:The Silent But Deadly Trilogy about?

Is it about the fabled sequel trilogy?

[Nathan Butler]

I'm assuming it's the SBD films by Cioletti and Tambone at STARWARZ.COM.

[Lunatic]

yep that's it.


- Edit -
The latest Episode is available for download.

[ron bond 007]

Lunatic are you planning on doing an episode of SWD about the sequel trilogy? I hear there is a french episode of it. Is it not going to be in english?

[T-bone]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE</div><div class='quotemain'>I'm assuming it's the SBD films by Cioletti and Tambone at STARWARZ.COM. [/b][/quote]

Yea - and it just got a hell of a lot more interesting.

[Lunatic]

Ron, eventually there will be a sequel trilogy show. The problem, well not really, is that we have more guests lined up for the english show than the French one, so we have more openings for subjects in French for the time being. Were waiting for some confirmation for a show, but if it doesn't happen, we will fill in with that subject.

Now for the next show. As mention by TBone just above, and what he told me by e-mail, this show should be very interesting. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif Don't miss it!

Here's the info:

Star Wars en Direct #20 - Sunday June 27th, 2004
The Silent but Deadly Trilogy
====================================
The Silent but Deadly fanfilms Trilogy as one of the most original ideas out there... Crossing Star Wars with down to earth silent movie comedy. On this show we'll be reviewing and discussing those three fanfilms with producer/ director Jeff Cioletti and Lou Tambone. You have comments about those fan-films or questions you want us to ask our two guests? Send them, or your phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

And if like them you want your fan-film promoted on our show, please contact us.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live and participate in the chatroom for a more interactive experience.

To be aware of all our announcements, Subcribe to our newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: swdnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

[T-bone]

Tune in now, folks!

[Nathan Butler]

Damn, missed another. Gah.

[Lunatic]

Beside the damn phone company cutting us of 2 times, its was a cool discussion. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif Our longest interview I think. I didn't make the count yet, but it may be over 90 minutes.

Hope we can talk with you guys again about other subjects on the show.

I'll post when the archives are up.

[T-bone]

Anytime.

[Jeff Cioletti]

Thanks, guys. We really enjoyed being on the show last night and would be glad to return any time. Once the Millennium's End DVD is done, I'll shoot you copies.

[Lunatic]

Thanks Jeff! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

The interview final count, including the two breaks is 90m14s.


NEWS FLASH!
===========
Jeff Roney got a hold of compromising Off the Air comments from the SWD crew. Who knows what he will do with it! Oh nooooo!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/crazy.gif

[Lunatic]

The last show is available for download!

http://www.swendirect.com/archives_en.htm

[T-bone]

cool!
now let's see if you can get TF.N to promote it...

I got $50 says they won't style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif
much anger in them.

[Lunatic]

They never promote the archives, so no difference there. The live show on the other hand we like when it's promoted because that's our main event, more so than the archives.

Unfortunatly we still got a lot more people listening at the archives than participating Live. Turning the tide is very difficult. Most don't realize that it's more fun to interact than to passively listen to the show.

[Nathan Butler]

Your announcement about the new archive is up.

[Lunatic]

Here we go again... style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

Star Wars en Direct #21 - Sunday July 11th, 2004
The Clone Wars novel : The Cestus Deception
The show will basically be a small discussion and review of the Clone Wars Novel, The Cestus Deception combined with an interview with the author Steven Barnes. You have comments about this novel and/or questions to ask our guest? Send them, or your phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us Live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the Air via the phone if possible so listen to the show Live and participate in the chatroom for a more interactive experience.

The movie reviews will be Spiderman 2 and King Arthur.

If you have a special Star Wars related projet (website, fan-film, fan-fiction, etc) that you would like to promote, contact us and we might talk about it on the show.

Also, if you have an idea for an original show segment that you would want to do on the phone from time to time, (like Nathan does with is Rumblings) we are open to suggestions. Contact me at info@swendirect.com.

To be aware of all our announcements, Subcribe to our newsletter by sending a blank e-mail to: swdnewsletter-subscribe@yahoogroups.ca

Dany - SWD Producer

[T-bone]

Make sure you guys PM a moderator to add your radio shows to the senate calendar each time you make an annoucement. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lunatic]

Is there one moderator in particular who's in charge of the calendar?

[T-bone]

No - but you can look to see who's online at the time on the main page or pick one you like.
I believe Nathan can edit calendar items as well.
You might want to try Luvinna but in any case it might be best to always PM the same person.
It would be great to see your events on the calendar as they should be! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lunatic]

I'll try Nathan, but he's awfully busy lately, so he might not have time.

[T-bone]

Actually I have a better idea - I just made you a Senate VIP! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif
You guys are like affiliates anyhow since you use this board as your message boards link which I really appreciate.
So this way you can add and edit calendar dates yourself!

I just added your new announcement to the calendar but you might want to try it out a little. Just go to the main page, click CALENDAR and then you'll seea link for ADD NEW EVENT. Then when you have announcements you can just put them in. Plus you're a VIP style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Who else posts here from the SWD staff - I'll make them VIPs too.

[Lunatic]

Thanks Lou

I'm actually the only one of the team posting here. Actually no, but Seb only posted 2 or 3 times since the audio board opened. He doesn't come here often, if at all. Raven and Kitfist0 don't come to the GS at all.

As for using the GS for SWD, well ... things (audio) are happening here. The audio board on the JC is a ghost town and the Official Board basically suck if you want to promote your stuff to the general public. Its all bumping or spamming for the moderators if there is no discussions.

Anyway. The best place for audio is here. period.

[Lunatic]

Question,...

Can we edit calendar entries?

I'm asking because most of the subject on our show are decided at the last minute. I can post the shows because we decide the dates a bit in advance, but I can't add/edit the subject later on when its officially booked.

[T-bone]

Yes you can edit them too - click on the calendar and click on an event, then hit EDIT and it should work.

[Lunatic]

ok, its working... I was trying to modify the entry you made. So no problem if I'm the one posting them.

[T-bone]

Excellent - just let me know if you need anything and thanks for your support.

[Lunatic]

Oh my freakin god! Stevens Barnes = Yoda style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bow.gif

As soon as the archives are up, i want you to listen to a particular part of the interview about a video game he is developping with an Hi-tech company that would let you play a Jedi by using your brain waves and other electraical field in you body. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/huh.gif

Its totally awsome and they want the fans support and interest for when they will propose this game/technology to Lucasfilm. I need to listen to it again, but it would also train you (in real life) to be more in control over you mind and body.

Discuss this here as soon has you have heard it. This could be very cool, and we want to get the word out.

I'll give you an heads up as soon as the archive is available.

[Lunatic]

The archives are up!

If you want to discuss the Game I've mentionned above go to this tread in the game forum...

http://www.galacticsenate.com/index.php?showtopic=8392

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct #22 - Sunday July 25th, 2004
The SWD 2004 Fan Film Awards

On this show, we will review the twenty finalists for the 2004 Star Wars Fan Film Awards, organized by Atomfilms and Lucasfilm Ltd. We will review and announce our own winners. We will also discuss the actual winners and choices that were made at Comic-Con just before our actual show. If you have comments about the finalists and winners of this year or any suggestions on how the fan film awards could be improved, send them, or your phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

Click here to see the 2004 finalists (http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/spotlight/collections/starwars/)

Live broadcast begins at 7 p.m. ET!

Don't forget that if you want to discuss a topic with us live on the phone during our show, send us you number by e-mail. We will call you (if you're in the chatroom). We want to have your comments On the air via the phone if possible, so listen to the show live for a more interactive experience.

If you have a special Star Wars related project (website, fan film, fan fiction, etc.) that you would like to promote, contact us and we might talk about it on the show.

If you want to participate to the show by doing a special segment, submit your idea to info@swendirect.com. Keep in mind that we try not to go over a three-hour show length, so submit segment ideas that are around 15 minutes.

As usual, the show will begin with movie reviews. We will be reviewing the movie I, Robot.

For the next show, we encourage you to read the latest Clone Wars novel, Medstar I : Battle Surgeons and send in your reviews for our next show. Also if you have questions for our guest, co-author Michael Reaves, about Medstar and Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter, send them to studio@swendirect.com. NOTE: Co-author Steve Perry will be on SWD this fall to talk about the second installment of Medstar, Jedi Healer and his best-selling novel Shadows of the Empire.

Thanks for listening!

[Lunatic]

After yesterday's premiere, here it is people... The Star Wars en Direct parody Commercial. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/grins.gif

Vader intercept a rebel communication (SWD) and he is summoned by the Emperor to discuss this matter.

Thanks to Shawn Crosby (characters) and Jeff Roney (SWD liner and URL) for their Voices and our own Raven who mixed all of this.

http://www.swendirect.com/archives/SWD_Com...ith_weblink.zip (http://www.swendirect.com/archives/SWD_Commercial_Complete_with_weblink.zip)

Enjoy style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Lunatic]

We had a blast on the last show! We've talked about Comic-Con with Jeff Roney who was attending, including all the recent EP3 News. We got two surprise guests who showed up for our show. Trey Stokes the director/producer of the Pink Five Serie+ Kyle Goodman also finalist at this year's Fan films Awards with his Flash animation Star Spores. Plus a comment from our friend Nathan Butler about a particular fan film that display a lack of class. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

We also premiered our new SWD parody commercial. You can download a stereo copy on the post above. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/rolleyes.gif

The recorded version of our last show is available on our english homepage. http://www.swendirect.com/index_en.htm

On the next show, we will discuss about the New Clone Wars novel Medstar I : Battle Surgeons with special guest the author Michael Reaves. Read the book and send your comments, reviews, and question to Michael at studio@swendirect.com.

Tell us what you think!!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif


Dany - SWD Producer

[stuff42]

Caught your show for the first time there. Didn't know about it before, but it was brought to my attention because we where one of the 20 finalists in the AtomFilm Comp.

Glad you didn't slag Dude!!! Where's My Lightsaber? off. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif

At least you liked the animation style and background stuff. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

I added a link to the show on the Dude!!! homepage - click (http://www.stuffanimation.com/dude.html)

[Lunatic]

hi Stuff42!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Glad you heard the show. Hope to see you again during our Live broadcast. Always nice to see new listeners.

Thanks for the link. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Lunatic]

The next show... Short & Sweet style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

http://www.swendirect.com/actualites_en.htm

[Xeltek]

I'd like to say, i probably enjoyed the pre-show more than the show itself, lol..

no, it was all good, hopefuilly you guys can take the time to have pre-shows, perhaps and hour/30 min

Still think we should have a cooking segment with Seb style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Lunatic]

Yeah, SWD the pre-Show about Nothing!

It was cool to ***** and talk about everything. But it will be shorter. Not a 3 hours pre-show. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif

[Xeltek]

hehe, if it was 3 hours every time, it would get quite messy..

It was alot of fun this pre-show, sw art, will not go further on that..hehe, various discussions, bad jokes and Sebastien's various cooking recipies style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Sabrina Fried]

Ack! I missed it again!

Forgive me style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

Sabrina

[Lunatic]

Sabrina, join our newsletter (see SWD website). You'll get the announcement via e-mail. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Sabrina Fried]

I will, Thanks!

Sabrina

[Xeltek]

Sweetness, next show about 501st style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif wish i had a stormtrooper-uniform, but ain't got the cash for it.
See you at the pre-show guys style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/devil.gif

[Xeltek]

I hafto suggest something,, stop zipping the shows, it's not that big a difference and it probably takes longer to unzip it than the extra dl-time j/k. Just a suggestion style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lunatic]

We are not zipping files to save space. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

We're zipping it for peoples who have setup their PC to launch automatically their MP3 player. A left click would start loading in the player and listeners wouldn't be able to download it to their drive except by going back to the archives page, right clicking and save target as..

With a Zip file you can single left click and it prompted you to save it to your computer. Its more user friendly. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Xeltek]

Ok, i always right-click when i dl stuff so, never thought of it that way. Still think it should be mp3 directly style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tongue.gif My opinion style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

[Nathan Butler]

That's the same reason, by the way, that everything on Fanworks is zipped. Blasted streamers! heh

[Lunatic]

I just forgot... damn I'm too busy!! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif

Star Wars en Direct #24 - August 15th, 2004
The Fighting 501st Stormtrooper Legion
This show is dedicaded to most recognize costuming group of the Star Wars Fandom. We'll be interviewing High Ranking Officers about the history of the 501st and workings behind the club. We'll also take comments, stories and anecdotes from the 501st staff and members. You have an interesting story or anecdote to tell about being a member of the 501st or you're just a fan who want more informations about joining the legion? Send them, or your phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

As usual our hyperspace segment with ROTS updates & infos, our SW news, our movie reviews, our secondary subject, phone calls from fans and the community update. They're always surprises so stay tuned.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !
http://www.swendirect.com/actualites_en.htm

[Xeltek]

Come on SWD-crew, can't wait til sunday, give me a quick review, what did you think of AVP, will hafto wait a month to see it over here style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif

[Blizzard]

Bump!

I'll be listening, it starts in about 10 minutes or so. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/bigsmile.gif

[goodwije]

it was a good show (although i had to leave before it was over) it was fun having some new people in the chat. Myself.. not much into constuming but the 501st guys make it look fun.

[Lunatic]

The 501st are great people. Some of my friends are 501st members and I always envoy going to their Monthly off-duty diner/meeting. Its a lot of fun. I wish I could do some trooping with them, but I don't have the money to buy an armor and especially not the time.

[KarvoZem]

I wish I was able to listen to this, dang 56k with AOL. I have a funny 501st story, its about the time I propsed to Amy Allen at Mid Ohio Con!

[Lunatic]

humm.. Amy Allen style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif Did she say yes? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

KarvoZem, you can launch the download while you sleep. The other way is to listen to the show live.

[KarvoZem]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Aug 20 2004, 05:17 AM
humm.. Amy Allen style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif Did she say yes? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

KarvoZem, you can launch the download while you sleep. The other way is to listen to the show live.
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She had to see the ring first style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif . And before she could answer I was dragged out the room by some fellow Garrison members, which was part of the deal. I agreed to be the one to propose to Amy Allen, looked less creepy coming from me, since I was only 17 at the time and an officla member of the 501st, and they would provide a way to get me out of there fast so I wouldn't be too embarrassed. WE have video of it, I tink some day it will be hosted on TKbearcrew.com.

[goodwije]

i didnt know minors could be members of the 501st. Sounds like a fun time though.

Dany, those things are expehnsive and it seems a ton of work to get it to look just right and be able to move around and everything. I am just not into costuming enough to spend that kind of money and time.

[Lunatic]

Yes, that exactly what I think also but I've been around 501st a lot at local event and thoses guys have a lot of fun incognito... that must be something most fan wouldn't do normally. They escape reality. Theyre many way to live your fandom, costuming seem fun... but not my thing. Maybe someday. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Lunatic]

Star Wars en Direct Special Edition - August 27,28,29th, 2004
SWD at the Canadian National Expo

The SWD crew will be spending the weekend in Toronto at the Canadian National Expo (http://www.hobbystar.com/ComicConToronto/CC_Main.asp). We will mostly hang out and meet fans during the day. Of course we will be broadcasting during the evening from our hotel room and discuss multiples subjects including a round-up of our day at the con. The broadcast should be live, so check this thread often to know exact times and location when they are announced.

If you live in the Toronto area, come and join us! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Lunatic]

We are in Toronto and we have Internet... more info to come.

[Lunatic]

Broadcast Schedule
Friday and Saturday at 10h30 PM Eastern

Location
Hotel Strathcona
60 York Street, room 1016

[Lunatic]

SATURDAY

Broadcast Schedule
Saturday around 10h30 PM Eastern
*
Location
Hotel Strathcona
60 York Street, room 1016
or the bar downstair (one floor under the lobby)
*
If your need to find us, look for a 501st Trooper. They will contact us.

[Lunatic]

Our trip to Toronto was incredible. We manage to broadcast live two
evening show from our very small hotel room. Thanks to the few
peoples who listened to our broadcast in the early hours of the
morning. We didn't record on Sunday because of a major blackout in
Downtown Toronto.

Here are the main guidelines of the episodes:

Episode I
- Our day at the Convention
- Your first con experience
- The 10 commandments for Con-Goers

Episode II
- Our day at the Convention
- Comic-Con's goodie bag with Sabrina Fried
- Our Road Trip
- How people treat guess at Cons
- Paying for autograph at Cons
- The Masquerade
- Costuming at a Convention
- The drunken wookiee incident

Warning: The show is not censored. All participants are delerious
and under the influence. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

Go to the archives...
http://www.swendirect.com/archives_en.htm

[Sabrina Fried]

Heh,

Too bad we didnt get the recipe for the 'sake and power drink' brain buster on the air, or did we?<EG>

That was such a fun night, thanks for having me on the air guys!

Sabrina

[Lunatic]

Yeah.. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif I dont remember the name of the drink, something like Galactic gargle blaster. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

[Sabrina Fried]

Imperial-strength rust remover...LOL

[grey_starr]

Hey hey... was great meeting everyone at SFX... and getting my 1 minute of fame on your show... can't wait till next time... where I plan to crash the party for more then a few minutes...

Daniel...
TD-2519...


http://grey-starr.ca/StarWars/pics/2004-08-14-Lost_Soul-Day1/DSC00132.JPG
Nick as a Scout Trooper on holiday!

[Lunatic]

Hey Daniel,

Glad you make it for the broadcast. We'll do this again, but in a bigger room. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/banghead.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

Now, here what's coming up!

Yesterday (Sept.7th) marks SWD's one year anniversary of broadcasting in english. I would say that our first year has met our expectations with 27 shows and some interesting interviews for a total of 79 hours...ouch! Thanks for keeping count Nathan. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.gif

So if you have comments about the first year of existance of our show, feel free to send them to our usual address (studio@swendirect.com), here on this thread or even better contact us during the show. It will be a pleasure to talk to you.

Star Wars en Direct #25 - Star Wars Miniatures (September 12th, 2004)
This show will be dedicated the the newly release miniatures game from Wizards of the Coast. We'll explain the basic rules of the game, show you most of the figures on the webcam and play a mini-demo game on the air while you watch the webcam. You have questions or comments on the new SW Miniatures? Send them, or your phone number (for us to call) to studio@swendirect.com.

As usual our hyperspace segment with ROTS updates & infos, our SW news, our movie reviews, our secondary subject, phone calls from fans and the community update. They're always surprises so stay tuned.

Live Broadcast begin at 7PM Eastern !

[ron bond 007]

Lunatic what other topics do you have planned in the coming months? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[Lunatic]

There's only one other show this month (26th). We don't have an main subject picked out yet, but we will have Jay Tompson the director of the "Heart of an Empire" documentary about the 501st. http://www.heartofanempire.com style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/trooper.gif

As a main subject... hmmm... We will most probably talk about the OT on DVD, and maybe Star Wars: Battlefront the show following that. Depend if we had time to play. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

We'll see.

[Jans_Walker]

They replaced the dionaga's eyeball and there's a CGI Han in the cantina scene now if you guys didn't know. Just a head's up. style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/jangofett.gif

[Lunatic]

I've seen screenshots and clips of some added scenes on the internet. But I didn't know about the diagona nor a CGI >Han --> wtf? style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

KitFist0 (Brian) showed us a couple of scene of ROTJ because he has as a complete copy of the DVD version (don't ask me how he got it) but I must say that the image quality and sound is incredible. Wow! style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif

[grey_starr]

Sweet... I'll be at the 20th Midnight (21st) opening of the Toronto HMV for the release of the DVD's.. In armour of course... hopefully I get my copy that night...

I hope to catch the show on the 12th (Sunday)... later...

[grey_starr]

Sheesh... don't you read the e-mails during the show?... I should'a called...

[Lunatic]

Sorry Grey, they fell into the junk mail folder. That's why we didn't see "new e-mail" in our MSN Messenger. Sorry.

And worst of all... in trying to delete some other junk, I flushed your 4 e-mails. Try sending them again (or a short version), and I'll put you on our safe list... so future e-mails go into the inbox.

Sorry style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.gif

[grey_starr]

Sure sure... well.. I sent a recap... so you can wee what was sent... nothing special really... but hey... I tried...

[Lunatic]

I'll keep my e-mail open next time. Usually Seb takes care of that on his computer since Im using mine for broadcasting. Seb was sick yesterday so I didn't have the reflex to check on that.

Thanks fr the links

[Jans_Walker]

Originally posted by Lunatic@Sep 10 2004, 01:45 PM
I've seen screenshots and clips of some added scenes on the internet. But I didn't know about the diagona nor a CGI >Han --> wtf?* style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/giveup.gif* style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/happy.gif

KitFist0 (Brian) showed us a couple of scene of ROTJ because he has as a complete copy of the DVD version (don't ask me how he got it) but I must say that the image quality and sound is incredible. Wow!* style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/w00t.gif
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There are screencaps over at http://www.njoproject.com/forum/index.php?topic=6.240

CGI Han also fires at the same time as Greedo now.

And I know where you got the copy of ROTJ, hehe. There are several people here who have it. You just need to ask around.

[Lunatic]

hi everybody. I'm back. I'll try to do the updates and put the archives up this week if i'm feeling ok.

Check SWfanworks for the details.

[Xeltek]

Something just dawned on me while reading an article.. this might be an interesting thing to put on the show.. i was reading this article that Intec is doing specialized star wars controllers for the x-box and ps2. They seem to have planned some really cool stuff for specialized sw games.. anyway.. at the end of the article this is said.

"Intec also promises to introduce "new videogame technologies" next year, set to be embedded in future Star Wars controllers and designed with specific Star Wars games in mind."

Are you guys thinking what i'm thinking? Is Intec working with Steven Barnes to make the awesome jedi game???

[Lunatic]

I hear you Xeltek..That whould be awesome. I'll give a call to Steven.

BTW the website s