Welcome to episode 240. Our headline story is about The Acolyte, which, as we know, was supposed to be a fresh insight into the Sith but got unceremoniously axed. Now, Disney is trying to spin it as a success because it racked up some viewing minutes. Sure, let's ignore the fact that the show was generally panned. Classic Disney.

We also touch on the ongoing saga of upcoming Star Wars movies, where writers come and go faster than Jedi at a lightsaber duel, The High Republic wraps up, lots of new Star Wars merch... Plus, there's a shiny new Death Star LEGO set on the horizon priced for the truly devoted. So, grab your popcorn—oh wait, you can't afford it after that LEGO purchase—and settle in for some sarcastic insights and absurdity from around the galaxy.

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

• George Nolfi on his Star Wars New Jedi Order Screenplay - Jedi News
• New LEGO UCS Death Star 2025: Star Wars Set Price & Piece Count Projections
• Daisy Ridley's long-delayed Star Wars movie gets exciting update
• Star Wars: The Acolyte Was the Second Most Watched Show on Disney+ Last Year
• UPDATE: 'Trials of the Jedi' Cover and Official Synopsis Reveal the Grand Finale of 'The High Republic' - Star Wars News Net
• New Yearlong Star Wars Consumer Products Campaign Launched as Power the Force - Jedi News

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