Collider Jedi Council

On today’s Jedi Council (July 5th, 2018), Ken Napzok, Rosie Knight, and Mark Reilly discuss the following: 1. Star Wars: Episode IX is reportedly returning to a classic filming location from previous Star Wars films. 2. Star Wars: The Last Jedi remake poster mocks angry fans and Christopher McQuarrie claims he’s “cured” of making a Star Wars movie after some Rian Johnson backlash online. 3. Star Wars: The Last Jedi fight scenes hint at a deeper connection between Rey and Kylo Ren. 4. Ahmed Best, the actor who played Jar Jar Binks, posts on social media about how close he came to suicide after the backlash for his portrayal of the Gungan hero 5. Amy Hennig confirms that she’s left EA Vancouver’s Star Wars game 6. The panel reviews Doctor Aphra #21, Star Wars Lando: Double or Nothing #2, Poe Dameron #28, and Star Wars #50 7. Twitter and Facebook Questions Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Rosie: https://twitter.com/RosieMarx Follow Reilly: https://twitter.com/ReillyAround

On today’s Jedi Council, (June 28th, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Ken Napzok, and Ash Crossan discuss the following: 1. Obi Wan and Boba Fett standalone movies possibly debuting in Disney’s streaming service? 2. The Playlist has even more details on the Obi Wan Kenobi film 3. Variety reporting that Star Wars is in more trouble. 4. StarWars.com released an excerpt from Timothy Zahn’s Thrawn: Alliances book 5. The panel reviews Poe Dameron #28 6. Star Wars: Clone Wars will have a 10th anniversary panel at SDCC. 7. Twitter Questions Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Ash: https://twitter.com/AshCrossan

Enter the MY RODE REEL short film competition - 1 Million Dollars in Prizes! https://goo.gl/MXoQ3r On today’s Jedi Council (June 21st, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Ken Napzok, and Maude Garrett discuss the following: According to Collider’s own Steve “Frosty” Weintraub, Disney and LucasFilm will be putting a hold on the Star Wars Anthology films. Are we getting closer to confirming Billy Dee Williams in Star Wars: Episode IX? Lucasfilm is reportedly eyeing a Fall/Winter start on Jon Favreau’s ‘Star Wars’ Series. LucasfIlm files a trademark for the shelved ‘Star Wars Detours’ series. Ashley Eckstein of Her Universe reveals some Star Wars: The Clone Wars news Marvel’s Poe Dameron comic is ending in September. The panel reviews Marvel’s Star Wars Thrawn #5 TWITTER QUESTIONS Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Maude: https://twitter.com/maudegarrett

On a very special episode of Collider Jedi Council, Mark Reilly sits in as host and welcomes in Collider CEO and Owner Marc Fernandez to discuss Collider’s own exclusive: Lucasfilm is pausing work on the Star Wars Story movies and focusing on Episode 9 and a new trilogy. The two break down that news, discussing if it’s reactionary, what might happen next and if a standalone Obi-Wan movie will ever happen.

Enter the MY RODE REEL short film competition - 1 Million Dollars in Prizes! https://goo.gl/MXoQ3r On today’s Jedi Council (June 14th, 2018), Ken Napzok, Perri Nemiroff, and John Rocha discuss the following: George Lucas had a plan for Episodes 7-9 that involved “microbiotics” and the “Whills”. Ron Howard responds to the commercial failure of ‘Solo’ and talks the other potential smugglers he considered for the film. He also notes how close Tom Hanks was to being in Solo. Star Wars: A New Hope possible plot hole sparks an incredible Twitter back and forth debate about continuity. EA announces a new Star Wars video game in development titled Jedi Fallen Order. Hasbro releases their SDCC exclusives that include the Rey and Kylo Ren light saber battle from Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Han Solo with the Mynok outside the Millennium Falcon. Darth Atrius officially added to Star Wars canon thanks to Star Wars Annual #4. Star Wars Battlefront II to receive a number of Clone Wars content over the next few months. The panel offers their thoughts on Star Wars: The Last Jedi #3 and Darth Vader #17. TWITTER AND FACEBOOK QUESTIONS Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Perri: https://twitter.com/PNemiroff Follow Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays

Jedi Council is here for a very special podcast-only episode addressing the harassment of Kelly Marie Tran. The actress who played Rose in The Last Jedi deleted her Instagram posts due to months of hateful comments from angry Star Wars fans. Led by Darth Harloff himself, Kristian Harloff, John Rocha and Wendy Lee also join in to offer their thoughts and insight on Star Wars Fandom and why Kelly deleted her posts. They’ll also break down the divide amongst fans and look to the future and what it could mean for the series moving forward. Join us today for this very special episode of Jedi Council! Remember to subscribe to out podcast feed and rate and share this episode!

On a very special Jedi Council brought to you by Denny’s (June 7th, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Ken Napzok, and Rosie Knight discuss the following: 1. STAR WARS CELEBRATION: 5-DAY TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT 2. Star Wars: Episode IX’s production title has changed. 3. Colin Trevorrow breaks his silence about leaving Star Wars: Episode IX. 4. Dryden Vos’s Star Wars collection was most impressive in ’Solo”. 5. The panel is treated to some Denny’s food from the Denny’s On Demand service and break down all the food that’s just a click or a call away. 6. The panel reviews Marvel’s The Last Jedi #2 7. “Most Wanted” by Rae Carson is a new prequel book to ‘Solo’ focusing on Han and Qi’ra as teenagers in Corellia 8. Facebook and Twitter Questions Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Rosie: https://twitter.com/RosieMarx Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/colliderdotcom   As the online source for movies, television, breaking news, incisive content, and imminent trends, Collider is more than an essential destination. Visit Collider: http://collider.com   Follow the site on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Collider Subscribe to the SCHMOES KNOW channel: https://youtube.com/schmoesknow And for even more great Collider content, check out our weekly schedule below and follow the links to peruse episodes both old and new. We’re your go-to destination for all things fandom. You can also subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes using the links below or at http://podcastone.com/network/Collider  COLLIDER MOVIE TALK - Weekdays 12PM ET / 9AM PT Entertainment News, Roundtable discussion and debate Youtube: http://bit.ly/29BRtOO iTunes: https://apple.co/2GtECgt COLLIDER HEROES - Mondays & Wednesdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT The latest news and speculation in the world of comic book movies, television, and graphic novels Youtube: http://bit.ly/29F4Job iTunes: https://apple.co/2Ioznj5 COLLIDER JEDI COUNCIL - Thursdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT What's new in the Star Wars universe and what we can expect from all the upcoming movies, novels, comics and more Youtube: http://bit.ly/29v5wVi iTunes: https://apple.co/2JccnF6 MOVIE TRIVIA SCHMOEDOWN - Tuesdays & Fridays 5PM ET / 2PM PT Head-to-head game show that turns trivia into a fierce competition Youtube: http://bit.ly/29C2iRV iTunes: https://apple.co/2pZRhBL Plus MOVIE & TV REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, BREAKING NEWS, EDITORIALS, MAILBAG, MOVIE COMMENTARIES, VR GAMING, COMIC BOOK SHOPPING and much more each week. Subscribe today! http://bit.ly/2z80n4O And the COLLIDER PODCAST NETWORK featuring 1x1 WITH KRISTIAN HARLOFF: https://apple.co/2GN9SKZ and the COLLIDER FACTORY FEED: https://apple.co/2q27BkI

On today’s Jedi Council (May 31st, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Ken Napzok, Alex Damon, and Joseph Scrimshaw from Star Wars Explained discuss the following: 1. Solo opens to disappointing opening weekend box office numbers. 2. The Wrap reports what box office analysts are saying worldwide. 3. THR reports that James Mangold is writing and will direct a Star Wars stand-alone movie centered on Boba Fett. 4. Han and Chewie could have met under different circumstances in earlier drafts of the Solo script. 5. Ron Howard talks about the cameo in the film. 6. THR reports that Disney is possibly looking at releasing only one Star Wars film a year going forward. 7. Star Wars Annual #4, Doctor Aphra #20, Star Wars #48 8. Solo: A Star Wars Story novelization is coming soon. 9. A new Forces of Destiny clip is released to coincide with Solo. The clip features Qi’ra and IG-88. 10. Disney: ‘Star Wars’ land village will be called Black Spire Outpost 11. Facebook and Twitter Questions Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Alex: https://twitter.com/StarWarsExplain Follow Joseph: https://twitter.com/JosephScrimshaw

On today’s episode of Jedi Council live from Denny’s, Kristian Harloff, Mark Ellis and Mark Reilly discuss Ron Howard comparing Star Wars to the Beatles, Lawrence and Jon Kasdan discuss their ideas and the need for a Han Solo Origin Story, Emilia Clarke nominates her pick to play a young Luke Skywalker and whether Thrawn will appear in JJ Abrams Episode 9. Plus live fan questions from the audience! And check out the exclusive SOLO: A Star Wars Story trading cards available for a limited time at Denny’s. Now when you give $3 to No Kid Hungry you get $12 worth of Denny’s coupons + the exclusive trading cards. Think you have what it takes to win a dice game in a lodge on Vandor? Visit dennys.com/smugglersdice for a chance to win awesome prizes like Fandango Movie Codes*, free food or a signed Solo: A Star Wars Story movie poster. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and D.C., age 18 or older and a legal adult at the time of entry. Must enter by 11:59 p.m. ET on 6/25/18. Game play and completion of entry form results in an entry in the Grand Prize drawing and a chance to win an instant prize. Void where prohibited. Fandango Promo Code expires 8/4/18. Up to $10 total value. To enter and for full rules and eligibility requirements, visit https://www.dennys.com/smugglersdice Sponsored by Denny’s Inc., Spartanburg, SC © 2018 DFO LLC. All rights reserved. Today's topics include: - Ron Howard says that directing Solo: A Star Wars Story is as big as The Beatles - Phoebe Waller Bridge discusses her “super awkward” Solo: A Star Wars Story audition - Donald Glover Likens ‘Star Wars’ to the Bible and a ‘Lando’ Movie to “Frasier in Space” - Emilia Clarke reveals who she thinks could play a young Luke Skywalker - Will Thrawn possibly show up in Star Wars: Episode IX according to Timothy Zahn? - Timothy Zahn is writing two more Thrawn focused Star Wars novels - Live Audience Questions from Denny’s Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ellis: https://twitter.com/markellislive Follow Reilly: https://twitter.com/Reillyaround Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/colliderdotcom As the online source for movies, television, breaking news, incisive content, and imminent trends, Collider is more than an essential destination. Visit Collider: http://collider.com Follow the site on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Collider Subscribe to the SCHMOES KNOW channel: https://youtube.com/schmoesknow And for even more great Collider content, check out our weekly schedule below and follow the links to peruse episodes both old and new. We’re your go-to destination for all things fandom. You can also subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes using the links below or at http://podcastone.com/network/Collider COLLIDER MOVIE TALK - Weekdays 12PM ET / 9AM PT Entertainment News, Roundtable discussion and debate Youtube: http://bit.ly/29BRtOO iTunes: https://apple.co/2GtECgt COLLIDER HEROES - Mondays & Wednesdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT The latest news and speculation in the world of comic book movies, television, and graphic novels Youtube: http://bit.ly/29F4Job iTunes: https://apple.co/2Ioznj5 COLLIDER JEDI COUNCIL - Thursdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT What's new in the Star Wars universe and what we can expect from all the upcoming movies, novels, comics and more Youtube: http://bit.ly/29v5wVi iTunes: https://apple.co/2JccnF6 MOVIE TRIVIA SCHMOEDOWN - Tuesdays & Fridays 5PM ET / 2PM PT Head-to-head game show that turns trivia into a fierce competition Youtube: http://bit.ly/29C2iRV iTunes: https://apple.co/2pZRhBL Plus MOVIE & TV REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, BREAKING NEWS, EDITORIALS, MAILBAG, MOVIE COMMENTARIES, VR GAMING, COMIC BOOK SHOPPING and much more each week. Subscribe today! http://bit.ly/2z80n4O And the COLLIDER PODCAST NETWORK featuring 1x1 WITH KRISTIAN...

On today’s Jedi Council (May 17th, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Ken Napzok and Joshua Jovenshire discuss the following: 1. TMZ is reporting that a newly released production bulletin shows that an Obi Wan: A Star Wars Story with Stephen Daldry listed as director. 2. Are we getting a Lando standalone movie or not? 3. Star Wars Celebration will be taking place in Chicago at McCormick Place and will run for five days from April 11-15. 4. Solo: A Star Wars Story screens at Cannes. 5. Jonathan Kasdan confirms that firing Lord and Miller was “excruciating”. 6. Emilia Clarke talks about the “confusion” on the Solo: A Star Wars Story set 7. Will there be an Obi-Wan Kenobi spin off movie now? 8. Harrison Ford interrupts Alden Ehrenrech interview. 9. Jon Favreau reveals when his Star Wars TV will be set and that half of the season 1 scripts are complete 10. Star Wars Battlefront II Han Solo Season Patch Notes Are Here, Extensive Changes to the Game 11. Star Wars: Thrawn #4 12. Twitter and Facebook Questions Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Jovenshire: https://twitter.com/TheJovenshire

On today’s Jedi Council (May 10th, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Ken Napzok and Ash Crossan discuss the following: 1. Disney and Lucasfilm released new clips from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’, a new TV spot, and new posters for AMC theaters. 2. Woody Harrelson is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and premiered a new clip of Han Solo meeting Woody’s character of Beckett and Thandie Newton’s Val. 3. Composer John Powell took to his Facebook to reveal the track listing for his ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ score/soundtrack. 4. Chewbacca gets his own theme song in ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’. Star Wars Twitter account posts a quick video with Ron Howard and Chewbacca with the possible theme playing in the back. 5. Interview with Joonas Suotamo aka Chewbacca in a ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’. 6. StarWars.com announces a new book series coming this Fall called “Flight of the Falcon” which will help connect different eras of Star Wars storytelling through the many adventures aboard the legendary ship. 7. The panel reviews Star Wars: The Last Jedi Adaptation #1, the comic book version of Claudia Gray’s Lost Stars, and Darth Vader # 16. 8. An 8th ‘Star Wars Force of Destiny’ short will arrive on the day of the release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’. It will focuse on Qi’ra or another character from the film. 9. Star Wars Battlefront 2’s Han Solo Season adds Jabba’s Palace. 10. Twitter and Facebook Questions Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Ash: https://twitter.com/AshCrossan Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ColliderVideo Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/colliderdotcom As the online source for movies, television, breaking news, incisive content, and imminent trends, Collider is more than an essential destination. Visit Collider: http://collider.com Follow the site on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Collider Subscribe to the SCHMOES KNOW channel: https://youtube.com/schmoesknow And for even more great Collider content, check out our weekly schedule below and follow the links to peruse episodes both old and new. We’re your go-to destination for all things fandom. You can also subscribe to our podcasts on iTunes using the links below or at http://podcastone.com/network/Collider COLLIDER MOVIE TALK - Weekdays 12PM ET / 9AM PT Entertainment News, Roundtable discussion and debate Youtube: http://bit.ly/29BRtOO iTunes: https://apple.co/2GtECgt COLLIDER HEROES - Mondays & Wednesdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT The latest news and speculation in the world of comic book movies, television, and graphic novels Youtube: http://bit.ly/29F4Job iTunes: https://apple.co/2Ioznj5 COLLIDER JEDI COUNCIL - Thursdays 5PM ET / 2PM PT What's new in the Star Wars universe and what we can expect from all the upcoming movies, novels, comics and more Youtube: http://bit.ly/29v5wVi iTunes: https://apple.co/2JccnF6 MOVIE TRIVIA SCHMOEDOWN - Tuesdays & Fridays 5PM ET / 2PM PT Head-to-head game show that turns trivia into a fierce competition Youtube: http://bit.ly/29C2iRV iTunes: https://apple.co/2pZRhBL Plus MOVIE & TV REVIEWS, INTERVIEWS, BREAKING NEWS, EDITORIALS, MAILBAG, MOVIE COMMENTARIES, VR GAMING, COMIC BOOK SHOPPING and much more each week. Subscribe today! http://bit.ly/2z80n4O And the COLLIDER PODCAST NETWORK featuring 1x1 WITH KRISTIAN HARLOFF: https://apple.co/2GN9SKZ and the COLLIDER FACTORY FEED: https://apple.co/2q27BkI

On today’s special #MayTheFourthBeWithYou episode of Jedi Council live from Denny’s, Kristian Harloff, Mark Ellis and Rosie Knight discuss Ron Howard in Star Wars, Colin Trevorrow's departure, and Donald Glover's tour of the Millenium Falcon. Plus live fan questions from the audience! Think you have what it takes to win a dice game in a lodge on Vandor? Visit dennys.com/smugglersdice for a chance to win awesome prizes like Fandango Movie Codes*, free food or a signed Solo: A Star Wars Story movie poster. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and D.C., age 18 or older and a legal adult at the time of entry. Must enter by 11:59 p.m. ET on 6/25/18. Game play and completion of entry form results in an entry in the Grand Prize drawing and a chance to win an instant prize. Void where prohibited. Fandango Promo Code expires 8/4/18. Up to $10 total value. To enter and for full rules and eligibility requirements, visit https://www.dennys.com/smugglersdice_officialrules/. Sponsored by Denny’s Inc., Spartanburg, SC © 2018 DFO LLC. All rights reserved. Today's topics include: - Disney and Lucasfilm release a new behind the scenes featurette for ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ that feature new footage and creatures of Solo as a soldier. - A Star Wars: Episode IX Casting Call for a new female lead named “Caro” pops up online. - Colin Trevorrow was dismissed from Star Wars: Episode IX earlier than originally thought - Donald Glover takes you on a tour of the Millennium Falcon on social media - Ron Howard visits Good Morning America for May 4th. Did he save the Star Wars franchise? - Theaters are tweeting confirmation that they will be selling tickets for Solo: A Star Wars Story on May 4th. - New Solo: A Star Wars Story movie poster for Dolby Theaters was released. - Lucasfilm takes to its Twitter account to congratulate Marvel Studios for being the holders of the new record for a box office opening. It’s a picture of Rey handing a light saber to Iron Man. - Disney Digital Networks is a summer-long “Star Wars” fan event set to include a new docu-series about superfans of the Galaxy Far, Far Away. - Kristian reviews ‘LAST SHOT’ the new canon novel that ties into Solo: A Star Wars Story. - The panel reviews the Star Wars #47 comic book. - Star Wars: Episode I Racer re-released for PC on GOG - Today, Lenovo and Disney bring a multiplayer mode to Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Augmented Reality Experience. For the first time, fans can have lightsaber battles against each other in multiplayer mode. - Live Audience Questions from Denny’s Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ellis: https://twitter.com/markellislive Follow Rosie: https://twitter.com/RosieMarx

On today’s Jedi Council (April 26th, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Ken Napzok and Anthony Breznican discuss the following: 1. Alden Ehrenreich defends Lord and Miller and confirms that he has been signed to play Solo for three movies. 2. The Star Wars Show released an interview with Kevin Feige where he talks about his love of Star Wars. Is this the first public step to setting him up to take over running the franchise? 3. Disney screens new ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ footage for Cinemacon attendees with a Solo and Lando card game. 4. New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ GERMAN trailer with new scenes with the movie’s villain Dryden Vos, and a quick glimpse at Han on Mimban. 5. NEW ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ TV spot giving us the first panoramic view of Corellia and Qi’ra raising the question of the day: what are the motives of the young scoundrel? Revenge, money, or something else? 6. 14 New character posters for ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’. 7. SPOILER: Will Mara Jade be in ‘Star Wars: Episode IX’? 8. Star Wars announces a new animated series from Dave Filoni. 9. Disney Parks Star Wars lands 10. Darth Vader #15, Doctor Aphra #19 11. Twitter and Facebook Questions Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Anthony Breznican: https://twitter.com/Breznican Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok

On today’s Jedi Council (April 19th, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Mark Reilly and Vanessa Marshall discuss the following: Star Wars Movie News SPOILER: STAR WARS: EPISODE 9 WILL REPORTEDLY BRING BACK THIS LEGACY CHARACTER ‘Star Wars’: Filmmaker Victoria Mahoney Will Be First African-American Woman to Direct for Franchise. New ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ TV spot EMPIRE Magazine: NEW IMAGES AND DETAILS FOR SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY Mark Hamill reveals a possible Star Wars: Episode IX spoiler. INTERVIEW VANESSA MARSHALL What’s the Deal with Canon Star Wars: Han and Lando novel Last Shot gets personal and political Poe Dameron #26, Star Wars Adventures # 9 TWITTER and FACEBOOK QUESTIONS Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Vanessa: https://twitter.com/vanmarshall Follow Reilly: https://twitter.com/ReillyAround

On today’s Jedi Council (April 12th, 2018), Kristian Harloff, Mark Reilly and Rosie Knight discuss the following: 1. The panel breaks down and analyzes the new ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ trailer and new movie poster was released. 2. ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ set to debut at Cannes Film Festival ten days before its release. 3. Lucasfilm digitally scans all their actors’ faces. What could this mean for future Star Wars movies? 4. Han’s gold dice might have a different origin than we thought. 5. Tony Gilroy speaks candidly about the ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ reshoots. 6. Mark Hamill says Leia is “irreplaceable”. 7. Sana Starros returns in the ‘Star Wars: Last Shot’ novel 8. Star Wars #46, Darth Vader #14, Star Wars Thrawn #3 9. Hasbro releases a list of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ Black Series Figures and Toys. 10. Jedi Council Facebook Group and Twitter Questions. Follow Kristian: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok Follow Rosie: https://twitter.com/RosieMarx