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I remember the first time I picked up a Star Wars Role-Playing Game sourcebook from West End Games that contained an ‘Aurebesh’ chart, back in the late 80′s/early 90′s. My initial two thoughts were, “Wow! That’s pretty cool!” and “Wow! Someone has too much time on their hands!”  I specifically recall a pretty cool graphic for a tabletop gaming diorama featuring an Aurebesh-graffitied MPC model kit of the AT-AT, but told myself that was about the only application for which the Aurebesh would ever be useful.

Shows what I know!

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Twenty years ago, Walt Disney Pictures released a film that was intended to be a great new franchise.  Instead, they got a stand-alone film that has become a cult classic and still pleases audiences today.  Based on the graphic novel created by Dave Stevens, THE ROCKETEER, played well with critics but in an age before the internet, word of mouth was quickly terminated after a disappointing debut weekend.

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Captain EO returned to Disneyland in February 2010 in Tribute to the star of the 3-D short film Michael Jackson. With Captain EO Tribute now playing at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris, The OCRegister recently asked Disney if the show will become a permanent addition to Tomorrowland.

http://ocresort.ocregister.com/2011/06/14/captain-eo/79787/

LEGOLAND® California guests need not travel to a galaxy far, far away to take part in out-of-this-world fun activities during LEGO® Star Wars Days on June 18 and 19. With the addition of Star Wars Miniland, this annual event is expected to be better than ever before with costumed characters from the 501st Legion of Stormtroopers and the Rebel Legion, Darth Vader meet-and-greets, Jedi Trivia, Droid Hunt, LEGO Star Wars building activity, video game battles and LEGO Star Wars Scavenger Hunt. You can find more info on the LEGOLAND site.

The latest round of Q&As with Hasbro are being posted on various Star Wars collecting websites. One question that Action Figure Insider submitted was brought to our attention:

Q1) Any plans to reissue REX (or a red and white repaint of him) for Star Tours? How about a holographic Admiral Ackbar as seen in the updated Star Tours attraction?

For Hasbro’s Answer Visit http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/main/hasbro-star-wars-qa-answers-for-june-2011

A few weeks ago we found a few images of this very cool custom Starspeeder 3000 made of Legos. We quickly contacted Harald ‘HJR’ Roossien to see if he would be interested in having his custom vehicle posted on EndorExpress…

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2011 Disney Legends Award Honorees to be celebrated during D23 Expo in Anaheim

Regis Philbin, Jim Henson, Disney Princesses Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, Lea Salonga, Anika Noni Rose, and Other Talented Contributors to Disney History Take the Spotlight at a Special Ceremony on Friday, August 19

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A new two two-figure set featuring Mickey Mouse and Goofy playing Indiana Jones and Sallah respectively is coming this Fall to the Disney Parks. The set will also come with a few accessories like the infamous ark from the first film.

You can find the full pictures and a behind the scenes sneak preview at the Disney Park Blog.

We have the pleasure to introduce you to a brand new interview with Tom Fitzgerald; Vice President, Senior Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering and voice of droid G2-9T in the Star Tours queue. After doing an interview with us on the history of Star Tours before, we now take a look at the completely revamped Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. Read the full exclusive interview here.

As you can see, the site is filled with great pictures by our staff and contributors, but unfortunately, all our American contributors are West-Coast based. That’s why we are looking for someone who can contribute pictures, news report or information from Disneyworld, Florida.

If you feel like helping out, please contact Kris, the Webmaster. Thanks.