Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 is in the books. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski experienced from different perspectives, in-person and live stream, and bring you the best of both. Fangirls Going Rogue explore all the exciting reveals from panels on Ahsoka, The Clone Wars 15 Year Anniversary, Kenobi, Andor, The Mandalorian, The Acolyte, The Bad Batch, Young Jedi Adventures, and Star Wars Visions. From Thrawn and tons of Expanded Universe nods to the all the ways numerous perspectives and...

The Mandalorian season 3's second episode "The Mines of Mandalore" thrusts Bo-Katan into the spotlight. Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr giddily react, sharing thoughts on faith, music, and storytelling with a heavy focus on Bo-Katan and Din's relationship. We also draw on insights from an amazing roundtable with Bo-Katan Kryze herself - Katee Sackhoff. Listen as she talks about her acting process, Bo-Katan's emotions, and how Dave Filoni "lied...to her face!" WATCH KATEE SACKHOFF'S ROUNDTABLE:...

Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr celebrate the return of The Mandalorian. We share our experience at the World Premiere in Hollywood and reactions to the first episode. Plus we joined amazing roundtables with Executive Producers Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, and Rick Famuyiwa. There are some amazing insights. These are must listen interviews. OUR MARVEL STAR WARS ZOOM DISCUSSIONS CONTINUE MARCH 6th AT 8PM ET/5PM PT Be sure to check out our interview with The Bad Batch showrunners Brad Rau and...

Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr celebrate Galentines Day Star Wars style. Back in our early fandom days there was Leia Organa and Mon Mothma and no Star Wars girl friendships. Things have changed for the better. We pick our fangirl squads and compare the many different female friendships now exist in the galaxy far, far away. We also take a chance to celebrate other female relationships in media from Disney’s Descendants, Yellowjackets, Ms. Marvel, The Woman King, and Willow. There is an...

The Bad Batch doesn't exist without Dee Bradley Baker putting his spin on Hunter, Echo, Tech, Wrecker, and Crosshair. In advance of Season 2, he sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about bringing Clone Force 99 to life. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check out our interview with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and check back from a future interview with the voice of Omega Michelle Ang. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN...

The Bad Batch showrunners Brad Rau and Jennifer Corbett share insights into Season 2 when they join a roundtable of Star Wars media. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for Star Wars fans. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check back for upcoming interviews with Dee Bradley Baker and Michelle Ang. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 9th, 2023 at 8PM ET/5PM PT! Related Mothers, Sisters, and Lovers of Andor Interview with Charles Murray, director...

In The Bad Batch Season 2 Omega is older and wiser. In advance of Season 2, Michelle Ang sat down with a roundtable of Star Wars media to talk about the challenges facing the newest member of Clone Force 99. The Bad Batch Season 2 premieres on Disney+ on January 4th, 2023. Be sure to check out our interviews with showrunners Brad Rau and Jenniifer Corbett and the voice of the Bad Batch Dee Bradley Baker. OUR ZOOM DISCUSSIONS RETURN JANUARY 9th, 2023 at 8PM ET/5PM PT! Related Mothers,...

In a previous episode of Fangirls Going Rogue recorded at the halfway point of ANDOR Season 1, we spoke about the various and unique female characters in the show. Not one woman, but many! Now that season has wrapped, we explore the various ways that characters can be compared and contrasted: Wow is Edie different as a mother than Mon? How is Maarva’s role as a parent different than Galen in Rogue One? How do we perceive sisters in arms Vel, Cinta, and Kleya? Why it’s okay to be conflicted...

Tales of the Jedi is a series of six short-form animated fables that visits crucial moments in the lives of two Jedi - Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku - who both choose to leave the Jedi Order before Order 66. While all three of the Ahsoka stories were written by Lucasfilm key creative Dave Filoni, the middle Count Dooku animated short "Choices" was written by Charles Murray and his daughter Élan Murray. Charles also served as director. Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr talk to Charles Murray about...

After reading Tony Gilroy's interview on StarWars.com where he discusses "The Education of Cassian Andor" as a working title for ANDOR, Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski explore the many ways the women of the critically-acclaimed show inform the central character. At the end we include a non-spoiler review for Tales of the Jedi, which arrives on Disney+ October 26th. This is must watch for Star Wars fans. We discuss The Direct's article on ANDOR audience demand. The author of the original tweet...

Fangirls Going Rogue had the chance to sit down with Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen) from upcoming Disney+ Star Wars show ANDOR. As a character that has an established relationship with Cassian Andor, Arjona offered valuable insight into the show. Also participating in the roundtable were fellow Star Wars podcasters, Richard Woloski from Skywalking Through Neverland, Mark Newbold from Fantha Tracks, Charlotte Errity and Caitlin Plesher from Skytalkers Podcast. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR ANDOR...

Sarah Woloski just returned from D23 Expo - the Disney convention that covers all Disney brands including Lucasfilm and Marvel. Tricia Barr viewed the experience on social media, and each brought a different perspective to our conversation. From the huge Lucasfilm/Marvel panel to some more intimate experiences, we share our thoughts on the weekend. Indiana Jones! The Marvels! Andor! Harrison Ford! Female Imagineers! So many great things applied to what we talk about here on Fangirls Going...

Fangirls Going Rogue participated in a media day for the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars show ANDOR. A virtual press conference was hosted by Joe Neumaier, film critic for the New York Daily News, and included the following participants: Diego Luna (“Cassian Andor” and Executive Producer) Genevieve O’Reilly (“Mon Mothma”) Kyle Soller (“Syril Karn”) Denise Gough (“Dedra Meero”) Adria Arjona (“Bix Caleen”) Tony Gilroy (Executive Producer / Writer / Showrunner) We also joined roundtables with...

Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis (Rebel Rising) is out now! Sarah Woloski and Tricia Barr dive into the worldbuilding and character arcs of princess Leia Organa and scoundrel Han Solo after the events of Return of the Jedi. This is a spoiler discussion. If you're not sure about the book check out either Sarah's Youtube review at Skywalking Through Neverland or Tricia's written non-spoiler review at FANgirl Blog. Find the book at your local bookseller or online. ...

Light & Magic is a 6-part series about the innovators and creatives who contributed to the legendary success of Industrial Light & Magic, a Lucasfilm company. From acclaimed director and screenwriter Lawrence Kasdan (The Empire Strikes Back, Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Force Awakens), the documentary features interviews with George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy, Steven Spielberg, Joe Johnston, Dennis Muren, Phil Tippett, Jean Bolte, Chrissie England, Rose Duignan, and many more. Tricia...

Star Wars tackles another legacy character with the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and delivers Big TIME! Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski explore the themes of family and identity that are integral to Deborah Chow's storytelling vision for the Disney+ series. Not only are our understandings of foundational characters Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker furthered, a diverse cast of characters - Reva, Roken, Haja, and Tala - leave their mark in the galaxy far far away. We're intrigued with the potential...

Star Wars Celebration Anaheim is over. Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski bring the fun to you. From the Obi-Wan Kenobi premiere to the surprising Tales of the Jedi panel, we share what excited us at the convention. There is a lot to look forward to in 2022 and beyond. Related: Episode 22.9: Animation is Art Tales of the Jedi Panel via Skywalking Through Neverland Tricia Barr discusses Jaina Solo on Tarkin's Top Shelf Ahsoka Tano panel at Star Wars Celebration via Tarkin's Top Shelf...

Hayden Christensen blew our minds at an intimate roundtable of Star Wars media, including Tricia Barr (FANgirl Blog / Fangirls Going Rogue), James Burns (Jedi News), Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi), and Charlotte Errity and Caitlin Plesher (Skytalkers Podcast). In advance of his return as Darth Vader in Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi, Christensen explores Anakin Skywalker's state of mind and how he approached this new chapter in the character's journey. This is a MUST LISTEN interview for Star Wars...

Moses Ingram may be new to the Star Wars universe, but she proved to be a great conversationalist at an intimate roundtable of Star Wars media, including Tricia Barr (FANgirl Blog / Fangirls Going Rogue), James Burns (Jedi News), Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi), and Charlotte Errity and Caitlin Plesher (Skytalkers Podcast). Moses Ingram shares her experiences getting ready for the action sequences and gives insight into Reva's drive to catch Obi-Wan Kenobi.  It's less than a week until...

We were chomping at the bit to talk with director Deborah Chow about her all-new Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. She shares so much at an intimate roundtable of Star Wars media, including Tricia Barr (FANgirl Blog / Fangirls Going Rogue), James Burns (Jedi News), Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi), and Charlotte Errity and Caitlin Plesher (Skytalkers Podcast). Deborah Chow directed fan-favorite episodes of The Mandalorian before being handed the reins to the Obi-Wan Kenobi series. Her insights...

Ewan McGregor brought his uncanny charm to an intimate roundtable of Star Wars media, including Tricia Barr (FANgirl Blog / Fangirls Going Rogue), James Burns (Jedi News), Dan Zehr (Coffee With Kenobi), and Charlotte Errity and Caitlin Plesher (Skytalkers Podcast). The Obi-Wan Kenobi star discusses his role as executive producer and the vision of director Deborah Chow. Obi-Wan Kenobi premieres on Disney+ Friday, May 27th, 2022. Social Media Fangirls Going Rogue Twitter | Instagram Tricia...

While Fangirls Going Rogue started with a combined love of the Star Wars films, it is undeniable that the animated shows have been a crucial part of our journey with the franchise. When Phil Lord and Christopher Miller (The LEGO Movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse) penned their op-ed in Variety following the year's Oscars slight of animation, it provided a topic near and dear to the team. Teresa Delgado, Sarah Woloski, and Tricia Barr sit down to discuss why animation and film are...

Tricia Barr and Sarah Woloski discuss the theatrical elements of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Includes excerpts from FANgirl Blog's interview with Alex Lee, Production Manager, Live Entertainment. This episode includes spoilers for the Halcyon adventure. Proceed at your own risk! https://youtu.be/gi871hc_Zkw Related Our Galactic Starcruiser coverage all in one place Laughing Place's video with Ryloth Stone DETAILS ON THE SATURDAY NIGHT'S ZOOM DISCUSSION (8pm ET/5pm PT) CAN BE FOUND...

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Teaser Trailer is here! Tricia Barr, Sarah Woloski, and Teresa Delgado dive into the beautiful cinematic visuals and how this ties into one of our favorite shows Star Wars Rebels.   Related Entertainment Weekly's First Look Photos Entertainment Weekly Obi-Wan Kenobi Cover Story Entertainment Weekly Interview with Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Deborah Chow The Hollywood Reporter article on Maul as original antagonist Star Wars Timelines announcement on StarWars.com The...

Fangirls Going Rogue and FANgirl Blog were invited to a pre-launch sailing of the exciting new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. After the first day of our adventure on the Chandrila Star Line Halcyon, we sat down with creatives behind the Starcruiser experience. First up is Matt Martin, Senior Creative Executive, Lucasfilm, who shares how the Halcyon and its story were developed. After that learn why there is so much purple food - there is...