Tag: Rogue One
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Showrunner Tony Gilroy Brought A Lesson From Jason Bourne To His Work On Andor
How do you successfully breathe new life into a beloved, 45-year-old franchise? The answer might not be what you’d expect.Season 1 of “Andor” on Disney+ is coming to a close, and though it has had lower viewership than previous “Star Wars” series, it is by far the best and most innovative of the pack. Despite…
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Luthen’s Art Gallery in Andor Is Full of Star Wars Easter Eggs
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-10 of Andor.Andor has managed to set itself apart from the rest of the Star Wars shows on Disney+. A large part of that is due to the grounded and gritty tone surrounding Diego Luna’s Rogue One protagonist, but there’s also the fact that the series has…
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Denise Gough Doesn’t Want A Redemption For Andor’s Dedra Meero
One of the more interesting characters on “Andor” is Dedra Meero, the Imperial Security Bureau officer played by Denise Gough. When we first meet Dedra, the audience learns to identify with her through the challenges she faces in her job. It just so happens that she works for the Empire, traditionally the villains of the…
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The Soundtrack To The First Four Episodes Of Andor Has Been Released, With More To Follow
You know, I haven’t really bothered to take a reading of the room when it comes to “Andor.” Do the fans and critics love it? Do they hate it? I have no idea, but I do know that it’s quickly becoming one of my favorite “Star Wars” series. From its filmic look to the surprisingly adult themes (people have…
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Andor: How Skeen’s Betrayal Changes Cassian’s Trajectory
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-7 of Andor.Week to week, Andor continues to expand what’s possible in the Star Wars universe, providing breathtaking spectacle without undercutting character depth and nuance. Tony Gilroy has deliberately paced this series in order to make the quiet character moments matter as much as the climatic action.…
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Andor Using Real Locations Makes the Show’s Direction More Dynamic
The latest addition to the Star Wars franchise, Tony Gilroy’s moodier and more pensive series Andor, is something of a refreshing departure — that is, a departure from the precedent set by Lucasfilm’s other live-action series that have debuted on Disney+. Even the most recent episode “The Eye,” delivers a tense and melancholic heist escapade…
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‘Andor’ Echoes and Foreshadows Cassian’s Character in ‘Rogue One’
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-6 of Andor.Ever since Andor was first announced, Star Wars fans have speculated on how the series might bring Diego Luna’s future Rebel leader closer to the man he was in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. This week’s episode, “The Eye”, takes a major step toward…
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Andor Breaks Away From Star Wars’ Skywalker Emphasis, and That’s a Good Thing
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 1-4 of Andor.Disney+’s Andor is just four episodes in, and it has already distinguished itself within the Star Wars universe. The show is not afraid to include adult themes, conflicts, and action sequences. Episode 3 even debuted Star Wars’ first use of an Earthly swear word. Perhaps…
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Tony Gilroy Discusses Taking ‘Star Wars’ Seriously, The Original 5-Year-Plan, & Where ‘Andor’ Is All Headed [The Rogue Ones Podcast Interview]
‘The Rogue Ones: A Star Wars Andor Podcast’ returns with hosts Mike DeAngelo and The Playlist’s Editor-In-Chief, Rodrigo Perez. As with the previous episodes, each week, our hosts will recap and review the latest “Andor” episode and welcome cast members and creatives from the show to discuss all things “Andor” and maybe a few other…
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Andor Episode 3 Perfectly Builds Tension and Panic With Sound
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Andor Episodes 1-3Star Wars is a franchise with one of the most recognizable sounds. From John Williams’ epic score to Darth Vader’s breathing, to the Death Star’s Imperial alarms, and to the infamous Wilhelm scream as Easter eggs. Gareth Edwards’ Rogue One was the first spin-off film apart…