Show Notes: Ep. #81, 2/22/19

Episode #81: Although we inch a bit closer to the release of STAR WARS EPISODE IX with every agonizing moment that passes (patience!) we’re still parsecs away from the BIG T’s – trailer, teaser, or title – but The Hive keeps rolling along with tons of news including BOB IGER’s comments from THE MOUSE’S most recent earnings call, a rundown of the Star Wars properties expected to land on Disney+, more rumors about EWAN reprising his role as OBI WAN, updates on FORCE FRIDAY and NEW YORK TOY FAIR, and more.  There’s just too much show and not enough space to summarize it here!  In fact, I’m about to run out of r

Iger on Disney's quarterly earnings call: Galaxy’s Edge will sell itself https://www.thewaltdisneycompany.com/disneys-q1-fy19-earnings-results-webcast/ Ewan McGregor to star in 6-part Obi Wan series for Disney+?? https://www.eastcoastmovieguys.com/movie-news-and-rumors/2019/2/19/disney-developing-an-obi-wan-six-part-series-starring-ewan-mcgregor Every confirmed and rumored SW show on Disney+ https://screenrant.com/star-wars-tv-shows-upcoming-disney-plus/ Is Star Wars taking a page from the Marvel playbook with the title of IX? https://screenrant.com/star-wars-9-title-reveal-delay-avengers-endgame/ Is one of these three words necessary for the title? https://www.inverse.com/article/53287-star-wars-episode-9-title-reveals-needs-1-of-these-3-words Good guess for the trailer release: Friday, April 12 at Celebration and paired with Avengers: Endgame https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2019/02/report-star-wars-episode-ix-first-trailer-set-to-debut-in-april-and-will-also-be-attached-to-avengers-endgame.html Anthony Daniels’ hints on twitter: not as cute as he thinks https://news.avclub.com/anthony-daniels-is-teasing-something-on-twitter-and-it-1832579470 Episode IX: The Lame Duck of the series? https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/02/06/box-office-star-wars-episode-ix-disney-lucasfilm-jj-abrams-kathleen-kennedy/#69309f4332a1 Evalgeline Lily wanted to play Leia – but Carrie had the part https://io9.gizmodo.com/evangeline-lilly-wanted-to-play-princess-leia-but-carr-1832437715 Black Widow movie coming, 2020 seems likely https://www.ibtimes.com/black-widow-release-date-marvel-taps-new-writer-scarlett-johansson-movie-2764944 Nearly all of the smashed Legos at the OC elementary school have been rebuilt https://www.ocregister.com/2019/02/12/90-of-massive-star-wars-lego-collection-at-concordia-elementary-has-been-rebuilt-3-months-after-it-was-smashed-by-vandals/ Chances are you’ll be able to buy some new lego sets on Tripple Force Friday: October 4th https://www.starwars.com/news/triple-force-friday ILMxLAB: Project Porg (and voiced by AD). Raise a Porg family https://www.roadtovr.com/ilmxlabs-star-wars-project-porg-coming-soon-magic-leap-one/

Show Notes: Ep. #80, 2/6/19

Episode #80: As we sit and patiently tap tap tap our fingers on the Falcon’s dashboard while holding our collective breath and waiting for the STAR WARS EPISODE IX trailer to drop, there’s plenty more to talk about including JOHN FAVREAU and R5-D4, TAIKA WAIKIKI and THE MANDALORIAN, and reported bloodshed from the Fox-Disney merger. PLUS the Hive’s Top 10 Titles for Ep. IX.  EPISODE IX: AN EVEN SLOWER SPEED CHASE has a certain ring to it…

Anthony Daniels says goodbye to SW via twitter http://epicstream.com/news/TinyDiapana/Star-Wars-Anthony-Daniels-Writes-Heartbreaking-Post-For-His-Last-Day-As-C-3PO-On-Episode-IX Episode IX title coming soon? https://www.inverse.com/article/53024-star-wars-episode-9-trailer-release-date-title-reveal-teased-by-c3po-actor-anthony-daniels Leaked photo of snow covered planet for IX? https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2019/01/episode-ix-set-photos-snowy-planet.html John Favreau posts R5D4 shot on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BtM4dbqhJIe/ Taika Waikiki talks The Mandalorian https://www.slashfilm.com/the-mandalorian-details/ Should Solo have been released in December?  Accountants say yes https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/05/disneys-q1-earnings-show-why-it-should-have-released-solo-in-december.html “Bloodshed” at Fox: Disney to take over by end of February https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/how-disney-will-make-21st-century-fox-disappear-1182704

Show notes - Ep. #79, 1/25/19

Episode #79: “Academy Award nominee SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY” sounds pretty nice and so does this week’s episode of THE HIVE as we talk Academy nods for BLACK PANTHER, SPIDERMAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE and AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. We also cover planned Star Wars releases for 2019, more info on fan films and EPISODE IX, plus the “final” season of Game of Thrones, EA Games’ struggles, and the fact that YOUR SNOKE THEORY SUCKS.

Feature films will not be made for Disney+ https://screenrant.com/star-wars-movies-disney-plus-exclusive/ Todd Fisher: Carrie’s scenes in Ep. IX feel like they were shot yesterday https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/todd-fisher-carries-continuing-legacy-lot/story?id=60049395 JWill to begin recording soundtrack this summer https://movieweb.com/star-wars-9-john-williams-score-soundtrack-start-date/ Star Wars releases in 2019 – see #23 of 24 (C3PO does not like sand!) https://ew.com/movies/star-wars-projects-coming-in-2019/#c-3po-does-not-like-sand Hamlet + Stormtroopers = Awesome https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/13/18180851/star-wars-short-fan-film-squad-leader-td-73028-soliloquy-shakespeare-maxime-claude-lecuyer Vader fan film is punked by Disney/Lucasfulm – Star Wars Theory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acPFPu_UZWE EA canceles open world SW game https://kotaku.com/ea-cancels-open-world-star-wars-game-1831786371 Gary Witta: EA is an embarrassment https://www.ibtimes.com/rogue-one-writer-calls-ea-embarrassment-star-wars-games-2754867 Captain Marvel promotional posters are out. One is a cat. https://mashable.com/article/captain-marvel-posters-goose-cat/#6YfwB_kujaqu                                                                                           Game of Thrones final premiers April 14th. But it’s not ending… https://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2019-01-23/game-of-thrones-isnt-really-ending/ SW fan's Snoke theory: Kylo made it up. Think Fight Club https://nerdist.com/star-wars-kylo-ren-snoke-fan-theory/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=nerdist&utm_content=This%20Kylo%20Ren/Snoke%20Fan%20Theory%20Might%20Make%20Your%20Head%20Explode

1/6/19: Timeless Pints and The John McCloy Band

Mini Ep.#21: Friends, family, and special guests joined us for an incredible afternoon of music, beer, and fun at Timeless Pints Brewery on January 6th, 2019. Big thanks to all who came to play with us including John, Sammy, and Fred with The John McCloy Band; dear friends Chris, Scott V., Chet C., Brett, and Jason; Stacy and Rae at TP; and most of all thanks to the Wretched Wives, Lisa, Kara, Christine, Shayla, and Karen, for putting up with our Star Wars obsession and the nonsense that surrounds us and penetrates us (that's what she said), and binds the show together. Happy new year!

Show Notes - Ep. #78, 1/4/19

Episode #78: The new year has landed like a heavy cruiser on Coruscant and in this episode we get ready for what’s next with a preview of GALAXY’S EDGE plus a review of the most anticipated movies and actors in 2019. We ponder whether Netflix and Disney+ will kill movie theaters, preview AVENGERS: WAR OF THE REALMS, and review Star Wars Theory’s outstanding Vader Episode I: Shard of the Past. 

JOIN US this Sunday, January 6^th, 3:00pm at TIMELESS PINTS in Lakewood, California! Grab a pint, meet The Hive, and enjoy live music from the John McCloy Band!

Original ROTJ teaser https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=25&v=XgB4gaY2dWE Galaxy’s Edge preview  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SowdvPryB2g&feature=youtu.be Casian Andor series to begin production in October  https://twitter.com/DiscussingFilm/status/1079859108185030656 Film Theory’s Vader Episode I: Shards of the Past https://youtu.be/Ey68aMOV9gc The transformation of the falcon: ILM video. 1:44 escape pod. James Klyne https://io9.gizmodo.com/watch-landos-falcon-become-hans-in-a-new-video-from-ind-1831402298 Will Netflix kill the theaters? https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/is-netflix-killing-the-movie-theater-not-so-fast/2018/12/24/7a16dbf8-037a-11e9-8186-4ec26a485713_story.html?utm_term=.fe3b056fc32e Domestic box office record for Disney in 2018 https://ew.com/movies/2019/01/02/disney-2018-box-office-domestic-record/ Most anticipated movies, characters, actors, and actresses of 2019 https://ew.com/movies/2018/12/28/most-anticipated-2019-movies-survey/ Fighters zip through death valley at low altitude https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a25714660/fighter-jets-star-wars-canyon/ Avengers: War of the Realms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vHnrOLyxNk&feature=youtu.be

Show Notes - Ep. 77, 12/22/18

Episode #77: The holidays are upon us and there is no better way to kick off your celebration than with C-3PO, South Park, and The Hive! We also celebrate THE LAST JEDI’s first birthday, review casting for THE MANDALORIAN, talk THE AVENGERS: END GAME trailer, and review last-minute gifts for the Star Wars fan in your life. Have a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year from your friends at TWHP!

The Last Jedi turned 1 on 12/14: 1. Rian Johnson thanks fans on Twitter https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2463602/rian-johnson-thanks-passionate-star-wars-fans-one-year-after-the-last-jedi 2. 60 questions, 1 year later https://www.hypable.com/star-wars-the-last-jedi-questions/ 3. Writer calls out shitty Star Wars fans. They prove her right. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a25617513/toxic-star-wars-fans/ Star Wars hotel in Orlando – initial plans released http://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2018/11/16/new-permits-reveal-star-wars-hotel-layout-and-more The Mandalorian Official Cast Announcement  https://www.starwars.com/news/pedro-pascal-revealed-as-the-mandalorian Benioff/Weise film trilogy is for Disney Plus…not theaters?  https://www.vulture.com/2018/12/star-wars-tv-show-the-mandalorian-werner-herzog-giancarlo-esposito.html Avengers 4 – End Game trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVSpac8wx3I Sphero no longer making Star Wars toys https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/12/17/18145283/sphero-disney-deal-licensed-toys-bb8-r2d2 Nine best Christmas gifts for SW fans https://variety.com/2018/biz/news/star-wars-best-gifts-1203079097/

Show Notes - Ep. 76, 12/7/18

Episode #76: Celebration Chicago is just around the corner, a new Star Wars animated series is in the works, casting announcements for THE MANDALORIAN abound, and we’ve got you covered with great analysis and opinions on this episode of TWHP! We cover the new Captain Marvel trailer #2, delve deep into FANTASTIC FOUR, and wonder what the Walker parents were thinking when they named their poor kid Luke Sky. PLUS we launch an inquiry into the existence of another (video) podcast called THE WRETCHED HIVE and its host, ONLY ONE KENOBI.

Star Wars Celebration heating up https://www.starwars.com/news/more-star-wars-authors-to-appear-at-celebration-chicago Another new SW series: Galaxy of Adventures https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-galaxy-adventures-trailer-watch-video-1164482 Captain Marvel Trailer #2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHxvxdRnYc Lego Star Wars Vader’s castle looks pretty great https://www.starwars.com/news/lego-vaders-castle-the-star-wars-show Screenwriter Gloria Katz passed away at 76 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/gloria-katz-dead-american-graffiti-writer-star-wars-script-doctor-was-76-1164737 Original sketches from Johnathan Mollo up for auction http://mentalfloss.com/article/565481/star-wars-costume-sketches-bonhams-auction Real-life criminal Luke Sky Walker https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/real-crime-is-being-named-luke-sky-walker-actor-mark-hamill-tweets-of-probation-arrestee Couple names their kid after favorite SW character https://dorksideoftheforce.com/2018/12/02/polish-child-star-wars-character/ The “Wretched Hive” video podcast? There is another. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTHj3kdXhc4&feature=youtu.be