Around the Web
January 30, 2015 at 12:00 am | Posted in Around the Web, Books, Celebration, Comic Books, Conventions, Events, Interview, Marvel, Movies, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News, Toys & Collectibles, Video Games | Leave a comment
Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Book News
- Darth Vader and Friends by Jeffrey Brown is now up for preorder on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
- Author Paul S. Kemp shared a little snippet about his upcoming Star Wars novel Lords of the Sith.
We’re three months from this.
I was thinking about the book today and trying to articulate the way that I thought about Vader throughout the writing. In the end, I think I had two touchstones.
First (and I wrote this in all-caps at the top of the blank page when I first starting writing the book): VADER IS ALWAYS MENACING! ALWAYS!
Second, I kept in mind that Vader is a monster. Perhaps an understandable monster, but a monster nevertheless.
Anyway, can’t wait for this to hit so you can read it for yourselves.
Podcasts in Review
January 29, 2015 at 12:00 am | Posted in Interview, Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Television, Toys & Collectibles | 1 CommentTags: jordan d. white, mark bellomo, tish pahl
Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review.
Coffee With Kenobi: Book Chat with Jordan D. White, Marvel’s Star Wars editor, dives into how he got the gig, his enthusiasm for the project, working with the story group, what lines they have coming out, and how they’re approaching them. It’s a great interview and definitely worth catching.
Rebels Reactions – “Path of the Jedi” features guest Tom Gross (Star Wars in the Classroom) as talk about the episode of Star Wars Rebels. I really liked how they covered the symbolism in the episode which certainly set it apart from other reviews.
Show #30 starts out with a nice conversation with Lillian Skye who talks about her fandom, writing a college paper on the impact of Star Wars, and working for Star Wars Underworld. The Bearded Trio mentions that there will be a new Jurassic World trailer during the Super Bowl. Then the show heads into an interview with Mark Bellomo, the author of The Ultimate Guide to Vintage Star Wars Action Figures, 1977-1985. Mark talks about vintage Kenner Star Wars figures, vehicles and playsets, the challenge of including prices, the difficulty of deciding what to include and what not to include, his choice of narrative and using the Expanded Universe, his previous works and the extent of his collection, as well as his overall passion for Star Wars and collecting. Really a great interview and well worth listening to as I’ve seen his book out there but I didn’t know anything about the author, which always makes me skeptical about picking up the book. Now, having heard the interview and learning who Mark is, I’m definitely going to check out his book. Continue Reading Podcasts in Review…
Comic Review: ‘Predator: Fire and Stone #4’
January 28, 2015 at 12:02 am | Posted in Comic Books, Dark Horse, Reviews, scifi/fantasy | Leave a commentTags: fire and stone, predator
Predator: Fire and Stone #4 is out today from Dark Horse Comics. Galgo and a predator set off take down an engineer. One last hunt, one last chance at redemption. This issue marks the end of the arc, with just one more issue that will wrap up the entire Fire and Stone series. Click here to read our full review.
Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Databurst From the 501st
January 28, 2015 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 event news from January 28 through February 3rd. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.
January 28
- Southern California Garrison will be in Rancho Cucamonga, CA for Star Gazing Night at the Bear Gulch Elementary from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, and in Palm Springs, CA for the Family Fun Night – Star Wars Costume Party at Palm Springs Public Library from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
January 29
- Alpine Garrison will be in Salt Lake City, UT for FanX 2015 from January 29 to 31st.
New Release: ‘Takedown’ by John Jackson Miller
January 27, 2015 at 12:01 am | Posted in Books, Sci-Fi, Star Trek | Leave a commentTags: john jackson miller, takedown, the next generation
John Jackson Miller’s new Star Trek: The Next Generation novel is out today. Takedown is available in paperback and digital formats from Pocket Books. You can check Simon & Schuster’s main page for all the purchase links. You can also check out Amazon for an excerpt from the book.
An all-new novel of Star Trek: The Next Generation—one of the most popular Star Trek series of all-time, featuring the adventures of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise!
When renegade Federation starships begin wreaking destruction across the Alpha Quadrant, Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise are shocked to discover that the mastermind behind this sudden threat is none other than Picard’s protégé and friend: Admiral William T. Riker. The newly minted admiral is on board the U.S.S. Aventine as part of a special assignment, even as the mystery deepens behind his involvement in the growing crisis. But the Aventine is helmed by Captain Ezri Dax—someone who is no stranger to breaking Starfleet regulations—and her starship is by far the faster vessel…and Riker cannot yield even to his former mentor. It’s a battle of tactical geniuses and a race against time as Picard struggles to find answers before the quadrant’s great powers violently retaliate against the Federation…
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
‘Maul: Lockdown’ Paperback Release
January 27, 2015 at 12:00 am | Posted in Books, Random House, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a commentTags: darth maul, joe schreiber, lockdown
Maul: Lockdown by Joe Schreiber is out today in mass market paperback.
Set before the events of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, this new novel is a thrilling follow-up to Star Wars: Darth Plagueis.
It’s kill or be killed in the space penitentiary that houses the galaxy’s worst criminals, where convicts face off in gladiatorial combat while an underworld gambling empire reaps the profits of the illicit blood sport. But the newest contender in this savage arena, as demonic to behold as he is deadly to challenge, is fighting for more than just survival. His do-or-die mission, for the dark masters he serves, is to capture the ultimate weapon: an object that will enable the Sith to conquer the galaxy.
Sith lords Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious are determined to possess the prize. And one of the power-hungry duo has his own treacherous plans for it. But first, their fearsome apprentice must take on a bloodthirsty prison warden, a cannibal gang, cutthroat crime lord Jabba the Hutt, and an unspeakable alien horror. No one else could brave such a gauntlet of death and live. But no one else is the dreaded dark-side disciple known as Darth Maul.
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Monday Funny: Chris Pratt Battles Darth Vader
January 26, 2015 at 12:00 am | Posted in Humor, Monday Funny, Star Wars | Leave a commentHere’s one you might have missed.
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
Around the Web
January 23, 2015 at 12:00 am | Posted in Around the Web, Books, Conventions, Events, Interview, Regular Feature, Star Wars Books | Leave a commentTags: dave filoni, drew karpyshyn, George Lucas, henry gilroy, jason fry, jeffrey brown, kilian plunkett, the phantom bully
Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Book News
- Cover reveal for Jeffrey Brown’s next Star Wars book The Phantom Bully.
Award-winning author/illustrator Jeffrey Brown returns for the third installation of the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling series Star Wars: Jedi Academy!
It’s hard to believe this is Roan’s last year at Jedi Academy. He’s been busier than ever learning to fly (and wash) starships, swimming in the Lake Country on Naboo, studying for the Jedi obstacle course exam, and tracking down dozens of vorpak clones — don’t ask. But now, someone is setting him up to get in trouble with everyone at school, including Yoda. If he doesn’t find out who it is, and fast, he may get kicked out of school! Why can’t middle school just be easy. . .
This incredible, original story captures all of the humor, awkwardness, fun, and frustrations of middle school — all told through one boy’s comics, journal entries, letters, sketches, e-mails, and more.
Marvel Star Wars Solicitations for April 2015
January 22, 2015 at 6:50 pm | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, Star Wars | Leave a commentMarvel has released their solicitations for April 2015. Here are the Star Wars titles.
Kanan – The Last Padawan #1 Continue Reading Marvel Star Wars Solicitations for April 2015…
Geek Out Loud Marathon for the CURE
January 22, 2015 at 5:22 pm | Posted in Charity, Events, Podcasts | Leave a comment
As a big fan of the Geek Out Loud podcasts, we here at Roqoo Depot want to help spread the word with what the GOLiverse will be up to this Saturday, especially when the goal is to raise money for charity.
The Geek Out Loud podcasting network otherwise known as the GOLiverse is teaming up with CURE to fight childhood cancer this Saturday January 24th, 2015.
CURE Childhood Cancer is an organization that has been around since 1975. They are dedicated to curing Childhood Cancer in our lifetime. All the funds they generate go to research specifically targeted at the cancers that effect children. They also lend support to the families and the patients affected by these illnesses.
We here at the GOLiverse are proud to partner with them to raise money for a cause we believe in.
Here is how you can help on Saturday January 24th, 2015 while enjoying some of your favorite Geeky programming.
The podcasting fundraising marathon will begin at 10am eastern time. Join podcasting legend Steve Glosson and his amazing team of co-hosts, Kristin from Jersey, Teresa Delgado and Dave Jones as they Geek Out for Curing Cancer.
Some of the shows you can catch will be:
- Geek Out Loud
- The Big Honkin’ Show
- Mark Out Loud
- Disney Vault Talk
- Rock Out Loud
The shows will roll all day and into the evening. You will be able to catch them all live on mixlr.com/goliverse
During the marathon you will be able to donate to CURE via this website www.geekoutonline.com/cure
We hope to see you in our live chat and enjoying the programming. We also hope you will donate to such a great cause and join the GOLiverse in helping to CURE Childhood Cancer.
For more information about CURE you can visit them at www.curechildhoodcancer.org
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.
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