The Visual Dictionary reveals that Maz was a mentor to Han, likely getting him started as a smuggler. It is, of course, ironic that his mentor was a secret Force user. It makes me wonder if she ever tried to tell Han about the Force and he rejected the idea as nonsense, thinking she was […]
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Analysis of The Force Awakens — General Hux: Fanatical Madman of The First Order
As suggested by the junior novel Servants of the Empire: The Secret Academy, and confirmed in the Visual Dictionary, General Hux is the son of Commandant Brendol Hux. During the time of the Empire, Brendol, unimpressed by the Imperial recruitment system, conceived the idea of raising stormtroopers from birth in order to emulate the loyalty […]
Talking Lego Star Wars The Force Awakens, Battlefront, and Toy Fair – CCC Ep. 036
This week The Casino is loaded down with topics as Michael and Bruce discuss all the exciting Star Wars videogame news as well as some Toy Fair reveals.
The Fool Who Follows Him
Star Wars: Before and After The Force Awakens The Fool Who Follows Him We all remember the witticism of old Obi-Wan in A New Hope when the Jedi Master berates the Force-denying smuggler with his pointed proverb: “Who is the more foolish: the fool or the one who follows him?” Of course, Han follows Obi-Wan […]
Podcast: Rogue One Underway! – SWR #208
Riley, chats with Mark Newbold on this week’s episode of the Star Wars Report Podcast! Star Wars Report is available on iTunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! You can show your support of the Star Wars Report podcast by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/starwarsreport Get all kinds of exclusive bonus content for our patron supporters! This week’s topics include: […]
Analysis of The Force Awakens — Snoke: A New Phantom Menace
Snoke is a very mysterious and intriguing figure who, according to the novelization, witnessed the rise and fall of the Empire. Where was Snoke during this time? Was he someone Palpatine was aware of, or was he lurking in the shadows, waiting for his time to rise to power? His disfigured visage shows that he […]