<p>In this episode Bryan Young from Full of Sith joins Kay Serna, BJ Priester and Tricia Barr to explore <em>The Force Awakens</em> screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan's career and consider the ways he will influence the story. Afterward, we discuss mirroring and parallels in storytelling and antagonist journeys.</p>

In this episode Bryan Young from Full of Sith joins Kay Serna, BJ Priester and Tricia Barr to explore The Force Awakens screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan's career and consider the ways he will influence the story. Afterward, we discuss mirroring and parallels in storytelling and antagonist journeys.

Hyperspace Theories #5 - The Kasdan Effect

On Hyperspace Theories the team from FANgirl Blog discuss elements that impact Star Wars storytelling. Each month hosts Tricia Barr, BJ Priester and Kay Serna take a deep dive into creative individuals who impact the franchise, from George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy to William Shakespeare and Hayao Miyazaki, then break down storytelling from worldbuilding to character development. 

Tricia Barr is co-author of Ultimate Star Wars, the definitive guide to Star Wars from DK Publishing, featured writer for Star Wars Insider magazine and author of the award-winning space opera WYNDE. BJ Priester is editor of FANgirl Blog; his writings on the Heroine's Journey is widely referenced by educators. Kay Serna writes book and movie reviews for FANgirl and is a regular on Disney Vault Talk's Rebel Yell.

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On Hyperspace Theories the team from FANgirl Blog discuss elements that impact Star Wars storytelling. Each month hosts Tricia Barr, BJ Priester and Kay Serna take a deep dive into creative individuals who impact the franchise, from George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy to William Shakespeare and Hayao Miyazaki, then break down storytelling from worldbuilding to character development. Tricia Barr is co-author of Ultimate Star Wars, the definitive guide to Star Wars from DK Publishing, featured writer for Star Wars Insider magazine and author of the award-winning space opera WYNDE. BJ Priester is editor of FANgirl Blog; his writings on the Heroine's Journey is widely referenced by educators. Kay Serna writes book and movie reviews for FANgirl and is a regular on Disney Vault Talk's Rebel Yell.

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