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

Another tale of found family - but with a different take on Force traditions - "Lop & Ocho" also features a bit of inspiration from a certain six-foot-tall green rabbit. We'll talk about top takeaways and filmmaker insights again 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 Elder," the seventh installment in Star Wars Visions, is a quieter story, but not without action. And if you had to guess at a point in the timeline, the most likely option seems to be in the era around the early days of the High Republic. 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 lighter, more playful story that draws on a Wizard of Oz idea as much as a Pinocchio one, "TO-B1" is the sixth installment in Star Wars Visions, and we'll dive into it with additional insights from the filmmaker featurette. 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 surprise twist, a fascinating exploration of lightsabers, and a clear serial-style setup animate "The Ninth Jedi," the fifth installment of Star Wars Visions. We'll dig in and check out filmmaker featurette insights, too. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

One of the most meditative - until it's not! - entries in Star Wars Visions, "The Village Bride" also features the fun return of a voice actor from Star Wars Resistance. Today, we'll talk highlights and filmmaker insights. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

An over-the-top action piece that connects elements of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, "The Twins" is the third episode in the anime series Star Wars Visions. Today? Top takeaways and filmmaker insights. 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 one of the fluffiest entries in Star Wars Visions, and also one of the most packed in terms of star power in the English dub version. It's "Tatooine Rhapsody," and we'll dig into it and the filmmaker featurette about it 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.***

Star Wars Visions has arrived! Today, we're talking about "The Duel," weaving in insights from the related "Filmmaker Focus" featurette. 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 the bonus chapter of The Edge of Balance (Vol. 1), we're introduced to some of the native Banchiians, and the Jedi's attempts to communicate with them. They're less hostile than the Drengir, but they *are* carrying torches... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Although it takes a while to get to the "action" of the main story in The Edge of Balance Vol. 1, what happens before we get there involves solid character and relationship building, and excellent practical explorations into balance within the Force. 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 Mandalorian went 0-for-5 at last night's 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards, losing to The Crown in all the categories for which it was nominated. But there were a couple of bright spots for Star Wars overall... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

This 2016 mini-series could have implications for the High Republic as well as the 2022 Kenobi series on Disney+! It's a story set three years after The Phantom Menace, in which a 12-year-old Anakin is ready to leave the Jedi Order. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Recaps, reveals, and a veiled threat about Starlight Beacon's future?! Plus a question I can't believe they got to ask, and much more in our look at episode 5 of The High Republic 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.***

A quick review of the state of lightsabers after the fall of the Empire! The makers of Star Wars: Hunters made a point of telling us that's when the game takes place. So where exactly did J-3DI and Rieve get those lightsabers? Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Tuesday's Apple event kicked off a series of reveals about Star Wars: Hunters, the new video game coming from Zynga and Lucasfilm Games in 2022. Today, we'll round up all the story and background details in one place... Punch it! Here's the video for the cinematic character introduction trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U1Al2WmyVc ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Will the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake be canon, or still be a Legends story? Or is there a third way of thinking about it? The Star Wars writing of George Mann, Cavan Scott, and Alexander Freed inspires this 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.***

With the Hawkeye trailer drop comes renewed speculation about when The Book of Boba Fett will debut. And it looks like it's time to let go of a commonly held theory about how Disney+ releases Star Wars and Marvel series. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

7 seems to be the magic number of The Mandalorian! They matched their total from last year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with some repeat wins and a couple new ones, too. We'll give you the full rundown 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.***

Cavan Scott's latest High Republic story, "Past Mistakes" (Part 1), debuts in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider! Today, five key takeaways from the installment that's a bit different from the ones that have come before... 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 another "What to Watch Now" segment, not only do we discover big names reading from Star Wars Myths & Fables, but also some incredibly heartwarming tales read by the stars of Star Wars. Punch it! Here's the link to the YouTube playlist referenced in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL68FO-pA3xg7AtrQ09MifnVLbY12wA4cp ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - one of the most popular Star Wars video games of all time, and considered one of the best video game of all time in general - is getting a new generation remake. On today's show, we'll explore and go beyond the announced details... Punch it! Here's the full article about it on StarWars.com, if you want to dive deeper: https://www.starwars.com/news/knights-of-the-old-republic-remake ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

There was a big Hasbro fan event yesterday during which a bunch of new action figures were revealed. And this got me looking at product descriptions, which made me realize that the stakes for Bo-Katan in season 3 of The Mandalorian are much bigger than we've been talking about. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Expanding on a topic I touched on yesterday during the review episode for Star Wars: Life Day Treasury, I'm examining the High Republic short story in greater detail, including its implications for the broader arc of the initiative. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

With a refreshing mix of the contemporary and the legendary, the Star Wars Life Day Treasury collects eight mid-winter celebration stories - some of which could melt an icy heart. 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 lot of click-targeting stories are popping up about The Book of Boba Fett... on today's non-spoiler show, we'll narrow down the sole source for you, and revisit a Temeura Morrison interview that, combined with what's going on in comics, tells you as much as you'll want to know (so far) about the show. Punch it! Here's the link to the Star Wars News Net article if you do, in fact, want to explore their minor spoilers! https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2021/09/new-bits-on-boba-fetts-motive-and-armor-in-the-book-of-boba-fett.html ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

A middle-grade novel, "Smuggler's Run" has received as many or more adaptations as, say, a Thrawn novel! On today's Spinner Sunday episode, we'll revisit the story through its most recent telling, as an IDW comic. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Disney+ posted 385 YouTube videos in the last year. A few of them were about Star Wars! I made a playlist for you so you wouldn't have to find them yourself. And here are some of the highlights... Punch it! Here's a link to the playlist... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL68FO-pA3xg618voOSRs-qzIr2mwPbmqM ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Finally! We have one more trailer and a release date for "Last Call," part two of the Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy's Edge VR experience. And the ILMxLAB version of the story has a lot more information about it than the StarWars.com version... Punch it! Here's the ILMxLAB version of the announcement: https://www.ilmxlab.com/news/ilmxlab-unveils-extended-gameplay-trailer-and-characters-for-star-wars-tales-from-the-galaxys-edge-last-call-launching-september-15/ And here's the new trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQUZEiT_GOI ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

That base at the end of the Bad Batch season finale has a deep Star Wars Legends history, but it could start tying into the current canon in places like The Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, and even Battlefront II. Punch it! Here's the link to the i09 story mentioned in today's episode: https://gizmodo.com/yes-that-star-wars-location-in-bad-batch-is-exactly-wh-1847493615 ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Star Wars Visions and The Edge of Balance are two of the big headline releases in the world of Star Wars storytelling this month! In our monthly preview, we'll touch base on Rogue Squadron progress, live action series, books, comics, and so much more. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Cavan Scott's audiodrama original story, Star Wars: Tempest Runner, examines the evolving identity of Lourna Dee in the time of the High Republic. Will she - can she - choose a different path after all she's seen and done? The non-spoiler review is 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.***

A trio of videos from ILM showcases some of the amazing things StageCraft and The Volume can do for live-action production. But classic filmmaking techniques still have a role to play, and there are limits to what StageCraft can deliver. Punch it! Here are those videos, starting with "Behind the Magic: The Visual Effects of The Mandalorian Season 2": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fb6Aww3LIDE And then there's "The Virtual Production of The Mandalorian, Season Two": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gX4N5rDYeQ And finally, there's "Filmmakers Discuss Bringing Virtual Worlds to Life for The Mandalorian (S2)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0XRxRDA2AY ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

In the latest "What to Watch Now" segment, we'll talk about the high points of the new Disney Gallery episode focused on the season 2 finale of Star Wars: The Mandalorian. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Because Andor started filming back in November, it seemed like it would be the first/next series to debut on Disney+. Well, now it seems like the scripts have flipped, and Kenobi will arrive first... 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 Star Wars "What If...?" version of Return of the Jedi starts from a very believable place: What if the wildly improbable Han Solo rescue plan went terribly wrong? Punch it! Here's the full Star Wars Infinities write-up on Wookieepedia if you want to dive deeper: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Infinities:_Return_of_the_Jedi ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

We're continuing our look at the "What If...?" stories inspired by the original trilogy in Star Wars Infinities! Today, the reimagined version of The Empire Strikes Back hinges on this question: What if Luke died on Hoth? Punch it! Here's the link to the full write-up of the story on Wookieepedia if you want to go deeper: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Infinities:_The_Empire_Strikes_Back ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Today, we're exploring the Star Wars Infinities story from 2001 that begins with this premise - what if Luke *didn't* blow up the Death Star? We'll highlight 7 surprising (and shocking!) details from the story that unfolds... Punch it! Here's a whole write-up on the four-issue limited series from Dark Horse, if you want to dive deeper: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Star_Wars_Infinities:_A_New_Hope ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

The Marvel "What If...?" series debuted to excited reviews earlier this month, and got Star Wars fans talking about a similar series for the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Well, as it turns out, there already has been a "What If...?" style series called "Infinities." 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 didn't get a big live event last year, but there is an event coming up in 2021 that will have some new Star Wars news to reveal. Here's what we know so far about the Destination D23 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.***

More investor calls, this time in the video game space, give updates on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars: Hunters; and an upcoming gaming conference will be revealing new details about a third game. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

ICYMI: 5 highlights from the most recent episode of The High Republic Show, plus how one of Krystina Arielle's questions (and the answers) will inform future episodes of Star Wars 7x7. Punch it! Here's the full episode of The High Republic Show #4 for you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqBuS4EZ0qE ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

I listened to the Disney earnings call so you didn't have to! ;-) There wasn't a lot of *big* Star Wars items, but there were at least five things worth flagging for the fandom's attention. 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: Visions get a rockin' new trailer (tip: watch it in slo-mo, too), and the announced English dub cast features veterans from all across Star Wars animation and more. Punch it! Here's the link to the new trailer (Japanese voices with subtitles): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lle0NNmvIyU And here's the link to the new trailer (the English dub version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtAsl-0o3O0 ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

It's more of a 1+3 for the final quarter of season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, but there is a theme that threads through episodes 13-16 - loyalty. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Over the course of season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, we got a couple indicators that clone allegiance to the Empire is by no means guaranteed. And the season finale suggests that a full-blown rebellion could be on the horizon. 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 twist that made perfect sense at the end of season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch involved the status of Crosshair's inhibitor chip. On today's show, we'll recap what we know, bring in our recent Order 66 conversation, and how the relationship dynamic mirrors our own political lives now. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

With season 1 in the books, we'll start a series of looks back at Star Wars: The Bad Batch by considering what it's all about - starting with comparatives to other Star Wars animated series and the bounds within which they did (or didn't) operate. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

There's a LOT to discuss about the season finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! We'll start today with the Briefing episode, flagging the highlights and how we're leaving things at the end of an epic first season. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

No Bad Batch spoilers here! We'll dish on the season finale tomorrow - for today, brief updates about the Taika Waititi movie, the Ahsoka series, Mando deepfakes, and the High Republic that we haven't covered before. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***

Fall 2021! That's when the second part of the VR adventure Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy's Edge comes out. We've collected the new details about "Last Call" here for you today... Punch it! Here's the new trailer video for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk5nqS2jc5Q ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***