📰 New Zine Includes Original 'Andor' Season 2 Pitch

'LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy' Poster and Trailer Released

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Karl Sander
August 19, 2025

Good Morning, Youtinians. It's been a big week in Star Wars news. While we mark the passing of another actor who has helped bring the mythos to life, we find still more to celebrate with both Andor and LEGO. There's a lot to cover, so let's make the jump.

Lucasfilm Releases Andor Zine With Tony Gilroy's Season 2 Pitch

Image Credit: Lucasfilm/Youtini Illustration

Lucasfilm has released a zine celebrating Andor's 14 Emmy Award nominations, including Best Drama Series.

What's a Zine?:

  • Zines are traditionally non-commercial, usually fan-driven publications focusing on specific subjects. The medium's independent nature makes it a fun choice given the show's focus on the Rebel Alliance's early, underground days.  

  • Titled REBELIÓN, the zine is also part of the campaign to win votes before the Awards next month.

What's inside:

  • REBELIÓN includes new art, sheet music, and behind-the-scenes photos.

  • Even more exciting, the zine includes Tony Gilroy's original pitch for Season 2! Here's a brief excerpt:

When we return for season two, a year will have passed since the riot on Ferrix and Cassian's take-me-or-kill-me ultimatum to Luthen. He's now at the tip of Luthen's spear, and we'll realize how ambitious the network has grown and how much Cassian has changed already.

We’re all fine here now — how are you? In keeping with zines' traditional do-it-yourself nature, Lucasfilm initially released REBELIÓN at pop-up locations in Los Angeles. The rest of us can access it digitally, including the rest of Tony Gilroy's 2022 pitch!

LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past Poster and Trailer Released

Image Credit: Lucasfilm/Youtini Illustration

LEGO just does not stop when it comes to Star Wars excitement, and this brick-tastic week was no exception! As one of our Youtini colleagues put it: "I go to lunch for one hour and we get LEGO Revan?!"

The Latest:

  • The official trailer and poster for LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past arrived on Thursday, August 14.

  • The four-part sequel series comes to Disney+ on September 19.

  • The poster includes Sig with his orange lightsaber and an ominous-looking Solitus taking up the top third of the image.

The Hype: Among some of the fun details we see:

  • A majestic porgil: a blend of Ahch-To's porgs and the purrgil from Star Wars Rebels and Ahsoka.

  • The legendary Billy Dee Williams makes a triumphant return as the Landolorian ... which is exactly what it sounds like!

  • Other favorites, including Ashley Eckstein, Catherine Taber, Cameron Monaghan, Nika Futterman, and James Arnold Taylor, also return.

  • We even see Jaxxon, the legendary Lepi, first introduced in the first-ever Star Wars comic book series! (Where's Cavan Scott? Is he alright?)

The Most Exciting Reveal? The trailer has a clip beginning at 1:03 minutes that had fans (including us here at Youtini!) buzzing!

  • A Sith-looking animated minifig ambushes Sig and Dev, wearing a hood and what looks like a Mandalorian-style mask!

  • The Sith weilds two lightsabers, one red and one violet!

  • Neither Lucasfilm nor Atomic Cartoons has confirmed the minifig's identity, but it seems pretty clear to us!

We’re all fine here now — how are you? Just when we thought we couldn't love LEGO Star Wars any more than we already do! Be sure to join the conversation in our Discord and let us know what you think!

Remembering Terence Stamp

Image Credit: Lucasfilm

Legendary actor Terence Stamp died over the weekend at the age of 87.

Stamp portrayed Chancellor Finis Valorum in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (Episode I).

Terence Stamp's Story

  • Born in East London in 1938, he earned a scholarship to drama school. His acting career spanned six decades.

  • He earned an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor and a Golden Globe for best newcomer for the titular role in 1962's Billy Budd.

  • His work in 1994's The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert garnered BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

  • He also played General Zod in Superman and Superman II.

  • Producer Harry Saltzman also approached him to replace Sean Connery as James Bond, but Stamp recalled that his ideas about the character kept him from landing the role.

We’re all fine here now — how are you? In a statement, Stamp's family said, "He leaves behind an extraordinary body of work, both as an actor and as a writer, that will continue to touch and inspire people for years to come." Like other creators we remember and celebrate, Terence Stamp contributed to the rich tapestry of the franchise we love so much. May the Force be with you, Mr. Stamp.

🛰️ In the Youtiniverse

🎙️ On the latest episode of The Youtini Show, listen to Corey, Eric, and Wes discuss the Matt Smith Starfighter casting news, LEGO Star Wars excitement, and more!

🎙️ Join the Legends Lookback crew as they look back at their 19-book journey through the New Jedi Order series.

🧭 Smuggler’s Finds

Fresh Star Wars treasures, hand-picked by the Youtini crew.

  • Whether you're rewatching your favorite Star Wars movie or series, or your favorite team's grav-ball match, you'll probably want something to nibble on. This Death Star popcorn maker is the ultimate snacking power in the universe; we suggest you use it.

  • Just like Cassian, you can keep the loyal (if sardonic) K-2SO close by with this LEGO set. With 845 pieces, the set includes a stand, an information placard, and a K-2 minifig. The completed model is poseable and stands 16 inches high!

  • Update your wardrobe with this Star Wars T-shirt! The design takes a fresh look at the classic logo with vibrant colors and a lightweight, classic fit.

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