Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

Finally! Now that #SWCA2022 is done, we can really dig into the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Today, the official briefing on Episode 1, aka "Part 1." We'll cover seven notable elements and also why it triggered a Beavis & Butthead memory. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** From an outline perspective, here are the seven items we're covering: 1. The triple set-up 2. The triple refusal of the call 3. Seeing Alderaan at its height 4. Leia and Lola, and the challenge of "precocious" dialogue 5. The Bail/Leia father/daughter relationship 6. Is it a plot hole or a plot logic issue with the escaping Jedi? 7. The difficult art of persuasion in screenplays

So much time at #StarWarsCelebration looking into the future, but what lies just ahead of us? That's what's on tap today, as we sum up what will be new in Star Wars storytelling for June 2022. Punch it! As with each of our monthly previews, we're looking at storytelling in these 12 categories: Movies Live Action Animation Books Audiobooks Short Stories Comics Virtual Reality Video Games Merchandise Streaming Live Experiences ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Recorded at Black Spire Outpost, our final #SWCA2022 episode wraps up all the new storytelling announcements in one breezy episode, using our monthly preview format to summarize the reveals. Punch it! As a reminder, the twelve categories in the monthly previews are: Movies Live Action Series Animation Books Audiobooks Short Stories Comics Video Games Virtual Reality Merchandise Streaming Live Experiences ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

For the final day of #SWCA2022, Lucasfilm dropped more animation reveals, including season 2 of the Bad Batch and volume 2 of Visions. Also, the date and location for the next #StarWarsCelebration have been announced. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Sunday at #StarWarsCelebration kicked off with a Bad Batch Season 2 panel. They has a live reading, showed an upcoming episode clip, and revealed a trailer that was partly different from the one that dropped online later in the day. We'll put it all together for you on this final bonus #SWCA2022 episode. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Saturday at #StarWarsCelebration was the biggest day yet in terms of reveals, surprises, and footage shared exclusively with attendees. Here's the wrap-up on all five storytelling panels from Day 3 of #SWCA2022. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Bonus #StarWarsCelebration episode! Today, I'm breaking down the new Mando season 3 footage and the early Ahsoka footage shown only to #SWCA2022 audiences at Saturday's "Mando+" panel. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Friday at #StarWarsCelebration was more than a bit surprising, in a different way than you'd expect. That's because the biggest reveals didn't come from any panels at the show that day. Here's your full wrap-up of all the highlights, regardless of where they happened. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Normally the bonus episode from #StarWarsCelebration today would focus on all the news and reveals from the headline panel of the day. But since that panel for Friday was focused on the "Light & Magic" documentary panel, we're going to talk about some non-spoiler highlights of the first two Obi-Wan Kenobi episodes. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Three panels on Thursday at #SWCA2022 focused on Star Wars storytelling, and two out the three featured significant reveals. We'll run down the highlights of the day right here. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

On this bonus #StarWarsCelebration episode, I'll focus on the LFL Studio Showcase Panel, and dig deeper into the reveals. I'll also give you the rundown on the Mando Season 3 teaser footage that was shown exclusively to audiences at #SWCA2022. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Coming at you from Anaheim, California and Star Wars Celebration 2022! Today, I'm sharing the coverage plans, and revealing the 1-Question Interview that I'll be posing to dozens of content creators at the event. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

"Is he okay?" "You only care if he's showing." Those are two moments in a final clip from Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi that hint at some much bigger doings in the show - on Tatooine and maybe even on Alderaan. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

It's been a big month of Star Wars news already, and it's going to end with a bang at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! Today, we'll summarize our announcement expectations in line with the 12 storytelling categories we use for our monthly previews. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Are we really doing this? Yes, yes we are. Star Wars Celebration starts in three days, and today I'm sharing a little of my feelings on that in our current transmission times... Plus a couple final notes about recent cover stories. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Dark Horse Comics is now the all-ages Star Wars comics publisher (though I gather they may get to do older-audience things, too), and earlier this week, we got a glimpse at two new titles - which essentially replace titles that had been running at IDW. We're explore where things stand with Dark Horse today... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

We're less than a week away from the debut of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and fun promo videos (from the same set as the debut delay announcement) are dropping. We'll talk about the highlights on this "Watch to Watch Now" episode. Punch it! 7 Questions: https://twitter.com/JediNewsNetwork/status/1527341560148291584 And these are the seven questions asked of Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christiansen, and Moses Ingram: 1. How would you describe your character? 2. How did you first react when you found out you were cast in a Star Wars project? 3. What unique challenges have you faced when working on a Star Wars project? 4. What Star Wars scene was the most memorable to shoot? 5. How has the Obi-Wan Kenobi series changed how you view Star Wars? 6. What is it like working in The Volume? 7. If you could meet one Star wars Character, who would it be and why? Plus, "A Series of Firsts": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHEDtlCcnrs ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

A deeper dive past a recent Star Wars cover story into a Q&A with Kathleen Kennedy reveals the changing fates of Taika Waititi's, Patty Jenkins', and Kevin Feige's Star Wars movies ... and a fate that has stayed the same for Rian Johnson's movies. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Deborah Chow, Moses Ingram, and Hayden Christensen talk about inspirations, character, writing, and more in the Total Film feature on the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. We'll look at their notable quotes as we wrap up our coverage of the cover story. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Yet another magazine cover story dropped yesterday, claiming to unveil a master plan for a fleet of new Star Wars shows. While true - from a certain point of view - the reality is that the biggest news was about the movies. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

The press tour for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi is in full swing! On today's episode, we're covering some of the most interesting (non-spoiler) tidbits in Total Film's recent cover story - and connecting one bit about Vader's voice to another interview. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

It's the penultimate Monday before the Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series premiere! Today, we're talking about another recently released bit of Obi's backstory that shows he had even more in common with Anakin that we used to know. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

We're wrapping up a weekend celebration of George Lucas' birthday with second half of a conversation with Brian Jay Jones, author of the definitive biography "George Lucas: A Life." Punch it! Here's where you can find Brian online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianjayjones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBrianJayJones Website: https://brianjayjones.com/ ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Happy Birthday to George Lucas! The cinematic pioneer turns 78 today, and to celebrate, we're revisiting a conversation with the author of the essential Lucas biography "George Lucas: A Life," Brian Jay Jones. Punch it! Here's where you can find Brian online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianjayjones Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBrianJayJones Website: https://brianjayjones.com/ ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

If the idea of a Prequel-Era cinematic experience sounds like a rare treat, you may be right - there haven't been a lot of Prequel Era adult novels in the new era of Star Wars storytelling. But the "Brotherhood" audiobook production is a joyful throwback to those movies. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Yesterday was Disney's Earnings Report and Investor Call, and the bits regarding Star Wars were ... underwhelming, to say the least. We'll talk about what there *was*, and the whys and wherefores of what there *wasn't* on today's show. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

We're starting a short series of deeper dives into Star Wars: Brotherhood, the new "Journey to Obi-Wan Kenobi" novel (so to speak) by Mike Chen. Today, a look at new nuances to a story LFL keeps teasing us with: the star-crossed relationship between Obi and the Duchess Satine. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Author Mike Chen finds space within a crowded section of the new canon timeline to tell a meaningful and fun story about Obi-Wan and Anakin in Star Wars: Brotherhood, with compelling new supporting characters, the welcome return of old favorites, and much more. Punch it! You can check out the previously released excerpts at: Obi-Wan meets Ventress: https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-brotherhood-exclusive-excerpt Dexter Jettster https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-brotherhood-excerpt-obi-wan-kenobi-dexter-jet-1848823363 Anakin's youngling task: https://www.polygon.com/star-wars/23046790/star-wars-brotherhood-mike-chen-excerpt-release ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Three years after the events of The Phantom Menace, Palpatine/Dart Sidious makes his first move in the long-game manipulation of Anakin to the dark side of the Force. Today, we'll explore the details of that story... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Anakin was 12 years old and wanted to leave the Jedi Order. Obi-Wan's means of convincing Anakin to stay was based on a lie, and maybe even founded in selfishness. We'll discuss the story today... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

In our latest "What to Watch Now" episode, we're checking out the Skywalker Sound mini-documentary from Apple released on Star Wars Day. And there's a new candidate to replace the Wilhelm scream as a sound Easter egg... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

The Friday headline event at Star Wars Celebration has been revealed - and it's not for Rogue Squadron! We talked about the final Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer yesterday, and today we'll talk about the other big Star Wars Day announcements. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

A firefight at the Inquisitors' own base! A savage put down from Uncle Owen! Our hero wanted for "high treason"! Today, highlights from the final Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Happy Star Wars Day, and May the 4th Be With You! On today's episode, a bit of history, a bit of what's new, and my hope for you in the face of everything else going on in our world. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Amid all the excitement for SWCA panel announcements, there are some VERY interesting subjects missing from the schedule. We'll explore those today... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

The Celebration Anaheim panel schedule has been released! Today, we'll flag the top 10 - ones where we'll be getting new news about Star Wars storytelling. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

May will be a HUGE month in terms of Star Wars storytelling - not just for the double debut of the Kenobi series, but also all of the news that's about to come out of Celebration Anaheim... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Today! The final episode in our series of flashback dives about Star Wars Celebrations past, and the hosts of stages at the event. We're wrapping up with the second half of my conversation with Amy Ratfcliffe, recorded just prior to Celebration Orlando. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

We're into the home stretch of our series on Star Wars Celebration and, in particular, talking to stage hosts at Celebration about the experience, the process, and so much more. Today, the first of a two-parter with Amy Ratcliffe, returning to reflect on her London experience while preparing for Celebration Orlando. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

We're halfway through our looks back at conversations we've had on the podcast about Star Wars Celebration, with a particular focus on hosting Celebration stages! Today, the conclusion of the conversation with David W. Collins recorded prior to Celebration Orlando. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Our week of dives into the world of hosting Star Wars Celebration stages continues! Today, the first of a two-part conversation with David W. Collins, recorded prior to Star Wars Celebration Orlando. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Continuing our series of looks at Star Wars Celebrations past and, in particular, what it's like to prep for hosting a stage at Celebration! Today, the second half of my conversation with Amy Ratcliffe, recorded in advance of Celebration Europe. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Star Wars Celebration is just about a month away! In anticipation of the big event, we're looking back this week at conversations we've had on the show about Celebration and, in specific, hosting a Celebration stage! Today, the first of a two-part conversation with Amy Ratcliffe, recorded in advance of Celebration Europe. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

In this Spinner Sunday episode, we're talking about "Saber Truth," the second of four short stories in Star Wars Insider magazine that celebrate the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones. And this one features General Grievous... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

The Rise of Skywalker was Oscar-nominated for its visual effects, and when you watch the Behind the Magic Reel from ILM for it, it's astonishing that they didn't take home the award for it... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Despite all the quote-unquote "trouble" these productions faced, Rogue One and Solo, the Star Wars Stories, didn't let very much slip by in the way of movie mistakes. And you can't really call "The Slap" a mistake anyway... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Threepio went headfirst into the quicksand on Pasaana. How did he suddenly get back right side up?! That and more fun with continuity errors and other surprises in The Rise of Skywalker. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

The movie mistakes collection of entries for The Last Jedi is refreshingly clear of all the nonsense that got kicked up around that movie. Instead, it's all about catching things like different-textured rocks and self-propelled backpacks. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

We did a series of these way back in the early days of the podcast, looking at the movie mistakes from the Original and Prequel Trilogies. Now, it's finally the Disney-era movies' turn, starting with The Force Awakens. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Obi-Wan has one job. And somehow, he can't seem to stop himself from taking on others! Although the stories we're talking about on this Obi-Monday (likely) take place after the Kenobi series, they shed more light on an aspect of his personality that could get him (and Luke) in trouble on the show. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***