- This week, we reveal the secrets of the Sith.
The bounty hunters have entered the game and more.
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- Gather 'round, younglings.
You ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?
No?
I thought not.
It's not a story the Jedi I would tell you.
[EVIL LAUGH]
- This week, Marvel and starwars.com teamed up to tease
out an exciting new crossover event with a cryptic
image of Boba Fett that left us wondering,
What could it all mean?
And is that a spear?
Wonder no more.
Marvel's Star Wars comics will be launching "War of the Bounty
Hunters" starting this summer.
Check out the prelude to the story in "War of the Bounty
Hunters Alpha" by Charles Soule and Steve McNiven,
when Boba Fett loses his carbonite block
containing Han Solo--
That is so stressful-- and four special prelude stories
in "Star Wars" issue number 13, "Darth Vader"
number 12, "Bounty Hunters" issue 12, and "Dr. Aphra"
number 10.
Then continue to follow this epic tale with "War
of the Bounty Hunters" issue 1 with a story by Charles Soule
and art from Luke Ross on sale June 2.
For even more on this story, and a closer look at that
Boba Fett art by Steve McNiven, check
out starwars.com/thisweeknow.
(Scary Voice) This means war.
Yesterday, during Nintendo Direct,
a brand new competitive arena combat game was announced,
"Star Wars Hunters."
Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021,
players enter the game selecting from a cast
of unique and idiosyncratic new characters including
daring bounty hunters, heroes of the rebellion,
Imperial loyalists and even saber-wielding characters.
You will be able to join teams to play with your friends
in unique environments inspired by iconic Star Wars locales.
Spot any Easter eggs in that trailer?
Head to starwars.com/thisweek for more details now.
[VOICE OVER] Secrets, secrets, secrets, of the Sith.
- Whoa.
That was creepy.
The exciting follow-up to "Secrets of the Jedi,"
the aptly-titled "Star Wars, The Secrets of the Sith,"
will be hitting bookstore shelves this August.
Within these pages.
Emperor Palpatine will help you explore the history of the Sith
and learn more about other evil allies of the dark side.
This fully illustrated children's book includes
pop ups, inserts and other hidden extras
on some of the dark sides greatest hits, like Maul--
He's half the Sith you'll ever be--
Asajj Ventress-- Such a witch--
Darth Vader-- or to some folks, Dad--
and Kylo Ren, also known as Vader's favorite grandson.
The perfect dark side addition to your library.
And finally, Padme Amadala is back, baby,
thanks to author E.K. Johnston.
First, there was "Queen Shadow."
Then we step back in time for "Queen's Peril."
And later this year, Johnston completes
her impeccably dressed trifecta with "Queen's Hope."
The new book will follow Padme adjusting
to life as a wartime senator during the Clone Wars
with a secret husband who excels at fighting,
while the front lines leave her pretty horrified.
The stakes have never been higher for both the galaxy
and the newly married couple.
Oh, and did we mention Chancellor Palpatine is
hovering around in the shadows, manipulating everyone
and everything, like usual?
"Queen's Hope" hits bookshelves later this year,
but for more on this story, check out starwars.com/thisweek
It seems by mentioning the words "Padme"
and "new book" in the same sentence,
we summoned our friend, writer, E.K. Johnston.
Now that she's written three -- count them, three--
Padme novels, we asked her the most difficult question
we could think of.
What are your top three Padme moments?
Here's what she said.
- Hi I'm E.K. Johnson, author of "Star Wars,
Ahsoka," "Star Wars, Queen's Shadow,"
and "Star Wars, Queen's Peril."
Starwars.com asked for my three favorite Padme moments.
Here's number three.
On Mustafar, when Padme goes after Anakin
in "Revenge of the Sith," she knows she's
laying it all on the line.
I like it because it's so much strength in her.
She's willing to go one more time to see if she
can save the person she loves.
Even though she knows the terrible things he's done,
she's willing to give him this one last chance.
Number two is in "Attack of the Clones,"
after she falls out of the gun ship
into desert sand, which as you will recall
from earlier in the movie, is rough
and coarse and gets everywhere.
And she gets up.
She gets up and she doesn't have a plane
or like a speeder or any way to continue the fight,
but when the Clone says, "Are you OK?"
She says, "Yes."
And then they get back to work.
And then, of course, my favorite Padme moment
is in "The Phantom Menace," when Sabe says,
"Either choice presents great danger."
And Padme, out of sight line, in disguise,
frantically trying to keep several planets together
says, "We are brave your highness."
And the first movie plot starts.
She's such a wonderful character and I
love the number of different ways that she can be awesome.
And getting to write her, continues
to be a dream come true.
- We are brave your highness.
That's it for this week.
But for more on these stories and other news from around the
galaxy, check out starwars.com.
And be sure to join us right here for "This Week
in Star Wars," every Thursday.
Thanks for watching, and may the force be with you.
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