Acolyte Actor Says Anakin Blew Up the Death Star… Twice
I’m not going to get into some facetious preamble that pretends anyone had faith in The Acolyte, the new Star Wars series coming to Disney+ next week. But sometimes, something is stupid enough to shock you even when it doesn’t quite surprise you. Some of the show’s stars are making the press rounds right now, and […]
Disney Losing Faith in Rey??
When one thinks of the Disney theme parks, discounted and/or cheap merchandise doesn’t usually enter one’s mind. When you’re headed to one of their theme parks, you know you’re going to be forking over some serious cash for food, hotels, drinks, and especially souvenirs. So imagine our surprise when we visited Hollywood Studios today and […]
Jake Lloyd’s Mom Clears the Air
Jake Lloyd’s mother, Lisa, recently spoke with Scripps News about her son’s mental health. She discusses how Lloyd, who played Anakin Skywalker in The Phantom Menace, is doing now, the tragic loss of his sister, Madison, and how he feels about Star Wars these days. “He just couldn’t handle it,” Lisa said of Jake’s sister’s passing. […]
The Phantom Menace Returns to Theaters
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, the first of the Star Wars prequel trilogy, will be back in theaters on the weekend of May the 4th to celebrate the film’s 25th anniversary. The release is listed as being “for a limited time,” so if you want to see this movie on the big […]
REVIEW: Ahsoka – Season 1, Episode 4, “Fallen Jedi”
We’re officially at the halfway mark of the season, and “Fallen Jedi” is a turning point in more ways than one. This is the episode many have been waiting for, but was it worth all the preamble? Let’s find out. ***SPOILERS*** Huyang is still repairing the ship when “Fallen Jedi” begins, and the trio is […]
Ahsoka Clip: “Force”
Today Disney and Lucasfilm released another short clip advertising Ahsoka. This time, the emphasis is on Anakin and his teachings from Ahsoka’s youth. Check out “Force” here: Finally, we’re acknowledging Ahsoka’s past with the Jedi, specifically that she left the Order. These clips are also getting me interested in Balon as a character. What is […]