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

Wrapping up our two-part conversation about Maul and Kenobi in Star Wars Rebels, how that all worked out, and how it reflects on the potential events of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Punch it!

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Because of all the chatter around Maul and the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, I thought it would be a good time to revisit their showdown in Star Wars Rebels, what led up to it, and how that reflects on the possibility of Maul ever having been in an earlier Kenobi series draft. Punch it!

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Something about that Hollywood Reporter piece on Maul being cut from the Kenobi series didn't ring right. So I sat with it for a day or two, and now I'm ready to dig into the elements that aren't adding up - including where Maul *could* appear instead. Punch it!

As promised in the show, here's the link to the Hollywood Reporter article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/obi-wan-kenobi-darth-maul-scenes-cut-luke-skywalker-replaced-during-creative-overhaul-1235108192/

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The script version of Cavan Scott's High Republic audiobook original arrives today! On this podcast, we'll talk about the hardcover implementation of "Tempest Runner," the meatiest of all three audiobook-original scripts to date. Punch it!

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Kenobi versus Krrsantan! On today's look back at Obi-Wan's time in the deserts of Tatooine, we cover the highlights of that fight, Luke's Force instincts, and how the encounter affects all their relationships (including Owen and Beru). Punch it!

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Star Wars Insider is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones with a "Galactic Tales" short story series! Today, we'll look at the first of those, and peek ahead at what else is in store. Punch it!

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From the original film idea to the live-action series coming soon, the Entertainment Weekly cover story on Obi-Wan Kenobi fleshes out the key points of its development. Punch it!

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More of Entertainment Weekly's Obi-Wan Kenobi cover story has been released, including new details about Darth Vader and about Obi-Wan's story arc. Punch it!

Here's the main cover story mentioned in the show: https://ew.com/tv/obi-wan-kenobi-ewan-mcgregor-hayden-christensen-cover-story/

And here's the Vader-specific breakout article: https://ew.com/tv/darth-vader-obi-wan-kenobi-hayden-christensen-exclusive-photo/

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It's here! And so much earlier than anticipated! On today's episode, a rapid-fire breakdown of the Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer... Punch it!

Here's the trailer in case you want to watch it again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqWCPTeJd6c

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It's getting more and more real! ReedPOP has released a major update on health and safety guidelines, as well as a date for new ticket sales - and all ticket types will be available. Punch it!

Ticket information: https://www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us/tickets.html

Health & Safety: https://www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us/safety-guidelines.html

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