State of the Empire: A Lucasfilm Podcast

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.It's hard to believe it, but we just saw Episode VII: The Force Awakens. It was a real thing that happened. Not a fever dream created by the manic, speculation-steeped state we've been living for the past three years, but an actual movie we sat down and watched. Thank the Maker.Join Cap, Doug, Matt, and Rex as we unload on all our pent-up passion and provide our honest two cents on the movie. Want a spoiler-free review? Cool. Tune into the first couple minutes of this show and hear us tell you how we felt about it in the broadest strokes possible. But after that, the blast doors are open wide as we not just give our praise and criticisms, but ponder what the film implied and what's to come in the next chapter.The speculation of State of the Empire doesn't end here. No, this is but the dawn of a whole new saga.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2015/12/state-of-the-empire-episode-19-the-force-awakens-reviewLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.We're but days away from The Force Awakens!Fear not! Our spoilers are tightly sealed behind the blast doors. Your pre-film Star Wars blackout doesn't have to include State of the Empire!It's hard to believe we're finally here. The journey began in November 2012 when Disney purchased Lucasfilm and changed our whole perspective. We'd grown disillusioned with Star Wars, but now anything was possible and in just a few days we'll see if these three years of waiting, hoping, and rampant speculation have paid off.In this episode, join Cap, Doug, and Matt as we brace for impact. We share what new news we have on the films to come following Episode VII, as well as first-hand experiences from Disney's Season of the Force, huge news for Willow in this episode's Willow Watch, launch a coloring contest, and discuss a new hope that the ill-fated video game Star Wars: 1313 might live again! Beyond the spoilerific blast doors we pour over the latest clues and come to terms with the possibility that our initial outline for the film might be true... all of it. All this plus a heated debate about Anakin's force ghost. Get hype here and stay tuned for our post-film podcast - coming crazy-soon!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2015/12/state-of-the-empire-episode-18-prelude-to-the-awakeningLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.A great silence followed Force Friday, but now that silence has been smashed and The Force Awakens' hype train is on the move again! Episode VII's first full length trailer is out and many online ticket services cried out and were suddenly silenced as millions of fans bricked them in the quest for tickets. The narrative of The Force Awakens is coming into focus and many details we've discussed in past episodes of State of the Empire are now public knowledge. But hey, we're Force adept, not full-on psychic Jedi - there's still many secrets to be picked apart.Join Cap, Matt, Doug, and Consequence of Sound Editor-in-Chief Mike Roffman as we voice concerns over Starkiller Base, aka "Giant Hurt Ball 3", aka "The Pokéball of Doom", as well as which stars might get killed. The latest Star Wars media from Rebels to novels and comics are rife with not just exciting new adventures but clues to the shape of the newly expanding universe. We share all the latest insights and call in two London Bothans to report on what they saw at Secret Cinema's interactive Empire Strikes Back spectacular.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2015/10/state-of-the-empire-17/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.If you've been following State of the Empire since our start at the dawn of the Disney era of Star Wars, then you've been on "The Journey to The Force Awakens" for quite some time, but for many that journey begins now. September 4th 2015, aka Force Friday, marked the global pistol crack to the transmedia race of marketing and storytelling leading up to the December debut of the new Star Wars. New action figures, books, comics, and games are bit by bit, piece by piece, unlocking secrets of the world of the new film and building the new history of what came beyond Return of the Jedi.Your hosts Cap, Doug, Matt, and Rex have made dirty deals with Jawas, hustled hard on the mean streets of Coruscant, and gotten a lot of Bothans killed to bring you the latest outpouring of secrets from the galaxy far, far away. We share Force Friday experiences from midnight releases, pick our favorite new c-list character destined to be a fan-favorite, glean truly shocking secrets from Force Awakens Halloween costumes, and for those of you who dare to go beyond our spoiler-free zone, we reveal the First Order's sinister plan to bring the galaxy to its knees.We've got all the news, updates, rumors, and wild Star Wars speculation you can handle. Heck, that's not even all! Join us for impromptu fanfiction, new findings in our search for a Willow sequel, and... do you remember where you were when you first learned Qui-Gon was meeting his "noble end"? All this and more in this episode of State of the Empire, now brought to you in part by Consequence of Sound.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2015/09/state-of-the-empire-episode-16-force-friday-frenzyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.Just when you were almost back to sleep... there has been an awakening! It's only been two weeks since our last report and there's already an entire episode's worth of new Star Wars announcements to cover. The dam has officially burst, the journey to The Force Awakens has truly begun, and the world is on the precipice of descending into Star Wars mania.The epicenter of this latest spike in activity is D23, Disney's expo celebrating all their various properties and projects. Our very own Matt Spill was on-site to bear witness to the reveal of the cast of Rogue One, new insights from Episode VII, and the announcement that not only is a Star Wars land coming to Disney Parks, but that it's their biggest, boldest project to date.Join Cap, Doug and Matt as we discuss the possibilities this immersive Star Wars theme park represents, peruse the catalog of forthcoming action figures for hints at Force Awakening secrets, and even glean a dark prophecy from a spiral-bound notebook at Wal-Mart.We'll see you again in another two weeks for Force Friday!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2015/08/sote-episode-15-d23/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.Since Star Wars Celebration there's been a whirlwind of news from the galaxy far, far away. New films announced, new games announced, new comics announced, new secrets from The Force Awakens, and rumors galore! We stand now on the precipice of a transmedia blitz that could surpass even the mayhem of The Phantom Menace... and that's just the beginning.We're also reeling over the announcement that the young Han Solo film is a real thing that's happening. With the directors of 21 Jump Street at the helm, we can only hope that "21 Parsecs" is as cool as we're imagining and that young Lando is along for the ride. The speculation doesn't end there - we've got new insights into all the currently announced Star Wars films, and even some that haven't been announced, as well as discussions on the glory of Micro Machines, the surprising significance of Sullust, our theories surrounding the unexpected return of Wicket, and inexplicable TaleSpin conversation, and much, much more.So grab some Butterfinger BB8s and your Takodana Taco Bell Meal with Kylo Wren drink topper, and chew over the latest Star Wars news.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2015/08/state-of-the-empire-episode-14-young-han-solo-in-21-parsecsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”......Though for once we're looking in the right place - We're on site at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim!The Star Wars universe is poised to erupt in a fervor not seen since the series' debut. This weekend alone we've seen Han and Chewie return to the screen, Rebels season 2 bridge the gap between the Clone Wars and the Rebellion, Star Wars Battlefront return gamers to the frontlines, and Rogue One promise to show us a side of Star Wars we've never seen on the screen.Join Cap, Doug, Matt, and special guest host Matthew Rex as we recount our adventures in perilous lines and in-depth panels. We scavenge for secret truths and read between the lines to give you the most in depth and hypothetically accurate dish on Star Wars news in the galaxy.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2015/04/nerdy-show-218-state-of-the-empire-revelations-at-star-wars-celebrationLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.We're only 9 months away from the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens and, like a great engine of war, the rumor mill is churning! The printing presses are churning too - because we're witnessing the first signs of a transmedia blitz that's ushering in the new age of Star Wars; comics, novels, and more branded as "The Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens".Join Cap, Doug, Matt, and Tony as we embark on this "Journey" with a rough outline of what's to come and what we see on the horizon. We review the first wave of Marvel Star Wars comics, speculate on the recently-announced first Star Wars spin-off, Rogue One, and the mysterious spin-off to follow. But that's not all - our Bothan spies have been hard at work! WE OUTLINE THE ENTIRETY OF EPISODE VII. That's right, safely contained in a spoiler-proof carbonite segment at the end of the episode we merge rumors into a complete map of things to come. We know a great many "whats" and "hows" but it's up to us to fill in the outline with the all-important "whys". We also speculate on how Star Wars Rebels' new revelations connect the show with A New Hope.Tune in for the overview of the latest in Star Wars news, or boldly stick around as we look beneath the mask of the forthcoming Star Wars timeline. For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2015/03/episode-213-state-of-the-empire-the-journey-beginsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.There has been an awakening, folks!Episode VII has a title and a snazzy and much-debated teaser trailer to boot! What’s more, the Internet was treated to a veritable buffet of leaked production art which appears to be 100% legit. State of the Empire has always been about rampant speculation based on the most miniscule of details – never before have we been given so much powerful ammo to work from. Some of our crackpot theories might even be right this time!Join Cap, Doug, and Matt as we ponder the nature of Sith and Jedi in a universe where Star Wars history as we know it has been undone. Has the old Expanded Universe truly been wiped clean, or do those “legends” from the Star Wars universe offer clues as to what’s to come? Will one of the most infamous names in Star Wars lore be making his cinematic debut? What exactly are our thoughts on the controversial new tri-saber?That’s just the tip of the iceberg, nerf herders! We’ve also got trans-media secrets of the Death Star, thoughts on Luasfilm’s new project, Strange Magic, and some Willow merch you never knew you wanted – Don’t even wait to search your feelings, press play now!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/12/episode-201-state-empire-force-awakens/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.The big news this month is Star Wars Rebels has premiered – launching the new official cannon of Star Wars! As of this recording we’ve seen the hour-long debut, “Spark of Rebellion” as well as the first regular episode “Droids in Distress”. As faithful followers of the show know, even with the talented Greg Weisman on board, we weren’t getting our hopes up. We’ve been burnt too many times before… and had our limbs cut off, and kicked into lava… Join Cap, Doug, and Matt for a look at the first two episodes of Rebels and learn how this show as surprised us. There’s cameos, Easter eggs, compelling characters, and a body count to boot!We also discuss the four forthcoming Star Wars comics from Marvel, the shocking new arcade game: Star Wars Battle Pod, the possibility of an Obi-Wan film series, rumors from Episode VII galore, read an excerpt from the Willow Sourcebook, AND discuss our recently-launched Ghostbusters Roleplaying Hub.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/10/episode-195-state-empire-star-wars-rebels-sparks-rebellion/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.Disney’s master plan for the the new Star Wars universe is coming together. List leaked from within Hasbro has shown a likely outline for what major projects we can expect from now ’til 2020 including a Boba Fett film, and two suspicious candidates for other films. Creative teams have also been revealed for some of these projects including a surprise announcement of a young filmmaker whom The Force must truly be with because – he’s wring and directing Episodes VIII and IX!Join, Cap, Hex, Doug, and Ghostbusters: Resurrection‘s Mike Wall as we scour the universe for the most critical and telling Star Wars news bytes as well as offer up our theories on what the “Solo” and “Red Five” films might really be about, say goodbye to Star Wars: Attack Squadrons, hypothesize what a Lando solo film directed by Michael Bay might be like.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2014/07/episode-187-state-of-the-empire-the-master-plan/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.It’s a time of celebration throughout the galaxy. May the Fourth has brought jubilation to countless systems and the cast of Episode VII has finally been announced! But – there are still many secrets surrounding the burgeoning new film. Rumors of a mysterious cast member still to come, and the roles that the actors will be playing are yet to be revealed. Join Cap, Doug, and Matt as they hunt for clues as to who’s who and what this might hint about the plot of the forthcoming film.However, there’s much more afoot than the new film - the Expanded Universe has been decimated! The crew assesses what’s left of the known cannon and explore the ramifications of all known novelizations, comics, and games being taken out of play. We explore “The Ponda Baba Conundrum” – how with something as massive as Star Wars even the smallest phrasing can mean worlds of difference between what exists and what no longer does. We also predict what’s in store for the new TV series Star Wars: Rebels, how the books tie in, and how Anakin’s lost apprentice might return.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/05/episode-176-state-of-the-empire-the-ponda-baba-conundrum/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.The Star Wars universe we know is changing rapidly. Like the cycle of rebirth, the old must be burnt away before it can come back familiar but new and (hopefully) stronger. With game-changing shake-ups like this we had to convene for a new State of the Empire.The Expanded Universe is in the process of drastic revision as the recently formed Lucasfilm Story Group compress the franchise into a unified timeline. Meanwhile, the inevitable has happened and it’s been announced that after 20+ years Dark Horse will be passing the Star Wars comic right over to Marvel. While this was expected, what we didn’t expect was that in the process we might be loosing our favorite thing to happen to Star Wars comics in ages: Brian Wood’s Star Wars. Join Cap, Hex, and Doug as we go in-depth with these happenings and offer our Force Adept insight on what they spell out for the future of the Star Wars Galaxy.We also discuss the latest news on Episode VII including the possible reason for the screenwriter switch-up, who the lead characters might be of VII and beyond, the rumored spin-off films, the future of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, how Captain EO could be in Star Wars continuity, the latest about Indiana Jones, and we’re joined by Star Wars: Rebels executive producer Greg Weisman and Young Justice co-creator Brandon Vietti to discuss Willow.For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2014/01/episdoe-164-state-of-the-empire-a-whole-new-galaxy/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.Since last we convened, the Episode VII saga continues to unfold as the balance of power in the universe has once again shifted. Michael Arndt – Episode VII‘s celebrated screenwriter, and our greatest hope for the New Trilogy, is off the project. We don’t know why, nor do do we know much of the circumstances, but we mourn his loss and attempt to put the pieces together as to how this came to pass and what the future might hold. With so many last-minute shake ups for this 2015 film, you best believe there’s a lot of drama and strange rumors circulating. Join Cap, Doug, Hex, and Matt as they search for truth in these dark times… and then kick that gloom out the airlock for what becomes one of the funniest State of the Empires yet!We discuss the latest in Star Wars comics and gaming, drastically different versions of the original films in their infancy, Star Wars: Rebels‘ new villain: The Inquisitor, share our favorite Qui-Gon jokes, and dig deep into eclectic Lucasfilm licensing for a Willow Watch to remember!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2013/11/episode-159-state-of-the-empire-these-arndt-the-droids-youre-looking-for/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When last Nerdy Show assembled to discuss Star Wars, LucasArts and Star Wars: The Clone Wars had fallen to the might of their new masters and rumors of a television series that would bridge the original and new trilogies had surfaced. It has been three months since Nerdy Show’s last report. We join them now, Cap, Hex, Marc, Matt, and Doug – still looking for news in Alderaan Places…We discuss the recently-announced Star Wars: Rebels, an animated show set to take place between episodes III and IV with some amazing talent attached, and share new Episode VII rumors including a startling discovery of a possible abandoned version of the Episode VII plot called “Shadows of the Sith”. We also drop a Willow bombshell we’ve been waiting to hear. Casting rumors, details on the new Disney Star Wars attractions, how Carl Urban could become the nerd trifecta, and more!Stay tuned to the end for the sexiest offer this side of Makeb.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2013/08/episode-152-state-of-the-empire-shadows-of-the-sith/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like a phoenix purging the lands to make way for new growth, Disney, the new rulers of the Star Wars franchise have rained fire down upon the Lucasfilm landscape. Will it be for better or for worse? Only time will tell. In this episode we mourn the loss of LucasArts and speculate over what could come of the new Star Wars gaming partnership with EA. There’s a lot of new developments and hints as to where Star Wars could be heading as the companies get structured and production gets underway. As always, we’ll attempt to put this puzzle together – and if the pieces don’t fit then dammit. we’ll make them fit!Join Cap, Matt, Doug, and Ghostbusters: Resurrection‘s Nina for more Star Wars insights than you can shake a gaderffii at. We pick apart the rumored new animated series, Star Wars: Reclamation, that may bridge the gap between Jedi and Episode VII… if it’s not a hoax. We also speculate on new Star Wars developments at Disney parks, and, of course, Willow Watch!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2013/05/episode-137-state-of-the-empire-a-great-disturbance-in-the-force/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is a time of great speculation. Months after the announcement that there would be a new Star Wars film, there is still much that we do not know. That’s why we launched State of the Empire! Nerdy Show leaves no escape pod empty, no wampa un-stomped – we’re looking for news in Alderaan places, and a few of the right ones too.Star Wars’ new masters are shaking things up in the world of Lucasfilm, and there are some very sizable disturbances in the force. Does the cancellation of The Clone Wars, the postponement of Star Wars: Detours, and the alleged suspension of development at Lucasarts point to dark tidings, or a much-needed clean up of the various Star Wars enterprises? Join Cap, Hex, Doug, Matt, and Tony as we share our best guesses for what the rumored Star Wars spin-offs might hold, why it should be the “big four“, not the “big three”, and much more.All this AND Willow Watch! Willow has finally been released on Blu-Ray and Cap recently read the original novelization of the film. Between the newly revealed deleted scenes and Cap’s notes from the novel, we’ve got even more insight into just how big the world of Willow is and the version of the film that could have been.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2013/03/episode-129-state-of-the-empire-the-deal-alters-further/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lock S-foils in attack position, ’cause some serious Star Wars news is on the move. Amidst rumors and refuting, J.J. Abrams has emerged as the official director for Episode VII. Find out who else turned down the position, our initial speculation on Abrams, and our thoughts on rumors of what the Newer Trilogy’s plot might be. Continuing our tradition of looking for news in Alderaan places, Cap, Hex, Doug, and Marc With a C dig piece together clues from the Internet and our own, Star Wars-addled minds to bring balance to the Force.BIG NEWS for Willow Watch, a startling confession from Marc, initial reactions to Brian Wood’s Star Wars comic, and more!For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2013/01/season-4-episode-73-state-of-the-empire-the-force-is-with-abrams/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s only been three weeks since the announcement of Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm and the continuation of Star Wars – and already more news is flooding in. Episode 7 comes out in 2015, we couldn’t just sit here. We had to do… something.Presenting State of The Empire, Nerdy Show’s ongoing Star Wars speculation series.Join Cap, Hex, Doug, and Marc with a C as we put the pieces together of just what Episode 7 might be about, who’s confirmed to write the script, what actors are in, which directors are out, and put clues together for who we think could be involved. We’ve got some real mind-blowers here.For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2012/11/season-4-episode-67-state-of-the-empire-looking-for-news-in-alderaan-places/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On October 30th, 2012 the world was delivered some insane news: Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise have been sold to Disney. We’d grown comfortable presuming that nothing would change for Star Wars as long as George Lucas lived – but this changes everything. What’s more, it’s been announced that new films are planned and the first will come out in 2015.As long-time Star Wars fans, both films and expanded universe, and harsh critics of Lucas’ decisions for years now- we’ve got a lot to say. Join Cap, Hex, Brandon, Matt, Marc With a C, and Doug as we discuss the details of the sale, the players, and dive into what we predict for the future of a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….For links and more info, head to the main episode page:http://nerdyshow.com/2012/11/season-4-episode-64-disney-buys-lucasfilm-a-new-hope-for-star-wars/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.