State of the Empire Episode 49: Solo Brand Synergy
What's the difference between The Living Force, The Unifying Force, and The Cosmic Force? State of the Empire Episode 49: Solo Brand Synergy Cap
View ArticleState of the Empire Episode 50: #ImperialMarch
To keep tabs on the ever-growing pop culture zeitgeist that is Star Wars, we bring you State of the Empire. Led by Art Director Cap Blackard, the series speculates on the future of the franchise and...
View ArticleState of the Empire Episode 53: Placing Our Bets on Solo: A Star Wars Story
Don't sweat it, kid: We've locked the spoilers behind the blast doors! State of the Empire Episode 53: Placing Our Bets on Solo: A Star Wars Story Cap
View ArticleRanking: Every Star Wars Movie and TV Show from Worst to Best
From A New Hope to Ewoks to The Phantom Menace to Solo... Ranking: Every Star Wars Movie and TV Show from Worst to Best Justin Gerber
View ArticleState of the Empire: The Long Road to Willow 2
In celebration of the film's 30th anniversary, we look ahead at its inevitable return to Lucasfilm. State of the Empire: The Long Road to Willow 2 Cap
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Willow Watch: Behind-the-Scenes and Beyond the Film
Download | Listen and subscribe via iTunes | Spotify | Google Play | Radio Public | Stitcher | RSS Welcome to Willow Watch! State of the the Empire‘s spin-off podcast dedicated to the 1988...
View ArticleRestoring Balance to the Star Wars Franchise
Plus, State of the Empire gains insight into Disney's forthcoming theme park, Galaxy's Edge. Restoring Balance to the Star Wars Franchise Cap
View ArticleHow a Flatulent Wedding Broke Star Wars Canon
Plus, an unmade Indiana Jones script so bad you'll get nostalgic for Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. How a Flatulent Wedding Broke Star Wars Canon Cap
View ArticleThe Journey to Star Wars Episode IX Begins
Filming kicks off this week and State of the Empire has enough news and rumors to drown a dianoga. The Journey to Star Wars Episode IX Begins Cap
View ArticleEarly Drafts of George Lucas’ Willow Are a Very Different Adventure
Elves that steal baby tears! Inflatable crabs! And that's just for starters! Early Drafts of George Lucas’ Willow Are a Very Different Adventure Cap
View ArticleStar Wars: Episode IX Leaks and the Phantom Menace of Fake News
Separating the fact from fiction in the forthcoming features and TV series. Star Wars: Episode IX Leaks and the Phantom Menace of Fake News Cap
View ArticleLucasfilm’s Twice Upon a Time Is a Baffling Bastion of Innovation
The forgotten film gave us David Fincher, Bruce Hornsby, and the creators behind Pixar and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Lucasfilm’s Twice Upon a Time Is a Baffling Bastion of Innovation Cap
View ArticleCelebrate Willow’s 30th Anniversary at North Carolina Comicon
Our State of the Empire: A Lucasfilm Podcast hosts a panel and screening in Durham, NC 11/9. Celebrate Willow’s 30th Anniversary at North Carolina Comicon Cap
View ArticleSimon Pegg misses George Lucas after seeing The Last Jedi
"I do feel like his voice is missing from the current ones.” Simon Pegg misses George Lucas after seeing The Last Jedi Michael Roffman
View ArticleThe Star Wars Holiday Special Should Never Be Forgotten
An early spin-off stumble that makes The Phantom Menace look like The Empire Strikes Back. The Star Wars Holiday Special Should Never Be Forgotten Matt Melis
View ArticleR.I.P. Gloria Katz, Indiana Jones and Star Wars screenwriter has died at 76
Along with her husband and writing partner, Willard Huyck, Katz also wrote screenplays for American Graffiti and Howard the Duck. R.I.P. Gloria Katz, Indiana Jones and Star Wars screenwriter has died...
View ArticleR.I.P. Peter Mayhew, legendary Star Wars actor who played Chewbacca, has died...
He died surrounded by his family in his Texas home. R.I.P. Peter Mayhew, legendary Star Wars actor who played Chewbacca, has died at 74 Michael Roffman
View ArticleClassic Film Review: The Star Wars Saga Will Never See a Chapter Like The...
For better and (mostly) worse, the first of the prequels is a total realization of George Lucas' vision. Classic Film Review: The Star Wars Saga Will Never See a Chapter Like The Phantom Menace Again...
View ArticleGeorge Lucas felt Disney “betrayed” him and the franchise with Star Wars: The...
The creator of the galaxy far, far away was "upset" his original plot ideas weren't used. George Lucas felt Disney “betrayed” him and the franchise with Star Wars: The Force Awakens Ben Kaye
View ArticleDisney+ made another weird change to Star Wars’“Who shot first?” scene
Disney+ went live today with its fair share of glitches. To be fair, that’s not entirely surprising for a major technological product launch. What was unexpected, however, was a bizarre change made to...
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