Linda Interviews Star Wars Author Paul S. Kemp
Linda Hansen-Raj returns with an interview of Star Wars author Paul S. Kemp.
Read moreStar Wars
FANgirl LIVE on Clone Wars Roundtable (Jan. 24th Live ForceCast)
Live ForceCast Clone Wars Roundtable on January 24, 2012.
Read more
Surprises and Synergy in the Star Wars Fandom
Remember when I talked about liking the unexpected in my 2012 look-ahead blog? Well, it’s just a little bit past the middle of January, and I’ve already had a few of my wishes granted. Some I can’t talk about yet, but one I’d better let out of the bag because it’s happening tomorrow – I’m back on the Clone Wars Roundtable with Jason and Jimmy Mac from the ForceCast!
Read more
The Life and Death of Padmé – Without Lore, Is It Just Lipservice for the Leading Lady of Star Wars?
The reception of Darth Plagueis serves to illustrate one of the ways the EU can be used effectively to reach a broad range of fans, including those who aren’t necessarily EU-focused but would be interested in movie-focused stories. The still underdeveloped backstories of the saga’s two female leads, Padmé Amidala and Leia Organa, provide the perfect opportunity to bring depth to the EU lore while also tapping into the interests of female fans.
Read more
REVIEW: The Clone Wars: A Friend in Need
Tonight, Megan Crouse offers a review of last week’s The Clone Wars episode “A Friend in Need,” centered around Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano and her adventures with her friend Lux Bonteri.
Read moreWhat Is Strong?
The call for strong female characters is often met with pursed lips and furrowed brows. What exactly is a strong female character?
Read more
Star Wars Roundup – January 12, 2012
Recent Star Wars news from early January.
Read more
Darth Plagueis: the Devil is in the Details
It’s probably fair to say that Darth Plagueis is the most anticipated Star Wars novel among Expanded Universe fans in several years.
Read moreREVIEW: The Clone Wars: Zygerria Arc
Guest blogger Megan is back with a review of the recently concluded three-part Zygerria arc of The Clone Wars, adapted from the Slaves of the Republic comic written by Season One head writer Henry Gilroy.
Read more
Star Wars 2012 Travel Blog
My calendar is always chock full, and between horse shows, family trips, and fandom opportunities I find it helpful to sit down and budget those vacation days from work early on. So for those who are thinking about including a Star Wars-related trip in your year, here are top events on my list for consideration. Needless to say, much as I might wish, I’m not going to be able to do them all!
Read more