Wookieeleaks: A Star Wars Podcast

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MANDALORIAN Chapter 4 Breakdown! AT-ST Redesign & Star Wars Easter Eggs Explained! Nov 30, 2019

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Mandalorian Episode 4 Star Wars Easter Eggs Revealed! "Sanctuary," the fourth episode of The Mandalorian on Disney+, gets a full breakdown and analysis for all the Star Wars references and visual details you overlooked! Erik Voss reviews Mandalorian Chapter 4 scene by scene for the interesting elements you missed, like the visual redesign of the AT-ST walker, homages to The Matrix in the fight choreography between Mando and Cara Dune (Gina Carano), and how the Mandalorian designers are using ET as an example of practical puppeteering to illicit strong emotional reactions from Baby Yoda.

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MANDALORIAN Chapter 3 Breakdown! Star Wars Easter Eggs You Missed! Nov 23, 2019

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Mandalorian Episode 3 Full Breakdown & Analysis! What are all the Star Wars connections and film homages you overlooked in The Mandalorian Chapter Three "The Sin" on Disney+, in which The Mandalorian returns Baby Yoda to the mysterious client, but then decides to rescue the child? Erik Voss breaks down the third episode of The Mandalorian to point out all the nods to The Empire Strikes Back, Darth Vader, Admiral Ackbar, and the secret cameo by Jon Favreau! What are the secret plans for the Baby Yoda in The Mandalorian?

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EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Breakdown! Darth Vader Analysis & Details You Missed! | Wookieeleaks Nov 22, 2019

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Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back (1980) film analysis! Why do Star Wars diehards consider The Empire Strikes Back to be the best Star Wars film, and what production secrets give Empire layers upon layers of hidden meaning? In this special #Wookieeleaks Star Wars rewatch series, Erik Voss turns to the darker second installment, in which Darth Vader reveals himself as Luke's father, Yoda reveals himself as more than an annoying jerk, and Boba Fett still comes off as a badass. How did director Irvin Kershner change the character dynamics among Han Solo, Leia, and Luke Skywalker to give the Star Wars franchise the emotional gravity to last decades? What subtle camerawork elevates the terror of Darth Vader? What is the real-world philosophical origin of Yoda's wisdom? And how does the Wampa of Hoth foreshadow the entire plot of the film?

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STAR WARS Breakdown! A New Hope Analysis & Details You Missed | Wookieeleaks Nov 22, 2019

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Star Wars (1977) Full Movie Breakdown & Analysis! How did George Lucas revolutionize filmmaking with the original Star Wars A New Hope, and what secrets behind the film's production reveal the deeper meaning of this groundbreaking achievement? The legend of Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, R2-D2, and C-3PO are known to all, but what is the TRUE reason Star Wars has lived on in our hearts for over 40 years? Join Erik Voss in New Rockstars official premiere of our #Wookieeleaks Star Wars rewatch series, counting down the days until the final chapter of the saga, Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker. How does Star Wars take inspiration from Flash Gordon, 2001 A Space Odyssey, Arthurian mythology, westerns, samurai films, and WW2 aerial combat imagery? What details has George Lucas changed over the years, and how has the controversy over whether Han Solo or Greedo shot first become the actual narrative about Star Wars and the legacy of film editing? How did composer John Williams use the classic themes of Wagner to synthesize the most iconic film score of all time?

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ROGUE ONE Breakdown! New Easter Eggs Revealed! (Star Wars Rewatch) Nov 14, 2019

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Thanks to monday.com for sponsoring this Star Wars Rogue One rewatch! Give monday.com a try at: http://go.thoughtleaders.io/1420320191105Star Wars Rogue One (2016) has aged well over the years as a Star Wars story well rooted in the most interesting aspects of the universe -- Darth Vader as a symbol of fear, the dark realities of war, and stunning visuals. What new details emerge from a rewatch of Rogue One? In preparation for Star Wars Episode 9, Erik Voss is rewatching past Star Wars films as part of New Rockstars' #Wookieeleaks series. How does the imagery, lighting, and color palette of Rogue One cause the film to dovetail perfectly into the original Star Wars (1977)? Stay tuned for future classic rewatches of the Star Wars original trilogy and prequels in the coming weeks!

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Star Wars Rise of Skywalker VADER SHRINE Scene Explained! Oct 26, 2019

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Star Wars Rise of Skywalker Trailer Easter Eggs! What clues did you miss in the final Star Wars trailer that could unlock the mystery to the plot of Episode 9? Why do Rey and Kylo shatter a Darth Vader shrine, and where is this location? In this episode of #Explained, Erik Voss and special guest Danny Prikazsky break down the visual details that you might have overlooked in the Rise of Skywalker trailer. What is the story behind the dagger that Rey holds? Why is Chewbacca’s bowcaster and bandolier visible? How could have Rey and Kylo accidentally reawakened the soul of Palpatine to restart Operation Cinder?

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Star Wars Rise of Skywalker KNIGHTS OF REN Explained! Oct 15, 2019

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STAR WARS New Timeline Explained! Kevin Feige Film Confirmed! Sep 28, 2019

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Star Wars Timeline Breakdown! What new Star Wars film is Kevin Feige developing, and which iconic Star Wars character will star in it? How do Rise of Skywalker, The Mandalorian, the Obi Wan Kenobi series, and the upcoming Knights of the Old Republic films fit in the broader Star Wars chronology? Erik Voss breaks down the full canonical timeline of Star Wars properties, including all films and canon TV series, to explain the history of the Mandalorians, the rise of Palpatine, and the origins of the First Order. How did the Star Wars universe begin? And HOW WILL IT END??

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Star Wars PALPATINE'S MASTER PLAN Explained! Rise of Skywalker Trailer #TotalConspiracy Sep 06, 2019

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Star Wars Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker features Palpatine's return! What is Palpatine's secret plan for Rey, Kylo, and the First Order, and how does it connect to the story of Darth Plagueis the Wise, Operation Cinder, C3PO, and the vision of Evil Rey from the Rise of Skywalker trailer? In this episode of #TotalConspiracy, Erik Voss breaks down the truth behind Evil Rey, the mysterious fleet of old-school Star Destroyers, and the timeline from Return of the Jedi, Operation Cinder, the collapse of the Empire, the rise of the First Order, and Snoke's mysterious backstory. What secret truths were hidden in the Sith Cave scene of The Last Jedi? How will Palpatine resurrect? And what role will C3PO play in the Rise of Skywalker?

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STAR WARS Rise of Skywalker D23 Trailer Breakdown! Easter Eggs You Missed! Aug 27, 2019

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Star Wars Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker Trailer Breakdown! What Easter Eggs did you miss in this Star Wars trailer that shows an EVIL REY with a dual-wield red lightsaber similar to Darth Maul? Erik Voss breaks down the missable details in this shot-by- shot breakdown of the Rise of Skywalker footage from D23. How will JJ Abrams connect all the films from the Star Wars series? Why are C-3PO's eyes red? How has Palpatine returned, and what is his plan? And how has the First Order (or EMPIRE) constructed a massive fleet of Star Destroyers in complete secrecy?

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