Episode 77 - End of an Empire

·1 hr 26 min·5 clips

The failed Star Wars hotel is being gutted and turned into office space for the Imagineers who designed it.

The episode begins with the hosts catching up and sharing news, including the surprising revelation that Disney's failed Star Wars hotel is being gutted and turned into office space for Imagineers. They then transition to discussing the final four issues of the 'Star Wars Battle for Jakku: The Last Stand' comic series. The hosts analyze the plot, which involves characters like Ubrek Adelhard, the Acolytes of the Beyond, and the convergence of various factions on Jakku. They compare the comic's events to the 'Aftermath' book trilogy, noting connections like the Galactic Concordance signing and the involvement of characters such as Nora Wexley and Gallius Rax. The hosts critique Luke Skywalker's portrayal in the comic, debating his pacifist actions and perceived lack of impact during the Battle of Jakku. They also discuss the announcement of a new Star Wars comic series set after Return of the Jedi, focusing on Han, Luke, and Leia. The conversation then shifts to recent Star Wars film news, specifically Ryan Gosling's potential casting in a project directed by Shawn Levy. This leads to a broader discussion about the 'Han Solo' archetype and who could play a similar scoundrel character in modern Star Wars. The hosts suggest actors like Michael B. Jordan, Brad Pitt, and Dev Patel. They also touch on rumors about Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor returning for 'Ahsoka' season two. The episode concludes with the hosts proposing to create an essential canon reading guide for the post-Return of the Jedi era, mentioning works like 'Aftermath', 'Shattered Empire', and the 'Battle of Jakku' comics.

As heard by us

A loose, lore-minded Battle for Jakku wrap-up built around Brag, casting talk, and Han Solo speculation.

Cantina Chronicles gives its Battle for Jakku: The Last Stand wrap-up a firm center by bringing the full team into a conversation about the comic series and the Galactic Civil War's definitive end.

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Why you'd press play

You get the final four issues of Battle for Jakku: The Last Stand, then a Ryan Gosling casting detour that opens a next-Han-Solo debate.

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