The vast galactic story of Star Wars begins with Episode I: The Phantom Menace – a relatively tame chapter in the extraordinary mythology of George Lucas. By the time The Clone Wars enters the picture, a monumental shift can be recognized within each character who has already begun to be molded toward their destinies. Among them lies a fleeting but unforgettable arc of Darth Maul.
Darth Maul in The Clone Wars [Credit: Lucasfilm Animation]First seen in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the character arrived just as quickly as he was dispatched to his vicious death – not necessarily in one piece. But an event that was a blip in the grand scheme of things was the point of origin for Darth Maul, a character whose impressive skills as a fighter equipped with an iconic double-bladed lightsaber awed and terrified the audience.
However, given his short-lived arc as a sinister villain in Star Wars: Episode I,...
Darth Maul in The Clone Wars [Credit: Lucasfilm Animation]First seen in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the character arrived just as quickly as he was dispatched to his vicious death – not necessarily in one piece. But an event that was a blip in the grand scheme of things was the point of origin for Darth Maul, a character whose impressive skills as a fighter equipped with an iconic double-bladed lightsaber awed and terrified the audience.
However, given his short-lived arc as a sinister villain in Star Wars: Episode I,...
- 6/8/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
Darth Maul was one of the greatest additions of the Prequel series to the Star Wars canon, becoming one of the most beloved Sith characters of the Skywalker saga behind Darth Vader and right above Asajj Ventress. A lot of thought went into the role of Maul, who was killed off in the film, but had one of the greatest arcs in Star Wars history through his appearances in The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels.
Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace || Lucasfilm
Nick Gillard, the stunt coordinator for the Prequel trilogy, revealed what was the original casting for Maul, and why it was changed. Maul had a very strong impact on audiences in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and a huge part of it was Ray Park’s performance.
Nick Gillard revealed what was the original brief for Darth Maul
Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace...
Darth Maul in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace || Lucasfilm
Nick Gillard, the stunt coordinator for the Prequel trilogy, revealed what was the original casting for Maul, and why it was changed. Maul had a very strong impact on audiences in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, and a huge part of it was Ray Park’s performance.
Nick Gillard revealed what was the original brief for Darth Maul
Darth Maul in The Phantom Menace...
- 6/8/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Steven Spielberg has made some of the best films that have been celebrated by many critics and filmmakers. The director is one of the rare filmmakers who has successfully managed to deliver in every genre with great conviction. Jaws, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial are some of his best works.
Steven Spielberg made landmark sci-fi films including classics like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Universal Pictures
Spielberg also has great admiration for other filmmakers and shares a very close relationship with Star Wars creator George Lucas. They have helped each other and supported each other’s work. Steven has hailed Lucas’ work on the Star Wars films. However, his choice of his best work may be a controversial one for fans of the franchise.
Steven Spielberg Hails Attack of the Clones as George Lucas’ Most Accomplished Film Attack of the Clones‘ subpar...
Steven Spielberg made landmark sci-fi films including classics like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial | Universal Pictures
Spielberg also has great admiration for other filmmakers and shares a very close relationship with Star Wars creator George Lucas. They have helped each other and supported each other’s work. Steven has hailed Lucas’ work on the Star Wars films. However, his choice of his best work may be a controversial one for fans of the franchise.
Steven Spielberg Hails Attack of the Clones as George Lucas’ Most Accomplished Film Attack of the Clones‘ subpar...
- 6/8/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Ranker is a popular place on the Internet where people can rank whatever they want, however, they want, and whenever they want. This is always a fan-focused ranking system, and it is never officially tied to the people behind the projects in question. Recently, a large survey was organized on Ranker, whose goal was to determine the best Star Wars movies of all time. The list includes all 11 Star Wars movies, ranked from 11th to 1st place. We are going to bring you all the titles here in this report, and provide you with our personal comments related to each listing.
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the 11 movies from 11th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
11. Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker...
Of course, since this is indeed an important list, we have decided to report on it, so we are going to bring you the results by listing the 11 movies from 11th to first place. We hope you’ll enjoy it!
11. Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker...
- 6/8/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
George Lucas had to face very strong criticism from the Star Wars fandom when he returned to the franchise with his infamous Prequel Trilogy. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, which started the Prequels in 1999 is often regarded as the worst in the epic space-opera franchise.
However, out of the numerous infamous aspects of The Phantom Menace that have raised the eyebrows of fans to date, nothing can beat the podrace scene. Despite being marketed as one of the primary set pieces from the film, George Lucas failed miserably in making the scene likeable.
The Podracing scene from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace I Lucasfilm Ltd.
Fans worldwide have often hailed the podrace sequence as an unnecessary mess in the Star Wars universe. The sequence not only gave us one of the worst racing scenes ever but also left the fans with several unanswered questions.
However, out of the numerous infamous aspects of The Phantom Menace that have raised the eyebrows of fans to date, nothing can beat the podrace scene. Despite being marketed as one of the primary set pieces from the film, George Lucas failed miserably in making the scene likeable.
The Podracing scene from Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace I Lucasfilm Ltd.
Fans worldwide have often hailed the podrace sequence as an unnecessary mess in the Star Wars universe. The sequence not only gave us one of the worst racing scenes ever but also left the fans with several unanswered questions.
- 6/8/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
We finally have a detective murder mystery series in the Star Wars universe in the form of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Created by Leslye Headland, the Disney+ series is set 100 years before Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace and we follow the story of a former Padawan as she reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a murder and a series of crimes only to find something far more sinister then they could have ever anticipated.
While the Headland series is getting favorable reviews from the critics it is getting a big thumbs down from the audience according to its low Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score and IMDb score. So, if you are looking forward to watching Star Wars: The Acolyte here are the dates for all its upcoming episodes.
The Acolyte – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Disney+
Star Wars: The Acolyte consists of eight episodes in total.
While the Headland series is getting favorable reviews from the critics it is getting a big thumbs down from the audience according to its low Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score and IMDb score. So, if you are looking forward to watching Star Wars: The Acolyte here are the dates for all its upcoming episodes.
The Acolyte – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Disney+
Star Wars: The Acolyte consists of eight episodes in total.
- 6/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Star Wars fans are in for a treat with the new Disney+ series The Acolyte, set to premiere on June 4. Unlike any live-action project before, This show promises a dive into the High Republic era, about 100 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. This setting introduces an era of peace within the galaxy and showcases the Jedi Order at its peak. A new Star Wars TV series, The Acolyte, features a group of Jedi who engage in solving a series of dubious murders, giving fans a fresh perspective on the galaxy’s shadowy secrets and emerging...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
The new Star Wars outing on Disney+ has the force on its side. Deadline is reporting that the new Jedi-centric show debuted with 4.8 million views on its first day. This makes The Acolyte Disney+’s biggest series premiere of the year. It is on track to overtake Ahsoka‘s performance of generating 14 million views in its first five days.
This bit of news comes as somewhat of a surprise since Disney+ doesn’t usually release streaming numbers after just the first day. The company announced Ahsoka‘s viewership after five days most likely due to the popularity of the character. Last December, the streamer announced numbers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians after its first six days. Other shows on the streamer don’t usually get their viewer numbers released unless they are rather good. Reporting the numbers for The Acolyte so soon after the premiere makes it seem like...
This bit of news comes as somewhat of a surprise since Disney+ doesn’t usually release streaming numbers after just the first day. The company announced Ahsoka‘s viewership after five days most likely due to the popularity of the character. Last December, the streamer announced numbers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians after its first six days. Other shows on the streamer don’t usually get their viewer numbers released unless they are rather good. Reporting the numbers for The Acolyte so soon after the premiere makes it seem like...
- 6/7/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exploring the High Republic The Acolyte takes us deep into the High Republic era, a time when the Jedi Order was at its peak. This period, however, wasn’t free from Sith confrontations and looming dark forces. Set a hundred years before the events of The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte introduces exciting new characters who navigate these turbulent times. Mae’s Deadly Encounter The series sets a grim tone with its formidable opening scene, where The Jedi are going to take some Ls; you’re not going to know who the good guys and the bad guys are,” explained Headland. “And it’s going...
- 6/7/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Star Wars tends to enjoy the comfort of the known. As the galaxy has expanded on the big and small screens, new stories have been told in and around the original, prequel and sequel trilogies, featuring familiar faces and settings that the audience has had a connection to since childhood in most cases. There’s certainly nothing wrong with this level of familiarity. It’s something we all crave from time to time — and not just in Star Wars — be it a family recipe that’s been passed down through multiple generations, or an old, perfect-fitting sweatshirt that’s survived countless washes.
But there comes a time when viewers want to step into the unknown, and the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte, offers exactly that. Set a century before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in the era of the High Republic, the Leslye Headland-created Disney+ series explores a time...
But there comes a time when viewers want to step into the unknown, and the latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte, offers exactly that. Set a century before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace in the era of the High Republic, the Leslye Headland-created Disney+ series explores a time...
- 6/6/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
5 Things You May Have Missed in Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 2 Revenge / Justice - Main Image
Star Wars: The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ on Tuesday, June 4. In addition to taking fans to the High Republic Era, the series features several Easter eggs and references to the greater Star Wars canon and timeline.
The Acolyte tells the story of the mysterious killings of the Jedi at the hands of an unknown figure.
The two-episode premiere takes a surprising turn, with Osha initially suspected as the Jedi Killer. However, as her former Jedi Master Sol embarks on an investigation, they uncover a shocking truth-the real murderer is her twin sister, Mae, who they believe to be deceased.
With its interesting plot and several references to the franchise, here are the five things fans may have missed in The Acolyte Episode 2, Revenge / Justice.
The Existence of Jedi Temples
The Jedi Order has closed...
Star Wars: The Acolyte premiered on Disney+ on Tuesday, June 4. In addition to taking fans to the High Republic Era, the series features several Easter eggs and references to the greater Star Wars canon and timeline.
The Acolyte tells the story of the mysterious killings of the Jedi at the hands of an unknown figure.
The two-episode premiere takes a surprising turn, with Osha initially suspected as the Jedi Killer. However, as her former Jedi Master Sol embarks on an investigation, they uncover a shocking truth-the real murderer is her twin sister, Mae, who they believe to be deceased.
With its interesting plot and several references to the franchise, here are the five things fans may have missed in The Acolyte Episode 2, Revenge / Justice.
The Existence of Jedi Temples
The Jedi Order has closed...
- 6/6/2024
- EpicStream
In the quarter-century since Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace hit theaters, fans have often scrutinized the portrayal of the Jedi Order. What was once seen through an idealistic lens is now being questioned more critically. With Disney+ gearing up for the release of The Acolyte, this exploration takes center stage. A Shift in Perspective Charlie Barnett, portraying Yord Fandar in The Acolyte, comments on this evolution: Every time I watched Jedi growing up, they were perfect. It was like, ‘These are gods!’ But seeing the raw edges of their humanity… those are the parts of Yord that I...
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Why Do the Jedi in The Acolyte Look Different? 'Space Cops' Era Explained - Main Image
After numerous media showcasing the eras of the Old Republic and the Galactic Empire, Star Wars The Acolyte instead tells its story during the end of the High Republic era.
Considered the galaxy’s golden age in the Star Wars universe, many things fans know of are different during this period. One example is the Jedi Order, which is considered extinct and in chaos in most Star Wars media.
The Acolyte perfectly shows what the Jedi Order looked like at its prime, but the Order is uncannily different from what most fans are familiar with.
Usually depicted as an extinct order and later revived by Luke Skywalker in the later period of the canonical timeline, the Jedi Order was shown to be a military powerhouse throughout the franchise.
In recent media, the Order has not seemed in top shape,...
After numerous media showcasing the eras of the Old Republic and the Galactic Empire, Star Wars The Acolyte instead tells its story during the end of the High Republic era.
Considered the galaxy’s golden age in the Star Wars universe, many things fans know of are different during this period. One example is the Jedi Order, which is considered extinct and in chaos in most Star Wars media.
The Acolyte perfectly shows what the Jedi Order looked like at its prime, but the Order is uncannily different from what most fans are familiar with.
Usually depicted as an extinct order and later revived by Luke Skywalker in the later period of the canonical timeline, the Jedi Order was shown to be a military powerhouse throughout the franchise.
In recent media, the Order has not seemed in top shape,...
- 6/6/2024
- EpicStream
The Acolyte is set during The High Republic Era and plays out around 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace. The Jedi Order is at the height of its power and the Galaxy is at peace, a far cry from the rise of the Empire during the prequels.
The Disney+ series has, unfortunately, already received backlash for featuring a diverse cast. Now, a new interview with showrunner Leslye Headland and lead star Amandla Stenberg is likely to only further incense its detractors.
The Wrap (via SFFGazette.com) asked them whether The Acolyte really is "the gayest Star Wars yet," to which Headland responded, "No, I don't think so. Yet people have told me it's the gayest Star Wars and I’m frankly..."
"You're offended?" Stenberg asked. "Into it," Headland responded with a laugh.
They'd go on to poke fun at some of the wider Star Wars franchise's supposed gay themes,...
The Disney+ series has, unfortunately, already received backlash for featuring a diverse cast. Now, a new interview with showrunner Leslye Headland and lead star Amandla Stenberg is likely to only further incense its detractors.
The Wrap (via SFFGazette.com) asked them whether The Acolyte really is "the gayest Star Wars yet," to which Headland responded, "No, I don't think so. Yet people have told me it's the gayest Star Wars and I’m frankly..."
"You're offended?" Stenberg asked. "Into it," Headland responded with a laugh.
They'd go on to poke fun at some of the wider Star Wars franchise's supposed gay themes,...
- 6/6/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In his latest venture beyond the world of Squid Game, as Lee Jung-jae entered the Star Wars universe with the Disney+ series Star Wars: The Acolyte, the actor showcased his dedication to his craft in a remarkable manner. Revealing behind-the-scenes details of filming, Jung-jae recalled going to extraordinary lengths to learn English for his role.
Lee Jung-jae in Star Wars: The Acolyte (2024) | Lucasfilm
Playing the High Republic Jedi character of Master Sol, Lee Jung-jae disclosed the thorough preparation he undertook for his role. Beginning tireless dialect preparation four months ahead of production, to perform in English, Jung-jae credited Star Wars legend Liam Neeson’s Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn from whom he took cues for his preparation.
Lee Jung-jae’s Meticulous Dialect Preparation for The Acolyte
Ahead of the release of his latest project Star Wars: The Acolyte, which launched him in Hollywood, following his Squid Game fame, Lee Jung-jae took...
Lee Jung-jae in Star Wars: The Acolyte (2024) | Lucasfilm
Playing the High Republic Jedi character of Master Sol, Lee Jung-jae disclosed the thorough preparation he undertook for his role. Beginning tireless dialect preparation four months ahead of production, to perform in English, Jung-jae credited Star Wars legend Liam Neeson’s Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn from whom he took cues for his preparation.
Lee Jung-jae’s Meticulous Dialect Preparation for The Acolyte
Ahead of the release of his latest project Star Wars: The Acolyte, which launched him in Hollywood, following his Squid Game fame, Lee Jung-jae took...
- 6/6/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
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
The Star Wars universe is rich with complex and compelling characters, especially its villains. These antagonists drive the narrative forward, offering challenges and intrigue that captivate fans across generations. With the debut of “murder-mystery” show The Acolyte this week on Disney+ we thought we’d take a look at the ten best villains in the Star Wars saga:
1. Darth Vader
Darth Vader, originally Anakin Skywalker, is perhaps the most iconic villain in cinematic history. His fall from a heroic Jedi Knight to a Sith Lord embodies the tragic nature of the Star Wars saga. Vader’s imposing presence, deep voice, and complex redemption arc make him a standout character.
2. Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious)
Emperor Palpatine is the mastermind behind the fall of the Jedi Order and the rise of the Galactic Empire. His cunning manipulation of both the political and Sith arenas showcases his unparalleled strategic mind. His return in...
1. Darth Vader
Darth Vader, originally Anakin Skywalker, is perhaps the most iconic villain in cinematic history. His fall from a heroic Jedi Knight to a Sith Lord embodies the tragic nature of the Star Wars saga. Vader’s imposing presence, deep voice, and complex redemption arc make him a standout character.
2. Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious)
Emperor Palpatine is the mastermind behind the fall of the Jedi Order and the rise of the Galactic Empire. His cunning manipulation of both the political and Sith arenas showcases his unparalleled strategic mind. His return in...
- 6/6/2024
- by George P Thomas
- Nerdly
A Comprehensive Guide to All Canon Acolytes in Star Wars - Main Image
Star Wars: The Acolyte is finally available to watch on Disney+ worldwide. This High Republic-era show gives fans a look at things (mostly) from the perspective of the Sith.
Mae is the show's titular character, and the main plot revolves around her working her way through a hit list of Jedi Masters. Working for a mysterious Sith who operates from the shadows, Mae has begun striking down the Jedi one by one.
But just what is an 'Acolyte', and are there any more of them in the canon Star Wars universe? The answer is yes, and you may already be familiar with them!
Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte
What is a Sith Acolyte?
In the old Star Wars canon, now known as Legends, an Acolyte was...
Star Wars: The Acolyte is finally available to watch on Disney+ worldwide. This High Republic-era show gives fans a look at things (mostly) from the perspective of the Sith.
Mae is the show's titular character, and the main plot revolves around her working her way through a hit list of Jedi Masters. Working for a mysterious Sith who operates from the shadows, Mae has begun striking down the Jedi one by one.
But just what is an 'Acolyte', and are there any more of them in the canon Star Wars universe? The answer is yes, and you may already be familiar with them!
Spoiler Warning: This article contains spoilers for the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte
What is a Sith Acolyte?
In the old Star Wars canon, now known as Legends, an Acolyte was...
- 6/6/2024
- EpicStream
The highly anticipated Disney+ series, The Acolyte, set to premiere next week, promises a new and intriguing look at the darker side of the Star Wars universe. Taking place during the High Republic era, about 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, this new show could bring canonical insights previously restricted to Star Wars Legends. Intriguing Connections to Darth Plagueis Fans are abuzz with speculation that the infamous Darth Plagueis might make his first official live-action appearance in The Acolyte. Widely known through the novel Star Wars: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, Plagueis...
- 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 Marvel Cinematic Universe is currently confronting a problem that was once a feature of the franchise's success. All of the movies (and TV shows) from Marvel Studios share the same universe, allowing characters to cross from one superhero franchise into another. This is what made the evolution and rise of The Infinity Saga so exciting, as Marvel paid off an ongoing story arc with the culmination of an amazing two-part finale in the form of "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame." Unfortunately, since then, audiences and even dedicated fans have become burdened by the interconnectivity of the MCU, much like the comics that inspired it -- and it seems "Star Wars" has been having the same issue in recent years, albeit in a different way.
Beginning with "Star Wars" in 1977, the "Star Wars" franchise was primarily defined by what is known as the Skywalker saga, focusing on the stories...
Beginning with "Star Wars" in 1977, the "Star Wars" franchise was primarily defined by what is known as the Skywalker saga, focusing on the stories...
- 6/5/2024
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 2.
What we know about the Jedi in Star Wars can — and has — filled not only several films and TV shows but a ton of books and comics, too. And, tellingly, one seclusive Jedi practice while introduced on screen in the films, was only given a name in the comic books. We’re talking about “the Barash Vow,” a Jedi tradition first explicitly mentioned in 2017 in issue #2 of Marvel’s first Darth Vader comic book miniseries. But, at this point, the Barash Vow is a big deal in Star Wars canon, having impacted the latter years of both Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
And, sneakily, this practice makes its way into the second episode of the newest Disney+ Star Wars TV series, The Acolyte. Here’s why the Barash Vow is such a big deal in Star Wars, why it appears in The Acolyte,...
What we know about the Jedi in Star Wars can — and has — filled not only several films and TV shows but a ton of books and comics, too. And, tellingly, one seclusive Jedi practice while introduced on screen in the films, was only given a name in the comic books. We’re talking about “the Barash Vow,” a Jedi tradition first explicitly mentioned in 2017 in issue #2 of Marvel’s first Darth Vader comic book miniseries. But, at this point, the Barash Vow is a big deal in Star Wars canon, having impacted the latter years of both Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
And, sneakily, this practice makes its way into the second episode of the newest Disney+ Star Wars TV series, The Acolyte. Here’s why the Barash Vow is such a big deal in Star Wars, why it appears in The Acolyte,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
There will be spoilers for the first and second episodes of "Star Wars: The Acolyte," so beware.
"Star Wars: The Acolyte" is the latest Disney+ show that's set in a brand new space in the timeline of a galaxy far, far away. With no significant details to latch on to from the trailer, it's been a little difficult pinpointing exactly where the show is set. Showrunners and Lucasfilm have said in the press that it takes place at the end of the High Republic era, which the books have established take place starting about 200 years prior to the events of "The Phantom Menace."
With Vernestra Rwoh, a character appearing in both the High Republic books and "The Acolyte," some thought it would be useful to peg the timing of the show to her age, assuming that the species of Vernestra, which is Mirialan, ages at about the same rate as humans.
"Star Wars: The Acolyte" is the latest Disney+ show that's set in a brand new space in the timeline of a galaxy far, far away. With no significant details to latch on to from the trailer, it's been a little difficult pinpointing exactly where the show is set. Showrunners and Lucasfilm have said in the press that it takes place at the end of the High Republic era, which the books have established take place starting about 200 years prior to the events of "The Phantom Menace."
With Vernestra Rwoh, a character appearing in both the High Republic books and "The Acolyte," some thought it would be useful to peg the timing of the show to her age, assuming that the species of Vernestra, which is Mirialan, ages at about the same rate as humans.
- 6/5/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
The Acolyte, Disney’s latest high-profile Star Wars show, is set well before the the Skywalker era. Here’s our review of the first two episodes.
Disney’s The Acolyte premiered its first two episodes with a lot of expectations on its shoulders. The recent Star Wars shows have been full of ups and downs; The Mandalorian has lost its groove, Obi-Wan Kenobi was disappointing nostalgia bait, but Andor was genuinely excellent.
The Acolyte has promised to be a darker, more violent take on the galaxy far, far away. But based on the first two episodes, showrunner Leslye Headland has so far served up more of the same as what came before.
We’ll do our best to give you a relatively spoiler-free description of the premise. A young Force-user is wreaking havoc in the galaxy, killing Jedi masters. Lee Jung-jae’s Sol investigates along with a former Padawan and,...
Disney’s The Acolyte premiered its first two episodes with a lot of expectations on its shoulders. The recent Star Wars shows have been full of ups and downs; The Mandalorian has lost its groove, Obi-Wan Kenobi was disappointing nostalgia bait, but Andor was genuinely excellent.
The Acolyte has promised to be a darker, more violent take on the galaxy far, far away. But based on the first two episodes, showrunner Leslye Headland has so far served up more of the same as what came before.
We’ll do our best to give you a relatively spoiler-free description of the premise. A young Force-user is wreaking havoc in the galaxy, killing Jedi masters. Lee Jung-jae’s Sol investigates along with a former Padawan and,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Maria Lattila
- Film Stories
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ just released its first two episodes. The series is set during the High Republic era, about 100 years before the first movie in the franchise, ‘The Phantom Menace.’
While the High Republic era was previously explored in ‘Young Jedi Adventures,’ this is the first live-action adaptation of this time period. This opens up the opportunity to delve into Expanded Universe tales, especially those about Darth Plagueis, which were previously non-canon.
Darth Plagueis, a Sith Lord predating the Skywalker Saga, met his end before the events of ‘The Phantom Menace,’ slain by his apprentice Palpatine. Though their direct interaction isn’t feasible due to Palpatine’s age during the film, we may glimpse a younger Plagueis.
Plagueis was renowned for his mastery of the Dark Side and his manipulation of midi-chlorians, the microscopic entities granting Force sensitivity. His pursuit of immortality hints at his potential to prolong his life.
While the High Republic era was previously explored in ‘Young Jedi Adventures,’ this is the first live-action adaptation of this time period. This opens up the opportunity to delve into Expanded Universe tales, especially those about Darth Plagueis, which were previously non-canon.
Darth Plagueis, a Sith Lord predating the Skywalker Saga, met his end before the events of ‘The Phantom Menace,’ slain by his apprentice Palpatine. Though their direct interaction isn’t feasible due to Palpatine’s age during the film, we may glimpse a younger Plagueis.
Plagueis was renowned for his mastery of the Dark Side and his manipulation of midi-chlorians, the microscopic entities granting Force sensitivity. His pursuit of immortality hints at his potential to prolong his life.
- 6/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Star Wars: The Acolyte’ recently dropped the first two episodes. The show takes place during the High Republic era or 100 years before the chronologically first movie in the franchise, ‘The Phantom Menace.’
Although High Republic Era was already touched upon in ‘Young Jedi Adventures,’ this is the first time this time period is adapted to live-action which means there is a lot of potential to explore some of the Expanded Universe stories, particularly non-canon stories related to Darth Plagueis.
Darth Plagueis was a Sith Lord who lived before the events of the Skywalker Saga, he is already dead during the events of Phantom Menace, killed by his own apprentice Palpatine, and while we can’t possibly see the two of them interact in this setting due to Palpatine only being in his 50s during the events of ‘Phantom Menace,’ we might as well see young Plagueis.
Plagueis was known for...
Although High Republic Era was already touched upon in ‘Young Jedi Adventures,’ this is the first time this time period is adapted to live-action which means there is a lot of potential to explore some of the Expanded Universe stories, particularly non-canon stories related to Darth Plagueis.
Darth Plagueis was a Sith Lord who lived before the events of the Skywalker Saga, he is already dead during the events of Phantom Menace, killed by his own apprentice Palpatine, and while we can’t possibly see the two of them interact in this setting due to Palpatine only being in his 50s during the events of ‘Phantom Menace,’ we might as well see young Plagueis.
Plagueis was known for...
- 6/5/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The Acolyte Episode 1 Sees the Shocking Death of Master Indara - Main Image
The first episode of The Acolyte featured the shocking death of a main character to the surprise of many fans given the high-profile casting behind the role.
The new Star Wars series is a mystery-thriller set in the High Republic era that follows a Jedi Master investigating a series of crimes that pits him against a dangerous warrior who is on a revenge mission.
While the first two episodes set up the main mystery of the series, they also saw the death of a main character that instantly raised the stakes of the story.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 1, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 1 Begins with the Shocking Death of Indara
The first episode of The Acolyte opened with Mae (Amandla Stenberg) confronting Master Indara (The Matrix's Carrie-Anne Moss...
The first episode of The Acolyte featured the shocking death of a main character to the surprise of many fans given the high-profile casting behind the role.
The new Star Wars series is a mystery-thriller set in the High Republic era that follows a Jedi Master investigating a series of crimes that pits him against a dangerous warrior who is on a revenge mission.
While the first two episodes set up the main mystery of the series, they also saw the death of a main character that instantly raised the stakes of the story.
Spoiler Warning: This article includes spoilers for The Acolyte episode 1, so proceed with caution.
The Acolyte Episode 1 Begins with the Shocking Death of Indara
The first episode of The Acolyte opened with Mae (Amandla Stenberg) confronting Master Indara (The Matrix's Carrie-Anne Moss...
- 6/5/2024
- EpicStream
Showrunner Leslye Headland described Star Wars: The Acolyte as a “fresh entry point,” and that’s exactly what she delivered in the first two episodes, which premiered Tuesday on Disney+.
Set in the final days of the High Republic era — before the events of The Phantom Menace — the mystery thriller tells the original story of a former Jedi reuniting with her master to solve a string of murders, confronting a darkness they hadn’t anticipated along the way.
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Set in the final days of the High Republic era — before the events of The Phantom Menace — the mystery thriller tells the original story of a former Jedi reuniting with her master to solve a string of murders, confronting a darkness they hadn’t anticipated along the way.
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- 6/5/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
This article contains mild spoilers for "Star Wars: The Acolyte" episodes 1 and 2.
"Star Wars: The Acolyte," the brand new show on Disney+ set in a galaxy far, far away, is about as far removed from anything we've previously seen in the live-action "Star Wars" universe as you can get. Its story takes place in the High Republic era, a time period that most audiences are completely unfamiliar with and is entirely divorced from the events of the Skywalker Saga along with the majority of other live-action "Star Wars" projects released up to this point. Taking place roughly 100 years before "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace," there are very few constants for "The Acolyte" to fall back on.
One of those constants, however, involves bringing a key character from the High Republic books -- that of the Jedi Vernestra Rwoh -- into live-action in a way that might be surprising.
"Star Wars: The Acolyte," the brand new show on Disney+ set in a galaxy far, far away, is about as far removed from anything we've previously seen in the live-action "Star Wars" universe as you can get. Its story takes place in the High Republic era, a time period that most audiences are completely unfamiliar with and is entirely divorced from the events of the Skywalker Saga along with the majority of other live-action "Star Wars" projects released up to this point. Taking place roughly 100 years before "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace," there are very few constants for "The Acolyte" to fall back on.
One of those constants, however, involves bringing a key character from the High Republic books -- that of the Jedi Vernestra Rwoh -- into live-action in a way that might be surprising.
- 6/5/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Set 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, The Acolyte shows a time in the galaxy far far away when there was some semblance of peace. The Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic are witnessing progress after waging war for thousands of years. And even though nobody other than the Jedi are allowed to practice the art of the Force, there are people in the darkest corners of the galaxy who are defying such orders and learning how to become powerful. Now, these Force-users are aware of the fact that if they are caught, they’ll be tried in front of the High Council and punished appropriately. Yet, a lone assassin from this sect goes galaxy-hopping to complete her revenge mission. Let’s find out who she is through the recap of first episode.
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Osha Is Arrested For Being A Jedi-Killer
The first episode of The Acolyte opens in Ueda,...
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Osha Is Arrested For Being A Jedi-Killer
The first episode of The Acolyte opens in Ueda,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Pramit Chatterjee
- DMT
Spoilers for "Star Wars: The Acolyte" Parts 1 and 2 follow.
"I do not believe the Sith could have returned without us knowing," Mace Windu told Qui-Gon Jinn during the events of "The Phantom Menace." "The Sith have been extinct for a millennium," Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi added.
As we all know that a millennium lasts a thousand years, it seemed unlikely that the Sith would be involved with "Star Wars: The Acolyte." Most of us assumed the Jedi would have had no interaction whatsoever with the secret line of Sith that led to Darth Sidious and his destruction of the Jedi until Darth Maul revealed himself to Qui-Gon on Tatooine.
But "The Acolyte" seems as though it could upend everything we knew about the involvement of the Sith and their quest against the Jedi in the time period the show takes place in, 100 years prior to the events of "The Phantom Menace.
"I do not believe the Sith could have returned without us knowing," Mace Windu told Qui-Gon Jinn during the events of "The Phantom Menace." "The Sith have been extinct for a millennium," Jedi Master Ki-Adi-Mundi added.
As we all know that a millennium lasts a thousand years, it seemed unlikely that the Sith would be involved with "Star Wars: The Acolyte." Most of us assumed the Jedi would have had no interaction whatsoever with the secret line of Sith that led to Darth Sidious and his destruction of the Jedi until Darth Maul revealed himself to Qui-Gon on Tatooine.
But "The Acolyte" seems as though it could upend everything we knew about the involvement of the Sith and their quest against the Jedi in the time period the show takes place in, 100 years prior to the events of "The Phantom Menace.
- 6/5/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
"Star Wars: The Acolyte" creator Leslye Headland has done something that many thought might've been impossible: creating a "Star Wars" story that you can dive into without any preparation or knowledge of any other parts of the franchise's lore. You definitely do not need to know a lot of minutiae in order to gain enjoyment out of "The Acolyte" (watch the trailer here).
Having said that, there are deeper connections to the "Star Wars" lore that you don't need to know, but it certainly adds to the enjoyment of the show. One of the most significant details in that respect is the knowledge of the time period the series is capping off, along with the struggles of the Jedi and the galaxy itself over the previous couple of hundred years in the "Star Wars" universe. Allow this, then, to be your guide to the ins and outs of the High Republic era.
Having said that, there are deeper connections to the "Star Wars" lore that you don't need to know, but it certainly adds to the enjoyment of the show. One of the most significant details in that respect is the knowledge of the time period the series is capping off, along with the struggles of the Jedi and the galaxy itself over the previous couple of hundred years in the "Star Wars" universe. Allow this, then, to be your guide to the ins and outs of the High Republic era.
- 6/5/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
This Star Wars: The Acolyte review contains spoilers.
One of The Acolyte’s most enticing selling points is that it’s the first live-action Star Wars show that exists outside of the Skywalker Saga, set 100 years before The Phantom Menace. This might lead one to believe that the show would be a refreshing change of pace or tone for the franchise, but unfortunately, it actually looks, sounds, and feels a lot like the other Star Wars shows, at least in its first two episodes.
This isn’t an inherently bad thing, of course, as most of the other Star Wars live-action shows have been quite good. The Acolyte has a lot going for it, with a great premise, an intriguing central mystery that reveals itself in captivating fashion, and some rock-solid performances. But it feels like there was a missed opportunity here to lean into the aspects of the story...
One of The Acolyte’s most enticing selling points is that it’s the first live-action Star Wars show that exists outside of the Skywalker Saga, set 100 years before The Phantom Menace. This might lead one to believe that the show would be a refreshing change of pace or tone for the franchise, but unfortunately, it actually looks, sounds, and feels a lot like the other Star Wars shows, at least in its first two episodes.
This isn’t an inherently bad thing, of course, as most of the other Star Wars live-action shows have been quite good. The Acolyte has a lot going for it, with a great premise, an intriguing central mystery that reveals itself in captivating fashion, and some rock-solid performances. But it feels like there was a missed opportunity here to lean into the aspects of the story...
- 6/5/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When Lee Jung-jae’s previous show Squid Game became a global phenomenon, Star Wars: The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland was among the many viewers who helped make it Netflix’s most popular non-English speaking series. On top of that, she was also writing The Acolyte’s High Republic Jedi character of Master Sol at the same time as her binge, and that’s when it dawned on the Russian Doll creator that the South Korean actor would be a perfect fit for the honorable Jedi. Sol would then go on to serve as a central figure of Headland’s mystery-thriller series that takes place a century before Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (1999).
However, Lee — whom his collaborators affectionately refer to as “J.J.” — remains rather shocked that his Squid Game character, Seong Gi-hun, inspired Headland to write Sol with him in mind.
“I was actually quite surprised when Leslye [Headland] said...
However, Lee — whom his collaborators affectionately refer to as “J.J.” — remains rather shocked that his Squid Game character, Seong Gi-hun, inspired Headland to write Sol with him in mind.
“I was actually quite surprised when Leslye [Headland] said...
- 6/4/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warning: The following review contains spoilers from the first two episodes of Disney+/Lucasfilm’s series The Acolyte which drop tonight at 6Pm Pt.
It’s a 100 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, essentially the whip and buggy days of the Jedi order, where there’s no such thing as light and dark side yet, not even the Sith.
But there’s a great disturbance in the force in the new Star Wars Disney+ series The Acolyte in which Amandla Stenberg’s Mae, a masked jedi who is going around picking fights with (what will be) four good-spirited jedis, i.e. we open on Carrie Anne Moss’ sage Indara getting offed by Mae “to please the master.” That’s an upsetting kill as Moss is in perfect acrobatic shape in a nod to her high-wire Matrix days. Mae slays Indara not with a lightsaber, but rather with little spears.
It’s a 100 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, essentially the whip and buggy days of the Jedi order, where there’s no such thing as light and dark side yet, not even the Sith.
But there’s a great disturbance in the force in the new Star Wars Disney+ series The Acolyte in which Amandla Stenberg’s Mae, a masked jedi who is going around picking fights with (what will be) four good-spirited jedis, i.e. we open on Carrie Anne Moss’ sage Indara getting offed by Mae “to please the master.” That’s an upsetting kill as Moss is in perfect acrobatic shape in a nod to her high-wire Matrix days. Mae slays Indara not with a lightsaber, but rather with little spears.
- 6/4/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The best Star Wars projects in recent years are the ones that stray from the original story.
From “Rogue One” to “The Last Jedi” to the animated “Visions” and last year’s “Andor,” the franchise finds its footing by taking risks and focusing on original stories that just happen to be set in a galaxy far, far away. With the middling quality of so many other Star Wars offshoots since Disney+ launched in 2019, Leslye Headland’s “The Acolyte” finds company, mercifully, in the former category, with an intriguing crime thriller set further back than any other live-action entry.
“The Acolyte” takes place even longer ago in the galaxy’s history, during the High Republic Era that preceded even young Anakin Skywalker in “The Phantom Menace.” It’s a time of peace, as the opening text says, but like all peaceful pockets in Star Wars, that gets interrupted. A violent crime...
From “Rogue One” to “The Last Jedi” to the animated “Visions” and last year’s “Andor,” the franchise finds its footing by taking risks and focusing on original stories that just happen to be set in a galaxy far, far away. With the middling quality of so many other Star Wars offshoots since Disney+ launched in 2019, Leslye Headland’s “The Acolyte” finds company, mercifully, in the former category, with an intriguing crime thriller set further back than any other live-action entry.
“The Acolyte” takes place even longer ago in the galaxy’s history, during the High Republic Era that preceded even young Anakin Skywalker in “The Phantom Menace.” It’s a time of peace, as the opening text says, but like all peaceful pockets in Star Wars, that gets interrupted. A violent crime...
- 6/4/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
The lightsaber duels are arguably the most exciting aspect of the Star Wars franchise, which was first launched by George Lucas in 1977. Over the years, the methodology and tactics of the lightsaber duel have evolved, with Lucas taking a more complex and martial arts-driven approach for the prequel trilogy.
The lightsaber duel in The Phantom Menace is arguably the best in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The Phantom Menace features one of the best lightsaber duels in the form of the three-way battle between Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and Darth Maul. According to stunt coordinator Nick Gillard, much of the choreography was in line with Lucas’ new approach. Moreover, Lucas’ son, Jett Lucas, made a key contribution to the fight scene. Here is everything you need to know about Jett Lucas’ contribution to one of the best fight scenes in Star Wars.
Stunt Coordinator Nick Gillard Reveals How George Lucas’ Son Influenced the...
The lightsaber duel in The Phantom Menace is arguably the best in Star Wars (Credit: Lucasfilm).
The Phantom Menace features one of the best lightsaber duels in the form of the three-way battle between Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, and Darth Maul. According to stunt coordinator Nick Gillard, much of the choreography was in line with Lucas’ new approach. Moreover, Lucas’ son, Jett Lucas, made a key contribution to the fight scene. Here is everything you need to know about Jett Lucas’ contribution to one of the best fight scenes in Star Wars.
Stunt Coordinator Nick Gillard Reveals How George Lucas’ Son Influenced the...
- 6/4/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Being a Star Wars fan is very interesting. I grew up through the era of the prequel trilogy and thought it was the most boring thing ever. Then I watched the original trilogy, and I thought it was the greatest thing ever. And even though I wasn’t nostalgic about the originals or the prequels, I enjoyed the legacy sequel trilogy for the most part. The franchise had a solid fanbase on the small screen with its animated projects, which didn’t really interest me. That said, the first season of The Mandalorian did do the trick. After the mercurial success of that show, Star Wars totally shifted to the small screen, and they started churning out stuff that ranged from mediocre to abysmally bad. Andor was like a diamond in the rough. And although it seemed like nothing in the franchise could be as good as that, especially in terms of its storytelling,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Pramit Chatterjee
- DMT
Stars: Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Charlie Barnett, Jodie Turner-Smith, Carrie-Anne Moss | Created by Leslye Headland
Total number of episodes: 8 Episodes watched for review: 2
Created by Leslye Headland (the TV talent behind Russian Doll), The Acolyte is an eight part Star Wars TV series that marks a significant break from the spin-off material we’ve seen so far. For one thing, it’s set 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, meaning that slavish fan service can (hopefully) be kept to a minimum. And for another, the fact that the series is essentially positioned as a murder mystery shows a welcome attempt to play around with genre in the Star Wars universe, something that has arguably been a long time coming.
The show opens in style, with Carrie-Anne Moss’ Jedi Master Indara facing off against a would-be assassin who turns out to be equally proficient in the ways of the Force.
Total number of episodes: 8 Episodes watched for review: 2
Created by Leslye Headland (the TV talent behind Russian Doll), The Acolyte is an eight part Star Wars TV series that marks a significant break from the spin-off material we’ve seen so far. For one thing, it’s set 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, meaning that slavish fan service can (hopefully) be kept to a minimum. And for another, the fact that the series is essentially positioned as a murder mystery shows a welcome attempt to play around with genre in the Star Wars universe, something that has arguably been a long time coming.
The show opens in style, with Carrie-Anne Moss’ Jedi Master Indara facing off against a would-be assassin who turns out to be equally proficient in the ways of the Force.
- 6/4/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
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
Sometimes, the "Star Wars" universe can seem very small. The vast majority of television we've seen on Disney+ that takes place in a galaxy far, far away is intrinsically tied to the Skywalker Saga in one way or another. Even "Andor" ties directly into the Rebellion and the work of Princess Leia and the people of Alderaan, and it might be the one that feels most removed. The universe of "The Mandalorian" felt separate for a while, but Luke Skywalker's appearance in season two brought it right back into the world of the classic trilogy.
For most "Star Wars" fans — myself included — this small universe phenomenon where everything is connected is a feature, not a bug. That doesn't mean it's not still refreshing to see things completely divorced from the Skywalker Saga and gives us a new window into "Star Wars," and that's exactly what Leslye Headland's murder mystery series,...
For most "Star Wars" fans — myself included — this small universe phenomenon where everything is connected is a feature, not a bug. That doesn't mean it's not still refreshing to see things completely divorced from the Skywalker Saga and gives us a new window into "Star Wars," and that's exactly what Leslye Headland's murder mystery series,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Bryan Young
- Slash Film
Plot: An investigation into a shocking crime spree pits a respected Jedi Master (Lee Jung-jae) against a dangerous warrior from his past (Amandla Stenberg). As more clues emerge, they travel down a dark path where sinister forces reveal all is not what it seems….
Review: The reception for Disney-era Star Wars has been uneven, to say the least. While The Force Awakens broke box office records, The Last Jedi became the most divisive sequel of all time, and The Rise of Skywalker pooped the bed for most fans. Still, the anthology films Rogue One and Solo have dedicated fans, which is more than can be said for any of the Disney+ Star Wars series outside of The Mandalorian and Andor. Fans have been once again divided over Obi-Wan and Ahsoka, leading to a muted lead-up to the premiere of The Acolyte. Created by Russian Doll showrunner Leslye Headland, The Acolyte...
Review: The reception for Disney-era Star Wars has been uneven, to say the least. While The Force Awakens broke box office records, The Last Jedi became the most divisive sequel of all time, and The Rise of Skywalker pooped the bed for most fans. Still, the anthology films Rogue One and Solo have dedicated fans, which is more than can be said for any of the Disney+ Star Wars series outside of The Mandalorian and Andor. Fans have been once again divided over Obi-Wan and Ahsoka, leading to a muted lead-up to the premiere of The Acolyte. Created by Russian Doll showrunner Leslye Headland, The Acolyte...
- 6/4/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
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It’s time to return to the galaxy far, far away for a brand new story in Star Wars: The Acolyte.
Premiering on June 4 on Disney+, the new series follows Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) as he investigates a series of crimes. The series is set in the High Republic era, about 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Fans get to see a part of the universe that hasn’t been seen, and...
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It’s time to return to the galaxy far, far away for a brand new story in Star Wars: The Acolyte.
Premiering on June 4 on Disney+, the new series follows Jedi Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) as he investigates a series of crimes. The series is set in the High Republic era, about 100 years before the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. Fans get to see a part of the universe that hasn’t been seen, and...
- 6/4/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
For the most part, everything in The Acolyte is brand new. It’s set before any other Star Wars story on screen, with all-new characters and worlds to explore. But, there’s one exception: Vernestra Rwoh. The one character from the High Republic novels to make the leap to live action, she’s been a fan favourite on the page for years now – and she gets a major evolution in The Acolyte.
In the High Republic books Vernestra is a prodigious 16-year-old Jedi Knight who graduated from Padawan status after passing the trials at the mere age of 15. But by the time of The Acolyte, 100 years have elapsed and she’s experienced a lot in the meantime. Empire sat down with Rebecca Henderson, who brings Vernestra to life – and who, as wife of series creator Leslye Headland, had first-hand experience of seeing The Acolyte willed into being.
Empire: You must...
In the High Republic books Vernestra is a prodigious 16-year-old Jedi Knight who graduated from Padawan status after passing the trials at the mere age of 15. But by the time of The Acolyte, 100 years have elapsed and she’s experienced a lot in the meantime. Empire sat down with Rebecca Henderson, who brings Vernestra to life – and who, as wife of series creator Leslye Headland, had first-hand experience of seeing The Acolyte willed into being.
Empire: You must...
- 6/4/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - TV
The "Star Wars" and "The Matrix" franchises share an interesting history. In 1999, there was only one movie that truly mattered for geeks, and that was George Lucas' "Star Wars: Episode I -- The Phantom Menace." Everything else was an appetizer for the long-awaited return of the series that captured the imagination of a generation.
"The Matrix," which opened two months before the first "Star Wars" film in 16 years, wound up outshining "The Phantom Menace," and, though it did not outgross Lucas' film, it generated more buzz and speculation about how the Wachowskis would explore this expansive universe in future installments.
Though Keanu Reeves' Neo was the savior protagonist, the character that first grabbed our attention was Carrie-Anne Moss' Trinity. She's the star of the film's dynamic opening scene, in which she defies gravity and runs up walls while taking out a quartet of cops with astonishing ease. Welcome to "The Matrix,...
"The Matrix," which opened two months before the first "Star Wars" film in 16 years, wound up outshining "The Phantom Menace," and, though it did not outgross Lucas' film, it generated more buzz and speculation about how the Wachowskis would explore this expansive universe in future installments.
Though Keanu Reeves' Neo was the savior protagonist, the character that first grabbed our attention was Carrie-Anne Moss' Trinity. She's the star of the film's dynamic opening scene, in which she defies gravity and runs up walls while taking out a quartet of cops with astonishing ease. Welcome to "The Matrix,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Another weekend in the books, another reason to be pessimistic about the state of the box office in 2024. We are just coming off of the worst Memorial Day weekend in decades in terms of ticket sales, thanks to weak performances by both "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and "The Garfield Movie." Now? With no meaningfully big movies entering the marketplace, theaters were left to suffer -- so much so that this past weekend now ranks as literally one of the worst weekends the summer box office has experienced in a quarter century.
"The Garfield Movie" held far better than "Furiosa" in its second weekend, as the animated film topped the charts with a $14 million haul. That's good for Sony, but terrible for the industry at large. When we're in the midst of the summer moviegoing season and the number one movie on a given weekend pulls in $14 million, we're in trouble.
"The Garfield Movie" held far better than "Furiosa" in its second weekend, as the animated film topped the charts with a $14 million haul. That's good for Sony, but terrible for the industry at large. When we're in the midst of the summer moviegoing season and the number one movie on a given weekend pulls in $14 million, we're in trouble.
- 6/3/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Renowned for portraying the role of Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, Hayden Christensen has recently revealed a long-held desire for his character’s journey. The actor, who first embodied the role in the prequel trilogy and has revisited it multiple times since, has always been curious about Anakin’s narrative during the Clone Wars.
Revenge of the Sith | Credit: Lucasfilm
Fifteen years after fans witnessed Anakin Skywalker’s fateful transformation to Darth Vader in Revenge of the Sith, Christensen’s desire to explore his character’s evolution before his descent into the dark side of the Force was finally fulfilled in the animated series, The Clone Wars.
Hayden Christensen’s Long-Awaited Wish Fulfilled in The Clone Wars
In a recent appearance at the Ahsoka FYC Event, Hayden Christensen discussed his journey through Star Wars, as he expressed profound excitement about revisiting the intricate layers of his character’s past,...
Revenge of the Sith | Credit: Lucasfilm
Fifteen years after fans witnessed Anakin Skywalker’s fateful transformation to Darth Vader in Revenge of the Sith, Christensen’s desire to explore his character’s evolution before his descent into the dark side of the Force was finally fulfilled in the animated series, The Clone Wars.
Hayden Christensen’s Long-Awaited Wish Fulfilled in The Clone Wars
In a recent appearance at the Ahsoka FYC Event, Hayden Christensen discussed his journey through Star Wars, as he expressed profound excitement about revisiting the intricate layers of his character’s past,...
- 6/3/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
The new live-action series is one of the most-anticipated installments from the franchise in quite some time.
Will the Force be with the new Disney+ original series “The Acolyte”? The series will pull the Star Wars narrative away from the Skywalker saga in order to focus on a new story, one with fresh characters and settings that fans of the franchise have never seen before. The show premieres on Tuesday, June 4, and as a self-confessed Star Wars nerd, I thought the debut of “The Acolyte” was a great opportunity to run through every title from the franchise already available to stream on Disney+, in chronological order of course.
Key Details: “The Acolyte” drops at 9 p.m. Et on Tuesday, June 4. Viewers can stream titles from every era of the Star Wars saga on Disney+. The platform carries live-action, animated, and behind-the-scenes Star Wars projects. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
Get Disney+, Hulu,...
Will the Force be with the new Disney+ original series “The Acolyte”? The series will pull the Star Wars narrative away from the Skywalker saga in order to focus on a new story, one with fresh characters and settings that fans of the franchise have never seen before. The show premieres on Tuesday, June 4, and as a self-confessed Star Wars nerd, I thought the debut of “The Acolyte” was a great opportunity to run through every title from the franchise already available to stream on Disney+, in chronological order of course.
Key Details: “The Acolyte” drops at 9 p.m. Et on Tuesday, June 4. Viewers can stream titles from every era of the Star Wars saga on Disney+. The platform carries live-action, animated, and behind-the-scenes Star Wars projects. Sign Up Now $7.99+ / month disneyplus.com
Get Disney+, Hulu,...
- 6/3/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The Star Wars franchise’s topsy-turvy journey throughout the years has been well-known by fans. The original trilogy was beloved by all, but the prequel trilogy was not as well received. Much hate has been given to the incoherent plot, boring characters, and inferior special effects of the prequel films.
The Phantom Menace is getting a lot of love with its recent re-release | Lucasfilm
However, retrospective reviews have looked back fondly on the films, and fans have reiterated how innovative some of the elements in them were. With The Acolyte soon coming out, the show’s lead star’ Amandla Stenberg’s unexpected answer about her favorite Star Wars film, shows her in-depth knowledge of the franchise and her ability to appreciate
Amandla Stenberg’s Favorite Star Wars Film is The Highly Underrated Revenge of the Sith
Revenge of the Sith is a good Star Wars entry amidst the mediocre reputation...
The Phantom Menace is getting a lot of love with its recent re-release | Lucasfilm
However, retrospective reviews have looked back fondly on the films, and fans have reiterated how innovative some of the elements in them were. With The Acolyte soon coming out, the show’s lead star’ Amandla Stenberg’s unexpected answer about her favorite Star Wars film, shows her in-depth knowledge of the franchise and her ability to appreciate
Amandla Stenberg’s Favorite Star Wars Film is The Highly Underrated Revenge of the Sith
Revenge of the Sith is a good Star Wars entry amidst the mediocre reputation...
- 6/3/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
It’s common knowledge that even the most devoted Star Wars fans carry a twinge of disappointment regarding the franchise’s prequels. Ewan McGregor, who played the iconic Obi-Wan Kenobi, is no exception.
Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, Ahmed Best as Jar Jar Binks, and Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’. (Credit: Lucasfilm)
However, the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi series has successfully bridged that gap, reigniting McGregor’s connection with his on-screen persona and his love for the entire saga. This series has instilled in him a renewed belief and faith in the franchise, offering a fresh perspective and rekindling the passion that initially drew him to the galaxy far, far away.
Ewan McGregor Rediscovered his Faith in Star Wars Thanks to Obi-Wan Kenobi!
Lately, there’s been quite a makeover in how people see the Star Wars prequels. At first, the movie...
Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, Ahmed Best as Jar Jar Binks, and Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’. (Credit: Lucasfilm)
However, the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi series has successfully bridged that gap, reigniting McGregor’s connection with his on-screen persona and his love for the entire saga. This series has instilled in him a renewed belief and faith in the franchise, offering a fresh perspective and rekindling the passion that initially drew him to the galaxy far, far away.
Ewan McGregor Rediscovered his Faith in Star Wars Thanks to Obi-Wan Kenobi!
Lately, there’s been quite a makeover in how people see the Star Wars prequels. At first, the movie...
- 6/2/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
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