Episode 707 - The Acolyte Trailer - Star Wars News

The Bad Batch make it to Tantiss in their attempt to rescue Omega from Dr. Hemlock, but their mission doesn’t go as planned.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The arrival of the Bad Batch at Tantiss and their fight against the Imperial fighters, The aftermath of the crash landing, Rampart and Crosshair’s conversation on loyalty, What it means for Vice Admiral Rampart to get captured by the Empire, Omega’s reconnaissance of the base on Tantiss and what she discovers, and The children’s attempt to cover for her.   Check out our discussion of the previous episode of The Bad Batch in episode 718.   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

Jay shares the details of her latest cosplay build, the Tahiria inspired Mandalorian, and her experience at recent conventions.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Coffee from Bones Coffee, A Queen Amidala paper doll book (currently available on eBay), Some recent acquisitions from Fangirling Over Jesus, A K-2SO print from Portraits by Alan, The Phantom Menace products from ShopDisney for the 25th Anniversary of the film, A Star Wars Padme Handmaiden Hooded Dress from Her Universe, An Ahsoka Tano reversible wrap skirt from Heroes & Villains, Star Wars Velcro Slides from Heroes & Villains, Star Wars candles from Homesick, The Star Wars Essential Oils Collection with Light-Up Diffuser from Bradford Exchange, and Jay’s new Tahiri inspired Mandalorian cosplay with components that include a gaffi stick from LazyTurtleWorks, a foam armor pattern from TristanMaker, gauntlets completed with print files from grumpyfrogprops, a Mando Neck Seal pattern from sionnachstudios, and a helmet from Cyber Craft. For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 702.   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

Marvel is creating an Inquisitors miniseries, Disney+ considers a Star Wars linear channel, the cast of The Acolyte share some details about the show in this week’s Star Wars news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Joonas Suotamo talks about playing Kelnacca in The Acolyte, Dafne Keen talks about the goal for the lightsaber fights in The Acolyte, Disney+ is eyeing a possible linear Star Wars channel, Marvel is creating an Inquisitor miniseries, and Ubisoft talks a little bit about Qi’ra in Star Wars: Outlaws. 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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

Omega plans her own escape from Tantiss while the Bad Batch head to Coruscant for the next step in their planned rescue mission.   Ross Hollebon from the Album Cockpit Podcast joins us for this episode.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega’s introduction to the other children in the Vault at Tantiss, How Omega plots another escape from Tantiss, Emerie’s intentions towards the children compared to the rest of the scientists, Rampart’s role in the Bad Batch’s mission to rescue Omega, The infiltration of the space station in orbit of Coruscant, and The high intensity action and pace of the final moments of this episode. Find our prior discussion of The Bad Batch in episode 715.   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

In part four of our series celebrating The Phantom Menace, we meet Anakin Skywalker, Watto, Shmi Skywalker, Threepio, and Sebulba as Qui-Gon looks for a way to acquire the parts they need.   Greg Cass, also known as Eye on Canon, joins us for this discussion.   The segment of the film we discuss runs from 31:41 to 44:13.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Greg’s early experiences with The Phantom Menace and some of his collectibles, The introduction of Anakin Skywalker and his introduction to Padmé, her response, and what the meeting says about them both, The first appearance of Watto and Qui-Gon’s attempt to use a Jedi mind trick on him, Sebulba’s introduction and rivalry with Anakin Skywalker, The Skywalker homestead and Shmi’s first appearances, The first appearance of C-3PO and his appearance, Darth Sidious and Darth Maul talking before Darth Maul leaves for Tatooine, and Anakin’s plan to participate in the podrace and win the money needed to repair Padmé’s ship. Find the prior episode in this series in episode 705.   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

Star Wars: Outlaws gets a story trailer ahead of its August 2024 release. In addition, we talk a new writer for “Dawn of the Jedi,” book news, and details from “Season of the Force.”   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: A new co-writer brought onboard James Mangold’s “Dawn of the Jedi” movie, Our initial thoughts on The Living Force by John Jackson Miller, Details from the story trailer from Ubisoft’s Star Wars: Outlaws, and Updates to the Disney parks for “Season of the Force.”   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

The Bad Batch creates a plan to find and rescue Omega that begins with retrieving an old adversary. Meanwhile, Omega is integrated back into life on Tantiss in the latest episode of The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Omega’s return to Tantiss and Dr. Hemlock’s explanation of what is going on, Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair formulating a plan to find Omega, Crosshair’s reluctance to return to Tantiss, Phee Genoa’s return and inclusion in the plan, The Bad Batch’s mission on Erebus and commandeering a Juggernaut turbo tank, and The escape from Erebus with their asset. You can find our discussion of the previous episode of The Bad Batch in episode 712.   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

Darth Maul once worked with Death Watch to conquer Mandalore. We’re talking about this three episode story arc from the Clone Wars.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: How Pre Vizsla and Death Watch found Maul and Savage Opress drifting in space, Maul’s plan to assemble and underworld army, The attack on the Hutts on Nal Hutta and at Jabba’s Palace, The ruse that Death Watch and Maul used to conquer Mandalore, How Pre Vizsla turned on Maul, which played right into Maul’s plans, The duel between Pre Vizsla and Maul, Duchess Satine’s role in this trilogy of episodes, Bo-Katan’s refusal to accept Maul as the leader of Mandalore, Obi-Wan Kenobi’s arrival on Mandalore, and Darth Sidious’s attack on Maul and Savage Opress. If this episode intrigues you, check out episode 650, which discusses Maul’s prior appearance in The Clone Wars. For our discussion of Son of Dathomir, check out episode 96.   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

In this week’s Star Wars news we are discussing the announcement and trailer for Tales of the Empire before looking at some book news.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The announcement of Tales of the Empire featuring Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth, Our reactions to this announcement and the anticipation for this series, Initial thoughts on the trailer and our favorite moments, The delay of The Glass Abyss, and Another excerpt from The Living Force by John Jackson Miller. 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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.

Dr. Emerie Karr wrestles with the treatment of Force sensitive children at Mount Tantiss, and the Bad Batch attempt to escape from the Empire on Pabu in the two most recent episodes of The Bad Batch.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Whether Dr. Hemlock has another project going on at Mount Tantiss, Dr. Emerie Karr getting promoted to chief scientist, What is going on in the vault at Mount Tantiss with Project Necromancer and whether there is more than what the audience was shown, Whether Omega is Force sensitive or not given the additional information we learn in this episode, The appearance of Cad Bane and the abduction of a Force sensitive child, The children that are treated as nothing more than specimens, The CX Clone tracking the Bad Batch to Pabu, Omega’s guilt over the Empire arriving at Pabu, Hunter’s plan for escaping, and Crosshair’s grief over letting Omega go to the Empire. For more discussion of The Bad Batch, check out episode 709.   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.   Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust   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.