Summary

In this episode of Co Clearance Blue, James and Paul discuss various topics related to Star Wars, including recent viewing experiences, updates on series and films, George Lucas's appearance at Comic Con, camera technology used in Star Wars films, Rian Johnson's future with the franchise, and exciting memorabilia auctions. They also share personal anecdotes about family life, school plays, and a review of the burlesque show 'The Empire Strips Back', highlighting its humor and creativity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

02:59 Discussion on Recent Shows and Movies

05:57 Star Wars Series and Future Releases

08:58 George Lucas and His Museum

11:52 Technical Aspects of Filming Star Wars

14:58 Rian Johnson's Future with Star Wars

17:56 Fan Reactions and Opinions on Star Wars

20:58 Auction News and Collectibles

22:36 Star Wars Memorabilia and Auctions

25:04 The Impact of Star Wars on Generations

27:30 Creative Impressions and Family Stories

29:48 Library Books and Kids' Interests

32:13 School Plays and Creative Performances

39:55 Humor in Star Wars Parodies

42:01 A Night Out at the Empire Strips Back

56:22 The Surreal Experience of Burlesque Star Wars

58:16 Summer Plans and Future Episodes

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