The IPC Podcast LIVE #227 | Star Wars: The Phantom Menace

On this episode Zac and Ben begin the countdown to Star Wars: Episode IX by kicking off a new year-long discussion arc devoted to a Galaxy far, far away! They begin with a breakdown of Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, and invite longtime friend and TPM aficionado Katie Horn from the Wampa's Lair Podcast to join them. The trio discusses their first memories of the film, their favorite characters and moments, and reflect on their opinions of the soon-to-be 20 year old film. In addition, they debate which character(s) from Episode I they would like to see in Episode IX and challenge themselves to do another Quote-A-Thon based on an iconic scene from The Phantom Menace. Listen for all that and much more!

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Report: Warwick Davis Is Reprising A 'The Phantom Menace' Character In 'Solo'

By: Benjamin Hart

While watching any new Star Wars film it's always fun to try and catch all of the carefully placed Easter Eggs, some of which provide some big connections to other parts of the saga. We're now a little over a week away from the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, and we have just discovered a callback to the Prequel Trilogy hidden within.

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On This Day: September 5, 2000

By Ciaran Duggan

A book which delved into the 'art' of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was published on this day back in 2000.

The Art of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, which was published by Del Rey, featured conceptual illustrations, sequential art and fully executed paintings from the first film of the Prequel trilogy.

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On This Day: July 22, 1938

By Ciaran Duggan,

Terence Stamp, who plays Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, was born on this day in 1938.

The British actor is known for his work in a number of iconic films such as Superman (1978), Superman II (1980), Wall Street (1987), The Real McCoy (1993) and The Haunted Mansion (2003).

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