Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast

• Star Wars Celebration 2025 Recap

  Hello there, Star Wars fans, and welcome back for Episode 243!In this episode, we're breaking down all the major headlines from Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan.The Mandalorian & Grogu movie hits cinemas May 22, 2026New animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, coming in 2026Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, is set for May 2027Star Wars: Visions Season 3 drops October 29, 2025No date yet for Ahsoka Season 2, but Rory McCann takes over as Baylan Skoll and Hayden Christensen returnsFilms from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and a Simon Kinberg trilogy are still apparently in developmentSmugglers Run at Disney parks gets new Mando and Grogu missionStar Wars: Outlaws DLC A Pirate’s Fortune lands May 15, featuring Hondo OhnakaHasbro reveals new figures: Dash Rendar, Cal Kestis, Moff Gideon, Cobb VanthCelebration returns to Anaheim in 2027 for the 50th anniversary of A New HopeAbout Spark of Rebellion:This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.Get merch and other goodies!Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars PodcastJoin us on social to chat Star WarsWe chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• Luke & R2 to Make Galaxy's Edge Pit Stop

  Welcome to episode 242, Star Wars fans!We're kicking off with a shake-up to Galaxy's Edge in Disney Land (NOT Disney World in Florida) as Luke and R2 are set to make appearances from the end of March to the beginning of May.Elsewhere in the galaxy, Sigourney Weaver teases her role in the upcoming Mando movie, Daisy Ridley gives an update on the script for her upcoming film and some very cool items are going up for auction soon.Also, SoR listener, a reminder that this is our last standard weekly episode. We're moving to a seasonal format with a few bonus episodes thrown in here and there. Our next episode will be a Star Wars Celebration special in mid-April then our first season proper will be in June with our review of Andor Season 2 plus some cool interviews.Until our next encounter, take care of yourselves and may the Force be with you... always.The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...Replica Star Wars blasters to be auctioned in North Yorkshire - BBC NewsSigourney Weaver Teases Her Role in The Mandalorian & Grogu - Jedi NewsDaisy Ridley on Her New Star Wars Film "I know the story and I am very excited" - Jedi NewsLuke Skywalker and R2-D2 Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park - Jedi NewsLuke Skywalker's Star Wars medal could sell for up to £476k - BBC NewsAbout Spark of Rebellion:This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.Get merch and other goodies!Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars PodcastJoin us on social to chat Star WarsWe chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• Major Shakeup at Lucasfilm and SoR's Future Plans

  Hey, Star Wars fans, this is episode 241.It's a slightly different episode this week and one of two halves. First, we have an in-depth chat about the recent changes at Lucasfilm and the announcement of Darek Hoffman as the new VP of Development. It's a change that we feel is needed so we give you our thoughts on what this means for right now and for the future of Star Wars movies and TV.Secondly, we're announcing a change to the format of Spark of Rebellion. You may have noticed of late, as we certainly have, that news and general buzz around Star Wars has waned over the last 6 months to a year. Aside from the usual build-up to Disney+ releases, it's an announcement which goes nowhere - rinse and repeat. So... after next week, we're moving to a seasonal format instead of weekly episodic.Episode 242 will be our last weekly release and after that, we will return in May to talk about the (hopefully) interesting announcements from Star Wars Celebration and then for our first season to review Andor Season 2 plus some cool interviews which we're sure you'll love. Moving to this format allows us to maintain enthusiasm about Star Wars and plan some very cool content.With all that being said, enjoy episode 241 and let us know your thoughts on this new change at Lucasfilm.About Spark of Rebellion:This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.Get merch and other goodies!Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars PodcastJoin us on social to chat Star WarsWe chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• The Acolyte Actually Performed..... OK?

  Welcome to episode 240. Our headline story is about The Acolyte, which, as we know, was supposed to be a fresh insight into the Sith but got unceremoniously axed. Now, Disney is trying to spin it as a success because it racked up some viewing minutes. Sure, let's ignore the fact that the show was generally panned. Classic Disney.We also touch on the ongoing saga of upcoming Star Wars movies, where writers come and go faster than Jedi at a lightsaber duel, The High Republic wraps up, lots of new Star Wars merch... Plus, there's a shiny new Death Star LEGO set on the horizon priced for the truly devoted. So, grab your popcorn—oh wait, you can't afford it after that LEGO purchase—and settle in for some sarcastic insights and absurdity from around the galaxy.The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...George Nolfi on his Star Wars New Jedi Order Screenplay - Jedi NewsNew LEGO UCS Death Star 2025: Star Wars Set Price & Piece Count ProjectionsDaisy Ridley's long-delayed Star Wars movie gets exciting updateStar Wars: The Acolyte Was the Second Most Watched Show on Disney+ Last YearUPDATE: 'Trials of the Jedi' Cover and Official Synopsis Reveal the Grand Finale of 'The High Republic' - Star Wars News NetNew Yearlong Star Wars Consumer Products Campaign Launched as Power the Force - Jedi NewsAbout Spark of Rebellion:This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.Get merch and other goodies!Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars PodcastJoin us on social to chat Star WarsWe chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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• Why Skeleton Crew is the Fresh Take Star Wars Needed

  Hello there! We're back after our end of 2024 hiatus, we hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year and that you're raring to go, with us, to dive into some great new Star Wars this year.In this week's episode, it's all about Skeleton Crew, highlighting its unique approach to storytelling and character development. We discuss how the show successfully avoids the typical reliance on established Star Wars characters, instead focusing on a fresh narrative centred around a group of kids on a mysterious planet.We reflect on the blend of familiar themes reminiscent of classic films like The Goonies and Stand By Me while praising the performances of the child actors, particularly Wim and Fearne, who experience significant character growth throughout the series.Also, we wax on the creative choices made in design and storytelling, emphasizing how the series manages to feel distinctly Star Wars without adhering to the usual tropes.With an overall rating of eight out of ten, we certainly thought it was a solid series. Enough to get a season 2 in the future? Who knows. For now, sit back, grab some blue milk and join us for our review of Skeleton Crew.About Spark of Rebellion:This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.Get merch and other goodies!Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars PodcastJoin us on social to chat Star WarsWe chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacyPodcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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