ThreeA shared some pictures from the Let’s Grow Old Together Art and Toy Show in PARCO Gallery X in Japan. Featured in the pics is some shots of the Tomorrow Kings Lonely Star Warriors Concept TK’s.

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Today we wish a happy birthday to author Tim Lebbon. We’ve still got our fingers crossed for another Dawn of the Jedi novel, but until then, be sure to stop by Twitter or Facebook and wish Tim a happy birthday. You can also check out his website to see what else he’s working on.

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Today we wish a very happy birthday to one of our favorite authors, Drew Karpyshyn! Be sure to stop by Twitter and wish Drew a happy birthday. You can check out his official website for all his latest updates, including his upcoming book The Scorched Earth which will be out on August 19th.

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Did you know Harrison Ford and James Earl Jones embarked on a time travel quest to kill Hitler? Me neither, until now.

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Per his tweet, Zack Snyder (apparently) doesn’t know the difference between a Jedi and a Sith.  I’m having a hard time working up serious umbrage though.  It is Henry Cavill after all.

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John Jackson Miller’s Kenobi is out today in paperback and sporting the new Legends banner. Click here for the official product page which includes purchase links, excerpts and more.

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Latest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from July 30 through August 5th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

July 30

• Central Garrison will be in Davenport, IA for Star Wars Night in the Park at Modern Woodmen Park from 7:00 to 10:00 PM.

July 31

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Shawnee, KS for Star Wars Day at Broken Arrow Summer Camp.

August 1

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in in Olathe, KS for the Advance America and InsureOne Blood Drive from 2:00 to 6:00PM.
• Carolina Garrison will be in Charelston, SC for Star Wars Camp II at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry from 10:00 AM to Noon.
• Central Garrison will be in Faribault, MN for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Rice County Fairgrounds from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and in Sioux Falls, SD for the 1st Star Wars Summer Camp at Washington Pavilion.
• Garrison Carida will be in State College, PA for Star Wars Night with the State College Spikes from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at Medlar Field.
• Garrison Tyranus will be in Hunt Valley, MD for Shore Leave 36.
• Mountain Garrison will be in Denver, CO for the Denver County Fair from Noon to 9:00 PM from August 1 through 3rd.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Hunt Valley, MD for Shore Leave 36 at The Hunt Valley Inn from August 1 to 3rd.
• Southern California Garrison will be in Loma Linda, CA for the Ronald McDonald House family dinner.
• Wisconsin Garrison will be in Madison, WI for the Madison Mallards game from 5:30 to 9:00 PM.

August 2

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in in St. Joseph, MO for the Blacksnake Roller Girls Star Wars themed bout at The Civic Arena from 4:00 to 9:00 PM.
• Central Garrison will be Rochester, MN for the Hallmark Keepsake artist signing at Ashley’s Hallmark Store.
• Empire City Garrison will be in Mineola, NY for Mineola Library MiniCon from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Garrison Carida will be in Altoona, PA for the 1st Annual Burnout Cancer Car Show from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Jofa Mosque Complex, and in West Grove, PA for the Star Wars Extravaganza at Avon Grove Library from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
• Garrison Tyranus will be in Virginia Beach, VA for Beachstreet USA.
• German Garrison will be at Grafenwoehr for German American Volkfest, in Dorsten for the DKMS fundraiser, and in Bdesheim for the Lantern Festival Parade.
• Japanese Garrison will be in Sapporo for the 22nd Greenbird Volunteer Cleaning.
• Midwest Garrison will be in Washington, IL for the St. Jude Race for the Cure.
• Ohio Garrison will be in Orrville, OH for the Star Wars Party at Orrville Public Library from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and in Tipp City, OH for the Children’s Art Adventure at Crossroads Church from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Baltimore City, MD for GISHWHES Baltimore City from August 2 to 9th, and in Washington D.C. for Petwork Library Con from Noon to 4:00 PM.
• Redback Garrison will be in Brisbane fro the Lota State School Fete, and in Lismore, NSW for the Westpac Rescue Helibase Open Day.
• UK Garrison will be in Pullborough at the Alexandra Bastedo ABC Animal Sanctuary, in Lowestoft for the Coffee Shop Grand Opening & Fundraiser, in Walton on Thames for the ABF Charity Fundraiser, and in Kingsbury for Heidi’s Dads Day.
• Timberline Garrison will be in Billings, MT for Magic City Fantasy Mini-Con.

August 3

• Carolina Garrison will be in Charlotte, NC for Charlotte Comicon from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• UK Garrison will be in Yeovil for Flying Colours Family Fun Day, and in Eastbourne for the Big Lunch Community Day.

August 4

• Czech Garrison will be in Prague for the Hollywood in Prague concert.

August 5

• Carolina Garrison will be in Gastonia, NC for National Night Out from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
• Empire City Garrison will be in Wallkill, NY for Night Out Against Crime at the Wallkill Little League Facility.
• Garrison Carida will be in Elizabethtown, PA for National Night Out from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
• Northeast Remnant Garrison will be in Bradley Beach, NJ for National Night Out from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Bradley Beach Fire Department.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Riverdale, MD for National Night Out from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department.

Next Databurst…August 6th.

*If you didn’t see the events listed for your garrison, send us an email at roqoodepot(at)gmail.com and let us know. We’re glad to add any we missed. For more info on the 501st Legion, be sure to check out their official website.

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Dark Horse Comics has one new Star Wars release today with three different covers bringing an exciting end to the Rebel Heist mini-series. Click here to check out our full review.

Rebel Heist #4 (of 4)

The Rebellion’s plan is coming together. All Luke Skywalker has to do is elude an Imperial spy—and perform some unanticipated rescues! But this farm boy is on the edge of greatness, and he is not about to stop saving the galaxy now!

Writer: Matt Kindt
Penciller: Marco Castiello
Inker: Dan Parsons
Colorist: Gabe Eltaeb
Cover Artist: Adam Hughes (normal and sketch cover), Matt Kindt (variant cover)

Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries
Price: $3.50

Sketch Cover

Variant Cover

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Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review.

Assembly of Geeks: “The Evil Spielberg Pic & The San Diego Comic-Con Preview” episode starts off pretty fast with a lengthy audio clip from one of the Guardians of the Galaxy trailers. Everyone is pretty excited for this one. They also cover a picture of Steven Spielberg that made the rounds on Facebook and garnered some ridiculous comments, plus they talk about the stuff that will be happening at SDCC. Yeah, it being post-SDCC now, I hit this one a little late, but it’s still worth a listen. Beyond SDCC, they touch on a new Heroes tv show and Kevin Smith’s reaction to the Episode VII set.

“The New Thor, Captain America & Turtle That Are Also Ninjas” episode covers the usual recent geeky news. This one in particular discusses Marvel’s move to a female Thor in the comics, a new Captain America, who is voicing the Inquisitor in Star Wars Rebels, Once Upon a Time and Agent Carter updates, and other headlines. The main part of the show features guest Ryan Hurley for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles discussion. I haven’t been following the movie closely, so it was kind of humorous to hear all the rumors and announcements that have come and out and been contradicted. If you plan on seeing the movie, this is a great episode to get caught up on without having any of the movie spoiled.

Coffee with Kenobi: Book Chat with Jeffrey Brown covers his latest books Goodnight Darth Vader and Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan, as well as his previous Star Wars books and a little on what he’s working on next (Jedi Academy Book 3 and The Force Darth Vader). Jeffrey talks about his creative process, working with the editors on the books, and where he draws his inspiration from. It’s a really good interview and something Jeffrey Brown fans won’t want to miss.

Disney Vault Talk: The Dumbo Episode may start out with listener feedback, but Steve and Teresa cover all the aspects of the movie in the main discussion. They have history, fun facts and lots of commentary on one of Disney’s shortest animated films. Plus there’s also some news on casting for The Jungle Book, and premiere dates for the news seasons of Once Upon A Time, and Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD. News aside, the main draw here is the Dumbo discussion. This is a movie I haven’t seen since I was a kid, and after hearing their discussion, I’m drawn to wanting to watch the film again, this time with an adult’s perspective. One thing I’m learning from Disney Vault Talk is that old Disney films certainly hit hard with the nostalgia factor. There’s something about wanting to revisit those movies of your childhood.

Fangirls Going Rogue: Episode #9 features several guests. First up is Ashley Eckstein who stops by to talk about the Her Universe fashion show, new and upcoming products like the Ewok hoodie and more. Then Consetta Parker comes on to talk about balancing fandom and careers, as well some other topics like Harrison Ford’s injury, Rancho Obi-Wan, and bullying. Nice episode with good topics and discussion. The Ashley Eckstein portion does hit hard on clothing, so some listeners may want to skip that part.

Full of Sith: Episode LXXIII is their Shadows of the Empire show. This one might be kind of hit and miss for fans. If you’re a big fan of the book, you might want to skip this one as Bryan really tears into it. I haven’t read the book in a long time, and I only read it once, but I still had a hard time listening to the episode due to my general love for the EU books. Now if you’re not a fan of the book, you’ll probably enjoy this one. Most of the discussion is focused on the novel, with some discussion on the comic and the video game. Of the three hosts, Mike was the most positive and pretty much formed all the parts in the show that I enjoyed, though Bobby did a good job of being critical without being a basher. Again, it’s hit and miss depending on what kind of Star Wars fan you are.

Episode LXXIV features guest Chris Taylor, the author of How Star Wars Conquered the Universe. They cover a lot of topics, from Chris’ book to just general Star Wars discussion, and it’s a fun listen. Good one to add to your playlist.

Geek Out Loud: Episode 95 zeroes in on Transformers and includes special guest Teresa Delgado. Steve and Teresa reminisce on the old Transformers cartoon and animated movie, their favorite Transformers and toys, and their thoughts on the Michael Bay movies. They also delve full on into Transformers: Age of Extinction with lots of spoilers. Last, but not least, they talk about upcoming Transformers cartoons. Might only regret is that Steve didn’t talk more about the comics as that’s one area of the franchise I’d like to explore more but don’t know much about. Still a very good episode and one Tranformers fans will want to listen to.

RebelForce Radio: Episode 7.18.2014 covers all the news and plays a long sound byte from Kevin Smith recounting his experience on set of Star Wars Episode VII. Afterwards, they have Stephen Stanton on to talk about his new show The 7D, the recent documentary he worked on Life Itself, as well as his work on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. From “Sunny Day in the Void” to the characters he voiced in season six, they cover a lot of material. The Stephen Stanton portion is definitely worth listening to.

Skywalking Through Neverland: Episode 38 starts out with guests JediShua and Shazbaz­zar (Techno Retro Dads) as they and the hosts discuss the possibility of Star Wars Land at Disney. They debate over practical rides versus simulator rides and brainstorm ideas like Deathstar escape, Jabba’s palace experience, speeder bike racing, and Han Solo meet and greets. Afterwards the show plays some highlights from the Star Wars 10th anniversary convention with audio of George Lucas at a Q&A back in 1987. One clip that really caught my interest was George mentioning a third Ewoks film which they didn’t do. Later on, the episode wraps up with some countdowns. All around, good show, and worth a listen with plenty of Star Wars discussion.

Episode 39 kicks off with a discussion of the fanfilm “Star Wars Uncut”, then dives into their film score conversation with David Collins (Star Wars Oxygen). They talk about film scores such as Jurassic Park, Ghostbusters, Forest Gump, Batman and more. They go over orchestral scores versus typical songs, instruments they’ve played, and eventually they get into Star Wars. They touch on Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the stand alone films, and then end things with a music challenge. With a fun guest and good discussion, this episode is definitely worth checking out.

Episode 40 has Haunted Mansion trivia, special guest Bubba Alvarez, announcements for Disney’s 60th anniversary, Star Tours fun facts, and their “Ask Tink” segment. Lots of Disney talk in this episode and some nice discussion of the anniversaries and what happens at those events. I also enjoyed the Haunted Mansion trivia. Kind of cool and creepy that there are real human bones in one of the displays. Interesting episode to check out.

Star Wars Report: Episode 136 has nice coverage of Kevin Smith’s comments on Star Wars Episode VII including audio. I have to agree with Riley, Kevin Smith is a good storyteller. Beyond that, they talk about some general Star Wars topics regarding being a fan, being too critical, anticipation, and striking a balance. Definitely some good topics to explore and worthy of a follow-up episode.

Episode 137 features special guest Bobby Roberts as they talk Star Wars, Force for Change, news and even play some Twitter trivia with Bobby. Fun episode and worth checking out.

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Jason Fry and Paul Urquhart are continuing their twelve part series on the cut material from Star Wars: The Essential Guide to Warfare. Click here to check it out part ten which covers The Rise of the Empire.

• Part One
• Part Two
• Part Three
• Part Four
• Part Five
• Part Six
• Part Seven
• Part Eight
• Part Nine

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Author John Jackson Miller has begun his countdown for A New Dawn. Follow him on Twitter as he counts down to the release of the first novel in the new Star Wars canon.

#NewDawnCountdown 33) Writing Star Wars: A New Dawn required me to get some things from storage. Call it research. http://t.co/flAJjzi3rB—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 01, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 32) The Emperor's line on the back cover of A New Dawn came from an early Episode III script… http://t.co/VGeymg8GqH—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 01, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 32b) …it's pared down in the film but appears in whole in the comics adaptation and Insider #84. http://t.co/Pitm2vmvWF—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 01, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 31) STAR WARS: A NEW DAWN cover artist Doug Wheatley drew something I'd written just once before… http://t.co/gIfxgIyQm5—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 02, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 31b) …the scene I'd written for Zayne & Gryph when they appeared in the Dark Times part of VECTOR. http://t.co/MDrjRPAl3B—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 02, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 31c) That one sequence of dialogue is all I wrote in the Dark Times series. More Vector notes here: farawaypress.com/comics/swknigh…—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 02, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 30) I first wrote for Dark Times era in the "Sword of the Empire" RPG module. We had an Inquisitor! farawaypress.com/games/swrpgdod…—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 03, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 30b) The module's offline since the license changed hands. A fun project, but a LOT of hard work. http://t.co/aP0VBTKdEk—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 03, 2014

#NewDawnCountdown 30c) But it was my first stab at misery under the Empire. We also got to see the Stereb from KOTOR. http://t.co/ppqViANssH—
John Jackson Miller (@jjmfaraway) August 03, 2014

You can find out more about A New Dawn on the official Random House product page which includes excerpts, purchase links and more. A New Dawn will be out in hardcover, digital and audiobook formats on September 2, 2014.

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Random House has posted the first eight chapters of John Jackson Miller’s A New Dawn online. Head on over to the product page and click on the orange “Look Inside” banner to check out the first 65 pages.

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Star Wars Musical takes classic Disney songs and spins them into Star Wars parodies. Whether you like Disney music or not, there’s some nice laughs.

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Latest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from August 6 through 12th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

August 6

• Mexican Garrison will be in Puebla, Puebla for Anime Fest 2014.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Baltimore City, MD for GISHWHES from August 6 to 9th.
• UK Garrison will be in Solihull for Summer Games for Children In Care.

August 7

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in in O’Fallon, MO for the River City Rascals baseball game at TR Hughes Ballpark from 6:00 to 9:00 PM.
• Carolina Garrison will be in Leicester, NC for Star Wars Day at the Leicester Library from 10:00 to Noon.
• New England Garrison will be in Freeport, MD for the Cub Scouts event at Winslow Park.
• Northeast Remnant Garrison will be in Manchester, NJ for a Star Wars event at the Manchester Public Library from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Eldersburg, MD for the Star Wars Extravaganza at Eldersburg Library from 2:00 to 3:30 PM.

August 8

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in in Kansas City, KS for the Great Balloon Festival of the Midwest at the Kansas Speedway from August 8 to 10th, and in St. Louis, MO for the Barnes & Noble Page and Screen Event (multiple locations) from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
• Alpine Garrison will be in Salt Lake City, UT for Superhero Storytime with Mayor McAdams at the Kearns City Library from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
• Garrison Carida will be in Monroeville, PA for Steel City Con from August 8 to 10th.
• Mexican Garrison will be in Mexico City, Distrito Federal for the Vans Star Wars event.
• Midwest Garrison will be in Chicago, IL for the WGN News Kids Fair, and in Itasca, IL for the Relay 4 Life.
• New England Garrison will be in Boston, MA for Boston Comic Con.
• UK Garrison will be in Rugby for the Kuni Coffee Store Opening.

August 9

• 70th Explorers Garrison will be in in St. Louis, MO for the Car Meet for Charity at Jerry Ackerman Toyota/Scion from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and in Kansas City, MO for Giving SOLO For the Love of Art at the Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
• Alpine Garrison will be in Salt Lake City, UT fro the Make-A-Wish Rubber Ducky Derby 2014 from 9:30 AM to Noon, and in St. George, UT for the Get Pop-Cultured event at Barnes & Noble in Red Cliffs Mall from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.
• Badlands Garrison will be in Courtenary for InCON, and in Penticton for the Penticton Peach Festival.
• Carolina Garrison will be in Walhalla, SC for the End of Summer Readying LibraryCon and 5K Fun Run from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Oconee County Public Library, and in Asheville, NC for the Asheville Toy Expo from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Central California Garrison will be in Stockton, CA for Stockton-Con from August 9 to 10th.
• Great Lakes Garrison will be in Flint, MI for the Get Pop-Cultured Page & Screen event at Barnes & Noble.
• Japanese Garrison will be in Meguro for the 13th Ai Ai Festival at the Ai Ai Museum of Meguro.
• Mexican Garrison will be in Mexico City, Distrito Federal for the Vans Star Wars event at Liverpool Insurgentes.
• Midwest Garrison will be in Romeoville, IL for Scout Air Fest 2014, and in West Dundee, IL for the Get Pop-Cultured Page to Screen Day event at Barnes & Noble, and in Rockford, IL for the Get Pop-Cultured event at Barnes & Noble.
• Mountain Garrison will be in Westminster, CO for the Get Pop-Cultured event at Barnes & Noble from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
• New England Garrison will be in Derby Line, VT for Derby Line Day and in Holyoke, MA for the Get Pop-Cultured event at Barnes & Noble from Noon to 2:00 PM.
• Ohio Garrison will be in Westerville, OH for the 2nd Annual Bish Bash from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Westerville Christian Church, in Boardman, OH for the Buddy Walk For Downs Syndrome from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and in Dayton, OH for the Star Wars event at Dayton Metro Library from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Frederick, MD for Sophie and Madigan’s Memorial Playground Day from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the e-ventplex Home of the Great Frederick Fair.
• Southern California Garrison will be in Pasadena, CA for the Hillsides Orphanage Star Wars Day.
• Timberline Garrison will be in Billings, MT for the Get Pop-Cultured event at Barnes & Noble from 11:00 AM to Noon.
• UK Garrison will be in Bristol for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, in Nottingham for John Lewis Go Green Day, in Truro for Cotswolds Goes to the Movies, in Kidderminster for the H4H Fundraiser, in Middlesbrough for the MAIN Autism Awareness Street Collection, in Wimborne for the Oaks Family Fun Day, and in Harlow for 3 Darths New Store Opening.
• Wisconsin Garrison will be in Hartford, WI for the Summer Reading Finale at Jack Russell Memorial Library from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

August 10

• Capital City Garrison will be in Ottawa, ON for the Steering Towards Hope Poker Run and Show N’ Shine at Walter Baker Park from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• Carolina Garrison will be in Charlotte, NC for Bands, Brews & Books at the Charlotte Trolley Museum from 8:00 PM to Midnight.
• Central Garrison will be in Roseville, MN for the Get Pop-Cultured event at Barnes & Noble, and in White Bear Lake, MN for the Children’s Hospital Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic 5/10K Run at Life Time Fitness.
• Empire City Garrison will be in Lindenhurst, NY for the Lindenhurst Fire Department Car Show from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and in Carle Place, NY for the Get Pop-Cultured Pate to Screen event at Barnes & Noble from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
• Mexican Garrison will be in Mexico City, Distrito Federal for the Vans Star Wars event at Liverpool Perisur.
• Midwest Garrison will be in Montgomery, IL for the Montgomery Fest Parade.
• Old Line Garrison will be in Rockville, MD for the Get Pop-Cultured event at Barnes & Noble from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
• UK Garrison will be in Uttoxeter for the Retro Stopover.

August 12

• Southern California Garrison will be in Loma Linda, CA for the Loma Linda Children’s Hospital visit.
• UK Garrison will be in Leeds for the Royal Armouries Sci-Fi Week.

Next Databurst…August 13th.

*If you didn’t see the events listed for your garrison, send us an email at roqoodepot(at)gmail.com and let us know. We’re glad to add any we missed. For more info on the 501st Legion, be sure to check out their official website.

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Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review.

Assembly of Geeks: “Looking Back on Comic-Con & Looking Forward to the Quest” gives a recap of SDCC from the Wonder Woman reveal to the Flash pilot and everything else. Justin Cavender joins them to talk about being at the con and some of the panels. They also play some clips of interviews with the producers of The Quest, talk about Robert Downey Jr. doing Iron Man 4, Dwayne Johnson possibly being in Shazam, and the J.J. Abrams Force for Change video.

Big Pop Fun: Episode #104 features an excellent interview with legendary stuntman Ted White. Ted has some great stories. He talks about working with John Wayne, what he was like, being Wayne’s stuntman and doing movies like Rio Bravo and Hatari. In fact Ted has some pretty wild stories about Hatari. He also talks about actors Ben Johnson and Jeff Bridges, his work on Fast and the Furious, and training stuntmen. Excellent interview that provides some insight on Hollywood, stuntmen and some legendary actors.

Bombad Radio: Episode 158 features their interview with voice actor Bill Ratner. Let me just say that this one has some good stuff. Bill talks about doing narration, voice over, impressions, there’s lots of joking around and Bill is just a funny guy. He’s also a great storyteller. He talks about his work for the old G.I. Joe cartoon and his newer work like Mass Effect. It’s a very enjoyable episode and the kind of show anyone can listen to and have fun, no matter what your fandom. I recommend checking it out, it’s another one of Bombad Radio’s priceless interviews.

Episode 159 cranks out another interview, this time with actor (now editor) Jake Lloyd. I thought it was hilarious that they get Jake Lloyd on and talk about video games. Not only did it break the ice, but it was just plain fun to hear them all geek out on games. However, for those die hard Star Wars fans, they do talk about The Phantom Menace, Jake’s love for Star Wars, and he shares some cool stories about working with the actors on set. He also fills us in on what he’s been up to in the last few years, namely college and editing. They talk some film craft, stories on Arnold Schwarzenegger and Liam Neeson, and games like KOTOR, KOTOR II and Dark Souls. Very casual interview, really it’s just a conversation with Jake Lloyd, and a great episode to listen to.

Episode 160 features their interview with actress and voice actress Tasia Valenza. They talk about her start in soap operas, how she got into voice over, her videogame work, and more. Outside of the interview, the hosts talk some Final Fantasy and about the upcoming guests for Salt Lake Comic Con. Good episode.

Coffee with Kenobi: “A Cup of Clone Wars – The Clovis Arc” features special guest Garr Van Orden (who won the opportunity to guest host) as they talk about the Clovis arc in TCW season six. Garr certainly holds his own as they dig deep into the episode covering the themes and characters. While Garr’s audio is just a little bit off, this turned out to be one of the best discussions I’ve heard so far for episodes of TCW. Definitely check this one out.

Full of Sith: Episode LXXV is a listener question episode. Bobby and Mike answer questions from the listeners ranging from whether Plagueis made Anakin, what color would your lightsaber be, did Leia use her latent Force powers to resist torture, and if the galaxy will know Vader was Luke and Leia’s father. There’s a good variety of questions and it makes for a very entertaining episode, great one for Star Wars fans.

Radio 1138: Episode 13 has a very brief recap of SDCC then jumps into a interview with Ashley Eckstein conducted by Teresa Delgado. Ashley talks about Star Wars Weekends, gives her thoughts on Star Wars Rebels, interacting with the audience, and stand out moments. Afterwards they have coverage of Farthest From 6, and have a discussion comparing Star Wars to Star Trek, the kid element of the movies, and how Star Wars compares to the Marvel. Interesting episode with some serious variety.

Rebels Report: Episode 15 has an in-depth conversation with author Adam Bray on his book Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide. He talks about what he drew upon for the book, what he was inspired by, the direction he was given, what didn’t make it in, etc. Great interview and worth a listen.

Rock Out Loud: “Dust in the Wind?” starts off with an hour dedicated to listener feedback and Steve’s account of the Def Leppard/KISS concert he went to. Glad to hear Def Leppard still brings it live. The main discussion on this episode is key members of bands that died young. They cover the 27 club, airplane crashes, drugs, and legends like Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Freddie Mercury,  Randy Rhoades, Dimebag Darrell, Steve Clark and Ronnie Van Zant. Lots of song clips, band trivia and fun discussion.

Star Wars Action News: Episode 429 is the first part of their San Diego Comic Con coverage. It includes audio from the Star Wars Hasbro panel, the Star Wars Kotobukiya panel, and the Star Wars Q&A featuring a bunch of the various licensees. The panels talk about recent items and stuff that will be coming out next year. Some of the audio is better than others, but if you’re a collector, you’ll probably want to give it all a listen.

Star Wars Influences: Episode #8 kicks off with an X-wing discussion fueled by the Force for Change video. They also talk about the influences for Wookiees, Imperial walkers, and more. It’s an interesting look at some of the artists who inspired Ralph McQuarrie’s work. Be sure to check out their page for the visuals that go along with the podcast.

Star Wars Report: Episode #138 features special guest Father Roderick (Secrets of Star Wars). It’s a very insightful discussion as Father Roderick talks about the early days of internet fandom. He explains how a priest in the Netherlands with no money wound up at Celebration I, how he started a Star Wars fansite that quickly garnered a lot of attention, getting the script for The Phantom Menace before the movie came out, and other fun stories. Plus they go over the latest Episode VII rumors. Definitely worth a listen, and if you like Father Roderick, be sure to check out his podcast Secrets of Star Wars which focuses entirely on the new Star Wars films.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Random House has released a new blurb for James Luceno’s upcoming novel Tarkin.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . .

Bestselling Star Wars veteran James Luceno gives Grand Moff Tarkin the Star Wars: Darth Plagueis treatment, bringing a legendary character from A New Hope to full, fascinating life.

He’s the scion of an honorable and revered family. A dedicated soldier and distinguished legislator. Loyal proponent of the Republic and trusted ally of the Jedi Order. Groomed by the ruthless politician and Sith Lord who would be Emperor, Governor Wilhuff Tarkin rises through the Imperial ranks, enforcing his authority ever more mercilessly . . . and zealously pursuing his destiny as the architect of absolute dominion.

Rule through the fear of force rather than force itself, he advises his Emperor. Under Tarkin’s guidance, an ultimate weapon of unparalleled destruction moves ever closer to becoming a terrifying reality. When the so-called Death Star is completed, Tarkin is confident that the galaxy’s lingering pockets of Separatist rebellion will be brought to heel—by intimidation . . . or annihilation.

Until then, however, insurgency remains a genuine threat. Escalating guerrilla attacks by resistance forces and newfound evidence of a growing Separatist conspiracy are an immediate danger the Empire must meet with swift and brutal action. And to bring down a band of elusive freedom fighters, the Emperor turns to his most formidable agents: Darth Vader, the fearsome new Sith enforcer as remorseless as he is mysterious; and Tarkin—whose tactical cunning and cold-blooded efficiency will pave the way for the Empire’s supremacy . . . and its enemies’ extinction.

Tarkin will be out in hardcover, digital and audiobook formats on November 4th.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.

Book News

• John Jackson Miller did an interview with Bleeding Cool on his upcoming novel A New Dawn.
• Martha Wells has started a new novel in the Books of the Raksura series.
• Kevin J. Anderson‘s novel Death Warmed Over is currently available for free on Amazon as a digital download in promotion of the release of the next novel in the series, Slimy Underbelly, which will be out later this month.

Comic News

• The Star Wars has hit the New York Best Sellers list. It’s currently #1 for Paperback Graphic Books and #3 for Hardcover Graphic Books. We send our congratulations to Dark Horse Comics for pulling off a risky gamble.

Convention & Event News

• Dave Filoni is officially attending Celebration Anaheim.
• Boston Comic Con is August 8 through 10 in Boston, MA. Star Wars guests includeJames Marsters and Sam Witwer.
• Steel City Con is August 8 through 10 in Monroeville, PA. Star Wars guests include Billy Dee Williams.
• Otakon is August 8 through 10 in Baltimore, MD. Star Wars guests include John Stockter.
• Doctor Who Cares is August 9 in Windsor, England. Star Wars guests include Julian Glover.
• Dallas Comic & Pop Expo is August 9 through 10 in Richardson, TX. Star Wars guests include Felix Silla and Carel Struycken.
• Heroes & Legends is August 9 through 10 in Margam, England. Star Wars guests includeJerome Blake and David Prowse.
• Gen Con is August 14 through 17 in Indianapolis, IN. Star Wars guests include authorMichael A. Stackpole and Troy Denning (Troy’s schedule).
• ComiCONN is August 15 through 17 in Bridgeport, CT. Star Wars guests include Ray Park.
• Hollywood Show is August 15 through 17 in Rosemont, IL. Star Wars guests include Bai Ling.
• Horror Realm is August 15 through 17 in Pittsburgh, PA. Star Wars guests include Felix Silla.
• “The Crow” Stars Bai Ling Live is August 16 at Hollywood Palms in Naperville, IL.
• FantastiCon is August 16 in Hull, England. Star Wars guests include Toby Longworth.
• Hero Fest is August 16 through 17 in Woodbridge, ON. Star Wars guests include Alan Flyng and Pam Rose.
• Drew Karpyshyn will be in Austin, TX for The Scorched Earth book signing at Barnes & Noble on August 19th.
• Chicago Comic Con is August 21 through 24 in Rosemont, IL. Star Wars guests includeJames Marsters.
• CharFest is August 22 through 24 in Bournemouth, England. Star Wars guests includeJohn Chapman and Derek Lyons.
• RushCon 2014 is August 22 through 24 in Toronto, ON. Star Wars author Kevin J. Anderson will be there.
• Who-Con 2014 is August 23rd in Lincoln, England. Star Wars guests include Nick Joseph and Peter Roy.
• Collectormania is August 23 through 24 in Glasgow, Scotland. Star Wars guests includeKenny Baker, Mark Capri, Alan Flyng, Julian Glover, Angus MacInnes, John Mortonand David Prowse.
• Timothy Zahn will be in Atlanta, GA on August 28 for the A Call to Duty book launch party at the Westin.
• Fan Expo Canada is August 28 through 31 in Toronto, ON. Star Wars guests include Ray Park and Tabitha St. Germain.
• Dragon Con is August 29 through September 1st in Atlanta, GA. Star Wars guests include Kevin J. Anderson, David Farland (aka Dave Wolverton), Christie Golden,Christopher Golden, Rebecca Moesta, John Ratzenberger, Michael A. Stackpole,John Stocker, Sam Witwer and Timothy Zahn.
• Sheffield Film & Comic Con is August 30 through 31 in Sheffield, England. Star Wars guests include Paul Blake (Sunday only), Jeremy Bulloch, Ian Liston and John Morton.

For more events, be sure to check out Star Wars Actors Appearances. You can also find more of Timothy Zahn’s 2014 appearances on his Facebook page.

Fandom News

• Author Adam Bray did a really cool post on StarWars.com covering a bunch of creatures from Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Click here to read his “Monsters of the Clone Wars: Season One Beastiary“.
• Author Timothy Zahn did an interview with Cultura Estado and one with The Big Bang Life.com which covers Zahn’s early career and onward (worth watching).

Movie & Television News

• /Film posted an interview with Dave Filoni and an interview with Simon Kinberg.
• Star Wars Rebels: Spark of Rebellion is already up for pre-order on Amazon.
• If you’re looking for a list of release dates for upcoming Marvel and DC films, FirstShowing.Net has you covered.
• Can’t wait for Star Wars Rebels? Well you can watch seven minutes of it here.

Toy & Collector News

• The 3-3/4″ Black Series Battle on Endor set is available online at Toys “R” Us.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

A little Solo humor from Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Hahaha! Here’s a little awesome for your morning. Thanks, @TheArnoldFans! *Susan http://t.co/ZjgKps0EeA—
SideshowCollectibles (@collectsideshow) July 15, 2014

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Jedi Academy: Return of the Padawan by Jeffrey Brown is the kind of book kids will love and adults can secretly enjoy. There’s lots of laughs and reminders of what school is like is this sequel, click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

Goodnight Darth Vader by Jeffrey Brown is a bit different from his previous Star Wars books and very specialized in it’s role. Whether it’s right for you depends entirely on whether you’ll be reading it to your kids or not. Either way, it does have some really nice artwork. Click here for our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.