I finally got this extracted from the download.  I saw about 45 minutes so far.  I read the book a couple of months ago, so the story is still fresh in my mind.

This is really an outstanding video!  My compliments to the fans of Brazil (I was wondering what language the characters were speaking since I know Spanish - there are English subtitles).  The voice-overs are very good.  My favorite is Boba Fett.

The story follows the book very closely.  A lot of the dialogue matches perfectly.  The book will always give better details, but the amount of work that went into this is unbelievable.

The background sounds and music really round-out the video.  The crowd-noise in the Cantina scenes works really well.  And the music (I assume it is from the SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE soundtrack) is a perfect compliment to the action and story.  The end of the biker sequence could use some work, since it didn't make sense watching it.  The seduction scene between Xixor and Leia is done well (for action figures) and hilarious at the same time!

I recommend everyone watch the vid.  Feel free to have some popcorn while watching.  And learn some Brazilian spanish. 

Audioslave is great, there are a couple of new Buck Cherry songs I enjoy. System of a Down has some excellent music.  Green Day is still alive and kicking.

I can't believe I agree with JOSHEEE! 

I love rock music, and I cannot stomach rap for more than a minute.  While I agree, most free rock radio is getting stale, simple b.c they refuse to play a lot of new artists.  I still listen to my local SA station, if only b/c I am familiar with 98% of the music and for local rock news & concerts.  The 2% would represent the "new" material.

As for recommendations, this is what I got in my changer in my Stang currently:

1. Godsmack - IV
2. Buckcherry - 15
3. Distrubed - 10,000 Fists
4. System of a Down - Mezmerize
5. Flyleaf - Flyleaf (self-titled)
6. New GNR - Chinese Democracy bootlegs

I can listen to all these albums interchangeably.  This year, I have purchased the new Buckcherry, Godsmack, and Flyleaf CDs.  Even tho Flyleaf can be considered a christian band, their lyrics are very introspective and every song is worth listening to.  The other 5 bands have a well-known following.  Worthy mention of Buckcherry's, Disturbed's, and System's albums.  Great use of guitars and melodies one each album.  the Buckcherry album will take you back to the times of great Party Music. 

The new Godsmack album lacks the metal crunch of the previous 3 albums, but is easily a good rock album.  Try sampling a couple of their new songs on MySpace. 

I think part of the problem is that traffic has decreased in both RS and JD forums.  Last year was perhaps the last great year for collectors, unless another SW movie or TV show bring to life new characters.

Now, over at RS, we know even less traffic will go thru the PN section since it is tied into the Custom section.  Some people don't care about customs and all of that creative work.  Thus, the interest for the rest of the work (i.e. - Fan Fiction, Artwork, PN, and Dioramas) fades.  I, myself, am guilty of rarely if ever venturing into those forums.

But I agree with ANGRY EWOK.  I can't imagine trying to read my PN with dial-up.  Some updates have 90+ pics.  And if there are not enough responses, a second update can be on the same page, which would increase the total pic count to over 150.  No way someone with dial-up is going to wait for that.  But also, a cheaply done PN will spoil someone new to the forum.  My advise is to look at every story (if time permits) and determine which ones you like.  And always leave feedback.

Personally, I prefer something over nothing.  One or two lines of feedback is enough to keep me motivated to finish my story.  Honestly, I would stop creating stories if I got no feedback, simply b/c I would presume that nobody cares for my story.  But if everyone who took the time to open the thread (and there are many here at JD) left a simple message, then I would be more than satisfied.

If it weren't for 3 Scummers on RS (SpecialOps, Flacksguy, & Redd), I would not even post my PN over there.  I've always thought of JD as a smaller, tighter community than RS.  About 20% the size of RS Forums?  Nevertheless, my PN gets more Views and Replies over here than at RS.  That, is in part due to the devoted members of collecting here on JD.  RS has many 'fairweather' fans.  

I did PM Mac about the reason the PNs are no longer featured on the Home page of JD, something supremely valuable over RS.  Mac said we should post info about an update in the Feedback section of the forums, perhaps a link to the PN itself.  That way, the Admins can know about the new work, and post a mention of it on the Home page.

Thanx for all the feedback once again guys.  These were my favorite 3 chapters to create b/c of the the action and plot sequences revealed.

Jedi_Assassin:   Thanx for the props, Jedi.  I still impress myself with some of my ideas for backgrounds, but I am running out of ideas...

212th Battalion:   You're losing men, 212th!     The end of the battle will be exciting with more action.

Quazar:   Always good to read your comments, Quazar.  I'll have to wear your comments as a badge of honor, since you always give a great critique.  At least your comments merit my constant delays in posting this update, b/c there was so much I wanted to get just right.  YESTERDAY did a fantastic job!

CloneCommander1:   Look forward to your future comments, Commander.  Thanx for leaving some initial feedback.  Enjoy the re-reads!

Roton7:   Glad to read you liked chapter 38.  That chapter had over 100 pics when I first shot it.  I had to edit and organize the battle in order for it to make sense.  I was really pleased with the flow of the battle and the various things happening on the battlefield.

Smartypants1635:   Shade isn't dead!  He just opened fire on his target.  His story will continue in the next update, starting with chapter 40.

CloneCommander1:   Shade is a tough SOB, and has more than enough confidence in his own abilities.  Just wait until chapter 40...

Artoo:   Thanx for breaking down the your feedback.  I agree, the politcial chapters are slow, but they are essential in the overall story.  I wanted to have a multiple plot story, which included some political intrigue.  The dialogue is extremely difficult to write for these chapters.  Glad you spotted the comments from BF2.  Great game!  Obi and Anakin have to get bored fighting droids all the time, so they need some distraction.  Gree and company will get into havey duty action in the next update.  I had multiple versions of the Taun We sequence, but I chose the simplest one in the end, and I thinked it worked perfectly.  The Sidious holo has been featured before - it is from the Dooku Saga 2002 figure.  And I am going to begin reading the RC book soon.  Shade is an original idea and personality.

Shade is about to get into some major action.  Look for him to lead off the next update.  No date as of yet, but I will begin work on it within the next week.

Thanx again for all the feedback!  JD is keeping this story going!  Stay tuned......

Got tickets to the Godsmack/Rob Zombie show this weekend.  I'm stoked!

Did you see the movie Havoc?  She wasn't such a good girl in that.  Not that I'm complaining.
 

OH HELL YA!  BOUGHT THAT DVD THE DAY IT WAS RELEASED!

A "Good girl" hottie...

Anne Hathaway