The SWU Podcast | Megapod II: Celebration Orlando Pt.2

Warning: This episode contains mature language and content!  Listener discretion is advised.

Join members of The SWU Podcast, Now This Is Podcasting, Rebel Grrrl, Rogue Won: A Star Wars Podcast for Winners, The Bad Motivators, Geek Radio, and Radio Free Mandalore for Part Two of the infamous Megapod II from Star Wars Celebration Orlando!  The hosts talk about their experiences at Celebration in this hilarious and profane episode!  On this episode of Megapod II you'll hear Dominic Jones, Chris Seekell, Ciaran Duggan, Steele Saunders, Jason Ward, Randy LoGudice, Amanda Ward, Patrick Bonfrisco, Eric Strothers, Jared Jones, Clare Stribling, and Johnny Grasso as "Ben Heart with no E."  All this and much more!

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Find the Rest of Megapod II below,
Part 1:
Now, This Is Podcasting! (Twitter: @MSWNTIP) (iTunes)
Part 2:
The Star Wars Underworld (Twitter: @TheSWU) (iTunes)
Part 3:
Rebel Grrrl (Twitter: @MSWRebelGrrrl) (iTunes)
Part 4:
KPFK Geek Radio (Twitter: @KPFKgeekradio) (iTunes)
Part 5:
The Bad Motivators (Twitter: @bad_motivators) (iTunes)
Part 6:
Radio Free Mandalore (Twitter: @RFMandalore) (iTunes)
Part 7:
Rogue Won (Twitter: @roguewonpod) (iTunes)

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Rumor: New Character Names From The Han Solo Film Revealed

By: Benjamin Hart

Details about the still untitled Han Solo film have been sparse lately, but a new report from our friends at Making Star Wars may have just revealed some significant character names. Of course, if you do not wish to know anything about the Han Solo film, you may want to exercise caution before reading further. This one deserves a light SPOILER alert.

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Live From Lothal | "Imperial Super Commandos"

On this episode Dominic, Chris, and Ciaran are joined by Jason Ward from MakingStarWars.net to discuss the episode "Imperial Super Commandos".  They discuss the implications of Mandalorians joining the Rebellion, Sabine's past and the impact of her decisions on her family, and the state of Mandalore during the Empire.  They also discuss one of the best action sequences of the series, and ask the question of if Mandos are still special?  All this and much more!

 

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Rumor: 'The Force Awakens' Set Names, Nyong'o's Character Revealed

By Chris Seekell

Yesterday, Making Star Wars' Jason Ward published an article on his site revealing some set codenames he stumbled across from an environment titled "Pirate's Cove" that most likely is a fusion of the outdoor set from Greenham Common and indoor sets from Pinewood. Here are the codenames below according to Making Star Wars.

• Sun Terrace
• Rose’s Room
• Walk-in freezer
• Map Room
• Passageway
• “Dusty” Back Room
• Pier (overlooks the ocean)
• The Cliff Face

Ward also went on to describe some of these sets. One that particularly interested us was the one codenamed "Rose's Room".

An interesting thing about “Roses’s Room” is the stage needs to be raised “for puppetry requirements.” We may even know the puppet that is to be used but we can’t be very sure yet. Who is “Rose?” We’ve heard the name attributed as another code name for “Snow Girl,” “Kira,” and “Fawn.” In a piece we will discuss later, there is a gypsy styled puppet and the name rose might be a playful codename for “Gypsie Rose Lee,” a 1950’s burlesque dancer. The character is not attractive like Gypsie Rose Lee so its simply a word association, if accurate. It could mean “Kira” or it could be someone else entirely.

The SWU reached out to our sources, and one was able to confirm that the character codenamed "Rose" is in fact a puppet, that also will be brought to life with motion capture from actress Lupita Nyong'o. This fits with information we received last month suggesting Nyong'o was brought on board for motion capture.

While a lot has come out concerning the roles Ridley, Boyega, Isaac, and Driver will play in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Nyong'o's character has been a bit of a mystery. But it looks like that is starting to unravel as we draw ever closer to the one year mark before the film's release.

Source: Making Star Wars

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