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Podcasts in Review

February 27, 2020 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

Wookiee Radio Episode 147
Newcomers Star Wars Fanfiction (w/ Madeline Walter)
Grand Moff Talkin’ Episode 133
Coffee With Kenobi Episode 323
The Deucecast Movie Show Episode 419

Honorable Mentions

The ForceCast February 20, 2020 features an interview with Kevin Kiner.

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New Release: ‘Star Wars #3’

February 26, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a comment

Marvel has one new Star Wars release today.

Star Wars #3

Writer: Charles Soule
Artist: Jesus Saiz
Cover Artist: R. B. Silva

RETURN TO CLOUD CITY! The end of the war and the final defeat of the REBEL ALLIANCE are inevitable as the cunning IMPERIAL COMMANDER ZAHRA unleashes her fury against the splintered and scattered survivors. But where have the Rebellion’s greatest heroes gone when their cause needs them the most? LUKE SKYWALKER’S only hope at becoming a JEDI KNIGHT was lost during his battle with DARTH VADER…and so he, PRINCESS LEIA and LANDO CALRISSIAN must return to CLOUD CITY to find it! But Leia has her own covert mission to accomplish there…and Lando’s mysterious reason for returning could very well ruin their only chance at success!

Details: Rated T, $3.99

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Databurst From the 501st

February 26, 2020 at 12:00 am | Posted in 501st, Charity, Databurst From the 501st, Events, Star Wars | Leave a comment

Latest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion events around the world from February 26 to March 4th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

February 26

Bast Alpha Garrison will be in Abbeville, LA for Beignet Boogie 5K.
Northern Darkness Garrison will be in Fort Wayne, IN for Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert at the Embassy Theatre from February 26 to 27th.

February 27

Midsouth Garrison will be in Nashville, TN for Star Wars Night with the Predators at Bridgestone Arena from 4:30 to 10:00 PM.

February 28

Hungarian Garrison will be in Jászberény for Dobj egy macit! U16 LEHEL HC – Kaposvár from 5:45 to 7:00 PM.

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Ewok Corner: Why The High Republic is a Big Deal

February 25, 2020 at 1:59 pm | Posted in Opinion, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Tags: the high republic

The High Republic is a big deal, but it has nothing to do with TV or movie possibilities. This is about books and comics. This whole thing began when they mentioned Project Luminous at the last Star Wars Celebration. It was quietly revealed at a publishing panel with very little detail and lots of speculation. We knew who was involved, but we didn’t know what it would be about or how it would be presented. Now the secret project has been revealed to be a publishing incentive that will explore an era they’re calling The High Republic. This is actually really big news, in fact great news…for bookworms and comic lovers. You see, Disney has overlooked us for eight years. Continue Reading Ewok Corner: Why The High Republic is a Big Deal…

Project Luminous Revealed: The High Republic

February 25, 2020 at 7:49 am | Posted in Books, Comic Books, Del Rey, Disney Lucasfilm Publishing, IDW, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News | Leave a comment
Tags: cavan scott, charles soule, claudia gray, daniel josé older, project luminous, the high republic

StarWars.com has all the details on Project Luminous and the High Republic publishing initiative for this year. The main takeaway is that they’ve carved out a time period for the writers to play in that won’t be affected by the films. So we should get some good stories without any binders holding them back.

The books and comics are set to launch in August 2020 with the following titles:

Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark by Claudia Gray (Young Adult novel, Disney Lucasfilm Press)
Star Wars: The High Republic: A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland (Middle Grade novel, Disney Lucasfilm Press)
Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures by Daniel José Older (IDW Publishing comic book series)
Star Wars: The High Republic by Cavan Scott (Marvel comic book series)
Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule (Adult novel, Del Rey)

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Around the Web

February 21, 2020 at 12:05 am | Posted in Around the Web, Books, Comic Books, Marvel, Movies, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News, Television, The Clone Wars, Toys & Collectibles, trailers | Leave a comment

Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.

Book News

StarWars.com has an excerpt from the novelization of The Rise of Skywalker.

Comic News

StarWars.com has a preview of Star Wars #3.

Fandom News

ILMVFX posted a behind the scenes video for The Mandalorian.

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Podcasts in Review

February 20, 2020 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

Grand Moff Talkin’ Episode 132
Adolescence After Alderaan Episode 46
Blast Points Podcast Episode 206
The Deucecast Movie Show Episode 418
Hearts of Kyber Episode 16

Honorable Mentions

Talking Bay 94 Episode 55 featuring an interview with Denis Muren.
Rock Out Loud The Black Parade marks their triumphant return after a long break.

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Comic Reviews: ‘Dark Temple #2’ and ‘The Rise of Kylo Ren #3’

February 19, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Tags: dark temple, jedi fallen order, the rise of kylo ren

Catching up on comic reviews…

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Databurst From the 501st

February 19, 2020 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 February 19 to 25th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

February 19

Central Garrison will be in St. Paul, MN for the donor reception at the Science Museum of Minnesota.

February 21

Alaskan Garrison will be in Fairbanks, AK for the Pack 1551 Blue and Gold Banquet.
Alpine Garrison will be in Orem, UT for the Make-A-Wish grant assembly.
Central Garrison will be in Lakeville, MN for the Boy Scouts Blue & Gold Ceremony.
Great Lakes Garrison will be in Warren, MI for Great Lakes Comic Con.
UK Garrison will be in Glasgow for Science Lates at the Glasgow Science Centre from 6:00 to 10:30 PM.