Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

A rogue former Jedi survivor of Order 66 cons the Mon Cala into open hostilities with the Empire - and predicts the future role the species led by Admirals Ackbar and Raddus will play in the fight against the forces of evil, now and decades into the future... Punch it!

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Writer Kieron Gillen has said you can't give Vader an internal monologue, or you'll demystify him. And while I agree with that evaluation, writers are also finding ways around that situation. I'm talking about one way Marvel Comics is taking us inside his head, as well as detailing the first assassination plot against Vader - and how he finally gets the lightsaber hilt we all know and fear. Punch it!

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Yep, it happened - Jedi librarian Jocasta Nu took on Darth Vader, and in a way, you could say she got the better of him. I'll explain what I mean, and what this has to do with Luke Skywalker getting help in restoring the Jedi Order, too. Punch it!

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After Palpatine rescued Vader from Mustafar, the Emperor sent Vader on a mission - to get a kyber crystal from a still-living Jedi. Not easy to find them after Order 66, but here's the story of how he did it - and why Palpatine sent Vader to Mustafar once that kyber crystal was acquired. Plus, the beginnings of the Inquisitorius... Punch it!

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So, Mark Hamill gave another interview quote that's being used as a springboard to re-litigate The Last Jedi. I haven't weighed in on any of Hamill's previous comments (though I've been asked to on multiple occasions), but I finally hit the point where I feel like I need to be on the record about the subject. As a side note, he didn't exactly confirm an element of The Rise of Skywalker in his most recent interview, but certainly gave strong evidence in something we all probably assumed from the moment The Rise of Skywalker trailer debuted. Punch it!

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There have been a lot of little Star Wars stories popping up over the last week or so - none that would drive a single episode by themselves, but together, well, that's another story. First up: sell-outs for Star Wars Celebration already, and possibly surpassing Chicago levels? Punch it!

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Tickets go on sale at noon ET/9am PT for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020! What will the big headline events be at next year's four-day edition of the love fest for a galaxy far, far away? We already know enough to fill in some of the details... Punch it!

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The surprising history of Mustafar, and Vader's dark purpose for you as the player character in Vader Immortal, are revealed in the second half of the virtual reality experience's first episode. Learn all the secrets in today's episode... Punch it!

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Vader Immortal is only going to be available on the Oculus VR system - there's not going to be an "Expanded Edition" novelization. So if you can't wait to find out the scoop about it, I'll walk you through the story and flag the highlights for you. Today, Part 1 of this first VR episode. Punch it!

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I've had the opportunity to experience the complete ride that is Episode I of Vader Immortal, and it's truly amazing. VR experiences are new to me (my kids are better versed thanks to friends who have headsets already), so I may not be the most critical judge. That said, let's talk about the experience on today's show... Punch it!

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