Welcome back to the escape pod! Here is a quick snapshot of what went down in this chat:

• Celebration 2027 Lineup & Bucket Lists: Looking ahead to the 50th-anniversary Star Wars Celebration in Los Angeles, the hosts run through the ever-expanding roster of celebrity guests (from Hayden Christensen to Ahmed Best and the cast of The Bad Batch) and chat about their ultimate actor wish-lists.

• Orbitkey x Disney Collections & A Famous Canadian Bear: The hosts discuss Orbitkey's limited-edition releases, diving into the Winnie the Pooh collection, its deep Canadian roots tied to Winnipeg, and the newly announced Disney villains line featuring characters like Cruella and Hades. (More review to come!) https://www.orbitkey.com/pages/disney-orbitkey-villains-edition

• Gaming Roundup: From the adrenaline-fueled Galactic Racer and Star Wars: Unlimited trading cards to a thrilling fan-made resurrection of the beloved mobile game Force Arena.

• The End of an Era: Breaking down the bittersweet news of BioWare permanently closing its doors and canceling the next Mass Effect project, alongside a look at Tippett Studios' legendary stop-motion legacy.

• Wacky Crossovers & Movies on Ice: Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film officially gets put "on ice," while ESPN and Lucasfilm announce a wild, alternate-telecast Star Wars Super Bowl.

Strap in, grab your caf, and tune in for some classic star wars radio! May the Force (and the forest) be with you!

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Join us for a massive week of news, starting with a deep dive into the newly launched Star Wars: Galactic Racer video game and its adrenaline-fueled gameplay. A major announcements out of New York Comic Con 2026, covering Hasbro's latest Black Series and Vintage Collection figure reveals—including the new Saga Edition multi-pack featuring a unique lineup of characters—as well as upcoming book and comic publishing details like Dave Filoni's Ahsoka comic series and a new Star Wars line for Dungeons & Dragons. Finally, wrap up with exciting updates to Disney Parks' Savvy's Workshop and new Galactic ID photo booths before teasing next week's upcoming game review and museum membership unboxing.

Check out the Star Wars Archives link in our description for a database of all 400+ episodes!

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In this seventh-anniversary episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod podcast, co-hosts Blake and Darian chat casually about recent news, upcoming projects, and merchandise. Discuss the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, the Endor-inspired Outpost 181 bed and breakfast, and the trailer and upcoming January 20, 2027 release date for Ahsoka season two. The hosts also dive into a fan debate regarding Admiral Ackbar and the Holdo maneuver, merchandise updates including the upcoming Jango Fett Black Series helmet and a Hasbro thermal detonator, and reports that John Watts will direct a new Simon Kinberg-penned Star Wars trilogy featuring Rey Skywalker. Additionally, they touch upon the upcoming video game Star Wars Galactic Racer, recent Marvel comic adaptations, and share lighthearted banter about the franchise.

Check out the Star Wars Archives link in our description for a database of all 400+ episodes!

Orbitkey Disney Collection Add a sprinkle of Disney magic to your everyday carry. The Disney x Orbitkey Collection features fun, functional accessories inspired by Disney characters, designed to make staying organised feel like magic. https://www.orbitkey.com/pages/disney?srsltid=AfmBOorl0UJrj6Skr7fWecL5ZzpxJ6tt757WShCMY3XcCGsLaXPwzBUw

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Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad

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