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We're looking at the snippets of news that dropped via The Hollywood Reporter recently discussing Star Wars: Starfighter, including the casting of Mia Goth and a brief synopsis. We also discuss the recent screening of the original Star Wars at BFI London, Andor being at the top of the streaming charts, and more! PLUS we hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions...Support the show via Patreon at patreon.com/starwarssessions from as little as £2/$2/€2 a month and get loads of BONUS EPISODES! Find Star Wars Sessions on Instagram, X, Threads, Bluesky, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Contact us at hellothere@starwarssessions.co.ukIntro background music by Kfir Ochaion - remixed by Star Wars Sessions.For everything Sessions, head to starwarssessions.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for some Star Wars news! Kathleen Kennedy showed up at the BFI screening of an original print of A New Hope, sparking significant news about the Original Trilogy, the styles of Star Wars stories, and the start of Starfighter's production. Plus, some of Andor's streaming numbers are in... and they're all good! Go beyond the headlines with Joseph Scrimshaw, Jennifer Landa and Ken Napzok on the 764th episode of ForceCenter.From the minds of Ken Napzok (comedian, host of The Blathering), Joseph Scrimshaw (comedian, writer, director of Dead Media), 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.

In Episode 136, hosts Alyce and Laura are* feeling sassy! And excited to be back! We missed you, friends! Laura doesn't road trip good (not as good, as Alyce or Jim Carrey on SNL)A lot of general celebrity gossipCasting news for Star Wars: Starfighter (via Variety)We've come back around to the conversation on an R-rated Star Wars film. Now Ryan Reynolds is weighing in. (via EW)Hear us out: Star Wars film in the style of Charlie's Angels. Luminara. Aayla. Rey. Yoda is Charlie. See that one panel in the TROS comic adaptation #5 for cover art. You're welcome. Absolutely STACKED Recap on Tap. Alyce has read some stuff Laura hasn't read, and vice versa, but in summary, the end of The High Republic has been sorta meh =/ Alyce briefly shares some spoiler-free thoughts on the end of Marvel's The High Republic phase 3 comic runAlyce finished The High Republic: Into the Light, so we discuss briefly with spoilers. Skip 40:15-51:15 to avoid spoilers. Be advised this section also includes references to which characters do/don't appear in Trials of the Jedi and how big their roles are.Laura read The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi and shares a spoiler-free review. If you want to skip this section, skip 51:20-59:00. (The novel is out today, June 17! Find it wherever you buy books now.) We finally get to catch up on Andor season 2! How season 2 compared to season 1, Benjamin Bratt as Bail, why we need to be OK with recasting, Diego Luna: code name Carlos, Laura is confused by some things (this is nothing new), and French is Star Wars now. Andor won the streaming ratings game (via SWNN)Magnesium, Materialists and Paint by Gemstones in Toast To!Helpful links referenced in this episode:Diego Luna and Tony Gilroy on the Ghorman Massacre (via Variety, Gizmodo)Laura returns to The Jedi Way with John Rocha and Kevin Smets to discuss Starfighter casting, romance in Andor and Rogue One, Filoni/Beck potentially taking over for Kathleen Kennedy, and the possibility of re-casting Luke now that Mark Hamill says he's done with Star Wars. The Jedi Way co-host Kevin Smets directed a fan film based on the game Knights of the Old Republic called “KOTOR: Convergence” Find it on YouTube here! 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!

Andor sonrası notlar: Starfighter filminin kötüsünü canlandıracak oyuncu bulundu:https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2025/06/mia-goth-joins-shawn-levys-star-wars-starfighter-as-a-villain-opposite-ryan-gosling.html “Maul: Shadow Lord” ne anlatacak?:https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2025/05/maul-shadow-lord-is-a-show-about-bad-guys-versus-worse-guys-according-to-sam-witwer.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYZUcTQHxHY Mark Hamil: “Artık Luke değilim”:https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2025/06/mark-hamill-says-i-had-my-time-playing-luke-skywalker-star-wars-should-focus-on-the-future.html CIA ilişkili Star Wars sitesi:https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2025/05/star-wars-fan-site-was-part-of-a-covert-cia-communication-network.html Premium Collectibles Studio:Emperor Palpatine (Hyperreal):https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/star-wars-emperor-palpatine-hyperreal-pcs-914501https://collectpcs.com/emperor-palpatine-1-3-hyperreal-statue/ Hasbro: Hot Toys: Sideshow Collectibles:

This week on KNR Jarod and Conor rundown the news from the Galaxy far, far away including casting updates for Star Wars: Starfighter, Mark Hamill discussing whether or not he's hanging up his Jedi robes, and the announcement of Spaceballs 2!Support the Kuhn Family: https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-honor-of-parker-supporting-the-kuhn-family?attribution_id=sl:7a87db2f-2830-457d-8b43-9a250df33684&lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp13_t1-amp15_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link Sunday's Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Ionized Basterds: https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help us out by chuckin' a buck on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenerdacademypodcast

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the latest Star Wars news they missed since covering the latest show releases.First, Kennedy replacement rumors are hot and heavy, with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck in the drivers' seat.Then, Tony Gilroy continues to insult Gareth Edwards, Mia Goth is in Starfighter, and does Ahsoka live? All that and more on this week's ForceCast!

The ForceCast is BACK!!!This week, Ryan and Brad discuss the latest Star Wars news they missed since covering the latest show releases.First, Kennedy replacement rumors are hot and heavy, with Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck in the drivers' seat.Then, Tony Gilroy continues to insult Gareth Edwards, Mia Goth is in Starfighter, and does Ahsoka live? All that and more on this week's ForceCast!

It has been a while. Thank you for putting up with Rule the Galaxy having some conflicts over the last few weeks. Alfie, DDoc, and Joe are back this week for Chapter 329 of Rule the Galaxy. Brent had to miss...hope to have him back next week. We discuss all kinds of topics ranging from life, family, conflicts and so much more. #StarWars #Sequels #MarkHamill #MiaGoth #Starfighter #AlPacino #Spaceballs #Spaceballs2 It looks like we are going to take on a new project to fill some time between Star Wars movies and shows. We are looking for good movies and shows that were either knock offs of Star Wars, or parodies, or themed about Star Wars Spaceballs was the key. #FamilyGuy #RobotChicken #PhineasandFerb #Friends #Scrubs #Fanboys #Argo  We are also going to challenge ourselves to watch other movies that each of us like and have discussions about them. We have already started sharing lists. If you have ideas on any of these plans or topics contact us at rulethegalaxysw@gmail.com

Casting for Starfighter, Andy Serkis on Andor season 2, and the return of Spaceballs feature in this week's Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Mia Goth joining the cast of Star Wars: Starfighter, A brief synopsis of Starfighter making its way around the internet, Andy Serkis on Kino Loy not appearing in season two of Andor, and The announcement of Spaceballs 2. 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.

Follow us @jeditalkpodcast on instagram, and youtube.com/jeditalk Tom and Brad react to the news of Mia Goth being cast as the villain in Ryan Goslong's "Starfighter", and Spaceballs finally gets a sequel. We recap the weekend in Tampa for MetallicA. Were you there?? Thanks as always for listening! 

Casting for Starfighter, Andy Serkis on Andor season 2, and the return of Spaceballs feature in this week's Star Wars news.

Mia Goth is joining Ryan Gosling in Shawn Levy's upcoming Star Wars movie STARFIGHTER! We explain why we believe Goth will be the big bad of the movie, but who else will be in it? We connected some dots and have a wild theory that Oscar Isaac could return as Poe Dameron! Hear us out! That and more including your submitted questions and topics submitted from Patreon! Please checkout our new site trbpodcasts.com for easy access to our podcasts and our brand new merch shop! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance!

Join the Marks as they dive headfirst into the latest Star Wars news. This week, they marvel at AndMore and the incredible behind-the-scenes guests that came to Fordingbridge this past weekend to celebrate the two seasons of Andor (and believe us when we say, it was a Celebration worthy line-up), discuss the addition of Mia Goth to the cast of Starfighter, whether Tony Gilroy is right that you don't need to know anything about Star Wars to enjoy Andor and the wise words of Carrie Fisher to Mark Hamill when he was struggling to escape the long shadow of Luke Skywalker. Add in our chats with Ross Carter and Feliz Fairweather from The Acolyte and you have all the ingredients for the 226th episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under, Planet Leia, Desert Planet Discs, Start Your Engines, Collecting Tracks, Canon Fodder and special episodes of Making Tracks, and every Tuesday at 7.00pm UK time for your weekly episode of Making Tracks. Thanks to James Semple for the Fantha Tracks intro, Blues Harvest for our Making Tracks opening music and Mark Daniel and Vanessa Marshall for our voiceovers. https://www.youtube.com/@FanthaTracksTV/ https://links.fanthatracks.com/ https://link.chtbl.com/fanthatracksradio www.instagram.com/fanthatracks www.facebook.com/FanthaTracks www.twitter.com/FanthaTracks www.pinterest.co.uk/fanthatracks/ www.fanthatracks.tumblr.com/ www.tiktok.com/@fanthatracks www.twitch.tv/fanthatracks www.threads.net/@FanthaTracks

New Show!Brendan and Ryan begin a new journey covering Hollywood news! This week we discuss the 'Texas Chain Saw Massacre' bidding war brewing along with Mia Goth joining the new Star Wars picture. In addition to that, we discuss the weekend of June 6-8 Box Office results and what they mean. Finally, we talk about additional headlines from the past week and Ryan gives his thoughts on the new release films he has seen!Keep your eyes peeled for more CTP and Babylon & the Box Office!Music: Tiptoe Out the Back by Dan Lebowitz

On this episode of the podcast, the guys break down everything we know about the upcoming movie, Star Wars: Starfighter. They discuss elements like the time period, director Sean Levy, and actors Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth.   You can find the video version on my YouTube channel: Everything We Know About Star Wars: Starfighter So Far - Outer Rim Transmission 199   While you are on the channel, please be sure to subscribe!    Twitter - https://twitter.com/Starrapter Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Starrapter/ Email - Starrapter@aol.com Ben - https://twitter.com/RealBenMaynard Milton - Milton Webber (@MiltonWebber7) / X (twitter.com) Email us at: outerrimtransmission@gmail.com

Not sure where to start or what to read when it comes to The High Republic? This reading guide will help you get ready for the big finale, Trials of the Jedi.Succession news for Lucasfilm are starting to come out and a new cast for Star Wars Starfighter is revealed.Intro 0:00LFL President search 2:50Mia Goth in Starfighter 13:00THR Reading Guide 21:00Light of the Jedi 25:05The Rising Storm 28:30The Fallen Star 31:25The Eye of the Storm 33:47Eye of Darkness 35:15Temptation of the Force 39:22Tears of the Nameless 43:00Supplemental Reading 47:22Outro 52:10Oti https://twitter.com/EPEstarGuars - https://bsky.app/profile/epestarguars.bsky.socialBad Wolf Broadcast https://twitter.com/BadWolf_fni - https://bsky.app/profile/badwolfbroadcast.bsky.socialLink Tree: https://t.co/QiW944JnUG?amp

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In chapter 47, we #StarWarsified the new Villains Unfairly Ever After stage show at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World! Derek gave us a recap of his recent trip to Disney World and his new lightsaber build. We learned how there's never been a Hook face character in the parks and the new Starfighter show might be the first rated R Star Wars project. Piston Springs breaks ground soon at Magic Kingdom and we speculate how it might fit. All this, some surprises, and a lot more! Thank you for listening! You can find this and other episodes in a video format on YouTube! Just search for Living with the Landspeeder or visit our Linktree - https://linktree.com/LivingwiththeLandspeeder

New Lucasfilm Presidents Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck?! We talk about that recent The Hollywood Reporter story and more news, including Mikey Madison almost being the villain of Shawn Levy's Ryan Gosling-led STARFIGHTER movie. Plus it's time for THE STATE OF STAR WARS! We give our thoughts on the current state of the Star Wars franchise and then feature yours in Resistance Transmissions! Please checkout our new site trbpodcasts.com for easy access to our podcasts and our brand new merch shop! If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you've found your home, because if you're listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance!

Breaking the sound barrier isn't like the movies, and Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg would know: he's done it both as a Navy F/A-18 fighter pilot and as a test pilot in Boom Supersonic's XB-1 demonstrator aircraft. He talks about Boom's plans for supersonic airline travel, learning to fly an all-new design, and the aerodynamics of flight at Mach 1.1 Tristan also talks about his Navy career, including what it was like to make his first carrier landing. In the Ready to Copy segment, you'll hear what it was like to fly the F-104 Starfighter, what flutter is, and tips for better landings in a Mooney.SHOW LINKS:* Boom Supersonic: https://boomsupersonic.com* XB-1 test flight videos: https://boomsupersonic.com/xb-1* PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://pilotworkshop.com/products/vfr-mastery/* New Air Facts podcast: https://airfactsjournal.com/podcast/

Episode 37 – Suzanne Sheldon Suzanne Sheldon can be found on Twitter @425suzanne and on Salt and Sass Games Support us on Patreon Find us on Twitter @CultClassicPod Find us on Instagram @CultClassicCallbackLinsae Find more episodes at boardsalivepodcast.com/category/cult-classic-callback Theme song “Ghost Run” by Jean-Marc Giffin @JeanOfmArc

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.

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!

Sal and Lizzy talk our trip to Star Wars Celebration Japan!WE WENT TO JAPANWE ATE IN JAPANWE SAW BEAUTIFUL SIGHTS IN JAPANWE WENT TO CELEBRATION JAPANGrogu! Starfighter! Maul: Shadow Lord! Manga! Visions! Beyond Victory! Vanessa Marshall! Star Wars Geek Girl LIVE at Celebration Japan!⁠Check out the Rogue Rebels Podcast playlists!⁠Follow us EVERYWHERE!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@TheRogueRebels on Bluesky!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: @TheRogueRebels ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rogue Rebels on FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this deep dive into cinematic curiosities, Johnny Spoiler and the Binge-Watchers crew unpack the mysteries of The Sphere. Join us as we explore alien artifacts, legendary sea creatures, and a powerhouse cast featuring Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, and Samuel L. Jackson.

Darth Maul Animated Series, Star Wars: Starfighter, Hayden Christensen Returns as Anakin Skywalker, Star Wars: Visions Season 3 & Spinoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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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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

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

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

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.

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.

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