Thnx guys, glad you like it. :)

If Jan Duursema does comment on it, I'd love to know what she says. ;)

From www.theforce.net) ...

INTERVIEW: Episode II's Amy Allen
Thu, Apr 10, 03 09:22:12 AM EDT


We've got a new interview up in the Jedicouncil Interviews (http://www.theforce.net/jedicouncil/interview/amy_allen.shtml) section. This time, Amy Allen, aka Aayla Secura from Episode II. Here's a clip of the interview:

Mark: Any chance we’ll see more of Aayla Secura in Episode III?
Amy: I sure hope so! I have been in both Episode I & II. Third time’s a charm! I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

Mark: And we along with you! Has Episode II affected your other work? And can you tell us anything else of your other projects?


Amy: Being a part of Episode II has made things very exciting, I spend a lot of time traveling and attending conventions. I have met some really incredible and nice people. One of the coolest things has been meeting Jan Duursema. Jan is the women who draws Aayla and she is a wonderfully kind woman, not to mention SO TALENTED!

Thanks for the heads up leXX! :) I checked it out and it's the interview that Mark Dermul from Teekay-421 the Belgian SW fanclub did with Amy, it's a very cool interview isn't it? :)


P.S.: I took the liberty of using the Aayla avatar you'd made since you switched back to your Trinity avvie. ;)

lol, I temporarily swapped over to my Trinity avatar to advertise the new Matrix trailer...

http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=96921)

But no matter, I've changed it so we don't match. ;)


Oh and... thread stuck. ;)

That's so cool this thread is now 'stuck' leXX. :D Thanks a lot! :D

I linked your wallpaper at theforce.net forums, I'm sure they'll like it as much as we do here. I'll forward any comments for sure. :)

(Yeah I saw the latest 'final' trailer for "The Matrix reloaded", looks awesome. Glad Smith will be back, and back, and back, and back, and back, and back, and back ... :p - I have a few Aayla avatars to choose from no worry. ;) )

For more info on Aalya go to my star wars site (*)

Whatever you do don't click on that link people.....we need a mod here to edit this!

Just a friendly warning. :)

Mhhh, what did I miss Leemu? Was there someone looking for ... trouble?

(Thanks to leXX and the mods for their excellent work as always. :) )

I updated the list of scenes where Aayla can be seen in "Star Wars Episode II: Attack Of The Clones" DVD Widescreen version.

As The2ndQuest spotted her in another scene recently:
http://members.aol.com/quest32681/aayla/aayla-distant.jpg)

Aayla Secura's scenes in Episode II (Chronological):

- Background Jedi Temple Youngling scene 1:
Frontal shot of Aayla descending the staircase next to the Youngling Training Roo.
- Background Jedi Temple Youngling scene 2:
Side shot of Aayla talking briefly to a Bith Jedi behind Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- Background Jedi Temple Youngling scene 3:
Rear shot of Aayla walking away behind Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- Background Jedi Appearance Geonosis Arena Battle:
Side shot of Aayla igniting her lightsaber in an upwards arcing, right hand grip motion, on the left side behind Ki-Adi Mundi.
- Background Geonosis Arena Battle:
Frontal shot of Aayla seen executing a left leg high-kick on a Superbattledroid and slicing a Battledroid in half. On the left side, behind the female "Ha!" shouting Jedi.
- Foreground Surviving Jedi Circle:
Rear/Above shot of Aayla being led to the Jedi Circle by a Geonosian Guard, lower right of the screen.
- Middle Section Surviving Jedi Circle 1:
Rear to side shot of Aayla standing in the Jedi Circle and slowly turning, looking around, middle to right side of the screen behind Mace Windu.
- Middle Section Surviving Jedi Circle 2:
Side to frontal shot of Aayla turning and looking up as Yoda arrives with the Republic Gunships, middle left side of the screen behind Mace Windu. - Background Jedi Circle after Arrival Republic Gunships 1: Frontal/Side shot of Aayla arcing her ignited lightsaber to deflect incoming laserfire, double hand grip, left to right double swing, middle right side of the screen.
- Background Jedi Circle after Arrival Republic Gunships 2:
Frontal/Side shot of Aayla arcing her ignited lightsaber to deflect incoming laserfire as other Jedi board the Gunships, double hand grip, left swing, middle right side of the screen.
- Background Geonosis Clone War Battle 1:
Side shot of Aayla, lightsaber deactivated, talking to a Clonetrooper/commander after having exited the Republic Gunship.
- Background Geonosis Clone War Battle 2:
Frontal shot of Aayla, lightsaber ignited, running into battle with a squad of Clonetroopers. Middle, left side of the screen behind Kit Fisto.
- Background Geonosis Clone War Battle 3:
Rear shot of Aayla, lightsaber ignited, running into battle with a squad of Clonetroopers. Middle, lower part of the screen.

I prefer Aayla to Padme, i think its the blue skin.........? I often use her in JKII multiplayer she looks very cool.

JK2files.com (http://www.jk2files.com) uses Aayla Secura this cute 'Feel the Force of JK2 in 3D' gif add to promote eDimensional's Wireless E-D Glasses.

http://www.jk2files.com/pics/ads/jk2120.gif)

For those of you who are interested, the official site, starwars.com (http://www.starwars.com/) has posted an online poll titled "Which of these background Jedi do you want to see again in Episode III?" (http://www.starwars.com/community/poll/) and one of the possible character vote choices is Aayla Secura. So go over there (http://www.starwars.com/community/poll/) and vote for Aayla, the blue Twi'lek Jedi Knight character created by Jan Duursema and John Ostrander who saw screen time in Episode II as played by Amy Allen! :)

(Thanks to Joe and Wil for the heads up on this.)

Done. :) She is second atm behind Plo Koon. I want to see all those Jedi in the poll in Ep3. Here's hoping.

Hey AgentSmith. Looks like I found the place. I was around here on the Sam & Max forums for a little while, can't immagine why I didn't come here.

Anyway, voted, and she's holding steady at 27% behind Plo Koon. Wish Shaak Ti was doing better, but what'are'ya gonna do?

Oh yah, Howdy y'all, I'm Random, Aayla Secura fanatic. That's pretty much it.

Thanks for voting leXX, I really want to see Aayla in Episode III but I also hope they do show all those other great Jedi characters. :) We can hope they'll not only include the most popular one but several of the most popular Jedi characters from that poll. :D

Hey Random, great to see you here, I was bout to link some of your latest fanart that's up at the Aayla fansite. :)

I'll show one for good measure still, you can post more if you like. :)

Here's some of Random's latest fanartworks of Aayla. (At the Geonosis Arena battle.)
http://www.cox-internet.com/groddahl/images/Random_Aayla_Secura_06.jpg)

Welcome to LF Random. :)

Your artwork of Aayla is great, I've admired it for some time now. Keep up the good work. :thumbsup:

I thought I'd link some nice Aayla Secura fanart made by 'Geonox' from BeJedi.com (http://www.bejedi.com).

http://users.pandora.be/lonewarrior/art/geonox/aayla_secura.jpg)

http://users.pandora.be/lonewarrior/art/geonox/aayla_secura3D.jpg)
(This is a 3D computer generated image. The lightsaber color is off but that's ok since purple looks quite nice too.)

Originally posted by AgentSmith
Thanks leXX, that looks like a good program, though the price-tag is rather impressive. :eek:

Wouldn't know of any software in the more affordable section, would you? :rolleyes:

I was reading thru the last 10 pages or so and ran across this.

If you're interested in doing your own art, look at Adobe Photoshop Elements. Its a $100 version of Photoshop. Its got the same major features as the expensive version, but at a normal-human price tag.

I've never used it, so I can't really comment on its functionality, but if you've never used any other art programs you probably won't have any complaints.

Originally posted by AgentSmith

Hey Random, great to see you here, I was bout to link some of your latest fanart that's up at the Aayla fansite. :)

I'll show one for good measure still, you can post more if you like. :)


Hey, since you're the unofficial ruler of this thread I'll take that as permission to do a major flood of hundreds of megs of links and images... Oh wait, I only have a hand full of pics, here goes:

http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_01.jpg)

This was my first Aayla fanart. I had no idea at the time she had such a large and devoted fanbase, i just liked her from the movie. I had yet to read any of the comics. That's my lame first attempt at a Force "effect" up there. It's not detail-art, as you can tell by the completly *wrong* head, but I prefer styalized versions of popular characters.

Here's a much larger wallpaper version: http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_01_WP.jpg)

Here's a link to the slave outfit that AgentSmith posted earlier: http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_02.jpg)
I kinda wish I'd have done the bikini-top version from Rite of Passage. I think it looks a little better, but that's just me.

Here's what became a wallpaper sized image. Aayla is on Tatooine, taking off the hot jedi robe she sometimes wears when not adventuring. The background is a screenshot from the upcomming StarWars Galaxies. There is a large transdoshin lurking in that doorway behind her.
http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_03.jpg)

My personal favorite at the moment. It was inspired by the Elusion Illusion short story in SW Insider magazine. The art with the story didn't show Aayla in the outfit that was destribed in the story, so I took it apon myself to see what I could come up with. Yah, there's some Bloodrayne in there, but its all about the Aayla! :) Just as I finished this one, I shoehorned in the background texture from and though it would be cool if her lightsaber cast light on her and shadows formed behind her.

http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_04.jpg)

And the same image without the light/shadows, so you can see the details.

http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_04a.jpg)

And the last one I have right now. It was sort of a request from Yodaminch. He wanted to see Aayla in the Battle of Geonosis. Horribly rendered with little to no research to fighting style or which Form she practices, here's what I came up with. I'd hate to be that droid. Good thing I didn't buy him to fight Jedi, I just found him free on Google.
http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_06.jpg)

I was dissapointed that most of the details were encoded out when I converted it to .jpg format and resized to reasonable dimensions. So, I croped it into a wallpaper sized closeup of Aayla.

http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/Random_Aayla_Secura_06a.jpg)

Originally posted by Random
If you're interested in doing your own art, look at Adobe Photoshop Elements. Its a $100 version of Photoshop. Its got the same major features as the expensive version, but at a normal-human price tag.

Thanks for the usefull tip Random. :) I've downloaded the Adobe Photoshop demo but couldn't figure out at all how to use it, it was quite complicated. So I might check that Adobe Photoshop Elements out.

Thanks for posting your fanartworks Random. They're all very good and it's great to see how several Aayla fans create such awesome Aayla fanart each with their own distinct style. :)

I like the way you represent Aayla based on the "Elusion, Illusion" story description. I love the outfit detailing in the "Aayla at Geonosis" piece, excellent. :) I look forward to seeing your next fan artwork! :D

Thanks Smith, I'll never turn away positive feedback :thumbsup:

Ok guys, I'll tell you what I have and have ordered:

Twilight
Darkness
Stark Hyperspace War 1-4
Rite of Passage 1-4
Republic #49 Sacrifice
Republic #50
Republic #54 (pre-ordered)
Jedi - Aayla Secura (pre-ordered)
Star Wars Insider #66 (bidding on ebay)

Now what I need to know is - Am I missing anything (including anything with Quinlan Vos too)?? Thnx :)

Star Wars Tales 14. A lot of people didn't like the way Aayla was characterized and try to wish it away as an "infinity". But, she's in it, so I've got it. I'm still in the "I'll take what I can get" camp at the moment.

Vos shows up VERY briefly in Emissaries to Malistare and gives Mace a hand during a fight in Nar Shadaa.

leXX, that list is pretty complete, though as Random said Aayla appears in "Star Wars Tales #14", the "Tides of Terror" story. (The art is good but the characterization is a bit off indeed.) Quinlan Vos further briefly appears in "Emissaries to Malastare" and also in the story arc "Infinity's End" (which hasn't been bundled into a TPB yet).

Bundling everything Aayla & Quinlan have been in it should give this list:
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Emissaries to Malastare" comic (Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Twilight" comic (Aayla & Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Infinity's End" comic (Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Darkness" comic (Aayla & Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: The Stark Hyperspace War" comic (Aayla)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Rite of Passage" comic (Aayla & Quinlan)
- Star Wars Insider #62 magazine (Aayla cover)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Tales #14 - Tides of Terror" comic (Aayla)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Republic #49 - Sacrifice" comic (Aayla & Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Republic #50 - Attack on Kamino -Brothers in Arms" comic (Aayla & Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Jedi - Mace Windu" comic (Quinlan)
- Star Wars Insider #66 magazine - "Elusion, Illusion" (by Michael A. Stackpole)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Jedi - Shaak Ti" comic TBR (Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Republic #54" comic TBR (Quinlan)
- Dark Horse "Star Wars: Jedi - Aayla Secura" comic TBR (Aayla)

There's also some Insider issues with related art and previews from the comics, would you like those references too?


(Nice Khaleen avatar btw. ;) )

Make sure to visit Amy Allen's Official Website at World Famous Comics (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/) to view the latest update in Amy Allen's convention schedule and check out the additions to the Amy Allen Store (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/).

Amy Allen's current convention schedule (List is tentative and subject to change.):
- May 1-7, Store touring in Japan
- May 10-11, Autographica (http://www.autographica.co.uk/)
- May 16-18, Motor City Con (http://motorcityconventions.com/)
- May 30-June 1, WizardWorld East (http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/philly.cfm)
- July 24-27, Gen Con Indy (http://www.gencon.com/display.aspx?file=indy)

Autographed copies of "Star Wars Insider #62" (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/aayla-insider-lrg.jpg) with Aayla Secura on the cover are available, as well as the Wizards TGC promo shots from GAMA (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/aayla-secura-4-lrg.jpg) and San-Diego (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/aayla-secura-5-lrg.jpg) cons at the Amy Allen Store (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/).

Also very interesting is this new Aayla Secura promo available (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/aayla-secura-3-lrg.jpg):

http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/aayla-secura-3-lrg.jpg)

That's great, thanks a lot guys! :)

I enlarged a picture I had of Republic #54 to make a wallpaper suitable for 1280x1024 resolution. You can get it here (http://lexx1.users.btopenworld.com/Republic54.jpg).

Originally posted by leXX
That's great, thanks a lot guys! :)

I enlarged a picture I had of Republic #54 to make a wallpaper suitable for 1280x1024 resolution. You can get it here (http://lexx1.users.btopenworld.com/Republic54.jpg).

Right click, Set as Background! Smooth.

AgentSmith, thanks for the heads up on the updated Store. Going to get my 3'rd autograph once I get the jink (after I buy a new cable modem...). Its a great closeup.

leXX, nice "Republic #54" wallpaper! :) That cover art by Jan Duursema is beautiful isn't it? (The coloring for it was done by Joe Wayne and it really brings Jan's great art out even more.)

Random, no problem, I myself will orer them if I cannot attend the 'Autographica' con in the UK, though I hope I can visit Amy there and get them in person. Been a while since I met up with Amy and having them signed in person is always more fun. :D

Originally posted by AgentSmith

(Nice Khaleen avatar btw. ;) )

Is it just me or does
http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/lexxkhaleen3[1].jpg) = http://members.cox.net/groddahl/Images/residentevil2[1].jpg?)

Wow, now that you mention it!

Isn't she the girl in The Fast and The Furious? She is gonna be in Resident Evil 2 or something too.

Random, that's a very good observation! Khaleen from "Star Wars Republic" does seem to resemble Michelle Rodriguez! :eek:

Khaleen is a character designed by Jan Duursema and John Ostrander for "Star Wars", so I'm not sure if she's inspired on Michelle Rodriguez, but it is possible.
I posted at Jan Duursema's theforce.net thread to ask about it. Wonder what she'll say. :)

leXX, wasn't Michelle Rodriguez' character shot (and infected by the 'zombie' virus) in "Resident Evil"? Didn't know there'd be a sequel, sounds cool. :)

I think I read somewhere there was going to be a sequel, of course I could be wrong. ;)

the sequel is in filming

They sure need a sequal, I loved RE. She was bitten several times by zombies and infected. There's a great scene where she's out of reach above the zombies and squeezing blood from her wounds to taunt them.

Since it's been out for so long here's some spoiler info...
She became a zombie at the end and killed by the 'hero'. I don't see how she'd be in the second movie. Unless she played a twin sister or somehow brought back as a resurected zombie (zombie-zombie?). I never played the games very far, so I don't know what happend in the later ones.

She was also in that skidmark Blue Crush, but we won't hold that against her :p And a few others I've also never seen.

Cool that there will be a "Resident Evil 2" and with Michelle Rodriguez, the first one was very good, I saw it recently as matter of fact. :) Looking forward to the sequel!

I asked comic artist and creator of Khaleen's character, Jan Duursema over at theforce.net about the apparent resemblance between Khaleen and Michelle Rodriguez.

Here's what Jan kindly replied, I quote:
"Oh my gosh! What an uncanny resemblence! Nope, I'd never heard of Michelle Rodrigez before you posted this. I was thinking of her 'type' when I developed the look for Khaleen though. She would make a great Khaleen--don't you think? Cool!"

Thanks for the feedback Jan! :) Cool that it's such a coincidence don't you guys think?

I do indeed. ;)

I just think Khaleen is great. After reading Republic #49, she stuck in my mind and I wanted to know more about her. I like her style so to speak. I love her outfit and purple hair, and the tatoo's and make-up are awesome. Jan certainly pencilled her beautifully. She also seems so innocent, even being a thief. There is just a charming vulnerability about her. Of course, the fact that she is in love with Quinlan also adds to it all.

I can't wait to see her in action again in Republic #54. :)

I agree leXX, Khaleen's a great new character addition and also as a non-Jedi character. Jan stated "Republic #54" will rock and be full of surprises, so I'm curious to see what they have in store for us with Quinlan and Khaleen! :eek:

Silver Bullet Comics is having a "Star Wars Saturdays at Silver Bullet Comics" feature and on April, 19 they published this great interview, "A Conversation with John Ostrander and Jan Duursema" (http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/features/105074255766497.htm).

It's a great interview with comic artist Jan Duursema and writer John Ostrander, about Star Wars, the comics, the Clone Wars, the Jedi and ... Aayla Secura. Head there (http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/features/105074255766497.htm) and check it out, it's worth it! :)

I quote:
"JOZIC: Was it a real treat for you guys to see Aayla Secura, a character you created, make an appearance in Episode II?

OSTRANDER: Big time! Very, very cool!

DUURSEMA: How about creative thrill of a lifetime? When Chris Cerasi at LFL told me about Aayla's appearance in Episode II as I was finishing up the pencils on the Attack of the Clones adaptation, I was pretty sure I was dreaming. Then I got the photo reference for the character and was blown away with how beautiful she looked and how amazing the costume looked. I met Amy Allen, who plays Aayla, at Celebration II before I saw Episode II. We immediately hit it off and had a million things to talk about. And we both got to see the Aayla action figure being created right there at C2!"

http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/features/images/starwars/aayla2_sm.jpg)

For those of you who are interested, Quinlan Vos (Aayla's former Jedi Master) will appear in "Star Wars: Jedi - Shaak Ti", tentatively scheduled for release next week.
The current "Star Wars Insider", issue #67 has a nice featurette on "Star Wars: Jedi - Shaak Ti" with some beautiful pencil art renderings of Shaak Ti and Quinlan. It also mentions the upcoming "Star Wars: Jedi - Aayla Secura" issue. :)

Check out what my Crazyarse just bought: http://ebay1.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/_EBAY_07639b45fae3eec76bf851811245f1d1/i-4_B.JPG)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2173779014&category=37890&rd=1)

I've been planning to buy one of the Master Replica sabers, but couldn't really decide which one I wanted more. Then low and behold, I stumble across the grail.

Not an "official" MR saber, but who cares when it looks this good.

The pictures arn't working atm, but $300!!! :eek:

AgentSmith - I have that Insider, I got #66 & #67 in one auction from ebay. The illustrations are great. I wasn't going to get Jedi - Shaak Ti, but after reading that and seeing the wonderful artwork, I've changed my mind. ;)

Here's a great pic of Senator Orn Free Taa and Pampy that I thought you might like. :)

http://www.starwars.com/episode-ii/imageattack/2003/05/img/ep2-1a-6236.jpg)

Random, that looks like a great Aayla Secura/Adi Gallia lightsaber prop replica, seems very accurate and well machined. Congratulations on winning that auction and getting such a great item! :) (Such a prop replica is a bit out of my budget though.)

leXX, glad you got your "Star Wars Insider" issues, I'm sure "Star Wars: Jedi - Shaak Ti" will be worth it. Did you also enjoy the "Elusion, Illusion" Aayla Secura story by M.A. Stackpole? :)
Thanks for posting that great picture of Orn Free Taa and Pampy, very cool. :)

Eh, its no big thing. You just gotta deside "this is what I want" and set a little asside each paycheck.

Now is the really hard part. I have to wait for the dang thing to be delivered.

I've also managed to score one of her trading cards and once I get that, send it off for an autograph. Then make a display case for it. work to do, work to do...

Random, do you mean the Aayla Secura TGC card (http://www.wizards.com/global/images/swtcg_expansion_sithrising_famous3LargePic_en.jpg) from the Sith Rising TGC game or the latest Wizards Aayla Secura promo postcard from the GAMA Trade show (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/store/aayla-secura-4-lrg.jpg) in Las Vegas?

In any case you can send that to Amy's PO Box as on Amy's official website (http://www.worldfamouscomics.com/amyallen/). I'm sure she'll enjoy seeing some of your fanart, you can always include a printout if you like.

If I'd known, you could have requested one, I'd have purchased and brought it from visiting Amy at last weekends Autographica con. :) It was an awesome con and great to see Amy again, I'll try and post some photos later on. :)