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Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 DAY ONE // #290
Season 1, Ep. 437
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Star Wars: STARFIGHTER!? The Mandalorian & Grogu!? A MAUL Series... STAR WARS CELEBRATION JAPAN 2025 is here! Our very own Matt Hudson is joined by Dave Dunne and Emma Jenkins LIVE from the Makuhari Messe in Japan for on-the-ground coverage of the Con. Meanwhile, Luke Bligh and Eammon Jacobs breakdown DAY ONE of the Celebration news. Together, they cover the latest Star Wars announcements, from 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer, Shawn Levy's 'Star Wars: Starfighter' film announcement featuring RYAN GOSLING, and the new Star Wars animated show 'Maul - Shadow Lord'. This is the Star Wars Celebration coverage episode you're looking for...
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