Vergleicht man die ersten fünf Tage der beiden „Star Wars“-Serien „The Acolyte“ und „Ahsoka“ auf Disney+, zeigt sich, dass das neue Format nicht mehr mit den weltweiten View-Zahlen der älteren Serie mithalten kann.
„The Acolyte“ läuft auf Disney+ (Credit: 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved.)
Spot berichtete über den erfolgreichen Start der neuen „Star Wars“-Serie „The Acolyte“ auf Disney+. Am ersten Tag generierte das Format bereits weltweit 4,8 Millionen Views. Schaut man aber ein paar Tage weiter, zeigt sich gerade im direkten Vergleich mit einem anderen „Star Wars“-Format wie „Ahsoka“, dass die Zahlen gar nicht so ruhmreich waren.
Die neuen Zahlen von Disney besagen, dass „The Acolyte“ mit Lee Jung-jae („Squid Game“) und Carrie-Ann Moss über die Ausbildung eines bösen Sith-Schülers auf der dunklen Seite der Macht in den ersten fünf Tagen 11,1 Millionen Views schaffte. Views berechnen sich, wenn man die gesehene Stundenzahl durch die Lauflänge des Formats teilt.
„The Acolyte“ läuft auf Disney+ (Credit: 2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & Tm. All Rights Reserved.)
Spot berichtete über den erfolgreichen Start der neuen „Star Wars“-Serie „The Acolyte“ auf Disney+. Am ersten Tag generierte das Format bereits weltweit 4,8 Millionen Views. Schaut man aber ein paar Tage weiter, zeigt sich gerade im direkten Vergleich mit einem anderen „Star Wars“-Format wie „Ahsoka“, dass die Zahlen gar nicht so ruhmreich waren.
Die neuen Zahlen von Disney besagen, dass „The Acolyte“ mit Lee Jung-jae („Squid Game“) und Carrie-Ann Moss über die Ausbildung eines bösen Sith-Schülers auf der dunklen Seite der Macht in den ersten fünf Tagen 11,1 Millionen Views schaffte. Views berechnen sich, wenn man die gesehene Stundenzahl durch die Lauflänge des Formats teilt.
- 6/12/2024
- by Michael Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
"The Acolyte" debuted on Disney+ last week, and the new "Star Wars" series provided the streaming service with its biggest premiere of 2024, even though it wasn't quite as impressive as the "Ahsoka" premiere last year. Critics have lauded the new series from creator Leslye Headland, but of course, the more toxic side of "Star Wars" fandom can't be pleased. At the very least, we're playing in an entirely new sandbox in the galaxy far, far away, one that doesn't require an extensive amount of "Star Wars" knowledge or homework to enjoy it, and that's rather refreshing.
However, whether you like "The Acolyte" overall or not, I think every "Star Wars" fan can agree that it's always a hoot when the sci-fi franchise introduces a new cool little dude to make us smile. In this case, it's a pocket-sized droid called Pip, who hangs around with Osha Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) and...
However, whether you like "The Acolyte" overall or not, I think every "Star Wars" fan can agree that it's always a hoot when the sci-fi franchise introduces a new cool little dude to make us smile. In this case, it's a pocket-sized droid called Pip, who hangs around with Osha Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) and...
- 6/11/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
Daisy Ridley Reveals Surprising Detail About Her Next Star Wars Gig - Main Image
Star Wars has enjoyed unprecedented success over the last couple of years thanks to Lucasfilm's expansion through Disney+. But despite shows like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka being at the forefront, the production company is still adamant about starting the franchise's next chapter.
Last year, it was confirmed that Daisy Ridley would be reprising her role as Rey in a new film. While the actress' return to a galaxy far, far away has garnered mixed reception from the fandom, those who are looking forward to see Rey again are hoping that the project will spawn a brand new trilogy.
Well, don't get your hopes up just yet because it looks like Lucasfilm isn't in a hurry to expand Rey's next galactic adventure.
Star Wars: Daisy Ridley Reveals She's Only Set to Make One Comeback... For Now...
Star Wars has enjoyed unprecedented success over the last couple of years thanks to Lucasfilm's expansion through Disney+. But despite shows like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka being at the forefront, the production company is still adamant about starting the franchise's next chapter.
Last year, it was confirmed that Daisy Ridley would be reprising her role as Rey in a new film. While the actress' return to a galaxy far, far away has garnered mixed reception from the fandom, those who are looking forward to see Rey again are hoping that the project will spawn a brand new trilogy.
Well, don't get your hopes up just yet because it looks like Lucasfilm isn't in a hurry to expand Rey's next galactic adventure.
Star Wars: Daisy Ridley Reveals She's Only Set to Make One Comeback... For Now...
- 6/11/2024
- EpicStream
Actress Rosario Dawson took on the role of fan-favorite Ahsoka Tano for the character’s live-action appearances. The Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, first introduced in the Clone Wars animated series, received her solo series with 2023’s Ahsoka. The series reunited the character with her former master, played by Hayden Christensen.
Rosario Dawson plays the role of Ahsoka Tano in live-action (Credit: Ahsoka | Lucasfilm).
Despite Christensen’s reputation of being intense and dedicated to his lightsaber duels, Dawson revealed that another actor in the franchise was equally if not more heavy-handed with a lightsaber. Here is what Dawson had to say about her lightsaber duels in the Ahsoka and her hopes for future installments of the series.
Rosario Dawson Calls Ahsoka Co-Stars Ray Stevenson and Hayden Christensen Intense Lightsaber Users
Rosario Dawson first played Ahsoka Tano in live-action during the second season of The Mandalorian. The character later received her solo series,...
Rosario Dawson plays the role of Ahsoka Tano in live-action (Credit: Ahsoka | Lucasfilm).
Despite Christensen’s reputation of being intense and dedicated to his lightsaber duels, Dawson revealed that another actor in the franchise was equally if not more heavy-handed with a lightsaber. Here is what Dawson had to say about her lightsaber duels in the Ahsoka and her hopes for future installments of the series.
Rosario Dawson Calls Ahsoka Co-Stars Ray Stevenson and Hayden Christensen Intense Lightsaber Users
Rosario Dawson first played Ahsoka Tano in live-action during the second season of The Mandalorian. The character later received her solo series,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Last week, we learned that The Acolyte had a bigger debut than 2023's Ahsoka with a whopping 4.8 million views on Disney+ during its first day on the streamer.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Last week, we learned that The Acolyte had a bigger debut than 2023's Ahsoka with a whopping 4.8 million views on Disney+ during its first day on the streamer.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
That was the official word from Disney, anyway, though no first-day viewership numbers were ever officially announced for Ahsoka. Instead, we were told that it took the Star Wars Rebels follow-up five days to reach 14 million views, giving it a per-day average of 2.8 million.
Whether or not The Acolyte really did beat Ahsoka during its first day of streaming is hard to say; either way, we've now discovered that it failed to top its fellow Star Wars series in its first five days on the platform.
According to Variety (via SFFGazette.com), the show drew an impressive 11.1 million viewers, almost 3 million less than Ahsoka during the same period.
There may be lots of reasons for this, including the fact Ahsoka featured a well-known character and setting.
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Actor Hayden Christensen is best known for essaying the role of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. Christensen originated the role in the prequels, which detail the transformation of Anakin into the Sith Lord Darth Vader. However, he later reprised the role for Obi-Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka shows on Disney+.
Hayden Christensen reprised his role as Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Christensen spoke about reprising his role years after the mixed reception of the prequels. At the same time, Christensen revealed the one Star Wars actor who felt attention-starved after his Darth Vader character arrived on the sets to film his more recent appearances in the franchise. Here is what Christensen had to say about the aura of Vader during filming.
Hayden Christensen Admits Ewan McGregor Was Attention Starved When His Darth Vader Showed Up
Actor Hayden Christensen most recently reprised his role...
Hayden Christensen reprised his role as Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Christensen spoke about reprising his role years after the mixed reception of the prequels. At the same time, Christensen revealed the one Star Wars actor who felt attention-starved after his Darth Vader character arrived on the sets to film his more recent appearances in the franchise. Here is what Christensen had to say about the aura of Vader during filming.
Hayden Christensen Admits Ewan McGregor Was Attention Starved When His Darth Vader Showed Up
Actor Hayden Christensen most recently reprised his role...
- 6/10/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
A substantial number of Disney+ users followed The Acolyte over its first few days on the streamer.
Disney+ says the Star Wars series recorded the biggest opening for a show on the streamer so far this year, with the premiere episode recording 11.1 million views — i.e., the equivalent of that many complete showings of the 42-minute episode — worldwide over five days. (That equates to about 426.2 million minutes, or 7.77 million hours, of watch time.)
The Acolyte fell somewhat shy of the most recent Star Wars series premiere on Disney+: Ahsoka drew 14 million views over its first five days in August 2023. It’s on par with the debut of Percy Jackson and the Olympians in December, which had 13.3 million views over six days — which works out to about about the same daily average (2.22 million views) as that of The Acolyte over five days.
Disney+ had earlier noted that The Acolyte’s opening day gathered 4.8 million views.
Disney+ says the Star Wars series recorded the biggest opening for a show on the streamer so far this year, with the premiere episode recording 11.1 million views — i.e., the equivalent of that many complete showings of the 42-minute episode — worldwide over five days. (That equates to about 426.2 million minutes, or 7.77 million hours, of watch time.)
The Acolyte fell somewhat shy of the most recent Star Wars series premiere on Disney+: Ahsoka drew 14 million views over its first five days in August 2023. It’s on par with the debut of Percy Jackson and the Olympians in December, which had 13.3 million views over six days — which works out to about about the same daily average (2.22 million views) as that of The Acolyte over five days.
Disney+ had earlier noted that The Acolyte’s opening day gathered 4.8 million views.
- 6/10/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Deadline on Friday hosted Sound & Screen Television, the latest incarnation of its awards-season music franchise that puts the spotlight on composers and their work on the year’s buzziest TV series.
In addition to panel conversations with the key creatives behind the shows’ songs and scores, the music was performed with a full orchestra onstage at UCLA’s Royce Hall in front of a full house of TV Academy and key guild voters.
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The crowd heard from a total of 10 series, including Oscar and Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul discussing and performing their famed patter song from Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building; brothers Atticus and Leopold Ross appearing to perform for their respective series Shōgun and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters; and Kevin Kiner carrying on John Williams’ legacy with Ahsoka.
Additional panelists and performers included composers Atli Örvarsson, Carlos Rafael Rivera,...
In addition to panel conversations with the key creatives behind the shows’ songs and scores, the music was performed with a full orchestra onstage at UCLA’s Royce Hall in front of a full house of TV Academy and key guild voters.
Click here to launch the streaming site.
The crowd heard from a total of 10 series, including Oscar and Tony winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul discussing and performing their famed patter song from Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building; brothers Atticus and Leopold Ross appearing to perform for their respective series Shōgun and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters; and Kevin Kiner carrying on John Williams’ legacy with Ahsoka.
Additional panelists and performers included composers Atli Örvarsson, Carlos Rafael Rivera,...
- 6/10/2024
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline Film + TV
The Star Wars Extended Universe, one that Disney has relegated to the Legends continuity, is a wealth of great storytelling and concepts that have given a lot of fans comfort when Star Wars has not been able to satisfy the itch that fans hoped it would with it’s latest product. It has also been a resourceful library of ideas that fans like Dave Filoni are able to canonize into the main timeline of the franchise through their own works, in one way or the other.
Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi || Lucasfilm
It is widely known that Luke Skywalker’s portrayal in the Sequel Trilogy left much to be desired for fans, who were not just underwhelmed but were also quite angry about how the original trio of the franchise was handled. Bad writing and uncharacteristic actions aside, there was a lot that the films could have done right...
Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi || Lucasfilm
It is widely known that Luke Skywalker’s portrayal in the Sequel Trilogy left much to be desired for fans, who were not just underwhelmed but were also quite angry about how the original trio of the franchise was handled. Bad writing and uncharacteristic actions aside, there was a lot that the films could have done right...
- 6/10/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
In the rapidly expanding Star Wars universe, one of the most anticipated moments for fans was the reunion of Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano in the new Disney+ series Ahsoka. The significance of their meeting cannot be overstated, considering their complex history stemming from The Clone Wars. The reunion marks Hayden Christensen’s return as Anakin Skywalker, a role that profoundly influenced his career. In a recent behind-the-scenes featurette, Christensen expressed his excitement about reprising such an iconic character: It feels great to be back in the galaxy. Ahaa Moment of Casting Return For Rosario Dawson, stepping into Ahsoka Tano’s shoes...
- 6/10/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The Acolyte is the latest entry in the Star Wars saga, taking place roughly a hundred years before the first installment in the prequel trilogy. Set during the last days of the High Republic era, the series created by Leslye Headland revolves around a Jedi Master’s investigation of a series of Jedi deaths.
Leslye Headland compares The Acolyte character to Ahsoka Tano (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Headland spoke with Dave Filoni about crafting the central characters in the new series. At the same time, she compared the Jedi Padawan character Jecki Lon to Ahsoka Tano, one of the most popular characters in the franchise, first introduced during the Clone Wars animated series. Here is what Headland had to say about the similarities between Jecki and Ahsoka.
Leslye Headland Discusses The Acolyte Character’s Similarity With Ahsoka
The Acolyte is a mystery thriller series created by Leslye Headland, starring...
Leslye Headland compares The Acolyte character to Ahsoka Tano (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Headland spoke with Dave Filoni about crafting the central characters in the new series. At the same time, she compared the Jedi Padawan character Jecki Lon to Ahsoka Tano, one of the most popular characters in the franchise, first introduced during the Clone Wars animated series. Here is what Headland had to say about the similarities between Jecki and Ahsoka.
Leslye Headland Discusses The Acolyte Character’s Similarity With Ahsoka
The Acolyte is a mystery thriller series created by Leslye Headland, starring...
- 6/9/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Introduced in the 2008 animated film Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano has grown to become an integral character in the franchise. And Dave Filoni, who is currently working on a second season of the Disney+ series Ahsoka, has recently revealed a key aspect the Star Wars creator George Lucas suggested about the character.
Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano | Credit: Disney+
In a recent conversation with The Acolyte creator, Leslye Headland, Filoni revealed that Lucas had advised him to focus on Ahsoka’s inherent capability and avoid depicting her as overwhelmed during her arc in The Clone Wars.
George Lucas’ Suggestion For Ahsoka Tano’s The Clone Wars Arc
Played by Rosario Dawson in the franchise, Ahsoka Tano has emerged as one of the most formidable Jedi, confronting adversaries like Darth Maul and Darth Vader. This depiction also underscores her training under Anakin Skywalker and her innate strength in the Force.
Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano | Credit: Disney+
In a recent conversation with The Acolyte creator, Leslye Headland, Filoni revealed that Lucas had advised him to focus on Ahsoka’s inherent capability and avoid depicting her as overwhelmed during her arc in The Clone Wars.
George Lucas’ Suggestion For Ahsoka Tano’s The Clone Wars Arc
Played by Rosario Dawson in the franchise, Ahsoka Tano has emerged as one of the most formidable Jedi, confronting adversaries like Darth Maul and Darth Vader. This depiction also underscores her training under Anakin Skywalker and her innate strength in the Force.
- 6/9/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
May The Force be with the Star Wars director who deemed Anakin Skywalker ‘the greatest Jedi of all time.’
Filmmaker and screenwriter Dave Filoni sparked a fuse of controversy by claiming that the boldly impetuous Jedi who would later metamorphose into a malicious brute is “the greatest.” So, naturally, a frenzy of disbelief took over the entire fandom that was upended at the mere insinuation of such a thing.
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka (Credit: Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
While some fans crafted vehement yet calculated arguments to prove otherwise, others went straight for the jugular as they targeted Filoni instead.
The Chaos Caused By Dave Filoni’s ‘Greatest Jedi of All Time’ Comment
Back when the Disney+ series Ahsoka was doing press rounds before its release, a video of Dave Filoni elucidating on Rosario Dawson’s protagonist went viral. In it, the Lucasfilm executive claimed how Ahsoka was...
Filmmaker and screenwriter Dave Filoni sparked a fuse of controversy by claiming that the boldly impetuous Jedi who would later metamorphose into a malicious brute is “the greatest.” So, naturally, a frenzy of disbelief took over the entire fandom that was upended at the mere insinuation of such a thing.
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka (Credit: Disney+/Lucasfilm Ltd.)
While some fans crafted vehement yet calculated arguments to prove otherwise, others went straight for the jugular as they targeted Filoni instead.
The Chaos Caused By Dave Filoni’s ‘Greatest Jedi of All Time’ Comment
Back when the Disney+ series Ahsoka was doing press rounds before its release, a video of Dave Filoni elucidating on Rosario Dawson’s protagonist went viral. In it, the Lucasfilm executive claimed how Ahsoka was...
- 6/9/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
George Lucas, the man who spawned the beloved Star Wars franchise, has always been marked as a visionary of supreme quality and his works speak on his behalf. While the original trilogy had dazzled the fans, making the creator forever synonymous with the series, his prequel trilogy became a mere laughing stock for the public.
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Episode III- Revenge of the Sith. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd.
The original trilogy resonated with the viewers over its stories, characters, and the unique visual effects featured in the film, but the prequel was more politically influenced and after creating Episode III- Revenge of the Sith, he felt that he should put an end to his galaxy far, far away.
Although one would think it was the audience reception that forced Lucas to end that was not the case as he opened up about his decision to MTV.
George Lucas...
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Episode III- Revenge of the Sith. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd.
The original trilogy resonated with the viewers over its stories, characters, and the unique visual effects featured in the film, but the prequel was more politically influenced and after creating Episode III- Revenge of the Sith, he felt that he should put an end to his galaxy far, far away.
Although one would think it was the audience reception that forced Lucas to end that was not the case as he opened up about his decision to MTV.
George Lucas...
- 6/8/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Deadline’s Sound & Screen Television has kicked off at UCLA’s Royce Hall for yet another of our showcase awards-season events. Sound & Screen has always been a favorite of the Deadline team, and our audience, not least for the magic it captures when the music behind 10 the year’s most exciting television series is performed live onstage by a full orchestra for a packed house of TV Academy and guild voters.
Tonight’s event promises to gather some of the most garlanded and exciting musicians working in TV today including Atticus and Leopold Ross, the British brothers who come to Sound & Screen with two
separate projects in FX’s Shōgun and Apple TV+ genre hit Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, respectively. Atticus will be joined by Nick Chuba for Shōgun.
There’s also Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, the songwriters behind La La Land and The Greatest Showman, who set their talents...
Tonight’s event promises to gather some of the most garlanded and exciting musicians working in TV today including Atticus and Leopold Ross, the British brothers who come to Sound & Screen with two
separate projects in FX’s Shōgun and Apple TV+ genre hit Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, respectively. Atticus will be joined by Nick Chuba for Shōgun.
There’s also Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, the songwriters behind La La Land and The Greatest Showman, who set their talents...
- 6/8/2024
- by Joe Utichi
- Deadline Film + TV
Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson recently sat down to share their experiences and insights on the much-anticipated reunion of their characters, Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, in Disney+’s Ahsoka series. This moment marks a significant milestone in the Star Wars saga, advancing both character development and the broader mythology of the franchise. The Excitement of Joining the Star Wars Legacy In a behind-the-scenes interview, Hayden Christensen reminisced about his early fascination with Darth Vader: I remember being a kid, before I had seen the films, having a connection to this character, just being very taken with the physical presence and...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for House of the Dragon, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Clipped and The Watchers.
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
The Watchers premiere
Writer/director Ishana Night Shyamalan premiered her directorial debut in NYC on Sunday, alongside father M. Night Shyamalan and stars Dakota Fanning, Georgina Campbell, Olwen Fouéré and Oliver Finnegan.
M. Night Shyamalan, Alistair Brammer, Olwen Fouéré, Dakota Fanning, Ishana Night Shyamalan, Georgina Campbell and Oliver Finnegan
House of the Dragon premiere
Showrunner Ryan Condal and stars Emma D’Arcy, Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Eve Best, Fabien Frankel, Tom Glynn-Carney and Ewan Mitchell debuted season 2 of the Game of Thrones prequel in NYC on Monday.
Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy and showrunner Ryan Condal Fabien Frankel
Clipped premiere
FX celebrated the premiere of Clipped in downtown Los Angeles on Monday,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This article was originally published on SFFGazette.com - head there now for the latest Star Wars updates!
Love it or hate it, Rotten Tomatoes remains a key part of whether moviegoers decide to check out the latest releases in theaters. However, we've also seen those all-important percentage scores become every bit as important for TV shows, especially when there are so many options out there thanks to an endless list of streaming platforms.
In the case of the Star Wars franchise, recent years have seen Lucasfilm shift focus to prioritising exploring that Galaxy out on the small screen rather than the big one.
They've found great success on Disney+ in the wake of what proved to be a disappointing end to the Skywalker Saga, and there has yet to be a single "Rotten" outing. From The Mandalorian's debut season to the surprisingly divisive The Acolyte, each of these...
Love it or hate it, Rotten Tomatoes remains a key part of whether moviegoers decide to check out the latest releases in theaters. However, we've also seen those all-important percentage scores become every bit as important for TV shows, especially when there are so many options out there thanks to an endless list of streaming platforms.
In the case of the Star Wars franchise, recent years have seen Lucasfilm shift focus to prioritising exploring that Galaxy out on the small screen rather than the big one.
They've found great success on Disney+ in the wake of what proved to be a disappointing end to the Skywalker Saga, and there has yet to be a single "Rotten" outing. From The Mandalorian's debut season to the surprisingly divisive The Acolyte, each of these...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Lucasfilm's latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte, debuted on Disney+ earlier this week with a two-episode premiere, and a lot of people have tuned in for the first live-action Galaxy Far, Far Away adventure set in the High Republic Era.
Despite the usual backlash, The Acolyte was a big hit with critics (it currently sits at a most impressive 93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and the positive reviews appear to have convinced more than just Star Wars aficionados to give this one a go.
According to Disney+, The Acolyte is the most-watched series premiere of 2024, logging 4.8 million views within its first day of streaming (views are defined as total stream time divided by runtime). Disney+ did not report same-day viewership for the previous Star Wars show, Ahsoka, but did announce that it had reached 14 million views within its first five days on the platform.
With these numbers, The Acolyte has surpassed...
Despite the usual backlash, The Acolyte was a big hit with critics (it currently sits at a most impressive 93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and the positive reviews appear to have convinced more than just Star Wars aficionados to give this one a go.
According to Disney+, The Acolyte is the most-watched series premiere of 2024, logging 4.8 million views within its first day of streaming (views are defined as total stream time divided by runtime). Disney+ did not report same-day viewership for the previous Star Wars show, Ahsoka, but did announce that it had reached 14 million views within its first five days on the platform.
With these numbers, The Acolyte has surpassed...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In recent years, the number of series set in a galaxy far, far away has increased dramatically. The variety of genres, forms and topics is amazing: every viewer, not only fans of the series, can find something to their taste.
On the occasion of the release of The Acolyte, which has already received negative reviews from fans, we have chosen ten of the best projects that you can watch instead of the new series.
1. Star Wars: Visions, 2021-2023
The first non-canon series released after Disney bought Lucasfilm, Visions is The Animatrix of the Star Wars universe, an anthology of 18 shorts divided into two seasons. Each episode is done in a unique style and tells its own little story.
The producers gave the writers maximum creative freedom. As a result, Visions offers a completely different take on traditional Star Wars, and it looks great. The authors clearly prove that canonicity does...
On the occasion of the release of The Acolyte, which has already received negative reviews from fans, we have chosen ten of the best projects that you can watch instead of the new series.
1. Star Wars: Visions, 2021-2023
The first non-canon series released after Disney bought Lucasfilm, Visions is The Animatrix of the Star Wars universe, an anthology of 18 shorts divided into two seasons. Each episode is done in a unique style and tells its own little story.
The producers gave the writers maximum creative freedom. As a result, Visions offers a completely different take on traditional Star Wars, and it looks great. The authors clearly prove that canonicity does...
- 6/7/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Disney’s new Star Wars project, The Acolyte finally premiered on Disney+ on June 4, 2024, with two episodes, and the critics and fans will now finally be able to give their opinions on the talked-about series in the upcoming weeks. We have already reported on the polarized reactions from fans and critics and have analyzed the reasons behind that, which you can read about in our separate article. In short, we concluded that The Acolyte is not perfect, but that it is better than some other Star Wars shows and that it has a lot of potential, which means that the overwhelmingly negative fan reviews were – in most cases – examples of review bombings due to the series notoriously being labeled as “woke” some time ago.
Now, whether you actually agree with us or the angry fans, Disney+ has released an important update that shows just how great the series is doing,...
Now, whether you actually agree with us or the angry fans, Disney+ has released an important update that shows just how great the series is doing,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
When Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano crossed lightsabers on the fifth episode of Disney+’s Ahsoka, it was more than just a live-action reunion featuring the celebrated pair from the Star Wars animated universe. The “Shadow Warrior” installment was also a reunion between actors Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson, who first met as students at New York City’s Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in 1995. Dawson recalls her early days, I had just started acting, adding, I got to meet Hayden and do a class where I learned how to really feel a drop of water hit my head and...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Update: Though it initially appeared that “The Acolyte” may have had a stronger debut than 2023’s “Ahsoka,” Disney shared that the first episode of its latest Star Wars series reached 11.1 million views in its first five days — almost 3 million short of what “Ahsoka” achieved in the same amount of time. “The Acolyte” still represents Disney+’s biggest series premiere of 2024, however.
Previously: “The Acolyte,” Disney+’s newest Star Wars series, reached 4.8 million views in its first day of availability. This marks the streamer’s biggest series premiere of 2024, according to Disney.
An exact first-day viewership total isn’t available for “Ahsoka,” the most recent Star Wars series, though Disney did report that it took five days to reach 14 million views. That comes out to an average of 2.8 million viewers per day — 2 million below the launch of “The Acolyte,” though it’s likely that most of “Ahsoka’s” was concentrated in...
Previously: “The Acolyte,” Disney+’s newest Star Wars series, reached 4.8 million views in its first day of availability. This marks the streamer’s biggest series premiere of 2024, according to Disney.
An exact first-day viewership total isn’t available for “Ahsoka,” the most recent Star Wars series, though Disney did report that it took five days to reach 14 million views. That comes out to an average of 2.8 million viewers per day — 2 million below the launch of “The Acolyte,” though it’s likely that most of “Ahsoka’s” was concentrated in...
- 6/6/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
BMI Celebrates ‘Game of Thrones’ Composer Ramin Djawadi With Icon Honor at Annual Film and TV Awards
“Game of Thrones” composer Ramin Djawadi was honored with the BMI Icon Award at Broadcast Music Inc.’s 40th annual Film, TV and Visual Media Awards Wednesday night in Beverly Hills.
The Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated composer was acknowledged for his “memorable scores and themes inspiring future generations of composers,” BMI president-ceo Mike O’Neill said in presenting the award.
Djawadi’s music for “Game of Thrones” became a sensation during the HBO fantasy series’ eight-season run, which concluded in 2019. He won two Emmys, for his music in the seventh and eighth seasons, and later conducted it with symphony orchestras and choirs during world tours in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
His other television credits include “Westworld,” “Prison Break” and the current fantasy and sci-fi series “House of the Dragon,” “3 Body Problem” and “Fallout.” Among his film credits are “Iron Man,” “Eternals,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Pacific Rim,” and he has...
The Emmy-winning, Grammy-nominated composer was acknowledged for his “memorable scores and themes inspiring future generations of composers,” BMI president-ceo Mike O’Neill said in presenting the award.
Djawadi’s music for “Game of Thrones” became a sensation during the HBO fantasy series’ eight-season run, which concluded in 2019. He won two Emmys, for his music in the seventh and eighth seasons, and later conducted it with symphony orchestras and choirs during world tours in 2017, 2018 and 2019.
His other television credits include “Westworld,” “Prison Break” and the current fantasy and sci-fi series “House of the Dragon,” “3 Body Problem” and “Fallout.” Among his film credits are “Iron Man,” “Eternals,” “A Wrinkle in Time,” “Clash of the Titans” and “Pacific Rim,” and he has...
- 6/6/2024
- by Jon Burlingame
- Variety Film + TV
5 Things You May Have Missed in Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 1 Lost / Found - Main Image
Star Wars: The Acolyte is set in the unexplored timeline of the High Republic Era, a century before Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. However, its two-episode premiere featured several Easter eggs and references to the larger franchise.
The show has taken fans to a familiar galaxy far, far away, but with a different setting and introduced several new characters.
This article will contain spoilers for the first episode.
Its story centres on the twins, Mae and Osha, played by Amandla Stenberg.
Osha becomes a suspect in the murder of a Jedi Master until Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) starts an investigation and learns it’s her sister, Mae, who many believe to be dead, is the murderer.
Given the many settings throughout the episode, here are five things you may have...
Star Wars: The Acolyte is set in the unexplored timeline of the High Republic Era, a century before Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. However, its two-episode premiere featured several Easter eggs and references to the larger franchise.
The show has taken fans to a familiar galaxy far, far away, but with a different setting and introduced several new characters.
This article will contain spoilers for the first episode.
Its story centres on the twins, Mae and Osha, played by Amandla Stenberg.
Osha becomes a suspect in the murder of a Jedi Master until Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) starts an investigation and learns it’s her sister, Mae, who many believe to be dead, is the murderer.
Given the many settings throughout the episode, here are five things you may have...
- 6/6/2024
- EpicStream
When Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano crossed lightsabers on the fifth episode of Disney+’s Ahsoka, it was more than just a highly anticipated live-action reunion. The “Shadow Warrior” installment was also a reunion between the two actors playing the former Jedi and his Padawan. The chemistry between Hayden Christensen and Rosario Dawson goes way back, having first met as students at New York City’s Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in 1995. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Dawson recalls, I had just started acting… in those couple of weeks over that summer I got to meet Hayden and...
- 6/5/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The long-awaited Star Wars series The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ last night.
As expected, the show quickly became a trending topic across every social media platform.
What was less anticipated, however, was the backlash the show received from fans of the franchise.
The Acolyte has become the latest series to experience a major gap between the response it's received from critics and the reaction from its most outspoken viewers.
The series -- which stars Amandla Stenberg as twin sisters Osha and Mae Aniseya -- received a mostly favorable reaction from critics.
Raves have been few, but the show is currently certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 88% rating based on 69 reviews.
Unfortunately, the reaction from non-critics has been far less positive.
The series holds a 45% audience score based on ratings from more than 500 viewers.
"I don't even know what they are trying to accomplish with this show. It's dry and boring.
As expected, the show quickly became a trending topic across every social media platform.
What was less anticipated, however, was the backlash the show received from fans of the franchise.
The Acolyte has become the latest series to experience a major gap between the response it's received from critics and the reaction from its most outspoken viewers.
The series -- which stars Amandla Stenberg as twin sisters Osha and Mae Aniseya -- received a mostly favorable reaction from critics.
Raves have been few, but the show is currently certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with an 88% rating based on 69 reviews.
Unfortunately, the reaction from non-critics has been far less positive.
The series holds a 45% audience score based on ratings from more than 500 viewers.
"I don't even know what they are trying to accomplish with this show. It's dry and boring.
- 6/5/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
The Acolyte Premiere Has Its Own Version of the Iconic Star Wars Opening Crawl - Main Image
The premiere episode of The Acolyte put its spin on the iconic Star Wars opening crawl that sets up the premise of the story to the viewers.
The new series is breaking new ground for the Star Wars franchise since it is the first major project that is set in the High Republic era, a timeline that has never been explored before in live-action.
However, The Acolyte is still using the familiar Star Wars elements to tackle the brand-new mythology that they are exploring while also doing their version of some of the franchise's traditions such as the opening crawl.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 1, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Premiere Has Its New Spin on the Opening Crawl
The premiere episode of The Acolyte began with...
The premiere episode of The Acolyte put its spin on the iconic Star Wars opening crawl that sets up the premise of the story to the viewers.
The new series is breaking new ground for the Star Wars franchise since it is the first major project that is set in the High Republic era, a timeline that has never been explored before in live-action.
However, The Acolyte is still using the familiar Star Wars elements to tackle the brand-new mythology that they are exploring while also doing their version of some of the franchise's traditions such as the opening crawl.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 1, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Premiere Has Its New Spin on the Opening Crawl
The premiere episode of The Acolyte began with...
- 6/5/2024
- EpicStream
Kathleen Kennedy is currently helming affairs at Lucasfilm, making her directly responsible for the slate of Star Wars projects fans will see in the future. Kennedy has already announced a string of theatrical films and streaming projects that will continue to expand the galaxy far, far away in interesting new directions.
Kathleen Kennedy produced the Star Wars sequel trilogy starring Daisy Ridley (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Kennedy stated that there were plans to produce entries in the space opera franchise that would be set before the events of the Daisy Ridley-led sequel trilogy. Kennedy explained why the prequels were a no-brainer for the studio and also addressed other future plans for the Star Wars franchise. Here is what Kennedy had to say about the prequel ideas.
Kathleen Kennedy on Why Prequels of Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Sequel Trilogy are a No-brainer
Kathleen Kennedy says stories set before the...
Kathleen Kennedy produced the Star Wars sequel trilogy starring Daisy Ridley (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview, Kennedy stated that there were plans to produce entries in the space opera franchise that would be set before the events of the Daisy Ridley-led sequel trilogy. Kennedy explained why the prequels were a no-brainer for the studio and also addressed other future plans for the Star Wars franchise. Here is what Kennedy had to say about the prequel ideas.
Kathleen Kennedy on Why Prequels of Daisy Ridley’s Star Wars Sequel Trilogy are a No-brainer
Kathleen Kennedy says stories set before the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Here at FandomWire, we review the new Disney+ Star Wars saga The Acolyte. This article does not contain significant spoilers.
While many have openly complained that Disney has ruined Star Wars and Marvel franchises with event-streaming series, I’m not one of them as of late. In fact, with the magnetic and compelling Ahsoka that came out last year, they are on a roll with The Acolyte, a stunning and captivating new chapter in the Star Wars saga.
By the time the fourth episode brings the rising action that wrenches up the tension and suspense to new levels, you have numerous badass lightsaber battles, galactic battlefields, a jaw-dropping introduction to one of the series’ best new villains, and, of course, who doesn’t love a Jedi Wookiee who wields the Force like the back of their scruffy hands?
Not to mention the birth of female action heroines for which Disney does not get enough credit.
While many have openly complained that Disney has ruined Star Wars and Marvel franchises with event-streaming series, I’m not one of them as of late. In fact, with the magnetic and compelling Ahsoka that came out last year, they are on a roll with The Acolyte, a stunning and captivating new chapter in the Star Wars saga.
By the time the fourth episode brings the rising action that wrenches up the tension and suspense to new levels, you have numerous badass lightsaber battles, galactic battlefields, a jaw-dropping introduction to one of the series’ best new villains, and, of course, who doesn’t love a Jedi Wookiee who wields the Force like the back of their scruffy hands?
Not to mention the birth of female action heroines for which Disney does not get enough credit.
- 6/4/2024
- by M.N. Miller
- FandomWire
Streaming on: Disney+
Episodes viewed: 4 of 8
A girl walks into a bar — stop us if you’ve heard this one. Picking her way through tables crowded with a menagerie of alien patrons, she squares up to a figure in Jedi robes. The resulting fracas is something you definitely won’t be familiar with — at least not from Star Wars. A whirlwind of wuxia-inspired fists and feet, the series prologue has the flavour of Hong Kong action cinema, but with a distinctly Star Wars twist — punches and parries augmented with Jedi abilities that block and throw with unseen power. It’s an arresting display of precision-choreographed Force-fu that unfolds (almost) without either party reaching for a lightsaber. As openers go, this seizes you by the throat like a Force choke — a clear statement of intent from showrunner Leslye Headland.
The Russian Doll creator reportedly pitched The Acolyte as “Frozen meets Kill Bill...
Episodes viewed: 4 of 8
A girl walks into a bar — stop us if you’ve heard this one. Picking her way through tables crowded with a menagerie of alien patrons, she squares up to a figure in Jedi robes. The resulting fracas is something you definitely won’t be familiar with — at least not from Star Wars. A whirlwind of wuxia-inspired fists and feet, the series prologue has the flavour of Hong Kong action cinema, but with a distinctly Star Wars twist — punches and parries augmented with Jedi abilities that block and throw with unseen power. It’s an arresting display of precision-choreographed Force-fu that unfolds (almost) without either party reaching for a lightsaber. As openers go, this seizes you by the throat like a Force choke — a clear statement of intent from showrunner Leslye Headland.
The Russian Doll creator reportedly pitched The Acolyte as “Frozen meets Kill Bill...
- 6/4/2024
- by James Dyer
- Empire - TV
After the successful first season of ‘Ahsoka,’ the studio wasted no time in renewing the show for a second season. In January, it was officially confirmed that Dave Filoni was working on Season 2.
Notably, one of the highlights from the initial season was Hayden Christensen’s return as Anakin Skywalker, providing fans with a delightful dose of nostalgia.
Now according to the latest reports, Hayden will reprise his role in season 2 but he will apparently have a much greater role. The news comes from notable scooper and leaker MyTimeToShineHello.
‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Will Feature Hayden Christensen
•Anakin Will Have A Much Bigger Role In Season Two
Via:(@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/5RvS94ymiW
— Rejected Scooper (@rejectedscooper) June 2, 2024
Fan reactions were mixed since most people couldn’t figure out how Hayden could return when he is currently dead. Fans also raised questions about how that would affect Ahsoka’s character arc and development.
Notably, one of the highlights from the initial season was Hayden Christensen’s return as Anakin Skywalker, providing fans with a delightful dose of nostalgia.
Now according to the latest reports, Hayden will reprise his role in season 2 but he will apparently have a much greater role. The news comes from notable scooper and leaker MyTimeToShineHello.
‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Will Feature Hayden Christensen
•Anakin Will Have A Much Bigger Role In Season Two
Via:(@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/5RvS94ymiW
— Rejected Scooper (@rejectedscooper) June 2, 2024
Fan reactions were mixed since most people couldn’t figure out how Hayden could return when he is currently dead. Fans also raised questions about how that would affect Ahsoka’s character arc and development.
- 6/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Following the first season of ‘Ahsoka’ which was relatively successful, it didn’t take long for the studio to renew the show for the season. Back in January, it was confirmed that Filoni was developing season 2 of the show.
One of the best parts of the first season was naturally the fact that Hayden Christensen reprised his role as Anakin Skywalker, giving a highly-welcomed dose of nostalgia.
Now according to the latest reports, Hayden will reprise his role in season 2 but he will apparently have a much greater role. The news comes from notable scooper and leaker MyTimeToShineHello.
‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Will Feature Hayden Christensen
•Anakin Will Have A Much Bigger Role In Season Two
Via:(@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/5RvS94ymiW
— Rejected Scooper (@rejectedscooper) June 2, 2024
Fan reactions were mixed since most people can’t figure out how exactly Hayden can return when he is currently dead. Fans also raised questions...
One of the best parts of the first season was naturally the fact that Hayden Christensen reprised his role as Anakin Skywalker, giving a highly-welcomed dose of nostalgia.
Now according to the latest reports, Hayden will reprise his role in season 2 but he will apparently have a much greater role. The news comes from notable scooper and leaker MyTimeToShineHello.
‘Ahsoka’ Season 2 Will Feature Hayden Christensen
•Anakin Will Have A Much Bigger Role In Season Two
Via:(@MyTimeToShineH) pic.twitter.com/5RvS94ymiW
— Rejected Scooper (@rejectedscooper) June 2, 2024
Fan reactions were mixed since most people can’t figure out how exactly Hayden can return when he is currently dead. Fans also raised questions...
- 6/4/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The upcoming series from the Star Wars universe, The Acolyte, will be released tomorrow on Disney+. Created by Leslye Headland, the show stars Amandla Stenberg in the lead alongside Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, and Carrie Anne-Moss, among others. With the show set to premiere soon, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds.
Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
With Stenberg joining the fray, she recently got a very nice welcome message from a favorite of the series. Hayden Christensen, who played The Chosen One in the prequel trilogy, is a fan favorite. So, him welcoming a newcomer to the Star Wars family is sure to make them feel special.
Amandla Stenberg Gets a Pretty Touching Welcome to The Star Wars Family
Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker is a major part of the Star Wars story, who later goes on to become one of the most iconic characters in the franchise – Darth Vader.
Amandla Stenberg in The Acolyte | Lucasfilm
With Stenberg joining the fray, she recently got a very nice welcome message from a favorite of the series. Hayden Christensen, who played The Chosen One in the prequel trilogy, is a fan favorite. So, him welcoming a newcomer to the Star Wars family is sure to make them feel special.
Amandla Stenberg Gets a Pretty Touching Welcome to The Star Wars Family
Hayden Christensen’s Anakin Skywalker is a major part of the Star Wars story, who later goes on to become one of the most iconic characters in the franchise – Darth Vader.
- 6/4/2024
- by Swagata Das
- FandomWire
Presented in partnership with Disney, IndieWire’s “Pass the Remote” FYC series dissected the work of artists and craftspeople throughout the industry with screenings of their work at the Vidiots Foundation in Los Angeles’s Eagle Rock neighborhood. This is IndieWire’s first TV screening and panel series, and each event featured in-person discussions with TV’s behind-the-scenes players moderated by IndieWire editors and others.
“We’re excited to offer evenings of great TV and the first-person experiences of its creators,” said IndieWire senior VP and editor in chief Dana Harris-Bridson in a statement launching the series. “Partnering with Vidiots, one of our favorite screening locations, makes this a true IndieWire event.”
“We’re thrilled to launch this new series with FX, Disney, Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Nat Geo, and ABC and celebrate such a wide range of excellence in TV,” said IndieWire Senior VP & Publisher James Israel.
“Pass the...
“We’re excited to offer evenings of great TV and the first-person experiences of its creators,” said IndieWire senior VP and editor in chief Dana Harris-Bridson in a statement launching the series. “Partnering with Vidiots, one of our favorite screening locations, makes this a true IndieWire event.”
“We’re thrilled to launch this new series with FX, Disney, Hulu, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Nat Geo, and ABC and celebrate such a wide range of excellence in TV,” said IndieWire Senior VP & Publisher James Israel.
“Pass the...
- 6/3/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Ahsoka included plenty of surprises for Star Wars fans, including Hayden Christensen's return as Anakin Skywalker. He appeared in the World Between Worlds (where we learned the Jedi was as conflicted as ever), as one of his former Padawan's training holograms later in the series, and eventually in the form of a Force Ghost.
In the show's final few minutes, the idea seemed to be that Anakin will serve as Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren's guide on Peridea when the show returns. Theories have since swirled about his and Ahsoka Tano's ties to the Mortis Gods.
As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, a rumour shared by @MyTimeToShineH claims to confirm plans for Anakin to appear in Ahsoka season 2, albeit in a much larger role this time. This news is bound to be welcomed, particularly as Star Wars fans have embraced Christensen since he reprised his role as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
In the show's final few minutes, the idea seemed to be that Anakin will serve as Ahsoka Tano and Sabine Wren's guide on Peridea when the show returns. Theories have since swirled about his and Ahsoka Tano's ties to the Mortis Gods.
As we first reported on SFFGazette.com, a rumour shared by @MyTimeToShineH claims to confirm plans for Anakin to appear in Ahsoka season 2, albeit in a much larger role this time. This news is bound to be welcomed, particularly as Star Wars fans have embraced Christensen since he reprised his role as Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- 6/3/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Hayden Christensen Addresses Potential Return in Ahsoka Season 2 - Main Image
Hayden Christensen recently addressed his potential return as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka season 2.
There have been rumors for the past few months that the Star Wars vet will be reprising his iconic role again in the hit series' second season, which is currently in the works.
So far, Lucasfilm has not confirmed Christensen's return in the next season, but fans are hoping that he and Rosario Dawson will share scenes again and explore more of Anakin and Ahsoka's relationship.
Hayden Christensen on Potential Ahsoka Season 2 Return
In a recent interview, Christensen was asked whether he will be making his return as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka season 2.
As expected, he didn't confirm his involvement, but he pointed out that the final scene of the first season implied that his character still has a connection with Ahsoka Tano.
"Look, as...
Hayden Christensen recently addressed his potential return as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka season 2.
There have been rumors for the past few months that the Star Wars vet will be reprising his iconic role again in the hit series' second season, which is currently in the works.
So far, Lucasfilm has not confirmed Christensen's return in the next season, but fans are hoping that he and Rosario Dawson will share scenes again and explore more of Anakin and Ahsoka's relationship.
Hayden Christensen on Potential Ahsoka Season 2 Return
In a recent interview, Christensen was asked whether he will be making his return as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka season 2.
As expected, he didn't confirm his involvement, but he pointed out that the final scene of the first season implied that his character still has a connection with Ahsoka Tano.
"Look, as...
- 6/3/2024
- EpicStream
Starring in the final two prequels of George Lucas’ Star Wars films, Hayden Christensen’s portrayal of Anakin Skywalker/ Darth Vader was met with unparalleled excitement. However, some fans of the sci-fi film had a different reaction when the film was initially released because Christensen’s portrayal of the character was met with criticism. Nevertheless, when the actor made his much-anticipated return in Obi-Wan Kenobi, he won the fandom with his memorable performance.
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd
It looks like the Jumper actor is set to reprise his iconic role one more time because it has been reported by a reliable scooper that The Chosen One will be featured in a much more prominent role in the 2nd season of the spin-off series, Ahsoka. As a result, fans are excited because they will get to see more of their favorite character.
Hayden Christensen’s Potential Return...
Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. Credits: Lucasfilm Ltd
It looks like the Jumper actor is set to reprise his iconic role one more time because it has been reported by a reliable scooper that The Chosen One will be featured in a much more prominent role in the 2nd season of the spin-off series, Ahsoka. As a result, fans are excited because they will get to see more of their favorite character.
Hayden Christensen’s Potential Return...
- 6/3/2024
- by Tushar Auddy
- FandomWire
Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson and Hayden Christensen sat down for an Emmys for Your Consideration conversation in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, reflecting on the scenes between Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker in the show’s fifth episode, “Shadow Warrior.”
The episode serves as a reunion between Anakin and his former Padawan, as well as features a flashback to the World Between Worlds, with Ariana Greenblatt appearing as a younger version of Ahsoka. And after Christensen appeared in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series as his character’s Darth Vader side, this storyline brought him back as a Jedi.
At the event, he noted that creator Dave Filoni asked him if he knew about the World Between Worlds on their first phone call about the show, “and I said, ‘Yeah, I do.’ I was just instantly really excited because it just creatively opened us up a lot in terms of what we could do with the character.
The episode serves as a reunion between Anakin and his former Padawan, as well as features a flashback to the World Between Worlds, with Ariana Greenblatt appearing as a younger version of Ahsoka. And after Christensen appeared in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series as his character’s Darth Vader side, this storyline brought him back as a Jedi.
At the event, he noted that creator Dave Filoni asked him if he knew about the World Between Worlds on their first phone call about the show, “and I said, ‘Yeah, I do.’ I was just instantly really excited because it just creatively opened us up a lot in terms of what we could do with the character.
- 6/3/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney+’s Ahsoka series was a massive success for the studio after it was well-received by Star Wars fans. Starring Rosario Dawson, the eight-episode show was packed with action and more battle scenes that truly blew fans away.
Rosario Dawson in Ahsoka / Lucasfilm
One of the most unforgettable encounters in the series was the World Between Worlds scene. Apparently, the sequences here were not entirely rehearsed and most of them were somewhat improvised.
Rosario Dawson Explains World Between Worlds Scene In Ahsoka
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, actress Rosario Dawson shared the struggles she experienced while shooting the World Between Worlds scene in Ahsoka. She remarked on the tight schedule of actors which affected their training period.
We actually didn’t really practice together. Once we started filming, it was almost impossible to be able to get us together. It was just an insane schedule, but that was actually...
Rosario Dawson in Ahsoka / Lucasfilm
One of the most unforgettable encounters in the series was the World Between Worlds scene. Apparently, the sequences here were not entirely rehearsed and most of them were somewhat improvised.
Rosario Dawson Explains World Between Worlds Scene In Ahsoka
During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, actress Rosario Dawson shared the struggles she experienced while shooting the World Between Worlds scene in Ahsoka. She remarked on the tight schedule of actors which affected their training period.
We actually didn’t really practice together. Once we started filming, it was almost impossible to be able to get us together. It was just an insane schedule, but that was actually...
- 6/1/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
After debuting as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) Hayden Christensen reprised his Star Wars role in multiple projects including Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. However, his recent appearance in the live-action show Star Wars: Ahsoka, alongside Rosario Dawson, is what surprised and thrilled fans the most.
Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | LucasFilm
Hayden Christensen appeared on the fifth episode of Disney’s Ahsoka Season 1 to share the screen with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano. Following their highly anticipated live-action reunion, fans began wondering if Anakin Skywalker would return in the second season of the show since the series is officially under development for its next installment. Dawson and Christensen both responded to fans’ curiosity.
Rosario Dawson Shares Her Experience Working with Hayden Christensen
Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano’s relationship goes a...
Hayden Christensen in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith | LucasFilm
Hayden Christensen appeared on the fifth episode of Disney’s Ahsoka Season 1 to share the screen with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano. Following their highly anticipated live-action reunion, fans began wondering if Anakin Skywalker would return in the second season of the show since the series is officially under development for its next installment. Dawson and Christensen both responded to fans’ curiosity.
Rosario Dawson Shares Her Experience Working with Hayden Christensen
Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano’s relationship goes a...
- 6/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Star Wars will be getting a new show next month called The Acolyte. The mystery thriller show is reportedly set before the events of the Star Wars films (even the prequels) and follows the murder of multiple Jedi Knights. Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland acts as the creator and showrunner of the Disney+ series.
While the show has been in the making for the past four years, it has reportedly cost Disney a lot of money. According to a new report, the eight-episode series cost the studio $180 million, which is a lot considering the show features none of the characters previously seen in the franchise. Even the Ewan McGregor starring Obi-Wan Kenobi had a budget of $90 million.
Star Wars Series- The Acolyte Reportedly Cost $180 Million To Make A still from The Acolyte | Credits: Lucasfilm
The Star Wars franchise has increased its long-form content offerings ever since the end of the...
While the show has been in the making for the past four years, it has reportedly cost Disney a lot of money. According to a new report, the eight-episode series cost the studio $180 million, which is a lot considering the show features none of the characters previously seen in the franchise. Even the Ewan McGregor starring Obi-Wan Kenobi had a budget of $90 million.
Star Wars Series- The Acolyte Reportedly Cost $180 Million To Make A still from The Acolyte | Credits: Lucasfilm
The Star Wars franchise has increased its long-form content offerings ever since the end of the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Lucasfilm and Disney+ are going to the galaxy’s edge and back to onboard Star Wars fans for The Acolyte, the latest series set in a galaxy far, far away. The first two episodes of the gritty Star Wars science-fiction drama are coming to select theaters courtesy of Fandango. This unique free event occurs across the United States on June 3, one day before Disney+ subscribers can experience the action at home. To get tickets to this limited and once-in-a-lifetime event for The Acolyte, you must follow the link and instructions provided by Fandango.
Set hundreds of years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte takes place during the High Republic era of the franchise. The series stars Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Dafne Keen (Logan), Charlie Barnett (You), Jodie Turner-Smith (Anne Boleyn), Rebecca Henderson (Russian Doll), Dean-Charles Chapman...
Set hundreds of years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte takes place during the High Republic era of the franchise. The series stars Amandla Stenberg (Bodies Bodies Bodies), Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place), Dafne Keen (Logan), Charlie Barnett (You), Jodie Turner-Smith (Anne Boleyn), Rebecca Henderson (Russian Doll), Dean-Charles Chapman...
- 5/29/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The Mandalorian debuted back in 2019, becoming the first live-action series set in George Lucas’ Star Wars universe. Starring Pedro Pascal in the lead role, the series gained immense popularity throughout its three seasons. As a result, Disney announced a film continuation of the original story that focuses on Din Djarin and Grogu.
Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian remains one of the most popular Star Wars entires (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview ahead of the show’s third season, executive producer Dave Filoni spoke about how the series might conclude. Filoni’s approach to crafting season finales combined with the uncertain future of the series beyond its planned feature film continuation hint that The Mandalorian could easily return for season 4 and beyond. Here is everything you need to know about the future of The Mandalorian.
Dave Filoni’s Comments Hint Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian Could Go Season 4 and Beyond
Dave...
Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian remains one of the most popular Star Wars entires (Credit: Lucasfilm).
During an interview ahead of the show’s third season, executive producer Dave Filoni spoke about how the series might conclude. Filoni’s approach to crafting season finales combined with the uncertain future of the series beyond its planned feature film continuation hint that The Mandalorian could easily return for season 4 and beyond. Here is everything you need to know about the future of The Mandalorian.
Dave Filoni’s Comments Hint Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian Could Go Season 4 and Beyond
Dave...
- 5/28/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Committed to long-interconnected franchises can sometimes be a chore for the viewers, especially when something is as big as the MCU. It also doesn’t help when newcomers are required to know about the entries that came before to enjoy a new show or movie. One major example is Madness of Multiverse, as fans, who weren’t familiar with the Wanda Vision beforehand, had a hard time piecing it all together in the sequel to 2016’s Doctor Strange.
But Star Wars did combat this issue with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka, as the showrunners succeeded in making it more accessible to fans, who had no knowledge about her history.
Dave Filoni Succeeded in Making Ahsoka Its Own Thing
A still from Ahsoka | Disney Plus
Before getting her own live-action Disney Plus show, Ahsoka made her debut in the 2008 animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and subsequently appeared in Star Wars Rebels.
But Star Wars did combat this issue with Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka, as the showrunners succeeded in making it more accessible to fans, who had no knowledge about her history.
Dave Filoni Succeeded in Making Ahsoka Its Own Thing
A still from Ahsoka | Disney Plus
Before getting her own live-action Disney Plus show, Ahsoka made her debut in the 2008 animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and subsequently appeared in Star Wars Rebels.
- 5/28/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
Andor Star Adria Arjona Addresses Potential Spinoff Series - Main Image
Andor star Adria Arjona recently addressed the potential spinoff series for her fan-favorite character.
The acclaimed Star Wars series is set to end its run with the upcoming second season. The final episode will take place during the events leading to Rogue One where Cassian Andor made his first appearance in the franchise.
While we already know that the series is a prequel to Rogue One, some fans are still wondering whether this could lead to potential spinoffs featuring the other characters and exploring their journey after the events of Andor.
Also Read: Andor Showrunner Tony Gilroy Calls Star Wars Series His Most Important Work
Adria Arjona Weighs In on Potential Andor Spinoff
In a recent interview, Arjona was asked whether she is interested in doing a spinoff series of her fan-favorite Andor character Bix Caleen.
She said that...
Andor star Adria Arjona recently addressed the potential spinoff series for her fan-favorite character.
The acclaimed Star Wars series is set to end its run with the upcoming second season. The final episode will take place during the events leading to Rogue One where Cassian Andor made his first appearance in the franchise.
While we already know that the series is a prequel to Rogue One, some fans are still wondering whether this could lead to potential spinoffs featuring the other characters and exploring their journey after the events of Andor.
Also Read: Andor Showrunner Tony Gilroy Calls Star Wars Series His Most Important Work
Adria Arjona Weighs In on Potential Andor Spinoff
In a recent interview, Arjona was asked whether she is interested in doing a spinoff series of her fan-favorite Andor character Bix Caleen.
She said that...
- 5/28/2024
- EpicStream
Ahsoka Season 2 Cast: What Characters Will Appear in the Star Wars Series? - Main Image
Who are the cast and characters expected to appear in Ahsoka season 2?
After the massive success of the first season, Lucasfilm officially announced earlier this year that Ahsoka season 2 is in the works with Dave Filoni returning as the showrunner.
A lot of fans are looking forward to the new season since the first season finale ended on a massive cliffhanger for the main characters and left a couple of storylines unresolved.
All the Cast and Characters Expected to Appear in Ahsoka Season 2
So far, Lucasfilm has not confirmed the full list of cast members that are set to appear in Ahsoka season 2.
We can expect the majority of the cast members from the first season to reprise their roles in the upcoming season.
Here are the cast and characters that will likely appear in...
Who are the cast and characters expected to appear in Ahsoka season 2?
After the massive success of the first season, Lucasfilm officially announced earlier this year that Ahsoka season 2 is in the works with Dave Filoni returning as the showrunner.
A lot of fans are looking forward to the new season since the first season finale ended on a massive cliffhanger for the main characters and left a couple of storylines unresolved.
All the Cast and Characters Expected to Appear in Ahsoka Season 2
So far, Lucasfilm has not confirmed the full list of cast members that are set to appear in Ahsoka season 2.
We can expect the majority of the cast members from the first season to reprise their roles in the upcoming season.
Here are the cast and characters that will likely appear in...
- 5/27/2024
- EpicStream
When the Emmy nominations are announced July 17, something will happen that hasn’t happened in 50 years: The nominees for best drama series will include only one previously nominated show, Netflix’s The Crown. I would love to be able to say that’s because there are so many great dramas out there and that TV Academy members are diligently watching them and championing different great ones this year. But the truth is, this field, historically among the strongest each season, now looks like a wasteland.
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
Such perennial nominees as HBO’s Succession and Westworld and AMC’s Better Call Saul have ended, along with second-tier contenders like Paramount+’s The Good Fight and Star Trek: Picard. Some ongoing, previously nominated shows were not back in time to be eligible, in some cases because of delays caused by the writers and actors strikes, including Netflix’s Stranger Things, Squid Game and Bodyguard; HBO/Max’s Euphoria,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Scott Feinberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney in 2012 for more than $4 billion, it marked a major turning point in the movie industry. But, as Lucas himself says, some game-changing transitions within the business were already in full swing.
In an interview with Brut (via Screen Rant), George Lucas said that selling Lucasfilm all came down to the rise of streaming. “Streaming is really powerful, and it’s great, it’s really upped the movie business because the theatrical movie business… we could see the problems, and it was not good. So everybody was looking to save it, but nobody knew streaming would. And that’s when Netflix took off, and at that point, I said, ‘I don’t know what this is gonna be, there’s gonna be a giant transition in the business, I don’t know that much about it,’ and I sold the company, and I retired.
In an interview with Brut (via Screen Rant), George Lucas said that selling Lucasfilm all came down to the rise of streaming. “Streaming is really powerful, and it’s great, it’s really upped the movie business because the theatrical movie business… we could see the problems, and it was not good. So everybody was looking to save it, but nobody knew streaming would. And that’s when Netflix took off, and at that point, I said, ‘I don’t know what this is gonna be, there’s gonna be a giant transition in the business, I don’t know that much about it,’ and I sold the company, and I retired.
- 5/25/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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