As a special feature of The Fanbase Weekly podcast, the Fanbase Feature focuses on and celebrates a specific element of geek culture.
In this Fanbase Feature, The Fanbase Weekly co-host Bryant Dillon is joined by special guests Corinna Bechko (writer – Sister Imperator, EC’s Bloodtype, Star Wars: Legacy) and Jay Sherer (writer – No Vacancy, Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers, co-host of The Story Geeks podcast) to participate in a thorough discussion regarding Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) in light of the feature film’s 20th anniversary, with topics including how the film is recontextualized in light of the expanding Star Wars mythos, how the film is recontextualized in light of current political climate within the United States, how the theme of betrayal touches nearly every character in the film, and more. (Beware: SPOILERS for Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith abound in this panel discussion!)
Cast members: Corinna Bechko (writer – Sister Imperator, EC’s Bloodtype, Star Wars: Legacy), Jay Sherer (writer – No Vacancy, Death of a Bounty Hunter, Timeslingers, co-host of The Story Geeks podcast), and Bryant Dillon (Fanbase Press President, The Fanbase Weekly co-host, writer – Something Animal, Identity Thief)
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Fanbase Press’ recommendations for fans of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith:
*Fanbase Feature: Panel Discussion on ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ (2005) Official Novelization
*The Arkham Sessions, Ep. 189: ‘Star Wars: Episode 3 – Revenge of the Sith’
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Written and Performed by: Adam WarRock
The Fanbase Weekly Theme Song Produced by: Mikal kHill
Episode Photo by: Barbra Dillon
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