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.

1. The Mandalorian & Grogu movie hits cinemas May 22, 2026
2. New animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, coming in 2026
3. Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, is set for May 2027
4. Star Wars: Visions Season 3 drops October 29, 2025
5. No date yet for Ahsoka Season 2, but Rory McCann takes over as Baylan Skoll and Hayden Christensen returns
6. Films from Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Mangold, Taika Waititi, and a Simon Kinberg trilogy are still apparently in development
7. Smugglers Run at Disney parks gets new Mando and Grogu mission
8. Star Wars: Outlaws DLC A Pirate’s Fortune lands May 15, featuring Hondo Ohnaka
9. Hasbro reveals new figures: Dash Rendar, Cal Kestis, Moff Gideon, Cobb Vanth
10. Celebration returns to Anaheim in 2027 for the 50th anniversary of A New Hope

About Spark of Rebellion:

This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.

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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 News
• Sigourney Weaver Teases Her Role in The Mandalorian & Grogu - Jedi News
• Daisy Ridley on Her New Star Wars Film "I know the story and I am very excited" - Jedi News
• Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park - Jedi News
• Luke Skywalker's Star Wars medal could sell for up to £476k - BBC News

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.

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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!

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Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!