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This week's news includes our recaps of May the Fourth, new book news, and some speculation on Star Wars: Starfighter.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What we did on May the Fourth, The completion of the first week of filming on season two of Ahsoka, Some speculation on Star Wars: Starfighter, The announcement of Star Wars: Last Order, An excerpt from Wayseeker, and The announcement of Nightlands.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Although the jetlag has left him scarred and deformed, Freddy C is BACK from Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, Japan. He's here to tell us all about his experience and be our tour guide to all the Legends-related info that came out of the convention. We'll speculate about Starfighter, the Legends references in Andor Season 2, and of course Maul: Shadow Lord and the mysterious red-skinned Twi'lek—could it be Darth Talon? Listen to find out what we think.

In this special Star Wars Day episode, we unpack all the new content announced during the recent Star Wars celebration in Japan, including the confirmed Mandalorian movie, Ryan Gosling's Starfighter film, the animated series featuring Darth Maul, Lego Star Wars content and the general future of the Star Wars universe with new trilogies and streaming series confirmed to be in the works. CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome. Star Wars Day Celebration Kickoff02:00 New Star Wars Films Announced06:55 Ryan Gosling's Starfighter Movie09:45 Future Star Wars Movies and Trilogies11:42 Upcoming Star Wars TV Series14:45 Darth Maul Animated Series16:45 Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy Sequel20:38 Star Wars Toys and Gaming News26:15 What We're Looking Forward to the Most31:00 Wrap Up and Goodbye! 

On the latest episode of Hyperspace Theories podcast, hosts Tricia Barr and B.J. Priester report from Star Wars Celebration Japan on the latest news and happenings. Highlights from key panels - The Mandalorian and Grogu, Andor Season 2, Ahsoka, Star Wars Animation 25th Anniversary - are discussed. Let's celebrate Star Wars!

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In Episode 135 hosts, Alyce and Laura catch up* on Star Wars Celebration news and dive into Andor S2 and how we're feeling about it after being underwhelmed by S1.Dark Matter filmed front of Laura's apartment and it was the coolest thing that's ever happened to her… man, that's sadAlyce girlbossed too hard, so you know what that means: chaos cubesSpotify poll! Tell us how your bougie a-- serves bubbly in your houseIt turns out Andor didn't rework its S2 release schedule to qualify for the Emmys… so it for real is starting to feel like an attackStar Wars Celebration Japan highlights! The Mando movie will have walkers and troopers and Zeb, oh my!Star Wars animation is back, baby! Maul: Shadow Lord was announced at SWCJ as the next animated series, along with more Star Wars Visions and The Ninth Jedi (Visions S1) gets a full series.The High Republic Phase III will wrap up with a comic that has an ominous descriptionGang's all here! It's The High Republic's Luminous Nine in full temple armor for your viewing pleasure. Also, Ember lives!Google's AI killed at least 5 trees trying to do an image search of Jordanna SparkburnRecap on Tap: More non-spoilery thoughts on The High Republic: Into the Light, plus Laura and Alyce may finally be coming around on Andor? Maybe?In Toast To, Alyce finally returns to her D&D game and Laura finds out exactly how the Empire STRIPPED Back at Star Wars burlesque.Helpful links referenced in this episode:Kevin, John and Laura discussed the first 3 episodes of Andor season 2 on The Jedi Way, and there is some disagreement in the room, to say the least!Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodBluesky: forcetoastpod.bsky.socialEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!

Frank, Jonathan and Squeaks pack this extra-long Geek Freaks with trivia giveaways, rapid-fire reviews, and the biggest headlines from Star Wars Celebration Japan. They grade the first three episodes of Andor season 2, Bethesda's surprise Oblivion Remastered, the punishing new RPG Expedition 33, and WWE's WrestleMania 41. Stick around for deep fandom news on Ahsoka, Darth Maul, Disney fortnight, Ready or Not 2, Hunger Games, a Geek Freaks network update, and fresh recommendations. Timestamps & Topics Time Topic 00:00 Welcome, cast intros, how the giveaway quiz works 01:17 Marvel trivia challenge – each correct answer unlocks free merch 04:45 Andor S2 E1-3 spoiler-lite review & letter grade 15:16 Oblivion Remastered impressions, performance talk 24:45 Hands-on with Expedition 33 and its timing-based combat 34:56 WrestleMania 41 results, Cena's heel turn, Becky Lynch surprise 45:15 Star Wars Celebration recap – Outlaws DLC, Light & Magic S2, Ahsoka S2 casting, Visions S3, Darth Maul series, Shawn Levy's Starfighter 58:35 Daredevil S4 date, Sarah Michelle Gellar joins Ready or Not 2 01:04:00 New Hunger Games: Sunrise of the Reaping casting & timeline 01:08:00 Network news – Fandom Portals Marvel month, Anime Plus, Challenge Accepted, Disney Moms Gone Wrong returns 5/11 01:09:55 Recommendations of the week 01:13:40 Final sign-off, how to win merch on social media Key Takeaways Audience giveaways return: each trivia answer right means another T-shirt up for grabs. Andor keeps its political edge; episode pacing feels slow yet purposeful earning an A- grade. Bethesda's Oblivion Remastered modernises visuals but crashes push it to a solid 8/10. Expedition 33 surprises with reactive turn-based battles and near-flawless performance for a 9/10 score. WrestleMania 41 delivers crowd-pleasing twists, though overall hype falls to 7/10. Celebration reveals: Rory McCann replaces the late Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, Admiral Ackbar joins the fight against Thrawn, Hayden Christensen cameo confirmed, and a Darth Maul animated series is on the way. Network highlight: Disney Moms Gone Wrong is back on May 11. Memorable Quotes “I'm already at the point where I'm sneaking around one-shotting bandits again… it feels like coming home.” – Frank on Oblivion Remastered “This is Final Fantasy meets Elden Ring and I can't put the controller down.” – Squeaks on Expedition 33 “It dawned on me… Dedra and Syril are Dwight and Angela in space.” – Frank on the Empire power couple in Andor “John Cena just played the villain and the crowd didn't know whether to boo or cry.” – Squeaks Call to Action Enjoying the show? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leave a quick five-star review, and share the episode using #GeekFreaksPodcast so more geek friends can join the fun. Links & Resources All news sourced from GeekFreaksPodcast.com Geek Freaks Network shows: Geek Freaks, Challenge Accepted, Outlast, Anime Plus, Fandom Portals, Disney Moms Gone Wrong Follow Us Website: GeekFreaksPodcast.com Facebook: facebook.com/thegeekfreakspodcast Instagram: instagram.com/geekfreakspodcast Threads: threads.net/@geekfreakspodcast Twitter: twitter.com/geekfreakspod Patreon: patreon.com/GeekFreaksPodcast Listener Questions Got a hot take on Andor or thoughts on WrestleMania 41? Send voice memos or written questions to info@GFPods.com and we may feature you next episode. Apple Podcast Tags Geek Culture, Star Wars, Marvel, WWE, Video Games, TV Reviews, Movie News, Comic Books, Podcasting, Fandom

¡Bienvenidos a otra intro de Héroes! En esta oportunidad, Rober estuvo jugando "No More Room In Hell 2", Alan estuvo escuchando la adaptación a podcast o audiodrama (?!) de "Batman Año Uno", y Sebas se estuvo queriendo desuscribir de este planeta después de haber visto el primer capítulo de la 7a temporada de "Black Mirror". Sumado a eso, comentamos brevemente el 2o capítulo de la 2a temporada de "The Last Of Us" (sí, ustedes saben cuál es) completamente carente de spoilers. Y además, ¡noticias!: Star Wars vuelve al cine con "Starfighter" en 2027, vimos el nuevo trailer de "Predator: Badlands", se prepara una adaptación live action de "D&D: Forgotten Realms" para el año próximo, más quilombos en EEUU con el lanzamiento de la Nintendo Switch 2, ¡y más! ▶ Encontranos en nuestras redes: IVOOX: https://bit.ly/3vKq8FE SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3hJzh9g INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heroes.radio Cafecito: https://cafecito.app/heroesradio Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3VkP3fV Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/3vgwM8U

Episode 320! Prijsvraag: win de knikkerzak van KLM, de nieuwe amenity bag die de passagiers ontvangen in de business class. Ga snel luisteren, beantwoord de vraag en stuur het antwoord naar info@tmhc.nl En nog veel meer: Woo-verzoek over de vlucht van Rutte naar Trump met het regeringsvliegtuig, het gemak van noise canceling headphones, de Vakantiekoning kiest voor de Airbus, arrogante Air France piloten vinden KLM een low cost airline en een antieke Starfighter moet weg uit Zwolle. De Belgische piloot Vrieske - een levende legende - neemt afscheid van zijn F-16. (00:00) Ultimate Kashmir Remix - DJ Turbulence (00:48) Omvliegen door conflict India-Pakistan (03:37) Leader (04:35) Philip met Dreamliner naar Taiwan (10:12) Noise canceling headphones: handig (11:02) De hoofdprijs: KLM amenity bag (12:11) De Vakantiekoning gaat op de Airbus vliegen (12:39) Toekomst PH-GOV is onzeker (14:51) Woo-verzoek over tripje Rutte met regeringsvliegtuig (17:50) Prijsvraag: win de beruchte amenity bag van de KLM! (20:21) Raad het vliegtuig (22:14) Amerika schiet met peperdure raketten op Houthi drones (23:21) Air France piloten vinden KLM een low cost airline (27:14) Wat kost het? As uitstrooien met vliegtuig (29:09) Starfighter weggehaald bij school in Zwolle (30:17) Legendarische Belgische F-16 piloot Vrieske zwaait af (34:44) Verwarrend, de cijfers van SouthWest Airlines (36:34) Sander is The King of KLM (38:06) Uitvaart van veelvlieger Paus Franciscus (38:52) Afsluit.g Muziek: Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Commentaar en tips stuur je naar info@tmhc.nl Thanks TheNewArea51 for the E-3TF audio clip. Michiel Koudstaal is onze voice-over. Voor al je stemmenwerk ga naar voxcast.nl

(00:00) Il pacchetto di riforme degli Oscar(01:43) Tutti gli attori che hanno detto "no grazie" a Star Wars: Starfighter(02:44) Update del box office cinese(03:44) La serie tv di The Holdovers(05:39) Paapa Essiedu e Jack Thorne in una serie tv per Channel 4 

Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 is in the books, and we begin to recap the convention and all the news and reveals in this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How we took in Star Wars Celebration Japan at home over the weekend, The announcement of Star Wars Starfighter, What we learned about The Mandalorian and Grogu, The reveal of the next animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, Light & Magic season two now available on Disney+, Star Wars publishing news, Updates to Smuggler's Run at Galaxy's Edge at the Disney parks, and The announcement of the location and date of the next Star Wars Celebration. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Want to let us know if you agree or have a "hot take" about our show or a burning Star Wars topic, hit the Holonet and send us a text!In episode 194 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake, and Chris dive deep into the explosive three-episode premiere of Andor Season 2 in a spoiler-filled recap and review. From Cassian's botched TIE Fighter heist to the harrowing assault attempt on Bix and the gut-wrenching loss of Brasso, the Geeks break down every gritty and emotional beat that's pushing Star Wars storytelling into bold, mature territory. They also explore Mon Mothma's spiral, Luthen's ruthless decisions, and the Empire's tightening grip on Ghorman.Plus, the guys break down the official reveal of Star Wars: Starfighter — a new film led by Ryan Gosling and helmed by Deadpool & Wolverine director Shawn Levy. New character details, a more contained tone, and some surprising casting rejections raise fascinating questions about the future of the franchise on the big screen.And finally, Ahsoka Season 2 is loading up the roster with returning legends! From Thrawn and Ezra to the return of Anakin and Admiral Ackbar, the Geeks talk through all 13 characters confirmed for Season 2, including what they are most excited for in the new season.***Please note that there is some light swearing, but no F-bombs. There is also discussion of adult themed topics.******The views expressed in this show are those of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***

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We're back with another edition of News Drop covering the most important stories from late April across film, video games, and TV.• Box office triumph for "Sinners" with $48 million opening weekend, beating "Minecraft" which still performed strongly with $40 million in its third weekend• Ryan Coogler's heartfelt thank you letter to fans, expressing gratitude for theatrical support of "Sinners"• Joseph Azada and Whitney Peak cast in Hunger Games prequel "Sunrise on the Reaping" as Haymitch and Lenore• New Star Wars movie "Starfighter" announced starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Shawn Levy• Oscar implementing stricter voting rules requiring members to watch all nominees before voting• Early positive reactions to Marvel's "Thunderbolts," with Florence Pugh's performance receiving particular praise• Bethesda shadow-drops Oblivion Remaster for $50 (free on Game Pass)• Disturbing report on Roblox users creating school shooting simulations• Marvel Rivals announcing upcoming swimsuit skins • Multiple Star Wars TV announcements including Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin in Ahsoka Season 2• "Holes" Disney+ adaptation announces cast, featuring gender-swapped protagonist• Several new Star Wars projects announced including "Maul: Shadow Lord" animated seriesFeel free to subscribe to the channel and check out our other content including video game coverage and film/TV impressions!Music Produced by BlackOutBeatz414: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackOutBeatz414Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeekVisionz/Twitch: www.twitch.tv/geekvizentYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GeekvisionzEnt.

For those who were there, for those who will never forget, for those who will experience it for the first time… it's BLAST POINTS ALIVE on the Holonet News Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan! We had just got back from the awesome Ahsoka panel and we're talking all about that and all the insane Star Wars madness and fun we'd experienced so far at Celebration! Mandalorian & Grogu! Starfighter! Maul! Andor! Food! Yoda blinking! Spinal Tap! All recorded LIVE in front of an enthralled and confused audience! So suck down a B12 jelly pouch, listen today and celebrate the love! JOIN THE BLAST POINTS ARMY and SUPPORT BLAST POINTS ON PATREON! COMMENTARIES FOR EVERY SKELETON CREW EPISODE! NEW EMPIRE STRIKES BACK COMMENTARY! Theme Music downloadable tracks! Extra goodies! and so much MORE! www.patreon.com/blastpoints Blast Points T-SHIRTS are now available! Represent your favorite podcast everywhere you go! Get logo shirts while supplies last! Perfect for conventions, dates, formal events and more! Get them here: www.etsy.com/shop/Gibnerd?section_id=21195481 If you dug the show, please leave BLAST POINTS a review on iTunes, Spotify and share the show with friends! If you leave an iTunes review, we will read it on a future episode! Honestly! Talk to Blast Points on twitter at @blast_points "Like" Blast Points on Facebook Join the Blast Points Super Star Wars Chill Group here www.facebook.com/groups/ BlastPointsGroup/ we are also on Instagram! Wow! www.instagram.com/blastpoints Your hosts are Jason Gibner & Gabe Bott! contact BLAST POINTS at : contact@blastpointspodcast.com May the Force be with you, always! This podcast is not affiliated in any way with Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, The Walt Disney Company, or any of their affiliates or subsidiaries.

We discussed the Variety headline hypocrisy surrounding Ryan Coogler's “Sinners”; announcements made during the Star Wars Celebration event; Ryan Gosling starring in Sean Levy's Starfighter; Ryan Coogler's next project is The X-Files; all this and more! QOTD: “If you have to beat 1 male actor in a fight to win $1M, who do you pick?” I F••k Wit It!: Sinners - Juac Warfare - jonnikuest NEED MERCH?!: www.insensitivemerch.com Join the cult of Casual Nerds and get up to 15% off! AFFILIATE PODCASTS: CriticalMass (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/criticalmass-podcast/id1350565395) For more info about us visit: asylumstudios.live/ Contact via email: joaquin@asylumstudios.live AsylumStudios #InsensitiveCulture #podcast #podcasting #spotify #podcasts #podcastersofinstagram #podcastlife #podcaster #youtube #hollywood #movienews #comedy #itunes #podcasters #film #applepodcasts #podcastshow #interview #newpodcast #television #spotifypodcast #applepodcast #cinema #radioshow #popculture

Where do we start!? Star Wars Celebration Japan wrapped up and dropped some mega bombs on the future of movies and Disney Plus! A Darth Maul series? A new Star Wars movie Starfighter? Plus so much more and now the road to Celebration 2027 in Los Angeles is here! Star Wars Andor season 2 first 3 episodes are here and we will break it all down, react and review! What a ride! Episode 304 #starwars #podcast #livestream #maytheforcebewithyou #disneyplus #starwarstheory #starwarsnews #starwarstrilogy #andor #vader #starwarscelebration Sarlacc Digest Podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/Thms9gXQ If you are interested in being a Patreon we will be indebted to you... https://www.patreon.com/sarlaccdigestpodcast Grab Merchandise Here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/sarlacc-digest-store For all your action figure stand needs and more: http://www.toschestationemporium.com use promo code for 10% off!: sarlaccdigestpodcast Tosche Station Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@toschestationemporium Check out Tommy at: https://www.youtube.com/@BlitzTransmissions Check out Alex at: https://www.youtube.com/@ShadoweKnowsNetwork Intro Music By: Michael Patsos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patsosm

In this powerful episode of Challenge Accepted, Frank and Thomas return to break down the first three episodes of Andor Season 2. With its return, Andor brings layered storytelling, political tension, and the gritty realism that has set it apart from other Star Wars shows. The hosts discuss Cassian's full transformation into a rebel leader, Mon Mothma's personal sacrifices, and the Empire's terrifying strategies of control. From unexpected romances to moral dilemmas and dark parallels with real-world issues, this is a deep dive into one of the most human stories in the galaxy far, far away. Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 Introduction and three-episode format discussion 00:55 The return of Andor and its standout writing 02:00 Cassian's leadership and evolution as a rebel 03:30 Comparing Cassian to Han Solo and grounding Star Wars 06:00 New rebel factions and the fragmented resistance 08:00 Lord of the Flies parallels and chaos in rebellion ranks 09:30 Empire propaganda and the Ministry of Fables 11:00 Cassian's friends facing injustice and survival 13:00 Nazi parallels and real-world reflection in the Empire 15:00 Mon Mothma's emotional journey and her daughter's marriage 18:00 Tension between tradition and rebellion in Mon Mothma's family 21:00 Tay's breakdown and the price of loyalty 24:00 Cassian's jungle mission and factional mistrust 29:00 Symbolism in the children's games and the Empire's power 33:00 The complexity of youthful rebellion 35:00 Mon Mothma's dance and her moment of joy 38:00 The cost of sacrifice and Luthen's moral gray zone 41:00 Dedra and Cyril's disturbing dynamic 44:00 Bix's trauma and the grittiest scene in Star Wars history 47:00 Visual direction and symbolism in the Tie fighter rescue 50:00 Reflecting on Luke Skywalker's role in the original trilogy 54:00 The state of modern Star Wars, The Acolyte, and storytelling standards 57:00 Starfighter, Gosling, and what's next in the galaxy 58:10 Final thoughts and listener callout Key Takeaways: Andor Season 2 deepens its focus on grounded storytelling and moral nuance. Cassian fully embraces his role as a leader, bringing compassion to rebellion. Mon Mothma's storyline explores generational expectations and political sacrifice. Empire propaganda is shown through chillingly realistic parallels to history. The show doesn't shy away from mature, dark themes rarely seen in Star Wars. Visual direction and character writing are among the strongest in the franchise. Quotes: “This isn't just Star Wars. This is storytelling that trusts the audience.” “The rebellion is messy. The empire is clean. That's what makes it terrifying.” “I wish you were drunk... That line hit harder than any explosion.” “Cassian's not just fighting the Empire. He's fighting for people.” Call to Action: Enjoying the deep dives? Support us by leaving a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Share this episode with your fellow Star Wars fans and help spread the rebellion. Join the conversation online using #ChallengeAcceptedPodcast and let us know your thoughts on Andor Season 2! Links and Resources: All news and breakdowns sourced from GeekFreaksPodcast.com Follow Us: Instagram: @ChallengeAcceptedLive TikTok: @ChallengeAcceptedLive Twitter: @CAPodcastLive Listener Questions: Want us to cover a specific series or film next? Email us at challengeacceptedgfx@gmail.com or DM us on socials. Your question might make it into the next episode! Apple Podcast Tags: Andor, Star Wars, Cassian Andor, Mon Mothma, Rebellion, Disney Plus, Challenge Accepted Podcast, Geek Culture, Star Wars Review, Empire, Rogue One, Sci-Fi Podcast, Luthen Rael, Dedra Meero, Bix Caleen

Welcome to a brand new episode of Exploring Humanity Through Sci-Fi. On this week's Explore Weekly, an episode is packed with exciting headlines—most notably, a rundown of the newly announced Star Wars projects revealed at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, including a standalone Star Wars Starfighter movie starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy, as well as updates on other anticipated films and series set in the galaxy far, far away. You'll also hear reviews and previews from across the genre spectrum, including a look at Andor Season 2, the upcoming Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow film, and an insightful review of the unique Cinderella retelling, The Ugly Stepsister. Plus, there's fresh casting news for the animated Animal Farm adaptation, updates on the next Godzilla vs. Kong sequel, and a detailed discussion on the heart-stopping twist in HBO's The Last of Us. The episode wraps up with insights on Alexander Skarsgård's new role in Murderbot, a nostalgic ranking of performances in John Carpenter's The Thing, and lots more.  Start Your Free One Trial Of Sci-Fi Talk Plus  

This week on That Comic Podcast we're diving headfirst into hyperspace and hype!We're breaking down the full Star Wars Celebration 2025 schedule, including the Mandalorian & Grogu trailer leak, Sigourney Weaver joining the galaxy far, far away, and that insane Starfighter movie reveal with Ryan Gosling. Oh, and Maul: Shadow Lord is real—and it's giving Rebels prequel energy in the best way. We also talk Ahsoka Season 2, the upcoming Thrawn vs. Jedi Survivor manga, and the reveal of Roy McCann (aka The Hound) as Balon Skoll. Plus, Star Wars: Zero Company, a brand new turn-based tactics game, is on the way. Strategy nerds, rejoice.Then we swing over to Marvel with our take on the Fantastic Four trailer—backlash, badass moments, and a deep dive into Shalla-Bal and her Silver Surfer origins (this ain't a gender swap, folks, it's actual canon).Also: Our Daredevil: Born Again recap—including Disney+'s most gruesome scene yet.Season 2 predictions and if Marvel's really going darker.A peek at that Superman Day featurette.And finally—we're gearing up for Super Jersey Comic Expo! We'll be at Booth 142/143 with Comic Universe and That! Gatekeeper Comics—talking comics, slinging prints, and maybe over-caffeinating. Come say what's up!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/that-comic-podcast--5896499/support.

We are traveling BACK to that Galaxy Far Far Away! Hayley and Brian and joined by fellow SPaRC Jedi Council member James Hewings to talk all things Star Wars. Mainly chatting about Andor Season One and the Cassian/ K-2SO Marvel One Shot, in anticipation of Andor Season Two, dropping on Disney +. Also discussed is all the great news revealed at this past weekend's Star Wars Celebration Japan. From Shawn Levy's Starfighter movie, starring Ryan Gosling, to Maul: Shadow Lord from Lucasfilm Animation, to Star Wars: Visions Season 3 and Visions: Presents Micro-series, and much much more. Now THIS is podcasting!Comic Read: Star Wars: Rogue One - Cassian & K-2SO SPecial (2017)EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COMTWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourcePagesCastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcepagespodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SPARCPODCASTSPaRC's Podcast Buddies:Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-bifrost-the-mighty-thor-podcast/id1572200841Dan and Ian Have Questions - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-and-ian-have-questions-podcast/id1587402809Commute: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commute-the-podcast/id1552657624Segabits - https://segabits.com/Machtails From the Cantina - https://www.facebook.com/machtailsfromthecantina/Rebel Force Radio Presents "The Babu Freaks" - https://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/category/BaJacked Kirby - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-kirby/id1248146026So Weird So Fun - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-weird-so-fun-swsf-friends-through-fandom/id1793135012Star Wars YOU-niverse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-you-niverse-podcast/id1704904756

Topic wise, today's show can be broken down into 3 different things.  First, we talk about the passing of Pope Francis and the conclave, Star Wars and the announcement of Starfighter with Ryan Gosling, and our new segment What's The Tea Bagging with Dan and Raj.  LINKS:Pope Francis, 266th occupant of the throne of St. Peter, has diedWhat Is the Plot and Timeline of Star Wars: Starfighter?The Treehouse is a daily DFW based comedy podcast and radio show. Leave your worries outside and join Dan O'Malley, Trey Trenholm, Raj Sharma, and their guests for laughs about current events, stupid news, and the comedy that is their lives. If it's stupid, it's in here.The Treehouse WebsiteDefender OutdoorsCLICK HERE TO DONATE:The RMS Treehouse Listeners Foundation

What happens when two Star Wars podcasts collide? Find out in this special crossover episode as The Force Of Course (Ted, Lauren, and Andrew) joins the crew of Smugglers' Galaxy! Get ready for a lively discussion on everything from the mysterious Starfighter movie with Ryan Gosling to the excitement surrounding Ahsoka Season 2, Visions, and the first look at the Mandalorian & Grogu movie. But the big question remains: which of the announced Star Wars films will actually make it to theaters? We're breaking down the probabilities! Download and listen!

Star Wars Celebration has come to a close in Japan and we're here to have a fun chat about all the exciting reveals, the biggest headlines that came from the convention and some beautiful speeches delivered by Ahmed Best and Dave Filoni. Everything from Starfighter, to Maul: Shadow Lord, Visions Vol 3, Zero Company, Star Wars x Fortnite and the NEXT Star Wars Celebration in 2 years... Join Josh, Blake, Kirk and Kyle as we dive deeper into Star Wars Celebration News coming through Star Wars Launch Pad as well! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Star Wars Celebration Japan dropped a new movie announcement, new D+ content, and a slew of details and news. Join Albert and Jonesy as they catch you up on Mando and Grogu, Maul, Starfighter, Ahsoka, and so much more! Feedback and Promotion Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Send feedback and comments to hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Discord: Cantina Cast Channel Cantina Cast: Web Site Pandora Link: Pandora Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store

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This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss the new season of The Last of Us, Your Friends & Neighbors, G20, finale and overall thoughts on Daredevil: Born Again, casting announcement for the next Godzilla x Kong movie, Florence Pugh's insane stunt for Marvel's Thunderbolts*, Ryan Gosling joins the Star Wars universe in the upcoming Starfighter film, Pacific Rim live action series coming to Amazon, HBO confirms some major casting for their upcoming Harry Potter tv series, trailers for 28 Years Later, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and much more!CHECKED OUTThe Last of UsYour Friends & NeighborsG20Daredevil: Born AgainTOPICS - Section 1Next ‘Godzilla x Kong' Movie Enlists Sam NeillFlorence Pugh got that Tom Cruise crazinessTNP STUDIOS PREMIUM (www.TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium)$5 a month Access to premium slate of podcasts incl. The Airing of Grievances, No Time to Bleed, The Men with the Golden Tongues, Upstage Conversation, and full episodes of the Look Forward political podcastTOPICS - Section 2Ryan Gosling is officially joining the Star Wars universePacific Rim live action series headed to AmazonHBO Confirms major casting for Harry Potter series‘Star Wars' Version That George Lucas Banned to Screen for First Time in 47 YearsTRAILERS28 Years LaterFantastic Four: First Steps

This Week In Geek we're coming to you LIVE from Japan with our full recap of Star Wars Celebration 2025! We break down all the biggest announcements and unforgettable moments—from the reveal of Star Wars: Starfighter, to exclusive footage from The Mandalorian & Grogu, and new insights from the cast of Andor Season 2. We dive into concept art and teases for Ahsoka Season 2, fresh details on Light & Magic Season 2, and a first look at Star Wars: Visions Volume 3. Plus, we cover exciting updates for Disney Parks and Galaxy's Edge, and share our thoughts on what the future holds for the 50th anniversary of Star Wars and the next Celebration in Los Angeles in 2027. Check out Geekcentric onYouTube | Instagram | Twitter | TikTokJoin the Geekcentric Discord HERE

Star Wars Celebration 2025 is here and Rey is no where to be found. Instead of the Rey movie, Ryan Gosling's Starfighter movie is slated for 2027 release. We can only assume that Rey has gotten bumped. Overall it seems like Disney is backing away from the Sequel Trilogy. Good.

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80s Movie Faceoff finale as The Breakfast Club takes on The Terminator, plus new Fantastic Four trailer, The Toxic Avenger, Val Kilmer, and StarFighter!

Glen Powell is going all country, while Ryan Gosling is heading to a galaxy far far away in Starfighter.

It is a VERY different Capes and Cowls today. Coy and Winston dive into Star WArs Celebration news and man there is a ton of it. New movies, confirmed movies, titles and release dates. What will stick? Fantastic Four trailer breakdowns and what did we think of Daredevil borna Again Season 1? This and more on today's ep! #marvel #mcu #starwars #starwarsceelbration #movies   OUR SPONSORS: KIKOFF: Tax season is the perfect time to take control of your financial future. For a limited time only, get your first month FREE at https://www.GetKikoff.com/kristian ACORNS: https://www.acornsearly.com/KRISTIAN Sign up now and your first month is on us!

It's time for some Star Wars News from Star Wars Celebration! We have some big confirmations on Shawn Levy's film Star Wars: Starfighter, the next animated show, and new information on The Mandalorian and Grogu. Let's dive in. Go beyond the headlines with Joseph Scrimshaw and Ken Napzok on the 746th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Napzok Files), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, host of the Obsessed podcast), and Jennifer Landa (actress, YouTuber, crafter, contributor on StarWars.com) comes the ForceCenter Podcast Feed. Here you will find a series of shows exploring, discussing, and celebrating everything about Star Wars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Listen on TuneIn, Amazon Music, Spotify, and more!Follow ForceCenter!Watch on YouTube!Support us on PatreonForceCenter merch!All from ForceCenter: https://linktr.ee/ForceCenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start celebrating the beginning of Celebration by reminiscing about Celebrations past when we are interrupted by major breaking Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Our first experiences at a Star Wars Celebration event, Breaking news about Star Wars Starfighter starring Ryan Gosling, Some of our favorite panels from the Star Wars Celebrations we have attended, Our favorite surprise moments from Star Wars Celebration, and The best Star Wars celebrity interactions we have had at Celebration. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

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Leaked Mandalorian & Grogu footage at Star Wars Celebration Japan to the surprise announcement that Ryan Gosling will star in Starfighter. Lee Corso, the iconic face of ESPN's College GameDay, is finally retiring at 89, and the crew discusses why it matters (even if Kim doesn't know who he is). Alicia Silverstone returns as Cher in a Clueless sequel, but will Paul Rudd join her? Tate McRae is under fire for teaming with Morgan Wallen, Julia Garner joins the MCU as Silver Surfer, and a real-life Hollywood-style heist nets $20 million in LA—with zero insurance.

Join Jordan and Ron as they break down all of the MASSIVE trailers and announcements from day one of Star Wars Celebration! The Mandalorian and Grogu, Starfighter, Maul: Shadow Lord, and more!WE HAVE A DISCORD! Join it here: https://discord.com/invite/QfDYKZSUKGFollow the Show:Twitter/Instagram:  @SupesandSabers ​#starwars #starwarscelebration #themandalorian #themandalorianandgrogu #mandalorian #darthmaul #maulshadowlord #starfighter #ahsoka

In this quick-hit episode of Geek Freaks, Frank breaks down the first wave of news from Star Wars Celebration Japan. We're talking about the IMAX debut of The Mandalorian & Grogu, confirmed characters returning from Rebels and Jedi: Fallen Order, and the big reveal of Star Wars: Starfighter, a new film starring Ryan Gosling and directed by Shawn Levy. Plus, updates on Ahsoka season 2 and why Frank's still hoping for more Fallen Order content. It's a jam-packed Star Wars update with more news expected all weekend long!Timestamps and Topics:00:00 — Introduction and Star Wars Celebration kickoff00:03 — The Mandalorian & Grogu headed to IMAX00:07 — Zeb from Rebels and BD-1 from Jedi: Fallen Order confirmed00:17 — Hopes for a Fallen Order series or comic00:31 — First teaser details for Star Wars: Starfighter00:45 — Ryan Gosling stars, directed by Shawn Levy, May 2027 release00:50 — Ahsoka Season 2 production update00:54 — More reveals coming throughout the weekendKey Takeaways:The Mandalorian & Grogu is confirmed for IMAX, with Zeb and BD-1 making appearances.Footage was shown to Star Wars Celebration attendees but not released publicly yet.Frank hopes for a Jedi: Fallen Order live-action series or comics.Star Wars: Starfighter, directed by Shawn Levy and starring Ryan Gosling, will release in 2027.The film is set five years after The Rise of Skywalker and begins production this fall.Ahsoka Season 2 is confirmed to begin filming soon.More announcements from Star Wars Celebration Japan are expected.Quotes:“That's my number one request — give us a Fallen Order series. Or comics. Something!”“We've heard about Starfighter for a bit now, and now it's finally official with Gosling leading.”“Zeb and BD-1? Yes, please. That's the kind of crossover I've been waiting for.”Call to Action:If you're loving our Star Wars updates, be sure to subscribe to Geek Freaks on your favorite podcast app, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow fans using #GeekFreaksPodcast. Let's get ready for an epic Star Wars weekend!Links and Resources:Catch all the latest news and updates from this episode at GeekFreaksPodcast.com – your source for everything geeky!Follow Us:

Today we're recapping DAY 1 of Celebration Japan 2025! Star Wars Celebration Japan featured several key reveals, headlined by the announcement of Shawn Levy's new film, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, which begins production this fall for a Memorial Day 2027 release. 1  Attendees also got a first look at The Mandalorian and Grogu, set for a May 2026 theatrical debut. 2  Lucasfilm Animation announced Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, with Sam Witwer returning. 3  Further announcements included new publishing initiatives (manga, novels, High Republic conclusion), Hasbro figure reveals like Dash Rendar, a LEGO K-2SO set, upcoming game content including a Star Wars Outlaws story pack and a Monopoly GO! collaboration, a new season of Young Jedi Adventures, a trailer for the Star Wars: Beyond Victory mixed reality playset, and the availability of Light & Magic Season 2 on Disney+. News coming through Star Wars Launch Pad as well! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

¡Comienza la Star Wars Celebration Japón! Y como no podía ser de otra manera, una expedición fosera ha ido allí para cubrir y disfrutar del mayor evento fan basado en nuestra saga galáctica favorita. Hablaremos de los anuncios que nos ha ido dejando este primer día de la Star Wars Celebration en la tierra del sol naciente. De los paneles de The Mandalorian y Grogu, la presentación de la próxima película de Star Wars con el título Starfighter, protagonizada por Ryan Gosling y dirigida por Shawn Levy. A estos platos fuertes les han acompañado otros anuncios: la nueva serie animada Maul: Shadow Lord, protagonizada por el mítico villano que vimos por primera vez en La Amenaza Fantasma. o el panel de Lucasfilm Publishing donde nuestro amigo Kenny Ruiz, que presentó su próximo manga titulado Star Wars: Path of the Lightsaber. También os hablaremos de nuestros encuentros con otros autores y creativos de Star Wars, nuestras impresiones sobre el evento, el ambiente que se respira allí, las diferencias con anteriores SW Celebration en materia de organización y espacio. Pero sobre todo, de la gran cantidad de afición que hay en este evento. Por eso, se ha reunido un equipo fosero para grabar y narrar in situ todo lo que han vivido allí en este primer día de SW Celebration Japón. ¡Únete a los miembros de nuestra expedición fosera! Nos hablarán de todas las curiosidades, anécdotas y experiencias que les ha deparado esta primera jornada star warsera dedicada a todos los fans de una galaxia muy muy lejana… Al haberse grabado en directo y con el ruido de fondo del evento, es posible que notéis que la calidad del audio no sea la que estáis acostumbrados normalmente, así que os pedimos disculpas de antemano y trataremos de solucionarlo en las próximas entregas. Aun así, y parafraseando a Han Solo: «esta maravilla aun tiene algunas sorpresas escondidas» ¡Estad atentos en nuestras redes sociales donde os seguiremos informando de todo lo que ocurre en la SWC Japón! Montado y editado por Paco Villa , este programa se grabó el 18 de abril de 2025 desde la propia Star Wars Celebration de Japón, con la participación de David Santana, Rocío Martesanz y nuestros amigos Jose y Cristian de la Heladera de Beskar de Chile, con Josemi, la voz del rancor presentando y dirigiendo este especial. Un podcast hecho por fans y para fans. Que lo disfrutéis. No dejéis de soñar con galaxias lejanas y que la Fuerza os acompañe siempre. #DalePacoto ♥ #StarWars #Podcast #LaFosaDelRancor No olvidéis seguirnos a través de nuestras RRSS: Twitter: @lafosadelrancor Facebook: Fosa del Rancor Instagram: @lafosadelrancor Twitch: LaFosaDelRancor Youtube: La Fosa del Rancor TV ww.lafosadelrancor.com

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Episode 124  Like many visual effects artists of a certain vintage, Jeff Okun didn't plan on a career in VFX. In fact, by his own account, he didn't even plan to work in film at all. "I'm a completely accidental human being," he told me with a chuckle. His ambitions began on a very different stage — as a stand-up comic — until a sharply atheistic routine delivered at home earned him a lifetime ban from performing in front of his parents. Instead, Okun's creative outlet took the form of magic tricks, homemade stunts, and Super 8 visual gags. “I would blow up model ships and fake fights in rush hour traffic,” he said, “and I'd be in the bushes filming with ketchup for blood.” All of this childhood chicanery ultimately gave way to a fascination with the trickery of movies — the kind of illusions you could only pull off with careful camera work, sleight-of-hand editing, and an appetite for mischief. Learning the Craft the Hard Way Okun's first job in film was with the legendary graphic designer and filmmaker Saul Bass. The experience was, in Okun's words, “awful,” but also profoundly formative. As Bass's gopher-turned-editor, Okun was thrown into the deep end. “I hated him,” he laughed. “But he taught me everything: editing, sound, post-production supervision, how to shoot, how to frame. It was a masterclass.” Working for Bass meant operating in a visually precise, effects-heavy style — layering camera moves, creating in-camera effects, and often relying on labor-intensive optical printing processes. When optical houses turned down Bass's business — too exacting, too expensive — Okun stepped in with cost-saving workarounds and pricing schemes that actually worked. “We doubled the budget, added a contingency, and somehow still landed exactly on target.”“By the end of it, I ended up loving the man,” Okun said. “Not because he gave me a break, but because he was so specific and difficult to please that when you did please him, it meant something. He learned how to prep lineup sheets, how to composite with interpositives, and how to break down 140-layer optical shots into manageable components. “I was just the fix-it guy. I didn't know what I was doing half the time. I still don't.” VFX by Way of Accident It wasn't long before optical houses and producers began calling on Okun when their films were in trouble. One fix led to another. His reputation grew as someone who could step into a crisis and calmly solve it — usually with a combination of ingenuity, humour, and brute-force trial and error. “I think Saul trained me to see puzzles. That's what it comes down to — seeing what's broken and putting it together in a way that works. Most of the time, it wasn't about having the right answer. It was about trying 50 wrong ones.” This kind of lateral thinking came into its own on films like Stargate (1994), where Okun — working with Jeff Kleiser and Diana Walczak's fledgling CG company — had to convince director Roland Emmerich that computer graphics were even worth attempting. “Roland didn't believe in CG. So we built the shot, made the CG glider deliberately less detailed to match the miniature footage. Showed it to him. He said, ‘Exactly — that's what I'm talking about. Miniatures are the way to go.' And we said, ‘Nope. All CG.' That's when he finally came around.” (Fun fact, VFX supervisor Jeff Okun was paid homage by Brent Spiner in Independence Day in the role of Dr. Brackish Okun. There's uh, a slight resemblance.) - Credit to Nofilmschool.comPenguins, Moose, and the Invisible Effect Okun is quick to point out he wasn't a Star Wars kid. In fact, he avoided the original film for weeks on principle — he doesn't do queues. But he did get a behind-the-scenes tour of ILM's original Van Nuys facility courtesy of Bass and George Lucas. There, he saw motion control rigs, Richard Edlund on his knees filming the crawl, Phil Tippett animating the chess game, and pyro tests in the parking lot. It was, he admits, a little magical — though it didn't change the fact that his creative allegiance remained with illusion, not spectacle. “My favourite effects are the invisible ones. I started out as a magician. The goal is to make people believe there's no trick. That's where the real artistry is.” Still, that didn't stop him from sneaking penguins and moose into the background of multiple films. He once gave a horse antlers in a Cameron Crowe movie. In Blood Diamond, he added a huge penguin family to a wide evacuation shot — no one noticed. “It's like the gorilla basketball video. You just don't see what you're not looking for.” The Shark That Ate Sam Perhaps his most famous — or infamous — contribution to pop culture came on Deep Blue Sea. Samuel L. Jackson had just delivered a particularly rough eight-page monologue, and Okun, unimpressed with the script, asked Jackson what he wanted to do. “He just said, ‘Kill me.' So I said, ‘If you make it to the front of the moon pool, I'll kill you.'” The surprise shark attack that interrupts Jackson mid-speech is now legendary. It wasn't in the script. “Renny Harlin didn't know until the day,” Okun said. “Sam did take after take but always got to the kill spot early. We cut the rest. I shot the elements. It was a massacre. We even had baby sharks pull him apart for fun.” The Changing Landscape Much of our conversation revolved around the changing realities of visual effects — the rise of AI, the complications of LED walls, and the shifting expectations from directors and studios. “People think VFX is just hitting the ‘do it right' button and then the ‘do it fast' button,” he said. “There's so little appreciation for how hard this stuff is, and we've done ourselves no favours by making it all invisible.” He sees today's VFX artists as increasingly anonymous — a shift he's spent much of his career trying to reverse, both through his own visibility and via his tenure at the Visual Effects Society. “We don't sell our artistry. We sell our software. You know the names of the DPs, but no one can name last year's VFX Oscar winners. That's not sustainable.” The Invisible War Stories At the end of our chat, Okun expressed a desire to tell more of the “true” stories of VFX — the screw-ups, the late-night fixes, the shots that weren't supposed to work. He wants more people to know that the chaos behind the curtain is often where the real creative breakthroughs happen. “It's always fun. That's the only reason I still do it. And when it's collaborative, when it's people bouncing ideas off each other, it's magical. That's when everyone forgets the pain and just remembers the movie.”All the Filmumentaries Links

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we sadly conclude our series on Interstate '76. Poor Tim could not really play the game at all, so we're going to have to let this one go, but we'll still talk about a few things. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Up to Mission 10 (B) Issues covered: Tim being unable to get the game running, other cultural objects disappearing, physics implementation details from an implementer!, PC compatibility testing, running down bugs even today, flight stick vs controller, acceleration and turning, independent throttle, analog triggers on modern controllers, easy difficulty, getting a lot out of a few cars, making cars seem smarter, lack of uncanny valley, feeling a whole story in a mission, level design vs mission design, repetitive missions in other games, rewarding you with movies, impersonating a President, committing to a stylistic identity, standing out from the crowd, leveraging an IP shift, moving around between teams, the other game made with the same fiction, working remotely in the games industry, fear and trust. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: Nosferatu, Moby Dick, Typee, Omoo, Emily Dickinson, Hailee Steinfeld, True Grit, Phil Salvatore, Carlos, Julio Jerez, Daniel Stanfield, Starfighter (series), Quake, Tomb Raider, Ultima Underworld, Trespasser, TIE Fighter, Wing Commander (series), George H. W. Bush, FASA, Duke Nukem, Blood, Shadow Warrior, Gladius, Final Fantasy Tactics, Red Rock, Sam and Max, Republic Commando, Rebel Assault, Mortimer and the Riddles of the Medallion, Wes, Twisted Metal, Luxoflux, Vigilante 8, Star Wars: Demolition, SNES, Zombies Ate My Neighbors, Super Star Wars, Big Sky Trooper, Activision, Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Dave K, Grand Designs, Bethesda Game Studios, Microsoft, Kingdoms of Amalur, .38 Studios, LostLake, Mors_d, Minecraft, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: TBA Twitch Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we begin a new series on 1997's Interstate '76. We set the game a bit in its time, talk about Activision (almost as an afterthought), and then start getting into the characters and the vibe, of which there is much. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Early mission or two Issues covered: a game time forgot, playing a sim game genre, a unique take on the sim genre plus car combat, prepping the sim elements vs the actual play, other games from that year, taking a formula and doing something different with it, modern exploitation-inspired games, exploitation cinema, grindhouse, other potential influences and inspirations, why you pick sparse environments, breakable cacti, a huge variety of games, low-cost film-making and democratization, vigilantes, a bland corporation, text adventures, a business and not a game company, seeing the impact of acquisition or mergers, character introductions, fake actors playing characters, character names, Groove Champion vs Stiletto Anyway, stylized and simplified characters, flat shading and seeing every polygon, connecting to the character in the cockpit and via the radio, naturally cinematic, stylized presence, jitteriness and physics, compounding errors, deterministic physics, preserving this game and finding ways to play it, just shipping a game, dealing with a controller vs keyboard.    Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: TIE Fighter (series), Starfighter, MechWarrior (series), Voltron, Diablo, Resident Evil, The Last Express, Fallout, GoldenEye, Castlevania: SotN, Age of Empires, Outlaws, Curse of Monkey Island, Dark Forces 2, Shadows of the Empire, Wing Commander: Prophecy, Final Fantasy VII, Mario Kart 64, Gran Turismo, PlayStation, Dark Forces, Final Fantasy Tactics, Wet, Kane and Lynch, Suda 51, Grasshopper Interactive, Killer 7, Death Race 2000, Russ Meyers, Death Proof, Mad Max (series), MegaMan 8, Kaeon, Cleopatra Jones, Enter the Dragon, Jim Kelly, Bruce Lee, Game of Death, Quentin Tarantino, Kill Bill, Fist of Fury, Starsky and Hutch, River Raid, Pitfall, David Crane, Atari, Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Capcom, Blizzard, id Software, Interplay, Infocom, Zork (series), Witness, Enchanter (series), Ballyhoo, Lurking Horror, Electronic Arts, Bobby Kotick, Nintendo, BattleZone, Pac-Man, Jason Schreier, Play Nice: The Rise and Fall of Blizzard Entertainment, Hearthstone, Marvel Snap, Ultima (series), Bioware, Treyarch, Raven Software, Heretic/Hexen, Quake, Battletech/FASA Entertainment, Anachronox, Pam Grier, Chuck Norris, Dungeon Keeper, Half-Life 2, Indiana Jones and the Internal Machine, Video Game History Foundation, Star Wars: Episode I: Racer, Forza (series), Falcon (series), Dark Souls, Minecraft, LostLake86, Mors, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.   Errata: Lost Treasures of Infocom actually originally came out in 1991. We regret the error.  Next time: More I'76! Twitch Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

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Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 1999's Outcast. Tim can't get enough of the voxels, and we dive a little bit into combat, mounts, and structure. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Mostly through Shamazaar Issues covered: revisiting Defeating Games for Charity, the work behind the event, launch of VGHF library, accepting the voxels, possible benefits of voxels, how to represent transfer, back to metaballs, generating noise in the voxels, collision and voxels, looking unlike other games of the time, leaving out polygons for the voxels to show through, avoiding the enemies vs blasting, apparent resource scarcity, weak stealth, projectile-based shooting, combat and missing all the time, enjoying dodging but hating missing, abstraction in games, enemies dropping guns that disappear, voice work, stand-out characters, having fun with the NPCs, not being too self-serious, investigating the twon-ha, the different aesthetics of European games, a flexible mount, stumbling on the quest log, skipping ahead in the knowledge tree, seeing games in the same family, a milieu or scene, what were the game inputs that got you to this game, coming at ideas from different directions, German dubbing, the voice of Pey'j, adding legitimization, the music.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: BioStats, Mark Garcia, Artimage, Final Fantasy VI, Video Game History Foundation, Phil Salvador, Minecraft, Starfighter, Steve Ash, Spore, System Shock 2, DOOM (1993), CliffyB, Chess, Annals of the Grand Historian, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Bruce Willis, Halo, Dark Crystal, Beyond Good and Evil, Rayman, Ultima (series), Populous, Peter Molyneux, Sid Meier, Civilization (series), Vitor, Assassin's Creed (series), David Gasman, Star Wars, John Williams, Dark Souls 2, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers. Next time: More Outcast Twitch: timlongojr Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com