Adam Driver reveals Ben Solo and redemption was never the plan until well into shooting The Rise of Skywalker, it was all about Kylo Ren descending further into the dark side. We give our takes on that and all the latest Star Wars news, including the combating rumor reports over the future of The Mandalorian. Plus, your questions and more! 

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Adam Driver: Ben Solo Redemption Was Not the Plan

We discuss whether Disney era Star Wars will ever have updates made to them, or even special editions! For example, could Ben Solo's Force ghost be added to the end of The Rise of Skywalker? We also speculate on the Sith in The Acolyte, and tackle other topics!

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Will Disney Update Star Wars Movies the Way George Lucas Continually Updated His?

TRB Live Holiday Episode! We dive into the latest Star Wars news including Ethan Hawke begging for Lucafilm to bring him into the franchise. We also announce two GIVEAWAY contests for awesome Star Wars items, so be sure to listen to learn how to enter for a chance to win two giveaway packages! On top of that Lacey is BACK and she unboxes a Chatterback Chopper, we take your questions, and more! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from TRB! To an awesome year ahead for all in 2024. 

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TRB Live! Holiday Special With Giveaways, Unboxings, Star Wars News, and More!

Adam Driver has confirmed he is not returning to Star Wars, but you know who is? Daisy Ridley as Rey. We discuss the latest from that upcoming movie’s director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, the future of Ezra, and John Wick’s director wanting a crack at a galaxy far, far away. Plus your questions and we reveal our giveaway winners! 

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Don’t Expect Adam Driver in the Upcoming Rey Star Wars Movie

Jon Favreau is writing and directing the next Star Wars movie! The Mandalorian and “Baby Yoda”, or as Star Wars fans know him, Grogu, are heading for the big time. Does that mean Pedro Pascal gets more involved? We talk about this huge announcement and more news, including Ahsoka season 2 green-lit, Daisy Ridley on why she’s coming back, plus the Game of Thrones creators finally reveal the details of their rejected Star Wars movie idea. We also tackle your questions, talk D23, so much going on, that’s why this is a long one! 

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Jon Favreau Directing NEXT Star Wars Movie! 'The Mandalorian & Grogu'

Will “Baby Yoda” Bring Audiences to Theaters For ‘The Mandalorian’ Movie? As Lucasfilm prepares to send Star Wars back to the theaters for the first time since the pandemic, how will they market their next movie? Indiana Jones was a lesson in not being able to just rely on old faithful, so how will Disney and Lucasfilm approach marketing the next Star Wars movie as the franchise moves further from the legacy stories? Leaning on the transcending superstar Grogu will be a part of it, but will it be enough? We discuss that and more Star Wars topics! 

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Will “Baby Yoda” Bring Audiences to Theaters For ‘The Mandalorian’ Movie?

Is the Rey movie set for Christmas 2026? The upcoming Star Wars movie is likely set to open 11 years after The Force Awakens, to the day. We get into other news surrounding the upcoming Star Wars movies, as well as Andor finishing up filming. That and more, including your tweets about bad Star Wars character New Year resolutions. 

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Rey Movie Targeting Christmas 2026 Release?

We're discussing the tragedy of Han Solo. While all "big three" legacy characters died in the sequel trilogy, only Han's life ended unwillingly, as he was tragically murdered by his son on Starkiller Base, in a final attempt to bring him home. A moment that would change the story of many, forever. 

We discuss other topics in Will of the Force, including speculating on what role Finn will have if John Boyega returns to the franchise for the Rey movie.

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The Tragedy of Han Solo

Daisy Ridley's Star Wars journey is not over, and advice she received from J.J. Abrams the day she got the role of Rey has stayed with her  to this day. We talk about a very good under-the-radar interview she did with Inverse, which sheds more light on where Daisy is as an actor, and more importantly, a person, plus of course, her future in Star Wars!

And of course we're talking about The Bad Batch trailer, new toys, and feature your questions in #AskTheResistance!

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Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Journey Has Prepared Her for Rey’s Return

We discuss the current State of Star Wars! We applaud Hasbro finally going back to basics and making reasonably priced toys for parents to buy for their kids to play with! We also get into our thoughts on the Star Wars movie landscape, the pivot away from Disney Plus going forward, and more. We also discuss Daisy Ridley’s thoughts on the Ben Solo kiss and answer your submitted questions! 

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The State of Star Wars: Winter 2024

We draft the top 10 most underrated performances in Star Wars, which includes in-story performances too. Some serious picks, some fun ones, but ultimately a good time talking Star Wars! We also get into our segment Will of the Force and answer tough questions like, will Ethan Hawke ever get his wish of being in a Star Wars movie?

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Top 10 Underrated Performances in Star Wars DRAFT

Donald Glover is writing the LANDO movie because he loves the characters and because his kids love STAR WARS! We love that answer. Our takes on that plus all the latest news including Bob Iger confirming The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is next and will arrive in 2026, plus the future of Star Wars TV series on Disney Plus, and more. We also feature your “tweets” and reflect on the career of the late Carl Weathers. 

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Donald Glover is Making the LANDO Movie Because His Kids Love STAR WARS

This year marks the five year anniversary of Star Wars live-action TV shows, kicked off by The Mandalorian. We look back on five years of live-action Star Wars series. The hits, the misses, the in between, and what will the future bring as Disney shifts their focus back to theatrical releases as priority?

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Looking Back on 5 Years of Live-Action Star Wars TV Shows

Samuel L. Jackson says Mace Windu is NOT DEAD! We discuss his comments and then give our takes on it. We also take a look at Ben Mendelsohn claiming he was never called for more Orson Krennic, though, do we believe him? Also, if The Mandalorian and Grogu does indeed start filming this June, does that confirm no more Mando season 4? All that plus WILL OF THE FORCE! 

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Is Mace Windu Dead or Alive?

INTERVIEW! Filmmaker, Jedi, and writer Kyle Newman joins us to talk about FANBOYS’ 15th anniversary, Star Wars storytelling, how he is responsible for Samuel L. Jackson believing Mace Windu is alive, and more!

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Celebrating 15 Years of 'FANBOYS' With Director Kyle Newman

Star Wars: The Bad Batch Reaction Show! Season 3, Episodes 1-3. Join James as he digs into the first three episodes of the final season of The Bad Batch! 

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The Bad Batch Reaction Show: Season 3 Episodes 1-3 Spoiler Review

The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is filming exclusively in California, the Favreau way. We discuss that and all the latest Star Wars news, including more hints about The Acolyte from star Amandla Stenberg, and what is Ahmed Best teasing? Plus our thoughts on season 3 episode 4 of THE BAD BATCH! Oh and your questions too! 

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Will ‘The Acolyte’ Cast a Dark Light on the Jedi Order?

New episode! We look back on the history and significance of chase scenes in Star Wars! We also wonder if Darth Plagueis’ master will play a role in The Acolyte?! That and much more! 

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Will Darth Plagueis’ Master Be Part of 'The Acolyte'?

New rumors suggest the Rey Skywalker movie is looking for the next big baddie in Star Wars, plus apprentices for Rey? We tackle that and more news including the passing of Mark Dodson (the voice of Salacious Crumb), the absurd Cerverza Cristal versions of televised Star Wars, and more. We also feature your responses in our segment Resistance Transmissions! 

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Rey Skywalker Movie Rumors Are Heating Up!

Sometimes things have a way of working out. On this episode we discuss the fateful casting of Ian McDiarmid as The Emperor in Return of the Jedi, and how that ended up paying off in a huge way for the Star Wars franchise. We also make tough choices in our segment ONE WITH THE FORCE like, what is the best puppet ever created for Star Wars?

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The Fateful Casting of Ian McDiarmid as The Emperor in Return of the Jedi

Patty Jenkins reveals she has a new deal with Lucasfilm for Rogue Squadron. We discuss that and more Star Wars news including the incredible piece by Clayton Sandell on young Anakin actor, Jake Lloyd, and his struggles with mental health. Plus, Daisy Ridley thinks its a NO on kids for Rey Skywalker, and we answer your Star Wars questions in our segment Ask the Resistance!

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Somehow Patty Jenkins Returned…ROGUE SQUADRON is BACK!

The title says it all. Are the best Jedi the worst Masters? We discuss that and more including several topics in our segment Will of the Force like, will a new popular droid be introduced in the Rey Skywalker Jedi Order movie?

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Are the Best Jedi the Worst Masters?

We really head into the heart of Speculation Nation on this one as we dive deep into The Acolyte trailer, characters, imagery, and Leslye Headland’s accompanying interviews on the upcoming Star Wars series. We also talk about Star Wars Celebration Japan, the return of Star Wars classics to theaters, The Bad Batch’s latest episode, and more, including your Star Wars questions in our segment Ask the Resistance!

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THE ACOLYTE Trailer Discussion and Speculation

If Yoda appears in The Acolyte, we speculate on how big of a role he will have. Will Yoda be aware of the rising darkness and hide it? Will he have more of a brief cameo? And will he be puppet, CG, both? 

That and more Star Wars talk, including wondering if the ancient Sith world of Moraband will be visited in The Acolyte.

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How Big of a Role Will Yoda Have in The Acolyte?

The dark side is taking over this Summer! We dive into the latest interviews and images from The Acolyte and the trailer for Tales of the Empire. That and more Star Wars talk, including our thoughts on the last three episodes of The Bad Batch, plus your Star Wars questions in our segment Ask the Resistance!

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The Dark Side Rises With New ‘Acolyte’ Photos and ‘Tales of the Empire’ Trailer

Join us as we discuss whether Star Wars is moving away from trilogies with their future slate of movies. We also discuss other topics in our segment Will of the Force like, will we see dark side Force-lightning used in The Acolyte season 1? That and more, including a big announcement.

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Is Star Wars Moving Away From Trilogies?

Star Wars Outlaws takes us open-world into the galaxy through crime, we give our thoughts on the new story trailer for the game and check in on the latest from The Acolyte. That and more Star Wars talk, like our takes on the new episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars questions in our segment Ask the Resistance!

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Qi’ra Returns Without Emilia Clarke in Upcoming ‘Star Wars Outlaws’ Game

It is the 700th episode of TRB and while we celebrate our journey to this point, it is very bittersweet as it also marks James Baney's last episode with the podcast. Thank you, James, for everything you've done to help make TRB what it is today. May the Force be with you, forever! 

This is a loaded episode, a lot of it spent looking back on 700 episodes of the podcast, but we also talk plenty of Star Wars topics, like whether Huyang will build the very first lightsaber? You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll hopefully have fun!

Will Huyang Build the First Lightsaber? | TRB’s 700th Episode

Plenty of STAR WARS on this episode but first, an announcement! A new era of TRB begins as we announce our plans for the future of the podcast and reveal our new pop culture podcast Nerdy & Nice, which will debut Monday, May 6 on its own feed. 

On to Star Wars news we go, as we dive into the latest happenings around a galaxy far, far away, including Tony Gilroy claiming Andor season 2 is the most important work of his career, the latest on The Acolyte, and our thoughts on the latest episode of The Bad Batch. Plus your submitted questions, WILL OF THE FORCE, and more! 

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Tony Gilroy’s Bold Claim About ANDOR Season 2

What is the best movie TITLE from each Star Wars trilogy? We make tough choices with that and other topics in our segment One With The Force. We also dive into the latest Star Wars news, give our thoughts on the new Bad Batch episode, answer your questions, and more! 

Be sure to also follow our new podcast Nerdy & Nice on all social media apps at NerdyAndNicePod and look out for its debut episode on its own feed May 6. 

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