The Star Wars Underworld Podcast

On this especially chaotic episode, Dominic, Chris, and Ben share their thoughts on the latest Star Wars news, including Star Wars EclipseThe Book of Boba Fett teasers, and The Acolyte casting.  To start, they're joined by Hannah Raeside and Jordan Chaffer from the Star Wars Culture Podcast (Link) to react to the brand new Star Wars Eclipse trailer.  Then they talk about the casting of Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte, as well as how the High Republic era now has a show and video game (but no movie...yet) in addition to the books.  They also look at the newest Book of Boba Fett teaser and discuss the theory that we're seeing Anchorhead in there.  And then, to close out the show, Dominic presents a Star Wars/Christmas mash-up you won't soon forget.  Plus, does Patty Jenkins dropping out of Cleopatra mean Rogue Squadron is back on track, Star Wars: Hunters gets a new trailer, and the Alden vs deep-fake Harrison debate has its first round.  All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Chris, and (eventually) Ben share their thoughts on the latest Star Wars news, including new The Book of Boba Fett teasers, Kathleen Kennedy talking Rangers of the New Republic, and a strange Galactic Starcruiser ad.  They start the Book of Boba Fett TV spots, talking about flashbacks in the series, Tatooine, and Tusken Raiders.  Then they look some new quotes from Katleen Kennedy about other false starts with Boba Fett projects, as well as the future of Rangers of the New Republic.  Plus, they talk about the big Ahsoka casting rumors, look at a very odd Galactic Starcruiser ad, and talk about the future of the sequel trilogy characters.  All this and much more!
 
 
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There's no regular episode of the SWU Podcast this week, but instead we a special short Dominic and Chris recorded this week answering a series of six questions Ben came up with about Star Wars and more!  We'll be back with a regular episode next week where we'll talk about the Sabine casting news, our experiences at SDCC Special Edition and more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris share their thoughts on the latest Star Wars news, including Kathleen Kennedy's contract extension, the return of Dark Horse comics, and Grogu at the Macy's Thanksgiving parade.  They start by discussing Kathleen Kennedy tenure at Lucasfilm, what's gone right and what's gone wrong, and what they're hoping to see in the next three years.  Then they talk about the latest publishing and collecting news, including Dark Horse comics publishing new Star Wars comics again and LEGO's new USC AT-AT.  Plus, the physically biggest Star Wars news of the year, our pitches for Star Wars Story films, and speculation about Moff Gideon and Grand Admiral Thrawn's role in the future of the Mandoverse.  All this and much more!
 
 
 
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Hannah Raeside of the Star Wars Culture podcast (link) to discuss the latest Star Wars news from Disney+ Day and beyond!  They start by breaking down the new "Sizzle reel" for Obi-Wan Kenobi and teasing out whatever hints they can from the concept art revealed.  Then they share their thoughts on the new documentary Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett and the character's journey from concept to star of his own series over 43 years.  And then they talk about the reports that Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron film has been delayed due to scheduling issues.  Plus, Pedro Pascal is recording new lines of dialogue as Din Djarin, Obi-Wan goes undercover as Anakin, why Star Wars fans always get their hopes up for events like Disney+ Day.  All this and much more!
 
 
 
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THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT TRAILER BREAKDOWN!!! This week, Dominic, Ben, and Chris share their observations on the first trailer for The Book of Boba Fett, including how Fett has changed over the years, his relationship with the Underworld, and what characters they'd like to see appear in the show. Then they talk about the rumors of a new animated series about Darth Maul and Crimson Dawn before Solo. Then they look at the rumored trailers and teases that will drop next week on Disney+ Day (November 12th). And, Dominic chats with the Hasbro Star Wars team about their latest reveals. Plus, how Dave Filoni could get his revenge for the response to The Clone Wars movie, what Star Wars creator is most likely to bring back Mace Windu, and how it's not inconceivable that we get a new Star Wars release on Disney+ in 51 out of 52 weeks in 2021. All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_05-11-21.mp3
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris share their thoughts on the latest Star Wars news, including Hayden Christensen's (next) return to Star Wars and all the reveals from Hasbro's PulseCon.  They start by breaking down the news that Hayden is back as Anakin in the Ahsoka series, what that could look like, what it tells us about Ahsoka's arc in that show, and how much exposition will be needed.  Then they talk about all the cool new product reveals from Hasbro's PulseCon events this week.  Plus, O'Shea Jackson Jr. reveals he auditioned for Solo, Bandai is making Star Wars: Visions products, and Star Wars cleans up big time at the Saturn Awards.  All this and much more!
 
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris share their thoughts on the latest Star Wars news, including Sasha Banks saying she won't be in the next season of The Mandalorian and Snoop Dogg's new music video!  They start by reacting Banks' comments and speculating about what season three of The Mandalorian, and the future of the "Mandoverse" in general, might look like.  Then they rush through some news about Lego Star Wars: CastawaysStar Wars: Visions soundtracks, and more "Bring Home the Bounty" reveals.  Then they talk about Snoop Dogg's Mandalorian armour in the new "Big Subwoofer" music video and his past history with Star Wars.  Plus, listener emails about Thrawn, what Rogue One tells us about what general audiences will expect in Star Wars, and more something there or make-a-relax.  All this and much more!
 
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On On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris share their thoughts on the latest Star Wars news, including the future of Star Wars: Visions, teases for Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the "Bring the Bounty" campaign.  They start by talking about recent comments from the director of "The Ninth Jedi" episode of Visions, how they'd like to see the story continued, and how it impacts our hope for the future of the saga.  Then they talk about recent comments from Kumail Nanjiani, Jason Isaacs, and Carl Weathers about the future of their characters.  Plus, what to expect from the "Bring the Bounty" campaign, Hayden Christensen gets the high ground in New York, and the debut of a new (stolen) game show.  All this and much more!
 
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris review the new Disney+ special Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales.  They discuss what worked in the episode, as well as how it compares to last year's holiday special, and how it's weird that most of the sequel trilogy storytelling we're getting these days is in Lego form.  Then they discuss the announcement of four new Star Wars novels coming out next year, including ones that tell the story of Anakin's knighthood and what happened with Luke, Lando, and Ochi of Bestoon.  Plus, Lucy Lawless speculates about why she might not have been in Star Wars, Mena Massoud dances around an Ezra Bridger question, and exciting scene description from The Book of Boba Fett at the end of the podcast.  All this and much more!
 
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