Guest: Chris Sorrentino, comedian, podcaster, artist, cosplay superstar. Topics: Final speculation about AHSOKA series, new STAR WARS animated series announcement, hilarious stories from “Impractical Jokers,” chance encounter with Vivian Lyra Blair, meeting Star Wars actor at Comic Con, encounters with celebrities at Fan Expo Chicago, nostalgia and speculation, weight loss solution and pop culture podcast, frustration with Twitter and exploring other platforms, Anakin Skywalker's flashback in the Star Wars series, Sabine's impressive accomplishments, Lucasfilm Animation closure in Singapore, future of Star Wars animation, update from Rancho Obi-Wan and concern for a friend's health, creation of Jar Jar Binks, upcoming live after show schedule, Ahsoka after show announcement.
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The premiere date for the Ahsoka series has been changed to August 22nd, aiming to create an event viewing experience and equalize the opportunity for fans to watch the series simultaneously.
The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a documentary podcast series that sheds light on how the character came to be and the challenges Ahmed Best faced after portraying him, providing new insights into the creation of the character and its impact on Ahmed Best's career.
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Ahsoka Series Premiere Date Moved to August 22nd
The premiere date for the highly anticipated Ahsoka series has been changed to August 22nd, with all future episodes also premiering on Tuesdays. This departure from the traditional Friday release schedule aims to create an event viewing experience and avoid spoilers that often occur when episodes drop early in the morning. The move to Tuesday evenings allows for prime time viewing and equalizes the opportunity for fans to watch the series at the same time. Additionally, the change reflects a focus on the U.S. audience and the desire to create social media buzz. This shift has sparked excitement among fans and sets a new precedent for streaming series release schedules. Stay tuned for more updates and join the discussion on social media.
The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks: A Documentary Podcast Series
The Redemption of Jar Jar Binks is a documentary podcast series with six episodes that sheds light on how the character came to be and the challenges Ahmed Best faced after portraying him. The podcast includes interviews with Ahmed Best and Rob Coleman, discussing the development and reception of Jar Jar Binks. It provides new insights into the creation of the character and the impact on Ahmed Best's career.
TED Talks Presents: Ahmed Best and Jar Jar Binks
Ahmed Best shares his experience of developing the voice for Jar Jar Binks during the initial table read of The Phantom Menace. The character was intended for children, and Ahmed's choice to use a distinctive voice for Jar Jar was well-received by the cast and George Lucas. The podcast highlights the challenges Ahmed faced after the release of the film and how the character was received by the public.
George Lucas's Perspective on Jar Jar Binks
Rob Coleman, the animation supervisor for Jar Jar Binks, shares his interaction with George Lucas following the release of The Phantom Menace. Despite negative reviews of the character, George acknowledged the technical achievements of the team and reminded them that they did their job well, as the reviews treated Jar Jar as a real character. This perspective helped Rob find solace in the criticism, focusing on the technical success rather than the overall reception of the character.
AHSOKA will be upon us next week and we are ready for it! We share our final speculation about the series and look at some early spoiler-free reviews, fresh promo footage, and newly released comments from Filoni and Favreau. Joining us to ride the hype wave is comedian, podcaster, artist, cosplay superstar and friend of RFR - Chris “Baby Belushi” Sorrentino - who shares hilarious stories from “Impractical Jokers” and his chance encounter with young Leia Organa herself, Vivian Lyra Blair. Plus, is there a new STAR WARS animated series announcement coming soon? We look at recently uncovered evidence and more!
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