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”. If you've been raving like a rathtar for Rogue One merch, your day has come! Last year we had Force Friday, this year it's Rogue Friday - a time of midnight releases, swarms of fans, and a mad dash for the latest action figures etc. Or is it...? No, this year's Star Wars shopping spree was much more subdued - not just in turnout, but also in plot insights that could be gleaned new products. That's not stopping State of the Empire though! Join Cap, Matt, Doug, and Rex as we relentlessly dig through box art details, minifig pairings, and other minutia that might reveal the secrets of the most mysterious Star Wars release to date. We discuss the latest from Billy Dee Williams on the potential re-casting of Lando and dust off an interview with the man himself from the Nerdy Show archives. But that's not all, hear what the InteracTech Stormtrooper has to say for himself, new casting news, remember the sa

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels is here and with it the return of one of the most revered characters in the series: Grand Admiral Thrawn. Hear our thoughts on how this Star Wars legend fared in his on-screen debut and reintroduction to the cannon. But Thrawn is only one facet of the changes and troubles facing the Rebellion: a mysterious Force-sensitive creature, a Sith holocron, foreboding owls, Ezra's bad haircut... We take on all of it; both spoiler-free and behind the blast doors, for those brave enough. Rebels isn't the big news - Rogue Friday is almost upon us! Soon the Rebellion's agents will be infiltrating retail stores across the world - but some secrets have already been leaked. We'll be back for a merch-filled episode of State of the Empire next week, but for now Cap, Matt and Doug pour over what we know about the forthcoming film. Join us for theories on the next Star Wars animated series,

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. The time has come: the Rogue One trailer is finally here! Not a teaser, not a sizzle reel, not a behind-the-scenes promo - and honest-to-God, fully-loaded trailer, Sith Lord and all. There's a lot to take in, so let the crew of State of the Empire navigate you through the proverbial asteroid belt of what's going on and what nuances we can glean from this sexy and revealing advertisement. Cynics, don't fret; Cap, Doug, and Matt aren't all rose colored lenses over this well-dressed Star Wars trailer. We've still got our heads level and our minds open. Not only do we talk Rogue One, but we also chew over the latest rumors surrounding Lord and Miller's young Han Solo film (trilogy?) and we report our findings on Episode IX director Colin Tervorrow. With only the dubious Jurassic World and indie darling Safety Not Guaranteed under his belt, does he have the chops to put a bow on the new trilogy? New tale

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. Star Wars Celebration 2016... The annual expo for all things far, far away and some looming sooner than seem possible. This year, the shadow of the Death Star descended on London as hype for Rogue One gave way to looks behind the scenes, surprise slip-ups, and enough cryptic info to ensure that this debut "Star Wars Story" is going to have us guessing right up until opening night. Meanwhile, Star Wars Rebels brought the heat by reintroducing an Expanded Universe favorite: Grand Admiral Thrawn. Join Cap, Doug, and Matt as they revel in the revelations from the Rebels season 3 trailer, reminisce on the mid-90s-era Star Wars that both the latest film and tv series are now strongly hearkening to, and consider the futures and fates of the Rebellion in the time before A New Hope. Though the era of the Original Trilogy took most of the spotlight, there's also plenty to share and read into about Episode VII

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. The veil of mystery concealing the first Star Wars spin-off, Rouge One, is finally being lifted, but amidst character reveals, plot details, and other minutia comes extreme scrutiny. The promise of a film that truly puts the "war" in Star Wars is an exciting prospect - one that many now worry could be too good to be true. There's controversial rumors of executive interference and tonal shifts leading to rewrites and re-shoots. Leave it to your protocol droids at State of the Empire to parse the data and separate the fact from fiction. In the meantime, there's much to be excited for as Cap, Doug, and Matt dig into the new characters - including a familiar face from The Clone Wars making his live action debut, the confirmation of a long-standing Rogue One surprise we've been touting for months, the latest details on Indiana Jones 5, and much more. http://nerdyshow.com/2016/06/state-empire-episode-23

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. For those of us who were burnt by the Prequel Trilogy, the last thing we wanted were more stories from that era. But whether we wanted it or not, between 2008 and 2014 George Lucas and Dave Filoni's The Clone Wars was the definitive Star Wars output. Taking place between Episode II and III, the series offered some much-needed character development for Anakin as well as the addition of many new worlds and characters, not the least of which was Anakin's padawan Ahsoka. Those who did check out the series became die-hard fans, while the rest of us remained blissfully ignorant. Since the death of the Expanded Universe, The Clone Wars has remained in cannon and its continuity has since gone on to heavily influence the current Star Wars TV series, Rebels. Now that the wounds of the Prequels are healing, and the series has achieved a place of lasting relevance, we're revisiting The Clone Wars! Cap, Doug, an

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. The Rogue One trailer took the world by storm and tantalized with its Original Trilogy mystique. Even though we've now seen it in action, much about the inaugural "Star Wars Story" is just as shrouded in mystery as it was before. Meanwhile, info, photos and speculation for the still-to-be-named Episode VIII keep pouring in; as does further analysis of the New Trilogy based on clues in The Force Awakens. Join Cap, Doug, Matt, and Colin as they share their Rogue One trailer reactions and the latest news and rumors about the known, forthcoming films (with true spoilers locked safely behind the blast doors). We've got big news for post-Jedi storylines stemming from the novels, surprise cancellations of comic series, new video game announcements, a new Lucasfilm segment, and our fair share of theorizing on what's to come and what it all means in the New Trilogy - for example: just who is Supreme Leader S

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”. The Force Awakens has come and gone, but State of the Empire's quest is never-ending! The world is a-blaze with hype for 2017's Episode VIII but what about 2016's Star Wars film, Rogue One? It's only nine months away and we hardly know anything about it! We might not even see a teaser trailer for another month! Join Cap, Doug, and Matt as we pour over everything we know about Rogue One, all the exciting set photos coming out from Episode VIII, and the tremendously dark and universe-expanding course Rebels is on. We've also got a first-hand encounter from Hollywood Studios' Star Wars Launch Bay, the latest on this year's roster of Star Wars comics, and further secrets and insights from the ever-growing galaxy far, far away. For links and more info, head to the main episode page: http://nerdyshow.com/2016/03/state-of-the-empire-episode-20-the-mystery-of-rogue-oneLearn more about your ad choices. Visi

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/s

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 spoiler

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 t

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 charact

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 Awa

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 o

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-celebrationLear

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

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

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

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.

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 longe