Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast

Another week and another round of Star Wars news to chat through! The build up to the May 4th celebrations has begin with US cinema chains announcing their Skywalker Saga marathons where you'll also be able to watch an exclusive preview of The Acolyte. Speaking of which, the new poster and trailer dropped for The Acolyte this week which has us pumped plus we chat on some other smaller updates from the wider Star Wars galaxy.

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Cinema Release to Feature Preview of The Acolyte - Jedi News
• Skywalker Saga Marathon Coming to Theaters on May the 4th | StarWars.com
• Full Details of Season of the Force at Disneyland Resort - Jedi News
• March to May 4th as Star Wars and Hayden Christensen Takes Over Empire State Building - Jedi News
• Giancarlo Esposito Addresses Potential Return to Star Wars as The Mandalorian’s Moff Gideon - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
• Star Wars: The Acolyte Action Figures Put Names to Faces
• The Acolyte Trailer Breaks Lucasfilm Records - Jedi News
• Star Wars: Patty Jenkins Returns to Write Rogue Squadron Movie - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype

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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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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Hey, Star Wars fans! Garry and Mark are back covering all the latest news from around the galaxy and asking the important questions like... Why is some of fandom full of entitled a-holes, is the New Jedi Order movie further along than a certain actor would have us believe and if we picked up some of the newly announced LEGO sets, could we actually be bothered to build them? All this and more is this week's episode!

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• Culture Crave 🍿 on X: "Star Tours at Disney Parks will include locations and characters from 'Andor,' 'Ahsoka' and 'The Mandalorian' starting April 5 https://t.co/vYj0JYroQD" / X
• Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Receives Release Window Update
• Daisy Ridley Talks Rey Skywalker Star Wars Movie Title, Gives Script Update - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
• New LEGO Sets Available Now Inc. 1st Wave of LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary Products - Jedi News
• The Acolyte: Amandla Stenberg Shares New Details About Upcoming Star Wars Series - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype

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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We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

Hey, Star Wars fan, it's been a minute since Garry and Mark sat down to chat SW but after a couple of busy weeks they're back, in the Falcon, rounding up the usual shenanigans from around the galaxy. Enjoy.

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• A major Star Wars goof has been discovered in Revenge of the Sith’s best scene and you’ll never watch it the same way again | GamesRadar+
• Sideshow Preorder for Hot Toys Baylan Skoll and Shin Hati Sixth Scale Figures - Jedi News
• Obi-Wan Kenobi and Andor Head to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray | StarWars.com
• EA's Star Wars strategy game still in development, following layoffs | Eurogamer.net
• Respawn's FPS Game Based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian is Cancelled - Jedi News
• Andor Season 2: Stellan Skarsgård Offers Possible Release Window for Star Wars Series
• DiscussingFilm on X: "Ahmed Best reveals he is working on a new Star Wars project. “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” https://t.co/XnnkJ77gA5" / X

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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Join us on social to chat Star Wars

We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

Hello there, Star Wars fan, this is episode 210 and another Garry Solo week. While we hope you've been enjoying the first three chapters of The Bad Batch Season 3 that landed this week, it's been a slow news week overall for Star Wars but, there have been a few interesting stories so let's do this. Enjoy.

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Arriving March 14th - Jedi News
• Reports Suggest The Acolyte Coming to Disney+ on June 5th - Jedi News
• Harrison Ford's Original Star Wars Script Sells at Auction for £10,795 - Jedi News
• Respawn is Developing a First Person Game Based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian - Jedi 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.

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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We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

Hello there, Star Wars fan, this is episode 209. Garry is rockin the podcast solo this week to bring you up to date on what's been happening in the world of lightsabers and pew pew pew.

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• Star Wars: 3 Upcoming Movie Release Dates Confirmed by Disney
• Star Wars: Ian McDiarmid Defends Palpatine’s Return In The Rise Of Skywalker: ‘He Always Had A Plan B’ – Exclusive
• Gentle Giant Ltd. Wicket W. Warrick Milestones Statue from Return of the Jedi - Valentine's Day Exclusive - Jedi News
• Samuel L. Jackson Wants a Mace Windu Disney+ Series - ‘He’s Not Dead!’ - Jedi News
• Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Celebrates 25 Years with Return to Theaters | StarWars.com
• The Acolyte Coming to Disney+ This Summer - Jedi 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.

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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Join us on social to chat Star Wars

We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

We've got more Star Wars news for episode 208 including some clever people picking up various awards, the Ahsoka show is also getting the comic book treatment, LEGO Star Wars turns 25, will the Mando & Grogu movie re-write the ending to Return of the Jedi and in very sad news we say goodbye to Greef Karga/Apollo Creed/Carl Weathers.

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• The Next Star Wars Movie Will Completely Rewrite Return Of The Jedi's Ending
• Lucasfilm Wins Several Categories at Saturn Awards | StarWars.com
• Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Wins Grammy for Best Score for Video Game - Jedi News
• Carl Weathers, The Mandalorian Star, Dies at 76 - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
• Star Wars: Ahsoka Lands a Comic Book Adaptation at Marvel
• LEGO Star Wars Turns 25 With a Year-Long Celebration - Jedi 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.

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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Join us on social to chat Star Wars

We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

Hey, Star Wars fan and welcome to episode 207. A slightly shorter one this week as it's fairly quiet but let's get cracking on what's been happening in a galaxy not too far away...

The Millennium Falcon Exhibit is re-opening this month in Pembroke Wales; apparently, this upcoming TV series will be the perfect replacement(!) for the Prequels; Hasbro announces new Epic Hero Series 4" toy line; Hot Toys unveils its latest Han Solo statue and Ewan McGregor is up for doing Season 2 of Kenobi, if only there weren't a million things going on at Disney, though.

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• Secret Star Wars attraction hidden in a Welsh dockyard set to reopen this month | The Sun
• One Upcoming Star Wars Show Is The Perfect Prequel Trilogy Replacement
• Feel the Force with New Star Wars Epic Hero Series from Hasbro! - Jedi News
• Hot Toys Has a Good Feeling About Endor Han Solo
• Ewan McGregor Would ‘Love’ to Make Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2, Talks Star Wars Prequels - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype

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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Join us on social to chat Star Wars

We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

Welcome to episode 206. This week sees Garry zipping through the hyperspace lanes solo while Mark rests up due to illness.

After going through the recent Bad Batch Season 3 details (as well as mentioning a certain character who's back from the dead!) we cover the new toys from Hasbro's Fanstream event, Gentle Giant's Night Trooper mini-bust, a gritty new Darth Maul comic in the Black, White & Red line and will you be picking up Apple's Vision Pro to check out the cool looking 3D environments in the Disney+ app?

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• Marvel’s Darth Maul – Black, White & Red Coming April 2024 - Exclusive | StarWars.com
• Gentle Giant Ltd. Ahsoka Night Trooper 1/6 Scale Mini Bust - Jedi News Exclusive Reveal - Jedi News
• Hasbro Pulse Star Wars Fanstream Event Reveals - January 23rd, 2024 - Jedi News
• Star Wars: The Bad Batch Releases Trailer, Poster for Final Season - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
• Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro features Landscapes from Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars - Jedi 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.

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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Join us on social to chat Star Wars

We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

Yo yo, Star Wars fans! Welcome to episode 205. A mixed bag of news this week including updates to Andor Season 2, Rey's New Jedi Order, birthdays and awards and then comic book and apparel chat. Mark is definitely ordering a few bits from RSVLTS, definitely.

Enjoy this week's episode and we'll be back next week for episode 206.

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• All-new Star Wars x RSVLTS Hoodies and Hats Available Now - Jedi News
• Happy 93rd Birthday to #JamesEarlJonesYODASNEWS.COM – A Daily Stop for all Star Wars News!
• Lucasfilm Confirms Rey's Star Wars Movie Hasn't Been Delayed
• Marvel's Thrawn: Alliances #1 - Exclusive Preview | StarWars.com
• Dave Filoni Honored at 51st Saturn Awards | StarWarsc.com
• Diego Luna Has Seven Days Left to Shoot on Andor - Jedi 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.

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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Join us on social to chat Star Wars

We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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

Hey, Star Wars fans and welcome to 2024! We hope you had a great Christmas and New Year!

The news hasn't slowed down in the typically quiet period of a New Year so we get to cover some interesting stories including:

1. Confirmation of the Filoni-verse Mando & Grogu movie which starts production this year along with Ahsoka Season 2
2. Some insight into Benioff & Weiss's problems with Lucasfilm
3. Early backlash on the the New Jedi Order movie's director
4. John Williams is not ready to put down the baton
5. Mark Hamill met his "Star Wars Mother" at the Golden Globes

The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...

• The Mandalorian & Grogu Journeys to the Big Screen | StarWars.com
• Ahsoka Season 2 Is Officially in Development - IGN
• Mark Hamill Met His Star Wars 'Mother' at the Golden Globes
• John Williams Withdraws Retirement Talk, Says He'd Compose Again If the Right Film Came Along - IGN

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!

Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast

Join us on social to chat Star Wars

We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.

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