IPC Podcast Episode 12 Recap (July 26, 2014)

TOPIC: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Season 5

As the 6-episode arc discussing the Clone Wars begins to wind down, the guys dissected what they considered to be one of the best-written seasons in the show. With intense dialogue surrounding Darth Maul to impactful decisions made on Onderon and with Ahsoka Tano, the scripts seemed to have been much improved as the show wound down.

Ben made connections to the Onderon arc and how similar their tactics are to the Rebel Alliance we see in Episode IV - guerrilla warfare, calculated strikes, receiving aid from outside help (Hondo), and even using separatist weapons against them (similar to Chewbacca's hijacking of an AT-ST). He also noted that his favorite arc was the Driod Arc with Meebur Gascon due to its timelessness, character development and sense of adventure.

Zac enjoyed the discussion on Darth Maul's rise to power on Mandalore and how several stories were finally completed in the four episodes the arc covered. Maul finally has his revenge, Satine and Savage both meet their fate, we learn the importance of Bo-Katan, Almec is almost rewarded for being a black market dealer, and we learn how an alliance between a people with honor does not last long with people who lack honor. "Another weakness," as Savage Opress mentioned. Yet with so many stories finished, there were many questions left unanswered by the series. One of them being answered in comic-form is what exactly Sidious had planned for Maul after removing him from power on the Death Watch's homeworld.

Ben's favorite episode: The Lawless

Zac's favorite episode: Revival


Quote of the Night:

"It's really about the new generation of characters, we're just there to lend our support and grow contractually obligated beards."- Mark Hamill, on Episode VII


NEWS:

San Diego Comic Con produced many announcements regarding series, and one of the most anticipated was from the October premier of Star Wars Rebels. Some lucky few who attended SDCC saw the first two episodes.

For those of us unable to go, there were several teasers. One of such was a 2-minute teaser about the series as a whole.

A second video clip released had the star - Ezra - and Zeb as they hijack a TIE Fighter.

A third, very impressive clip contained Kanan defending Ezra in a lightsaber duel with the Inquisitor.

Some other Star Wars News released was that some untold Clone Wars stories about Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos were to be released in a novel by Christie Golden. The book is due Summer of 2015.

Firefly fans clamoring for extra material will be pleased to know that the entire cast of the series is set to return to do their own voices in the online game. Alan Tudyk will be performing Wash's voice along with some other miscellaneous characters, see if you can tell who while you're playing!

Mockingbird announced to appear as a regular in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D season two. In the same breath, Lucy Lawless of Xena fame was said to be on the show as well, and it was announced within 48 hours of this announcement. Whether they are the same role or we will be getting Mockingbord and Lawless as a "standard" Agent is still to be determined.

Other pieces released and seen at SDCC 2014 included a teaser for Batman v. Superman, a trailer for the CW's 3rd season of Arrow, and materials to be used in Universal Studios' Jurassic World.



#BBQWatch: Favorite sides with BBQ?

Everybody has a favorite side that they'll eat with their BBQ, and it changes variously based on preference and region. From Cole Slaw to Corn, there's no end to options. The guys tried to find a top 3, but it proved harder than expected.

Ben's top 3 (in no particular order):
1. Baked Beans
2. Fries
3. Baked Potato Salad (see picture)

Zac's top 3 (in no particular order):
1. Buttered Roll
2. Fries
3. Fried Okra

What are your favorite BBQ sides? Write us on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/intergalacticpeacecoalition or on twitter @IPC1138 and use hashtag #bbqwatch


                                                    Baked Potato Salad

 

 

Jurassic World Jeep

 

 

Asajj Ventress/Quinlan Vos Novel

 

 

Benedict Cumberbatch & Lego Smaug at SDCC 2014

"Top 10" things to look forward to at SDCC 2014

With San Diego Comic Con just around the corner, one of our fellow nerds, Kenny, gave us a Top-10 list of things to anticipate and hope for at SDCC this year. Here they are:

 1. Star Wars Rebels
The new animated show for Star Wars on The Disney Channel and Disney XD this fall should prove a hot topic. What kind of tidbits will be revealed about the show before the first episode airs and what information from the panel will be revealed? It should be an exciting week for Star Wars Rebels news at SDCC 2014.

2. Marvel
It is safe to assume the executives at Marvel will have some big things planned for the con with Guardians of the Galaxy coming out in August and Avengers: Age of Ultron coming out in May 2015. Not to mention the next season of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the new series Agent Carter etc. Marvel always seem to have good stuff planned for SDCC and this year will be no exception .

3. All the Licenses
What does Hasbro have planned for The Star Wars and Marvel Toy Lines? What does Sideshow Collectibles, Gentle Giant, Hot Wheels and more have planned not only for this year and the beginning of next year going forward? We shall see and hopefully have lots to look forward to from those Licenses.

4. Doctor Who
With Series 8 coming August 23, what will be revealed about this upcoming season? Also, what kind of toys and collectibles for Series 8 will Character Options and Underground Toys have for the Whovians? Hopefully some Doctor Who news out of SDCC 2014 will come our way.

5. Fall TV Shows
Sci-Fi/Fantasy series like Arrow, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, The Flash, Gotham, Once Upon A Time, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. , Marvel's Agent Carter, and who knows what else may be in store, or even revealed at the Con. 

6. Materials
What new products will be on display at SDCC that we have not seen before and have not been leaked out yet? Only time will tell if anything new will be seen in San Diego.

7. Summer 2015
Many movies, including Age of Ultron are due in Summer of '15. We can't expect them to reveal much, but more information than what we have currently would be nice to see.

8. Star Wars Novels
With Tarkin and A New Dawn coming out, some new info about the books in this new Star Wars Canon can be expected.

9. Star Wars Comics 
Hopefully SDCC 2014 will bring some news about the upcoming Star Wars Comic Stories from Marvel Coming out in 2015.

10. Miscellaneous
There's almost always an unexpected surprise revealed at a convention of this size and magnitude. What surprise, and what series is still to be determined. As always, just enjoy the con itself. From the vendor floor to the cosplayers and panels, be sure to embrace the moment if you have the privilege of attending SDCC 2014.


This list is an opinion article and does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Intergalactic Peace Coalition at large. IPC administrators can be contacted via e-mail at ipc1138@gmail.com

IPC Podcast Episode 11 Recap (July 19, 2014)

TOPIC: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Season 4

In continuation of the "Clone Wars Arc" on IPC, Ben and Zac broke down what they both considered one of the more consistent and action-packed seasons the series had to offer. Ben's favorite arc of stories in the season was the Umbara arc - which consists of the episodes Darkness on Umbara, The General, Plan of Dissent, and Carnage of Krell. Filled with terrific nighttime battle sequences, classic characters like Rex, ARC Trooper Fives, Jesse, Kix, and Waxer, this arc set the stage for great character development for all the clones. Their new general, Pong Krell, was revealed to be a rogue Jedi looking to ally himself with the separatists, and even pitted brother against brother when he sent the 501st into battle against the 212th, leaving casualties on both sides and resulted in the loss of Clone Trooper Waxer.

Zac's favorite arc involved an all-star "cast" of characters as well, this one being bounty hunters. The episodes Deception, Friends and Enemies, The Box, and Crisis on Naboo set the stage for the best bounty hunters in the galaxy to team up under Count Dooku's leadership to kidnap Chancellor Palpatine himself. Obi-Wan Kenobi feigned his own death and dressed as a sniper to infiltrate and break out of prison, then join Cade Bane, Moralo Eval, and more in the winner-take-all games - known as the box. This arc also included Boba Fett and Bossk starting a prison riot to create a diversion - both of whom we see out of prison in future episodes. This arc was particularly unique due tot he originality of the stories, such as a prison break and a series of simulations to test strength and intelligence, as well as being Cad Bane's final arc in the Clone Wars series.

Ben's favorite episode: Bounty

Zac's favorite episode: Carnage of Krell


Quote of the Night:
"A new power is rising, I've foreseen it. The Jedi are going to lose this was and the Republic will be ripped apart from the inside. In its place is going to rise a new order, and I will rule as part of it!"- Pong Krell, episode Carnage of Krell


NEWS:

Marvel:

~ The Avengers: Age of Ultron has had a series of set photos released by Entertainment Weekly. Along with these photos came a plot detail suggesting (Possible SPOILERS!)
Tony Stark expanded upon his AI suit idea from Iron Man 3 to create Ultron. It was expected he would grow in intelligence in order to protect the world and give the Avengers a "break," when in reality he tries to protect the world by destroying humanity.
As always, this is just a rumor until confirmed or denied by the people at Marvel and Disney.

~ Same name, new faces. In the Marvel comics, it's been recently announced the current Thor is to lose his title as god of thunder, and the title will be taken up by a woman. This hints the title of Thor is, in reality, not a given name but an inherited one to whomever wields the hammer.
In similar fashion, the new Captain America is to be a character we only recently saw in Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Sam Wilson (formerly Falcon). This does not mean either of those titles will be making transitions in the Cinematic Universe anytime soon, it seems doubtful either Chris Hemsworth or Evans will be leaving their roles in the near future.

DC:

~ Arrow and The Flash both receiving casting announcements for their upcoming seasons.

• Devon Aoki has been cast in Arrow as Tatsu Yamashiro (Katana). She previously appeared in Sin City and 2 Fast 2 Furious.
• Karl Yune has been cast in Arrow as Maseo Yamashiro, Katana’s husband. He also appeared in Real Steel, Knight Riderand Forbidden Warrior.
• Peter Stormare has been cast in Arrow as Count Vertigo.
• Brandon Routh has been in Arrow as Ray Palmer (The Atom).
• Robbie Amell has been cast in The Flash as Ronnie Raymond (Firestorm) and will serve as a S.T.A.R. Labs maintenance worker.
• Wentworth Miller has been named in The Flash as Leanord Snart (Captain Cold).

 

 

Announcements:

July 20th to be the 45th Anniversary of the First Moonwalk in Earth's history, performed by Lance Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Sparking imaginations of space travelers for nearly five decades, the Apollo 11 excursion truly was "One small step for man... One giant leap for mankind."

The IPC would like to wish a happy 11th Anniversary to David and Elizabeth Gremillion, two great people and fine examples of proponents of peace among sci-fi and the Internet at large.


#BBQWatch: favorite barbecued foods?

Ben and Zac both agreed it can sometimes depend on the place you go for your BBQ. Some restaurants may specialize in a certain couple of types, while others may have it as a small section of a much larger menu. Therefore, the quality of the BBQ in each place my affect what you choose as your favorite barbecued food. If forced to choose just one, though, Zac decided on Cow (Brisket) and Ben decided on Pig (Pulled Pork) - but DID say that Bacon is only considered BBQ in his mind if eaten with BBQ Sauce.

What is your favorite BBQ food? How is it prepared? Why is it your favorite? Write us on our facebook wall and let us know what you enjoy the most.

 

The Inquisitor's Voice Revealed

For the past couple of months, Star Wars fans have been receiving teasers regarding what the future holds for the upcoming series, Star Wars Rebels. With much of the Ghost crew established and Agent Kallus announced, only one piece of the cast still remained unanswered: The Inquisitor.

On July 17, the official Facebook page for Star Wars Rebels gave a teaser video of the primary antagonist, and the voice actor was revealed as well - none other than Jason Isaacs. More commonly known as Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, Isaacs also portrayed Colonel William Tavington in the Mel Gibson film The Patriot.

Pablo Hidalgo of Lucasfilm Story Group was quoted saying that, "When the Inquisitor shows up, it means something is significant," so this can hint Kallus will be the one doing most of the chasing, and when things reach a climax or breaking point, Isaac's character will appear.

Having previous villain and complex character experience, Isaacs seems an ideal choice to voice this Imperial character. He does not go so far as to call the Utapaun a villain, however, stating in the video that he's an "unpleasant character" and the title of villain "depends on (the viewer's) point of view."

We've heard somewhere that many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view, so that is still to be determined here. Star Wars Rebels is slated to debut in fall of 2014 on Disney XD.

IPC Podcast Episode 10 Recap (July 12, 2014)

TOPIC: Doctor Who (Series 1 episodes 1-13)

After having seen the entire first Season/Series for the very first time, Ben gave his impressions and thoughts on Christopher Eccleston's performance and character in the 2005 continuation of this iconic series episode by episode. He also noted that while the animation was somewhat cheesy and overdone at times, there was some good acting such as John Barrowman's and Simon Pegg's that helped it along.

Zac gave his thoughts on Eccleston's versatility as an actor (from hero in Doctor Who to villain in Thor: The Dark World) along with how it's his preferred method to introduce someone to the series. Better to start from the beginning in a series, particularly one involving time travel. He also noted the episode The End of the World was an inspiration to Star Wars: The Clone Wars episode Voyage of Temptation.

Ben's Favorite Episode: The Doctor Dances

Zac's Favorite Episode: Father's Day


Quote of the Night:
 "You know, one day, just one day, maybe, I'm going to meet someone who gets the whole ‘don't wander off’ thing. Nine hundred years of phone box travel, it's the only thing left to surprise me." - Episode The Empty Child


NEWS:

~ Steven Moffat has reportedly been offered a Star Wars Movie. While relatives have denied it, it would not be the first time a Star Wars movie was rejected and then later accepted EG: J.J. Abrams. This information is strictly a rumor until confirmed or denied by Lucasfilm.

~ David Oyelowo has been cast in Star Wars: Rebels as Imperial Enforcer Agent Kallus. Of fame from The Butler and Lincoln, Oyelowo also has some sci-fi experience as Jacobs from the 2011 movie Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

~ Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been nominated for two Emmy Awards - both in the effects department.

~ The Today Show has recently released some videos interviewing and visiting the actors of the upcoming movie Jurassic World. Debuting in June of 2015, this sequel to the previous three films will be set twenty years after the events of the 1993 film and star Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Judy Greer, Ty Simpkins, and Nick Robinson.

~ From Super-man to super-small, Brandon Routh - star of 2006 film Superman Returns - is set to appear as Ray Palmer on the upcoming season of Arrow. Palmer is known in the DC universe to be the alter-ego of the Atom. Also confirmed for season 3 are Devon Aoki, Karl Yune, and Peter Stormare.  


Announcements:

Thanks to an offer from Star Wars Underworld Podcast co-host Dominic Jones, The IPC Podcast may be appearing for download on iTunes in the near future. Stay tuned for details.


#BBQWatch: What are the best drinks that go with BBQ?

A large consensus of listeners - along with Ben and Zac - agreed that Sweet Tea and Root Beer were the most popular drinks to accompany a good BBQ meal, but not the only ones. They agreed a drink with BBQ should not overpower the meal, but should be able to accompany any sauce and any meat, regardless of what was being consumed.

What drinks do you find most enjoyable when you eat BBQ? Leave us a comment or post on our facebook wall.


Closing Fortune Cookie: "If you ignore your past, you jeopardize your future." (S2 E12: The Mandalore Plot)



  

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