In this episode of Sith Talk, hosts Zach Christman and Brandon discuss various aspects of the Star Wars universe, including literature, LEGO content, and the implications of James Mangold's recent deal with Paramount. They express concerns about Kathleen Kennedy's leadership at Lucasfilm and the future of Star Wars movies, emphasizing the need for commitment to storytelling and the importance of new ideas. The conversation also touches on the impact of fan expectations and the changing landscape of the film industry, ultimately calling for leadership changes to revitalize the franchise.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Sith Talk and Star Wars Enthusiasm

03:02 Exploring Star Wars Literature and LEGO Adaptations

06:05 Concerns Over James Mangold's Deal with Paramount

08:55 The State of Star Wars Under Kathleen Kennedy

12:03 The Challenges of Star Wars Storytelling

14:54 The Future of Star Wars and the Need for Change

17:52 The Impact of Box Office Performance on Star Wars

20:49 The Need for a Fresh Vision in Star Wars

31:13 Cleaning Up the Fandom

32:27 Leadership Dynamics in DC and Lucasfilm

34:14 The Future of Lucasfilm and Star Wars

36:14 Creative Challenges in Filmmaking

38:56 The Evolution of Storytelling in Film

41:30 Building on Successes in Star Wars

44:33 Consequences and Accountability in Leadership

47:31 The State of Lucasfilm and Future Directions

51:36 Commitment to Storytelling

55:37 Closing Thoughts and Community Engagement

Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

And don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice!