Is Lucasfilm headed for a major leadership change? We’re diving into the latest rumors and industry reporting suggesting Kathleen Kennedy may be stepping down, with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan rumored to take the reins.

Nothing is official, and we’ll make that clear, as we discuss what’s confirmed, what’s speculation, and why this story is gaining traction right now.

Also on deck: the latest Star Wars news, rumors, and theories from across the galaxy!

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Lucasfilm Shake Up? Kennedy Exit Rumors, Filoni’s Future & Star Wars News Roundup

Kathleen Kennedy is officially leaving Lucasfilm after 14 years and Star Wars is entering a brand new era. With Dave Filoni taking over creative control and Linwood Bergman handling the business side, fans are asking the big question. Is Star Wars finally back? We break down the Deadline interview, the future of Star Wars movies, Filoni’s creative leash, and what this leadership change really means for the galaxy far far away.

It Finally Happened Kathleen Kennedy Leaves Lucasfilm Filoni Takes Control

The Maul Shadow Lord trailer is here and it looks dark gritty and very different from recent Star Wars. With stunning animation Crimson Dawn vibes and echoes of George Lucas original sequel trilogy ideas this new animated series could redefine Darth Maul and the future of Star Wars leading into May the Fourth.

George Lucas Fans Are Going To Lose It Over This Maul Trailer

Loaded podcast today! We’re talking all about the Maul Shadow Lord trailer, plus Kathleen Kennedy’s exit interview and what to expect from Lucasfilm under Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. Also, why is Oscar Isaac being so awkward when asked about Star Wars? Is there more Poe Dameron in our future as we’ve speculated??? That and more Star Wars fun including your #AskTheResistance questions! 

If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast! This is our final episode of 2025, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Big Changes for STAR WARS, Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer Reaction, and Poe’s Poker Face!

Vi vänder blad i kalendern och sparkar in dörren till ett nytt Star Wars-år! 
2026 blir ett fullspäckat år i den där galaxen långt, långt borta vi tycker så mycket om. Fullspäckat är även detta avsnitt! Det är nyhetstungt och Tom Cruise, Ben Burtt och Dave Filoni är alla under lupp. Dessutom avslöjar vi det bästa sättet att se The Rise of Skywalker – det ni.

Mycket nöje!

Gott nytt Star Wars-år! - Rebellradion #301 - Januari 2026

We recorded this one live on #ScarifLive last week and dropping it in here this week. As I discuss movies and fandom in my day to day, I realize that as a kid, I wanted more of what I loved. Star Wars led me down a path of wanting to learn about ILM and Lucasfilm, etc. In turn I found out about Indiana Jones and Willow, Star Trek and countless other science fiction shows and movies because of my love of the genre. But I'm finding out that fans now a days hyper fixate on one aspect of an IP. No one talks about specific directors of special effects artists, etc. It was that curiosity that made me learn the names Ben Burtt, John Dykstra, Marcia Lucas, etc and that yearning never died.

I brought a panel on to discuss how they experienced that yearning for more. We touched on how we learned about shows like Battlestar Galactica, Star Wars on TV as Scott put it and more. Are today's fans changing their need to reach out and seek more within the genre of sci fi and fantasy? If you love Darth Vader and don't know who Sebastian Shaw is then THIS might be an episode for you. Thanks for listening.

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EP240 The Complete Fan

A scrapped Hunt for Ben Solo project from Steven Soderbergh exposes a deeper issue at Lucasfilm under The Walt Disney Company. From The Last Jedi fallout to canon rigidity after the Rise of Skywalker, this breakdown explores why modern Star Wars seems to reject auteur filmmakers in favour of safe, brand-managed storytelling, and what that means for the future of the galaxy far, far away.

Star Wars Is Choosing Safety Over Vision (And Ben Solo Paid the Price)

Is Starfighter the best Star Wars film since Empire Strikes Back?


396. Starfighter THE BEST STAR WARS Since the ORIGINAL TRILOGY

Maul Shadow Lord is almost here and we know Maul himself has changed a lot! Has Maul taken the “red pill” in Shadow Lord? The lines are blurred between good and evil from his point of view, and he might actually view the Empire as more of a threat than the Jedi! We’ll dig into the latest interviews with Sam Witwer on what to expect from one of the best villains in Star Wars in the upcoming Disney Plus series. 

We also have a great round of One With the Force, where you have to make tough choices! For example, pick one canon Star Wars animation scene that you would love to see done in live-action! 

If you like having a great time talking Star Wars, you’ve found your home, because if you’re listening to this broadcast, you are part of The Resistance! Thank you for listening and supporting our podcast! 


MAUL Takes the “Red Pill” In SHADOW LORD!

RebellRadion slår tillbaka!
Dags igen - och det är inte vilket avsnitt som helst. Både Maul: Shadow Lord såväl som The Mandalorian and Grogu har blivit med trailer. Vi gillar ju Darth Maul och det ska väl bli kul med Star Wars på bio igen. Eller...?

Mycket nöje!

Dubbel trailer-special! - Rebellradion #302 - Mars 2026

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