AgentSmith Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 Originally posted by Hannibal I'll have to look for this one. You should be able to spot it if you have a Widescreen version DVD and when you play it in slow-motion. It happens very fast though. Fun fact: Amy Allen (at the Mid-Ohio Con SW panel) said shooting this sequence was repeated several times and that the end result is sped up as with most action sequences and effects shots, they run at a higher speed. (10%, so it looks like it's done fast but not so that it's unbelievalbe fast) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 Star Wars Insider issue #66 will feature a Clone Wars short story revolving around Aayla Secura titled "Elusion Illusion", written by Michael A. Stackpole. You can see the illustration for it, up at starwars.com: It looks like an illustration by Jan Duursema, but I still have to confirm that. Star Wars Insider #66 is scheduled to ship to subscribers on February 14, and hit newsstands on March 4. (Thanks to Mavrick889 from theforce.net for the heads up.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted February 4, 2003 Share Posted February 4, 2003 That is excellent news, I look forward to reading that! That picture is awesome!! Thnx for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 5, 2003 Share Posted February 5, 2003 Originally posted by leXX That is excellent news, I look forward to reading that! That picture is awesome!! It is indeed an awesome illustration, it is penciled by Jan Duursema who does most of the Aayla artworks and comics -and no doubt the best Star Wars artist-; the color is done by Joe Wayne (who also colored "Sacrifice") Truly a magnificent piece isn't it? I love the dynamic, fluid feeling of motion and action it portrays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted February 6, 2003 Share Posted February 6, 2003 It's interesting the way she is holding her lightsaber. What style of fighting does Aayla use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Originally posted by leXX It's interesting the way she is holding her lightsaber. What style of fighting does Aayla use? That's a very good observation there leXX. (Well, it befits you as we all should know .. you mods see everything! j/k ) Actually Aayla's lightsaber grip in this illustration differs from most of the other illustrations/pencils/comic book scenes where she is drawn buy Jan Duursema. Usually Jan Duursema will draw Aayla with a much tighter grip on the lightsaber hilt, while here she has her index finger stretched outward; and rarely is Aayla seen holding her lightsaber a reverse grip position. (Which I found very cool and intriguing, I also remarked this to Ms. Duursema. Makes that artwork even more special I think.) The general concensus is that Aayla is a Form IV lightsaber practioner, the Form based on defense and protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 There are several great updates on the Aayla Secura fansite. The Aayla biography/timeline has been updated with the events of "Star Wars republic issue 49 Sacrifice" and there are many new fan artworks that have been added, so go check it out! One of the latest and most interesting Aayla fan artworks up at the Aayla Secura fansite is this one done by Josh Howard of Viper Comics. I love the anime/MTV modern cartoon look of it, expertly done by Josh Howard! It's so typical anime, yet contrasts with other Aayla anime style fan artworks you can see at the fansite, a great variety and representation of the different anime/drawing styles. Great feel and proportioning to the eyes, lips; a good pose as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 Rebelscum.com has added several great pictures of the Hasbro 3 3/4" Saga Collection 2 Aayla Secura action figure (carded and loose). You can check out their report and images of the Aayla Secura action figure here. The figure really does look excellent! Very good detailing on the figure, the coloring looks very vivid and bright. The figure is very poseable, with the base and 9 articulation points. You can see the magnet in the left hand, which can be used for a force effect pull with the metallic lightsaber hilt. (Thanks to yodaminch from theforce.net for the heads up on this.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 That Josh Howard fanart is really cool. I like that! I must say, I didn't like that action figure at first, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted February 10, 2003 Author Share Posted February 10, 2003 Originally posted by leXX That Josh Howard fanart is really cool. I like that! I must say, I didn't like that action figure at first, but the more I look at it, the more I like it. It looks good but I laugh at the fact that they call these things action figures. She's got the football man stiff arm going. I don't buy or play with them anymore but when I was a kid we had the GI joes with the waist, elbow, and knees that could bend. If I remember right Star Wars figures never did that so what am I complaining about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Starwars.com reports about upcoming Star Wars comics. One of them is Republic issue #54 by John Ostrander, art by Jan Duursema and colors by Dan Parsons, scheduled for release on May 21. I quote: "The Jedi have become generals leading the armies of the Republic, but Quinlan Vos has instead gone deep undercover. Behind Confederacy lines, Vos spies on the Separatists, but when he refuses a direct order to return to Coruscant, his loyalty is called into question. Has Quinlan Vos turned traitor? And who has the Jedi Council dispatched to gather their unpredictable operative?" You can see the great cover artwork made by Jan Duursema. Nice and bright coloring. (Contrasting to the dark background of the city on Nar Shadaa.) Most of all an excellent capture of an action moment, with Khaleen firing her blaster and Quinlan crouched on the back of that speeder. Great detailing with both Quinlan and Khaleen their tattoos. It is good to see Khaleen will return in this issue, and by Quin's side. Has Quinlan really betrayed the Jedi? I wonder who the Jedi Council will send to retrieve him, Master Tholme or Aayla? I'm anxious to find out! It's not absolutely sure Aayla Secura will appear in it, there's a good chance that she might. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Has Quin got dreads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 12, 2003 Share Posted February 12, 2003 He always had that long dreadlock type hairstyle. (And those wicked yellow tattoos.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 15, 2003 Share Posted February 15, 2003 Theforce.net reports that Amy Allen (who portrayed Aayla Secura in Episode) has a short Q&A session in the BackTalk page of the upcoming April issue of "Toyfare" Magazine! I quote the : "Q: How did you feel when you first saw your action figure? AA:First I didn't believe it. I was like, "No way." When I actually saw it, it hit me that it was really going to happen. I am so excited for it. Q: Your action figure against Aurra Sing's action figure? Who wins? AA: That's a tough one. She's on the dark side. That would be quite the duel. I would have to say that I would win. Hands down. Q:How about you vs [Aurra Sing actress] Michonne Bourriague? AA: No, Michonne would probably kick my ass." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted February 18, 2003 Author Share Posted February 18, 2003 Originally posted by AgentSmith Q:How about you vs [Aurra Sing actress] Michonne Bourriague? AA: No, Michonne would probably kick my ass." That's great. Keep em coming AgentSmith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted February 18, 2003 Share Posted February 18, 2003 AgentSmith = Biggest Aayla Secura fan ever! Nice website Agent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannibal Posted February 19, 2003 Author Share Posted February 19, 2003 We put that Padme thread to shame. It died what, like 3-4 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 19, 2003 Share Posted February 19, 2003 Thanks. I do my best, the Aayla Secura fansite was made by Russ 'AaylaSecuraJedi' though. Not by me, I only contributed by making the Aayla biography/timeline. Aayla is a great character with lots of potential still, which is what makes her so interesting. "Star Wars Insider #66" with the Aayla Secura story "Ellusion, Illusion" by Mike Stackpole made it to subscribers. I hope to get one as soon as it hits the stores. (Can't subsribe to it in my country, darn. ) If any reviews come online I'll link them or post them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 20, 2003 Share Posted February 20, 2003 I've heard some first reviews and spoiler news from the Aayla Secura story "Ellusion, Illusion" by Mike Stackpole in "Star Wars Insider #66" that was delivered to subscribers a few days ago. So far I've heard mostly this: Jedi Knight Aayla Secura is summoned to the Council Chamber by Mace Windu, she is to accompany Caamasi Jedi Ylenic It'kla on a joint mission to Corellia. Corellia has chosen to remain neutral in the Clone Wars and a Techno Union scientist has betrayed the Techno Union and fled there, with stolen plans and a prototype of his latest project. Aayla and Ylenic are to impersonate smugglers and retrieve the scientist ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Check out this nice fanmade Aayla wallpaper up at theforce.net's fanart museum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Wow, that's really good. Shame it isn't a higher screen res. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 It is, I like how it uses colors and color shades. It would have been great if it would have been in 1024x768 format, true. Wonder what software was used for it? What are good software(s) for such image creation/manipulation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leXX Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 You can't go wrong with Adobe Photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 Thanks leXX, that looks like a good program, though the price-tag is rather impressive. Wouldn't know of any software in the more affordable section, would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgentSmith Posted February 24, 2003 Share Posted February 24, 2003 It seems the auction craze for the shortpacked Hasbro Aayla Secura 3 3/4" figure has really started on eBay! There's numerous mint on card Aayla Secura action figures up for auction on eBay as you can see here and they're being quite seriously bid on, rising to very high prices compared to the standard store prices! I really want that figure! (Why hasn't my order for it shipped yet? I'm tempted to get one from eBay, but at up to 25$ a piece prices, that's crazy ... besides what could I do with 4 figures in total after I get my initial order? *sigh*) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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