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Join Bruce, Mark, and Michael talk about the newly-announced Star Wars: Resistance animated series, The Last Jedi throne room goof, and what’s coming up for May the Fourth! We also dig into some possible spoilers for Solo: A Star Wars Story, give our Boba’s Bounty and more!
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News: What is the Story?
Star Wars Resistance (starwars.com)
- An exciting new animated adventure series about Kazuda Xiono, a young pilot recruited by the Resistance and tasked with a top-secret mission to spy on the growing threat of the First Order. It will premiere this fall on Disney Channel in the U.S. and thereafter, on Disney XD and around the world.
- Set in the time prior to Star Wars: The Force Awakens — will feature the beloved droid BB-8 alongside ace pilots, colorful new characters and appearances by fan favorites including Poe Dameron and Captain Phasma, voiced by actors Oscar Isaac and Gwendoline Christie, respectively.
- “The idea for Star Wars Resistance came out of my interest in World War II aircraft and fighter pilots” said Filoni. “My grandfather was a pilot and my uncle flew and restored planes, so that’s been a big influence on me. There’s a long history of high-speed racing in Star Wars, and I think we’ve captured that sense of excitement in an anime-inspired style, which is something the entire team has been wanting to do for a long time.”
- Marc Buhaj, senior vice president, Programming and general manager, Disney XD, said, “Our colleagues at Lucasfilm have created a compelling narrative for an untold moment in the Star Wars galaxy, and we are excited to partner with them again on this new original series. Star Wars Resistance will bring viewers across generations an engaging story with heart, humor and both new and familiar characters.”
TLJ Throne Room continuity error (cbr.com)
What is coming up for May the 4th, Star Wars Day?
- New LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collectors Series Y-Wing Starfighter (comicbookmovie.com)
- The UCS Y-Wing Starfighter™ provides an intricate build experience and is packed full of amazing, highly authentic details, including wheel-activated rotating cannons to give you full control of the battlefield, and a cockpit featuring a Gold Leader and R2-BHD droid minifigures.
- it’s going to be available exclusively at LEGO Stores and shop.LEGO.com. Consisting of 1,967 pieces and measuring over 7cm high, 61cm long and 11cm wide
- Star Wars Day Deals over at SW dot com https://www.starwars.com/news/may-the-4th-deals
- Free comic book day https://www.freecomicbookday.com/Catalog/JAN180031
Boba’s Bounty
Michael: Solo Merch March, snagged a Black Series Han Solo!
Mark: Last Shot/Death Star Popcorn popper/ Rebel Patrol Flag (1st free comic book day missed in 10 years. Titanium Figures $5
Bruce: Han Solo’s Revenge
SOLO SPOILERS AT THE END OF THE SHOW
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Author: Bruce Gibson
I’m co-host and executive producer of The Star Wars Report podcast. I’ve been a Star Wars fan since I was 9 years old and still love the new films and series. You’ll also find me over at Trek.fm doing shows about that other Star franchise. Follow me on Twitter: @admiral_rex