It's part one of our two-part interview with Anthony Breznican, senior writer for Entertainment Weekly and the trusted source for Star Wars news. Punch it!

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We've got lots to share about Saw Gerrera, the character played by Forest Whitaker in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Will he jeopardize the mission? Punch it!

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We get some new pictures and new details about the characters appearing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story thanks to Entertainment Weekly... Punch it!

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It's official - Darth Vader appears in Rogue One! We're discussing the details of his cameo here, as well as how he might be revealed in the next trailer. Punch it!

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In this Star Wars: Rebels Briefing, we're looking at Season 1, Episode 4 - "Breaking Ranks," and a covert op to destroy a kyber crystal shipment. Punch it!

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"Lightsaber Lost" is Season 2, Episode 11 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and pretends to be about arms dealers, but is really about a pickpocket. Punch it!

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A month or more of reshoots, totaling 40% or more of the film? A lot of this Rogue One reshoot news seems to have been blown out of proportion. Punch it!

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Along with the cover, a teaser for the elements of their big first-look piece on Rogue One, and a Good Morning America segment. We're digging in... Punch it!

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Kylo Ren "betrayed" the new Jedi, and is responsible for their "destruction." Haven't we heard these words before, and with different meanings? Punch it!

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Ironically, the Empire destroyed all of its records before they found out they had a use for them. More about galaxy-shaping events discussed here. Punch it!

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Last we knew, the Empire was forced into a treaty and harsh sanctions. Are they still out there, nursing a grudge and waiting to strike? Punch it!

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"Rise of the Old Masters" - Season 1, Episode 3 of Star Wars Rebels - has a great emotional payoff/tie-in to the Prequel and Original Trilogies. Punch it!

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In this Clone Wars Briefing, we're covering "The Deserter" (Season 2, Episode 10). And it broaches some pretty deep topics for a kids' cartoon. Punch it!

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Mads Mikkelsen pipes up again, and a potential spoiler about Rey's parentage is debunked in this weekly update on Rogue One and Episode VIII. Punch it!

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More guests announced for Star Wars Celebration Europe! Plus the tattoo pavilion, juried artists, and cosplayers galore. Less than a month away ... Punch it!

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Introducing a new resource on Star Wars 7x7 - the New Republic Timeline, chronicling major events between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. Punch it!

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21 ABY. That's when the seeds of the First Order were first planted. Here's the scoop behind the plot to fund and foster the enemy of the Republic. Punch it!

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Claudia Gray's novel Star Wars: Bloodline doesn't tell us much about the Resistance but it does tell us some crucial things, including its origin. Punch it!

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We get a taste of the General's motivation in "Grievous Intrigue," Season 2, Episode 9 of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. We dig into the backstory, too. Punch it!

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A Star Wars Rebels briefing featuring Season 1, Episode 2 - "Fighter Flight." It's a fluff piece, with funny moments and a couple of neat extras. Punch it!

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Never mind the echo chamber. We get to the heart of the matter with sources and news you can trust about Rogue One. Also, Star Wars Episode VIII. Punch it!

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Gareth Edwards, Kathleen Kennedy, Dave Filoni, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill are the headliners announced so far for Star Wars Celebration Europe. Punch it!

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Six years before The Force Awakens, it looks like Ben Solo, aka Kylo Ren, is estranged from Han and Leia, and may already be headed down a dark path. Punch it!

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We're looking at every mention of Luke Skywalker in Claudia Gray's Star Wars: Bloodline to see what we can learn about the mystery surrounding him. Punch it!

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"Droids in Distress" is the official Season 1, Episode 1 of Star Wars Rebels, and features some familiar faces - R2-D2, C-3PO, and Bail Organa. Punch it!

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In this Star Wars: The Clone Wars Briefing, we're covering Brain Invaders - Season 2, Episode 8. Punch it!

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There's more to our interview with Chris Taylor, author of How Star Wars Conquered the Universe! We've got it right here for you. Punch it!

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We're celebrating 700 episodes of Star Wars 7x7 with a special guest interview featuring Chris Taylor, author of How Star Wars Conquered the Universe. Punch it!

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Spin cycles are on! More sources are coming out of the woodwork about the Rogue One reshoots, and some of it is good news...some, not so much. Punch it!

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The New York Post "Page Six" headline: "Disney execs in a panic over upcoming ‘Star Wars’ film." Could it be? Or is it just a blown-up rumor? Punch it!

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