Category: Other Publications

Novel Review by Chris: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire

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One of the most defining periods of time in the Star Wars timeline is the era of the Galactic Empire. But how did it form? What did it look like while it was in power? And what happened to make it fall? In an entertaining historical look at the Empire, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by Dr. Chris Kempshall unloads a lot of new information, dimensions, and entertainment from the oft-explored era. Read my review within!

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SDCC ’23 Publishing Panel: The High Republic Phase III Covers, Dark Droids Glimpses, and More!

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This year’s Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at SDCC had some little tastes of other publications on their way or recently released, but a big focus was the upcoming third and final Phase of The High Republic, revealing new covers full of theory-inducing images fans will be ruminating over until it begins in the fall. Head below for all the new covers and additional images from upcoming works like the Dark Droids Marvel comics crossover and Rebellion focused visual guide! Continue reading “SDCC ’23 Publishing Panel: The High Republic Phase III Covers, Dark Droids Glimpses, and More!” →

Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy Expansion Revealed

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While it was already announced and we knew the standalone (meaning it can be played on its own or with the base game) expansion to Star Wars Villainous: Power of the Dark Side would star famous bounty hunter Boba Fett, Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy’s other characters and mover pieces hadn’t been revealed. With the expansion going up for pre-order today, set to release July 30, we officially learned Cad Bane and the Seventh Sister would be joining Fett! Check out some of the promotional artwork below to see the mover pieces and game boards! Continue reading “Star Wars Villainous: Scum and Villainy Expansion Revealed” →

First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!

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While Phase II: Quest of the Jedi might be shorter than the opening Phase, it still has its big tentpole moments and the upcoming audiobook The Battle of Jedha, written by George Mann and performed by a full cast, is the Phase’s linchpin moment. If you’ve been reading any of the Phase II content so far, it’s clear how everything has been building to Jedha so far, and now we’re getting our first peak at how the audiobook is converging characters and storylines for the big moment. Find out the cast and listen to the first excerpt below! Continue reading “First Excerpt, Plus Cast Reveal, from The High Republic – The Battle of Jedha Audiobook!” →

Book Review: The Art of Star Wars – The High Republic (Phase One)

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Kristin Baver has complied the most comprehensive look at the process of designing and building up The High Republic initiative with Abrams Books’ The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase I), a book brimming at the seams with never-before-seen artwork depicting the era’s conceptualization, with intriguing insights from all levels of those involved with the work. The High Republic fans won’t be disappointed in the slightest! Continue reading “Book Review: The Art of Star Wars – The High Republic (Phase One)” →

Book Review: The Art of Star Wars: Visions

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Star Wars Visions was unlike anything Lucasfilm had ever done, celebrating the world of anime and some of its most recognized studios by handing them the keys to the franchise and allowing them to run wild. While it was something truly unique across its 9 shorts by studios like Science SARU and Kamikaze Douga, it still felt inherently Star Wars. From the lush and gorgeous visuals to the memorable characters and designs, Dark Horse celebrates it all with The Art of Star Wars: Visions, a lovely look behind-the-scenes at the process studios took to define their memorable shorts. Continue reading “Book Review: The Art of Star Wars: Visions” →

The High Republic Phase 2 Detailed, New Books, Covers, Characters Revealed! (SWCA 2022)

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Out of all the panels they live-streamed on Day 1 of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022, thankfully it included the nearly hour-long The High Republic panel, which saw the luminous authors, Michael Siglain, Kristina Arielle, and more on the stage together for the first time in a long time, peeling back all the layers on October’s Phase 2 start. There’s tons of new concept art, covers, and title reveals, as well as unique little details on just how much more Wild West 150 years prior to Phase 1’s start the galaxy really is. Strap in for all the covers and particulars below, while you can watch the panel in the video above from the 2:24:17 mark (which is where it should start if you hit play, you’re welcome!), until the 3:40:42 mark now the panel has it’s own video upload! UPDATED to include the reveal of Young Jedi Adventures and the panel specific video Lucasfilm uploaded to YouTube. And don’t forget to visit our High Republic page for all the latest and greatest, like reviews for Phase II as the content begins to arrive! UPDATE: Our Path of Deceit reviews are in! PHASE II has begun!! Continue reading “The High Republic Phase 2 Detailed, New Books, Covers, Characters Revealed! (SWCA 2022)” →

The High Republic Show: Phase II Path of Deceit Cover, New Authors Chat, and More!

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It’s been just over two months since the last The High Republic Show and a little over a month since Phase I wrapped up its story, so it’s been quiet in the era of The High Republic for fans (unless those rumors of a live-action TV show are true…), but even this newest batch of details and interviews is enough to breathe life back into the discussion ahead of Star Wars Celebration and likely a lot of news there. In the latest show, host Krystina Arielle sums up the finale to Phase I, talks with the new authors joining the project, interviews with some creatives about the finale, and some scant and surprising details about Phase II! Continue reading “The High Republic Show: Phase II Path of Deceit Cover, New Authors Chat, and More!” →

The High Republic Show: Phase II Novels, Comics, Art Book Announced, And More!

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With the first Phase of The High Republic nearly at an end, the final comic issues dropping March, the latest The High Republic Show was focused more on how we got here, Krystina Arielle’s cool new digs and fan-made costume, and discussing much of what’s transpired since The Fallen Star‘s release in January, plus a suggestion on which piece to read to finish Phase I, Wave III. There were some reveals for Phase II: Quest of the Jedi, like who’s writing what, from Zoraida Córdova kicking off the new story with the adult novel and Claudia Gray behind a comic book, as well as a much requested and really exciting Art of The High Republic book, but it was focused mainly on the journey so far and teases of the future (5 or so years total in story) and I think it was well-deserved considering how fandom has accepted the initiative since its launch, though it also mentioned something fandom has been rallying against for sometime. Head on for the lowdown! Continue reading “The High Republic Show: Phase II Novels, Comics, Art Book Announced, And More!” →

Novel Review: Ronin – A Visions Novel

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Ronin – A Visions Novel, written by Emma Mieko Candon, is one of a kind in so many ways, all of them stupendously good. Based off Star Wars Visions’ “The Duel,” Ronin expands on the short’s world, diving deep into its memorable characters and ripening its already intriguing story/take on the galaxy far, far away, resulting in a refreshing read that has all the hallmarks of the franchise wrapped in its original influences, explored with engulfing conversations and revelations that’ll stick with readers long after they finish. Continue reading “Novel Review: Ronin – A Visions Novel” →