Star Wars-Wochenvorschau KW 49/2024 (02.12. – 08.12.2024)

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The Jedi reluctantly team up with the nefarious Lourna Dee in this all-new Star Wars audiobook original, narrated by a full cast.

Lourna Dee is not a villain. She’s not a hero. She’s a survivor. The former Tempest Runner, wanted by both her Nihil allies and the Republic, has evaded imprisonment and death from both groups more times than she can count. But even Lourna cannot outrun the mysterious blight that devours everything wherever it appears. And Marchion Ro, the Eye of the Nihil, has announced that only he knows the secret to stopping it.

Desperate, the Republic and Jedi turn to Lourna with an offer: help the Jedi stop the blight, and in return, Lourna will have a clean slate and the chance to decide her own future. Teamed with Avar Kriss and Keeve Trennis, the same Jedi who once hunted her, Lourna leads the search for the Nihil’s chief scientist, Baron Boolan, the only being who may have answers to the mystery of the blight, as well as Marchion Ro’s true plans.

Lourna weighs the Republic’s offer of true freedom against her own instincts for survival as her team heads deeper into Nihil territory, straight toward the very dangers Lourna has worked for so long to elude. And when the opportunity arises to face off against Marchion Ro himself, even Lourna Dee may be willing to sacrifice everything to fulfill a quest for revenge.

Narrated by a full cast:
Jessica Almasy as Lourna Dee
Pete Bradbury as Keskar
Jonathan Davis as King Sokidharan
Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes as Skoot
Manoel Felciano as Tey Sirrek
Neil Hellegers as Gabb
Philip Hernandez as Elzar Mann
David Lee Huynh as Renga
January LaVoy as Muglan
Saskia Maarleveld as Avar Kriss
Dani Martineck as Ceret and Terec
Sneha Mathan as Lina Soh
Cassandra Morris as the Yacombe child
Soneela Nankani as Keeve Trennis
Chloe Scott as Faris Karan
Kristen Sieh as Rhil Dairo
Marc Thompson as Sskeer, Baron Boolan, and Marchion Ro
Shannon Tyo as Quin

Die Jedi verbünden sich widerwillig mit der berüchtigten Lourna Dee in diesem brandneuen Star Wars-Hörspiel.

Lourna Dee ist keine Schurkin. Sie ist keine Heldin. Sie ist eine Überlebende. Die ehemalige Orkanläuferin, die sowohl von ihren Nihil-Verbündeten als auch von der Republik gesucht wird, ist der Gefangennahme oder Ermordung durch beide Gruppen schon unzählige Male entkommen. Doch nicht einmal Lourna kann der mysteriösen Plage entkommen, die alles verschlingt, wo auch immer sie auftaucht. Und Marchion Ro, das Auge der Nihil, hat verkündet, dass nur er das Geheimnis dafür kennt, wie man sie aufhält.

Verzweifelt wenden sich die Republik und die Jedi mit einem Angebot an Lourna: hilft sie den Jedi die Plage zu stoppen, wird Lourna eine weiße Weste bekommen und somit die Chance haben, ihre eigene Zukunft zu bestimmen. Gemeinsam mit Avar Kriss und Keeve Trennis, denselben Jedi, die einst Jagd auf sie gemacht hatten, führt Lourna die Suche nach dem führenden Wissenschaftler der Nihil an, Baron Boolan, der als einziger Antworten auf die Rätsel hinter der Plage sowie Marchion Ros wahre Pläne haben könnte.

Lourna wiegt das Angebot der Republik gegen ihren eigenen Überlebenstrieb ab als ihr Team tiefer ins Nihil-Gebiet vordringt, geradewegs zu genau den Gefahren, denen Lourna so lange mit Bedacht aus dem Weg gegangen ist. Und als sich die Gelegenheit bietet, Marchion Ro persönlich zu konfrontieren, könnte selbst Lourna Dee gewillt sein, alles zu opfern, um ihre Rachegelüste zu stillen.

Erzählt von einem kompletten Ensemble:
Jessica Almasy als Lourna Dee
Pete Bradbury als Keskar
Jonathan Davis als King Sokidharan
Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes als Skoot
Manoel Felciano als Tey Sirrek
Neil Hellegers als Gabb
Philip Hernandez als Elzar Mann
David Lee Huynh als Renga
January LaVoy als Muglan
Saskia Maarleveld als Avar Kriss
Dani Martineck als Ceret and Terec
Sneha Mathan als Lina Soh
Cassandra Morris als das Yacombe-Kind
Soneela Nankani als Keeve Trennis
Chloe Scott als Faris Karan
Kristen Sieh als Rhil Dairo
Marc Thompson als Sskeer, Baron Boolan, und Marchion Ro
Shannon Tyo als Quin

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“Star Wars: Aftermath [reveals] what happened after the events of 1983’s Return of the Jedi. It turns out, there’s more than just the Empire for the good guys to worry about.”—The Hollywood Reporter

As the Empire reels from its critical defeats at the Battle of Endor, the Rebel Alliance—now a fledgling New Republic—presses its advantage by hunting down the enemy’s scattered forces before they can regroup and retaliate. But above the remote planet Akiva, an ominous show of the enemy’s strength is unfolding. Out on a lone reconnaissance mission, pilot Wedge Antilles watches Imperial Star Destroyers gather like birds of prey circling for a kill, but he’s taken captive before he can report back to the New Republic leaders.

Meanwhile, on the planet’s surface, former rebel fighter Norra Wexley has returned to her native world—war weary, ready to reunite with her estranged son, and eager to build a new life in some distant place. But when Norra intercepts Wedge Antilles’s urgent distress call, she realizes her time as a freedom fighter is not yet over. What she doesn’t know is just how close the enemy is—or how decisive and dangerous her new mission will be.

Determined to preserve the Empire’s power, the surviving Imperial elite are converging on Akiva for a top-secret emergency summit—to consolidate their forces and rally for a counterstrike. But they haven’t reckoned on Norra and her newfound allies—her technical-genius son, a Zabrak bounty hunter, and a reprobate Imperial defector—who are prepared to do whatever they must to end the Empire’s oppressive reign once and for all.

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Set between the events of Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, the never-before-told story that began with Star Wars: Aftermath continues in this thrilling novel, the second book of Chuck Wendig’s bestselling trilogy.

It is a dark time for the Empire. . . .

The Emperor is dead, and the remnants of his former Empire are in retreat. As the New Republic fights to restore a lasting peace to the galaxy, some dare to imagine new beginnings and new destinies. For Han Solo, that means settling his last outstanding debt, by helping Chewbacca liberate the Wookiee’s homeworld of Kashyyyk.

Meanwhile, Norra Wexley and her band of Imperial hunters pursue Grand Admiral Rae Sloane and the Empire’s remaining leadership across the galaxy. Even as more and more officers are brought to justice, Sloane continues to elude the New Republic, and Norra fears Sloane may be searching for a means to save the crumbling Empire from oblivion. But the hunt for Sloane is cut short when Norra receives an urgent request from Princess Leia Organa. The attempt to liberate Kashyyyk has carried Han Solo, Chewbacca, and a band of smugglers into an ambush—resulting in Chewie’s capture and Han’s disappearance.

Breaking away from their official mission and racing toward the Millennium Falcon’s last known location, Norra and her crew prepare for any challenge that stands between them and their missing comrades. But they can’t anticipate the true depth of the danger that awaits them—or the ruthlessness of the enemy drawing them into his crosshairs.

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Following Star Wars: Aftermath and Star Wars: Life Debt, Chuck Wendig delivers the exhilarating conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy set in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.

EVERY END IS A NEW BEGINNING.

As the final showdown between the New Republic and the Empire draws near, all eyes turn to a once-isolated planet: Jakku.

The Battle of Endor shattered the Empire, scattering its remaining forces across the galaxy. But the months following the Rebellion’s victory have not been easy. The fledgling New Republic has suffered a devastating attack from the Imperial remnant, forcing the new democracy to escalate its hunt for the hidden enemy.

For her role in the deadly ambush, Grand Admiral Rae Sloane is the most wanted Imperial war criminal—and one-time rebel pilot Norra Wexley, back in service at Leia’s urgent request, is leading the hunt. But more than just loyalty to the New Republic drives Norra forward: Her husband was turned into a murderous pawn in Sloane’s assassination plot, and now she wants vengeance as much as justice.

Sloane, too, is on a furious quest: pursuing the treacherous Gallius Rax to the barren planet Jakku. As the true mastermind behind the Empire’s devastating attack, Rax has led the Empire to its defining moment. The cunning strategist has gathered the powerful remnants of the Empire’s war machine, preparing to execute the late Emperor Palpatine’s final plan. As the Imperial fleet orbits Jakku, an armada of Republic fighters closes in to finish what began at Endor. Norra and her crew soar into the heart of an apocalyptic clash that will leave land and sky alike scorched. And the future of the galaxy will finally be decided.

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A STARTLING REVELATION!

• An assassination on Chandrila!
• LANDO takes the offensive against the consolidated Imperial forces – but is it too late?
• A hero falls at the hands of a deadly bounty hunter!
• A mysterious killer stalks the Imperial leader – but can they get past his defenses?

EINE ERSCHRECKENDE ENTHÜLLUNG!

• Ein Attentat auf Chandrila!
• LANDO geht gegen die geeinten Imperialen Streitkräfte in die Offensive – aber ist es zu spät?
• Ein Held fällt einem tödlichen Kopfgeldjäger in die Hände!
• Ein mysteriöser Killer verfolgt den Anführer der Imperialen – aber können sie seine Verteidigung überwinden?

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The end of an era approaches, as Marvel begins to set the stage in the comics for STAR WARS: EPISODE VI — RETURN OF THE JEDI!

Charles Soule weaves together threads from years of storytelling, as he presents the grand finale of Marvel’s second blockbuster era of STAR WARS! The timeframe between THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and RETURN OF THE JEDI has almost been filled…but there are still a few surprising twists and turns yet to come!

COLLECTING: Star Wars (2020) 46-50

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Celebrate Star Wars’ most iconic couple—Han and Leia—with this giftable illustrated book perfect for weddings, Valentine’s Day, or just because it’s time to exchange an I love you, I know.

With romantic and painterly illustrations, this is a sweet, relatable, and at times humorous story about two people who found family in each other.

Han and Leia are getting married! But before they can walk down the aisle, Ewok children vying for their attention want to know what “love” is. Together, Han and Leia find the words to define love. It feels like being rescued, even if you know you can rescue yourself. Love can be a lot of things, but in the end, it’s truly magical . . . and a reminder we’re never alone.