April 23rd, 2019058Two comics yet four stories -- five if you count the excerpt of Alphabet Squadron -- and numerous new characters along with some familiar faces, too, in the pages of Star Wars: Age of Rebellion -- Special and the start of the new TIE Fighter mini series.
This week's episode sparks a lively debate about how serious a Star Wars story...
March 19th, 2019051It's a pair of endings as we come to the end of Star Wars: Han Solo -- Imperial Cadet, along with the last installment in the Star Wars: Age of Republic titles, and neither did so meekly, but rather with deft writing, dynamic illustrations and lingering thoughts.
The ending of Han Solo -- Imperial Cadet #5 sets the stage for a pair of...
February 26th, 20190102Just a single issue to delve into in this week's episode, but there's enough material in Solo: A Star Wars Story adaptation #5 to generate some significant discussion about the role adaptations play in the wider Star Wars comics segment.
In comics news, we're excited about word that Elsa Charretier and Pierrick Colinet's Star Wars...
January 15th, 2019254From the satisfying conclusion to IDW Publishing's third and final issue of Star Wars Adventures -- Destroyer Down #3 to the in-depth father-and-son dynamic in Star Wars: Age of Republic -- Jango Fett #1 to a somewhat unexpected, yet utterly satisfying, return of an Imperial villian in Star Wars #59, Jeff and Matt are impressed, to a...
December 7th, 2018082After being officially announced earlier this week, Columbia Sportswear's Empire Crew Parka is now available at select locations across the country. A replica of the parkas worn by cast and crew during the Norway shoot for Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in 1979, this jacket is part of a limited edition run retailing for $500.
One...
December 3rd, 20180429On Friday, Dec. 7, Columbia Sportswear will release the new Star Wars™: Empire Crew Parka, taking fans behind-the-scenes with a limited edition jacket inspired by the original worn by cast and crew in 1979 while filming the iconic scenes of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on ice planet Hoth.
Nearly 40 years ago in the...
October 29th, 2018045In his latest piece for IGN, Coffee With Kenobi host Dan Z examines the symbolism surrounding Han Solo's fate in the carbon freeze chamber of Cloud City in a truly iconic moment from The Empire Strikes Back. What does this moment tell us about the man himself, and his growth as a character?
Check out an excerpt below:
Han...
October 3rd, 2018051The much-maligned (at least based upon the first impression) Lando Calrissian was the first character we were introduced to that walked the line of good guy/bad guy that we weren't sure could be trusted. Even Han didn’t try to screw over the rebellion, he just wanted to be left alone. Lando, on the other hand, always looked out for...
September 24th, 2018067Gary Kurtz, producer on films such as American Graffiti, and two Star Wars installments -- A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back -- passed away from cancer on Sunday at the age of 78. His passing was announced in an official statement by his family via Facebook:
Family statement re passing of Gary Kurtz
With deep love and...
September 20th, 2018086Scott Collura and Tom Gross join Dan Z to discuss their top five favorite things about The Empire Strikes Back. Plus, Dan weighs in on Bob Iger’s recent comments on future Star Wars films, and the hosts also discuss Star Wars Resistance. This is the podcast you’re looking for!
Music: Classical Guitar: "Star Wars: A Guitar...
