Archive for January, 2017

Episode 86: The Journey To Episode VIII
27 Jan. 2017

Episode 86: The Journey To Episode VIII


With Rogue One now in our rear-view mirror, it’s time to look ahead to the next installment of the Skywalker Saga. Will we finally learn who Rey’s parents are? How about the history and identity of Supreme Leader Snoke? And who is The Last Jedi? It’s time to start speculating! https://pinecast.com/listen/c578fb04-59aa-425c-a18e-e8f9ba8bf0ca.mp3Podcast: Play in new window […]

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Two New Rogue One Character Books Announced
26 Jan. 2017

Two New Rogue One Character Books Announced


If there was one thing most fans wanted after seeing “Rogue One,” it was more stories featuring the great new characters we met in the film. Well later this year we’re going to get those stories for three of the main characters from “Rogue One” in two new books titled, “Rebel Rising” and “Guardians of […]

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First Look At The Words Episode VIII & The Last Jedi In The Opening Crawl
24 Jan. 2017

First Look At The Words Episode VIII & The Last Jedi In The Opening Crawl


It was great to get the title for Episode VIII yesterday, but Director Johnson has given us another cool little sneak peek today, as he shared an image on his Instagram account of the words Episode VIII and The Last Jedi being put into the opening crawl of the film while in the editing room! […]

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Rogue One Receives Two Oscar Nominations
24 Jan. 2017

Rogue One Receives Two Oscar Nominations


The nominations for the 2017 Academy Awards came out today, and “Rogue One” has snagged two nominations in the categories of “Best Visual Effects,” and “Best Sound Mixing.” Here are the full nominees in both of those categories that “Rogue One” will be up against: Hopefully “Rogue One” can pull out a win in one […]

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Episode VIII Officially Titled The Last Jedi!
23 Jan. 2017

Episode VIII Officially Titled The Last Jedi!


We have a title! StarWars.com has just announced the official title for Episode VIII, and it will be called “The Last Jedi”! Much like with “The Force Awakens,” I immediately love the title, as it just captures what I think we all hoped Episode VIII will focus on. But now the speculation can begin! Does […]

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Episode 85: Farewell To The Princess
13 Jan. 2017

Episode 85: Farewell To The Princess


As we head into a new year full of exciting Star Wars content, we take time to reflect back on the highs and lows from the end of 2016 as we mourn the tragic loss of icon Carrie Fisher, but celebrate her enduring legacy as well as the continuing success of Rogue One: A Star […]

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Rogue One Comic Adaption Announced
12 Jan. 2017

Rogue One Comic Adaption Announced


A comic adaption of “Rogue One” from Marvel has just been announced today via Entertainment Weekly, and from the sound of it, it looks to be an improvement over the disappointing “The Force Awakens” comic. It was revealed that the “Rogue One” comic will be a six-issue series, being written by Jody Houser, with art […]

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Woody Harrelson Joins The Cast Of The Young Han Solo Movie
11 Jan. 2017

Woody Harrelson Joins The Cast Of The Young Han Solo Movie


Some big casting news has been announced today for the upcoming Han Solo standalone film, as StarWars.com has announced that actor Woody Harrelson (“Cheers,” “True Detective,” “The Hunger Games”) has officially joined the cast! Here is what Directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller had to say about casting Woody Harrelson in the film: While no announcement […]

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5 Facts About Episode VIII From Director Rian Johnson
10 Jan. 2017

5 Facts About Episode VIII From Director Rian Johnson


Yesterday USA Today gave us a nice little tease about the relationship Luke and Rey will have in Episode VIII from Director Rian Johnson, but they weren’t done with just that! USA Today also has an article detailing five things they learned about Episode VIII from their conversation with Rian Johnson, which is really the […]

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