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This Weeks Publications – 24th March 2025
Welcome to week 12 of 2025 and our list detailing what new publications to expect from a galaxy far, far away.
What’s The Coolest Tech In Star Wars? | The Clone Wars | Star Wars Kids
Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka, the Droids, and the Clones have some pretty cool tech! Stream Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+ now.
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025: Fan Groups Area
Visit Hall 5 at Star Wars Celebration Japan to experience Bachi Makoo, an outer rim trading post town created by the costume fan groups including 501st Legion, Dark Empire, Droid Builders, Galactic Academy, Saber Guild, Mando Mercs Costume Club and Rebel Legion.
Rebel Scum Con Second Edition: Matthew Wood Attending
Matthew Wood, Supervising Sound Editor at Skywalker Sound plus the voice of General Grievous and the Battle Droids, is the latest guest announced as attending the second annual Rebel Scum Con taking place between August 8th and 10th, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
Requesting Your Surrender Squad Pack for Star Wars: Shatterpoint Coming Soon
The Requesting Your Surrender Squad Pack features five miniatures from The Clone Wars era including Jedi Master Kit Fisto, Jedi Knight Nahdar Vebb, Commander Fil and two of Fil’s Clones, and is coming to Star Wars: Shatterpoint next week, March 28th, 2025.
Eman Esfandi Attending Liverpool Comic Con, May 3rd – 4th, 2025
Eman Esfandi, Ezra Bridger in the Ahsoka series on Disney+, will be attending Liverpool Comic Con at ACC Liverpool Campus, on May 3rd and 4th, 2025.
Immediate Media’s LEGO Star Wars Magazine #120 Out Now in the UK
Issue #120 of the LEGO Star Wars Magazine from Immediate Media is out now in the UK and features the usual array of comics, posters, puzzles and competitions, with an Imperial Commando minifigure and extra previously released set, costing £7.50.
Jeryl Prescott Attending London Film and Comic Con, July 5th and 6th, 2025
Jeryl Prescott, Aktropaw, one of the Great Mothers in Star Wars: Ahsoka, is attending London Film and Comic Con between July 5th and 6th, 2025, at Olympia London, joining Ahsoka's Fight Coordinator Ming Qiu and Ravi Cabot-Conyers from Skeleton Crew.
Tickets Available Now for LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition at Melbourne Museum from May 4th, 2025
Tickets are on sale now for the LEGO Star Wars: The Exhibition opening on May 4th, 2025 and running through to January 26th, 2026, at the Melbourne Museum in Australia, bringing the Star Wars galaxy to life through LEGO bricks.
New Adventures Await! | Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures | Star Wars Kids
New episodes, bigger adventures! Watch all new episodes of Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures available now on Disney+ and Disney Jr.
Rebel Force Radio: The Legacy of Colin Cantwell: The Original Star Wars Concept Artist
Join Jimmy and Jason on Rebel Force Radio as they discuss the latest Star Wars news.
John Boyega Shares How Tom Cruise Introduced Him to J.J. Abrams for The Force Awakens
During John Boyega's Popverse-moderated Spotlight panel at last weekend's Emerald City Comic Con, he shared that an introduction to J.J. Abrams by Tom Cruise along with his turn in the 2011 cult classic Attack the Block helped land him the role in The Force Awakens.
Echo Base Live Episode XVI: Kenneth Colley Cancelled
Unfortunately Kenneth Colley can no longer attend Echo Base Live Episode XVI: Destroy the Death Star, on Saturday, March 29th, 2025 at the Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch, and a replacement guest will be announced soon.
Congo: A Curse of Riches | Lucasfilm Historical Documentary
Lucasfilm continues with their release of acclaimed historical documentaries, produced by George Lucas for The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones on DVD, with Congo: A Curse of Riches.
Hayden Christensen Attending Comic Con Brussels, May 10th – 11th, 2025
Hayden Christensen, Darth Vader in the Prequel Trilogy and in the Obi-Wan Kenobi & Ahsoka shows on Disney+, will be attending Comic Con Brussels at Tour & Taxis, Brussels, on Saturday, May 10th, 2025.
Cherish Chen on Writing Marvel’s Star Wars: Doctor Aphra – Chaos Agent
Doctor Aphra is set to headline a new ongoing comic series from Marvel starting this June, titled Star Wars: Doctor Aphra - Chaos Agent, written by rising star Cherish Chen who spoke to Collider saying, "I cannot wait to share what we’ve been working on".
Rebel Scum Con Second Edition: Femi Taylor Attending
Femi Taylor, Twi'lek dancer Oola in Return of the Jedi, is the latest guest announced for the second annual Rebel Scum Con taking place between August 8th and 10th, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Dallas Frisco Hotel & Convention Center.
Comic Solicitations: Marvel – June 2025
Marvel Comics have announced their solicitations for May 2025.
The Mandalorian Wielding The Darksaber?! | Lightsaber Academy | Star Wars Kids
Learn the ways of the Darksaber on this episode of Lightsaber Academy! With the help of the Saber Guild, you can learn to wield the ultimate weapon of Mandalore just like a Mandalorian.
Star Wars Comic Previews: March 26, 2025
An early look inside the pages of the Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics Star Wars titles for release on March 26, 2025.
Gentle Giant Ltd. K-2SO Premier Collection Statue from Star Wars: Andor
Ahead of the second season of Andor coming to Disney+ next month, Gentle Giant Ltd. have revealed the K-2SO Premier Collection Statue available to pre-order now and expected to ship in Q4 2025.
Doctor Aphra is Back in a New Marvel Comics Ongoing Series in June 2025
Everyone's favourite Star Wars Doctor is back. Yes, Doctor Aphra returns again from June 2025, with Cherish Chen penning the new ongoing series from Marvel Comics.
Tony Gilroy Calls Andor The Most “Important Thing I’ll Ever Do”
The Playlist spoke to Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy about the upcoming final season of the show and he explained that what he’s achieved could be his masterwork and called it the most “important” thing he’s ever done.
Star Wars Artist Matt Busch on Creating Encounter on Panna Prime for Acme Archives
Star Wars Artist Matt Busch shares tips, tricks, and techniques for illustrating the Acme Archives art print, Encounter on Panna Prime, based on the first appearance of Boba Fett in the Star Wars Holiday Special.
Skywalking Through Neverland #507: WIG OUT with Maria Sandoval – Mando-verse Head Hair Designer
Join Skywalking Through Neverland duo Sarah and Richard for their latest episode (#507) discussing all the latest Star Wars and Disney news.
Gentle Giant Ltd. Darth Maul (Shirtless) Mini Bust from Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Gentle Giant Ltd. have revealed the Darth Maul (Shirtless) Mini Bust from Star Wars: The Clone Wars available to pre-order now and expected to ship in Q4 2025.
Samuel L. Jackson Shares How Bruce Willis Inspired His Marvel Role
Samuel L. Jackson has spoken how Bruce Willis inspired him to take up his role as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making his debut in Iron Man back in 2008.
Emily Swallow Attending Comic Con Scotland, October 11th – 12th
Emily Swallow, The Armorer in The Mandalorian, is attending Comic Con Scotland between October 11th and 12th at Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh.
Ezra’s Jedi Training and Kanan vs. Rex! | Star Wars Rebels | Star Wars Kids
Kanan and Rex argue over who is a better teacher for Ezra. Is Kanan's use of the force more valuable than Rex's need for discipline?
Adam Savage Stunned by Star Wars AT-ST Garage Kit from Merlin Models
Adam Savage tackles the new 1/24 scale AT-ST Scout Walker as seen in the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back.
Regal Robot’s Tom Spina Interviews Star Wars Sculptor, Judy Elkins, About Yuzzum Alien
Tom Spina chats with Return of the Jedi creature maker, Judy Elkins, about her work making the original maquette for the Yuzzum alien, ahead of the release of Regal Robot's Archive Collection Concept Maquette of the character on March 25th at noon EST.
Hasbro Pulse Star Wars Fanstream Event on March 25th at 11am EST | 3pm BST
The third Hasbro Pulse Star Wars Fanstream event of 2025 will take place on Tuesday, March 25th, at 11am ET | 3pm BST, with promises of new figure reveals across The Black Series and The Vintage Collection, plus there's a special guest stopping by too!