The latest Galactic Escape Pod has been released! In this episode, I (Gary Willis) talk about the announcement of J.J. Abrams as the new Director for Star Wars: Episode VII, The Online Star Wars Fansite Seminar, the upcoming novel Maul: Lockdown, Star Wars The Old Republic: Rise of the Hutt Cartel, The Clone Wars Episode Shades of Reason, and introduce the new Story Section of the podcast with The Story of Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope LP Part 1.
As consumers of Star Wars podcasts, I understand that your listening time is at a premium. Most podcasts in my opinion have one fatal flaw... They are all to long! The majority are between 1 to 2 hours and that is a ton of time to invest when the meat of those podcasts could have been covered in about 30 minutes or less unless there are special guests.
Our goal for the episodes is to be concise and to the point and not waste a lot of your time. I will provide you with news and information in a fun way while hoping to have guests that you will enjoy. Please listen to the show and send me some feedback about what you think! The e-mail for the show is . Enjoy!
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Saturday January 26, 2013
J.J. Abrams Confirmed To Direct Episode VII
It is finally official! The Official Star Wars Site has finally announced that J.J. Abrams, the Director of the re-imagined and highly successful Star Trek series will in fact helm the new Star Wars: Episode VII.
"It's very exciting to have J.J. aboard leading the charge as we set off to make a new Star Wars movie," said Kennedy. "J.J. is the perfect director to helm this. Beyond having such great instincts as a filmmaker, he has an intuitive understanding of this franchise. He understands the essence of the Star Wars experience, and will bring that talent to create an unforgettable motion picture."
George Lucas went on to say "I've consistently been impressed with J.J. as a filmmaker and storyteller." He's an ideal choice to direct the new Star Wars film and the legacy couldn't be in better hands."
"To be a part of the next chapter of the Star Wars saga, to collaborate with Kathy Kennedy and this remarkable group of people, is an absolute honor," J.J. Abrams said. "I may be even more grateful to George Lucas now than I was as a kid."
Be sure to read the entire article of this exciting news!
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Friday January 25, 2013
Daily Video Clip
Today's new video clip is a third preview for Episode 15 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 5 entitled "Shades of Reason." Backed by the criminal underworld, the Sith and Death Watch launch an attack on Mandalore. Enjoy!
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Friday January 25, 2013
Star Wars Reviews Section Updated
Today I have updated Movies section with the latest Star Wars Review. In this newest addition, Steve reviews the Micro Machines Action Fleet Vehicles Imperial AT-AT With Imperial Driver from 1996. Thanks Steve! Be sure to stay tuned for the next great review. Enjoy!
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Friday January 25, 2013
J. J. Abrams To Direct Episode VII?
News has hit just about every news source since yesterday afternoon about J. J. Abrams being courted to direct Star Wars: Episode VII. I say not so fast. He was on the list in the beginning to be a frontrunner for the job. Then he declined publicly about taking the job due to his efforts toward the Star Trek franchise. Now he is back in again?
Not that I don't think he would be great for the job, would do well, and he is a huge Star Wars fan, but will he remove himself from directing future Star Trek movies? My thinking is that there would be some overlap between schedules if he were to direct both Star Wars and Star Trek movies. If nothing else, I would be concerned about sheer burnout? Remember, this is all another big rumor until we hear from Lucasfilm and or Disney.
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Friday January 25, 2013
Daily Star Wars Card
Today's new card is available in the Star Wars Cards section. It can be found under Series 4 (Green Cards) and there were 66 cards and 11 stickers in all from 1977. Today's card is 209-The Rebel Troops of that series. Look for more cards and stickers every day!
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Thursday January 24, 2013
Daily Video Clip
Today's new video clip in the Movies Section is from one of your favorite Star Wars video games! The latest scene we have provided is Reborn from the Star Wars video game Jedi Knight II-Jedi Outcast that was released March 26, 2002. You can find this video clip in the Video Game Scenes section. Special thanks to Medhiv83 for capturing and sharing the cutscene! If you have a movie clip or scene from any video game in a AVI, MOV, etc. format, please send it in! Enjoy!
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Thursday January 24, 2013
Maul: Lockdown
io9 has provided a look at the cover and synopsis for Lockdown, which comes out at the end of 2013.
From the mind of Joe Schreiber, New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Death Troopers, comes the delirious follow-up to last year's Darth Plagueis. In a tale of retribution and survival set before the events of The Phantom Menace, Darth Plagueis and Darth Sidious dispatch Sith apprentice Darth Maul on a secret mission to infiltrate a criminal empire operating from inside Cog Hive Seven-a hidden prison teeming with the galaxy's most savage criminals. There, he must contend against the scummiest and most villainous in gladiatorial death matches while carrying out his masters' clandestine commands. Failure is not an option; success will ignite the revenge of the Sith against the Jedi Order.
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Thursday January 24, 2013
Andrew Ravenwood's Digital Art Updated
Today I have updated the Andrew Ravenwood Collection. Remember that these images were created in the late 1990's through the early 2000's and Andrew has graciously allowed me to provide his artwork once again to Star Wars fans. The next image provided in Andrew's Digital Art section is entitled "Asteroid Chase." Look for more images from his collection on a regular basis. Be sure to also see other great artists in the Featured Artists section. Enjoy!
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Thursday January 24, 2013
The Online Star Wars Fansite Seminar Today
Today Fandom Apocalypse is hosting "The Online Star Wars Fansite Seminar" all day today on Twitter. If you have questions about how to create and run a Star Wars fansite, or you just want to talk with some of the best websites out there, then this is the event for you! Be sure to use the #SWFS tag and join in on the conversation! Galactic Voyage is there and participating, so come join us. See you there!
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Thursday January 24, 2013
Daily Star Wars Card
Today's new card is available in the Star Wars Cards section. It can be found under Series 4 (Green Cards) and there were 66 cards and 11 stickers in all from 1977. Today's card is 208-Luke Skywalker on the Desert Planet of that series. Look for more cards and stickers every day!
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Wednesday January 23, 2013
Daily Video Clip #3
Today's third new video clip is the Star Wars: The Old Republic-Rise of the Hutt Cartel: First Look Video. Get your first look at the brand new planet Makeb featured in Rise of the Hutt Cartel and pre-order the Digital Expansion now to receive exclusive in-game rewards! Enjoy!
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Wednesday January 23, 2013
Daily Video Clip #2
Today's second new video clip is another preview for Episode 15 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 5 entitled "Shades of Reason." Enjoy!
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Wednesday January 23, 2013
Daily Video Clip #1
Today's first new video clip is a preview for Episode 15 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 5 entitled "Shades of Reason." Enjoy!
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Wednesday January 23, 2013
Star Wars Fact #86
"1138 Star Wars Facts" brought to you by Corey Vidal. Star Wars Fact #86 - Recycle City. Enjoy!
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Wednesday January 23, 2013
Daily Star Wars Card
Today's new card is available in the Star Wars Cards section. It can be found under Series 4 (Green Cards) and there were 66 cards and 11 stickers in all from 1977. Today's card is the infamous 207-C-3P0 (Anthony Daniels) Note: There are two versions of this card. The second "vulgar" card I got out of one of my first wax packs of that series. Look for more cards and stickers every day!