Tatooine Sons

The Hero’s Journey is the foundation of every Star Wars trilogy. The idea of a nobody becoming a somebody who saves the day is the general story arc of all the stories in a galaxy far, far away.Over the next 3 weeks, we’re going to take a look at the journey of each trilogy’s protagonist, and the lessons we can learn from them. This week, it’s all about a whiny farm boy who just wants to go hang out with his friends.Plus, hot takes, poll results and more.It's TIME for Tatooine Sons!HOT TAKES:We’ve finally seen 5 minutes of footage from the scrapped “Underworld” series; there’s a home for sale that might have the best Star Wars themed basement on earth; and we say goodbye to a fan favorite from the Original Trilogy. It’s time for Hot Takes.Star Wars leak shows off George Lucas’ scrapped TV series Underworld for the first timehttps://www.gamesradar.com/star-wars-underworld-leak-george-lucas-series/ A Star Wars themed home is for sale in LA - only $26 millionhttps://www.lohud.com/story/money/real-estate/homes/20

What did you think about Rey taking the Skywalker name in The Rise of Skywalker?Very few things were more commonly predicted than this event at the end of the Saga. Still, it was controversial for a lot of fans. What do names mean in Star Wars? And how do names impact identity?Plus, we’ll have some Hot Takes and poll results.HOT TAKES:Nien Nunb isn’t too happy about the possibility that he didn’t survive the Battle of Exegol. We have another confirmation about the High Republic era. And yousa no ways gonna believe the latest rumor about the Kenobi series. It’s time for Hot Takes.Nien Nunb Actor Claims There's "Not a Single Piece of Evidence" His Character Diedhttps://comicbook.com/starwars/2020/01/12/star-wars-nien-nunb-actor-claims-no-evidence-death/ The Rise of Kylo Ren #2 echoes a big rumor about future Star Wars movieshttps://www.polygon.com/comics/2020/1/8/21055723/marvel-rise-of-kylo-ren-2-comic-new-star-wars-movies-high-republic-era Jar Jar Binks is rumored to appear on the Obi-Wan Kenobi serieshttps:/

It’s a new era in Star Wars AND for Tatooine Sons!With Disney and Lucasfilm taking a 3 year break between theatrical releases, we’ve decided to shift the focus of our main topic - just a bit. Instead of being news and theory driven, we’re going to begin taking a closer look at the major themes within Star Wars. This week, we’re looking at the death of Ben Solo, and how one’s view of the afterlife impacts the ways people have responded to it. It's TIME for Tatooine Sons!HOT TAKES:Do we know what the future of Star Wars looks like? A Star Wars Comic hinted at who Snoke really was months ago. And Collider has decided there is no more Jedi Council. It’s time for Hot Takes.The next Star Wars film saga to be set during the High Republic era!https://makingstarwars.net/2020/01/the-next-star-wars-film-saga-to-be-set-during-the-high-republic-era/Star Wars Comic Hinted Snoke Was Actually Palpatine Months Agohttps://screenrant.com/star-wars-rise-skywalker-palpatine-snoke-comic-luke/ Collider Cancels ‘Star Wars’-Themed ‘J

Welcome Star Wars fans to Episode 100 of Tatooine Sons!The Rise of Skywalker is FINALLY HERE!!! We’ve seen it twice already, but don’t worry! We have some really fun non-spoiler conversation to help celebrate it.First, we have the behind the scenes story of how Terbus became canon, as told by Matt Martin on Lucasfilm Story Group.Second, an interview with Paul Hirsch - the Oscar winning editor of the ORIGINAL version Star Wars.And for those of you who have seen The Rise of Skywalker, we’ll end the show with our spoiler review!

The Rise of Skywalker is ONE WEEK AWAY! It’s time for our infamous predictions sure to go wrong episode. This is one you WON’T want to miss!Plus, we’ve got TRoS Hot Takes and more!Are we getting Force GhostsWill we see Leia use the Force?Who’s not getting out of TRoS?What is happening with C-3PO?Reylo: Yea or Nay?HOT TAKES:Burger King is using Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker spoilers to sell Whoppershttps://www.vox.com/2019/12/12/21012529/rise-of-skywalker-spoilers-burger-king Kylo Ren Doesn't Need Redemption According to Adam Driver https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/12/07/rise-of-skywalker-kylo-ren-doesnt-need-redemption-according-to-adam-driver-star-wars-rey-emperor-palpatine New The Rise of Skywalker scene hints at an unexpected returnhttps://www.theverge.com/2019/12/12/21013289/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-scene-clip-villain-reveal-emperor-palpatine-watch

Resistance Reborn has been described by some within Lucasfilm as a “must read” going into The Rise of Skywalker. Not everyone will have that chance. But never fear! We’re sharing 10 Need-to-Know Facts to save the day!Plus, we’ve got Hot Takes and more!One of us has finally finished reading Resistance Reborn. Anyone who has read it will tell you it’s a critical bridge between the events of The Last Jedi, and everything happening in The Rise of Skywalker. But for those of you who HAVEN’T, we’re going to break down 10 Need-to-Know Facts with the hopes of enhancing your viewing pleasure in a couple of weeks. https://www.gamesradar.com/star-wars-resistance-reborn-rise-of-skywalker/HOT TAKES:The Rise of Skywalker isn’t as long as we originally thought. Ahmed Best is coming back to Star Wars. And JJ isn’t buying into the Red Thread of Fate. It’s time for Hot Takes.The Rise of Skywalker run time confirmed by J.J. Abramshttps://www.cnet.com/news/star-wars-the-rise-of-skywalker-run-time-confirmed-by-j-j-abrams/ Ahmed B

Kaz, Captain Doza, and the rest of the Aces might have bitten off more than they can chew, when Hype suggests they fill their bank accounts by racing at a space casino owned by a Hutt! Join Samuel the Hutt, BB-N8, and The Bow Tie Jedi Guy as they breakdown Star Wars: Resistance, Season 2, Episode 9, "The Voxx Vortex 5000!"

JJ Abrams is opening up his personal “mystery box” and talking about writing and directing The Rise of Skywalker. We’re most interested in his comments about Rian Johnson and The Last Jedi. Did he feel like Rian threw out everything JJ setup in The Force Awakens?We’ll open up what some might consider “Pandora’s Box,” plus share our Hot Takes on the latest Star Wars news, and any new releases coming next week.It's TIME for Tatooine Sons!The final promotional blitz for The Rise of Skywalker has begun, and along with it, some reflective interviews by the cast, crew, and producers. Last week, Rolling Stone Magazine released a fascinating and revealing interview with JJ Abrams, where he talks a lot about The Last Jedi and its impact on Episode IX. And one more thing, he drops a really juicy nugget about Rey. We’ll discuss it next. https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-features/star-wars-jj-abrams-secrets-of-skywalker-912362/ HOT TAKES: Either Colin Trevorrow or Kathleen Kennedy are about to have a “from a cert

With the release of Disney+, The Clone Wars is finally available again for your binge-watching pleasure. But 6 seasons of episodes may be more than you can take in. What are the 10 most important episodes in the series? We’ll discuss that, along with our Hot Takes on the latest Star Wars news, any new releases coming next week, and whatever else we can think of to throw in.It's TIME for Tatooine Sons!SUBSCRIBE to our Weekly Updates HERE: https://share.hsforms.com/10ND0XLbOQoO2yl9GhPKqdw3y85aThe Clone Wars is an amazing series, but not one we discuss a lot on this show. But with it’s inclusion on Disney+, we’re confident that many fans will be either rewatching the seires, or watching it for the first time. Last week, StarWars.com released its definitive list of the most important episodes of The Clone Wars. Let’s discuss whether we agree or disagree, and if there are any surprises on the list. https://www.starwars.com/news/10-essential-episodes-of-star-wars-the-clone-wars-to-watch-on-disney-plus HOT TAKES:Sta

Welcome Star Wars fans to ANOTHER very special LIVE episode of Tatooine Sons!We’re here at GameStop for the release of Jedi: Fallen Order! This has us thinking about Star Wars games of the past. Which ones are our favorites and why? We’re heading into the way back machine to talk Battlefront, Lego, Unleashed and more! AAnd of course, we’ll share out Hot Takes, poll results, what’s coming to shelves next week and more!It's TIME for Tatooine Sons!We’re celebrating the release of Jedi: Fallen Order, the latest in a long line of Star Wars games! But which games do WE think are the best in the series? We’re sharing our Unofficial Top 5 Star Wars games - along with a few honorable mentions - next.https://www.mandatory.com/culture/1533622-10-best-star-wars-games#1 - LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga: While not the most complex of titles, the LEGO Star Wars series has been delivering enjoyable fun for the whole family for over a decade now. Getting to reenact your favorite scenes from the various films is a blast, an

Dominic Pace has been a working TV/ Film actor for more than 15 years in Hollywood, most notably with recurring roles on NBC's hit comedy, "Superstore," along with showing off his comedic side on various sketches for "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Dominic has also guest starred on "NYPD Blue," "Prison Break," "Desperate Housewives," and "NCIS: Los Angeles."And while all of that is AMAZING, that’s not why Dominic is joining us on this VERY SPECIAL episode of Tatooine Sons. You see, Dominic is a life-long Star Wars fan. And one thing that we are ALL ABOUT on Tatooine Sons is seeing Star Wars fans dreams come true. Today, "The Mandalorian" premiers on Disney Plus. And Dominic Pace's lifelong dream of acting in the Star Wars universe is finally coming true!Dominic shares his love for a galaxy far, far away, along with the story of how he became a part of this history series launching the Disney Plus streaming service.PLUS! Dominic answers our 10 Questions on Tatooine Tuesday!1. What’s your first Star Wars memory?2. Favori

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: >> http://bit.ly/FBNLSignStar Wars fans are waiting with both anticipation AND trepidation for the release of Jedi: Fallen Order on November 15th. We’re going to look at everything we know so far about this highly anticipated Star Wars game, along with our Hot Takes, poll results, what’s coming next week in comics and books!It’s TIME for Tatooine Sons! SUPPORT THE SHOW! BUY JEDI: FALLEN ORDER THROUGH OUR AFFILIATE LINKS:PS4: https://amzn.to/2rftv8hXBox: https://amzn.to/36CdYQePC: https://amzn.to/2CdsRKTHOT TAKES:Is Knives Out just one giant subtweet by Rian Johnson? How much Star Wars is too much Star Wars? And are you ready to take on Darth Vader, himself? It’s time for Hot Takes!Rian Johnson Says He’s Still In Talks For More ‘Star Wars’, And That Angry ‘Last Jedi’ Tweets Helped Inspire ‘Knives Out’https://deadline.com/2019/11/rian-johnson-star-wars-talks-knives-out-last-jedi-twitter-inspiration-1202775691/Bob Iger Reiterates His Sentiment That 'Less' Star Wars Is Betterht

Welcome Star Wars fans to THIS VERY SPECIAL LIVE EPISODE of Tatooine Sons!It’s hard to believe, but after 20 months of hashtagging and campaigning, TERBUS IS CANON! (Applause) We’re going to retell the whole story from start to finish, and give our first impressions of Star Wars: Adventures #27!Plus some Hot Takes, Poll Results, Reviews, new Patreon supporters and whatever else we can think of!It's TIME for Tatooine Sons! We’ve been telling the story of Terbus the Porg since February 1, 2018. But never have we told it from start to finish in one sitting. But the canonization of Terbus deserves it. We present to you “Terbus the Porg: A Star Wars Story”Benioff and Weiss say goodbye to a galaxy far, far away. We’ve gotten a glimpse of some new “old” Star Wars favorites in latest The Mandalorian trailer. And Ewan McGregor has been lying to Star Wars fans for 4 years. It’s time for Hot Takes!HOT TAKES:Game of Thrones Creators No Longer Attached to Oversee Trilogyhttps://variety.com/2019/film/news/game-of-thrones-c

Welcome Star Wars fans to Episode 92 of Tatooine Sons!Finally! It’s been about 24 hours since the release of the FINAL trailer of the Skywalker Saga! It’s more than we could take in. This WHOLE episode is all about it.Including our Hot Takes, new poll and ANYTHING ELSE! It’s TIME for Tatooine Sons! There were more amazing moments in the trailer for The Rise of Skywalker than probably any other trailer in Star Wars history. We’re breaking it down and discussing what we believe are the 5 most important moments:FinnThe Resistance FleetC-3POThe DaggerPalpatineHOT TAKES:The Rise of Skywalker has already broken a record set by Avengers: Endgame. Leaks and spoilers are flooding the internet. How are you handling those? And come on, is that blue guy on the Topps trading card really Matt Smith? It’s time for Hot Takes!‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ outsells ‘Avengers: Endgame’ in first hour of presales on Atom Ticketshttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/22/star-wars-rise-of-skywalker-outsells-avengers-endgame-in-first-hou

Freddie Prinze Jr. stirred up fandom with his comments about Star Wars and the nature of The Force. We all have our thoughts on what it is and how it works, but what is the official position of Lucasfilm according to StarWars.com? We’ll break it down this week. Plus, our Hot Takes, some exciting announcements about future guests, and some poll craziness.https://www.starwars.com/databank/the-forceWhy did an official Star Wars book say that the First Order hasn’t seen Kylo Ren’s face? Sequel Trilogy fans are asking “where’s Rose?” And Kanan Jarrus had some very direct things to say about Star Wars fandom. It’s time for Hot Takes! Wait, The First Order Hasn’t Seen Kylo Ren’s Face?https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2481871/star-wars-wait-the-first-order-hasnt-seen-kylo-rens-face“Kylo Ren's helmet is designed in the style of the Knights of Ren. It is also reminiscent of the infamous mask of his grandfather, Darth Vader, connecting Kylo Ren to the dark side of his family heritage. The helmet conceals his former ident

While millions tuned into to get their first glimpse of the Rise of the Resistance ride during Freeform’s Galaxy’s Edge: Adventure Awaits special, many likely missed a quote regarding the legendary planet of Bakura. What could this planet mean for The Rise of Skywalker? We’ll explain along with our Hot Takes, poll results, and more! The title of an Expanded Universe novel has been permanently etched into my memory. I remember sitting in the Star Wars section of Waldenbooks multiple times, debating whether or not to purchase it, or another novel that seemed interesting - Heir to the Empire. Eventually, I chose Heir to the Empire. But now, Bakura has reappeared in the minds of Star Wars fans who watched last week’s Galaxy’s Edge: Adventure Awaits special on Freeform. Here we go. https://www.inverse.com/article/59695-star-wars-9-leaks-bakura-leia-secret-base-galaxy-edgeCould everything we think we know about the Force be changing? Could a new character from The Rise of Skywalker have an ancient connection to the

Welcome Star Wars fans to Episode 89 of Tatooine Sons!This week, geek culture was rocked with the announcement that Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, would be producing a Star Wars film in the future. We’ll share what we think, along with the connections between the MCU and Star Wars, plus who we believe could star in Feige’s movie. And, of course, you’ll get our Hot Takes and more. Everyone was just sitting around, enjoying a quiet, non-eventful Star Wars week, preparing for the release of the second season of Star Wars: Resistance coming early October, when social media exploded with news that the President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige, was going to make a Star Wars. It’s probably an interesting topic to discuss.https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/marvel-s-kevin-feige-developing-star-wars-movie-disney-1243481HOT TAKES:We had a surprise release of the second episode of Vader Immortal. It’s no surprise that the items for sale on Triple Force Friday have created a lot of questions. And we

There’s a rumor for #TheRiseOfSkywalker going around that gets more and more intriguing the longer you think about it. It includes elements from the Rule of Two, Mortis, and a secret reason behind Order 66. It’s called the “Force Dyad,” and we’re diving into it this week.Plus, you’ll get our usual Hot Takes and witty banter. And we might just throw in an update on the #MakeTerbusCanon movement! Every Star Wars saga film has introduced a new Force ability. Visions. Levitation. Force Lightning. And of course, the “Force-time” connection in The Last Jedi. It’s a certainty we will see a new Force ability in The Rise of Skywalker. An interesting set of theories and rumors suggest that the ability we will see in Episode IX has been simmering beneath the surface for the entire series of films. Introducing - the Force Dyad.https://www.inverse.com/article/59422-star-wars-9-leaks-theory-order-66-emperor-palpatine-returnhttps://www.ibtimes.com/star-wars-episode-9-leak-palpatine-meeting-scene-what-he-wants-2828439HOT TAK

It seems that the lack of news about The Rise of Skywalker has set the rumor-mill into high gear. We’re going to talk about these crazy ideas and whether there is anything to them.And of course, we’ll give some Hot Takes on the latest news and talk about last week’s podcast poll of the week. As we wait for the onslaught of Star Wars content coming in the Fall, there are some bizzare, but fun, theories surfacing related to The Rise of Skywalker. Could the original plan for The Return of the Jedi take place in Episode IX? Did the Aftermath novels reveal which Death Star remnants we’re seeing in the trailers? And is everything we know about the New Canon and alternative universe plan launched by Emperor Palpatine? The Original Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Ending Might Hint At a Big Rise of Skywalker Twisthttps://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a28979940/star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-original-ending-the-rise-of-skywalker-theory/Aftermath May Reveal Which Death Star Is in 'Rise of Skywalker'https://www.invers

This past weekend, we read a tweet from one of our favorite Star Wars fans. It said that his birthday wish was to have a guest spot on a Star Wars podcast. How could we resist? Happy Birthday, DJ Blake!That’s coming after we share our Hot Takes on this week’s Star Wars news. When one of your Patreon supporters takes to social media with a birthday wish, it’s your duty to fulfill it if it’s within your power. You may know DJ Blake better by his Twitter name Charlie Skywalker. He’s one of the most positive and passionate fans in the Star Wars community. And he’s our guest next. 1. What’s your first Star Wars memory? (BB-N8)2. Favorite Star Wars Movie? (Samuel the Hutt)3. Favorite NON Star Wars movie? (David)4. Favorite character? (BB-N8)5. Other than Jar Jar, least favorite character? (Samuel the Hutt)6. Better -The Clone Wars or Rebels? (BB-N8)7. If you could change one thing about Star Wars, you would… (Samuel the Hutt)8. You’re stranded on a desert island and you can have only 3 things. What do you take? (Da