Tag: The Mandalorian
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All the Andor Easter Eggs You’ve Missed
Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for Episodes 1-11 of Andor.One of the most refreshing things about Andor is that it seems like it’s the first Star Wars series that isn’t tied to the Jedi and the Skywalker saga. Although The Mandalorian started off as a western on the outskirts of the galaxy, untouched by…
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Studio Ghibli Teases Lucasfilm Collab w/ Image of Hayao Miyazaki & Grogu
The plot only thickens as legendary Japanese production company Studio Ghibli doubles down on teasing a mysterious project that they have been working on with Lucasfilm — the birthplace of the Star Wars franchise. After publishing an intriguing video on Twitter with only both studios’ logos being shown, the official Studio Ghibli account posted a…
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All the Potential Moles in Andor Ranked From Civilian to Definite Spy
Editor’s Note: The following contains spoilers for Episodes 1-9 of Andor.Star Wars isn’t exactly a franchise known for its moral complexity. Its stories are almost always clean-cut tales of good versus evil, a dichotomy that is perhaps best symbolized by the Jedi and the Sith. Even when dabbling in the moral gray, such as in…
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Giancarlo Esposito, Ke Huy Quan, Anthony Mackie, Billy Bob Thornton Join the Russo Brothers‘ ’The Electric State’ for Netflix (Exclusive)
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo are expanding the cast of “The Electric State,” their next film for Netflix, with Giancarlo Esposito (“The Mandalorian”) and Ke Huy Quan (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”). Anthony Mackie (“The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”) and Billy Bob Thornton (“The Gray Man”) have also signed on in voice roles.Set in…
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The Star Wars TV Shows We Wish We Had — And A Few We’re Ok With Not Seeing
Andor is the latest in what seems like an exciting future for Star Wars on television. In the next few years, we will be getting shows such as Ahsoka, The Acolyte, Lando, Skeleton Crew, and additional seasons of both The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch. Although Star Wars is one of the most successful film…
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Andor Character Guide: Meet The Cast Of The Rogue One Prequel Series
“Andor” might be a movie spinoff focused on a familiar character, but in terms of the overall “Star Wars” canon it’s right out on the fringes. The first Disney+ series set in that galaxy far far away, “The Mandalorian,” started out on relatively fresh and original turf, but by season 2 it had been dragged…
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Andor’s Biggest Strength Is That It’s Not In A Rush
The first three episodes of “Andor” have finally premiered, and it’s clear that this isn’t your typical Disney+ “Star Wars” series. With 12 episodes in the first season, it’s far longer than any of the earlier live-action offerings. Set five years before the events of “Rogue One,” the seires tells the story of Cassian Andor (Diego…
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The Last Of Us Teaser: Pedro Pascal And Bella Ramsey Hit The Road As Joel And Ellie
Hopefully you still remember the crafting recipe for shivs, because it’ll soon be time to return to the world of “The Last of Us.” The critically-acclaimed post-apocalyptic video game from Naughty Dog has been adapted for the screen at HBO, with Pedro Pascal (“The Mandalorian”) once again playing a reluctant dad to a scrappy orphan…
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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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Gremlins Director Joe Dante Is Not A Fan Of Grogu
While a good chunk of the world fell in love with a little green alien from an unnamed “Star Wars” species in “The Mandalorian,” “Gremlins” director Joe Dante isn’t one of them. He’s got a reason for not being a fan, though, and it’s questionable. If you’ve never seen “Gremlins” — and why the hell not?…