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Comparing Two Fresh Starts: Captain Marvel and Star Wars

July 8, 2019July 5, 2019 Lex Captain Marvel, continuity, diversity, EU, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, reboots, Rey, Star Wars, Star Wars Legends, Storytelling

In longstanding ongoing serial storytelling franchises, eventually the inclination to make a fresh start with iconic characters will arise. It

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The Heroine’s Journey in Captain Marvel (2019 film)

June 25, 2019June 22, 2019 Lex Captain Marvel, Christopher Vogler, Hero's Journey, Heroine's Journey, Marvel, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Maureen Murdock, Storytelling

The twenty-first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel (2019) was the first with a woman in the role

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Review: Superwomen: Gender, Power, and Representation by Carolyn Cocca

June 18, 2019June 19, 2019 Lex Captain Marvel, Carolyn Cocca, Comics, diversity, Jaina Solo, Leia Organa, Marvel Comics, Padme Amidala, representation, Star Wars, Wonder Woman

The most prominent stories in contemporary pop culture not only provide a touchstone of well-known entertainment familiar to many, but

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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: Star Wars Resistance Season Two Sneak Peek

May 19, 2019May 19, 2019 Lex Celebration Chicago 2019, Star Wars, Star Wars Resistance

Star Wars Resistance is one of those projects with its entire existence kept under wraps until the appropriate time to

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Star Wars Celebration 2019: The Franchise Talking Points

May 13, 2019May 16, 2019 Lex Celebration Chicago 2019, Dave Filoni, J.J. Abrams, Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Star Wars

Each Star Wars Celebration convention offers numerous memorable moments. Fans celebrating the franchise with each other, and cheering for their

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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: Logistical Problems and Areas for Improvement

May 11, 2019May 16, 2019 Lex Celebration Chicago 2019, Star Wars

Although Star Wars Celebration Chicago was a great experience in many ways, including some outstanding panels and the communal experience

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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: The Music of The Phantom Menace With David Collins

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 Lex Celebration Chicago 2019, David Collins, John Williams, music, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace

In addition to returning as host of the Galaxy Stage at Celebration Chicago, David Collins once again took to the

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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: The Phantom Menace 20th Anniversary Panel

May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 Lex Celebration Chicago 2019, Star Wars, The Phantom Menace

The very first Star Wars Celebration was held in Denver, Colorado, on April 30 – May 2, 1999, a few

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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: Star Wars Rebels Remembered

April 27, 2019April 28, 2019 Lex Amy Ratcliffe, Dave Filoni, Star Wars, Star Wars Rebels, Taylor Gray, Tiya Sircar, Vanessa Marshall

The Star Wars Rebels animated series premiered in October 2014, a year before The Force Awakens, and aired its finale

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Star Wars Celebration Chicago 2019: The Mandalorian Panel

April 26, 2019April 28, 2019 Lex Celebration Chicago 2019, Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, Star Wars, The Mandalorian (television)

Aside from Episode IX, perhaps the panel with the most fan anticipation leading into Celebration Chicago was The Mandalorian, the

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