Tag: Star Wars
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Boba Fett’s First-Ever Appearance Actually Wasn’t In Star Wars Movies Or TV
Who thought to call it Star Wars Celebration, and not The Boba Fête?At last recount, the character of Boba Fett was one of thousands of clones extracted from his father, Jango Fett (Temuera Morrison), in “Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.” Boba’s childhood wasn’t a happy one, however. The kid was present when…
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‘Andor’ at TCA: Two-Year Saga Will Walk Audiences ‘Right Into’ ‘Rogue One’
Disney and Lucasfilm’s “Andor” will be a two-season television event, but showrunner Tony Gilroy has clarified how the series will cover the five years between its start and “Rogue One.”During Wednesday’s TCA panel for the series, Gilroy shared that “Andor: Part 1” will cover one year in the life of the rising rebel Cassian Andor…
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‘Andor’ Trailer: Diego Luna Leads ‘Star Wars’ Spy Thriller as Show Unveils New Release Date
“Andor” is putting the war in “Star Wars.”The upcoming Disney+ series, originally slated for an August 31 release, confirmed a delayed premiere date to September 21. Diego Luna, as the titular Cassian Andor, dares to steal from the Empire in a tense new trailer with Stellan Skarsgård leading the charge against the regime. Forest Whitaker,…
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Even Ewan McGregor Couldn’t Save Moulin Rouge! From Star Wars
Baz Luhrmann’s “Moulin Rouge!” enchanted audiences with its colorful and frantic imagery, sweeping romantic music, and heartfelt performances from Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. But the road to its release was rocky with numerous production delays that caused a scheduling conflict with the sci-fi juggernaut “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones,” which coincidentally also stars McGregor as…
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‘I’m an all-or-nothing person’: actor Maisie Richardson-Sellers on risks, rewards and keeping it real
Her first ever role was in Star Wars, but Maisie Richardson-Sellers is also fascinated by more down-to- earth stories about women, queer love and politicsMaisie Richardson-Sellers has often taken a leap of faith, and it’s nearly always paid off. Before the 30-year-old made her first ever on-screen appearance, in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, no…
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Taron Egerton Explains Why He Dropped Out Of ‘Solo’ Auditions & Lawrence Kasdan Says A Disney+ Series Isn’t In The Works
For a time, Lucasfilm seemed poise to explore the galaxy’s future concurrently —Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker saga—while also filling gaps in the “Star Wars” mythology. A prequel film like “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” made a billion-plus at the box office. Still, that early prequel-movie success was quickly cut short by “Solo: A Star…
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Pedro Pascal Worried ‘The Mandalorian’ Wouldn’t ‘Be Compelling’ to ‘Star Wars’ Fans
Pedro Pascal admitted he may have been a little tentative about just how much success “The Mandalorian” could find among “Star Wars” fans.The “Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent” actor and “Narcos” alum leads the hit Disney+ series, which debuted in 2019. Pascal plays bounty hunter Din Djarin, who saves Baby Yoda and ventures on quests…
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‘Stranger Things’ Writers Deny Changing Controversial Season 1 Scene
Ever since “Stranger Things” creators Matt and Ross Duffer admitted to digitally altering special effects in past episodes, speculation has run rampant about other changes they may have made to the popular Netflix series without telling fans.“We have George Lucas’d things also that people don’t know about,” Matt Duffer said in a recent interview, referring…
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Jack Quaid Is Finally Forgiven by Amandla Stenberg Over ‘Hunger Games’ Kill: Fans ‘Spitting on Me’ for Years
Just look how far they’ve come!“The Boys” star Jack Quaid and “Bodies Bodies Bodies” (plus “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte” lead) Amandla Stenberg had a mini “Hunger Games” reunion during 2022 San Diego Comic-Con exactly 10 years since facing off in the Panem arena. Quaid made his acting debut as Marvel in the 2012 adaptation…
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That ’70s Show Set The Stage For A Sneaky James Bond Reunion
Nostalgia operates on 20-year cycles — that’s why the late 1990s produced a series aptly titled, “That ’70s Show.” Many supporting characters and guest stars were, naturally, ’70s cultural icons. Tommy Chong repurposed his comic persona as Leo, a former hippie and owner of the local photo shop. Dwayne Johnson guest-starred as his own father,…