- This week, Ming-Na Wen is back as Fennec Shand.
Han Solo joins the game.
And more.
Might want to buckle up, baby.
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[MEOW]
[KEYBOARD MUSIC]
[CLAPPING]
[CHEERING]
- Now that's a true artist.
He's like an earthbound Max Rebo.
And even though I could sit here all day
and listen to him tickle those little ivories,
we should probably get to the news.
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Guess who's making their way to "Star Wars" pinball VR?
That's right!
Everyone's favorite smuggler turned rebel hero, Han Solo.
Set in the classic trilogy era, the brand new table
features a massive Millennium Falcon playfield toy, Chewbacca
tossing out extra balls like he's
a starting pitcher at a Giants game,
and a few of your favorite Han Solo lines.
- Here's where the fun begins.
- You're telling me.
Be sure to get this free update starting today
in "Star Wars" pinball VR, available on all platforms.
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(WHISPERING) Spoilers.
The Alphabet Squadron trilogy has come to an end.
And today, over on StarWars.com, you
can find an in-depth discussion with author Alexander Freed
all about Yrica Quell.
Is she dead? Is she alive?
Is she good?
Is she evil?
We've got the deets for those who dare,
and, you know, have read the trilogy
and want to learn more about this ragtag crew of pilots.
Check it out for yourself on starwars.com/thisweek now.
Yesterday brought us a brand new episode of "Star
Wars: The High Republic Show."
And just like usual, it was jam packed with a slew
of High Republic reveals.
But we can't let them have all the High Republic Era fun.
Sorry, Kristina.
Feast your eyes on this special limited edition copy
of Cavan Scott's upcoming book, "The Rising Storm,"
exclusive to Out of Print.
The art features Stellan Gios' double-fisting lightsabers
about to go head to head with the Nihil's Lourna Dee,
with her own very most impressive weapon.
Do you think when Jedi swing their lightsabers really
fast like that, it just kind of acts like a fan?
[FAN SOUND] No?
Never mind.
For a closer look at the art and all the information on this
exclusive cover, along with a specially designed tote, head
to starwars.com/thisweek now.
On Friday, "Cornered," the latest "Star Wars:
The Bad Batch" episode debuted on Disney+.
This episode had it all.
Voorpaks?
Yes.
Clone trooper dolls that made us long for Jyn Erso
and her little pal Stormie?
Also yes.
And two words-- Fennec Shand.
- Come on.
This way.
- Ever since we saw Fennec in the trailer and got
confirmation from Ming-Na Wen herself,
we've been impatiently waiting for Boba Fett's future BFF
to make her triumphant return.
Unfortunately, what we found was Fennec Shand going after Omega.
But we must protect her at all costs.
Good thing Hunter, Wrecker, and the rest of the gang
were on it, even if Fennec proved
that she is quite the formidable opponent when it
comes to hand-to-hand combat.
[YELL] [GROAN] [SMASH] [GROAN] [THUMP]
- Oh, that had to hurt.
Things are getting interesting out there
in this post-Clone Wars galaxy.
Don't forget to check out an all-new
episode when it premieres tomorrow
streaming only on Disney+.
And if you're hungry for even more Intel
about Clone Force 99, the official Star Wars.com episode
guides have you covered.
Find out what last week's episode
has to do with George Lucas' cameo character, Baron
Papanoida and Star Wars Resistance racer Torra
Doza in the trivia gallery.
And check out the episode gallery.
Some sweet new databank entries.
Why yes!
We do have one on Clink, and our favorite quotes
and episode highlights.
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Fans of "The Mandalorian" saw the return of one
of the greatest bounty hunters of all time
in the last episode of "The Bad Batch."
And we loved it.
So much so that we had to ask head writer Jennifer Corbett
and supervising director Brad Rau
what it was like bringing Fennec Shand
into the world of animation.
Let's see what they had to say.
- When we see her in "The Bad Batch" she's so awesome,
but she's also just beginning her career as a bounty hunter.
So playing around with what that means
and how she accomplishes her goals is really interesting.
Having Ming-Na Wen voice the character
was so critical and so key.
And she's just incredible.
- Hm.
Now that's the best offer I've had in a long time.
- And she had awesome thoughts about the design
and how the hair worked.
And it's just like, wow!
Yeah!
Ming-Na, let's do everything you're talking about.
- I can help with that.
Not to worry.
- Having "The Bad Batch" go against Fennec,
and when we see "The Bad Batch," how strong
they are, and then she kind of just takes them down
left and right, like, whoo!
Really, really fun, dramatic storytelling.
- It speaks to just The Batch's skill set
and how they're used to dealing with issues versus Fennec.
Cause Fennec is street smart.
And The Batch is more about battlefront experience.
And those are two very different things.
So you really get to see how she schools them, in a sense.
But it's also part of their growth
and how they're learning to navigate in this galaxy
as a different type of soldier.
- Thanks, you two.
That's it for this week.
But for more on these stories and other news from around the
galaxy, check out StarWars.com.
And be sure to join us right here for "This Week in Star
Wars" every Thursday, except not next Thursday because we're
taking a short break.
But we'll be back in June.
Thanks for watching.
And may the Force be with you.
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