Lucasfilm Reveals The First Stories In New "The High Republic" Publishing Campaign

By: Dominic Jones

After months of anticipation, Lucasfilm has finally revealed the details about the new publishing campaign, The High Republic, during a presentation in Los Angeles tonight.  Lucasfilm representatives explained that what they had been calling "Project Luminous", is a new series of books and comics that are set in two hundred years before the events of the nine film Skywalker Saga in an era known as "the High Republic". The stories will be told across multiple publishers and target age ranges.

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'Dooku: Jedi Lost' Audiobook Preview Released

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm has released a new preview from the upcoming audio adventure, Dooku: Jedi Lost.  The new audiobook will be released on Tuesday April 30th and will only be released in audiobook form, with the story performed by a full cast.  The preview, which was released yesterday on StarWars.com, features a meeting between Dooku and his apprentice Asajj Ventress.  The scene features, Euan Morton as Dooku and Orlagh Cassidy as Ventress.  Check it out below,

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Lucasfilm Publishing Teases "Project Luminous", To Be Released In 2020 (Updated!)

By: Dominic Jones

The news came fast and furious out of Star Wars Celebration Chicago, with new trailer launches, TV previews, video game snake peaks, and so much more.  One story that flew somewhat under the radar, was the announcement of "Project Luminous" from Lucasfilm publishing.  The announcement was made at the end of the "Lucasfilm Publishing Writers Roundtable" panel on Monday, where it was revealed that authors Cavan Scott, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Daniel José Older and Charles Soule would all be contributing to this project.  Outside of that, nothing is known.

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Seven 'Star Wars' Authors Annouced As Guests For Celebration Chicago

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm announced today seven authors of Star Wars books who will be appearing at Star Wars Celebration Chicago next year.  The list covers several genres, including adult novels, YA novels, and kids books.  The authors will be on hand to meet with fans, sign autographs, and take part in panel discussions (previous Celebrations have featured writing workshops and discussions hosted by Star Wars authors, in addition to the big announcements panel).

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New Book Series, "Flight of the Falcon", Announced

By: Dominic Jones

Lucasfilm announced today that a new book series about the Millennium Falcon called "Flight of the Falcon."  The series, which is aimed at middle grade readers (ages 8-12), will be set across multiple eras, including before Solo: A Star Wars Story, during the original trilogy, and the sequel era.  It will also tie-in with the Galaxy's Edge theme parks opening at the US Disney Parks next year.  The first book, Lando's Luck, debuts in October and will be written by Justina Ireland with illustrations by Annie Wu.  

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