Friday, September 28, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 71, 9/28/18

Episode #71: THE GOLDEN SKULL may not be the latest installment of the INDIANA JONES series, but it descriptive of this week’s episode of TWHP. PLUS we keep you caught up on Star Wars news including Honest Trailers’ take on SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, the new Oculus VR game featuring Darth Vader, and we honor A NEW HOPE and THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK producer extraordinaire Gary Kurtz.

Will JJ retcon Rey’s parents in Episode IX?

https://movieweb.com/star-wars-9-rey-parents-spoilers/

Hamill trolls fans. Again.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/mark-hamill-trolls-star-wars-fans-leading-up-his-birthday-1146807

Star Wars anime-style trailer is the best thing you’ll watch today

https://www.shortlist.com/entertainment/films/anime-star-wars-trailer/372399

“Vader Imortal: A Star Wars Story” coming via ILMxLAB on Oculous Quest: The Star Wars Show

https://www.starwars.com

“Honest Trailers” for Solo pretty much nails it

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWyncgcwyoc&feature=youtu.be

Producer Gary Kurtz passed away at 78

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/gary-kurtz-dead-star-wars-producer-dies-at-78-1146427

James Gunn’s Guardians 3 script to be used, according to his brother Sean

https://www.cbr.com/disney-use-james-gunn-guardians-3-script/

Disney/Fox/Comcast love triangle continues

https://www.axios.com/fox-sell-minority-stake-sky-comcast-e2bdab83-4a88-416d-b923-4facac488a85.html

Friday, September 14, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 70, 9/14/18

Episode #70: We love ourselves like Han loves money and we prove it this week with a very Hive-centric show! We’ve got major updates on SCOTTWATCH 2018 followed by a HIVE FIVE that will have you film fans crying for more – or, maybe just crying. If you just want the news, forward to 59:20 and start listening from there. Yes, it’s nearly a FULL HOUR OF NONSENSE before we get to actual news, but by George (Lucas), it’s a lot of fun. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Five directors DorkSideOfTheForce.net would like to see helm a Star Wars film https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2018/09/10/star-wars-5-directors/

Domhnall Gleeson is paranoid after reading the Ep. 9 script

https://io9.gizmodo.com/reading-the-star-wars-episode-ix-script-has-made-domhn-1828772765

JWill and Michael Giacchino to compose music for SW: Galaxy’s Edge for Disneyland and World

https://makingstarwars.net/2018/08/rumor-john-williams-michael-giacchino-to-score-new-music-and-themes-for-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

Kathleen Kennedy to receive honorary Oscar

https://variety.com/2018/film/awards/kathleen-kennedy-frank-marshall-cicely-tyson-marvin-levy-lalo-schifrin-governors-awards-1202928603/

Guardians Vol. 3’s Dave Bautista does not want to return

https://io9.gizmodo.com/even-if-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-gets-made-dave-1828774689

Ant-Man and the Wasp passes ‘Solo’ in domestic box office

https://comicbook.com/2018/09/03/ant-man-and-the-wasp-solo-star-wars-box-office/

and

https://www.boxofficemojo.com/yearly/chart/?yr=2018&p=.htm

Scotch Trooper instagram shut down by the alcohol industry

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/why-star-wars-fan-scotch-trooper-was-told-shutter-his-instagram-1137347

Friday, August 31, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 69, 8/31/18

Episode #69: Rumors of Episode IX rewrites and confirmed casting announcements are dotting the landscape like Tusken Raider encampments on the Tatooine desert and this week we slaughter them all for you including JONAS SUOTAMO’s frequent flier miles, KELLY MARIE TRAN’s awesome return, OSCAR ISAAC’s future in BATMAN, plus the usual hijinks you’ve come to expect including a new SCOTT WATCH challenge, the Star Wars TWEET OF THE WEEK, and additional confirmation that #christinehulkawasright.

JJ rewrote 9 at the last minute, to include Lando?

https://movieweb.com/star-wars-9-rewrites-jj-abrams-new-chewbacca-lando-scenes/

Episode IX casting: Dominic Monaghan (Lost, LOTR), Matt Smith (Dr. Who, The Crown), Greg Grunburg (another JJ favorite)

http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Who_Is_Joining_The_Cast_Of_Star_Wars_Episode_IX_181748.asp

Smith: https://variety.com/2018/film/news/star-wars-episode-ix-matt-smith-1202886507/

Jonas Suotomo cancels visit to con for re-shoots?

https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2018/08/star-wars-episode-ix-rewrites-cause-chewbacca-actor-to-cancel-comic-con-appearance-for-additional-filming-after-having-filmed-most-of-his-part-during-production-for-solo.html

Guardians 3 put on hold

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/guardians-galaxy-3-production-hold-james-gunn-firing-1137400

If Disney uses Gunn’s script, they must give him writing credit

https://screenrant.com/james-gunn-guardians-galaxy-3-directing-writing-wga/

Kelly Marie Tran calls out racist BS

https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/2018/08/21/star-wars-actress-kelly-marie-tran-pens-powerful-essay-racist-tropes-real-name-loan/OaEmTq5zQ8RRsupw7jvReL/story.html

Oscar Isaac thinks “most popular” category for Oscars is stupid

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2018/08/24/oscar-isaac-thinks-most-popular-film-oscar-seems-pretty-stupid/1078777002/

Talking about Isaac…will he be the new Batman?

https://thegww.com/exclusive-wb-has-met-with-oscar-isaac-for-an-unknown-role-in-the-batman/

Solo novelization describes how Han was demoted from pilot to foot soldier in Imperial army. Also, insight on his feelings about droids

https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/solo-a-star-wars-story-novelization-explains-how-han-was-demoted-from-pilot-to-foot-soldier

David Prowse retiring from public appearances and autograph signing

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/star-wars-actor-david-prowse-11300769

Saturday, August 18, 2018

TWHP 8.17.18 Addendum: James Gunn

Episode #68 Addendum: Revelations regarding the James Gunn/Disney/Marvel situation came to light after Ep. 68 was recorded, so we hope you enjoy this bonus material for your ear holes.

Disney Stands Firm on James Gunn Not Returning to ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (EXCLUSIVE)

https://variety.com/2018/film/news/james-gunn-guardians-of-the-galaxy-disney-firing-1202907016/

Friday, August 17, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 68, 8/17/18

Episode #68: Amidst the FAKE NEWS that there is no Obi Wan project in the works (come on EWAN just admit it!) real news from the Star Wars universe continues to flow like saliva on Jabba’s lower lip and in this ep we cover it all including what Disney’s acquisition of Fox really means for the Star Wars saga, rumors about JOHN FAVREAU’S live action series, why GRAND ADMIRAL THAWN and JOHNNY DEPP are never seen at parties together, and EVANEGLINE LILLY’S wish to play Leia. Plus we have updates on the James Gunn firing (he’s still fired) and our in-depth investigation on whether JOHN WAYNE was in A New Hope.

So what does Disney’s acquisition of fox mean for Star Wars?

http://comicbook.com/2018/07/27/what-the-disney-and-fox-merger-means-for-marvel-and-star-wars/

Plot of John Favreau’s series revealed

https://comicbook.com/2018/08/12/star-wars-live-action-series-mandalore-rumors/

Kurt Russell stands up for James Gunn

https://mashable.com/2018/08/05/kurt-russell-speaks-james-gunn-firing-guardians-galaxy/#BdvX60aSJqqQ

Studios ready to hire James Gunn

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/james-gunn-demand-major-studio-movies-disney-firing-1133161

Ep. 8: Carrie’s work in Episode 7 AND 8 will be utilized, arrording to Todd Fisher

https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2018/08/star-wars-episode-ix-exclusive-todd-fisher-reveals-j-j-abrams-will-also-incorporate-unused-footage-of-carrie-fisher-from-the-last-jedi-to-bring-back-leia.html

Evangeline Lilly wanted to play Leia?

https://comicbook.com/2018/08/13/star-wars-evangeline-lilly-disney-the-wasp/

Ewan: “No plans” for Obi-Wan film

https://comicbook.com/2018/08/14/star-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-movie-ewan-mcgregor-comments/

Jeremy Bulloch retires from attending cons

https://www.bobafettfanclub.com/news/follow-fett/jeremy-bulloch-retirement-announcement/

Oscars adds “Achievement in Popular Film” category

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/oscars-adds-new-popular-film-category-attempt-appear-less-elitist-ncna899001

John Wayne was in ANH according to Ben Burtt (thank you Sledgedom on YouTube)

https://www.cbr.com/star-wars-john-wayne-garindan/

Thursday, August 9, 2018

Mini Ep. #19: Jon Nagel

Steve is joined by Rancho Obi Wan docent JON NAGEL for a fun conversation focusing on Jon's fandom, including his experiences seeing the OT in theaters, surviving through the dark times in the 90's, his views on the recent releases, and why the prequels aren’t his bag, baby. Plus he covers the recruitment process for working at Rancho (it’s not what you think!) and what it’s like to work with the most famous SW memorabilia collection on the planet.

Saturday, August 4, 2018

Show Notes - Ep. 67, 8/3/18

Episode #67: AS*HOLES are taking over and we help you plot the hyperspace coordinates to get through it on this week’s show! Get caught up all the SW news including the official Episode IX cast announcement and filming schedule, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS joy and other SW publications announced at Comic-con, Plus we spend a parsec or two on the Disney/James Gunn/social media bully issue – a conversation you don’t want to miss. BONUS: Jar Jar vs. Boba Fett in Star Wars Choices!

Episode IX begins filming

https://twitter.com/jjabrams/status/1024717847958892545

Episode IX cast announced at StarWars.com

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-episode-ix-cast-announced

Carrie is in IX. Give the credit to JJ.

https://edit.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/carrie-fishers-brother-credits-jj-abrams-leia-remaining-star-wars-saga-1130528

M Hamill: “It’s bitter sweet…”

https://deadline.com/2018/07/star-wars-mark-hamill-its-bittersweet-facing-my-final-chapter-without-her-1202436135/

Clone Wars is back! Filoni announced at SD Comic Con

https://io9.gizmodo.com/clone-wars-is-back-to-finish-what-it-started-1827728517

Rebels season 4 now available on Blue Ray

http://www.theforce.net/story/front/Star_Wars_Rebels_Season_4_DVDBluRay_Out_Today_181480.asp