Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

1,706: Another Queen Makes a Surprise Appearance in Queen's Shadow

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mild spoilers in this episode of the show, where I talk about a character that makes an unexpected appearance in Star Wars: Queen's Shadow. It's parti...

1,705: Queen's Shadow: Non-Spoiler Review

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

E.K. Johnston's novel Star Wars: Queen's Shadow hits bookshelves today, and what's especially remarkable about the book is how it deepens our understa...

1,704: Story Reveals From Galaxy's Edge Media Event

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Folks like Nerdist's Amy Ratcliffe and EW's Anthony Breznican got an extensive look inside Galaxy's Edge last week. On today's show, I'm piecing toget...

1,703: The Final Resistance Season 1 Synopses

03 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it's a little confusing, because we're supposed to get 22 episodes, but there's only a half-hour episode on March 17th, so that would only make ...

1,702: Star Wars Celebration Chicago Update

02 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

40 days left until Star Wars Celebration Chicago! Lots more guests have been revealed, but precious few panels have been announced. So let's use the a...

1,701: Almost Star Wars: Actors Who Auditioned for A New Hope

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard about some of the actors who auditioned for the parts of Luke, Leia, and Han back in the 1970s, but some of the names may surprise ...

1,700: My February 2019 Patreon Q&A Session!

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How many different titles has Leia held, and which ones offered opportunities for advancement? What is the deal with bacta, and how were its effect di...

1,699: "The Disappeared" (Resistance Briefing: Season 1, Episode 18)

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The next step in the First Order's takeover of the Colossus platform goes into effect in "The Disappeared," and we find out that the FO has also been ...

1,698: Star Wars Composer Ryan Shore: Part Two of Our Conversation

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here we go! Composer Ryan Shore talks about how he came to score Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures and Forces of Destiny, and what goes into the creation...

1,697: Composer Ryan Shore Interview, Part One

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you've watched Galaxy of Adventures or Forces of Destiny, then you're already familiar with Ryan Shore's work. He scored both of these animated ser...

1,696: Anatomy of a Title Hoax, via C-3PO

24 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a reasonably safe bet that Anthony Daniels saw the developing Episode IX title frenzy and decided to have a little fun with it - but not without ...

1,695: J.J. Abrams' One-Word Hope for Episode IX Viewers

23 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Entertainment Tonight caught up with J.J. Abrams, and after politely asking about the U.S.-Ireland Alliance event being hosted at Bad Robot, the conve...

1,694: The Most Mesmerizing Star Wars Video Clips

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You think you know how talkative Chewbacca was in the Original Trilogy, but really, you have NO idea. No idea at all! And the same goes for Yoda grunt...

1,693: Reviewing Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are 15 installments of Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures to date, which ought to be more than enough to get us started on reviewing this new foray ...

1,692: The End and Evolution of Star Wars Storytelling

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The announcement of Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures back in November not only revealed what kinds of moments we'd see depicted, but also hinted at a co...

1,691: The Endgame for Season 1 of Star Wars Resistance

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The end is nigh ... for season 1 of Star Wars Resistance. Based on the finale date, we know (at a high level) how the rest of the season is going to u...

1,690: "The Core Problem" (Resistance Briefing: Season 1, Episode 17)

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're just an episode or two away in Star Wars Resistance from them crossing the line into the territory of The Force Awakens. In "The Core Problem" (...

1,689: Star Wars Noteworthy News Roundup

17 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meanwhile... from who knows the title of Episode IX (and who should but doesn't?), to stormtroopers in The Mandalorian, to Rian Johnson again confirmi...

1,688: That's a Wrap! Episode IX Completes Principal Photography

16 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a wrap! Episode IX has finished filming, and J.J. Abrams marked the occasion with a touching tweet, and a photo that's worth dissecting. The big ...

1,687: Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan! Master and Apprentice First Look

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The publisher's summary and a first excerpt for Claudia Gray's Master and Apprentice have been released. On the one hand, it's a bummer that we're not...

1,686: Wild Space vs. Unknown Regions - What's the Difference?

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Wild Space. Unknown Regions. What's the difference? It was defined by Pablo Hidalgo a few years ago in a Rebels Recon episode, and recent information ...

1,685: A Trilogy? New News About the Benioff/Weiss Star Wars Movies

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When the Benioff and Weiss Star Wars movies were announced (one year ago on 2/6!), they were labeled as a "series." Now, HBO's network president Casey...

1,684: Final Thoughts on the Awakening, Rey, Kylo, Snoke, and the Force

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So there's something I need to clarify amidst all the information and possibility presented around the "awakening," and we'll set the record straight ...

1,683: "The New Trooper" (Resistance Briefing: Season 1, Episode 16)

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The next step in the First Order's master plan comes into focus in "The New Trooper," episode 16 from season 1 of Star Wars Resistance. Plus, their fa...

1,682: The Living Force, the Cosmic Force, and the Awakening

10 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The "cosmic Force" was stirred by Rey's awakening, as opposed to the "living Force" first introduced to us conceptually by Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom...

1,681: What, Exactly, Is the Source of the "Awakening"?

09 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"There has been an awakening," Snoke said. But the cosmic Force had lain dormant for years, after the destruction of Luke Skywalker's fledgling Jedi t...

1,680: Will Kylo Ren Finish What Darth Vader Started?

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kylo Ren promised his grandfather that he would finish what Vader started. Kylo certainly made big strides in that direction, but what di he really me...

1,679: Little-Known Facts About Kylo Ren

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The "Complete Visual Dictionary" leverages a lot of content from previous movie visual dictionaries, but there are distinct differences. Today, new fa...

1,678: Star Wars News From Disney CEO Bob Iger

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm listening to the Disney investor call so you don't have to! And there's nothing earth-shattering being revealed, but there are some interesting no...

1,677: The Final Episode IX Title Speculation Episode

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We didn't get any Star Wars reveals during the Big Game. How much longer must we wait? In my final title speculation episode, I'll explain why it has ...

1,676: "The First Order Occupation" (Resistance Briefing: Season 1, Episode 15)

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kaz risks everything to help Synara escape from the First Order, and the deal gets worse all the time for Captain Doza and the Colossus residents in "...

1,675: The "Skywalker Saga" Loophole

03 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been told that Episode IX is the "final installment in the Skywalker saga." But what does that actually mean for the predicament of our (non...

1,674: The Informal "Journey to Galaxy's Edge" Publishing Initiative

02 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They're not calling it "Journey to Galaxy's Edge," but they might as well, considering that the new initiative includes three books, two comic series,...

1,673: Is "Black Spire" the First Episode IX Tie-in, Too?

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What amounts to a "Journey to Galaxy's Edge" publishing initiative has been announced, and one of the pieces, the novel "Black Spire" by Delilah S. Da...

1,672: Could Rian Johnson Make the First Star Wars Comedy?

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Seems far-fetched, doesn't it? Well, maybe that's not the case, but as he heads into post-production on Knives Out - which now has a release date, and...

1,671: Super Bowl Night Is Actually Star Wars Resistance Night

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Due to a quirk on the Disney/ABC Press Website, it's not immediately clear that Star Wars Resistance will debut a new episode on Super Bowl Sunday. Bu...

1,670: Another Nail in the Episode IX Super Bowl Trailer Coffin

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Deadline Hollywood is hearing that we won't see a Super Bowl trailer for Episode IX, and the marketing campaigns for Rogue One and The Last Jedi are b...

1,669: "The Doza Dilemma" (Resistance Briefing: Season 1, Episode 14)

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"The Doza Dilemma" could as easily been called "Reversals of Fortune," as nearly all the major players have things flipped around on them in episode 1...

1,668: Our January 2019 Patreon Q&A Session!

27 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Featured in our January 2019 installment of answering questions submitted by Patrons of the show is an in-depth look at whether the object that fell f...

1,667: More of Hera Syndulla's Post-Rebels Fate Revealed

26 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

She debuted in a novel, conquered animation, comics, and webisodes, and even fought at the Battle of Scarif in Rogue One. Now, Hera Syndulla's back an...

1,666: Who Will Stand Up to the First Order in Episode IX?

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The New Republic and the Resistance may not be as wiped out as we thought, but even a year after the Hosnian attack, they're still not ready to take o...

1,665: How the First Order Can Take Over the Galaxy Within Weeks

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rey says the First Order will take military control of the galaxy in a matter of weeks. Is that legit? If so, how will they do it? on today's podcast ...

1,664: The Resistance Is in Better Shape Than We Think

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Is the Resistance in "good shape"? Certainly not - they're worse off than the New Republic by comparison. But the fact that no one answered their call...

1,663: Was the New Republic Really Wiped Out in The Force Awakens?

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all saw the Hosnian cataclysm in The Force Awakens, but does that mean the New Republic was totally wiped out? The answer's "No," and on today's ep...

1,662: Resistance Briefing: "Dangerous Business" (Season 1, Episode 13)

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A shady dude claims to be with the mining guild, but who is he REALLY working for? You're about to find out, as well as how The Force Awakens is affec...

1,661: Episode IX Super Bowl Teaser: The Case Against It

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going behind the scenes of the Super Bowl advertising process to see just how likely it is that we'll get an Episode IX teaser during the big game...

1,660: Star Wars Celebration Chicago Update (82 Days Left!)

19 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Voice actors and authors have been announced, but I'm pretty sure we haven't heard about all of them just yet, and I've got some examples of missing f...

1,659: Taking "Immersive" to New Levels in Galaxy's Edge

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A couple tidbits of information about the shopping experience at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge from that Barron's magazine piece, paired with some previousl...

1,658: Behind the Scenes for the Creation of Galaxy's Edge

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How does Galaxy's Edge tie into other Star Wars media? Where did the team go for inspiration in building the 14-acre expansion? And what will your fir...

1,657: The Tech Behind the Two Big Galaxy's Edge Rides?

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The descriptions of the two types of AGV "Dark Rides" created by the theme-park experts at Dynamic Attractions sound so much like the descriptions of ...

1,656: Galaxy's Edge Details From Barron's Magazine

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Earlier this month we talked about Bob Iger's interview with Barron's magazine and what he had to say about Disney+ and Star Wars' place within it. We...

1,655: Resistance Briefing: "Bibo" (Season 1, Episode 12)

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There are a couple of "mythology" moments in "Bibo," episode 12 from season 1 of Star Wars Resistance. That's interspersed with some well-executed phy...

1,654: Could Episode IX Be the Star Trek Beyond of the Sequel Movies?

13 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the heels of the announcement that a fourth installment of the rebooted Star Trek franchise has been canceled, and a reminder that the second one (...

1,653: Final Notes on the Star Wars Resistance Trailer

12 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The trailer for Star Wars Resistance includes a first for Star Wars animation, and Kaz takes the "Hot Kallus" business many steps further. That and mo...

1,652: The First Order's Post-TFA Military Mobilization

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Once the First Order pulled the trigger on Starkiller and wiped out the Hosnian system, they moved to take control of the galaxy. But how would they a...

1,651: Decoding the Resistance Mid-Season Trailer

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They've pretty much laid out the course of the rest of season 1 of Resistance for all to see, and that's partly a function of being set hard on the he...

1,650: New Disney+/Star Wars Content Details From Bob Iger

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Disney CEO Bob Iger pulled back the curtain on Disney+ in a wide-ranging interview, which included details on the future of Star Wars content for the ...

1,649: Going Beyond Reality With Star Wars in 2019

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Vader Immortal, more content for Jedi Challenges, a new mobile AR experience, and something big from ILMxLAB for Celebration Chicago ... we're talking...

1,648: Why Do We Care About Star Wars Video Games Here?

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The placement of the colon in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (coming in late 2019) may indicate something important for the future of Star Wars video ga...

1,647: The Scoop on 2019 Comics Storytelling

06 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

No, not comedians! Comics as in comic books! And not only that, but Legends stories are actively getting compilations, too! Plus, what we know and can...

1,646: What's Next for Star Wars Resistance?

05 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We may learn the identity of the First Order mole on Star Wars Resistance this month! Plus, what the new episode descriptions also tell us about the t...

1,645: What's Missing From 2019 Star Wars Novel Announcements?

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The novel announcements only go through July so far, and history suggests a specific reason why. Also, my bet on which 2019 novel gets a Celebration C...

1,644: Star Wars 2019 TV Series Preview

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A start date for the Cassian Andor production, a robot bounty hunter for The Mandalorian that might not be CGI, and more in our look at Star Wars/Disn...

1,643: "Several Minutes" of Carrie Fisher in Episode IX?

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Fisher (Carrie Fisher's brother) recently told Good Morning America "There's a lot of minutes of footage" of Carrie being used for Episode IX. Th...

1,642: My 7 New Year's Resolutions for You and Star Wars 7x7

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'm sharing my new year's resolutions - specifically, my resolutions regarding you and me and Star Wars 7x7 in 2019. Here's a glimpse at what's to com...

1,641: About That Reported One-Year Episode IX Time Jump...

31 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Empire Magazine says John Boyega confirmed that Episode IX takes place roughly one year after the events of The Last Jedi. The challenge is, no one el...

1,640: In Memoriam: Lights We Lost in the Star Wars Galaxy in 2018

30 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Today, it's our annual tribute to the people who passed away in 2018 and, with their own unique talents and passions, helped create the experience of ...

1,639: 2018 Movies – the Star Wars Year in Review

29 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up our year in review with a different look at the box office response to Solo: A Star Wars Story, and see what DVD sales 2018 have to tell us...

1,638: 2018 Television - the Star Wars Year in Review

28 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As opposed to video games, books, and comics, the world of Star Wars television didn't take a step backward in canon storytelling production in 2018. ...

1,637: 2018 Novels and Comics – the Star Wars Year in Review

27 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In terms of sheer production, 2018 was a down year compared to 2017 when it comes to Star Wars novels and comics. There's a notable reason for that (m...

1,636: 2018 Video Games and Experimental Media - the Star Wars Year in Review

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two new Battlefront II seasons, a bunch of new updates to the Jedi Challenges VR game, and the "Reflections" short produced in conjunction with ILMxLA...

1,635: An R2-D2 Montage (and Meet Padme, Our New Production Assistant!)

25 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Check out the video version of the show on YouTube or Facebook to meet Padme, our new Production Assistant! The 3.5-month-old Australian Shepherd mix ...

1,634: Our Monthly "Star Patron" Patreon Q&A Session!

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

How many YT-1300s were kicking around the galaxy, and why was the Falcon so recognizable? How long did it take our heroes to go from Hoth to Bespin, a...

1,633: What If Solo: A Star Wars Story Had Come Out in December?

23 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's been weird, going through this December without having a Star Wars movie ... and then Solo: A Star Wars Story co-writer Jon Kasdan wonders in a t...

1,632: A Scavenger, a Hutt, and a Protocol Droid Will Save the Galaxy

22 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, what the First Order is telling its people about the destruction of the Resistance, about how many Resistance folks actually survived the events...

1,631: The Resistance's First Two Post-Crait Wins

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Resistance scores its first military victory and first diplomatic victory in the post-Crait era in the final issue of the Poe Dameron comic series...

1,630: How Poe Dameron Is Becoming More Like Lando Calrissian

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Also, and perhaps more importantly, we're talking about the very first effort to recruit assistance for the Resistance after the Hosnian genocide and ...

1,629: One of the Best, Most Unexpected Character Conversations

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One character calls Han Solo a "maniac," to which the other (referred to as a "legend") replies, "One of the best maniacs." And it goes on as they dis...

1,628: How Did the First Order Track the Resistance to D'Qar?

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

"Torture buddies"! That's how Poe describes a newly-discovered bond he shares with Rey. But this episode is about more than that - specifically, it's ...

1,627: How Did Poe Survive the TIE Fighter Crash on Jakku?

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What happens after The Last Jedi? Well, for one thing, Poe tells Finn and Rey about what happened during the events of The Force Awakens while they we...

1,626: When Did Han and Chewie Leave the Resistance?

16 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Resistance started in 28 ABY, when Leia and Han were still together. Sometime in the next six years, they broke apart, and Han and Chewie left the...

1,625: How the Resistance Found Lor San Tekka

15 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

High-security break-ins and break-outs, kidnappings and double-crossings led to the Leia and Lor San Tekka finally meeting in person in the months bef...

1,624: Episode IX Update (371 Days Left!)

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The story on Entertainment Weekly's website was about a new wrinkle in Episode IX's script security. But the interview with Mark Hamill about that sec...

1,623: The Mandalorian Series Update

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The official cast The Mandalorian has been announced, with Pedro Pascal leading an all-star cast including Gina Carano, Giancarlo Esposito, and ... We...

1,622: Star Wars Celebration Chicago Update

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A new stage host and a slew of authors have been announced for Celebration Chicago, and based on the list, we have a couple of panel predictions - as ...

1,621: Star Wars Resistance Mid-Season Review and Recap

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From a review of the voice casting as compared to the first season of Star Wars Rebels, and to speculations for what's in store for the second half of...

1,620: Resistance Briefing: "Station Theta Black" (Season 1, Episode 11)

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's not an official confirmation statement, but it's as close as we'll get: General Leia's voice actor for Star Wars Resistance is Carolyn Hennesy, a...

1,619: Most Memorable Post-Podcast Memories

09 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, one more snippet of conversation from my appearance on the Followers of the Force podcast, in which David and I swap the best of m...

1,618: Followers of the Force Interview

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've got another table turning on this weekend's interview episodes. Today, an excerpt of my guest appearance on the Followers of the Force podcast, ...

1,617: Episode IX, Rey, and the Future of the Jedi

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's a little unusual for me to do this, but I've been thinking a lot about Rey, the sacred Jedi texts, how she's going to get another kyber crystal, ...

1,616: Star Wars Episode IX Update (379 Days Left!)

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amidst trailer/teaser rumors, Kevin Smith appeared on Good Morning America and gushed about his visit to the set of Episode IX. While he didn't say mu...

1,615: Benioff, Weiss, and Johnson Movie Updates

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Rian Johnson are NOT working on right now is Star Wars. What they ARE working on, and the completion timelines for...

1,614: Cassian Andor Disney+ Series Update

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Not only do we know who the executive producer/showrunner is for the Cassian Andor streaming series (Stephen Schiff, The Americans), we also know who ...

1,613: Resistance Briefing: "Secrets and Holograms" (Season 1, Episode 10)

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

More First Order duplicity. A surprise reveal that leads to more misunderstanding. People who know more about Kaz's New Republic background than anyon...

1,612: Part 2 of the Bruce Vilanch Interview

02 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As we wrap up our conversation with Bruce Vilanch, we get into the aftermath of the Star Wars Holiday Special, with notes about George Lucas, Harrison...

1,611: The Bruce Vilanch Interview (Part 1 of 2)

01 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Vilanch is a six-time Emmy Award winner, a brilliant comedy writer, songwriter, and playwright. He's also one of the writers who helped bring th...

1,610: Remembering Gloria Katz (1942-2018)

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

One of the great unsung voices in the creation of Princess Leia, the success of Star Wars, and the lineage of strong female action heroes, Gloria Katz...

1,609: Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures - You Know, for Kids!

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The big announcement for the end of November isn't going to be about Episode IX, it seems. Instead, it's about Star Wars Galaxy of Adventures, a new k...

1,608: Star Wars Episode IX Update (387 Days Left!)

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Four years ago today, The Force Awakens teaser trailer was released. Here we are now, 387 days before the release of Episode IX, and we don't have a t...

1,607: #GivingTuesday: Lucas, the 501st, Force for Change and More

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars fandom is arguably one of the most charitable fandoms out there. It starts at the top, with George Lucas' well-documented philanthropy, and ...