State of the Empire: A Lucasfilm Podcast

We're hosting a Willow screening! Come see the Lucasfilm classic at North Carolina Comicon November 9th.We're hosting a panel beforehand that'll give …

In the Disney era of Star Wars, the movies might have the center stage, but when it comes to expanding the universe, the real action is happening in animation. Star Wars Rebels enhanced and bridged the history of the …

This episode of State of the Empire widens our lens to the rest of Lucasfilm and examines how the innovative production company shaped the world of film as we know it, even through now-forgotten features.

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Filming for Star Wars: Episode IX has begun and already the leaks are pouring in... but can they be trusted? Sure, there's some exciting and authentic on-set photos that have found their way onto the internet, but …

This may be a show about Willow, but we're starting to feel like Indiana Jones the way we're unearthing all these forgotten artifacts from the film's past. We've regaled you with tales from the Willow expanded universe, …

The filming of the final movie in the Skywalker Saga is upon us, and with it is the cast announcement of all the old faces returning and new editions …

Pop culture is a dirty job, but someone's got to do it. From the film scripts that never see the light of day, to the regrettable transmedia tie-ins …

If there's a bright center to the Star Wars fandom, we're currently on the planet that it's farthest from. Fans are as polarized as an Old Republic …

If you think you've got the world and characters of Willow all figured out - it's time to forget all you know, or think you know.

Lethal fishboys, deathbears, sorceress love triangles, and shocking backstories abound as …

After the deluge of shows that came out in the orbit of Solo, we're taking a little time off and will be right back with the latest rumblings from …

For the highs and lows of Solo: A Star Wars Story's production, the chance of success was not unlike successfully navigating an asteroid field. But …

Welcome to Willow Watch! A podcast dedicated to the 1988 Lucasfilm fantasy epic Willow - In which breaking news comes in all sizes, and obsessive fandom is the greatest magic of all.

Willow Watch has been a reoccurring …

We interrupt State of the Empire's regularly scheduled Star Wars news and updates for an event that's been years in the making: our first full-length …

The galaxy is a-buzz with news coming from the underground about Solo: A Star Wars Story, but that's far from all. The Star Wars universe is about to …

Solo is almost here and we're placing bets on where this still very unpredictable story is going to take us. Don't sweat it, kid - we've locked the …

Did you know that, like the films, this podcast also has a prequel era? Before State of the Empire, before Lucasfilm was bought by Disney, Cap and co. did a number of interviews with Star Wars personalities. In this …

There's a lot to #Solobrate right now. We've got a new Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer and in Denny's across America, galactic gourmands can treasure …

Sometimes things don't go according to plan. Just ask Lord & Miller.

To celebrate 50 episodes of State of the Empire, Cap went out to L.A. to hang …

When it comes to Solo: A Star Wars Story intel, we're still scraping the bottom of the bantha bin. That's why, in typical State of the Empire …

We've often heard that in the Lucasfilm archives nothing goes to waste.

We knew that Solo's story samples from an abandoned plot thread from The …

Rebels ushered in the Disney era of Star Wars and in four seasons has become one of the most beloved corners of the galaxy far, far away. This series has literally and figurative bridged the era of the prequels and the …

It's finally here! After months and months of waiting for a glimpse, a glimmer, a sliver of the hotly-debated Han Solo film: the Solo trailer has …

The Last Jedi has opened a massive schism in the fandom. A rift, not between light and dark, but polarizing all the same. Whether you love the film …

The young Han Solo film allegedly comes out May 25th, but we haven't seen so much as a ship! Well... not officially anyway. Unofficially, the first …

We already know you live Star Wars - you're listening to this podcast after all. But c'mon, you've always wanted to LIVE IN Star Wars, right? Maybe …

Here at State of the Empire, we make it a habit of staring into the abyss and divining secret Star Wars truths; but when we heard a rumor that this was going to be the most decisive Star Wars movie of all-time... we …

We're mere days away from the release of Episode VIII and the full-fledged return of Luke Skywalker. Compared to The Force Awakens it's shocking how …

The release of The Last Jedi looms large - and we're shocked by how little we know about what's to come. One thing's for sure: Disney is IMPRESSED. In this episode we share reactions and discuss the ramifications of …

Star Wars novels have long been the heart of the galaxy far, far away. This "lived in" sci-fi universe is inevitably left fans dying to know more about its mysteries and covet action figures of obscure aliens from the …

The suspicious shakeups in the Star Wars Universe keep on coming! In this episode we discuss Colin Trevorrow being booted off Episode IX and the …

The final theatrical trailer for The Last Jedi is here - and we are overwhelmed. Join us as we unpack all that we know... or think we know... about the forthcoming Star Wars sequel. Unlike The Force Awakens, this film …

One of the most exciting things to come from Disney's purchase of Lucasfilm was the chance to tell new Star Wars stories on the big screen - stories beyond the ever-continuing the episodic saga. Films exploring The Old …

In the era of fake news, no quadrant of the galaxy is safe from mind tricks. Yes, State of the Empire is your wacky, zany source for absurd rumors, but if we smell bantha poodoo, you'd better believe we're gonna call it …

There's been a great disturbance in the force. As if two bright voices in pop cinema set about making a Han Solo movie and were suddenly silenced.
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If you're watching Star Wars Rebels, then chances are good you're anticipating episodes of this show more than the new films. It's a key component to establishing the galaxy as we know it when our Original Trilogy …

We were on-site at Star Wars Celebration 2017 - both in the room for the most coveted panels and experiences, and in the trenches wading through the most merciless lines in the galaxy. As with any Celebration there were …

Star Wars Celebration is in less than a week, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is eight months away, the Han Solo anthology film is in nearly a year... …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
At long last, we've seen it! Welcome to …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Rogue One is mere days away and the …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Like the Death Star, Rogue One looms …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
If you've been raving like a rathtar …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels is here …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
The time has come: the Rogue One …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Star Wars Celebration 2016... The …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
The veil of mystery concealing the …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
For those of us who were burnt by the …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
The Rogue One trailer took the world by …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
The Force Awakens has come and gone, …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
It's hard to believe it, but we just …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
We're but days away from The Force …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
A great silence followed Force Friday, …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
If you've been following State of the …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Just when you were almost back to …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Since Star Wars Celebration there's …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”...
...Though for once we're looking in …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
We're only 9 months away from the …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
There has been an awakening, folks!

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State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
The big news this month is Star Wars …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Disney’s master plan for the the new …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
It’s a time of celebration throughout …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
The Star Wars universe we know is …

State of the Empire is Nerdy Show’s Star Wars speculation podcast where we “look for news in Alderaan places”.
Since last we convened, the Episode VII …

When last Nerdy Show assembled to discuss Star Wars, LucasArts and Star Wars: The Clone Wars had fallen to the might of their new masters and rumors …

Like a phoenix purging the lands to make way for new growth, Disney, the new rulers of the Star Wars franchise have rained fire down upon the …

It is a time of great speculation. Months after the announcement that there would be a new Star Wars film, there is still much that we do not know. …

Lock S-foils in attack position, ’cause some serious Star Wars news is on the move. Amidst rumors and refuting, J.J. Abrams has emerged as the official director for Episode VII. Find out who else turned down the …

It’s only been three weeks since the announcement of Disney’s purchase of Lucasfilm and the continuation of Star Wars – and already more news is …

On October 30th, 2012 the world was delivered some insane news: Lucasfilm and the Star Wars franchise have been sold to Disney. We’d grown …

Welcome to State of the Empire – the Star Wars Speculation Podcast where we look for news in Alderaan places! This series is now a part of the …