Has it been 10 years since Star Wars Rebels premiered on Disney+? Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski explore the many ways the hit animated show has left its mark on the franchise: from Star Tours to live action Ahsoka.

Similarly, Agatha All Along has the potential to leave a lasting impression on Marvel’s storytelling universe. We compare similarities between Rebels‘ showrunner Dave Filoni and Agatha‘s showrunner Jac Schaeffer. Plus Sarah breaks down the first two versions of “The Ballad of the Witches Road”: the Sacred Chant version and Cover version.

From the news, we discuss Ewan McGregor’s Kenobi season 2 hopes and THR’s article “Is Disney Bad at Star Wars?”

Our next Zoom chat will come after Episode 6. Click here for the link and stay tuned to socials for the date and time.

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• ‘Agatha All Along’ Boss Jac Schaeffer Talks Episode Four’s Reveal and Mephisto: “That Is Larger Than Me and This Show” (THR)
• Dave Filoni interview (Fangirls Going Rogue)
• In ‘Agatha All Along,’ ‘Ballad of the Witches’ Road’ goes from sacred chant to ‘70s rock hit (LA Times)
• Star Wars’ Ewan McGregor Says Disney Is ‘Exploring’ Ideas for Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 (IGN)
• Is Disney Bad at Star Wars? An Analysis (THR)
• Star Wars Celebration Japan badge art revealed (StarWars.com)
• Vanessa Marshall interview (Fangirls Going Rogue)
• Tiya Sircar interview (Fangirls Going Rogue)

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Since our last episode San Diego Comic-Con and D23 Expo have made their mark on 2024. Sarah Woloski attended both, and she and Tricia Barr dive into the news we are most excited about! Hear about what we could expect from Agatha All Along, arriving September 18th to Disney+. We also explore the upcoming Star Wars offerings: Skeleton Crew (Dec 3), Andor Season 2 (2025), and The Mandalorian and Grogu (May 2026). They also talk about some of their favorite upcoming movies and Broadway shows announced at the Disney Entertainment panel: Zootopia 2, Frozen 3, Moana 2, The Greatest Showman, and Hercules. Tricia and Sarah share their unique perspective, as locals near Walt Disney World and Disneyland respectively, on the Disney Parks panel announcements. We would be remiss is we didn't talk about the Disney Legends Ceremoney, which honored Harrison Ford, Frank Oz, and John Williams among others. We wrap the show with a brief closing discussion on The Acolyte and some insights on Young Jedi Adventures out now Stay tuned for our next Zoom Chat as Agatha All Along kicks off next month! If you missed it, catch up on our discussion of the conclusion of The Bad Batch from last month. Related

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• Hyperspace Theories: The Acolyte and Brand Management
• Disney Parks Expansions
• Agatha All Along Sees The MCU Villain Gather Her Own Group Of ‘Covenless Witches’ – Exclusive Image (Empire Magazine)
• The Greatest Showman intro at D23 from Sarah's IG
• SDCC Michael Giacchino's Superhero Music Panel
• Skywalking Through Neverland SDCC Playlist
• Skywalking Through Neverland D23 Expo Playlist

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Ever since Star Wars Weekends, Dee Bradley Baker has been thrilling Star Wars fans with his alien and creature voice work. He brings his signature skill to Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures as Nubs, a Jedi Youngling. With the animated series premiering a new season on Disney+ and Disney Junior on August 14, 2024, Dee Bradley Baker sat down for a roundtable interview with Star Wars fansites. He shares insight on voice acting and reaching the next generation of fans. This season of Young Jedi Adventures features some exciting new characters you won't want to miss! For more of our thoughts on the series, check out our new episode of Fangirs Going Rogue coming soon.

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The Acolyte has arrived as live-action Star Wars ventures into the High Republic era. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski talk about the characters, mysteries and plot developments, and themes from the first six episodes of The Acolyte. Hear our thoughts on Osha and Mae, Sol and Qimir, Yord and Jecki, and the Jedi and their (Sith?) adversaries in the series so far.

With The Acolyte's finale arriving soon on July 16th, we'll have more to discuss on Fangirls Going Rogue and in our Zoom chats.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR PRIORITY TRANSMISSION WITH THE LESLYE HEADLAND ROUNDTABLE ON THE ACOLYTE.

If you missed it, catch up on our discussion of the conclusion of The Bad Batch from last month.

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• The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland fan roundtable discussion
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• ScreenRant notes connections between The Acolyte and Tricia Barr's The Dark Side book
• Agatha All Along Sees The MCU Villain Gather Her Own Group Of ‘Covenless Witches’ – Exclusive Image (Empire Magazine)

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Happy summertime!

The Bad Batch has ended. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski talk about the effectiveness of the ending, the character arcs, and our favorite episodes from the season. It wouldn’t be a Fangirls Going Rogue discussion without looking at some of the music: in this case the closing credits. This episode is for anyone who loved this series.

With The Acolyte’s premiere closing on June 4th we share our social media reactions. You can check out our roundtable interview with showrunner Leslye Headland here.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SEASON OF THE FORCE PRIORITY TRANSMISSION FOR ALL THE EXCITING NEWS FROM DISNEYLAND AND BATUU WEST.

DON’T MISS OUR TALES OF THE EMPIRE DISCUSSION FROM LAST MONTH!

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• The Bad Batch Closing Track “I Am Ready”

• Tricia on Who’s the Bossk podcast talking Tales of the Empire

• Houston Comic-Palooza recap on Skywalking Through Neverland

• Popcorn Bucket Design discussion on Skywalking Through Neverland

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Leslye Headland is a Star Wars fangirl. She had an idea for a story set before The Phantom Menace and took it to Kathleen Kennedy. She pitched her story as Frozen meets Kill Bill. Leslye’s vision premieres on Disney+ June 4th. Fangirs Going Rogue joined a roundtable of fansites to discuss the series with its visionary.

Thanks to our fellow Star Wars fan podcasters on the roundtable (in order of appearance): Star Wars Holocron, Jedi News, Triad of the Force, Skytalkers, Father Son Galaxy, Coffee With Kenobi, Skywalking Through Neverland, This Dad Reads, Ion Cannon podcast and Fantha Tracks.

FOR OUR FULL DISCUSSION OF TALES OF THE EMPIRE CLICK HERE.

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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.

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• 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

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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.

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