Friday, June 22, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 64, 6/22/18

Episode #64: Rumors are flying faster than a X-wing on refined coaxium and this week we separate the facts from fiction regarding a supposed hiatus for A STAR WARS STORY films, Disney’s acquisition of 21stCentury Fox, and what Scott has been watching recently via SCOTT WATCH 2018. PLUS we need your input on our next HIVE FIVE so call the hotline at (562) 455-4483 and if we use your idea you win a complete set of RANCHO OBI WAN trading cards signed by the one and only STEVE SANWEET!


Is SW asking the wrong questions?

Kelly Marie Tran drops out of Instagram

Colider: SW story movies on hold

Ewan McGegor to play Danny Torrance in Dr. Sleep

21st Century Fox shareholders to vote on Disney deal on July 10. Last two paragraphs are a nod to Comcast deal

Disney deal with Fox; “New Fox” bring formed

MCU fans and X-Men fans freaking over Comcast.

Disney adding cash to seal the deal?

CNBC: Fox shares will hit $45 before this is over

Han’s DL-44 from ROTJ is up for auction in Las Vegas

Friday, June 15, 2018

Mini Ep. #18: Marc Morita

Mini Ep. #18: Steve is joined by Rancho Obi Wan’s MARC MORITA for a wide-ranging conversation about his experiences growing up in Marin County as a Star Wars fan to becoming a docent at ROW and working with the one and only Steve Sansweet. Marc shares his views on recent Star Wars films including The Last Jedi and Solo, the state of SW fandom, his healthy obsession with SW Legos, and much more. 

Sunday, June 10, 2018

Mini Ep. #17: LIVE at Barley Forge

Mini Ep. #17: Dave and Steve met up at Barley Forge Brewery and conversation got deeper than expected with Dave sharing his theory on Episode IX and Steve sharing his ideas on why many OT fans can’t accept the premise of The Last Jedi.

Friday, June 8, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 63, 6/8/18

Episode #63: It’s been an interesting couple of weeks for Lucasfilm and The House of Mouse as SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY’s “underperformance” at the box office lit the internet aflame and provided a box from which the CHICKEN LITTLES of the galaxy stood and blew their trumpets. In this episode we break through the clutter and help you understand why Star Wars is not in trouble (or is it?), showcase the official debut of SCOTT WATCH 2018, and determine our top five lightsaber battles in the HIVE FIVE.

Solo: Box office mojo

Is Solo a “flop”?

Two major plot points were changed once Ron Howard joined the team

Deep references in Solo

Amelia Clark's 3-picture deal

What’s wrong with Solo?

Bucket list item check: Mark Hamill (and only him) liked Steve's retweet

Star Wars promotional material in 1976: "In the year 3000…"

Friday, May 25, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 62, 5/25/18

Episode #62: SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY has hit the theaters and we celebrate with the first ever HIVE FIVE to determine the top five Han Solo moments of all time! Plus we catch up on SCOTT WATCH 2018 and his determination not to own THE LAST JEDI, we pine for an Obi Wan-centric film, and cover Comcast’s latest attempt to Force choke Disney’s purchase of Fox. Finally we get completely caught of guard by DAVID LEE ROTH’s attack and forget to wish a very happy 41stbirthday to A NEW HOPE. Happy birthday, you old fossil!

Star Wars Celebration 2019 announced: April 11-14 in Chicago, McCormick Place

Star Wars Show…You must watch the Star Wars show from May 16 – solo premier, and Pablo’s tour of the Falcon

A new Kenobi film appears to be the works?  

Ewan McGregor was at the Solo premier

KK says the next stand alone film will be Lando-centric according to Variety – who then retracted the story

Retraction on the Lando-centric error

Galaxy’s Edge arial shots emerge

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Friday, May 11, 2018

Show notes - Ep. 61, 5/11/18

Episode #61: Between THE AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR taking the gauntlet to box office records and preparation for SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY reaching a fever pitch, The Hive hosted trivia night at TIMELESS PINTS in preparation for May The Fourth and we break it all down for you in this week’s show.  Also this week the results are in for both StarWars.com’s and The Hive’s respective listener polls, DONALD GLOVER showed us The Falcon’s cape room, and Comcast is attempting to scrape together enough pocket change to block Disney’s acquisition of Fox.  Only one question remains: Where’s Niko?


Fan’s favorite SW movie? 

Utah twins born on 5/4 named…of course…

Avengers: Infinity War and SW: TLJ both take risks, shatter fan expectations

Both are bold, but SW doing it without a safety net

Infintiy War parings explained:

Did Thanos kill you?  Find out here:

James Gunn’s post on 5/4 is SWEET

Donald Glover walks us through the Millennium Falcon

Solo: A SW Story premier on 5/10/18

Ron Howard knew he could finish the Solo when…

Force for Change benefiting UNICEF promotes “Mightiest Wookie Roar”

Carrie’s personal copy of ANH script for sale

Comcast trying to block Disney’s acquisition of Fox