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406• NYCC 2025: Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements!

@urangelb.bsky.social and @marksutterauthor.bsky.social bring you the latest publishing announcements from the Lucasfilm Publishing Panel at #NYCC. First, the hosts catch you up on the newest #StarWars news.
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Happy 51 rotations around the sun to @infinata.bsky.social! 🥳

Enjoy your special day and may the Force be with you. Always✨

In the meantime, revisit our discussion with @shkouks.bsky.social and Pablo Hidalgo about Star Wars: Dawn of Rebellion (The Visual Guide)
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Incredibly excited for these current and upcoming #StarWars titles from Lucasfilm Publishing and all of our partners. We have a story and a format for everyone, because Star Wars is for everyone. Thank you all for reading and supporting our books & comics and #MTFBWY!

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405• #StarWars Roundup!

@urangelb.bsky.social and @marksutterauthor.bsky.social first discuss the news before diving into the
Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser,
"Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past," and the Starfighter image and rumors.
#MandalorianAndGrogu #Starfighter
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Ohhh…it’s beautiful!

This “tome” will be out in the wild October 7th!

Star Wars™ The Blueprints: Designs and Artwork from The Skywalker Saga!
J.W. Rinzler
Pablo Hidalgo

Thank you for thinking of us DK Publishing🙂
#StarWars
@tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social
@marksutterauthor.bsky.social

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404• ‘Lucas Wars’ with Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche!

@marksutterauthor.bsky.social and @urangelb.bsky.social welcome #LucasWars author Laurent Hopman and illustrator Renaud Roche to the show to discuss their graphic novel biography of Lucas and his #StarWars journey. bit.ly/42rhloO

My book, The Hidden Thaumaturge, is about overcoming galactic oppression that’s been ongoing for 3,000 years! Sometimes, overcoming authoritarianism takes a long time, but don’t give up hope!

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Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition

OH MY SITH!!!
It’s BEAUTIFUL❤️‍🔥

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith 20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition!

Thank you Random House Worlds, Star Wars, Lucasfilm, and @matthewstover.bsky.social
for commemorating the best #StarWars book ever written, and for sharing it with @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social

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Thanks🙂

Here are some cool podcasts that you should be listening to.

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Thank you for the wonderful conversation! So much fun! May the Force Always Be With You Becca & Mark!!!

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403• Diana Lee Inosanto RETURNS!

Your hosts continue celebrating their 400th episode milestone, and this time, @dianaleeinosanto.bsky.social is back as their special guest! Join them as they talk all things #StarWars.
#MorganElsbeth #Nightsister🔥
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We’ve been keeping this quiet 🤫 due to scheduling, but thank the Force the stars aligned!

Thank you, @dianaleeinosanto.bsky.social for finding the time to chat with us on @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social
about #StarWars, and for being such a bright light in our fandom🙂.

#MorganElsbeth

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Got distracted to note this, but my first published Star Wars writing came out 30 years ago last month. This was my first rodeo.

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402• “There Are More of Us” with Vanessa Marshall!

Join @marksutterauthor.bsky.social and @urangelb.bsky.social for another exciting episode of Tarkin’s Top Shelf as Hera Syndulla herself, @vanessamarshall.bsky.social, stops by for a chat.
#StarWarsRebels #Hera💚
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Thank you for taking the time out of your day to talk about Star Wars with us🙂

This was a lot of fun! Becca and Mark are, as always, delightful hosts!

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401• Author Interview: Tessa Gratton ‘The Crystal Crown’

@tessagratton.bsky.social joins your hosts for an in-depth, no-holds-barred interview. For light and life! And remember this: try.
#TheAcolyte #StarWars #ForLightAndLife

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Yeah this was a wonderful episode. Would quite happily listen to @kristinbaver.bsky.social and @tarkinstopshelf.bsky.social chat about Star Wars books for days.

Tarkin’s Top Shelf Kristin Baver The Art of Star Wars The High Republic Volume II

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400• The Art of Star Wars #TheHighRepublic Volume II with @kristinbaver.bsky.social!

Your hosts are thrilled to welcome back author Kristin Baver for an in-depth dive into her latest book, ‘The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume II.’ #StarWars
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Brian Daley is perhaps one of the most revered names in Star Wars writing, having penned The Han Solo Adventures, which were among the first Star Wars EU books ever written, as well as the radio drama adaptations of the Original Trilogy. Join James Luceno, Jason Fry, Michael Kogge, and Enrique Guerrero as they honor Daley's memory and discuss his legendary stories.

Now over 20 years since the release of the megaseries epic The New Jedi Order, the saga of the invasion of the Yuuzhan Vong into the galaxy of our heroes still captivates readers to this day. Join luminaries James Luceno (Agents of Chaos, The Unifying Force), Michael Stackpole (Dark Tide), Matthew Stover (Traitor), and Enrique Guerrero for an in-depth discussion of this lasting epic.

Test your nerd cred on everything from Killiks to Imperial Knights in this trivia contest! Everyone is welcome, either as a participant or spectator!

Grab your dice and come join Michael Kogge (West End Games, Fantasy Flight, Wizards of the Coast), Jason Fry (Wizards of the Coast), Abel Peña (Wizards of the Coast), and Christian Gossett (West End Games) as they talk all things Star Wars gaming!

Here are some of the panels you can catch on Sunday, September 14th at Legacy Expo in Burbank, CA! Get your tickets now, and join us for a celebration of all things Expanded Universe!

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Good to know! We appreciate the tip🙂

Speaking of “the art books,” we’ll be discussing The High Republic Vol II soon! Stay tuned.

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399• STARFIGHTER, AHSOKA, and THE HIGH REPUBLIC!

@marksutterauthor.bsky.social and @urangelb.bsky.social
discuss the #Starfighter announcement from #StarWars, followed by a conversation about #Ahsoka S2, and the significance of a certain Jedi Master from Dooku’s past!
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I really enjoyed this one as it felt like an arc of the show and was very action-oriented, which was a nice change of pace after the more character-driven Acolyte tie-ins.

That's what I love about the Star Wars books, that we have that variety!

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398• Book Review: SANCTUARY: A Bad Batch Novel by @lamargiles.bsky.social

Your hosts dive into SANCTUARY: #TheBadBatch Novel. But first, they cover the news: Pedro Pascal and Ewan McGregor praise #Andor, and Billie Lourd’s recent Instagram story.
#StarWars
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You had me at Jamael Westman (HAMILTON), Matt Smith (Daemon Targaryen), and Amy Adams (Giselle)🙂

Star Wars: Starfighter is in production!

#Starfighter May 28th 2027

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Got mine!

Yay!!!!
‘The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Vol. II’ by @kristinbaver.bsky.social has arrived!🙂

#StarWars
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397• The Inspiration of STAR WARS

Your hosts jump into the galaxy’s buzziest #StarWars news: Simon Kinberg lauding #Andor, the 1st anniversary of #TheAcolyte’s non-renewal, #DarthRevan in #RebuildTheGalaxy, and the passing of Terence Stamp. bit.ly/42rhloO

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