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 […]
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. […]
Benny Johnson Asks Superheroes Who They’re Voting For
Perception and reality are often at loggerheads, and that’s true of the geek community as much as anywhere else. It’s generally assumed that fans of sci-fi, video games, and comic books are largely left-leaning, not only because entertainment now speaks almost exclusively to that contingent (and despite the financial woes this has resulted in) but […]
Disney and Epic Games Create Fortnite-Related Video Game Universe
Disney is turning to maybe the one entertainment platform where their name hasn’t yet become a joke: video games. In a statement released today following the company’s quarter 1 2024 earnings call, Disney revealed that they would be buying a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games and will be creating games and “experiences” with the […]
Hayden Christensen Feels “Indebted” to Dave Filoni
Hayden Christensen was recently interviewed by Esquire. Naturally, his Star Wars career is covered extensively, from being cast in the prequels to his recent return in Obi-Wan Kenobi. However, what caught my eye was what Christensen had to say about The Clone Wars and its handling of Anakin Skywalker. Check out an excerpt here: “I love […]
Fortnite Skywalker Week and Polo
Original Trilogy fans rejoice: Fortnite Skywalker week is here! We are getting Luke, Leia, and Han Solo skins in the Shop! So, here’s what I know based on the trailer. Both versions of Luke’s lightsaber – the blue from A New Hope and the green from Return of the Jedi – will be available as […]