Around the Web
December 7, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, Books, Conventions, Del Rey, Events, News, Random House, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News, Toys & Collectibles | Leave a comment
Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Book News
Del Rey has revealed Timothy Zahn’s next book will be called Thrawn Treason and will be out Summer 2019. It will be available in hardcover, digital and audiobook formats. Pre-orders will go up next week.
“If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance.”
Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine at their first meeting. Since then, Thrawn has been one of the Empire’s most effective instruments, pursuing its enemies to the very edges of the known galaxy. But as keen a weapon as Thrawn has become, the Emperor dreams of something far more destructive.
Now, as Thrawn’s TIE defender program is halted in favor of Director Krennic’s secret Death Star project, he realizes that the balance of power in the Empire is measured by more than just military acumen or tactical efficiency. Even the greatest intellect can hardly compete with the power to annihilate entire planets.
As Thrawn works to secure his place in the Imperial hierarchy, his former protégé Eli Vanto returns with a dire warning about Thrawn’s homeworld. Thrawn’s mastery of strategy must guide him through an impossible choice: duty to the Chiss Ascendancy, or fealty to the Empire he has sworn to serve. Even if the right choice means committing treason.
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Marvel Star Wars Solicitations February 2019
December 6, 2018 at 6:14 pm | Posted in Miscellaneous | Leave a commentTags: anakin, doctor aphra, dooku, ewoks, imperial cadet, solo, the old republic
Marvel has released their comic solicitations for February 2019. Here’s the Star Wars rundown.
Doctor Aphra #29
Writer: Simon Spurrier
Artist: Emilio Laiso
Cover Artist: Ashley Witter
Variant Covers: Kevin Nowlan (greatest hits variant)
“WORST AMONG EQUALS” PART 4 – Rogue archaeologist DOCTOR APHRA continues her race against time – and total bodily explosion – with only professional murder droid TRIPLE-ZERO for company. Facing firing squads, harpoon-flinging reptiles and – worst of all – really bad traffic, they have no idea they’re being watched by the deadliest Imperial threat of all: The Coalition for Progress! Face the unmitigated terror of the EMPIRE’S public relations division…
Details: 32 Pages, Rated T, $3.99
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Podcasts in Review
December 6, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review, starting with the top five and honorable mentions, then moving on to the full reviews.
This Week’s Top Five
- Blast Points Podcast Episode 150
- Lords of the Sith Podcast Episode 12
- Lords of the Sith Podcast Episode 9
- Adolescence After Alderaan Episode 34
- Fly Casual Episode 206
Honorable Mentions
- Full of Sith Episode CCXCIII includes lots of great Star Wars gift ideas.
- Reylo Alliance Episode 3 gets sensual with the sexual imagery in TFA and TLJ.
- Tatooine Sons Episode 50 kicks off with an interview with Stephen Stanton.
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New Releases: ‘Star Wars #58’, ‘Qui-Gon Jinn #1’, ‘The Spark and the Fire TPB’
December 5, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: age of republic, poe dameron, qui-gon jinn
Marvel has three new Star Wars releases today.
Star Wars #58
Writer: Kieron Gillen
Artist: Angel Unzueta
Cover Artist: Jamal Campbell
Variant Covers: John Tyler Christopher (Action Figure Variant), and Rod Reis (Galactic Icon Variant)
“THE ESCAPE” – PART 3. Is there romance in the air for Luke and Tula? Is there romance in the air for HAN AND LEIA?! Is there romance in the air between a bunch of stranded rebels and enormous ravenous monsters? No. This last one is no.
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99 Continue Reading New Releases: ‘Star Wars #58’, ‘Qui-Gon Jinn #1’, ‘The Spark and the Fire TPB’…
Databurst From the 501st
December 5, 2018 at 12:00 am | Posted in 501st, Charity, Conventions, Databurst From the 501st, Events, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Latest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion events around the world from December 5 to 11th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.
December 5
- Midwest Garrison will be in Champaign, IL for the Crisis Nursery 26th Annual Children’s Holiday Shop from December 5 to 8th.
- Star Garrison will be in Saginaw, TX for Festival of Lightsabers: A Hanukkah Story.
December 6
- Redback Garrison will be at Dreamnight 2018.
- UK Garrison will be in Bishop Auckland for the Evergreen Primary Special Needs School Christmas Fair from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, in London for Transport for London Flag Day at Kings Cross Underground Station from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Around the Web
November 30, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, Comic Books, Conventions, Events, Marvel, Movies, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars News, Toys & Collectibles, trailers | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Book News
- Jason Fry tweeted a bunch of author notes for the paperback release of The Last Jedi. Here’s a roundup of them.
Comic Book News
- Adventures In Poor Taste has a preview of Star Wars: Age of Republic – Qui-Gon Jinn.
Convention & Event News
Star Wars Celebration is now accepting crew applications for those who are interested. Continue Reading Around the Web…
Podcasts in Review
November 29, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Podcasts in Review, starting with the top five and honorable mentions, then moving on to the full reviews.
This Week’s Top Five
- Pods & Ends Episode 0
- Blast Points Podcast Episode 149
- The Soundtrack Show Lesser-Known Scores: John Williams
- Comic Book Noob Plastic Man
- Grand Moff Talkin’ Episode 76
Honorable Mentions
- Making Tracks MCM Birmingham Comic Con 2018: Imperial Troops Talk nice panel with some interesting comments form the actors
- Obroa-Skai Walkers MedStar I: Battle Surgeons if you’re looking for some Star Wars Legends love
- Skytalkers Dissecting the Crawl great discussion of the Star Wars crawls
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New Release: ‘Darth Vader #24’
November 28, 2018 at 12:30 pm | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a commentTags: darth vader
Marve has one new Star Wars comic out today.
Darth Vader #24
Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Cover Artists: Giuseppe Camuncoli and Elia Bonetti
“FORTRESS VADER” – PART 6. The FORTRESS will stand, but at a terrible cost. The fire will come to MUSTAFAR, and all will burn. The final design is revealed, woven from war, treachery and pain.
Details: 32 pages, Rated T, $3.99
Posted By: Skuldren of Roqoo Depot.
Databurst From the 501st
November 28, 2018 at 12:00 am | Posted in 501st, Charity, Conventions, Databurst From the 501st, Events, Star Wars | Leave a commentLatest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion events around the world from November 28 to December 4th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.
November 29
- 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Wood River, IL for Star Wars Family Reading Night at Wood River Public Library from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
- Central Garrison will be in Minneapolis, MN for Kids Clubhouse.
- Central California Garrison will be in Roseville, CA for the Roseville Christmas Tree Lighting Festival at Vernon St Town Square from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
November 30
- 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Overland Park, KS for Family Reading Night at Diemer Elementary.
- Alaskan Garrison will be in Palmer, AK for the Toys For Tots Toy Drive at Sherrod Elementary from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
- Carolina Garrison will be in North Charleston, SC for AtomaCon at the Hilton Garden Inn from November 30 to December 2nd.
- Central Garrison will be in Fargo, ND for the Star Wars Holiday Special at the Fargo Theatre.
- Czech Garrison will be in Kopřivnice for Koprcon from November 30 to December 2nd.
- Garrison Carida will be in West Chester, PA for the West Chester Christmas Parade from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
- Japanese Garrison will be in Chiba for the Tokyo Comic Convention 2018.
Podcasts in Review
November 22, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Podcasts in Review, starting with the top five and honorable mentions, then moving on to the full reviews.
This Week’s Top Five
- ForceCenter Episode 143
- Talking Bay 94 Episode 25
- Brews and Blasters Episode 184
- Geeky Bubble Episode 114
- The Soundtrack Show Rocky: the Music
Honorable Mentions
- If you’re looking for a good podcast to listen to for Thanksgiving, I recommend TechnoRetro Dads TechnoRetro Dads’ Thanksgiving: Turkey, Trains, and Television to get you in the mood.
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