From short stories to comics to gift books, Spinner Sunday is here, checking out the short stuff of the Star Wars galaxy! Today a review of Amy Richau's I Love You/I Know: Lessons in Love and Friendship. Punch it!

And thanks to DK for sending me a copy to review!

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On our latest episode of what to watch now, or next, or what have you: the fast-paced and segment-packed first episode of The High Republic Show. Punch it!

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To set up the so-called golden age of the Jedi, there had to be some even further-back history set up, and we're seeing hints of it dropped by books like A Test of Courage. Punch it!

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The High Republic was a golden age for the Jedi for many reasons, including a wider variety of Force-fueled abilities. It highlights just how much was forgotten or lost with the rise of the Empire, and makes you wonder how much Luke Skywalker was able to recover. Punch it!

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It's interesting to consider the Nihil's goals both in isolation within A Test of Courage, as well as the larger story that includes Light of the Jedi. And also, what novels will be true "sequels" versus just the next story in the High Republic. Punch it!

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A Test of Courage, the first middle-grade novel of the High Republic publishing initiative, is great fun and introduces a Jedi prodigy who has a lifetime of growth and experience ahead of her. Punch it!

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Cara Dune appeared in one more episode in season 2 than she did in season 1, but her involvement was more functional in terms of moving plot along, rather having a well-developed arc of her own. Unless, of course, her false talk about not being a "joiner" is going to lead to something else down the line... Punch it!

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On today's episode, we're talking about what Charles Soule referred to as a sort of "Chapter 0" to Light of the Jedi: "Go Together (Part 1)," the first of the new "Starlight Stories" for Star Wars Insider. Punch it!

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It'd take you barely any time to watch them, but the two High Republic character videos so far tell a story that goes beyond simply introducing you to two Jedi from the era. Punch it!

Here's the first two videos from the "Characters of Star Wars: The High Republic" series, featuring Vernestra Rwoh and Avar Kris:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnWuQAYBp24

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRz7bDyoRg0

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What makes the Nihil so dangerous, aside from their, um, nihilism? The "Paths." Think of it as the particular way they can hack hyperspace. We'll discuss further on today's show... Punch it!

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The Nihil we meet in Light of the Jedi are scary enough as it is. But when Marchion Ro shows his true colors... We'll talk about the Nihil and how they evolve on today's show. Punch it!

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From hyperspace travel to medical breakthroughs, from peacetime defenses to "Great Works" of infrastructure and culture, let's have a look at the state of the Galactic Republic in the High Republic era of Star Wars. Punch it!

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Light of the Jedi handles the heavy lifting admirably. It has to world-build for The High Republic era, introduce a raft of new characters, and create a credible threat for the Jedi, and succeeds on nearly all counts. Punch it!

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Our second "Mando Memos" installment focuses on what we learned about Dr. Pershing in season 2 of The Mandalorian. And we also learned there are many HUGE unanswered questions surrounding him. Punch it!

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Trying out a new feature/series today! For "Spinner Sundays," we're looking back at seminal story arcs from comics, and kicking off with a big one - the "Son of Dathomir" Maul story that's part of the Clone Wars Legacy project. Punch it!

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Debuting prior to The Rise of Skywalker, and with one final set released in 2020, Star Wars Roll Out ran for six story arc and 16 total episodes. And The Mandalorian picked up a thing or two from them... Punch it!

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So, EA's exclusivity agreement with Lucasfilm Games is coming to an end. But EA is still working on Star Wars titles! Today, what's in the works, what's not, and what's rumored... Punch it!

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The very good, very big week for Lucasfilm Games continues with the announcement of an open-world, story-driven game coming from Ubisoft's Massive Entertainment. But rest assured, EA isn't going anywhere. Punch it!

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You might look at Star Wars elements of The Sims or Minecraft and never wonder whether what you're seeing is part of 'canon' storytelling. But there's a little more complexity to the story of what goes into Star Wars video games... Punch it!

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Lucasfilm just announced that its organizing its video games under one big brand identity umbrella, Lucasfilm Games. What does it mean, and what doesn't it? And what was left out? We'll explore today... Punch it!

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In a new weekly series, I'm going to take some deeper dives into specific topics related to The Mandalorian! Today, a look at what we learned about Greef Karga in season 2. Punch it!

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On episode 2,378, I explored potential answers to the critical High Republic question, "What scares the Jedi?" The answer I arrived at was hiding in plain sight, and today I look to the prequel trilogy to explain what it means to lose control of the Force. Punch it!

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A story crossed my radar that reminded me that Empire Strikes Back had a re-release in theaters in 2020 for its 40th anniversary - even with the pandemic! And it did surprisingly well for a 40-year-old movie... Punch it!

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First reported by Deadline and seconded by Variety, the two Hollywood trades are reporting that Michael Waldron will be writing the script for Kevin Feige's Star Wars movie. Punch it!

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Star Wars - in particular, the prequels and Revenge of the Sith - is helping me process what happened in the real world yesterday. And it was bad enough yesterday that I couldn't do the show without addressing it...

One of the foundational questions the High Republic storytelling creatives asked themselves was, "What scares the Jedi?" Today, we consider that question in light of recent reveals, and our own psychology, and arrive at an answer... Punch it!

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Three distinct (and titled) phases! More novels, short stories, a graphic novel, and even a manga! The High Republic launch event revealed a massive scale and scope for this "interconnected mega-story." Punch it!

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The era of High Republic storytelling begins tomorrow! On today's episode, I'm taking one last look at the timeline with some new details, considering how and whether the Sith will get involved, and more. Punch it!

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In our final look back/look ahead episode for 2020/2021, we're looking at five categories of Star Wars storytelling: comics, video games, VR, experiential, and merchandise. Punch it!

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In our penultimate look back/look ahead episode, I'm focused on books and audiobooks. In addition to January March, May, and July are shaping up to be pretty big deals... Punch it!

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The long-awaited High Republic launch is the banner event of January 2021, but there's even more to look forward to in the world of Star Wars storytelling this month. Punch it!

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