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For all the Star Wars enthusiasts out there, we've got your weekly fix! Life can get busy, but don't let it keep you from your first love – Star Wars. Spark of Rebellion is here to bridge the gap, delivering a comprehensive roundup of Star Wars news in a digestible and fun format.

Whether you're a prequel aficionado, original trilogy devotee, or sequel enthusiast, our podcast covers it all – from movies and animation to books, comics, and the latest rumours circulating in the galaxy far, far away!

Produced by Garry Aylott and Mark Asquith, the podcast releases every single Saturday. Whether you're commuting, hitting the gym, walking the dog, or just tidying up at home, Spark of Rebellion is your go-to Star Wars companion, ensuring you stay connected to the epic universe you adore!

Fuel the force behind Spark of Rebellion! Support us and score exclusive perks like laptop stickers, limited edition merchandise, and access to premium content. Your backing keeps the podcast going, ensuring regular updates and improved production. Join our community at https://sparkofrebellion.com/support and let's explore the Star Wars galaxy together!

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    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

For all the Star Wars enthusiasts out there, we've got your weekly fix! Life can get busy, but don't let it keep you from your first love – Star Wars. Spark of Rebellion is here to bridge the gap, delivering a comprehensive roundup of Star Wars news in a digestible and fun format.

Whether you're a prequel aficionado, original trilogy devotee, or sequel enthusiast, our podcast covers it all – from movies and animation to books, comics, and the latest rumours circulating in the galaxy far, far away!

Produced by Garry Aylott and Mark Asquith, the podcast releases every single Saturday. Whether you're commuting, hitting the gym, walking the dog, or just tidying up at home, Spark of Rebellion is your go-to Star Wars companion, ensuring you stay connected to the epic universe you adore!

Fuel the force behind Spark of Rebellion! Support us and score exclusive perks like laptop stickers, limited edition merchandise, and access to premium content. Your backing keeps the podcast going, ensuring regular updates and improved production. Join our community at https://sparkofrebellion.com/support and let's explore the Star Wars galaxy together!

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    May The 4th Be With You - Star Wars Day Releases & News Roundup!

    May The 4th Be With You - Star Wars Day Releases & News Roundup!

    Happy May the 4th! We hope you had a beauty of a day celebrating ALL things Star Wars and, especially, The Phantom Menace.
    Let's round up all of the release news from the last weekend!
    The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...
    The Acolyte Trailer Previews Disney+ Star Wars Series - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHypeHot Toys Revises Darth Maul, Delivers Dark Empire LukeStar Wars May the 4th 2024 Figure Reveals Lean Prequel-Heavy - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHypeGet Ready for Darth Jar Jar, TIE-Wings, and More in LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy | StarWars.comLucasfilm and ILM Commissioned Nathan Stromberg to Create Droids Collage for Star Wars Day - Jedi NewsStar Wars: The Phantom Menace Makes $14.5 Million Globally This Weekend - Jedi NewsHome Depot Announces 7-Foot Animatronic Darth Vader
    About Spark of Rebellion:
    This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.
    We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.
    Get merch and other goodies!
    Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!
    Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast
    Join us on social to chat Star Wars
    We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.
    Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!


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    • 43 min
    New Jedi Order Update and Happy Star Wars Day!

    New Jedi Order Update and Happy Star Wars Day!

    It's a double-celebration for this week's episode - of course we're celebrating May 4th so Happy Star Wars Day but it also marks 5 years of SoR! Yes, we've been doing this podcast for 5 years, how time flies. A huge thank you to you, our listener and to our members who support the show. You're awesome, thank you so much for putting up with our waffle. Here's to another 5 years!
    Anyway, back to this week's episode, the highlights being a cool take over of the London Eye for Star Wars Day and you can order that epic poster for The Phantom Menace from Matt Ferguson is up for pre-order. All the links are below!
    The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...
    'New Jedi Order' Writer Steven Knight Says Writing Is "Going Well" - Star Wars News NetMace Windu Premium Format Figure by Sideshow Collectibles | Sideshow CollectiblesNew Mace Windu Premium Format Figure from Sideshow Collectibles - Jedi NewsLondon Eye to Embrace the Dark Side for Star Wars Day - Jedi NewsLEGO Star Wars Discounted Sets and LEGO Insider Point Offers for Star Wars Day - Jedi NewsMatt Ferguson's 25th Anniversary Poster for Star Wars: The Phantom Menace Available Now - Jedi NewsDiana Lee Inosanto Teases What to Expect from Star Wars: Tales of the Empire - Jedi News
    About Spark of Rebellion:
    This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.
    We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.
    Get merch and other goodies!
    Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!
    Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast
    Join us on social to chat Star Wars
    We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get

    • 40 min
    Hot Toys' First EU Figures and Star Wars Bags Some Webby Awards!

    Hot Toys' First EU Figures and Star Wars Bags Some Webby Awards!

    Welcome to episode 217, SoR listener. The highlight this week are the new figure announcements from Hot Toys as part of their Dark Side Tour, bringing us their first EU characters such as Darth Revan and Lord Starkiller. We have some other tidbits to catch you up on, too, so grab a brew and enjoy.
    The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...
    Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is Coming to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate This Week | XboxAchievements.comHot Toys Unleashes the Power of the Dark Side with Revan, Starkiller, and More - Star Wars News NetStar Wars Webby Awards Wins 2024 | StarWars.comHot Toys Expands Star Wars' Dark Side With Three EU FiguresStar Wars: Daisy Ridley Reveals Why Reprising Rey in New Jedi Order Is ‘Really Strange' - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHypeLeslye Headland: The Acolyte Gives Nods to Almost Every Star Wars Era - Jedi NewsBatman & Superman vs The Empire - 🫣🤓🤔 man this edit is absolutely 😘🤌🏼 Credit to McSuperfly #batman #superman #dccomics ##worldsfinest #starwars #starwarsfan #anewhope… | Instagram
    About Spark of Rebellion:
    This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.
    We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.
    Get merch and other goodies!
    Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!
    Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast
    Join us on social to chat Star Wars
    We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.
    Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!


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    • 50 min
    New Star Wars LEGO Dropping this May PLUS The Acolyte Plans to Top TPS!

    New Star Wars LEGO Dropping this May PLUS The Acolyte Plans to Top TPS!

    Welcome to episode 216! There's plenty of LEGO chat in this episode, Star Wars fans, the top story being that sweet TIE Interceptor UCS! There's also comic book and gaming news plus an interesting and rather bold claim from Dafne Keen regarding The Acolyte wanting to top the lightsaber battles from The Phantom Menace. Enjoy!
    The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...
    LEGO Star Wars Coffee Table Book 'The Force of Creativity', Pre-order from May 1st - Jedi NewsDisney Plus could feature always-on channels dedicated to Star Wars and Marvel shows - Mirror OnlineFirst Look at Marvel's Star Wars: Inquisitors Issue #1 - Jedi NewsNew Fortnite | Star Wars Collab Coming May 3 | StarWars.comNew LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series TIE Interceptor Revealed | StarWars.comThe Acolyte Aims to Top The Phantom Menace Lightsaber Duel - Jedi NewsLEGO May the 4th Star Wars Sets Include New UCS TIE Interceptor
    About Spark of Rebellion:
    This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.
    We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.
    Get merch and other goodies!
    Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!
    Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast
    Join us on social to chat Star Wars
    We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.
    Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!


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    • 52 min
    The Mandalorian Movie Release Date, Plus Star Wars Outlaws Story Trailer Released

    The Mandalorian Movie Release Date, Plus Star Wars Outlaws Story Trailer Released

    Hey, Star Wars fan and SoR listener! The big talk this week is the story trailer that dropped for Star Wars Outlaws so we chat on that for a bit before diving into the rest of the news from around the galaxy.
    The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...
    Star Wars Outlaws - Story TrailerDaisy Ridley Talks Star Wars Return ‘I Feel More Like I’m Owning It’ - Jedi NewsJames Mangold's Star Wars Movie Nabs Andor Writer - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHypeThe Mandalorian & Grogu, Tron: Ares Get Release Dates From Disney - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHypeHayden Christensen's Anakin Do-Over Gets Hot Toys Figure
    About Spark of Rebellion:
    This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.
    We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.
    Get merch and other goodies!
    Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!
    Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast
    Join us on social to chat Star Wars
    We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.
    Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!


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    • 46 min
    NEW Tales of the Empire! Plus, Liam Neeson is Done?

    NEW Tales of the Empire! Plus, Liam Neeson is Done?

    Hey, Star Wars fans and welcome to another fun-packed, entertaining, informative episode to keep you up-to-date on what's going on around galaxy. Our main focus is on the newly announced Tales of the Empire shorts, merch announcements plus writers & actors NOT doing any more Star Wars, apparently. Enjoy!
    The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode...
    Star Wars on X: "Long live the Empire. Experience #TalesOfTheEmpire, six all-new Star Wars Original shorts, available May 4 only on @DisneyPlus. https://t.co/lxAGPnWGeE" / XThe Acolyte: Dafne Keen Explains Her Star Wars Character, New Photos Revealed - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHypeStar Wars The Last Command 4-Pack With Mara Jade and LuukeStar Wars: Liam Neeson Explains Why He's Likely Done Playing Qui-Gon JinnStar Wars: Game of Thrones Showrunners Talk Scrapped Trilogy Plans - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHypeInkstone Books Reveal Their Next Sprayed and Signed Star Wars Book - Jedi News
    About Spark of Rebellion:
    This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike.
    We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringing you the latest news, reviews & discussion on all things Star Wars. Tell all of your Star Wars loving friends that the show is available to listen to, completely free anywhere you can find podcasts.
    Get merch and other goodies!
    Want to support us? Throw some beer money our way with a Tip or if you want to grab yourself a laptop sticker, some sweet merchandise, guest opportunities and even a producer credit on the show, you can do that too with a Spark of Rebellion Membership. Hit the link below now and show your support for the Rebellion!
    Support Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast
    Join us on social to chat Star Wars
    We chat about Star Wars every week between episodes on the socials so come and get involved either on our Instagram for behind-the-scenes tomfoolery or over on X/Twitter Twitter.
    Now, go explore and may the Force be with you... always!


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    • 45 min

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A little bit of news, a little bit of lore, and a lot of fun!! The random spotlights are an absolute treat; a deep dive in to a random element from the Star Wars universe.

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