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The Force is back on the big screen, and we’re diving into The Mandalorian & Grogu. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni bring their version of the galaxy from streaming to theaters—but does it work as a feature film, or is it simply an extra-long episode of the TV series? Does the movie lose sight of one of Star Wars‘ enduring themes—that authoritarian, totalitarian government is bad—or does it find new ideas to explore? What subtle (and not-so-subtle) connections tie it to the larger Star Wars universe, from the original trilogy to The Clone Wars, Rebels, and the modern Disney+ era? And how do its impressive practical effects, from puppetry to stop-motion techniques, recapture some of the tactile magic that defined classic Star Wars?

We also pay tribute to the passing of Oscar-winning editor Marcia Lucas, whose work helped shape the original trilogy, and voice actor Tom Kane, the unforgettable voice of Yoda, narrator of The Clone Wars, and countless other characters. Join Mark Baumgarten, Vicky Jakubowski, and Juan Sanmiguel as they channel the Force to discuss this latest chapter from Lucasfilm.