This week’s EU Video Of The Week is called “Faceoff”. It’s from The Force Unleashed, where the Secret Apprentice is facing off (hence the title) against another character named Maris Brood. A very cool clip, it’s a 30 seconds you will not regret. Remember, each week we are looking for cool EU videos, so if you see a cool one send us an e-mail or send us a message to our Youtube page.

Source: IGN

NJOE has found an entry on Randomhouse.com called simply, “Untitled Star Wars Game Novel”. It’s a paperback, and is being released February 24, 2009, with a page count of 304. This could mean many things; a possible Kotor book, or even another Galaxies installment. EUCantina will be sure to bring you the latest news as it come out!

Source: NJOE.com, Randomhouse.com

This just in from Clubjade, The Essential Atlas and the Death Star paperback re-print have changed release dates. The Essential Atlas is now coming out February 25, 2009, while the Death Star re-print is scheduled for November 25, 2008.

Even though the Essential Atlas has been pushed back so far, I’m sure it’s because they’re doing their best to make it an excellent read. Our Release Schedule has been edited to reflect the changes.

So watch out for these books when they come to a store near you!

Source: Clubjade.net, Randomhouse.com

Clubjade.net has spotted a new summary for the Scholastic series we reported awhile back.  We also have a name; Rebel Force.  The summary goes as follows:

“It is a critical moment in the struggle between the Rebels and the Empire: the Force itself hangs in the balance, and all the hopes of the galaxy depend on the adventures of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and a host of other heroes. . . . ”

Interesting.  Guess it’s not Legacy-era, like alot of us were hoping, but it still sounds cool.  The page count right now is 176, while the release date is January 1st, 2009.  What’s with all the books being released around that time?!

Source: Clubjade.net, Amazon.com

We’ve spotted two new comic goodies on the internet! First up, a series of graphic novels (being released in hardback) are coming out. The first volume is free, but each additional one is $49.99. The set even comes with a free map, detailed to show the locations of all planets in the Star Wars galaxy!

In other comic news, there’s a preview up for Kotor #30, Exalted part 2. Looks as if Zayne is meeting his match with Jedi Master Feln! Stay tuned for that issue, which comes out June 11th.

First, Randy Stradley let all of the contents of the upcoming Ultimate Star Wars Graphic Library, which can be seen here. Secondly, Dark Times # 12– vector part 6– preview is up. It is due out June 11 for $2.99

Source: Darkhorse.com, Collectiblestoday.com

This just in from TheForce.Net, it looks like a certain bookmark advertising Clone Wars media has, on the back of it, covers for the Ultimate Sticker Book, the Visual Guide, Watch Out For Jabba The Hutt, and Anakin In Action. They are as follow:

Very exciting!

Source: TheForce.net

Clubjade.net has received news that Troy Denning has been made an honorable member of the 501st Stormtrooper legion for his various works in the EU, most notably from the LOTF series.  This is a great honor given to only a few, so congrats Troy! 

Source: Clubjade.net, 501st.com 

The Official Site has just released a new Hyperspace-exclusive fan fiction.  It’s called Lando Calrissean: Idiot’s Array, centering on none other than Lando pre-Empire Strikes Back.  Remember, it’s for Hyperspace members only, but if you’re a member be sure to check it out.

Source: Starwars.com (via Clubjade.net)

Just spotted at NJOE by forumer Max Jaybo, the Science Fiction Book Club has posted a synopsis for the Force Unleashed novel, which goes as follows:

“Set in the dark times between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope, this stand-alone novel delves deeper into Darth Vader’s history, revealing the origins of his secret Apprentice and Vader’s ultimate plans for him.

Trained from childhood by Vader himself, the Apprentice is ready for the final test: he must hunt down and destroy the last of Vader’s old enemies-the Jedi. Aided by Imperial pilot Juno Eclipse and the droid PROXY, the Apprentice has no qualms obeying his master’s commands-until he has a fateful epiphany that will change everything he knows about who he is…and what he is meant to accomplish.

Shedding new light on events in the Star Wars universe, this exciting novel will rev you up for the action-packed video game!”

It’s a great teaser for the book, so be sure to check it out. The Force Unleashed novel comes out August 19 in all book stores near you!

Source: NJOE.com, SFBC.com

Clubjade had just found out the schedule for a few upcoming books.  First, Patterns Of The Force, the third book in the Coruscant Nights trilogy, has been moved back to January 17th, probably due to the fact that Michael Reeves, the author of the entire series, has health issues he’s dealing with at the moment.

Also, the paperback reprint of Death Star will come out November 11th, while the paperback reprint of Darth Bane: Rule Of Two is going to come out October 28th.

Source: Clubjade.net