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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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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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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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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November 16, 2018 at 12:32 pm | Posted in Around the Web, Movies, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars News, trailers | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Comic News
- It appears Marvel is cancelling their Shadow of Vader comic series following the firing of Chuck Wendig.
- Adventures In Poor Taste has a preview of Star Wars #57, and Solo #2.
Convention & Event News
Star Wars Celebration Chicago Thursday tickets are sold out. That means only Sunday and Monday tickets are left.
- Timothy Zahn will be in Bandon, OR for a book signing at WinterRiver Books & Gallery on November 24 at 1:00 PM.
- Star Wars Celebration 2019 is April 11 to 15 in Chicago, IL.
- D23 is August 23 to 25 in Anaheim, CA.
Fandom News
- Marvel’s tribute to Stan Lee.
Podcasts in Review
November 15, 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 142
- Jedi Journals November 2018
- Blast Points Podcast Episode 148
- Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels Episode 67
- The Geek Supreme I Want My Disney Plus TV
Honorable Mentions
- The Soundtrack Show Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: the Music Part III closes out Dave’s musical discussion on the film.
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November 9, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, Books, Celebration, Comic Books, Conventions, Events, Marvel, Movies, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News, Television, Toys & Collectibles | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Book News
- StarWars.com has an interview with Droidography artist Joel Hustak.
Comic News
- Cover artist John Tyler Christopher is doing a Leia Organa Yavin Gown action figure cover which will be available for order on November 15th.
Podcasts in Review
November 8, 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 141
- Full of Sith Episode CCLXXXIX
- Skywalking Through Neverland Episode 228
- Faking Star Wars Radio The Star Wars Halloween Special
- Fly Casual Episode 203
Honorable Mentions
- Talking Bay 94 Episode 23 features an interview with the actor who played Darth Vader in Rogue One.
- Talking Bay 94 Episode 24 features a great interview with Tim Rose (Admiral Ackbar).
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November 2, 2018 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars News, Toys & Collectibles | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Book News
- Jedi News is giving away three copies of Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy. You have until November 6th to enter.
- Jedi news also has an interview with the author, Amy Ratcliffe.
- Fantha Tracks, and Sci-Fi Bulletin are also giving away copies.
Comic News
- Graphic Policy has a preview of Han Solo – Imperial Cadet #1.
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