Podcast Stardust

Cad Bane infiltrates the Jedi Temple on Coruscant to steal a Jedi holocron while Ahsoka is working security in the Jedi archive in the season two premiere of The Clone Wars.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Ahsoka's disobedience on Felucia after receiving orders to retreat from Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker,
• The punishment the Jedi Council issued to Ahsoka,
• The mission Cad Bane received from Darth Sidious and what this interaction means for other episode of The Clone Wars,
• Jocasta Nu's first appearance in The Clone Wars,
• The introduction of Cato Parasitti, a clawdite changeling,
• Bane's infiltration of the Jedi Temple, and
• Where The Clone Wars goes from here.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 852.

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In this week's coverage of Star Wars news, Revenge of the Sith returns to theaters, Andor gets a new teaser for season two, Mask of Fear hits book shelves, and the Celebration art show is revealed.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The announcement that Revenge of the Sith returns to theathers,
• The poster for the re-release of Revenge of the Sith,
• The teaser trailer for season two of Andor,
• Initial thoughts for Reign of the Empire: Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed, and
• The reveal of the Star Wars Art Show at Star Wars Celebration Japan.

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We begin a new segment on Podcast Stardust discussing some of the best parodies of Star Wars. This episode features the 1978 short film Hardware Wars.

You can find Hardware Wars on YouTube here.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• What "Laugh It Up, Fuzzball" is about and why we started this new segment,
• The history of Hardware Wars,
• The format of this parody as a mock movie trailer,
• The success of Hardware Wars,
• Paul Fress, the narrator,
• The cast of Hardware Wars,
• Many of the props of this mock trailer,
• Our favorite moments and jokes, and
• The influence Hardware Wars had going forward.

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The season one finale of The Clone Wars introduces the bounty hunter Cad Bane as he takes over the Senate building and holds Padmé hostage, provoking a confrontation with Anakin Skywalker.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall thoughts on this episode of The Clone Wars,
• Whether Anakin was fair to Padmé when trying to convince her to run away with him,
• The level of violence in this episode,
• The introduction of Cad Bane and the backstory of how he was developed,
• The first appearance of Aurra Sing in The Clone Wars,
• What Dave Filoni intended for the bounty hunters in The Clone Wars,
• How Anakin fares without his lightsaber, and
• Chancellor Palpatine's involvement.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 849.

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Star Wars Celebration Japan announced their final set of badges and guests in advance of the April convention. We are discussing all the announcements in this week's news.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• The final eight badges released for Star Wars Celebration Japan and an examination of the art,
• Which badge we would choose if given a choice,
• The final guest announcements for Star Wars Celebration,
• What the cost for autographs and photo ops are for Celebration after converting Yen to the US dollar,
• The feeling that there aren't as many guests for the Celebration as there are for Star Wars Celebration events held in the United States at Europe, and
• Some speculation on what we might expect at Star Wars Celebration.

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In the second installment of our Revenge of the Sith series, Anakin defeats Count Dooku, General Grievous flees from the Jedi, and Anakin and Obi-Wan successfully crashland on Coruscant.

Jen Sopchockchai from The Long Take Review joins us for this discussion.

This segment of the movie starts at 11:22 and runs to 23:37.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Jen's memories of seeing this movie for the first time, her favorite scene, and favorite character in Revenge of the Sith,
• Anakin Skywalker's victory over Count Dooku and Chancellor Palpatine's encouragement to kill the Sith Lord,
• Anakin's insistence that he save Obi-Wan Kenobi,
• The first conflict between the Jedi and General Grievous in this movie,
• The crash landing on Coruscant, and more.

Check out the first installment in this series in episode 835.

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Mace Windu leads the Republic's final push for victory on Ryloth, but he has to recruit some help from the local Twi'lek resistance fighters to make it happen first.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall thoughts on this episode,
• Mace Windu's feature role and portrayal,
• The introduction of Cham Syndulla, the resistance leader on Ryloth,
• Cham Syndulla's reluctance to accept Jedi and Republic assistance,
• The appearance of the blurrg, their origins, and where they appeared in later Star Wars stories,
• Wat Tambor, the leader of the Separatists, and his greed, and
• Some Easter eggs appearing in this episode, and more.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 846.

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Sigourney Weaver talks about her role in The Mandalorian and Grogu, Daisy Ridley speaks on her involvement with the "New Jedi Order," and news details emerge for "Seasons of the Force" at Disneyland.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Sigourney Weaver's thoughts on Grogu in The Mandalorian and Grogu,
• Her role in the upcoming movie and why she took the job,
• Daisy Ridley on her involvement with the development of "New Jedi Order," and
• Details for the upcoming "Seasons of the Force" at Disneyland.

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Star Wars candles, table linens, lightsaber necklaces, and Valentine's Day feature in this month's edition of World Between Worlds. Also, Jay has some Star Wars themed destinations to add to your travel plans.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Recent Star Wars fashion and lifestyle acquisitions,
• A few last minute Star Wars gifts for Valentine's Day,
• Someone Who Loves You by Beth Revis,
• A Star Wars candle from The Nerf Herder Co.,
• Star Wars themed table linens from Heroes & Villains,
• Saber Necklaces from Legion Sabers, and
• Star Wars destinations including: Hen Solo, Outpost X, Mike's Place, and Cheesesteak Rebellion.

For more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas, check out episode 838.

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The Ryloth story arc from season one of The Clone Wars continues with Obi-Wan and a squad of clones working to liberate Twi'leks and destroy Separatist cannons.

In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss:

• Our overall thoughts on "Innocents of Ryloth,"
• Why this episode stands out and the themes of the episode,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi and Commander Cody's orders to the clones,
• Two specific clones, Waxer and Boil, and their relationship to Numa, a young Twi'lek child,
• The gutkurrs, giant alien insects, and how the Separatist manipulate them,
• The tactical droids, and
• Some Easter Eggs found throughout the episode.

For more The Clone Wars discussion, check out episode 843.

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