We loved the new Superman film. Could Star Wars learn a lesson about taking "grimdark" storytelling back to its original narrative of hope?

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Gabe Estrada joins us to talk about his massive collection of officially licensed Star Wars collectibles, The Comic-Con Museum, and the auction benefitting The Saga Museum! of Star Wars Memorabilia.
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Beyond Disneyland, Disney World, and Universal theme parks, a handful of enthusiasts have been building immersive pop culture experiences for fandoms. Scum and Villainy Cantina founder JC Reifenberg is one of them.

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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to watch Star Wars for the first time as an adult?

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Ask us anything. That's what AMA means.

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From Tony Gilroy's Andor, all the way back to George Lucas's 1977 original film, Star Wars has always been political.

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Who are Tales of the Underworld and the other animated Tales series made for?

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What did Star Wars Celebration Japan reveal about what's next?

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How has Tony Gilroy's Andor series changed the past and future of Star Wars?

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