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New Release and Review: ‘Legacy #18′

August 26, 2014, 11:01 pm
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Legacy comes to an end yet again with Legacy #18. The good news is that it’s a really good ending, and one that pays some nice tribute to the creators that came before it. You can check out my review over on Jedi News.

Legacy #18 (of 18)

Ania Solo and her friends find themselves fighting alongside the Imperial Knights and the Empress herself against a legion of Sith! While the others fight for control of the galaxy, Ania fights to save her friend—Imperial Knight Jao Assam, who has been enslaved by the dark side!

Writers: Corinna Bechko and Gabriel Hardman
Artist: Brian Albert Thies
Colorist: Jordan Boyd
Cover Artist: Agustin Alessio

Format: FC, 32 pages; Ongoing
Price: $2.99

Click here for a three page preview.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Podcasts in Review

August 27, 2014, 11:00 pm
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Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review.

Bombad Radio: Episode 162 is actually a remix of two old episodes featuring an interview with actor, director and voice actor Kristoffer Tabori. For the first time, they present the two part interview in one seamless episode. I hadn’t hear this one before, so it was a fun interview to listen to. Kris talk about the work he’s done, voicing HK-47 in KOTOR, auditioning for Star Wars: A New Hope and shares a lot of fun Hollywood stories.

Coffee with Kenobi: Episode #23 starts off with some Star Wars Rebels discussion as they cover the 7 minute preview clip. The Bearded Trio chimes in with a quick interview with Cory Dee Williams. Afterwards, Dan and Cory have a spoiler free Guardians of the Galaxy chat. Then there’s the main feature: their interview with author Adam Bray on the Star Wars Rebels: The Visual Guide. Adam talks about his travel books, working with different teams to make the Visual Guide, and some fun general Star Wars discussion.

Full of Sith: Episode LXXVIII is their “Rumor Control” show focusing on the latest Star Wars Episode VII rumors and possible leaks. If you’re avoid rumors, you’ll definitely want to skip this one. However, if you want to catch up on all the latest rumors, this is a great episode to listen to. They cover the Stormtrooper helmets, Han Solo’s outfits, the cyborg/inquisitor Vader-villain, and a very nice breakdown of how all of these rumors might flow together. The show also starts out with some listener feedback covering previous topics like Shadows of the Empire, evil Yoda, etc. It’s a good episode to check out.

Geek Out Loud: Episode 100 begins with listener feedback on Superman, Buffy and Star Wars. Then Steve brings on his first guest, the one and only James Arnold Taylor, as they talk Star Wars and beyond. Then Jimmy and Jason come on to talk wrestling, Trek, movies, comics, the 80’s and more. It’s a very fun episode and worth a listen.

Rock Out Loud: The “ANTHEMS!” episode covers rock anthems. From AC/DC “For Those About to Rock” to Guns N Roses “Paradise City”, they cover a variety of hit songs and great bands with lots of fun discussion. The show kicks off with Kristin’s concert review of Def Leppard/KISS, they talk a little Lenny Kravitz, and there’s lots of listener feedback. And if you stay after the credits, there is a bonus convo where Steve and Kristin talk about Kristin’s dad and his strange obsession with a weird band. It’s interesting and worth hanging around for.

Skywalking Through Neverland: Episode 42 includes a lot of discussion on Guardians of the Galaxy without very many spoilers. While they do spoil the end credit scene (there is plenty of warning for those still avoiding spoilers), the rest of their discussion focuses on their general thoughts about the film and the characters, and the build up and promotion of the film. For the discussion, they’re joined by Dave Skale. Afterwards they toss around the idea of doing some monthly movie music episodes and talk with Adam and Bobbie Jo Med­ina about winning the opportunity to stay at Disney’s Haunted Mansion.

Episode 43 starts out with guest Paul Bar­rie (Win­dow to the Magic) as they talk about the Friends of the Magic Meet-Up at Disneyland. Paul talks about how he got started in podcasting, organizing the meet-up, and his unique way of recording audio. From there, they talk with guests Adam and Bobbie Jo Medina again to follow-up on their stay at Disney’s Haunted Mansion. They go over the details of all the things they were able to see and do at the special event. They also have Mark Ogusche­witz on to talk Muppets Most Wanted which came out on DVD. Plus there’s a Robin Williams tribute.

Star Wars Action News: Episode 431 has a full review of the Black Series SDCC Jabba the Hutt detailing his box, mouth movement, Salacious Crumb and accessories. They also review the Han and Greedo cantina set, talk about the ridiculously expensive aftermarket SDCC black hole stormtroopers, and the more affordable Darth Vader Hot Wheels car. Afterwards, they broach the topic of collectible Star Wars pins and all the ones that will be available for Celebration Anaheim. Johnathan also has an “On the Pegs” report for those hunting the stores, and Steve the Ginger Prince has a report from London Film and Comic Con.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Happy Birthday, Barbara Hambly and Vonda N. McIntyre

August 27, 2014, 11:00 pm
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The Legacy Gallery

August 27, 2014, 11:01 pm
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This week, Legacy #18 brings the end to the second run of the Legacy series. To commemorate the finales, the Roqoo Depot Galleria presents the cover art of Legacy Volume 2. Enjoy!


Legacy #1: Prisoner of the Floating World Part 1
Cover by Dave Wilkins


Legacy #1 Phantom Variant Cover by Gabriel Hardman


Legacy #1 Wondercon Variant Cover by Dan Panosian


Legacy #2: Prisoner of the Floating World Part 2
Cover by Dave Wilkins


Legacy #3: Prisoner of the Floating World Part 3
Cover by Dave Wilkins


Legacy #4: Prisoner of the Floating World Part 4
Cover by Dave Wilkins


Legacy #5: Prisoner of the Floating World Part 5
Cover by Dave Wilkins


Legacy #6: Outcasts of the Broken Ring Part 1
Cover by Livio Ramondelli


Legacy #7: Outcasts of the Broken Ring Part 2
Cover by Livio Ramondelli


Legacy #8: Outcasts of the Broken Ring Part 3
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #9: Outcasts of the Broken Ring Part 4
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #10: Outcasts of the Broken Ring Part 5
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #11: Wanted: Ania Solo Part 1
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #12: Wanted: Ania Solo Part 2
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #13: Wanted: Ania Solo Part 3
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #14: Wanted: Ania Solo Part 4
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #15: Wanted: Ania Solo Part 5
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #16: Empire of One Part 1
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #17: Empire of One Part 2
Cover by Agustin Alessio


Legacy #18: Empire of One Part 3
Cover by Agustin Alessio

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Happy Birthday, Michael P. Kube-McDowell

August 28, 2014, 11:00 pm
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Around the Web

August 28, 2014, 11:01 pm
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Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.

Art News

  • Acme Archives is hosting a time release for new Star Wars artwork from September 5 through 15th on darkinkart.com. I’m not sure about the full lineup, but Star Wars artist Joe Corroney has already revealed he’ll be one of them.
  • For those with deep pockets, you can pick up Jerry Vanderstelt‘s new Han Solo and Chewbacca painting. He’s got the original up for sale on eBay. If you just want a pic for your desktop, you can check out his Facebook page.

Book News

  • You can check out a preview of John Jackson Miller‘s A New Dawn right here including the forward by Dave Filoni.

Comic News

  • Marvel revealed they will be reprinting some Dark Horse Star Wars comics under the Legends banner.
  • Jedi Journals has an audio interview with Jordan D. White, the editor on the upcoming Marvel Star Wars comics.
  • For those wondering what the Greg Hildebrant cover for Marvel’s Star Wars Omnibus was going to look like, here goes.

Contests

  • To celebrate the 100,000 like mark for the official Star Wars Reads Facebook page, Del Rey is giving away a selection of new Star Wars books. Just email the title of your favorite Star Wars book of all time to StarWarsReadsDay@randomhouse.com along with your name and mailing address. Five winners will be chosen at random. Today is your last day to enter.

Convention & Event News

  • Dragon Con is this weekend. You can check out Star Wars at Dragon Con for all the Star Wars events. Star Wars guests include Kevin J. Anderson (click here for his schedule), David Farland (aka Dave Wolverton), Christie Golden (click here for her schedule), Christopher Golden, Rebecca Moesta, John Ratzenberger, Michael A. Stackpole, John Stocker, Sam Witwer and Timothy Zahn.
  • Fan Expo Canada is August 28 through 31 in Toronto, ON. Star Wars guests include Ray Park and Tabitha St. Germain.
  • 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.
  • John Jackson Miller will be in Appleton, WI on September 2 for A New Dawn book signing at Barnes & Noble.
  • Salt Lake Comic Con is September 4 through 6 in Salt Lake City, UT. Star Wars guests include Sam Witwer.
  • Las Cruces Comic Con is September 5 to 7 in Las Cruces, NM. Star Wars Guests include Ray Park.
  • Invasion Colchester is September 6 in Colchester, England. Star Wars guests include Nick Joseph, Derek Lyons.
  • Knightcon Star Cars & Heroes is September 6 in Doncaster, England. Star Wars guests include Kenny Baker, Ken Coombs, Alan Flyng, Chris Muncke, David Prowse, Pam Rose, Peter Roy, Femi Taylor.
  • Oz Comic Con Brisbane is September 6 through 7 in Brisbane, Australia. Star Wars guests include Jim Cummings.
  • Montreal ComicCon is September 12 to 14 in Montreal, QC. Star Wars guests include Katee Sackhoff.
  • Richmond Comic Con is September 12 to 14 in Richmond, VA. Star Wars guests include James Marsters.
  • Fanboy Expo is September 12 through 14 in Tampa, FL. Star Wars guests include Erik Bauersfeld, Tim Rose.
  • HawaiiCon is September 12 through 15 in Kohala Coast, HI. Star Wars guests include Cree Summer.
  • Alpha: 2014 – The UK Chrysalis is September 12 to 15 in Peterborough, England. Star Wars guests include Pam Rose.
  • Le Salon des Geek is September 13 in Lorraine, France. Star Wars guests include Alan Flyng, Andy Herd.
  • Oz Comic Con Sydney is September 13 through 14 in sydney, Australia. Star Wars guests include Jim Cummings.
  • Bewitched Fan Fare 2014 is September 17 through 20 in Los Angeles, CA. Star Wars guests include David Ankrum, Felix Silla.
  • Fiction Meets Reality is September 19 through 21 in Speyer, Germany at teh Technik Musuem Speyer. Star Wars guests include Jeremy Bulloch, Daniel Logan.
  • Rose City Comic Con is September 20 through 21 in Portland, OR. Star Wars guests include Cam Clarke.
  • RocCon is September 19 to 21 in Rochester, NY. Star Wars guests include Bonnie Piesse.
  • Autographica is September 19 through 21st in Birmingham, England. Star Wars guests include Kenny Baker, Jeremy Bulloch, Rusty Goffe, David Prowse.
  • Cincinnati Comic Expo is September 19 to 21 in Cincinnati, OH. Star Wars guests include Peter Mayhew, Tim Rose.
  • Vampire Ball is September 26 to 27 in Birmingham, England. Star Wars guests include James Marsters.
  • Courts Celebrities FanFest is September 26 through 27 in Burbank, CA. Star Wars guests include Kathleen Gati.
  • Alamo City Comic Con is September 26 through 28 in San Antonio, TX. Star Wars guests include Tom Kane, Hal Rayle, George Takei.
  • The Pittsburgh Comicon is September 26 to 28 in Monroeville, PA. Star Wars guests include Orli Shoshan, Christian J. Simpson.
  • Stoke Con Trent is September 28 in Stoke-On-Trent, England. Star Wars guests include Paul Blake, Chris Bunn, Laurie Goode, Garrick Hagon, Alan Harris, Barrie Holland, Derek Lyons, Cathy Munroe, Chris Parsons, Toby Philpott, Marc Silk.
  • For those looking ahead to New York Comic Con in October, John Jackson Miller has revealed he’ll be there.

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.

Movie & Television News

  • Star Wars Episode VII has resumed shooting.
  • New Star Wars Rebels teaser entitled “Timeline” over on Disney. There’s also one for Zeb called “Entanglement“.
  • Blade Runner 2 has a script and Harrison Ford will be in it according to Entertainment Weekly.
  • Seventh Sun has a new trailer out. The February 2015 movie will star Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.
  • Ewan McGregor will be in a new film called Son of a Gun. (which will hit Australia in October).

Toy News

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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50 Page Preview of ‘A New Dawn’

August 29, 2014, 10:16 am
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As part of Suvudu’s 50 Page Fridays” feature, today they are previewing the first 50 pages of John Jackson Miller’s A New Dawn which will be out in hardcover, digital and audio formats on September 2nd. Click here to check out the preview.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Happy Birthday, Steve Perry

August 30, 2014, 11:00 pm
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steve_perry_2013Today we wish a happy birthday to Star Wars author Steve Perry. You can stay up to date with Steve’s latest books and travels via his blog Old Enough to Know Better.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Happy Birthday, Timothy Zahn

August 31, 2014, 11:00 pm
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timothy-zahn-2014-funnyToday we wish a very happy birthday to Star Wars author Timothy Zahn. To stay up to date on the latest Zahn news, be sure to follow him on Facebook. Tim will be at Geek Fan Expo (Sept. 5-7 in Detroit, MI), Fen Con (Sept. 26-28 in Dallas, TX), Necronomicon (Oct. 3-5 in Tampa, FL), Tyler Rose City Comic Con (Oct. 25-26 in Tyler, TX) and Honorcon (Oct. 31-Nov. 2 in Raleigh, NC).

Be sure to check out his latest books Soulminder and A Call to Duty co-written with David Weber.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Monday Funny: ALS Roundup

August 31, 2014, 11:00 pm
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The ALS ice bucket challenge has helped raise money and awareness for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (aka Lou Gehrig’s Disease). It’s also provided some very funny videos of celebrities getting splashed with freezing cold water by their friends and family. So how about a roundup of all the Star Wars videos?

Steve Sansweet

501st Legion

And while Homer Simpson did the ALS challenge, he makes the list because they threw on a wampa.

There are also a bunch on Facebook worth checking out:

R.A. Salvatore
Joe Corroney
Brian Rood
Chris Trevas
Doug Wheatley
Tom Taylor
Ryder Windham

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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New Dawn Countdown – Complete!

September 1, 2014, 2:42 pm
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John Jackson Miller’s A New Dawn is out tomorrow. To bide you over for the wait, here is a full rundown of all of John Jackson Miller’s tweets for his #NewDawnCountdown full of trivia and hints at what’s in store.

https://twitter.com/jjmfaraway/status/506510692829388803

A New Dawn will be out in hardcover, digital and audiobook formats on September 2nd. Click here for the official product page which includes excerpts, purchase links and more.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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New Release: ‘A New Dawn’ by John Jackson Miller

September 1, 2014, 11:01 pm
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A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller is out today in hardcover, audio and digital formats.

“The war is over. The Separatists have been defeated, and the Jedi rebellion has been foiled. We stand on the threshold of a new beginning.”—Emperor Palpatine

For a thousand generations, the Jedi Knights brought peace and order to the Galactic Republic, aided by their connection to the mystical energy field known as the Force. But they were betrayed—and the entire galaxy has paid the price. It is the Age of the Empire.

Now Emperor Palpatine, once Chancellor of the Republic and secretly a Sith follower of the dark side of the Force, has brought his own peace and order to the galaxy. Peace through brutal repression, and order through increasing control of his subjects’ lives.

But even as the Emperor tightens his iron grip, others have begun to question his means and motives. And still others, whose lives were destroyed by Palpatine’s machinations, lay scattered about the galaxy like unexploded bombs, waiting to go off. . . .

The first Star Wars novel created in collaboration with the Lucasfilm Story Group, Star Wars: A New Dawn is set during the legendary “Dark Times” between Episodes III and IV and tells the story of how two of the lead characters from the animated series Star Wars Rebels first came to cross paths. Featuring a foreword by Dave Filoni.

Click here to check out the official Random House page for the book which includes excerpts, purchase links and more. For those near Grand Chute, WI, author John Jackson Miller and the 501st Legion’s Wisconsin Garrison will be at Barnes & Noble for the A New Dawn book signing. You can check out the details here.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Book Review: ‘A New Dawn’ by John Jackson Miller’

September 1, 2014, 11:03 pm
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star-wars-a-new-dawn-sdcc-2014-promo-coverThe long wait is over and it’s a new beginning. A New Dawn represents the first book in the new canon of Star Wars, and it’s also an introduction to two of the stars of Star Wars Rebels. Click here to read our full review.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Our Interview with John Jackson Miller

September 1, 2014, 11:05 pm
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In celebration of the new release of A New Dawn, we sat down with author John Jackson Miller to talk about the book, the characters, and the new state of canon. John also talked about his upcoming novel Star Trek: The Next Generation – Takedown and his new Overdraft short story that will be featured in the anthology Apollo’s Daughters.

Click here to download and listen.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Databurst From the 501st

September 2, 2014, 11:00 pm
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501stLogoLatest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from September 3 through 9th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

September 3

  • UK Garrison will be in Leicester for the NSC Computer Science Conference.

September 4

  • Timberline Garrison will be in Salt Lake City, UT for Salt Lake Comic Con from September 4 through 6th.

September 5

  • Central California Garrison will be in Reno, NV for The Great Reno Balloon Race from 6:00 to 9:00 AM at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.
  • FanWars Garrison will be in Brussels, Belgium for Fête de la BD from September 5 through 7th.
  • Great Lakes Garrison will be in Dearborn, MI for the Dearborn Geek Festival.
  • Redback Garrison will be at the 2014 Beaudesert Show.

September 6

  • 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Bourbon, MO for the 8th Annual Averi Budde Foundation Day at Blue Springs Ranch from Noon to 4:00 PM, and in Parkville, MO for the Platte County South YMCA 7th Annual Community Block Party from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
  • Capital City Garrison will be in Par-La-Ville Park for the Fairwinds Community BBQ from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
  • Central Garrison will be in Omaha, NE for Star Wars Night with the Autism Society of Nebraska from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
  • Central California Garrison will be in Reno, NV for The Great Reno Balloon Race from 6:00 to 9:00 AM at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.
  • Czech Garrison will be in Prague for Ladronkafest.
  • Empire City Garrison will be in New York for Air National Guard Family Day from Noon to 3:00 PM.
  • FanWars Garrison will be in Brussels for the Balloon Day Parade from 3:30 to 5:00 PM.
  • Garrison Carida will be in Royersford, PA for the Community Day Festival from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and in Indiana, PA for Sci-Fi Day at the Indiana Free Library from Noon to 2:00 PM.
  • German Garrison will be at the Berlin Gartow airfield event.
  • Great Lakes Garrison will be in Grand Blanc, MI for the Walk for Autism.
  • Northern Darkness Garrison will be in Crown Point, IN for the Kids N Capes 2K.
  • Ohio Garrison will be in Stow, OH for Star Wars Day at the Stow Monroe Falls Library from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
  • Redback Garrison will be at Oz Comic Con from September 6 to 7th.
  • Southern California Garrison will be in Hollywood, CA for Tiki Night 2014 at Sweet! Hollywood, and at the Hearts Connection Fall Festival from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
  • UK Garrison will be in Glasgow for MCM Comic Con Scotland from September 6 to 7th, in Poole for the Forest Holme House Summer Fayre, in Clevedon for the Keep Calm concert, in Co Durham for the Celebration of Life, in Sheffield for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice Funday, in Milton Keynes for Willen Hospice Big Day Out, in Stensham for Midlands Air Ambulance Open Day, in Wigan for the Sainsbury’s Fundraiser, in Doncaster for Knightcon 2014 Heroes Cars & Stars, in Colchester for Invasion Colchester IV, in Salisbury for Star Appeal Collection Day 4, and in Whiwick for the Whitwick Party in the Park.
  • Wisconsin Garrison will be in Manitowoc, WI for Sputnikfest at the Rahr-West Art Museum from 1:00 to 3:30 PM.

September 7

  • Bloodfin Garrison will be in Evansville, IN for Kids and Grandparents Day at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science from Noon to 2:00 PM.
  • Capital City Garrison will be in Ottawa, ON for the CWF Wishmaker Walk/Run for Wishes from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
  • Central Garrison will be in Omaha, ND for the SHARP Race Towards Brain Aneurysm Awar at Zorinsky Lake from 8:30 AM to Noon.
  • Central California Garrison will be in Reno, NV for The Great Reno Balloon Race from 6:00 to 9:00 AM at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.
  • Midwest Garrison will be in Peoria, IL for the Bone Marrow Drive, and in Chicago, IL for the Misericordia Family Fest.
  • Old Line Garrison will be in Annapolis, MD for the Annapolis Heroes Run from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
  • Redback Garrison will be at Bridge to Brisbane 2014, and at the Toowoomba Road Runners Marlene Studios Day Spa Half Marathon.
  • UK Garrison will be in Brighton for Stray Dog Fundraising Day, in London for Star Wars Exhibition IV, and in Hailsham for the Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival.

Next Databurst…September 10th.

*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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Podcasts in Review

September 3, 2014, 11:00 pm
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Here is this week’s Podcasts in Review. For those looking for John Jackson Miller interviews, you’re in luck, as they’re are plenty (though more to come).

Coffee with Kenobi: Book Chat with John Jackson Miller covers his new Star Wars novel A New Dawn which stars two of the main characters from the upcoming television series Star Wars Rebels. They cover the outreach of the book, going after old and new fans alike, the timing of the project, where Kanan and Hera are at this point in their lives, and more. As always, the hosts put together a great interview with excellent questions and good production quality.

Disney Vault Talk: The Saludos Amigos episode covers a Disney movie I’ve never seen. It’s a collection of shorts woven with some documentary footage to create a highlight piece for South America during a time when the US was vying for allies in WWII. As usual, Teresa shares some fun facts and trivia that sheds new light on the films and the company that made them. Together, Steve and Teresa give a nice feel for what the film is like and what it accomplished. For someone like me who isn’t very well versed in the Disneyverse, they do a great job of offering insight and provoking interest. If you like Disney or are just interested in the subject, be sure to give this one a try.

Fangirls Going Rogue: Episode #10 features special guest Steve Glosson, which means you’re in for a treat. They start out with listener feedback and a very nice discussion on cosplay and fandom. They get into their recommended episode picks for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Steve talks about how his Star Wars fandom began, what he feels is the most underrated thing in Star Wars (Hayden Christensen), they cover some Star Wars Episode VII news, and the character discussion this month is Chewbacca which leads to lots of fun conversation. A great episode all around.

Far Far Away Radio: Episode 20 includes a good dose of Star Wars Episode VII rumor discussion and a great interview with author John Jackson Miller on his new book A New Dawn. This being my first time listening to the podcast, I was pleasantly surprised. They fall somewhere in between the likes of Star Wars Report and Bombad Radio. They have a large cast of hosts (six I think) and do an impressive job of letting everyone get a chance to talk without anyone talking over each other. It provides a very diverse group of opinions on the topics they cover. The interview portion didn’t have all the hosts (I think there were three people in on that one), and they not only got John to talk about the characters, the storygroup’s involvement, and canon, but they also covered the parallels to Kenobi which was pretty cool. If you haven’t checked them out, give them a listen.

Geek Out Loud: Episode 101 is Steve’s Guardians of the Universe show featuring special guest Erich Schoeneweiss from Del Rey. They talk all things Guardians and dive into lots of spoilers. Steve also shares tons of info on the comics and how certain things in the movie were nods to the comics. From the infinity stones to Ronin, easter eggs and the soundtrack, they cover it all. I have to admit, Steve and Erich make a great team for covering movies.

Jedi Journals: has a special micro-cast featuring an interview with Jeremy Barlow conducted by Justin Bolger. Justin knocks this interview out of the water with some great questions and superb audio quality. Jeremy talks about the Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir comic series from Dark Horse, working with the storygroup, writing Maul and Mother Talzin and more. There are a couple spoilers, so fair warning. Regardless, if you’ve read the comic, you’ll definitely want to check out this interview.

Rebels Report: Episode #16 starts off with a rundown on all the upcoming Star Wars Rebels air dates, then they dive into their interview with author John Jackson Miller covering his latest book A New Dawn. John gets into some details regarding the characters of Kanan and Hera, his angle on portraying the characters, his take on canon and working with the storygroup, and more. Very nice interview with great sound quality and great discussion.

Star Wars Report: Episode #141 features special guest Jimmy Mac as they talk Star Wars, a little bit about Jimmy Mac’s trip to Lucasfilm, Rancho Obi-Wan, Star Wars Rebels and Celebration Anaheim.

Reviewed By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Dave Dorman’s Star Wars Legacy

September 3, 2014, 11:01 pm
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Dave Dorman is one of the greats when it comes to Star Wars art. While he may not be on the same level as concept artists like Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston whose artwork directly affected the films, Dave has still left his mark on the franchise.

His covers have graced Star Wars comics since Dark Horse’s Dark Empire series back in 1991. He’s also done covers and interior illustrations for Star Wars books like Young Jedi Nights and Dark Forces: Jedi Knight as well as magazines like Star Wars Insider and even Topps trading cards. But most impressive of all is that George Lucas has over 70 of Dave Dorman’s original paintings in his personal collection.

Thus we present an extensive collection of Dave Dorman’s Star Wars artwork for your viewing pleasure. From the Emperor to Ewoks, Dave has brought the galaxy far, far away to life.

Comics

Dark Empire #1

December 12, 1991

Dark Empire #2

February 18, 1992

Dark Empire #3

April 21, 1992

Dark Empire #4

June 23, 1992

Dark Empire #5

August 18, 1992

Dark Empire #6

October 20, 1992

Dark Empire TPB

May 1, 1993

Dark Empire II #1

December 20, 1994

Dark Empire II #2

January 24, 1995

Alternate Version (for Rolling Thunder Graphics)

Alternate Version (not used)

Dark Empire II #3

February 21, 1995

Dark Empire II #4

March 21, 1995

Dark Empire II #5

April 18, 1995

Dark Empire II #6

May 23, 1995

Dark Empire II TPB

September 5, 1995

Empire’s End #1

October 24, 1995

Empire’s End #2

November 28, 1995

Dark Empire Handbook

April 5, 2000

Tales of the Jedi #1

October 1, 1993

Tales of the Jedi #2

November 15, 1993

Tales of the Jedi #3

December 1, 1993

Tales of the Jedi #4

January 1, 1994

Tales of the Jedi #5

February 1, 1994

The Freedon Nadd Uprising #1

August 2, 1994

The Freedon Nadd Uprising #2

September 1, 1994

X-Wing: Rogue Squadron #1

July 1, 1995

X-Wing: Rogue Squadron #2

August 8, 1995

X-Wing: Rogue Squadron #3

September 26, 1995

X-Wing: Rogue Squadron #4

October 31, 1995

Alternate Version

Crimson Empire #1

December 7, 1997

Crimson Empire #2

January 28, 1998

Crimson Empire #3

February 18, 1998

Crimson Empire #4

March 18, 1998

Crimson Empire #5

April 15, 1998

Crimson Empire #6

May 20, 1998

Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #1

November 11, 1998

Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #2

December 9, 1998

Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #3

January 13, 1999

Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #4

February 10, 1999

Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #5

March 10, 1999

Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood #6

April 14, 1999

Crimson Empire Handbook

July 21, 1999

Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #1

October 26, 2011

Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #2

November 30, 2011

Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #3

December 28, 2011

Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #4

February 8, 2012

Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #5

March 7, 2012

Crimson Empire III: Empire Lost #6

April 25, 2012

A New Hope: The Special Edition #1-4

A New Hope: The Special Edition #3

March 1, 1997

A New Hope: The Special Edition #4

April 1, 1997

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith #1

March 16, 2005

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith #2

March 23, 2005

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith #3

April 13, 2005

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith #4

April 20, 2005

Darth Maul: Death Sentence #1

July 25, 2012

Darth Maul: Death Sentence #2

August 29, 2012

Darth Maul: Death Sentence #3

September 26, 2012

Darth Maul: Death Sentence #4

October 31, 2013

Star Wars #0 (Gold Edition Cover)

August 4, 1999

Star Wars Tales #3

March 29, 2000

The Bounty Hunters TPB

September 13, 2000

Invasion: Refugees #0

October 14, 2009

Invasion: Revelations #1 (Dark Horse 25th Anniversary Cover)

July 13, 2011

Books

Young Jedi Knights: Heirs of the Force

June 1, 1995

Young Jedi Knights: Shadow Academy

September 1, 1995

Young Jedi Knights: The Lost Ones

December 13, 1995

Young Jedi Knights: Lightsabers

March 1, 1996

Young Jedi Knights: Darkest Knight

June 1, 1996

Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Under Siege

September 1, 1996

Young Jedi Knights: Shards of Alderaan

January 1, 1997

Alternate Version

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Young Jedi Knights: Diversity Alliance

April 1, 1997

Young Jedi Knights: Delusions of Grandeur

July 1, 1997

Young Jedi Knights: Jedi Bounty

October 1, 1997

Young Jedi Knights: The Emperor’s Plague

January 1, 1998

Young Jedi Knights: Return to Ord Mantell

May 1, 1998

Young Jedi Knights: Trouble on Cloud City

September 1, 1998

Alternate Version

Young Jedi Knights: Crisis at Crystal Reef

December 1, 1998

Han Solo at Star’s End

1997 cover

Han Solo’s Revenge

1997 cover

Han Solo and the Lost Legacy

1997 cover

Dark Forces: Jedi Knight (cover)

October 14, 1998

And interior illustrations…

Convention Paintings

“Rise of the Sith”

Star Wars Celebration III

“A Slight Disturbance in the Force on the Battlefield of Hoth”

Star Wars Celebration V print

“Incident on the Judland Wastes, Tatooine”

Star Wars Celebration Europe print

“Lord Vader’s Persuasion of the Outer Rim Worlds to Join the Empire”

Star Wars Celebration IV print

“Breaking Ground: Imperial Base, Moon of Endor”

Star Wars Celebration VI print

Misc

“The Dewback Patrol”

30th Anniversary print for Star Wars: A New Hope, 1997

“Battle of Hoth”

30th Anniversary print for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, 1997

“Jabba’s Palace”

30th Anniversary print for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, 1997

Unused piece for Franklin Mint sculpted project

Star Wars Insider illustration

Star Wars Galaxy Topps trading card

“Dark Empire: The Bad Guys” packaging art

“The Magistrates of the Empire”, Star Wars Insider

Star Wars Magazine cover

“Boba Fett and the Great Pit of Karkoon”

501st Legion “Droid Hunt” print

Cover for Star Wars Fan Days convention book

Star Wars Insider illustration

“Han Solo in Carbonite”

“Heroes of the Alliance”

Magazine cover for Hero Illustrated

Cover for ‘Star Wars: The Art of Dave Dorman”

Demo painting done live at Blick Art Supply in Wheaton, IL, September 26 2013

To check out more of Dave Dorman’s artwork, or better yet, to purchase some of Dave’s artwork, please check out his official site and blog. Dave updates regularly with events he’ll be appearing at and when new artwork is available. You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter. And be sure to check out his Wasted Lands project.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Around the Web

September 4, 2014, 11:00 pm
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Here is this week’s Around the Web news roundup of Star Wars and beyond.

Art News

Book News

  • Becker & Mayer has a preview of the Imperial Handbook Deluxe Edition by Daniel Wallace.

Comic News

  • Star Wars artist Jan Duursema is pencilling art for DC Comics Earth 2: World’s End. Jan is doing issue #6-8. She also has a two issue mini-series for DC in the works.

Convention & Event News

  • Salt Lake Comic Con is September 4 through 6 in Salt Lake City, UT. Star Wars guests include Sam Witwer, Joe Corroney, Kevin J. Anderson and David Farland (aka Dave Wolverton).
  • Las Cruces Comic Con is September 5 to 7 in Las Cruces, NM. Star Wars Guests include Ray Park.
  • FantasyCon is September 5 through 7 in York, England. Star Wars guests include author Tim Lebbon.
  • Invasion Colchester is September 6 in Colchester, England. Star Wars guests include Nick Joseph, Derek Lyons.
  • Knightcon Star Cars & Heroes is September 6 in Doncaster, England. Star Wars guests include Kenny Baker, Ken Coombs, Alan Flyng, Chris Muncke, David Prowse, Pam Rose, Peter Roy, Femi Taylor.
  • Oz Comic Con Brisbane is September 6 through 7 in Brisbane, Australia. Star Wars guests include Jim Cummings.
  • Montreal ComicCon is September 12 to 14 in Montreal, QC. Star Wars guests include Katee Sackhoff.
  • Richmond Comic Con is September 12 to 14 in Richmond, VA. Star Wars guests include James Marsters.
  • Fanboy Expo is September 12 through 14 in Tampa, FL. Star Wars guests include Erik Bauersfeld, Tim Rose.
  • HawaiiCon is September 12 through 15 in Kohala Coast, HI. Star Wars guests include Cree Summer.
  • Alpha: 2014 – The UK Chrysalis is September 12 to 15 in Peterborough, England. Star Wars guests include Pam Rose.
  • Le Salon des Geek is September 13 in Lorraine, France. Star Wars guests include Alan Flyng, Andy Herd.
  • Oz Comic Con Sydney is September 13 through 14 in sydney, Australia. Star Wars guests include Jim Cummings.
  • Bewitched Fan Fare 2014 is September 17 through 20 in Los Angeles, CA. Star Wars guests include David Ankrum, Felix Silla.
  • Fiction Meets Reality is September 19 through 21 in Speyer, Germany at teh Technik Musuem Speyer. Star Wars guests include Jeremy Bulloch, Daniel Logan.
  • Rose City Comic Con is September 20 through 21 in Portland, OR. Star Wars guests include Cam Clarke.
  • RocCon is September 19 to 21 in Rochester, NY. Star Wars guests include Bonnie Piesse.
  • Autographica is September 19 through 21st in Birmingham, England. Star Wars guests include Kenny Baker, Jeremy Bulloch, Rusty Goffe, David Prowse.
  • Cincinnati Comic Expo is September 19 to 21 in Cincinnati, OH. Star Wars guests include Peter Mayhew, Tim Rose.
  • Vampire Ball is September 26 to 27 in Birmingham, England. Star Wars guests include James Marsters.
  • Courts Celebrities FanFest is September 26 through 27 in Burbank, CA. Star Wars guests include Kathleen Gati.
  • Alamo City Comic Con is September 26 through 28 in San Antonio, TX. Star Wars guests include Tom Kane, Hal Rayle, George Takei.
  • The Pittsburgh Comicon is September 26 to 28 in Monroeville, PA. Star Wars guests include Orli Shoshan, Christian J. Simpson.
  • Stoke Con Trent is September 28 in Stoke-On-Trent, England. Star Wars guests include Paul Blake, Chris Bunn, Laurie Goode, Garrick Hagon, Alan Harris, Barrie Holland, Derek Lyons, Cathy Munroe, Chris Parsons, Toby Philpott, Marc Silk.
  • For those looking ahead to New York Comic Con in October, John Jackson Miller has revealed he’ll be there.

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

Movie & Television News

  • Rebels Report has a list of the first ten episode titles for Star Wars Rebels along with the writers and directors.
  • If you haven’t checked out the four Star Wars Rebels interstitials, there here you go. Keep in mind that they all feature original footage not from any of the episodes.
  • Miltos Yerolemou (Game of Thrones) is joining the Star Wars Episode VII cast according to BBC.
  • Warwick Davis will be hosting Celebrity Squares on ITV starting September 10th.
  • Kyle Newman‘s Barely Lethal now has a teaser poster.
  • In superhero news, Dwayne Johnson will be playing Black Adam, but it won’t tie-in to Batman v. Superman.
  • Mark this as must see awesome, a WWII tanker movie with a great cast: Fury. Release date is currently November 14th.
  • And for anyone who checked out Gareth Edwards Monsters, there’s a trailer out for the sequel (but he’s not directing it).

Toy & Collector News

  • Rancho Obi-Wan has a long list of previews for their upcoming auctions to coincide with their annual gala.

Video Game News

  • Now here’s a game that’s worth looking into: Destiny. Comes out September 9th on Xbox One and PS4.
Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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‘A New Dawn’ Roundup

September 4, 2014, 11:01 pm
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Here is a roundup of all the reviews, interviews and more for John Jackson Miller’s A New Dawn.

Reviews

Interviews

Misc.

If you haven’t ordered A New Dawn yet, you can head on over to Random House’s official book page which includes excerpts, purchase links and more for the hardcover, audiobook and digital versions. You can also check out author John Jackson Miller’s website Faraway Press for all his latest news and events.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot.

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Databurst From the 501st

September 9, 2014, 11:00 pm
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501stLogoLatest Databurst From the 501st covering 501st Legion event news from September 10 through 16th. As always, be sure to mark your calendars and support your local garrisons.

September 11

  • 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Warrensburg, MO for UCMO Get the Red Out at the University of Central Missouri from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
  • Capital City Garrison will be in Ottawa, ON for the South-East Ottawa Community Health Centre Community BBQ from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
  • Central California Garrison will be in Sacramento, CA for Crocker-Con at the Crocker Art Museum from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.
  • German Garrison will be in Solingen at Sdpark for Star Wars on the second hand shop from Noon to 4:00 PM, and in Brakeler Forest for the Trike Ride for Lebensverkrzend Ill Children in Essen.

September 12

  • Badlands Garrison will be in Kamloops, BC for Attack-X 2014 from September 12 to 14th.
  • Garrison Carida will be in Lancaster, PA for Star Wars Night with the Barnstormers from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Clipper Magazine Stadium.
  • Garrison Excelsior will be in Verona, NY for Scare-A-Cuse at Turning Stone Casino from September 12 through 14th.
  • Midwest Garrison will be in Schaumburg, IL at the Legoland Discovery Center from September 12 through 14th.
  • Polish Garrison will be in Chrzanów for Atacon 2014 from September 12 to 14th.
  • Redback Garrison will be at the Southport School fundraiser.
  • Southern California Garrison will be in Ventura, CA for Central Coast Comic Con from September 12 through 14th.

September 13

  • 70th Explorers Garrison will be in Linwood, KS for the Heroes and Halos Childhood Cancer Awareness Celebration at Fall Leaf Farm from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and in Lee’s Summit, MO for the CASA Carnival at Paradise Park from Noon to 3:00 PM.
  • Alpine Garrison will be in Cottonwood Heights, UT for the Big Cottonwood Marathon from 8:30 to 11:30 AM at Mile 19, and in Vernal, UT for the Eastern Utah Expeditionary Force from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
  • Badlands Garrison will be at the Sears Cancer ride fundraiser event.
  • Bloodfin Garrison will be in Indianapolis, IN for the Indiana Hemophilia Walk from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at Ft. Harrison State Park.
  • Central Garrison will be at the Make-A-Wish Sound Dakota Block Party 30th Anniversary.
  • Garrison Carida will be in Oaks, PA for the Brick Fest Lego event at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and in Chambersburg, PA for the Autism Awareness Fair from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the CAMS South School.
  • German Garrison will be in Offenbach for Straenfest.
  • Midwest Garrison will be in Morton, IL for the Pumpkin Festival Parade, in Chicago, IL for the Resident Appreciation Day, and in Skokie, IL for the Star Wars Extravaganza II with author Jeffrey Brown.
  • Mountain Garrison will be in Colorado Springs, CO for the Tears Foundation 5K Walk from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and in Denver, CO for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
  • New England Garrison will be in Manchester, NH for Granite State Comic Con 2014.
  • Northeast Remnant Garrison will be in Phillipsburg, NJ for Sci-Fi Fantasy Day at Nevermoor Games and Hobbies from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Old Line Garrison will be in Westminster, MD for the Inspirational Walk Run Westminster from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Carroll Community College.
  • Redback Garrison will be in North New South Wales for the Casino Beef Week Truck Show, and they’ll be making their September Wonder Factor visit.
  • Southern California Garrison will be Los Angeles, CA for the Childrens Hospital Los Angeles NICCU Survivors Picnic.
  • UK Garrison will be in Nottinghamshire for West Stockwith Charity Fun Weekend from September 13 to 14, in Teeside for Teeside Unleashed IV, in Hinkley for the Star Wars themed charity fundraiser, in St. Albans for Pots of Art Superhero Day, in Newmarket for the Old School House Day Nursery Fundraiser, in Mere for the Mere Carnival, in Newport IOW for the Classic Car Show, and in Romford for Sainsbury’s Supports Mitchell Huth Memorial Fund.
  • Wisconsin Garrison will be in Milwaukee, WI for the Briggs and Al’s Run at Marquette University’s Alumni Memorial Union from 8:30 to 10:30 AM.

September 14

  • Badlands Garrison will be in Edmonton for Autism Speaks, in Calgary for the CBSMobile blood donor clinic event.
  • Carolina Garrison will be in Florence, SC for Florence Comic-Con from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Connecticut Garrison will be in East Hartford, CT for Wishes on Wheels Truck Convoy 2014.
  • Old Line Garrison will be in Silver Spring, MD for the Maker Faire from Noon to 5:00 PM at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
  • Redback Garrison will be in Brisbane for the Nundah Festival.
  • Southern California Garrison will be in Century City, CA for the Justice Jog 2014 at the corner of Santa Monica Blvd and Avenue of the Stars from 8:00 to 11:00 AM.
  • UK Garrison will be in Cardiff for the Walk to Cure and in Maidstone for Demoncon 8.

Next Databurst…September 17th.

*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.

Posted By: Skuldren for Roqoo Depot. Shoot straight and troop on.

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