Star Wars Celebration Japan gave us Loth Kittens, Shadow Lords, Grogu and Gosling, and so much more. We are still processing all the big announcements and surprises, so we brought on a special guest. Our good friend B.J. Priester (Hyperspace Theories/Fangirl Blog) shares his experiences at the Main Stage, the merchandise store, and he helps us break down and analyze all the Star Wars reveals. What were you most excited about? 

Topics discussed:

1. MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
   • Why wasn't there a Lucasfilm Showcase panel?
   • Footage described in detail
2. STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER
   • Is this the DEADPOOL of Star Wars with director Shawn Levy??
3. AHSOKA Season 2
   • Lothballs! (Loth Kittens)
   • Baylan Scoll recasting
   • Thrawn vs. Admiral Ackbar
4. Updates to SMUGGLER'S RUN: Mandalorian and Grogu version
   • Let's flip this switch! They are testing this version right now in Disneyland!!
5. ANDOR Season 2
   • It's here!
6. LFL 20th Anniversary Animation Panel - MAUL: SHADOW LORD
   • Footage discussed in detail
7. Highlights
8. Merchandise
9. Cosplay

 

Today in Star Wars History 4/29/1980

 

John Williams debuts as conductor of the Boston Pops at a Symphony Hall performance in Boston, MA. R2-D2 and Anthony Daniels as C-3PO make guest appearances and conduct the "Main Title" from Star Wars.  Williams conducts two brand new never-heard before themes from The Empire Strikes Back soundtrack - "Yoda's Theme" and "The Imperial March." The performance airs live on PBS. 

 

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