Show notes
Luke is beardless and Lando is coolness. Bruce and Michael are joined by Nathan P. Butler to talk about the character of Lando Calrissian and what they’d like to see if he’s in Episode IX. They also talk about Mark Hamill’s new smooth face and how this impacts Episode IX. Of course, they cover the news, Boba’s Bounty, and more…
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Billy Dee Williams is returning as Lando in Episode IX according to The Hollywood Reporter:
“Chatter about Williams joining the production, which is set to begin later this summer, increased in recent days when the actor bowed out of an upcoming sci-fi and pop culture convention citing a conflict with a movie schedule. Sources confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that Williams will indeed be returning to the Star Wars film franchise for the first time since 1983’s Return of the Jedi. The Lando Calrissian character made his suave debut in 1980’s The Empire Strikes Back.”
Let’s talk about the character of Lando.
- What did we think of him when we first saw him?
- What do we think of his character?
- How do we like his portrayal in Solo?
- What is he like in Legends?
Mark Hamill shaved his beard! – What does this mean for Episode IX?
The Emperor has been temporarily removed from Battlefront II
Per Jedi News: The Emperor’s Sith lightning ability appears to have landed him in some hot water with the developers of Star Wars Battlefront II as he has been temporarily removed as a playable character from the game. Apparently, a programming glitch in his Sith lightning attack was allowing players to shoot opponents through walls, causing quite a bit of frustration I’m sure from opposing players. So until a permanent fix is applied to resolve this issue, the Emperor will be sitting on the sidelines for the time being.
Star Wars Rebels gets three Emmy nominations
– Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
– Outstanding Children’s Program
– Outstanding Sound Editing For A Comedy Or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
The 2018 Emmy Awards will be airing on NBC on September 17.
Boba’s Bounty
- Bruce: Star Wars Lost Stars manga
- Michael: Denny’s Lando cup
- Nathan: Final Edition of Star Wars Timeline Gold
Episode edited by Michael Morris
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