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EW May 15
John Boyega is not a fan of Star Wars' Rey and Kylo Ren coupling: 'Him trying to kill you is not a part of the romance'
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Decider May 14
Is Kleya Cassian Andor's Sister? 'Andor' Creator Tony Gilroy Explains The Finale Mystery
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Fiction Horizon May 14
John Boyega Criticizes Reylo: "Kylo Ren Trying to Kill You Is Not Romance"
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Image from the original article. Source: ‘Andor’ Was the Reawakening Star Wars Needed: The TV series Andor achieved greatness by challenging the franchise’s good-and-evil dichotomy.
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Key FactsAndor: A Profound Take on Star Wars
May 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theatlantic.com
- The series Andor distinguishes itself by exploring the complex origins of good and evil within the Star Wars universe.
- Season two delves deeper into the issues of political radicalization and its effects on personal relationships and ideologies.
- Characters like Syril Karn and Bix illustrate how the choices of one generation can impact the next, while intimate moments pause the action.
- The bittersweet finale emphasizes that struggles for justice are necessary to protect future generations, even if they require personal sacrifices.
"Those who ignore the injustices will never experience true joy."— Shirley Li on the characters in Andor and their view of the Empire's injustices.
Andor Finale: Diego Luna, Tony Gilroy on Revolutionizing 'Star Wars': As 'Andor' comes to a close, star Diego Luna and creator Tony Gilroy talk ...
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Andor Was a Lesson in Self-Restraint: Andor gave us a lot to love, but one of its greatest virtues was how it avoided excessive crossovers, cameos ...
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John Boyega Calls Out Racism In Star Wars: "So White That A Black Person Existing Was Something"
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'Buffy' Reboot Finds Its New Vampire Slayer in a Star Wars Alum: The Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot has officially cast Star Wars: Skeleton Crew star ...
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The End of the Universe May Arrive Surprisingly Soon: A new study suggests the universe's end could occur much sooner than previously thought. But don't worry ...
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Revenge Of The Sith Is Star Wars Creator George Lucas' True Masterpiece: Like the other Star Wars prequels, Revenge of the Sith earned a contentious reception ...
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Key FactsRevenge of the Sith: Lucas' Masterpiece Revealed
May 08 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: slashfilm.com
- George Lucas' "Revenge of the Sith" is hailed as his masterpiece despite initial negative reviews.
- The film faces criticism for its sexist portrayal of Padmé and over-the-top dialogue, which may serve as a stylistic storytelling device.
- Lucas' vision merges high melodrama with contemporary critiques, providing a distinct narrative style.
- In an era where blockbusters often play it safe, "Revenge of the Sith" could find success today with its bold style and tone.
John Boyega Hopes Daisy Ridley "Gets Her Chance To Shine" in Star Wars' Rey Skywalker Movie
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'Andor' Actor Benjamin Bratt Addresses 'Star Wars' Future as Bail Organa
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'Andor' season 2 finale, explained: The "Rogue One" prequel reaches its Death Star — and ends on more bittersweet notes than you may have realized.
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Nerdist May 09
ANDOR Makes the Case for Mon Mothma as One of STAR WARS' Greatest Heroes: Andor makes the case that Star Wars' Mon Mothma was one of the greatest heroes the ...
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Nerdist May 09
ANDOR Supercut Video Highlights Mon Mothma's Powerful Speech: This Andor supercut video focuses on Mon Mothma's powerful speech in the Imperial Senate from ...
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'Andor' is ending. It brought untold stories of trauma and humanity to 'Star Wars'
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Decider May 15
'Andor' Showrunner Tony Gilroy Reveals Why He Didn’t Kill Off Dedra Meero: "Narkina's Worse Than Death"
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A spoiler-filled breakdown of that big Andor finale with creator Tony Gilroy: As its critically acclaimed two season run comes to an end — leaving a Death Star ...
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Next 2 Star Wars Movies Are Set Decades Apart, As Disney Expands New Theatrical Eras
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Disney+ Streaming Chart Dominated By 'Star Wars' Content Following 'Andor' Season 2 Finale
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Why Andor Season 3 Isn't Happening: Tony Gilroy's Five-Season Plan Explained
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Destiny 2 Is Getting An Entire Star Wars-Themed Expansion Called Renegades Later This Year And Also Darth Vade
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Andor fans notice subtle credits scene nod to 1977 Star Wars movie: The series came to an end with its second season
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Star Wars fans point out telling detail in new AI image of Trump from the White House
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New evidence of a middle-class black hole: Unusually fast stars at the center of the well-known globular cluster Omega Centauri point to a special black hole of ...
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Why Did Pamela Anderson, 57, Decide To Go Makeup-Free? See 'The Last Showgirl Star's Best No-Makeup Photos
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Recap: This is how "Star Wars: Andor" ended: "Andor" brings all the threads together at the end, paving the way for the codename "Rogue One." At the same time ...
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Nerdist May 08
ANDOR's Moving Force Healer Scene Captures STAR WARS' Enduring Soul: Andor's moving Force healer scene is one the franchise's best because it captures ...
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How ‘Andor’ Changes the ‘Rogue One’ & ‘New Hope’ Experience: Taken as the starting point of a ‘Rebel Spies Trilogy’ viewing order, ‘Andor’ opens up a radically ...
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"How Does He Feel About The Jedi Now?": Darth Maul Actor Reveals The Impact Order 66 & The Empire Have In New Star Wars Show
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Rohit Sharma: Indian cricket star who made batting look like art : One of India's modern-day greats steps away from Test cricket, leaving a significant void.
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White House announces plans to shut down the Energy Star program | It has helped Americans save more than $500 billion since 1992.
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Why The Prequel Trilogy Has Become Star Wars' Best Era & How Other Eras Can Do The Same
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ComicBook.com May 12
Scream Star Matthew Lillard Teases His Marvel Role in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Exclusive)
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Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Review - IGN: In this high-water mark for the high-water mark of modern Star Wars, it’s too late for anything else to be done.
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Donald Trump: White House portrays him as an evil Jedi from "Star Wars": The unofficial "Star Wars" day is celebrated every year on May 4th. Now the White House ...
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Star Wars Reveals Cad Bane's Origin Story After 16 Years: Tales of the Underworld has given Star Wars' mysterious gunslinger Cad Bane a fitting and ...
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Watch 9News Latest Stories - Season 2025 - Star Wars Day: Enthusiasts celebrate world-renowned franchise | 9Now
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patreon.com May 15
Star re-signs multi-year deal | Fightful Select: Hol dir weitere Inhalte aus Fightful Select auf Patreon.
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CBR May 16
Disney Star Wars Perfected an Original Trilogy Character Who Was My 'Boba Fett'
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Everything That’s Wrong In Trump’s Lightsaber Pic: The White House celebrated May 4 by tweeting out a bizarre image of Trump as a Star Wars character ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsMichael J. Fox Joins 'Shrinking' Season 3 Cast
May 15 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: variety.com
- Michael J. Fox has joined the cast of 'Shrinking' Season 3 as a guest star.
- This role marks his return to acting after a hiatus due to speech issues related to Parkinson’s disease.
- Fox reunites with co-creator Bill Lawrence, having previously worked together on 'Spin City'.
- New cast members include Jeff Daniels, Sherry Cola, and Isabella Gomez, with the show produced by Warner Bros. Television.
Fiction Horizon May 13
'Kung Fury 2' Leak: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Fassbender, and David Hasselhoff Star in Wild Promo Footage
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CBS News May 16
Image from the original article. Source: After Bruce Springsteen calls Trump "treasonous," the president responds by criticizing the rock star's skin
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Key FactsBruce Springsteen Critiques Trump as Unfit and Incompetent
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Bruce Springsteen delivered sharp criticism of US President Donald Trump during a concert in Manchester, labeling him 'unfit' for office.
- He urged the audience to stand against authoritarianism, emphasizing that the unity of people is the last defense of democracy.
- Springsteen condemned the current policies of the US administration, particularly regarding social justice and workers' rights.
- His comments align with other prominent critics, such as Robert De Niro, who also stressed the importance of fighting for democracy.
The America that I’ve sung to you about for 50 years is real and, regardless of its faults, is a great country with a great people, so will survive this moment.— Bruce Springsteen spoke during a concert in Manchester about the current political situation in the US.
Andor's Bix Scene Is One Of The Darkest & Most Important I've Ever Seen In Star Wars
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The First Star Wars Book to Explore the Post-Rise of Skywalker Universe Is Up for Preorder - IGN
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CBR May 16
‘I Really Wanted the Show to Die’: Andor Creator Credits Kathleen Kennedy for Saving the Series
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How Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Is Connected To Force Unleashed Addressed By Star Sam Witwer
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How Italian Cafes, French Housing, and Sushi Inspired the Look of ‘Andor’: Andor production designer Luke Hull and set decorator Rebecca Alleway share the ...
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Andor Series Finale Review - IGN: Andor wraps up an amazing 2 seasons by feeding directly into Rogue One like we always knew it would ...
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Key FactsMark Hamill Supports Sebastian Stan as New Luke Skywalker
May 04 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: screenrant.com
- Mark Hamill expressed that Sebastian Stan would be a great choice to recast Luke Skywalker in Star Wars.
- The discussion around recasting legacy characters has intensified, especially after the recasting of Bail Organa in Andor.
- Although Hamill supports the recast, Stan is hesitant to take over the role while Hamill is still active.
- Lucasfilm's reluctance to recast has caused frustration, while Stan is likely unavailable due to his commitments with Avengers: Doomsday.
Mark Hamill has said, 'He's a fantastic actor, let him do it.'— John Nania reveals that Mark Hamill supports Sebastian Stan as the new Luke Skywalker.
GTA 6 and Star Wars Will Be the Ultimate Barbenheimer of Games vs. Movies, But the Winner Is Already Clear - IGN
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Nerdist May 08
ANDOR's Genevieve O'Reilly on Mon Mothma's Big Senate Speech & Being Part of Something Special
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Young boys wearing Minecraft and Star Wars pyjamas in armed standoff with police: This is the moment two young boys wearing Minecraft and Star Wars pyjamas are ...
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Celebrating With 150 Guests and Jabba the Hutt: Hayley Finetti and Emilio Lopez, who met in elementary school, opted for a “Star Wars”-themed wedding on May 4.
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Nerdist May 07
Is Princess Leia Seen or Mentioned in ANDOR Season 2?: Princess Leia is already a rebel during the events of Andor's last season. So do we see or hear this ...
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Nerdist May 08
The 10 Best STARS WARS REBELS Episodes: With Star Wars: Ahsoka very much a spiritual sequel to Star Wars Rebels, we reveal the ten best episodes of the animated ...
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'Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' Gets December 2027 Release Date
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Star Wars Retcons The Origin Of Rogue One's K-2SO In The Best Possible Way: Star Wars has retconned Cassian Andor and K-2SO's first meeting in the best ...
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Bix's [SPOILER] At The End Of Andor Season 2 Explained By Showrunner Tony Gilroy
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Jon Stewart has a blunt reaction to Trump's AI generated Star Wars meme: Did you spot the mistake?
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Kerri Pegg was a rising star of the prison service but is now starting a nine year sentence.
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Tales Of The Underworld Reveals Every Bad Habit Of Filoni-Era Star Wars: Unlike prior seasons of the Star Wars animated Tales anthology, Tales of the Underworld ...
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Key FactsTrump Comments on Taylor Swift's Popularity During Flight
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Trump suggested that his negative remark about Taylor Swift has hurt her popularity.
- He made the comment on Truth Social while returning from an overseas trip.
- Tensions between Trump and Swift have existed for years, particularly following their political statements.
- Swift did not respond to Trump's recent post, as she has been less visible in public lately.
"I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT."— Donald Trump expressed this on Truth Social after Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris.
Natalie Portman Pitches “Exciting” Return to Star Wars 20 Years After Padmé’s Death
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'Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld' Connects to 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and 'Jedi Survivor'
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Andor Season 2 Is Breaking Star Wars Canon, But That's OK - IGN: Andor Season 2 completely breaks existing Star Wars canon in its latest batch of episodes ...
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'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Adds ‘Star Wars’ Voice Actor as HERBIE
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The White House official social media account is a total cringe fest—and it’s gaining a following
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Woman wins £30,000 compensation for being compared to Darth Vader: Croydon employment tribunal rules NHS worker Lorna Rooke suffered workplace ‘detriment’
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Star Wars Finally Explains Asajj Ventress' Resurrection (& No, It's Not A Retcon)
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Ncuti Gatwa withdraws as Eurovision 2025 spokesperson for final: The 32-year-old Doctor Who star has pulled out of the role "due to unforeseen circumstances".
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What We Know So Far About the Star Wars: Starfighter Movie: Starfighter is set after Episode 9, The Rise of Skywalker, and stars Ryan Gosling as a character new ...
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Ryan Phillippe Reflects on Losing Anakin Skywalker Role in the 'Star Wars' Prequels
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Inside the ‘Andor’ Finale’s Big Reveal
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Why is Star Wars Day celebrated on May the 4th?: May the 4th be with you. “Star Wars” fans around the world are celebrating the space epic and its surrounding ...
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Andor Season 2's Shocking Death Is The Best Criticism Of The Sith I've Ever Seen (& They Don't Even Appear)
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Star Wars Day is Sunday: Celebrate May the 4th with these deals: It's Star Wars Day! Whether you're celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Revenge of the Sith" or ...
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Key FactsCassie Accuses Diddy of Serious Misconduct
May 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, accused Sean Combs of raping her in 2018 after their decade-long relationship ended.
- Combs agreed to a $20 million settlement within 24 hours to resolve Cassie's lawsuit.
- During her emotional testimony, Ventura described being physically abused by Combs during drug-fueled parties and being threatened with damage to her career.
- The trial could last up to two months, with Combs pleading not guilty to five counts including sex trafficking and racketeering.
"Nobody should do that to anyone."— Ventura said this during her testimony in the trial against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, where she described the abuse she suffered.
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