23.11 Ahsoka and Anakin Reunited!

Happy May the Fourth! TALES OF THE EMPIRE reconnects with original mythic themes of George Lucas’s Star Wars. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski take a deep dive into the interconnectivity of Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee’s arcs as they spend time serving the Empire. Sarah highlights some musical moments and Tricia points out important character beats. As the saying goes, Star Wars should rhyme, and it happens a lot in these amazing animated episodes. Throughout the discussion we have sprinkled highlights from Star Wars Fansite Roundtables with Diana Lee Inosanta (Morgan Elsbeth) and Meredith Salenger (Bariss Offee). For the full interviews see the links below. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SEASON OF THE FORCE PRIORITY TRANSMISSION FOR ALL THE EXCITING NEWS FROM DISNEYLAND AND BATUU WEST. Related Interview with Diana Lee Inosanto, the voice of Morgan Elsbeth Interview with Meredith Salenger, the voice of Barriss Offee Skywalking Through Neverland Season of the Force recap Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

Almost a decade ago, Meredith Salenger believed her time playing Barriss Offee had ended. Dave Filoni hinted later he had plans for the character. In Tales of the Empire, Barriss’ motivations to turn against the Jedi in The Clone Wars is explored as is her fate after Order 66. Meredith Salenger sat down and talked with Star Wars Fan Sites in a must-listen interview. Tales of the Empire premieres on Disney+ on May 4, 2024. Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable (in order of appearance: Star Wars Holocron, Jedi News, Star Wars Explain, Skytalkers, Fantha Tracks, Ion Cannon, Coffee With Kenobi. FOR OUR FULL DISCUSSION OF TALES OF THE EMPIRE CLICK HERE. FOR OUR INTERVIEW WITH DIANA LEE INOSANTA, THE VOICE OF MORGAN ELSBETH, CLICK HERE. Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

Diana Lee Inosanto knows Morgan Elsbeth. In Tales of the Empire, she reveals the story behind the brooding rage of a Nightsister survivor, who finds strength in her quest for revenge after General Grievous slaughters her clan on Dathomir. Inosanto shared her insight on making the leap to voice acting with Star Wars Fan Sites in an interview that is sure to bring a smile to your face. Star Wars is Ohana. Tales of the Empire premieres on Disney+ on May 4th, 2024. Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable (in order of appearance): Star Wars Holocron, Jedi News, Star Wars Explained, Skytalkers, Father Son Galaxy, Coffee With Kenobi, Skywalking Through Neverland, Father Son Galaxy, Star Wars Explained, Coffee With Kenobi, and Fantha Tracks. FOR OUR FULL DISCUSSION OF TALES OF THE EMPIRE CLICK HERE. FOR OUR INTERVIEW WITH MEREDITH SALENGER, THE VOICE OF BARRISS OFFEE, CLICK HERE. Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

In this Priority Transmission, Tricia Barr and B.J. Priester (FanGIRL Blog) share details and facts about everything they experienced at Season of the Force opening day at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA. They talk about attractions like the new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue update and Hyperspace Mountain. NEW characters like Sabine and the BD-X droids are now roaming around Galaxy’s Edge. B.J. and Tricia tried to eat and drink every new food item. Along with every new overlay at a Disney park, they have new merchandise!  Season of the Force runs through June 2, 2024 at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, CA. Check out our social for more on the special food and drink options plus tips about how to win at the scavenger hunt. Stay tuned for our adventures during Star Wars Nite on April 18th. Zoom chats continue Monday, March 25 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Related Skywalking Through Neverland Star Wars in Disney Parks Skywalking Through Neverland Season of the Force Breakdown

THE BAD BATCH HAS CHALLENGES WITHOUT TECH. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski dive into the storytelling and character beats of The Bad Batch Season 3's episodes 4 through 7. From Crosshair and Omega's reunion with Hunter and Wrecker to the Batch joining Rex's team on Teth a lot happens for each clone personally. Plus we ponder who is that Clone X operative who nearly drowns Crosshair, dive into the theme of atonement, and explore some really interesting musical moments in the score. Zoom chats continue Monday, March 25 at 8pm ET/5pm PT. Related Our discussion of the three-part The Bad Batch Season 3 Premiere Skywalking Through Neverland Classic Marvel Star Wars Sarah’s Birthday Skywalking Through Neverland Things We Want To Share Hyperspace Theories The Bad Batch Season 2 Closing Arc Discussion Our 10th Anniversary episode with Teresa Delgado THE COMPLETE ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEWS WITH THE BAD BATCH CREATIVES: DEE BRADLEY BAKER, MICHELLE ANG, JENNIFER CORBETT AND BRAD RAU. CHECK OUT OUR AHSOKA TANO SERIES FINALE DISCUSSION HERE and OUR LOOK AHEAD TO ASAJJ VENTRESS' RETURN IN THE BAD BATCH HERE. Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

The Bad Batch doesn’t exist without Dee Bradley Baker putting his spin on Clone Force 99. In advance of Season 3, he sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about bringing Crosshair, Hunter, and Wrecker to life. The Bad Batch Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21th, 2024. Be sure to check out our interview with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of Omega Michelle Ang. Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable: Skywalking Through Neverland, Father Son Galaxy, Star Wars Explained, Star Wars Insider, Coffee With Kenobi, Star Wars Holocron, Ion Cannon, Jedi News and Fantha Tracks. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 26th, 2024 at 8PM ET/5PM PT! Related Michelle Ang interview Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau interview Fangirls Going Rogue review of The Bad Batch Season 3 premiere Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

The Bad Batch showrunners Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett share insights into Season 3 when they join a roundtable of Star Wars media. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for Star Wars fans. The Bad Batch Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21, 2024. Be sure to check out interviews with Dee Bradley Baker (Crosshair, Hunter, Wrecker) and Michelle Ang (Omega). Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable: Skywalking Through Neverland, Father Son Galaxy, Star Wars Insider, Skytalkers, Star Wars Explained, Coffee With Kenobi, Star Wars Holocron, Ion Cannon, and Fantha Tracks. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 26th, 2024 at 8PM ET/5PM PT! Related Dee Bradley Baker interview Michelle Ang interview Fangirls Going Rogue review of The Bad Batch Season 3 premiere Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

In The Bad Batch Season 3 Omega is a force for optimism and good. In advance of Season 3, Michelle Ang sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about the challenges facing the oldest member of Clone Force 99. The Bad Batch Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on January 21, 2024. Be sure to check out our interviews with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of the Bad Batch Dee Bradley Baker. Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable: Skywalking Through Neverland, Father Son Galaxy, Skytalkers, Star Wars Explained, Coffee With Kenobi, Star Wars Holocron, Ion Cannon, and Fantha Tracks. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 26th, 2024 at 8PM ET/5PM PT! Related Dee Bradley Baker interview Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau interview Fangirls Going Rogue review of The Bad Batch Season 3 premiere Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

THE BAD BATCH IS BACK! Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski share highlights from their conversations with Dee Bradley Baker (Crosshair, Hunter, Wrecker), Michelle Ang (Omega), Jennifer Corbett (Head Writer) and Brad Rau (Supervising Director) as they breakdown the impactful character moments of the first three episodes. Sarah highlights some musical moments and Tricia points out nods back to The Clone Wars. The discussion ponders key moments from StarWars.com interviews with Dee Bradley Baker and Lucasfilm Vice President of Animation Production Athena Portillo. Zoom chats return Monday, February 26th at 8pm ET where we allow you to dive into The Bad Batch Season 3 premiere episodes. Related The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer (via StarWars.com) Executive Producer Athena Portillo on her affinity for The Bad Batch’s Tech (via StarWars.com) Dee Bradley Baker looks forward to the finale season of The Bad Batch Skywalking Through Neverland 450: Disneyland versus Universal Skywalking Through Neverland 451: Butch Patrick Hyperspace Theories: The Future of Star Wars Our 10th Anniversary episode with Teresa Delgado THE COMPLETE ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEWS WITH THE BAD BATCH CREATIVES: DEE BRADLEY BAKER, MICHELLE ANG, JENNIFER CORBETT AND BRAD RAU. CHECK OUT OUR AHSOKA TANO SERIES FINALE DISCUSSION HERE and OUR LOOK AHEAD TO ASAJJ VENTRESS’ RETURN IN THE BAD BATCH HERE. Plus we talk about how we’ve Star Wars’ed recently. Let us know how you have too through email or our social media. Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!

THE BAD BATCH RETURNS FOR A FINAL SEASON! Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski have thoughts on some surprise reveals in the trailer. Asajj Ventress lives; hold our lightsabers while we hug each other and cry. The show premieres on Disney+ February 21 with three new episodes and runs through May 1st. That’s not the only news since our last episode of 2023: Dave Filoni was promoted to Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, The Mandalorian and Grogu leads off the movie slate, and Ahsoka Season 2 is confirmed in development. We also celebrate the nominations and awards for Star Wars shows, cast, and crew. Related The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer (via StarWars.com) The Mandalorian and Grogu movie announcement (via StarWars.com) Dave Filoni to be honored at Saturn Awards (via StarWars.com) Dave Filoni named Lucasfilm Chief Creative Officer (via Variety) Lessons in Franchise Management: Marvel and Star Wars (via FANgirl Blog) Episode 44 with Dave Filoni Female fans strike back on ‘male only franchise’ nonsense (via NBC) Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy quote 8 years out of context (via Forbes) Skywalking Through Neverland Mike Matessino Interview Skywalking Through Neverland Discussion of Mickey Mouse in Public Domain Hyperspace Theories: Allegories of Mortis episode Our 10th Anniversary episode with Teresa Delgado DO THE QUIZ WITH US: WHAT PERCENT LEIA ARE YOU? CHECK OUT OUR AHSOKA TANO SERIES FINALE DISCUSSION HERE. Plus we talk about how we’ve Star Wars’ed recently. Let us know how you have too through email or our social media. Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia Barr Twitter | Instagram Sarah Woloski Twitter | Instagram Facebook Public | Private You must answer the 3 questions to join the Private Facebook group!