Hamill discusses SDCC and Episode VII

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markhamill39309Yesterday, Mark Hamill sat down with the Hollywood Reporter to discuss all things Star Wars and San Diego Comic Con. As per usual, he was asked about his involvement and interest with the upcoming Episode VII. His response:

Hamill’s hopes are high for the Star Wars: Episode VII reunion: “We want this to happen. How could I not take this ride? They’re making all the right moves, like Michael Arndt as the writer. Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story 3 — he writes humor and he writes heart. I’m not someone who looks to recapture the glory of when I was in my 20s. I think it’ll probably be about the next generation. We’ll be the link to the past, but the kids will be doing the heavy lifting. And the Wookiee will have a walker.”

It’s pretty clear at this point that Hamill is keen to do more Star Wars. You get the feeling that something’s going to be confirmed on this front sooner rather than later.

Her Universe gets a site redesign, Jaina and Mara shirts available online

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If you haven’t been over to Her Universe today, you may have missed that the site got an overhaul!

You may also have missed that today, the limited time Jaina and Mara shirts debuting at San Diego Comic Con are also available on the site. The Jaina shirt is currently online and available for purchase, and according to Her Universe, the Mara shirt should also be available shortly. Plus, brand new Doctor Who and The Walking Dead items are now online too including a super awesome looking zombie hoodie. So head over and take a look!

Tosche Station Radio #63: Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper

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On this episode of Tosche Station Radio, the hosts are joined by Mike Cooper of Eleven-ThirtyEight for a grab-bag Star Wars discussion!

Kicking off the show, the hosts highlight what’s New on the Blog. Bria gave a spoiler-filled review of Pacific Rim, and both Brian and Bria gave Pacific Rim a “go” in their non-spoiler review.

In Fixer’s Flash, Nanci’s been busy writing a new book. She also caught a showing of Back to the Future at Cinemark’s classic movie series. Next up? Ghostbusters. Both the hosts continued getting their Stargate SG-1 on. Meanwhile, Brian started reading an advance copy of Empire and Rebellion: Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells.

Deak’s Dirt starts out with wardrobe news, New Her Universe merchandise coming for SDCC, featuring Ahsoka, Jaina, and Mara. Shirts will be available online starting July 18. Fans at Celebration Europe will get a first look at Star Wars Rebels. Angry Birds Star Wars is getting a prequel! Kotobuyika showed off the concept art for their new Mara Jade figure. And finally, in our Episode VII corner: it looks like the scripts are finished! Maybe. Possibly.

On this iteration of Camie’s Concerns, Mike Cooper of the new Star Wars fanblog Eleven-ThirtyEight joins the hosts for a general Star Wars roundtable. The trio discusses everything from Mike’s new site to diversity in Star Wars.

You can find Mike on the web at Eleven-ThirtyEight on Twitter.

Tosche Station Radio is the official podcast of Tosche-Station.net and a part of Majestic Giraffe Productions. If you like what you hear, please leave a review on the iTunes Music Store. We can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

Nanci and Brian are the co-founders and writers of Tosche-Station.net. You can find Nanci on Twitter with the handle @Nancipants and you can find Brian with @LaneWinree.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by Her Universe and Audible.com.

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Cosplay Monday: Visas Marr and Darth Nihilus

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Welcome back to another edition of Cosplay Monday where we try and brighten the start of your week with some of the awesome costumes we’ve seen around the internet!  This week, we’re featuring another set of costumes from Knights of the Old Republic since today is it’s 10th Birthday.  Check out these cool Visas Marr and Darth Nihilus costumes from Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords by Sakara and her friend.  Not only does the National Space Centre in Leicester make a pretty perfect setting for a KOTOR shoot but the costumes look great!  Awesome job!

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Go/No-Go: Pacific Rim

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Welcome back to Go/No-Go, Tosche Station’s regular feature where we offer our spoiler-free opinion as to whether or not you should spend your hard-earned money on a book, film, or other entertainment. Today on the launch pad: Pacific Rim. A film that features giant monsters and giant robots. Will this be a surprise hit with the staff, or is it just another all-flash, no-substance shallow popcorn flick? To mission control for the ruling!

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First Look at Rebels coming during Celebration Europe

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default_reg_Header_starFans attending Celebration Europe can already look forward to appearances by Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Kathleen Kennedy, and a special director’s cut of The Clone Wars Darth Maul arc. Now fans have another exciting panel to anticipate: a first look at Star Wars Rebels, the new animated series set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. While the show won’t premiere until Fall 2014, fans at Celebration Europe will get a sneak peek at the production of the show. Color me jealous! 

Celebration Europe is happening July 26-28 in Messe Essen, Germany.

Review: Pacific Rim

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Pacific_Rim_FilmPosterIf you only see one film this summer, make sure it’s Pacific Rim.  It’s a rare film with a decently diverse cast that completely delivers with its high stakes mecha-alien battles while remaining fun all the while.  This is a film that’s not just about giant robot battles though: it’s about people.  I feel comfortable saying that Pacific Rim is the best film of the summer.

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