Ion Cannon | Star Wars Entertainment Reviews

Solo: A Star Wars Story hits theaters next week, Friday, May 25, reintroducing a new generation to the galaxy’s favorite smuggler. To help you prepare for the film, William’s longtime friend Brendan Hugo joins us for our spoiler-free review. We also have a written version for those who prefer to read instead of listen, and stay tuned for our spoiler-filled episode next weekend once the film hits theaters, where we’ll dissect every aspect of the plot. Update: Our full spoiler-filled review is now available! Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for

Tom, Stephen, and William discuss the exciting announcement of the next Star Wars animated series—Resistance—coming to Disney Channel and Disney XD this fall. They also review the second season of the Forces of Destiny animated shorts. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like The Clone Wars, Rebels, and Resistance to books, comics, games, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Amy Ratcliffe from Nerdist joins Tom, Stephen, and William to recap the fourth and final season of Star Wars Rebels and discuss their favorite moments. We also chat about the second trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story and hear from Tom and his son Eric about their experience at The Void’s Secrets of the Empire VR experience. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels to books, comics, games, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

After four and a half amazing years, Star Wars Rebels has officially come to an end. Michael and Christy from Cloud City Casino and Galactic Fashion join Tom, Stephen, and William to review Rebels 414 “A Fool’s Hope” and 415 “Family Reunion — and Farewell.” Ezra calls in every favor he can to rally together a ragtag group for a seemingly impossible fight against Governor Pryce and her Imperial forces.  The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels to books, comics, games, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May t

The big day has finally arrived. After 4.5 fantastic years, Star Wars Rebels is finally ending. Ion Cannon had the honor of attending a screening of the series finale with the cast and crew, as well as a number of fans. Our review of the finale, along with our impressions of the screening itself, will be out on Tuesday night. In the meantime, we had an opportunity to catch up with Dave Filoni and chat with him about the World Between Worlds (is it really time travel?), Kanan and Hera’s relationship, Ahsoka, his thoughts on looking back on the series, and more. With us were a number of fellow podcasters including Aaron Goins, Bryan Young, Johnamarie Macias, Sandra Choute, Teresa Delgado, and Tricia Barr. Don’t worry, there are no spoilers for the series finale. Enjoy! The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels to boo

Star Wars Rebels dropped a galaxy-shattering pair of episodes tonight as it races toward next week’s series finale. Johnamarie Macias from The Wookiee Gunner joins Tom, Stephen, and William to review Rebels 412 “Wolves and a Door” and 413 “A World Between Worlds.” Ezra leads the Ghost crew back to the Jedi Temple on Lothal where they discover that the Empire has diabolical plans for the powerful secrets it holds. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels to books, comics, games, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening

Star Wars Rebels is back for the final seven episodes of the series, and the show returned from hiatus with a very emotional two-parter. Mark Hurliman from The Star Wars Report joins Tom, Stephen, and William to review Rebels 410 “Jedi Night” and 411 “Dume.” The Ghost crew infiltrates the Imperial headquarters on Lothal to save Hera. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels to books, comics, games, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Lucasfilm surprised fans by releasing the long-awaited first look at Solo: A Star Wars Story during Super Bowl LII. Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they dissect the film’s first teaser trailer and the “Big Game” TV spot. They also break down the exciting mid-season trailer for Star Wars Rebels and play “Death Watch”–guessing who will survive the climactic events of the end of the series. Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo befriends his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and meets the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.   The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilo

Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi is finally here! Now that you’ve had a chance to digest the film, here’s our full review where we analyze and dissect every element of the story. So grab your Wookiee copilot and prepare for a wild ride. WARNING: This episode contains massive spoilers for The Last Jedi. If you haven’t seen it yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening to our review. For our spoiler-free impressions, check out our previous episode or read our written review. Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Solo

Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi arrives in theaters on Friday, December 15, and Stephen’s longtime friend Brian Handy joins us for our spoiler-free review of the exciting follow-up to 2015’s The Force Awakens. Brian also recaps Saturday’s red carpet premiere in LA, which he was able to attend. How did Rian Johnson do with his first Star Wars movie? Listen to our review to find out. Or, if you’d prefer, read our written review. And stay tuned for a spoiler-filled episode this weekend once the film hits theaters, where will dissect every aspect of the plot. Update: Our full spoiler-filled review is now available! Having taken her first steps into the Jedi world, Rey joins Luke Skywalker on an adventure with Leia, Finn and Poe that unlocks mysteries of the Force and secrets of the past. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://ww

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Christy from Galactic Fashion, as they review Leia: Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray. Sixteen-year-old Princess Leia Organa faces the most challenging task of her life so far: proving herself in the areas of body, mind, and heart to be formally named heir to the throne of Alderaan. When Leia discovers what her parents and their allies are planning behind closed doors, she finds herself facing what seems like an impossible choice: dedicate herself to the people of Alderaan, including the man she loves or to the galaxy at large, which is in desperate need of a rebel hero… The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.ap

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Teresa Delgado from Star Wars Bookworms, as they review they review the mid-season finale of Star Wars Rebels season four, “Rebel Assault.” They also discuss the exciting news about Rian Johnson’s upcoming Star Wars trilogy and the live-action TV series. Hera leads a courageous attack against Grand Admiral Thrawn’s forces, but when things go awry, her battle to win must become a daring escape if she is to survive. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Aaron Goins from Star Wars Bookworms, as they review they review the seventh and eighth episodes of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “Kindred” and “Crawler Commanders.” Tracked back to their hidden base by a mysterious Imperial agent, the rebels must trust some seemingly dangerous native creatures, who are far more than meets the eye. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they review they review the fifth and sixth episodes of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “The Occupation” and “Flight of the Defender.” Ezra and the Ghost crew are called back to Lothal when a new Imperial threat rises. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Pete Morrison from the Rebels Report, as they review they review the third and fourth episodes of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “In the Name of the Rebellion.” This two-parter brings the series ever closer to Rogue One and A New Hope with the introduction of Yavin 4, the return of Saw Gerrera, and much more! As members of the Rebel Alliance, Ezra and the Ghost crew must accept a mission to spy on an Imperial outpost they would rather destroy. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Erin from the 501st Legion, as they review they review the two-part premiere of the final season of Star Wars Rebels, “Heroes of Mandalore.” Sabine leads the rescue of her father from the Empire and must decide to destroy or use a deadly weapon. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson. They also discuss the exciting new trailer for The Last Jedi and recap all of the news from New York Comic Con. One of the most cunning and merciless officers of the First Order, Captain Phasma commands the favor of her superiors, the respect of her peers, and the terror of her enemies. But for all her renown, Phasma remains as virtually unknown as the impassive expression on her gleaming chrome helmet. Now, an adversary is bent on unearthing her mysterious origins—and exposing a secret she guards as zealously and ruthlessly as she serves her masters.   The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https:/

Join your hosts Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the finale of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures season two, “Free Fall” and “Return of the Return of the Jedi.” 212: Rowan battles M-OC in the upper atmosphere of Shantipole. 213: The Freemakers wind up in the middle of the Battle of Endor where Rowan has his final confrontation with M-OC. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Join your hosts Tom and William as they review the 11th and 12th episodes of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures season two, “A Perilous Rescue” and “Escape from Coruscant.” 210: Yearning for adventure and excitement, Rowan launches himself on a solo mission that brings him face-to-face with M-OC. 211: Against orders, Kordi and Zander take the Arrowhead to Coruscant in a desperate bid to save their brother. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.

Join your hosts Tom and William, along with Teresa Delgado from Star Wars Bookworms, as they review the eighth and ninth episodes of LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures season two, “The Pit and the Pinnacle” and “Flight of the Arrowhead.” 208: Rowan is drawn to a planet rich in Kyber crystals. 209: The Freemakers must build the Arrowhead. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away, including Rebels, the sequel trilogy, spin-off films, and more. Email: contact@ioncannoncast.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and May the Force be with you.