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385: ANDOR Press Roundtables - An Evil Love Story

Even though we are just under a month until the premiere of Star Wars: ANDOR on Disney+, we are going to whet your appetite here with audio and our thoughts from the virtual press day! Not only did we learn a lot from a virtual press conference, Sarah and Richard joined Star Wars fan site roundtables featuring the cast, including Diego Luna.    While it was a joy to talk with Star Wars alums Diego Luna (“Cassian Andor” and Executive Producer), Genevieve O’Reilly (“Mon Mothma”), and Tony Gilroy (Executive Producer / Writer / Showrunner), the true surprise and delight turned out to be Star Wars newbies Kyle Soller (“Syril Karn”) and Denise Gough (“Dedra Meero”). The two were paired for their roundtable and hinted at a romantic arc for their characters. In their words, “an evil love story.”   Others joining in the virtual press conference include Adria Arjona (“Bix Caleen”) and host Joe Neumaier, film critic for the New York Daily News.   Star Wars: ANDOR Synopsis:  

384: SHE-HULK and Disneyland Magic Keys

Hulk out with us as we share a She-Hulk comic book primer, and our thoughts on the latest Disney+ Marvel series, She-Hulk: Attorney At Law!! Then it’s time for some controversial Disneyland Magic Key discussion.   She-Hulk: Attorney At Law Synopsis:   At heart, this new Marvel Disney+ series is a 30-minute comedy, following the beats of an enjoyable half-hour comedy series.   Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) is a single 30-something woman with a career as an attorney. Not only must she navigate dating and her job, but she also recently became imbued with hulk-powers, and can transform into a green 6 ft 7 in hulk. Consequently she becomes head of the Specialty division of a legal firm, focusing on superhuman-oriented legal cases.   The series is 9 episodes, and includes appearances by familiar faces. Mark Ruffalo returns as Bruce Banner/Hulk. Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/Abomination, and Benedict Wong as Wong.    Disneyland Magic Keys   Disneyland Magic Keys are FI

383: Classic Marvel STAR WARS Comics #38 "RIDERS IN THE VOID"

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Are you ready for a trippy, stand-alone issue of Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics " RIDERS IN THE VOID " (May 1980)? New artists and artwork, plus a one-off storyline that taps into current day fears, RIDERS IN THE VOID split our readers. Richard and Sarah share their differing opinions! Ready? VOOORP!!   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics is on YouTube! Watch and read along with us.   Since this comic series lends itself so well to a visuals, we recommend watching on YouTube. We will continue to describe the issues as we're talking, for those of you who are visually impaired.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_lZA1G5-e8     Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics #38 “Riders in the Void" Description:   Title: " Riders in the Void" Release Date:  May 27, 1980 Writer: Archie Goodwin, Michael Golden Artwork: Michael Golden, Terry Austin Cover Art: Michael Golden Editors: Jim Shooter, Archie Goodwin, Danny Fingeroth   Synopsis

382: LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation

Ain’t no party like a LEGO STAR WARS SUMMER VACATION!!! Tune in for a fun interview with Summer Vacation director Ken Cunningham and writer/EP David Shayne, followed by our take on the new ANDOR Trailer. (0:00) Opening and Today in Star Wars History (11:42) Richard and Sarah Woloski share their LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation Review (22:33) INTERVIEW: Director Ken Cunningham and writer/executive producer David Shayne. Huge thank you to Lucasfilm for this 1:1 interview.   (39:51) Skywalking Shout-Outs (42:16) ANDOR Trailer 2 comments - we also share your comments and reactions Order TODAY IN STAR WARS HISTORY, PART 1   Purchase through Amazon   Autographed Edition with bag, bookmark and limited edition button     Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Ne