New Plans From Lucasfilm

Lawrence Person writes "Locus Online has the announcement from Lucasfilms stating that they have authorized an 'adult' line of Star Wars novels. From the article: 'While the movies were still an ongoing project, it was important to portray all aspects of the Star Wars universe as wholesome family entertainment. However, now that the cycle of films is done, we can finally broaden the Star Wars franchise into marketing niches we'd heretofore avoided, and adult entertainment is at the top of our list.'" Relatedly, H_Fisher writes "In a first-of-its-kind move, George Lucas has announced that Lucasfilm and 20th Century Fox will offer free 'replacement DVDs' to anyone who mails in pre-Special Edition VHS and Laserdisc copies of Star Wars episodes IV, V, and VI by April 30th. From the press release: 'This unique opportunity will help fans experience the complete and correct vision of my epic story.'"

More April Fools Jokes

[Urgo]

For the third year in a row, Urgo's list of April Fool's Jokes on Websites [urgo.org] contains the most complete list of April Fool's Day pranks websites have created. Featured by news.com.com.com.. [com.com] and Microsoft [microsoft.com], the site strives to list EVERY joke site, and is updated every few minutes with new verified jokes. wikipedia [wikipedia.org] also contains a sizeable list.

Sample:

tveps.net [tveps.net] - Isaac 'Chef' Hayes not leaving southpark after all. Comes clean that it was a publicity stunt.

thinkgeek.com [thinkgeek.com] - USB Tanning Center, RFID Blocking T-shirt, Grow Your Own 1up Mushroom Kit, Caffeine Inhaler, and more

theregister.co.uk [theregister.co.uk] - customise The Register to suit your needs - from blocking ads, to selecting the kind of stories you really want to read.

worldofwarcraft.com [worldofwarcraft.com] - Blizzard to put Wisps as a playable race for World of Warcraft.

tvpredictions.com [tvpredictions.com] - Ready for X-ray TV? New TV picture technology even clearer than HDTV; you can actually see through people's clothing on TV.

blizzard.com [blizzard.com] - BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT® PRESENTS BURGERCRAFT(TM)

bolloxcomics.co.uk [bolloxcomics.co.uk] - Myspace parody

bolloxcomics.co.uk [bolloxcomics.co.uk] - YTMND parody

wiebetech.com [wiebetech.com] - 5 TB iPod

sideshowtoy.com [sideshowtoy.com] - Half a Darth Maul Figure Exclusive?

slashdot.org [slashdot.org] - OMG!!! PONIES!!! (and pink layout)

whirlpool.net.au [whirlpool.net.au] - Telstra will only release 2mbit ADSL2+ in Australia.

forums.worldofwarcraft.com [worldofwarcraft.com] - World of Warcraft 1.11 patch notes leaked

mymsnsearch.com [mymsnsearch.com] - fake (but hilariously accurate) search results

gearlog.com [gearlog.com] - Laptop Lingerie: Bringing Tech & Pleasure Together

googlesystem.blogspot.com [blogspot.com] - Google Browser is finally launched. Installer 1.68MB

sordeo.com [sordeo.com] - mirror image and the title says, 'Now optimized for those afflicted with Dyslexia'

eternal-lands.com [eternal-lands.com] - Free Software Foundation buys Eternal Lands

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[MichaelSmith]

So... is doing a Wookiee legal in most states?

I don't think its actually Illegal. But I wouldn't consider it to be safe...