Before Rogue One there was Catalyst! Who is Galen Erso? How did Orson Krennic rise to power? How did Tarkin become Krennic’s rival? All this, and more, all on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR “Star Wars” discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom […]
Catalyst
Star Wars: Catalyst – A Beyond the Films Review
Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks or months thereafter on the podcast. Catalyst by James Luceno (hardcover, 2016) James Luceno, AKA the “Lucenopedia,” has written Star Wars novels off and on since 2000’s Hero’s Trial. His works have ranged […]
Trust the Force: The Role of the Force in Rogue One
“The force is with me. I am one with the force.” Spoilers for “Rogue One” ahead. When it was announced that “Rogue One” would have intense war scenes and tell an extraordinary story about a group of ordinary people, I balked. Maybe not that badly, but my excitement for the movie dropped a level or two. My […]
The Journey of the Whills: From Concept to Canon to Rogue One
NOTE: Small spoiler from reports of the recent 28 minute press screening of Rogue One footage. In 1973, when George Lucas first attempted to put down the ideas he had for what became Star Wars, he titled his notes and synopsis the “Journal of the Whills.” The Whills were meant to be unseen chroniclers of […]
Star Wars: Catalyst – Review
The Death Star has always been a fascinating subject in Star Wars lore and it’s history just as intriguing. With additions to the story by Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Rebels, the full account has been waiting to be told, until now. Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel chronicles the development of the Death […]
Ahsoka – SWBW #66
Teresa is back on the show to talk new comic news and the novel Ahsoka! Our Goodreads book club is finishing up Ahsoka and moving on to Catalyst. Join in on the conversation! There is a new Darth Maul comic series coming from Marvel. Who do you think is more excited? We discuss the highs […]