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Episode 436: Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys

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George Lucas’ 1977 space fantasy Star Wars changed the way American audiences consumed films. More, though, it also changed the landscape for movie merchandising, with more money being made on toys, games, and collectibles than on the movies themselves. Now the documentary Plastic Galaxy looks bac

George Lucas’ 1977 space fantasy Star Wars changed the way American audiences consumed films.  More, though, it also changed the landscape for movie merchandising, with more money being made on toys, games, and collectibles than on the movies themselves.  Now the documentary Plastic Galaxy looks back at the first generation of Star Wars toys, released between 1977 and 1985 from Kenner.  Does this film capture the childhood magic of Star Wars figures, and can the documentary appeal to anyone not already obsessed with little plastic Stormtroopers?  Find out in this special Now Playing/Star Wars Action News crossover podcast hosted by Marjorie, Arnie, and Jerry!

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Star Wars Rebels: “Empire Day” Preview

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In the first of a two-part story arc, someone from Ezra’s past needs help to escape Imperial forces on Lothal in “Empire Day,” an all new episode of Star Wars Rebels!

After the crew of the Ghost wreaks havoc on the Imperials’ Empire Day celebration – an annual event commemorating the founding of the Empire – they discover an old friend of Ezra’s parents who has escaped with secrets vital to the Empire. Pursued by Agent Kallus and the Inquisitor, the rebels attempt to smuggle the refugee off-world – but not before learning he has information regarding the fate of Ezra’s parents.

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Lucasfilm Announces “Strange Magic”

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“Strange Magic,” a new animated film from Lucasfilm Ltd., will be released by Touchstone Pictures on January 23, 2015.  “Strange Magic” is a madcap fairy tale musical inspired by “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Popular songs from the past six decades help tell the tale of a colorful cast of goblins, elves, fairies and imps, and their hilarious misadventures sparked by the battle over a powerful potion. Lucasfilm Animation Singapore and Industrial Light & Magic, which created the CGI animation for 2011’s Academy Award®-winning film “Rango,” bring to life the fanciful forest turned upside down with world-class animation and visual effects.

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Star Wars Rebels: Out of Darkness Preview

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Summoned by a mysterious contact, Hera and Sabine travel to an abandoned asteroid base for resupply. When they become stranded on the asteroid because of a damaged fuel line, the two must fend off ravenous creatures that strike in darkness while the Ghost crew scrambles to extract them.

Hera and Sabine unite against a deadly threat and discover that trust in each other is their only hope! Star Wars Rebels airs at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT Monday, November 10th on Disney XD.

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The Clone Wars S1-S6 Original Soundtrack

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For fans of the various Star Wars soundtracks available, there is now a new one to add to your collection. Walt Disney Records is issuing a complication soundtrack for The Clone Wars with select tracks from Seasons 1 through 6. It is available now for preorder for $9.99 through various music services such as iTunes and Amazon Prime Music. Release date:  November 10.

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Rumor: Episode VII Trailer Score Soon

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This post over at John Williams Fan Network suggests that soon John Williams will be preparing a score to accompany an Episode VII trailer he recently received.

A reliable source just said JW received a trailer from JJ Abrams on Monday, Oct 20.  JW has already written new Star Wars music to accompany this trailer.  This new trailer music will feature new music and will be recorded on November 15 in LA with full orchestra.  Still determining if the score will be recorded in London due to advanced age of composer/conductor.  14 hour flight to LA not too kind on 82 year old.  This is all a secret and this message will be deleted shortly.