The Star Wars Underworld Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest updates about The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew. They start by discussing Jon Favreau's latest comments teasing his upcoming movie, and discuss whether the marketing for the movie is doing a good enough job building up excitement for Star Wars' return to theatres. Then they talk about Lesley Headland's recent comments about The Acolyte's cancellation, and what those remarks can tell us about the behind-the-scenes of making a Star Wars show for Disney now. And, then they celebrate Star Wars, picking up over twenty nominations at the Children's and Family Emmys. Plus, how to celebrate the behind-the-scenes talent in Hollywood, why was The Acolyte's cancellation public when it wasn't for other Star Wars shows, and Attack of the Ben clones! All this and much more!

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On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah dive into all the latest and greatest bits of Star Wars news! They discuss Sigourney Weaver's comments about Lucasfilm's renewed approach to storytelling and how that might effect things going forward. They also touch on some updates from The Mandalorian And Grogu, including the reveal of the names of Grogu's Anazellen friends. Plus, Life Day celebrations are coming to Disney Parks, Oscar Isaac sets his demands for working with Disney again, and Star Wars: Starfighter just might be the first true stadalone Star Wars film. Furthermore, we eulogize Star Wars Insider and its lasting impact on Star Wars fandom. Tune in for all of that and so much more!

 

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On this episode Chris, Ben and Dominic discuss Andor's big wins at the Emmys! The series not only took home four awards for costumes, production design, editing and VFX, but it's also still in the running for more! What are its chances, and how much do these awards actually matter? Plus, do we ever get bored with Star Wars? What are our favorite pieces of unused concept art? Which other letters could be turned into starfighters? We'll answer all of these questions and a whole lot more!

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Ahsoka episode five breakdown! Better late than never, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down THAT episode of Ahsoka, episode five, "Shadow Warrior". They analyze the long-awaited reunion of Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker, exploring how their relationship has changed over the years and how their dynamic has evolved since we last saw them. They also discuss how the series handled the Clone Wars flashbacks and why those moments were chosen as key points in Ahsoka's life. And they look at Anakin's headspace in this moment and what he may still have to learn. Plus, Ben's latest character, Doctor Who connections in Star Wars, and the possibility of more Clone Wars-era stories. All this and much more!

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Ahsoka episodes 3 & 4 discussion! On this episode, Dominic and Ben are joined by Din of F-105 (Website) to break down the third and fourth episodes of Ahsoka, "Time to Fly" and "Fallen Jedi". They discuss the portrayal of Hera Syndulla in the series by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and how the character interacts with the New Republic establishment. They also discuss the introduction of Senator Xiono, his Star Wars Resistance connections and what he could represent with the New Republic government. Then, they talk about Sabine's arc in the series and what it says about the Force. And they look at what Dave Filoni's new title and role at Lucasfilm means for the future of Star Wars. Plus, Dominic and Ben trade cultures, the stuff we're glad we missed during the hiatus, and Hayden Christensen's latest return to Star Wars. All this and much more!

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Ahsoka episodes 1 and 2 break down & EK Johnston interview! Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are back to discuss the first two episodes of Ahsoka, "Master and Apprentice" and "Toil and Trouble". They discuss the introductions to Ahsoka, Sabine, Baylan, and Shin, as well as our return to Lothal and the concept of other galaxies in the Star Wars universe. They also discuss what it means for Sabine to be able to tap into the Force and whether the series did enough to sell the Ahsoka and Sabine as master and apprentice. Plus, crawls, cliffhangers, and an edition of Ben's Connection Corner that is either too long or too short. And Dominic interviews author EK Johnston about her new novel Crimson Climb! All this and much more!

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Somehow, the SWU returned… Weesa Back! The strikes are over, so Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah return to the airwaves to get caught up on all they missed during the hiatus. They share their thoughts on Ahsoka, highlighting some standout moments from the series. Then, they discuss the news that the Lando series is now a movie and being written by Donald and Stephen Glover. After that they turn things over to the listeners for an extended Ask The SWU segment where they cover more Ahsoka thoughts, looking ahead at what projects are next, and what they got up to during the break. Then, Dominic sits down with The High Republic authors Charles Soule, Cavan Scott, George Mann, and Justina Ireland to preview Phase 3 of the series. Plus, what the hosts did during the hiatus, Guillermo Del Toro's cancelled Jabba the Hutt movie, and Ben debuts a new character. All this and much more!

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On this episode Ben is joined by Joel from Eye On Canon and Jesse from the Question/Possible Answer Podcast to discuss the latest Star Wars news, including some breaking updates from San Diego Comic Con! They start off by examining new comments from both John Boyega and Temuera Morrison and speculate about if the actors will return as their respective Star Wars characters. Furthermore they discuss a The Acolyte update, some non-news about the Lando show, and a couple of new quotes from Bob Iger and how they interface with the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. They also take time to explore all the exciting Star Wars reveals from SDCC, including costumes, props and concept art from Ahsoka, new Lego sets, upcoming panels, and more! Plus, what will the Star Wars galaxy look like 25,000 years in the past? We discuss that and so much more!

  Special Note: This episode was recorded during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, all the Star Wars media being discussed here wouldn't exist. We stand in solidarity with all those currently on strike. We also strongly encourage our viewers to donate to the Entertainment Community Fund to help industry workers in need: https://ow.ly/uGrG50PhtSm   Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord
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AHSOKA TRAILER BREAKDOWN! On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris dissect and discuss the brand-new trailer for the upcoming series, Ahsoka.  They talk about how the series feels like a continuation of Rebels, but also how the characters have grown and evolved since we last saw them.  They also break down the reveal that Ahsoka tried to train Sabine and walked away from her, and what this says about her past, present, and future.  And they look at Hera's role in this story and how she might clash with Mon Mothma.  Plus, Bob Iger shows his true colours, Star Wars picks up some major award nominations, and the future of the entertainment industry.  All this and much more!   Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny from a Star Wars fan perspective and review the season three episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.  They start by talking about Dial of Destiny, what this film tells us about James Mangold as a filmmaker (and his Star Wars film) and Lucasfilm's continues use of CGI de-aging technology. SPOILER DISCUSSION FROM 46:07 TO 58:53. Then they talk about Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian season three, which leads to some reminiscing about the old "Rebels Recon" and "Clone Wars Download" days.  Plus, is Thrawn looking for the world between worlds, could Mara Jade show up in the Rey movie, and how long until we get a Shania Twain song in Star Wars? All this and much more!   Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord
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