On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the news that a new Star Wars Holiday Special (in LEGO form) is coming to Disney+ this fall. They also look at some updates about what's going on with The Mandalorian season two, including some speculation about Moff Gideon's role in the upcoming story, and production on the Cassian Andor show. They also delve into some more listener emails. Plus, a few publishing updates, a discussion of the current state of streaming services and what the future holds for them, and more discussion on the legacy of the sequel trilogy. All this and much more!

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Dominic and Ciaran continue their look back at season seven of The Clone Wars by discussing the Bad Batch arc. They delve into how this arc brings Rex's arc (almost) to its conclusion through his connection with Echo and Anakin's influence on him. They also talk about the Bad Batch as characters, and their reactions to the news that Star Wars: The Bad Batch is coming to Disney+ in 2021. Plus, did Palpatine overlook Ahsoka in his plans for Anakin, the connections between this arc and the Martez Sisters arc, and the role of the separatists in the Clone Wars and what they tell about the Empire and the First Order. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the rumors of when we'll see the first trailer for season two of The Mandalorian and speculate about what we might see and if any of the rumored characters might make their first appearance. Then they discuss Ron Howard's recent comments about a potential Solo: A Star Wars Story sequel. They also look at the potential impact of Disney's choice to release Mulan on Disney+ on the future of theatrical film releases. Plus, favourite Star Wars parodies, dark and light side personas and their consequences, Satine in the Obi-Wan series, and Dominic grapples with the results of the hockey game live on the show. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the recent Emmy nominations for The Mandalorian and Star Wars Resistance! They also break down the latest rumors about upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series', including what other Solo characters might be getting their own shows, as well as the potential appearance by Grand Moff Tarkin in the Cassian Andor TV show. They then close down the show with a massive discussion about the legacy of the sequel trilogy and its current place in Star Wars, and how that compares to the other trilogies. Plus, an update of the Tales From The Galaxy's Edge VR Experience, the future of Ahsoka stories, and the tone of future Star Wars stories. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the news that the release dates for the next three Star Wars movies have been moved back by a year each. They also talk about the rumors that Donald Glover will be returning as Lando Calrissian for a Disney+ series, and speculate about what other Solo: A Star Wars Story characters could show up. They also talk about Colin Trevorrow's reveal of a ship designed for his version of Episode IX. Plus, what do the next few years look like in terms of Star Wars film and series releases, the Jedi of the High Republic, and pitches for a Star Wars horror movie. All this and much more!

It's a jam packed episode of The SWU Podcast this week! First, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Corey Van Dyke and Noah Outlaw from Kessel Run Transmissions to break down the announcement of the new animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. They share their thoughts on the series, and the choice of these characters to focus, and where this story can go. Corey and Noah also talk about how they first heard about the series, when they first reported on it a few weeks ago. They also talk about the rumor that Hayden Christensen is back for the Kenobi series. Then, Graham Hancock from BrickFanatics.Com and Blocks Magazine stops by for a deep dive into the current goings on in Lego Star Wars. Plus, Hasbro finally reveals their Clone Wars Black Series figures, a shake-up in the Disney+ release schedule, and some random celebrity encounters and Star Wars dreams. All this and much more!

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This week on The Clone Wars Strikes Back, Dominic and Ciaran begin their look back season seven of The Clone Wars by discussing the Martez Sisters arc. They get into some of the galactic issues presented in this arc, including how the Jedi are perceived by the people of the galaxy. They also discuss how this arc depicts the ways Palpatine was able to rise to power by playing on the already existing problems in the galaxy. Plus, they get into some of the issues in the fourth episode, Ahsoka's mindset going into this episode, and a further defense of the ship name The Silver Angel. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris continue the SWU Podcast film commentary series by watching and discussing Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith. They break down the conclusion to the prequel trilogy, focusing on how it depicts Anakin's ultimate fall to the dark side and the role that Palpatine, Obi-Wan, and the Jedi Order play in that. They also recall their experience seeing the film in 3D at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2015. Plus, several Hamilton references, George Lucas' affinity for visual storytelling, Rian Johnson's interpretation of the prequel trilogy, Padme's empathy, and the rise of the Empire. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris get caught up on the latest Star Wars news! They start with a bounty of publishing news, including a slew of The Mandalorian books, the Doctor Aphra audiobook cast, The Clone Wars short stories, and what really happened to the The Making Of The Force Awakens book. They also discuss recent comments from Deborah Chow about making The Mandalorian and the Obi-Wan Kenobi show. Plus, what makes something "feel like Star Wars", is there an heir apparent to Star Wars, and the greatest piece of audio ever produced for this show. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran are joined by Din of the band F-105, Kareem Dharsee from Order 416, and Matt Neugebauer of the For Christ's Sake, Anakin! podcast to discuss the 2003 micro series Star Wars: Clone Wars. They look back on the series and how it compares to the 2008 series, as well as how it connects to the larger themes of the saga. They also break down the series' depictions of Anakin, Obi-Wan, Padme, Asajj Ventress, and Grievous. All this and much more!