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Here's an interesting eBay find: an Australian press sheet for the Wing Commander movie. This document would've been set to film distributors that were interested in running the movie in their theaters. It contains a unique synopsis (with the correct year!) data about the film and information about what promotional support will be available.

TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX
FILM DISTRIBUTORS PTY LTD
PRESS SHEET

SYNOPSIS
Earth year 2654. The Confederation is engaged in a brutal war with the vicious, bloodthirsty alien race, the Kilrathl. The Kilrathi have captured a computer navigation device, which they plan on using to jump behind enemy lines and attack Earth. Only three brazen young space pilots and their elite fighter squadron stand in the way of their planet's destruction.

Christopher Blair is fresh from the Academy, but his inexperience belies his incredible navigational skills. He has a genetically driven gift

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For over a decade now, GOG has been the online home of classic Origin games. It has introduced countless new fans to series like Wing Commander, Ultima and Crusader. But... what's missing? Origin published dozens of games in its two decades of development and there are plenty of gems that simply aren't available today. So we've conducted a quick audit in the hopes of bringing some recognition to the titles that still can't be legally played today. We've attempted to Origin's output into three categories: the 1980s, 1990s and then an appendix of related titles that weren't developed by or published under the Origin label. The lists do not include re-releases or mission disks, assuming that any GOG release would be the most complete version of that particular title.

Publisher Era (1983-1990)

From 1983 to 1990, Origin was a workshop-style studio which partnered with independent creators to develop and

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The first publicly available study of Radicoida unica has been published following heavy pressure from the exobiological community.
Radicoida unica, a huge plant unique to the HIP 87621 system, has attracted intense speculation over its properties and applications. It has been deemed worthy of prolonged military action by major powers seeking to establish control of territory around the system.
Dr. Roy Casimir, chief researcher at the Holloway Bioscience Institute, has released a study of Radicoida unica based on data provided by October Consortium, which currently claims legal ownership of HIP 87621.
"Our findings indicate a remarkable genetic composition which I can only describe as mercurial. The cellular resilience and adaptability of Radicoida unica is breathtaking, even when compared to other notable stellar phenomena we have catalogued thus far."
"October Consortium researchers

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A NASA high-altitude research plane made a dramatic belly landing today at Ellington Airport in Houston, Texas today. Following a mechanical issue the plane was forced to land with its landing gear raised, showering the field with sparks and flame before it came to a stop. Luckily, the crew survived unscathed! Here's video of the incident:

But what does this have to do with Wing Commander? The plane in question is a Martin WB-57 Canberra which is a manufactured-under-license modification of a British Cold War bomber design: the English Electric Canberra. Behind the scenes fiends may already recognize that a B 2 model English Electric Canberra cockpit was used to build the Broadsword bomber set for the Wing Commander movie!

Even though the first Canberra flew over 75 years ago, several continue to serve in utility roles today as the type proved itself excellent for high altitude research and photo-recon

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Last Friday was the birthday of movie club member and good friend Trelane so he was allowed to pick from the queue for next week's movie. And he picked… Air Force One (1997)! He explained the choice: "In an effort to make myself not feel 45, it will be one that reminds me of being a teenager." It's hard to argue, my memory of being a teenager certainly includes Air Force One being a perfect action movie. Will it hold up? And what does it have to do with Wing Commander? We'll find out! You can join us this Friday via Discord to watch along.

Air Force One is another case from where Chris Roberts sourced music to temp track the Wing Commander movie. This time the track in question is called Free Flight. It was used for the scene early in the film where Blair delivers Admiral Tolwyn's message to Sansky and Gerald. You can listen to it below!

... and that was a good choice since Air Force One also stars

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A health-conscious video recorded by holovid action star William "Big Bill" Ventura has gone viral on interstellar networks, sparking a wave of positivity.
Known for comedic roles in traditional 'real cast' productions such as 'Malacticus Runs Again' and 'For A Few Credits Less', Ventura's notoriously vibrant party lifestyle has often made him a popular figure of fun and mischief in many celebrity gossip sections.
But a recent self-produced video of Ventura's workout regimen has exploded in popularity, with the actor showing a remarkable body transformation to lean, fit and strong.
"I've dedicated the past year to improving myself after growing unhappy with my image," Ventura told Corinne Macintyre of the Alliance Tribune. "My energy levels have been through the roof, and after putting in so much effort I feel like I can achieve anything! I want to hike across the rainforests of Planet Lave in