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Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 484 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

EPISODE 484:

BOX OFFICE

• Predator: Badlands slays the box office, holding strong at #1 with over $30 million total
• Indie drama Regretting You surprises with steady word-of-mouth momentum

STAR WARS CHIT-CHAT

• Star Wars Insider ends publication after nearly 40 years - the end of a print-fandom ега

• Lucas Museum has an opening date
• Rumors swirl around The Hunt for Ben Solo and its ties to current comic arcs
• Oscar Isaac makes headlines with bold comments about working with Disney again

BOO BITS

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Catch you next week on Episode 485

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 483 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

Episode 483,

Your Week in Geek — All in One Place

• Regretting You hits #1 at the domestic box office with ~$8.1 M this weekend.

• The Black Phone 2 and Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc round out the top five, showing strong genre diversity. (boxofficemojo.com)

• 13-year anniversary: The Walt Disney Company’s purchase of Lucasfilm (and the Star Wars franchise) is marked this week — a major moment in fandom history. (People.com)

• A bold new reveal: Jedi version of Darth Vader introduced in a recent release — flipping mythos on its head. (ComicBook.com)

• Actor Manny Jacinto says he’s “always hopeful” for a return to the Star Wars universe. (GAMINGbible)

• Quick takes: anime dominance, horror strength, streaming shifts, fandom momentum across comics, TV & film.

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Catch you next week on Episode 484!

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 482 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

🎙️The Sith List – Episode 482

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy & King Tom bring you the latest fandom fun, pop culture chaos, and all the shenanigans you can handle.

BOX OFFICE AND WHAT WE WATCHED

• Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc slashes its way to #1 with $17.2M weekend debut.

• Black Phone 2 and Regretting You hold steady in the top five.

• HBO Max’s Welcome to Derry – the IT spinoff series – debuts to strong buzz and early praise for its tone and cast.

• David Fincher reveals he was once in talks to direct a Star Wars project — and what drove him away.

• Ben Solo Movie gains massive fan traction online, with petitions and fan art lighting up social media.

• Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 trailer drops — new styles, stories, and surprises heading to Disney+.

• Franchise pulse check: “Star Wars is in a great place,” say the people behind it.

• Plus: the new Rey comic book lands in stores and digital, exploring her journey after The Rise of Skywalker.

BOO BITS

This week’s Pop Culture Potpourri: NYCC aftershocks, horror highs, and fandom feasts from across film, streaming & comics.

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Catch you next week on Episode 483!

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 481 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

🎙 THE SITH LIST – EPISODE 481

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

• Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy & King Tom fire up another round of fandom insight.

• The Black Phone 2 dominates opening weekend: ~$26.5 M domestic / ~$42 M global.

• Tron: Ares falters in its second weekend with ~$11.1 M.

• “Star Wars is in a great place,” says the people who make it — Lucasfilm execs and creators share optimism about the franchise’s future.

• New Star Wars: Rey comic book debuts, expanding her story beyond The Rise of Skywalker.

• Ongoing development on Star Wars: Eclipse continues with promising updates.

• BOO BITS

👋 Introductions🍿 Box Office & Things We’ve Watched🚀 Star Wars Chit Chat

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Catch you next week on Episode 482!

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 480 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

🎙 THE SITH LIST – EPISODE 480

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

👋 Introductions

• The full crew (Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy & King Tom) returns with fresh energy

🍿 Box Office & Things We’ve Watched

• Tron: Ares claims the top spot with $33.5 million over the Oct 10–12 weekend. (

• One Battle After Another lands at #3 with ~$6.6 million that weekend. (

• Other strong showings: Roofman, The Conjuring: Last Rites, Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie round out the top five

🚀 Star Wars Chit Chat

• New Star Wars: Legacy novel revealed at NYCC — publishing announcement, plot teasers for 2026 + lore connections.

• Hasbro drops new Star Wars figures at NYCC: Black Series “Duel’s End” Vader from Obi-Wan Kenobi, among others.

• Star Wars comics & publishing updates from NYCC: new series, cover art, lore expansions, and the return of High Republic & Jar Jar story threads.

• Character spotlight alert: Captain Panaka—Queen Amidala’s bodyguard—gets explored in a new feature.

🧟 Boo Bits — A Pop Culture Story

• NYCC 2025 Highlights steal the show: Lucasfilm panels, surprise reveals, fandom energy — your pop culture potpourri for the week

• GOT Trailer

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Catch you next week on Episode 481!

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 479 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

🎙 THE SITH LIST – EPISODE 479

Guest Host: Steele Saunders

👋 Introductions

All the long SHENANIGANS

🍿 Box Office & Things We’ve Watched

• Taylor Swift’s “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” dominates the weekend box office with $33 million domestic, proving the Swifties still rule the world.

• One Battle After Another holds strong in its second weekend.

• The Conjuring: Last Rites continues to scare up big numbers worldwide.

• Plus — the crew dives into this week’s streaming drops and hidden gems. -- Predator Badlands

🚀 Star Wars Chit Chat

• Ahsoka Season 2 wraps filming! Natasha Liu Bordizzo confirms Sabine’s journey is complete — post-production, full speed ahead.

• LEGO Death Star Upgrade! The iconic “that’s no moon” set gets a next-gen glow-up — proving even empires renovate.

• Rumblings around The Mandalorian & Grogu film suggest a return to classic Star Wars cinematography and tone.

🧟 Boo Bits — Weekly Pop Culture & Comic-Con Highlights

• All kinds of pop culture potpourri!!

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Catch you next week on Episode 480!

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 478 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

🎙 THE SITH LIST – EPISODE 478

Guest Host: Steele Saunders

👋 Introductions

All the long SHENANIGANS

🍿 Box Office & Things We’ve Watched

• One Battle After Another opens strong, ~$22.4M domestically

• The Conjuring: Last Rites continues its horror dominance with robust global numbers

• On the watchlist: standout streaming & theatrical picks making waves this week

🚀 Star Wars Chit Chat

• Visions Trailer Drops — latest teaser shows new animation styles and narrative approaches
• EW ranks Andor #1 among all Star Wars TV shows, followed by The Mandalorian and Visions

• Knights of the Old Republic remake concept art surfaces, spotlighting a reimagined Kashyyyk

• New comic lines drop hints of a new leader for the Knights of Ren

🧟 Boo Bits — Weekly Pop Culture & Comic-Con Highlights

• Lucas Museum Panel: At 2025 LA Comic-Con panel with Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller and hosted by Jessica Alba - “Sneak Peek of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art”

• Daredevil Panel / Reunion: At L.A. Comic Con, a panel and surprise reunion saw Daredevil’s Charlie Cox reunite with his Defenders castmates Krysten Ritter and Mike Colter—fan excitement surged over possible future collaborations.

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Catch you next week on Episode 479!

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 477 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place! Fernando joins us once again!!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

Perfect 👍 Here’s a short + punchy version of the Episode 476 show notes for Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Patreon promos:

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place!

🎙 THE SITH LIST – EPISODE 477

👋 Introductions

• The crew is back with laughs, hot takes, and geeky shenanigans.

🍿 Weekend Box Office / Streaming

• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earns $17 million in week 2!
• The Conjuring: Last Rites becomes the year’s biggest horror hit.
• A Big Bold Beautiful Journey disappoints with a soft debut.

🚀 Star Wars Chit Chat

• Trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu drops — featuring Sigourney Weaver, Rotta the Hutt, and a first look at the new threats facing the galaxy.
• Knights of the Old Republic remake concept art teases a lush reimagining of Kashyyyk.
• Star Wars comics reveal a new leader of the Knights of Ren and fresh stories this month.

🧟 Boo Bits — Weekly Pop Culture News

• KPop Demon Hunters becomes Netflix’s most-watched English film ever, with its soundtrack topping the charts.
• Global box office slips nearly 50% after back-to-back blockbuster weekends.
• Fall movie season heats up with big titles on the way and early awards buzz.

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Catch you next week on Episode 478!

Do you want me to also condense this for Spotify/Apple show notes format (shorter and straight to the point, with the same categories), or keep this long-form version?

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 476 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

👋 Introductions

• The crew dives into shenanigans & hot takes.

🍿 Weekend Box Office

• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – record-breaking $70M opening.

• The Conjuring: Last Rites – #2 with massive horror numbers.

• Weapons still holding on in the top spots.

🚀 Star Wars Chit Chat

• LEGO Rebuild the Galaxy premieres Sept 19 on Disney+.

• Tales from the Nightlands #1 – spooky, heartfelt prequel comic.

• Mark Hamill reflects on Luke Skywalker’s legacy.

🧟 Boo Bits – Pop Culture Buffet

• Horror & anime dominate headlines.

• KPop Demon Hunters smashes Netflix records.

• Fans buzzing about anti-heroes & new lore-heavy stories.

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📱 Find THE SITH LIST on Twitter:@THESITHLIST | @TheSithlistBoo | @Lesismore78 | @ericstrothers | @tomchansk | @CursingUser

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Catch you next week on Episode 477!

Welcome…Welcome…Welcome to Episode 475 of THE SITH LIST!

Iraj, Boo, Les, Eric, Randy, and King Tom have all your “Week in Geek” right here in one place!

The Sith List is composed of a group of people with different cultural backgrounds and experiences—you might call us the United Nations of Fandom. We all come together once a week to bring you the latest in fandom and of course to… “SHOOT the SITH.”

Your Week in Geek, All in One Place

👋 Introductions: The Shenanigans

🍿 Box Office / Streaming

• The Conjuring: Last Rites scares up a record $83M debut.

• Weapons holds strong at #3 ($251M worldwide).

• Superman: Legacy passes $600M global.

• KPop Demon Hunters tops Netflix with 236M views.

📺 What We Watched

• Alien: Earth Ep. 5 — chilling, emotional, best Alien in years.

• Peacemaker S2 — directly ties into Superman: Man of Tomorrow.

🚀 Star Wars Chit Chat

• KOTOR Remake art reveals lush Kashyyyk.

• Andor wins big at the Emmys.

• Disney in talks to bring Star Wars to The Sphere.

🧟 Boo Bits

• Horror reigns at the box office.

• Streaming hits keep fandom buzzing.

• Star Wars hype builds with every reveal.

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Your weekly dive into all things pop culture!

📱 Find THE SITH LIST on Twitter:@THESITHLIST | @TheSithlistBoo | @Lesismore78 | @ericstrothers | @tomchansk | @CursingUser

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Catch you next week on Episode 476!

Do you want me to also condense this for Spotify/Apple show notes format (shorter and straight to the point, with the same categories), or keep this long-form version?