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How General Hux’s Turn in the Sequel Trilogy Could Have Been Better
Another character in the Sequel trilogy that the creators just didn’t know what to do with and got an underwhelming ending after showing some promise. Let’s imagine a better conclusion for Armitage Hux.
Why The Mandalorian Brand is Bigger than Star Wars
The Mandalorian brand carries more weight in value than anything else in the Star Wars Universe.
The High Republic So Far: Thoughts, Themes and Theories
This post is full of spoilers of Light of the Jedi, A Test of Courage, Into the Dark, The High Republic, and High Republic Adventures. She’s a chunky post so grab some tea or coffee and settle in as we discuss all things The High Republic.
Star Wars Insider The High Republic: Go Together Thoughts
Charles Soule’s two-part story follows a couple from Light of the Jedi and their time on Starlight Beacon before and after The Great Disaster. Joss and Pikka Adren were actually some of the first characters introduced from The High Republic when the first part of Starlight Short Stories was published in Star Wars Insider #199 … Continue Reading Star Wars Insider The High Republic: Go Together Thoughts
Why Cara Dune Is Worth Saving
Gina Carano is gone but Cara Dune should get to live on. A case for recasting and not allowing a unique Star Wars character to go quietly into that sweet goodnight.
Whatever Happened to… Barriss Offee?
First in a new series looking back at Star Wars characters in canon whose fates are undecided, unconfirmed, or just up in the air.
Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark Thoughts
Claudia Gray’s anticipated YA entry into The High Republic arrives as a companion read more than a standalone story.
Marvel The High Republic #2 and IDW The High Republic Adventures #1 Thoughts
Things kick up a notch in The High Republic #2 and IDW The High Republic Adventures enters the madness. Mild spoilers.
C&C Pick for February: Lost Stars
It’s the month of love and what better way to celebrate with the Star Wars version of “star-crossed” lovers.
Captain Phasma and False Promises
When additional canon provides the context to one of the main antagonists, one has to ask: What was the point?
Top Five Designs in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Spotlighting five of my favorite designs in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Thoughts on 2020 and the Year for Star Wars Action Figures
When toy sales dictate Executive decisions in film and television studios on what content gets produced, they are important and connected to the overall health of the brand.
Star Wars The High Republic #1: Trial By Ordeal and The Great Jedi Rescue Thoughts
Two Cavan Scott entries into The High Republic, a comic issue and children’s book highlighting new Jedi faces during The Great Disaster.
The Inevitability of a Star Wars: Doctor Aphra Series (and Why She’s Worth It)
Why this comic character mesh of two Lucasfilm properties (Star Wars and Indiana Jones) is destined for the screen.
Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage Thoughts
A middle grade Star Wars book that has a lot of bite. Justina Ireland’s first entry in The High Republic is a nice character study around tragic times for young citizens of the galaxy.
Star Wars The High Republic: Light of the Jedi Thoughts
Star Wars The High Republic era is finally here and the adult novel, The Light of Jedi, introduces us to the inciting event that sets the stage for what’s to come for The High Republic. Let’s discuss (mild spoilers).
Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Season Two Thoughts
Looking at a more condensed of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian and the insights from behind the scenes of season two. Spoilers for season two.
C&C Pick for January: Thrawn Graphic Novel
Given recent news, Thrawn is a character you should get to know and this Graphic novel adaptation of his first book is a perfect intro to the canon version of one of the most popular Star Wars literary characters.
The Mandalorian Season Two Themes (Part 3): Geopolitics within the Galaxy
Looking at the galaxy as a whole and the importance of location in The Mandalorian. Final part of a series.
The Mandalorian Season Two Themes (Part 2): The Importance of Choosing a Side
One of the most prominent Star Wars themes gets more nuance in The Mandalorian. Part two of a series.
The Mandalorian Season Two Themes (Part 1): What Makes a Mandalorian?
A week out from the season finale, let’s take a look at the themes from The Mandalorian season two. Part one of a series.
Star Wars Failure to Launch in China and Looking Ahead
Can Disney and LucasFilm turn this ship around and get the Chinese audiences into the galaxy far far away? Of course they can. But they will need to build brand loyalty from the ground up.
The Mandalorian Chapter 16: The Rescue Thoughts
Action, emotions, a hello, and a goodbye. Let’s discuss the last episode of the season. And here be spoilers.
Ranking the Upcoming Star Wars Films and Series from Disney Investor Day
Based on my own opinions and not the gospel. Let’s take a look at all the announced upcoming projects headed to Disney+ and theaters and rank from a “no thanks” to “yes please.”
The Mandalorian Chapter 15: The Believer Thoughts
The end is near and the gang’s all here. Let’s discuss Chapter 15 and here be spoilers.
The High Republic Preview and the Star Wars Brain Trust
We are under a month away from the next big Star Wars canon event. Let’s review what we know and why you should be excited.
The Mandalorian Chapter 14: The Tragedy Thoughts
Chapter 14 continues a thread from season one and, as promised, brings tragedy. Here be spoilers.
C & C Pick for December: Leia Princess of Alderaan
Claudia Gray’s Leia Princess of Alderaan is an earlier canon novel but one that is worth your time.
Star Wars Lego Holiday Special Thoughts
It might not be actual canon, but it might be the beginning of holiday tradition. Thoughts on Disney/Lego’s take on the Star Wars Holiday Special.
The Mandalorian Chapter 13: The Jedi Thoughts
Ok. That really happened. Let’s talk about. Here be spoilers.
How Galaxy’s Edge is Helping Star Wars Reach Its’ Full Merchandising Potential
Why Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge is the only land that can compete with Universal’s Wizarding World in franchise immersion. And why is still has a ways to go.
The Mandalorian Chapter 12: The Siege Thoughts
We are now halfway through the season and it seems Chapter 12 is a turning point in the overall plot of The Mandalorian so let’s discuss. Here be spoilers.
The Best Star Wars Canon Contributions from Jedi: Fallen Order
Five of the best Star Wars lore additions given to us by Respawn’s Jedi: Fallen Order
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Anniversary and a New Type of Campaign
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order released one year ago today. Let’s take a look back at the launch campaign and what made this single-player game so special.
The Mandalorian Chapter 11: The Heiress Thoughts
Chapter 11 is here and so are some familiar faces so let’s discuss. Here be spoilers.
From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back and the 10 Best Character Stories
The top ten best character stories from A Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back in order of event sequence.
Hasbro Black Series Holiday Edition Troopers and Star Wars Character Integrity
With the arrival of a first holiday edition of Black Series troopers, is this experiment from Hasbro and Lucasfilm the first of many to come?
The Mandalorian Chapter 10: The Passenger Thoughts
And we are done with Chapter 10. Let’s talk about it. And here be spoilers.
C&C Pick for November: Rogue One- Cassian & K2S0 #1
A new monthly special post. My pick for a piece of Star Wars content worth your investment.
Mando Mondays Thoughts: The First Wave
One of Disney’s most ambitious marketing campaigns pivots from a more traditional reliance on trailers and “first look” teases. Five lessons we can learn from kickoff.
Star Wars Loves Zombies
From the Expanded Universe’s Death Trooper to Nightsisters and Brain worms, let’s take a look at Star Wars’ favorite horror trope.
The Mandalorian Chapter 9: The Marshal Thoughts
Chapter 9 is in the books, let’s talk about it. And here be spoilers.
The Mandalorian: 5 Things I Want More of in Season Two
Five things the Star Wars Gods can do for me in Season 2.
Baby Yoda and the Species Makeover
By making a few noticeable tweaks on Star Wars’ most mysterious species, Disney and LucasFilm created a new pop culture phenomenon.
Can Star Wars Comics Compete with DC and Marvel?
The real question is can Star Wars characters introduced in the comics become as loved as the Marvel and DC characters that were introduced in comics before appearing on the small and big screen?
Squadron Characters Ranked from Worst to Best
Based on back story and how cool of an action figure they’d make.
Star Wars Squadrons: A Future in the Stars?
Now that the millions of battles have been fought all over the world, what does the future hold for Star Wars gaming and canon?
Star Wars Pop Culture from a Certain Point of View
An intersection between Star Wars toys, books, comics, gaming, TV and film and the business.
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