Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the recent announcement from Disney UK about Star Wars: ACOLYTE and Del Rey's latest book reveal! In this episode, your hosts discuss the Acolyte synopsis for the show's launch in 2024 and the upcoming Mace Windu novel Star Wars: Glass Abyss by Steve Barnes. But first, they go over the Star Wars news from Eman Esfandi taking over Lucasfilm HQ social media, the ILM Holiday Card, and Ariana Greenblatt sharing behind-the-scenes training with Hayden Christensen.  Help us spread the word about the show    Click here to subscribe via iTunes   Click here to subscribe via RSS    Click here to subscribe via Stitcher    Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music   Feedback and Promotion   Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf   Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf   Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf    

290: ACOLYTE NEWS and MACE WINDU RETURNS!

A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away.  In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives.

TV & Film

Takin's Top Shelf is heading to L.A. for The Acolyte Premiere! In this episode, your hosts discuss their invitation from Lucasfilm, the Sigourney Weaver report, and the Daisy Ridley interview via The Hollywood Reporter. And then, they talk about how The Acolyte will become the prelude to the Prequel Trilogy of the Star Wars Saga, what that may look like, and what that means for "Force" lore and beyond.  Help us spread the word about the show    Click here to subscribe via iTunes   Click here to subscribe via RSS    Click here to subscribe via Stitcher    Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music   Feedback and Promotion   Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf   Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf   Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf   Follow us on Threads    Follow us on Bluesky    

320: Star Wars "The Acolyte" A Prelude to The Prequels

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Michael Siglain, Lydia Kang, Tessa Gratton, and Zoraida Cordova for a Star Wars: The High Republic Roundtable Discussion for Podathon to benefit Make-A-Wish! In this episode, your hosts host a 'High Republic' Panel to benefit kids in need with a "new hope" through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. May the 4th be wish you! Help us spread the word about the show    Click here to subscribe via iTunes   Click here to subscribe via RSS    Click here to subscribe via Stitcher    Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music   Feedback and Promotion   Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf   Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf   Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf   Follow us on Threads    Follow us on Bluesky    

319: Star Wars 'The High Republic Panel' Featuring: Michael Siglain, Lydia Kang, Tessa Gratton, and Zoraida Cordova!

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the latest official trailer for 'The Acolyte' that dropped on Star Wars Day, May 4th. In this episode, your hosts discuss the most recent trailer for the upcoming Star Wars series, 'The Acolyte.' But first, they go over some Star Wars news and a Big Announcement!   Help us spread the word about the show    Click here to subscribe via iTunes   Click here to subscribe via RSS    Click here to subscribe via Stitcher    Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music   Feedback and Promotion   Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf   Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf   Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf   Follow us on Threads    Follow us on Bluesky    

318: New Official 'The Acolyte' Trailer!

Tarkin's TopShelf joins forces with Idiot's Array and Kanata's Castle Podcasts for a Roundtable Discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Series Finale: The Cavalry Has Arrived. But first, your hosts talk about Star Wars Day, the new trailer for The Acolyte, Hayden Christensen at Fan Expo Philadelphia, Podathon, and Star Wars: Tales of the Empire.  Help us spread the word about the show    Click here to subscribe via iTunes   Click here to subscribe via RSS    Click here to subscribe via Stitcher    Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music   Feedback and Promotion   Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf   Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf   Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf   Follow us on Threads    Follow us on Bluesky    

317: The Bad Batch Series Finale: "The Cavalry Has Arrived" Roundtable Discussion!

From the Singing Mountain Clan, Tarkin's Top Shelf is thrilled to have had "Early Access" to TALES OF THE EMPIRE! In this episode, your hosts review the newly released animated anthology TALES OF THE EMPIRE. They discuss both character arcs and some literature crossovers where applicable. But first, your hosts go over the Star Wars news.    Help us spread the word about the show    Click here to subscribe via iTunes   Click here to subscribe via RSS    Click here to subscribe via Stitcher    Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music   Feedback and Promotion   Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf   Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf   Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf   Follow us on Threads    Follow us on Bluesky    

290: ACOLYTE NEWS and MACE WINDU RETURNS!

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