Hello and welcome fellow fangirls & fanboys! The latest Phase Four movie, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is officially here and breaking Labor Day weekend records. Laura Sirikul and Philiana Ng return to FANGIRL FORUM to review Marvel's first Asian superhero: what worked, what didn't work, and what we want to see in the sequel. Plus, hear why we think Xialing could become best friends with Sharon Carter, as well as why we're excited for Chloe Zhao's Eternals. Grab your dragon scale weapons & get ready for karaoke: this new episode will be music to your ears. Listen now!

**Disclaimer: The night before this episode was published, some old Reddit posts by Simu Liu have resurfaced; these posts make derogatory comments about the LGBTQ+ community as well as anti-Black comments. FANGIRL FORUM does not condone these comments. 

This is a SPOILER-FILLED episode. Spoilers are ahead for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (I'm serious) YOU HAVE BEEN PROPERLY WARNED!

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The truth about Pedro Pascal’s future with The Mandalorian, specifically season 4. Don’t let crazy blog headlines confuse you as we iron out the facts. We also get into Ke Huy Quan wanting to be a part of Star Wars, and the latest from Taika Waititi, which it sounds like his movie is years away. Plus your questions and more! 

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Pedro Pascal and His Future With ‘The Mandalorian’

How well will Luke Skywalker’s story age over time? Specifically his end? We discuss that and more Star Wars topics, like whether we’ll be shocked if R2D2 and C3PO are not in the upcoming Rey Skywalker movie. 

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Will Luke Skywalker’s Story Age Well Over Time?

Star Wars NEWS?! Big news! Dave Filoni is now the Chief Creative Officer for Lucasfilm, with way more power and involvement in decisions moving forward. We give our takes on that and all the latest Star Wars news, including Daisy Ridley's latest bits about her upcoming Rey movie, and the cast and crew of Ahsoka answer some questions about the show, now that the strikes are over.  

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Dave Filoni Promoted, Daisy Ridley Talks Rey Movie; Top 10 Reasons We’re Thankful for Star Wars!

How will Disney’s new approach to filmmaking impact the future of Star Wars? We discuss that and all the latest Star Wars news, including Taika Waititi’s movie likely being years away from happening, and the future of live-action Ezra Bridger. Plus your questions, and more! 

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How Will Bob Iger’s New Direction for Disney Impact Star Wars?

We speculate on the next era of Star Wars movies and whether they will lean more into nostalgia, or newness, or find the perfect combination and amount of both! That and more including our segment Will of the Force where we answer questions like, will John Williams contribute any new music to the next movie?

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New Star Wars Movies: Nostalgia, Newness, Both?

When will the next Star Wars movie start filming? We dive into the latest rumors swirling around that and all the latest Star Wars news, plus your submitted questions! 

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When Will the Rey Skywalker Star Wars Movie Start Filming?

We discuss whether Star Wars still has a villain problem, now that Moff Gideon appears to be dead, Palpatine has yet to be overshadowed in the movies, and a decades-old EU character is leading the charge on the TV side. Where are the long-term new lead villains? We hope Lucasfilm creates the next great Star Wars villain for the upcoming movies! 

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Does Star Wars Still Have a Villain Problem?

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