Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace App Trailer Released

Lucasfilm has released a trailer for their new Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace app, the first in their new line of Star Wars Journeys apps. The Star Wars Journeys episodic apps feature immersive story content, activities and gameplay, and aim to introduce the Star Wars universe to a new generation of fans. Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace is available now, with additional installments slated for release in the lead up to Star Wars: Episode VII. Each Star Wars Journeys app includes interactive features, including a 180-degree parallax viewing experience, infinite zoom scene transitions, collectible character profiles, brand new art, and unlockable hidden content. Each will also feature a set of unique activities to deepen the story experience. "The Star Wars film franchise has continuously excited and engaged audiences of all ages for more than 30 years," said Andrew Sugerman, executive vice president, Disney Publishing Worldwide. "Now, Disney Publishing is connecting Star Wars fans to their favorite franchise through a series of innovative new apps that combine storytelling, play, and technology for an epic experience. We are thrilled to help introduce the Star Wars universe to the next generation of fans, and provide those already familiar with the power of the Force new ways to connect with this legendary franchise." Star Wars Journeys: The Phantom Menace is available now for iOS. The app covers the first episode of the Star Wars saga. Readers will be challenged to races in customizable Podracers where they can earn special rewards that allow them to complete the story. Future apps in the Star Wars Journeys series include:

• Star Wars Journeys: Attack of the Clones
• Star Wars Journeys: Revenge of the Sith
• Star Wars Journeys: A New Hope
• Star Wars Journeys: The Empire Strikes Back
• Star Wars Journeys: Return of the Jedi

is available now in the App Store.