Around the Web
May 29, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, Books, Comic Books, Disney, Disney+, IDW, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars Books, Star Wars News, Television, Toys & Collectibles, Video Games | Leave a comment
Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Art News
- Sideshow revealed their upcoming Asajj Ventress print.
Book News
- Polygon has an excerpt from Queen’s Peril which will be out next week.
- New release dates for The High Republic novels (which are being pushed back): Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule – January 5, 2021, A Test of Courage by Justina Ireland – January 5, 2021, and Into the Dark by Claudia Gray – February 2, 2021.
Comic News
- Jedi News has an update on IDW’s Star Wars comic publishing plans for this summer. Click here to check out the revised release dates.
Podcasts in Review
May 28, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a comment
Here’s this week’s Podcasts in Review, starting with the top five and any honorable mentions, then moving on to the full reviews.
This Week’s Top Five
- Rebel Force Radio CAT & JAT talk Clone Wars
- The Skyhoppers Podcast Episode CLXXIX
- Blast Points Podcast Episode 220
- Geek Out Loud Episode 156
- Faking Star Wars Radio Clone Wars Finale!
New Release: ‘Doctor Aphra (2020) #1’
May 27, 2020 at 2:28 pm | Posted in Comic Books, Marvel, News, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a commentTags: doctor aphra
New comics are finally coming back to the shelves and Marvel has one new Star Wars release this week.
Doctor Aphra (2020) #1
Writer: Alyssa Wong
Artist: Marika Cresta
Cover Artist: Valentina Remenar
NEW CREW, NEW MISSION!
With the Rebel Alliance back on the run after their defeat at the Battle of Hoth, it’s never been a more dangerous time for outlaws, scoundrels and the errant rogue archaeologist to make their way in the galaxy. But after a string of bad luck and near escapes, DOCTOR APHRA is back on the job! She’s been keeping a low profile – jobs are scarce and credits scarcer. But the promise of the score of a lifetime is a chance too good for her to pass up. And to find the cursed RINGS OF VAALE, Aphra will need a crew of treasure hunters the likes of which the galaxy has never seen before! But RONEN TAGGE, heir to the powerful Tagge family, also has his eyes on the prize. Do Aphra and her team stand a chance at fortune and glory?
Details: Rated T, $3.99
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Databurst From the 501st
May 27, 2020 at 2:20 pm | Posted in 501st, Databurst From the 501st | Leave a commentWith The 501st Legion still on hiatus for trooping events, we’re continuing are coverage of the Legion and their members as they serve our communities in this time of need.
Retro Reviews: ‘Heir to the Jedi’ by Kevin Hearne
May 26, 2020 at 5:28 am | Posted in Books, Random House, Regular Feature, Retro Reviews, Reviews, Star Wars, Star Wars Books | Leave a comment
Heir to the Jedi, by Kevin Hearne, is the third adult novel in the Disney Canon released in March of 2015.
This is one of the most unique books in the canon. The reason behind its uniqueness is that it was originally written to be the third book in the “Empire and Rebellion” series that was written in 2014 for the Expanded Universe (some of the last EU novels). However, once the decision on “canon” was made, Lucasfilm and Del Rey decided to make some changes and plop this book into the canon. There are many differing views on this, but mine is that they absolutely should not have.
One good thing that I can say about this book is its pacing. While many Star Wars books try to be written like movies, this book really feels like a miniseries. I could envision Lucasfilm making a t.v. show on Disney Plus that was six episodes that followed this book’s plot. It moves from the Rodia plot, to the side trip to Fax, to the covert operation on Denon, to the escape from Denon, to the stop in Kupoh, to the final battle. I liked that pacing and felt that I could read about 50 pages at a time and feel like I was reading an episode of television. Continue Reading Retro Reviews: ‘Heir to the Jedi’ by Kevin Hearne…
Around the Web
May 22, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Book News
- IGN has the first chapter of Poe Dameron – Free Fall.
Comic News
- It’s been awhile, but Marvel just released some new comic solicitations for August 2020. Upcoming Star Wars titles include Doctor Aphra #3, Bounty Hunters #4, Star Wars #5, Darth Vader #4, Star Wars Legends Epic Collection: The Empire Vol. 6, and Jedi Fallen Order – Dark Temple TPB.
Fandom News
- For the 40th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back, StarWars.com interviewed George Lucas.
- With the passing of Charles Lippincott this week, Rebel Force Radio has released the full audio of their interview with him.
Podcasts in Review
May 21, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a commentHere’s 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
- Doing Talking Episode 85
- Fly Casual Episode 273
- Force Toast Episode 34
- Lipstick and Lightsabers The Siege of Mandalore Part 2 | Makeup and Mandalore Part 5
- Skywalking Through Neverland Episode 289
Honorable Mentions
- Skytalkers Vanessa Marshall on Family in Star Wars
- Podcast Stardust Episode 100
- Blast Points Podcast Episode 219
Max Reebo’s Pick of the Week: “Slippin”
May 19, 2020 at 2:17 pm | Posted in Max Reebo Pick of the Week, Music, Regular Feature | Leave a comment
Max Reebo’s pick this week is “Slippin” by The Fumes.
It’s a song you’ve never heard by a band you’ve never heard of, most likely. The Fumes is an Australian band formed in 2002 around vocalist and guitarist Steve Merry. Early on they were two man band with drummer Joel Battersby, but now it’s a three man band with Jacob Mann on drums, and Ryan Hazell on bass. They’ve put out a couple albums and EP’s, but they never really hit stardom. Despite that, Steve Merry has some pretty awesome guitar riffs and the band’s song list is worth a listen. From softer songs like “Slippin” to some harder stuff like “Cuddle With the Devil.”
“Slippin” appears on their 2006 album Guns of Gold, back when the band was just Steve and Joel.
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Around the Web
May 15, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Around the Web, News, Regular Feature, Star Wars, Star Wars News | Leave a commentHere is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.
Fandom News
- This Week in Star Wars…
- Clone Wars Download for “Victory and Death”.
Podcasts in Review
May 14, 2020 at 12:01 am | Posted in Podcasts, Podcasts in Review, Regular Feature, Reviews, Star Wars | Leave a commentHere’s 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
- Skywalking Through Neverland Episode 288
- Rebel Force Radio Stephen Stanton and a Cast of Thousands!
- Blast Points Podcast Episode 218
- Blast Points Podcast Blast Points May 2020 – Disney Gallery Mandalorian 2 Legacy
- University of Coruscant Episode 2:9
Honorable Mentions
- Blast Points Podcast Bonus Episode – Disney Gallery The Mandalorian Episode 1 – Directing
- The Last Missions (Doing Talking\Friends of the Force) Episode 12
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