As part of our year-long discussion of Return of the Jedi in celebration of its 40th anniversary, we take a detour to discuss how James Kahn’s novelization enhances the movie.

Ross Hollebon of the Album Cockpit Podcast returns to Podcast Stardust for the discussion.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Whether the novel enhances our experience with Return of the Jedi,
• The Emperor’s fear of Luke Skywalker and his power,
• The inner thoughts of Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, and the Emperor during the confrontation in the throne room on the Death Star,
• How Leia’s confrontation with Jabba the Hutt is enhanced,
• The additional pleas of the Rebels on Endor when trying to convince the Ewoks to help them fight the Empire,
• Additional details from the assault on the Death Star,
• Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker’s final thoughts before Vader died, and
• Other details that stood out to us from this novelization.

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The hype for Ahsoka took another step with the release of a new trailer and key art. We break it down in this episode and discuss some video game news.

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

• The key art for Ahsoka featuring Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka,
• Moments from the new Ahsoka trailer featuring Baylon Skoll, Shin Hati, and Morgan Elsbeth,
• A potential tease about Sabine Wren that may expand her role in Star Wars,
• The first appearance of Grand Admiral Thrawn in the Ahsoka trailer,
• The possibility that Respawn is already hiring for a third game in the Jedi series, and
• A free download of a classic Star Wars video game on the PC.

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We go behind the scenes of the story of Din Djarin, Grogu, and Bo-Katan’s attempt to retake Mandalore with the documentary Disney Gallery - The Mandalorian - Making of Season Three.

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

• How thorough this edition of Disney Gallery was compared to prior entries in the series,
• The prevalence of masked characters in this season of The Mandalorian and how it influenced the acting styles,
• The puppeteers behind Grogu’s performance and how the cast responded to the puppet on set,
• Ahmed Best’s return to Star Wars,
• Giancarlo Esposito’s thoughts on Moff Gideon and the future of his character,
• The stunt work done in the episode,
• Being able to hear from Brendan Wayne and Lateef Crowder some on their portrayal of the Mandalorian and the lack of Pedro Pascal in this documentary,
• The portrayal of Coruscant and Mandalore, and more.

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We discuss the season four and series finale for Star Wars Rebels as Ezra leads the Rebels in a final assault against Thrawn and the Empire on Lothal.

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

• Our overall reactions to the series finale,
• Ezra’s growth over the course of four seasons of Rebels,
• The plan to defeat Thrawn and the Empire on Lothal,
• How Thrawn turns the table on Ezra and cements his place as a Star Wars villain,
• Ezra’s confrontation with the Emperor, and Ezra’s choice, and
• The conclusion of this episode, the series, and how it sets up Ahsoka.

Find our discussion of the prior episode of Star Wars Rebels in episode 593 of Podcast Stardust.

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Zach Snyder wanted to make a Star Wars movie, The High Republic show teases San Diego Comic Con, and Princess Leia’s dress was up for auction in this week’s Star Wars news.

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

• Zach Snyder discussing a potential Star Wars movie he pitched to Lucasfilm that has become his movie Rebel Moon,
• The High Republic Show teasing Lucasfilm projects at San Diego Comic Con and the fate of Burryaga,
• A dress worn by Carrie Fisher in Star Wars: A New Hope was up for auction, and
• The story of Rick the Door Technician in Jedi: Survivor.

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Jedi: Survivor takes Cal Kestis on a new adventure with old and new allies against the Empire and new enemies. We dive into the sequel of Fallen Order in this episode.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The gameplay of Jedi: Survivor especially compared to Jedi: Fallen Order,
• How Sam Maggs’s novel, Jedi: Battle Scars, enhances Survivor,
• The progression and evolution of Merrin, Cere Junda, Greeze, and Cal’s other allies from Fallen Order in Survivor,
• Cal’s journey in this game and decisions that change his future, and
• What the future may hold for Cal Kestis and his friends.

Find our discussion of Jedi: Fallen Order in episode 452 and Jedi: Survivor in episode 554.

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Ezra lures Governor Pryce into a battle as Hera runs an Imperial blockade in the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Rebels.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Hera’s recruitment of more allies for the war on Lothal,
• Ryder’s negotiation with Governor Pryce to betray the Rebels,
• The Imperial assault on the Rebel camp,
• Hondo’s method for sneaking past the Imperial blockade, and
• The Loth-wolves coming to the aid of the Rebels.

Check out our previous discussion of Rebels in episode 590.

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It is a light week of Star Wars news in the shadow of a new Indiana Jones movie, but there is a new Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade excerpt and thoughts on Hayden Christensen in Ahsoka.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• New Ahsoaka footage arriving this weekend from the ESSENCE Festival,
• Rosario Dawson’s thoughts on Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker potentially appearing in Ahsoka, and
• A new excerpt from Delilah S. Dawson’s Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade.

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Jay talks to Kara DJ about her zines and we take a look at the latest in Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products in this edition of World Between Worlds.

Jay’s guest for her “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories” series this month is Kara DJ from Into a Larger World. You can find Kara’s podcast by the same name here.

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

• Star Wars aprons from Hedley & Bennett,
• A The Mandalorian t-shirt from Stance,
• Return of the Jedi themed socks from Stance,
• Star Wars themed greeting cards from Love Pop,
• A Hera Syndulla bomber jacket from Hollywood Jackets,
• Rebels themed patches from Jedi Kaylin Embroidery,
• A Ghost Pilot Crew tee also from Jedi Kaylin,
• The Mandalorian themed brushes from Wet Brush,
• Star Wars garden flags from Fanatics,
• The Mandalorian knife sheaths from Jou Foo,
• Fourth of July Star Wars themed clothes, and
• Jay’s interview with Kara DJ from Into a Larger World.

Find more Star Wars fashion and lifestyle product ideas in episode 576.

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When Ezra finds himself in a mysterious new dimension, he discovers he can save an old ally. However, the Emperor wants this power for himself as well. Join us for this discussion of “A World Between Worlds.”

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

• The dimension created in this episode and known to fans as the “World Between Worlds,”
• The return of Ahsoka and fan speculation of her fate leading up to this episode,
• The decisions Ezra has to make and the lessons he learns while exploring this dimension,
• The return of the Emperor and how he was able to attack Ezra and Ahsoka,
• Sabine’s capture and work with Minister Hydan, and
• The final farewell to Kanan Jarrus.

Check out our last discussion of Star Wars Rebels in episode 587.

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