Tarkin's Top Shelf

Maul is here! The first two chapters of Star Wars Maul: Shadow Lord have been released, and they make a strong impression. In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your hosts share their first reactions to Chapter 1: The Dark Revenge and Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes. Mark and Becca talk about the music, the look and feel, color choices, symbolism, and the depth of the characters. Before diving in, they also cover some recent Star Wars news.
 

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Maul is getting a second season, even before the first one is out of the gate! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, the hosts talk about Dave Filoni's 8-minute behind-the-scenes commentary on Maul's journey, which is available on the official Star Wars YouTube channel. Before diving into these insights, Mark and Becca look back at the history of "The Creeping Fear" title card and StarWars.com, talk about Maul: Shadow Lord embargos and premiere invites, and go over an exclusive interview with Dave Filoni called 'Why Darth Maul Will Never Die' from Esquire.com.
 
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Tarkin's Top Shelf is back after a short break! Your hosts are ready to jump in and discuss all the latest Star Wars happenings. To kick things off, they start with Star Wars mail call from Insight Editions, Maul premiere invites, and news about Disney stepping away from their $1 billion AI deal with Sora. Following these updates, the discussion shifts to John Boyega calling Dave Filoni—a surprising moment! Wrapping up, the hosts share insights on two new TV spots: one for "Maul: Shadow Lord" and another for "The Mandalorian" and Grogu. 
 

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A new Maul trailer is out, and Tarkin's Top Shelf is ready to dive in. Get ready as your hosts break down the latest Maul: Shadow Lord trailer. It's a 'New Age of Maul,' but revenge is still the main theme. Before that, Mark and Becca cover the news, including JJ Abrams on Hux, Pedro Pascal talking about 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' movie, and Grogu's appearance at the Oscars.

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Tarkin's Top Shelf returns with another bookish episode. Your hosts discuss a recent iO9 article on the next chapter in the 'Reign of the Empire' series, 'Edge of the Abyss' by Rebecca Roanhorse. They also cover the latest Empire Magazine interviews about 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' movie. 
 
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