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SSSW - The Bad Batch Series Finale

Julian Meush May 4, 2024

It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Clone Force 99, and their adorable clone sidekick. It may be somewhat surprising that none of our heroes met an untimely end in this series finale. Sure, maybe we should have guessed as much, considering this is ultimately a kids show, but after last season's shocking death of Tech, the stakes felt more real here than they have in Star Wars for a long time. It's those stakes that allowed me, after coming out the other side of the emotional rollercoaster that was the last few moments in this Bad Batch saga, to take a breath and appreciate what a wonderful show we were treated to for 3 glorious season. No, it's not the most dramatic decision to leave the full cast alive, but after some time to sit and think, I can honesty say that I can appreciate a happy ending for Hunter, Wrecker, and Crosshair. As Omega rightly points out, they've fought enough. So few characters in this world get to retire peacefully. Yes, the door is open for some final adventures, assuming Omega one day still needs their help, but their mission is ostensibly complete, and their retirement is well earned. As a whole, this final episode, "The Cavalry Has Arrived", delivers on the action, while taking just enough time to wrap up the lingering character work. Crosshair being the beneficiary of much of that. This is Star Wars though, and that means that there remains more than enough story threads for future creators to pull on. Where does Lucasfilm Animation go from here? We don't know yet, but whatever it is, you know we'll be there for whatever and whenever it is. Bravo, this was a finale to remember.

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In Small Screen Star Wars Tags The Bad Batch, Lucasfilm, Lucasfilm Animation, Disney+, Star Wars, Review, Finale, Dave Filoni, John Williams
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SSSW - Andor S1E12 "Rix Road"

Julian Meush November 25, 2022

What a season of television! 'Andor' is easily one of the best shows of the year, regardless of genre, but it changed the game for Star Wars. Tony Gilroy laid the gauntlet, and is now stepping back into the shadows as he prepares to wow us again with season 2. Which, unfortunately, will likely be over a year away. In the meantime, we can revisit the masterpiece that is this first season. A season that was capped off with a finale befitting the rest of the show. Without changing the formula at the last second, it held onto exactly what is was, delivering not one, but arguably three rousing speeches (with special shoutout to Marva posthumously. Twice!), but also delivering the goods with a visceral, and violent, climactic set piece. The quality of this series, from the writing, to the effects, and performances, it has all been top notch, and deserving of a moment of recognition. As a whole, it's something very special that doesn't come around often. Bravo to everyone who worked on 'Andor', we all impatiently await the continuation of Cassian's story. No pressure.

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In Small Screen Star Wars Tags Star Wars, Andor, Mon Mothma, Lucasfilm, Tony Gilroy, Finale
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Episode 115 - Avengers 4 Leak

Julian Meush June 8, 2018

The ToB Crew gathers once again to discuss the latest in film and television news. This week the guys break down the 'Bumblebee' and, 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' trailers, talk about a Willy Wonka origin film and it's rumoured casting, examine the fallout from the 'Solo: A Star Wars Story' box office flop and ask why some fans thinks it's okay to harass creators online. The big news of the week however was the leaked concept art and story details for 'Avengers 4'. Julian, Dan and, Jeremy dissect all the details and go deep into potential spoilers. All this and so much more on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Bumblebee, Spider-man, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Willy Wonka, Top Gun: Maverick, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Avengers, Star Wars, The Expanse, Agents of SHIELD, Finale, Deadpool 2, Arrested Development, Avengers: Endgame, Box Office, Trailers
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Episode 93 - Sour Grapes Over Rotten Tomatoes

Julian Meush April 4, 2017

It's a big show this week and it kicks off with a bang as the guys play a Spider-Man themed version of Nerd Association in honour of the new trailer as well as discuss the news that Spidey might be leaving the MCU sooner than we thought. Julian, Dan and Jeremy then dissect the Justice League, Spider-Man: Homecoming and Mummy trailers before examining Ghost in the Shell's abysmal box office performance. Moving on, and in what is quickly becoming a staple of the ToB Podcast, the Agree or Disagree segment returns, this time asking whether Rotten Tomatoes is truly the "destruction" of the movie business. On the TV front, Buffy celebrates 20 years, followed by briefly talking about several shows that had either their season or series finales including Legion on FX (A show that everyone should be watching) and Star Wars: Rebels (Another show everyone should be watching) and Black Sails. Plus, True Detective season three might happen after all! The show then continues into a bit of gaming news and a discussion on Mass Effect: Andromeda before closing out on a brief discussion on diversity in comics. All this and so much more on this week's Tower of Babble Podcast, which is nothing if not chock-full of nerdy goodness. Enjoy!

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In The Tower of Babble Podcast Tags Justice League, The Mummy, Spider-man, Ghost in the Shell, Disney, Joss Whedon, Batgirl, Venom, Tomb Raider, GI Joe, Universal, Sony, Marvel, Star Wars, Netflix, Rotten Tomatoes, Agree or Disagree, Buffy, The Walking Dead, Legion, Black Sails, Rebels, Finale, Rick and Morty, True Detective, HBO, Iron Fist, Black Lightning, CW, DCW, DC, DCEU, Activision, Assassins Creed, Bungie, Destiny, Blizzard, Starcraft, Call of Duty, Uncharted, Mario, Nintendo, Batman, Mass Effect, Nerd Association, Box Office
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