Mark Newbold (Fantha Tracks, SW Insider) joins us to discuss his trip to Celebration 2025 and how he saw Andor 2 a month before most people on the planet!

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

02:58 Mark's Trip to Japan and Celebration 2025

05:31 Convention Vibes and Attendance

08:20 Panel Experiences and Announcements

11:15 Darth Maul's Return and Future of Animation

14:09 Character Development and Story Arcs

16:57 Tales of the Jedi and Future Storytelling

19:56 Andor's Impact and Future Prospects

22:53 Recasting Iconic Characters

25:49 Fan Reactions and Expectations

28:35 Closing Thoughts and Future Speculations

36:45 Bold Moves in Storytelling

39:13 Diverse Styles in Star Wars

41:36 Character Deaths and Audience Reactions

43:57 Jurassic Park and Star Wars Connections

47:43 Ryan Gosling's Star Wars Role

49:33 Celebrating 50 Years of Star Wars

53:35 Star Wars Autograph Collection Unboxing

We discuss the reissue of Revenge Of The Sith with added reviews from our kids! We explore the connections between Star Wars and our personal experiences, including cinema visits and the impact of family films on the industry. The conversation also delves into the casting choices in Star Wars, the significance of certain scenes, and their overall impressions of the film. In this conversation, we delve into various aspects of Star Wars, particularly focusing on 'Revenge of the Sith.' We explore character connections, analyse key scenes and performances, and discuss thematic elements such as Anakin leaving us and birth. The discussion also includes children's perspectives on the film and insights into its box office success, as well as speculations about future releases in the Star Wars franchise.

00:00 Intro

15:58 Exploring Star Wars and Cinema Experiences

16:28 Reviewing Revenge of the Sith

23:44 Key Moments and Takeaways from the Film

25:06 Analysing Key Scenes and Performances

28:37 Thematic Elements

30:48 Children's Perspectives on Star Wars

36:12 Box Office Success and Future Releases

James and Paul delve into the Andor fallout, plus the usual Star Wars fayre.