Kara takes a look at the fandom of Star Wars books and literature this week, with help from her friend Jackson better known on Instagram as Plo Koon's Book Club. We talk about the blossoming High Republic fandom, some of the differences between movie and TV fandom versus the world of Star Wars books, what it's like to talk about books on social media, and more. Check it out then head to the library to pick up your next Star Wars read!

Find Jackson on Instagram (www.instagram.com/plokoonsbookclub)

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Welcome to a new type of episode, bite sized stories called Fandom History Highlights! This week, Kara will tell you the story of the legendary Hyperspace Webcam, a part of the Hyperspace Fan Club that gave unprecedented access to the making of Revenge of the Sith. Kara digs into long lost message boards and maps out the timeline of the Hyperspace subscription service, plus we get some memories from fans that were there. Whether you haven't heard of it until now or you remember the days of Hyperspace yourself, this episode will take you back to a wild time for Star Wars fans - the end of the prequels, the beginning of the internet, and the last time we'd ever see behind the scenes quite like this.

Find Kara's research resources HERE (https://docs.google.com/document/d/162iMltvGn-pF8Vuv7X-mLXrWszZhI11eRn1kIOtXWN4/edit?usp=sharing)

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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It's finally time to talk about Star Wars Celebration and Kara is so happy to be starting the conversation with Jason and Gabe from Blast Points. They've been to Celebrations at very pivotal moments in Star Wars fan history, from the early days in Indianapolis to the release of the sequel films, and Kara was psyched to ask all the questions and hear what each Celebration they've attended was like. They also talk about the Blast Points story, the friendship and community that has come from their show, and more. Listen now and celebrate the love!

You can find Blast Points at https://blastpointspodcast.com/ or join the Patreon army at https://www.patreon.com/blastpoints

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The world of Star Wars fan films is way too expansive for just one episode! Kara and Jon are back, this time diving into three lore-based fan films. They discuss the stories, the technology, and more, plus what makes Star Wars fan creations so unique. What films should they watch in part 3? Let us know!

Check out the three fan films discussed in this episode:

Darth Maul: Apprentice - https://youtu.be/Djo_91jN3Pk?si=XL-5p0YWvdiYUYBm

Kara: A Star Wars Story - https://youtu.be/013r_PNIcxs?si=0dKSPxsnfIFXvYPz

Star Wars: Origins - https://youtu.be/SVSox0qApO4?si=dJTEjVWXNg0N2X5g

Find Jon and the pod here https://linktr.ee/b1n1pod

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A gathering of fans celebrating the extended universe of Star Wars is coming to Burbank, California this September! In this episode, Kara talks to Katherine & Corinthia, two members of the event’s creative team, about all things Legends and what you can expect at this amazing fan-run event. It’s a moment in Star Wars fan history happening in real time and should not be missed!

Visit the event site at www.legends-con.com

Get tickets now at www.eventbrite.com/e/legends-consortium-2023-tickets-541786186067

Find the con on social media https://linktr.ee/legendscon


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This week Kara is honored to be talking with Dr. Annalise Ophelian, documentarian and creator of the docu-series Looking For Leia. The seven part docu-series is about women and non-binary fans, their Star Wars stories, and their influence on fandom history, all things that we love to talk about here at Into A Larger World! There was so much to discuss, from Annalise's own Star Wars story to the birth of the Looking for Leia project and what it means to find community in fandom.

Watch Looking for Leia HERE! (https://www.lookingforleia.com/)

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In today's episode, Kara is talking with Darren Moser, also known as Dr. Sci-Fi. Darren is known for some of his amazing creations that mix cosplay with droid building and puppetry to bring some of our favorite characters to life. Darren gives us a look into his process and shares some great experiences, as well as talking about being in the 501st and the rest of his fandom story. Be sure to check out his website for visuals of all things covered in the episode!

Check out Darren's work at https://drscifi.com/

Find him on all social media at http://drscifi.com/links

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Today Kara is getting into all things Star Wars cosplay with Natalie Lucia (aka LeiaAurora). Natalie shares some really great stories about cosplaying in the 501st and Rebel Legion, and talks about what it's like to make screen accurate costumes, sometimes before the movie or show even comes out! Natalie's stories are exciting and inspiring, showcasing how passionate and creative Star Wars fandom is.

Find Natalie on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, plus check out her Etsy store!

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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This week's episode features one of Kara's best pals, Jon Pataky, host of the Best One Since The Next One Podcast. First things first, you'll meet Jon and learn a bit about his Star Wars fandom, then it's time to dive into our main topic...fan films. The history of fan films is INSANELY vast - more to come soon - so Kara and Jon are starting small with the televised 2002 Official Star Wars Fan Film Awards special, hosted by Kevin Smith. There's a lot to discuss!

Click here to watch what we watched on YouTube

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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KC's fandom is multi-faceted - she's a collector, a cosplayer, and now a fan artist! Listen to Kara and KC chat about it all, plus what it's like to be a woman in the Star Wars fandom and collecting world.

Be sure to follow KC on Instagram and go here to pick up some cool stuff featuring KC's awesome art!

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"Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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